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Kordhell leads the charge in the phonk revolution, and it’s an unexpected development by his admission. If it’s true that great leaders are born, not made, then it’s only right that Kordhell represents the genre on a global scale. Kordhell sits at the war table with select artists enlisted for the official companion EP of Netflix’s Rebel Moon — Part Two: The Scargiver, a sequel to director Zack Snyder’s 2023 epic space opera. Kordhell joins Black Coffee, TOKiMONSTA and more on a new EP, which fe

The realm of Electronic Music encompasses a wide range of genres, pulling in sounds from across music to provide a home to Artists drawn to innovation and experimentation. The skilled Producer, Lorna James, is one of these talents whose passion for Electronic Music grew from a love for music as a whole; as she moved past her previous classical piano productions to incorporate the ambient beats and textures inherent within House Music, Lorna James landed on the Electronic Music scene with a deter

For years, music lovers have traveled to destinations that bring together breathtaking coastal views with vibrant music scenes. Take the annual SXM Festival, for instance. Held on the Caribbean island of St. Martin, this beachside festival offers more than just music. It’s an immersive experience with beach parties, sophisticated villa gatherings, and relaxing poolside events that showcase the island’s natural beauty. The 2024 lineup promises to be a treat for electronic music enthusiasts, fea

If music is a lens into an artist's mind, Zingara's debut album is a portal to her conscious, subconscious and what exists in between. The Code of Dreamz sonically translates a life of peculiar occurrences. "There was a huge tsunami and earthquake that hit Japan…" Zingara tells EDM.com. "It’s one of the biggest in history. The night before it happened—I was a kid and didn’t know how to spell 'tsunami'—I had a dream with the ocean and saw it. I basically lived through it from a woman’s perspectiv

It may sound far-fetched for rugged rugby players to swap scrums for turntables, but former England player-turned-DJ, James Haskell, says that's exactly what happened when he began learning the craft of DJing 11 years ago. Haskell, along with other rugby players in New Zealand, would alchemize their post-match adrenaline into energetic DJ sets, picking up new skills and that ultimately gave him the confidence to land gigs. Haskell's career as an international rugby player is now over, but his ca

Electronic dance music (EDM) is a subgenre of the constantly developing music business that has gained popularity year after year (EDM). Unique electronic dance music performers with innovative sounds and production methods have emerged in recent years. The San Francisco Bay Area’s own Eugene Luu is one of the most promising new EDM performers. During the height of the electronic dance music (EDM) era in 2012, Eugene Luu said in a recent interview, “I was inspired to become a music producer.” D

Over the past couple of months, there has been a vast amount of debate going around the social sphere of banning phones at shows and placing other restrictions. It’s been briefly talked about by artists like John Summit, who recently expressed support for the idea on social media, highlighting the importance of fans being fully immersed in the live experience. James Hype has also weighed in on the debate, implementing a no-phone policy for his residency at Hï Ibiza.  Now adding to this growi

JJ Rupp, a native of the rural community of Coatesville, Pennsylvania, has been playing the guitar and writing songs for as long as he can remember. He got his first guitar when he was six years old and immediately began playing and writing music. He polished his skills over the course of several years by performing at innumerable gigs and recording in studios all throughout the region. JJ Rupp’s breakthrough came in 2018, with the publication of his first EP, Wild Things. The album was self-rel

In a fascinating twist, three-time World Speedway Champion Tai Woffinden, known for his dominance on the speedway track has now embarked on a thrilling new adventure in the world of electronic music. Inspired by top-tier artists like FISHER and motivated by his natural drive as a professional athlete, Tai is releasing tracks on Armada Music and collaborating with legends like Gabry Ponte. We caught up with him to explore his fresh perspective on music, balancing life as a DJ, racer, and father,

Rich Fayden is one of those pioneers in the music industry. One could call him a musical hipster because he did many things well before they were cool. For his music on its own, his origins in NYC appear strongly throughout his discography as he makes that specific area’s sound with the utmost affection. All that grime and concrete jungle rising from Manhattan’s foundations can be heard within his output. His latest drop, “Don’t Be Cruel,” shows his uncanny ability to take what he grew up with

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We’ve compiled a full guide to Dubai’s most outrageous season closing rave of the year as elrow Dubai 2025 transforms Jubilee Park at Expo City into a Roman-inspired party arena this May 17. Returning for its third and biggest edition yet, the world’s wildest immersive party brand is set to welcome thousands of ravers for one night of non-stop music, confetti, and theatrical madness. Featuring the Rowlympic Games theme, tonight’s show blends sporting chaos, costumed performers, and massive elect

