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Acclaimed house and techno tastemaker and Music On founder Marco Carola plays for a fifth consecutive season at Pacha Ibiza every Friday from 16 May to 9 October 2025 and now the list of stars joining him has been revealed.    Carola is renowned for his electric sounds, and for his marathon sets. He has a dedicated following of in-the-know music lovers who make each event truly special. As well as his staple house and techno sound, he often veers into tech, minimal and deep grooves under the f

Sometimes, one little reel or short-format video is all it takes to give you a head start into stardom. However, it takes dedication, planning, and follow-through, to continuously ride the wave and use your platform the most effective way. This is just one of the many intricate things we learnt about the up-and-coming DJ and producer OKAYVAL. The Florida-based artist has taken House music by storm with her newest track ‘Techno Sh’. Her sound portrays infectious, dark grooves and heavy basslines.

Jamie Jones has revealed the lineup for ‘Jamie Jones Presents Paradise in the City’, the first-ever, full-scale, UK outdoor festival from his world-renowned Paradise brand. Taking place across 4 stages at Boston Manor Park in London from 12pm to 10pm on 2nd August 2025, Jamie Jones has curated a stellar lineup featuring the cream of house and techno. With more names still to be announced, heavy hitters revealed today include Vintage Culture, Seth Troxler, Hot Since 82, wAFF, Manda Moor, East E

What if the key to electronic music production lies in a single, forgotten word: fun? Flux Pavilion and Doctor P are bringing mischief back to the music, and they're not playing by the numbers. After two decades of collaboration, the British dubstep pioneers are finally releasing an album, which serves as both a time capsule of their teenage jams and a middle finger to the data-driven dourness creeping into today's scene. Wobble meets whimsy in the duo's self-titled album, due out March 27th to

Music festival tickets seem to go on sale earlier and earlier these days. It has become commonplace for festivals to begin selling tickets for next year the day after the festival ends, but Ultra Music Festival just took things up a notch. While Ultra Music Festival 2025 doesn’t even begin until Friday, the festival has launched a limited loyalty sale for 2026 already. An email went out today to Ultra Passport members who have achieved Gold or higher status offering Tier 1 tickets for U

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Pammi Pasqual teams up with Ress Dean for a brand-new single; dropping ‘In The Night’ via his Playdance Records, the Producer and DJ brings a fresh dynamic to his ever-growing discography, offering upbeat sounds and high energy with this party-starter anthem.  Inspired by the feel-good music of the 90s, Pammi Pasqual and Ress Dean have come together to converge their musical influences, talents, and creativity, putting forward a track that balances the complexity of modern electronic production

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NIBIRII Festival, promoted by the iconic Bootshaus Cologne, is Germany’s most essential weekender for GOA, Techno, and D&B fans, returning on August 22–24, 2025. With 60,000 people and over 100 acts, it will take place on over four stages across three days at the stunning Dürener Badesee in Düren. Nibirii 2025 Lineup  NIBIRII is for electronic music lovers who want to experience a unique open-air festival at the swimming lake in Western Germany, next to cities like Aachen and Cologne (K

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Rising electronic DJ-producer HAUMS drops an astronomical new single, “Lost on Mars,” via his imprint, Quantum Feels. This track serves as the second single from his highly anticipated upcoming album, following the recent release of “Awake Me.” New single “Lost on Mars” is a masterful blend of progressive and melodic elements, unfolding over deep, hypnotic beats. As the track builds, uplifting chords rise through the mix, intertwining with inviting claps and storytelling leads, creating a sense

Konstantin Kobra ‘Love Story’ is primed to drop on the breaking UK imprint, Famous When Dead Records. Marking the label’s third release to date, the single invites listeners into a world of passion and depth, creating a sonic experience that instantly resonates with the dancefloor.    “Love Story” crafts a pure, mesmerising journey, combined with deep and minimalistic production that seamlessly blends melodic House flavour and progressive elements that elevate the song. Led by the enchantment

That’s right, Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival has chosen Loop Earplugs as its first official earplug partner for 2025. The limited-edition Loop x Coachella Experience 2 earbuds are the result of the partnership. They are meant to improve the live music experience by providing superior sound quality and style. Sharing how music and fashion come together, Loop and Coachella want festivalgoers to “go front row” for the best experience. This year, singers like Lady Gaga, Green Day, Post Ma

