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Global house music powerhouses Jamie Jones and Green Velvet have joined forces for a new single, "Butterflies," out today via Helix Records. The collaboration is a long time coming. Jones revealed on social media that he had been waiting for the perfect beat to work on with Velvet, and the moment he laid down the bassline, he knew it was the one. Already a favorite in the festival and club circuits, "Butterflies" is a high-energy, groove-filled house track. It features a bumping bassline, crisp

In a sea of standard artist merchandise, Jauz has chosen to swim against the current with a functional festival innovation. The DJ and producer has partnered with premium festival gear brand RaveRunner to develop and drop an innovative anti-theft hydration pack, designed specifically for the high-energy environments of electronic dance music festivals. The limited-edition collaboration features a dual-chamber design built to withstand the rigors of rail-riding and mosh pit mayhem, environments w

Hard dance isn’t just knocking at the door of mainstream appeal anymore—it’s kicking it down at 150 BPM.  With their new single "Good Enough," GESES, Charles B and Jerome are doing their part in propelling the ascendant hard dance wave, fusing the unrelenting cadence of hard techno with the soaring euphoria of trance and nostalgic charm of Eurodance. Pitched-up vocals cut through a storm of pummeling kicks, throwing down an ultimatum: "Are you good enough?" As stewards of the "Nu Rave Order" mix

EDM.com Class of 2025 star Jessica Audiffred has announced a career-defining event: a six-hour 360° DJ set to celebrate her birthday and long-awaited debut album, Rave New World. The three-pronged celebration will take place at Verdeespina Studios in her hometown of Mexico City on April 12th. While an official release date has yet to be announced, Audiffred said the show will celebrate the impending release of her debut album, meaning attendees can expect to be among the first to hear many—if no

For bass music fans looking for a refreshing song to add to their birthday playlists, Jessica Audiffred has released a fitting new track—no surprise here—titled "Birthday." Out now via her own A Records imprint, the new single is Audiffred's second of 2025 and fifth from her upcoming debut album, Rave New World, which is set to drop later in the year.  Stepping away from the more heavy-hitting edges of festival dubstep, Audiffred infuses "Birthday" with a more personal touch, crafting a track th

A surprise performance by electronic music superstars John Summit and Dom Dolla on New Orleans' iconic Bourbon Street came to an abrupt end on Saturday when local police intervened due to security concerns. The impromptu concert, sponsored by Don Julio Tequila, drew an unexpectedly large crowd just one day before the Philadelphia Eagles' blowout victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX. The event had quickly spread through word of mouth and social media, transforming the already-bus

As a dance music producer, knowing when your track is truly finished can be a challenge—there's always room for refinement. But if you ever find yourself unsure of how to elevate your song, asking John Summit to remix it will reveal the answer. In his latest dancefloor-ready jewel, the house music superstar put an electrifying spin on "Hypnotized," Anyma's high-profile collaboration with Ellie Goulding. Out today, the official remix transforms an atmospheric journey into a full-fledged club weap

John Summit is back with "light years," a new single featuring singer-songwriter Inéz, out now via his Experts Only label. Bringing a surge of energy to the dancefloor, the track delivers an undeniably infectious groove. "light years" blends a smooth, rolling bassline with a melodic edge, all built around a fast-paced house groove. Summit dials up the BPM, but his anthemic sound is as potent as ever as Inéz’s powerful vocals perfectly compliment his production. "Come and find me out where the sk

The unstoppable Breakaway Festival has announced its latest masterstroke, a massive lineup heading to Minnesota in summer 2025. Presented by CELSIUS, the nation's fastest-growing traveling festival is returning to the North Star State with a can't-miss event June 6-7 at the Allianz Field Festival Grounds. Set to headline Breakaway Minnesota 2025 are John Summit, Tiësto and Alison Wonderland, who top a lineup featuring 20 national touring acts and four local DJs. Joining them on the festival's im

San Francisco's beloved Outside Lands festival is set to return for its 17th edition, bringing a dynamic lineup of artists to Golden Gate Park from August 8-10. Organizers today announced a stacked lineup with a slew of major electronic artists, including John Summit, Jamie xx, Black Coffee, Gesaffelstein, Claude VonStroke, Floating Points, BLOND:ISH, Dombresky and EDM.com Class of 2024 trio Levity. A number of them will perform in the festival's prized SOMA dance area, which will return to Marx

On her new single "Promise We’ll Live Again," Kaleena Zanders sings her truth in full technicolor. The powerhouse vocalist and producer delivers one of her most triumphant records yet, channeling soul, strength and spirit into a radiant tech house anthem. Zanders, a member of the EDM.com Class of 2022, continues to define her lane with unshakable presence. Following the release of her GLORIFIED EP in 2024 and a string of energetic collaborations, “Promise We’ll Live Again” extends her creative a

In just a few short years, Knock2 has gone from DJing at small San Diego clubs and producing twerk remixes to commanding stages at Ultra, Coachella and Lollapalooza, not to mention launching his own own music festival.  What's even crazier? All of this happened before the 25-year-old dropped his debut album, nolimit. With that kind of momentum, it was clear that his "nolimit tour" wouldn't just be a showcase of the album, but a statement.  Now that the North America leg of the tour has come to a

