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This is certainly better than the time Apple forced a U2 album on everyone's iPhones. The latest series from Twenty Thousand Hertz, a podcast that shares the stories behind some of the world's most iconic sounds, focuses on the sounds featured in Apple's products like the iPhone and Apple Watch. And in one particularly illuminating episode, the podcast revealed that two ringtones released in 2019 were secretly created by Flying Lotus. Released in 2019 as a part of iOS 13, Flying Lotus' ringtones

Twin Peaks has always been a place where reality blurs with the surreal, and with his latest track, "Garmonbozia," Flying Lotus masterfully captures the series' same spellbinding essence. The new single conjures up the eerie atmosphere of the series' source material, leaving listeners in a hypnotic trance as they traverse its dark corridors. With "Garmonbozia," he ventures deep into the cinematic universe of the franchise, crafting a soundscape that feels as characteristically enigmatic as one w

Flynninho is the modern day rockstar of electronic music. Based out of Chicago, he entered the music scene in 2017 after finishing up a pro soccer career. Initially DJing the club circuit and accepting residencies at Chicago’s most prestigious clubs, he became a household name within the Chicago music community. With his love of rock and house stemming from his parents, his tastes of pop-punk and hip hop from teenage years, and the EDM sounds of Europe, Flynninho’s releases and performances blen

FLYNNINHO is the modern day rockstar of electronic music. Initially DJing the club circuit and taking residencies at Chicago’s biggest clubs, he became a household name within the Chicago music community, giving FLYNNINHO the platform to elevate from a club DJ to a rockstar. While primarily releasing under the house umbrella, the FLYNNINHO sound is heard in all of his tracks, hitting his stride when he started combining rock and house music. With his love of rock and house music coming from his

Today FNGRS CRSSD has revealed the phase one lineup for PROPER NYE/NYD’s highly anticipated return to San Diego’s iconic Petco Park on December 31 and January 1. Ringing in the new year, the multi-stage event will feature performances from electronic music’s brightest stars to set the tone for 2025. The lineup is spearheaded by performances from dance music visionary Eric Prydz, who will also perform under his techno alias Cirez D, Belgian techno powerhouse Charlotte de Witte, GRAMMY-no

To no one’s surprise, 2023 is going by in a blink of an eye, and there is nothing we can do but sit back and try and enjoy it while we can. This is why, with only four months to go until the end of the year, FNGRS CRRSD has announced the lineup for PROPER NYE/NYD event to try and give us all something special to look forward to. This announcement comes on the heels of a successful debut sell-out last year, and a sold-out fall edition of CRSSD festival this September. Returning to PetCo Park

This week, FNGRS CRSSD has revealed the phase one lineup for PROPER NYE/NYD’s highly anticipated return to San Diego’s iconic Petco Park on December 31 and January 1. Ringing in the new year, the multi-stage event will feature performances from electronic music’s brightest stars to set the tone for 2025. Southern California’s premier New Year’s Eve destination, PROPER draws top-tier talent from across the globe to the expansive grounds of Petco Park, perfectly situated in the heart of San Di

Gabu Records welcomes Berlin-based Austrian duo Foehn & Jerome with their latest EP, ‘Off-Road Dreams’. A deep dive into deep house, the four-track release captures their signature blend of groove, nostalgia, and modern club energy, cementing their place in the underground electronic scene. Opening with ‘Emser,’ it sets an uplifting tone, layering hypnotic 80s funk-inspired grooves with shimmering piano, melodic drums, and ethereal vocals that float effortlessly above the arrangement. The t

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Only 1 more week to go before Tomorrowland makes its grand return, bringing three weekends of magic to Boom, Belgium for the first time! Pulling out all the stops to give people at home the chance to enjoy the iconic festival, One World TV & One World Radio will be streaming the magic of the 16th edition of Tomorrowland worldwide live for 21 days, from Friday July 15 till Thursday August 4, via tomorrowland.com and the Tomorrowland App. During the festival weekends, One World TV will featur