The winners of the 2025 Electronic Dance Music Awards have been revealed. Driven by its fan-based voting system, the MTV-style EDMA ceremony annually takes place at the height of Miami Music Week and dishes out unique trophies that resemble DJ decks, including a functional jog-wheel. Organizers have announced the 2025 winners ahead of this year's event, scheduled for Friday, March 28th at the famed Eden Roc Miami Beach. The winners include superstar DJs like Martin Garrix, Dom Dolla, Amelie Lens

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Mysteryland is the longest running music festival in the world, with 2025 marking 32 years since it began in 1993. The pioneering festival, which takes place annually in the Netherlands, attracts more than 100 000 people from over 100 countries each year. This year’s installment will take place in Haarlemmermeer, near Amsterdam from 22 – 24 August. With a wealth of experience in hosting festival’s, Mysteryland are well-versed in catering for a variety of music tastes and soundscapes, from tranc

Emerging producer Smitech Wesson is an enthralling force in the world of electronic music, known for his boundless fusion of underground techno and industrial sounds. His latest offering Whisper, is a magnificent three track EP spanning EDM, techno as well as pop, and features sensational vocals from Teresa Meads.  Released on 21 March via Styx Records, the EP immaculately showcases his artistic prowess through three remarkably crafted tracks. The opening track, ‘Whisper’ features the serene vo

When its Sunday night and you coming off a long weekend of music its the ringing from Luca Musto‘s ‘Calling Columbus’ you would want to hear start growing in volume to sooth your mind. The Italian’s Moodfamily release brings us his take on soul, jazz and blues from the dungeons of Berlin. Opening with a lush ‘Missing Ya’, Luca closes the EP with ‘OG Flex’ that showcases Luca’s ability to create a seemingly formless jazz beat and pull it in tight to keep the dance floor invested. The dark atmos

Messages sent in secret on social media by two of the biggest names in dance music have sparked a lot of rumors about possible cooperation between these two titans. The electronic music community is excited because Insomniac Events and Tomorrowland look like they will break down barriers between continents and change the event scene forever. When Insomniac Events, North America’s biggest festival company and owner of EDC Las Vegas, Hard Summer, and Beyond Wonderland, shared a stunning picture o

After more than ten years, speculation is running wild about a potential new U.S. festival from the creators of Tomorrowland. The Belgian festival recently shared an image of Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) on its social media, while EDC and its parent company, Insomniac Events, posted a picture of Tomorrowland in return. While many fans immediately assumed that this meant the return of TomorrowWorld, sources close to the matter have hinted that this is not the case. Instead, something entirel

In the past hour, Insomniac and Tomorrowland have sent waves through the electronic dance music community with their cryptic Instagram posts. The 2 festival giants shared each other’s mainstage photos, swapping taglines in their captions that sparked major rumors and intrigue among fans worldwide. While the posts don’t explicitly reveal any concrete plans, the unusual collaboration has left fans guessing: Is a merger in the works? Could this be the beginning of a major partnership, or is someth

Two Techno Stars collide in this captivating and trancing release. Astonishing Danish DJ Kölsch and visionary Brazilian DJ ANNA come together in the mystical journey that is ‘Evocation’. The Melodic Techno track showcases each of their styles and strengths, as well as highlighting their sound chemistry. Moreover, the track is available on Kölsch’s label IPSO. ‘Evocation’ The track has a slow yet satisfactory burn from the beginning, with minimal and melodic elements. The main cords

James Hype, the UK’s most pioneering and skilled international DJ, has released his new single, ‘Don’t Wake Me Up,‘ out today (March 21) via Republic Records. A soaring, euphoric anthem, ‘Don’t Wake Me Up’ boasts massive synths and a delicate, dreamlike vocal that will surely elevate ravers into another dimension. On the single, James said : The new single follows some major moments for Hype, including the return of his hugely popular and eagerly anticipated live streams, first launched

A Groove Meant to Move the World Initially a personal edit in Moudaber’s DJ sets, ‘A Feeling’ was born from her deep admiration for Jasper Street Co’s 90s classic of the same name. Over time, the track evolved into something greater—a modernized, club-ready rework that maintains the soulful depth and timeless energy of the original. With the official blessing from Jasper Street Co, Moudaber brings the track back into the spotlight, reimagined with her signature deep, driving grooves. A M

GRAMMY Award-winning producer and multi-platinum dance music icon AFROJACK has returned to his roots, delivering a dose of pure nostalgia with his brand-new single, ‘Never Forget You.‘ This 2025 rendition of his signature sound offers a fresh twist on the classic progressive house that defined the early 2010s dance music scene. ‘Never Forget You’ masterfully recreates the magic of early 2010s progressive house. The track builds gradually with intense beats and soulful piano melodies, c