Know Good have dropped a new single, "Bag," a track built for those who like their nights long and wallets empty. With a brooding yet heavy-hitting sound that defies genre categorization, the surging electronic music duo has made quite an impression since joining forces in 2020. They're now gearing up for their debut at one of the nation's most coveted live music venues, Colorado's Red Rocks Amphitheatre, as well as a performance at GRiZ's inaugural Seven Stars Music Festival. In "Bag," Know Goo

Seiki Kato, the longtime Korg executive who helped revolutionize synthesizers and workstations, has passed away at the age of 67, the company announced. A driving force behind the M1, one of the most influential synths ever made, Kato's leadership helped Korg evolve into a global powerhouse of electronic music. His life's work was inseparable from the company’s evolution, steering it through decades of innovation that would leave an indelible mark on the entire field of music production. Born in

The Las Vegas Strip will experience a tropical takeover when Kygo, the Norwegian dance music superstar and co-founder of Palm Tree Crew, debuts his first daytime residency at the new Palm Tree Beach Club.  Kygo will be the first artist to perform at the Palm Tree Beach Club, a highly anticipated dayclub collaboration between Palm Tree Crew and Tao Group Hospitality.  "Las Vegas has always been a special place for me, so I’m beyond excited to open our venue on the Strip—and there’s no better plac

Levity and NITTI have joined forces for their first collaboration, "Like This," fusing trap with twisted basslines for a high-energy anthem. Out now via Ultra Records, "Like This" kicks off with a hard-hitting beat and provocative vocals that command attention. The collaboration wastes no time, quickly charging toward an explosive drop that melts into a chaotic bassline. Here, Levity’s funky bass style and NITTI’s boundary-pushing production shine through a relentless onslaught of playful wubs a

If nostalgia had a sound, it would come wrapped in Dev’s signature swagger and nonchalance channeling through the speakers. It would sound, in other words, like The Cataracs. The duo that fueled the electro-pop explosion of the previous decade with Dev at their side is officially reuniting, and if their recent announcement is any indication, the world is about to party like it's 2010 all over again. "2025's over… It’s officially 2010," they declared on social media, dropping a cryptic social pos

Orbit DJ Retreats is set to return in 2025 with two major events in Ibiza and Australia. The Ibiza retreat will take place from September 28th to October 3rd, while the retreat's first-ever Australian edition will be held in Byron Bay from August 24th to August 29th. Both promise hands-on learning experiences with a number of renowned DJs and electronic music producers The Ibiza lineup will feature workshops and one-on-one mentoring with Hot Chip, Orbital and BBC Radio 1's Sarah Story, among oth

"Sound of You," the long-awaited collaboration between electronic music luminaries Armin van Buuren and Rob Swire, is out now via Armada. The explosive new track unites two icons from opposite ends of the dance music spectrum for a powerful, festival-ready anthem. It first turned heads during van Buuren’s Mainstage set at Ultra Music Festival Miami 2024, where he surprised fans by premiering the then-unreleased ID. Now, fans everywhere can experience the full force of the track. Swire, the influ

Red-hot Canadian producer borne is back with a new Deadbeats single, "Shake It Off."  The track crackles with whirring bass, compelling us to surrender to borne's masterful production style. It's impossible to resist getting lost in its supercharged soundscapes, pulling us headfirst into a gritty sound that's becoming his signature. In October, borne told EDM.com that "trying to create a story and focus on the production itself is the most important part" of making impactful music. That rings tr

The best house tracks transport you somewhere else, and Dom Dolla's latest, "Dreamin," hands you a first-class ticket. The Australian dance music superstar joined forces with chart-topping songstress Daya for the new collaboration, out now via Good Fortune Records. Their chemistry is a match made in heaven, delivering a hypnotic house record that explores the disorienting beauty of fleeting moments. Dolla once again demonstrates his uncanny ability to craft memorable dancefloor weapons that reso

Two years felt like forever, but GRiZ's new EP proves the funkstep icon was just recharging his batteries for a comeback for the ages.  Timed perfectly with the buzz around his Seven Stars festival, GEMiNI is a compact yet potent showcase of his genre-blending prowess, a sonic love letter to fans who've been jonesing for that signature GRiZ fix. The project aptly reflects its astrological namesake, presenting dual musical personalities that showcase his range while reminding us why his return to

As a dance music producer, knowing when your track is truly finished can be a challenge—there's always room for refinement. But if you ever find yourself unsure of how to elevate your song, asking John Summit to remix it will reveal the answer. In his latest dancefloor-ready jewel, the house music superstar put an electrifying spin on "Hypnotized," Anyma's high-profile collaboration with Ellie Goulding. Out today, the official remix transforms an atmospheric journey into a full-fledged club weap

What happens when you remix a memory? KDrew and Rich DietZ have the answer. They've teamed up to release a stunning remix of Chrystal's "The Days," out now via DJ Susan's PEAK DIAL. And the song's transformation is nothing short of masterful.  Originally subtle and dreamlike, Chrystal's vocals are now entwined through drops that run roughshod with neurobass, labyrinths of intricate production that give them a new sense of urgency and allure. Her aching memories ("Do you think about the days when

In the hands of an expert, simplicity becomes a weapon, and Max Styler wields it masterfully in his new single, "I Know You Want To." As a newly minted member of the EDM.com Class of 2025, Styler is solidifying his place among house music's most influential rising forces. The producer has already cemented himself as a mastermind behind some of the world’s most popular tech house records, and this latest offering only reinforces his grip. First teased in Styler's sets to close out the 2024 festiv