The iconic DJ Awards are making a much anticipated and supersized return after a four year hiatus. Designed to recognise and document outstanding talent, innovation, and contributions within the electronic music community, the 2024 edition takes place on October 2nd. A Summer of glittering events will build up to that main event, which began with the unveiling of the rebrand at a launch event on Monday 15th July at Ibiza’s Beachouse. The DJ Awards were founded in 1998 and since then have bee

Legendary artist David Guetta will kick off his exclusive 2025 residency at Fontainebleau Miami Beach. The dates to mark are Friday, March 21, and Fontainebleau Las Vegas on Saturday, March 22, inside LIV. The debut of David Guetta’s Bleau Era establishes the resort as the only place to see the multi-GRAMMY® Award-winning DJ and producer in North America. DJ and producer David Guetta is a musical trailblazer, an international icon and among the most cherished electronic artists of our generati

Paharas Musica, the renowned independent UK dance music imprint celebrated for being Balearic by day and Upfront by night, announces its latest summer release ‘Falling’. Led by acclaimed UK DJ and producer Ridney, the label continues to deliver high-quality, authentic genre-defining tracks. In true Balearic spirit, “Falling” is emotive, deep, and melodic House music, featuring a sublime, dreamy vocal and beautiful piano melody. Bringing energy and atmosphere this release will effortlessly fit i

If you're an avid frolfer and head-banger, Minnesota's Bass Ribbon Pines festival might be the setup for your perfect summer weekend. Scheduled for July 18-21, the three-day camping, music, arts and recreation festival is set to be held at East Bethel's Blue Ribbon Pines Disc Golf Course, just 30 minutes north of Minneapolis. The event, now coming back for its fourth year, is the "Original EDM Disc Golf Festival," according to its organizers. Headlining the first day is popular bass music duo Sm

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Insomniac Events’ Forbidden Kingdom is set to return to Orlando Amphitheater at the Central Florida Fairgrounds on May 30-31, 2024 with upgrades to the stages, venue, and more. The most recent iteration of the two-day festival left attendees calling or Insomniac to move the dates for 2025 to when it’s cooler, or enhance the venue to provide more cooling features. Insomniac has delivered, by not only moving the festival back a week, but by also announcing upgrades to the venue to provide for a mo

Forever 89 has released Visco, a sample-modeling drum machine plugin for macOS and Windows in VST3 and AU plugin formats. Here's what they say: Equal parts designated... Read More

Insomniac just revealed the lineup for the return of its newest festival series, Forever Midnight, set to return to Los Angeles this New Year’s Eve. Taking place Tuesday, December 31st, 2024 at the LA Convention Center, the event will provide the perfect soundtrack to ring in the new year. Curated by three massive stages this year, including The Factory 93, Club Space Miami, and its newest edition, Take it Outside, Forever Midnight 2024 will welcome artists Chris Lake, Diplo, Duke Dumont, T

FORM Arcosanti, one of the most unique music festival experiences on the planet, is back for the first time since 2019. Taking place at the intimate Arizona desert eco-city of Arcosanti, the fest does almost everything their own way. There's no VIP sections and zero overlapping set times during the three-day event, so every attendee can take in the sounds of each and every performer without having to make tough scheduling decisions. The organizers behind FORM Arcosanti have now revealed their 20

Colombia’s former president Iván Duque has made a surprising move into music. Performing under the alias DJ DUQ, Duque was spotted mixing tracks at a youth entrepreneurship event in Cartagena. Sporting a custom black “DJ DUQ” tee, he played hits like ‘La Quemona’ by Mishelle Master Boys and ‘Me Rehúso’ by Danny Ocean to a crowd of young professionals. The event, organized by Fundación Innovación para el Desarrollo, was meant to inspire future business leaders. Instead, it turned into a viral

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The Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix proved once again that Vegas doesn’t just host events—it reinvents them. Now in its second year, Formula 1 has transformed the Las Vegas Strip into the epicenter of a thrilling November street race, where the roar of engines harmonizes with the thrum of electronic dance music. More than 300,000 fans flooded the city in 2024, reveling in a weekend that not only blurred the line between sport and spectacle, but also underscored how Formula 1 and electronic music

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