We Belong Here is thrilled to announce the full lineup for its inaugural boutique music festival in New York City, taking place in Central Park from October 4-6. With an expanded lineup boasting 23 performances over three days, the festival is one you don’t want to miss this Fall. Tickets for the festival are still available here. Headlining the event are the highly anticipated sets from Monolink, Kaskade, and Fisher. These renowned artists will be joined by a diverse array of talent, inclu

We Belong Here has been uniting house music lovers on Miami's beautiful Virginia Key Beach for the past three years, organizing sun-kissed, breezy events for the city's thriving electronic community. Now, the beloved event brand is hosting their first-ever festival experience in New York City. Taking place within Central Park's Wollman Rink, the event is set for October 4-6. With its lush greenery and panoramic city skyline views, the famed ice skating rink has roots dating back to the 1950s and

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Tomorrowland has long been known across the dance music community as a festival that unites people and gives back to its patrons. Over the years, the festival has included different competitions as a means to show its fans that they care. From DJ competitions which give upcoming and aspiring talent the chance to play for a renowned festival to golden tickets hidden in the Spirit of Life book for 2024’s edition, the fun and opportunities are endless. This year however, Tomorrowland has decide

Tomorrowland is set to unveil a whole new world amidst the stunning scenery of De Schorre in Boom, Belgium, in the summer of 2025. The festival now releases the line-up for its 19th edition, which will revolve around the entirely new festival theme ‘Orbyz’, turning the grounds of De Schorre into a magical universe made of ice and full of mythical creatures, taking people along the adventures of a hidden community that rises to the surface after many years. Set to welcome more than 600 of the pla

Thus concludes Ultra Music Festival… another year, another weekend full of incredible sets, even if you’re sitting from the comfort of your own home. While tens of thousands descended upon South Beach in Miami for a weekend of fun and sun, and afterparties, too, millions sat at home watching the UMF Live Stream all weekend. Dozens of artists graced our digital devices, including many headliners like Martin Garrix, HARDWELL, David Guetta, and Marshmello. Ultra has been great this year about hand

You know when something's just not working properly, and no matter how many times you try to unplug it and plug it back in, or turn it off and back on again, nothing seems to do the trick? Ultimately, the solution is a full-system reset, wiping the slate clean. But did you know the same can be done with humans, too? From May 22-27, tens of thousands gathered at the esteemed Lightning in a Bottle festival to reignite that spark within—to harness their own lightning in a bottle, if you will. 

We’re bringing you the most delicious four-tracker in Organic House at the moment. It is quite accurate of you to believe we’re over the moon with this one. Beloved producer Fulltone has returned to Lee Burridge’s cloud-shaped All Day I Dream imprint, this time with a four-track-long offering, the Alba EP. This record promises a voyage into the heart of those genres whose only way of language is love: Organic and Melodic House. Although recalling influences from a handful of artists as s

Fully Focus and Sofiya Nzau are trailblazing a new musical sound with their new collaboration, ‘Mwanake‘. Following the viral sensation of ‘Mwaki‘, the duo presents the lead single from Fully Focus‘ groundbreaking EP, ‘Kikuyu House‘. This EP, a labor of love for Fully Focus, sees him seamlessly blending elements of traditional Kikuyu music with the infectious beats of house music, creating a fresh sound that is primed to make waves globally. ‘Mwanake’, the EP’s lead track, serves as a testame

When it comes to innovating and being the guiding force behind a brand new sound, look no further than Fully Focus and Sofiya Nzau. After going viral on the hit ‘Mwaki’, Fully Focus teams up with Sofiya Nzau to present us with ‘Mwanake’, the lead single from his brand new EP ‘Kikuyu House’. This brand new EP is the brain child of Fully Focus as he reimagines elements of Kikuyu music and blends them together with house music sounds to create a brand new sound that is set to take over the world in

Function Loops has announced the release of Psytrance Bass, a free virtual instrument plugin featuring 40 professionally designed bass multi-sampled presets. Psytrance Bass is perfect for adding rhythmicity, depth, and richness to your tracks. This plugin is a must-have for any Psy & Progressive producer looking to up their bass game. Psytrance Bass comes with an array of parameters and effects such as ADSR envelope, LFO modulation, distortion & cabinet, cutoff filter and voice mode