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The MC said in an interview with DJ Mag that record labels have “passed the blame” for the lack of payment for his feature on the track Continue reading...

It’s hard to believe we’ve nearly breezed through a whole decade since 2015—an era that sparked an uproarious debate over the color of a viral dress, reignited the box office force with Star Wars: The Force Awakens and turned Drake's "Hotline Bling" into an inescapable meme. But through it all, one thing remains constant: the power of a great electronic track to capture a moment in time. In the spirit of nostalgia—and perhaps a mild existential crisis, if we're being honest—we're revisiting the

The recording industry is intensifying its fight against unauthorized, AI-generated music with lawsuits targeting two leading services, Suno and Udio.  Filed in separate U.S. district courts, the suits allege that the companies behind those programs have unlawfully exploited copyrighted sound recordings to train their AI-powered text-to-music models. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has reportedly spearheaded the lawsuits, representing the big three major labels: Sony Music E

All eyes are on the music industry at the moment with regards to AI's impact on copyright law. Udio, a generative AI music service that was recently sued by the three major labels, has now issued a statement in response to allegations of extensive copyright infringement. Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group and Warner Records claimed that Udio, as well as another leading generative AI music program called Suno, violated copyright laws by training their models on protected music withou

Genix, born as Damion ‘Damo’ Houchen, has released his newest double A-side single Dance Like Nobody’s Watching / On & On via the legendary Trance and Progressive House record label, Anjunabeats. The release of this special UK rave-influenced banger comes out on time as Genix announces his upcoming tour and new album, YOU.ME.NOW. The album will come out on June 14 and on that month, that is when he will begin his tour of North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. The release of Dance Like No

The hard trance and techno master who is Genix has excited fans of both genres once more by releasing his second album, YOU.ME.NOW. This album follows up on the success of his debut album, 199X, which came out in 2021. Genix first kicked off the YOU.ME.NOW campaign at the beginning of this year and since then, he has seen his superb tracks feature on Danny Howard and Arielle Free’s B2B set on BBC Radio 1, KISS FM, and Sirius XM. Also, back in March, the UK producer also released the ‘Dance Like

Soft Changa are set to unveil an intoxicating new single, ‘Surely’, on the 9th of May 2025 via House Of Frequency. The track marks a powerful new chapter for the genre-defying pair, formed by producers Jo.Ke, the voice behind ‘Who Loves The Sun’ – one of the biggest tracks to come out of the Burning Man scene over the last decade, who boasts over 350 million streams across his projects, and his long-time collaborator, ulises. With standout performances at WOMOON (Ibiza), Burning Man, and BRAVO G

Sensational British bass house and dubstep trio Gentlemens Club are still continuing their fantastic progress as one of electronic music’s top trios. Gentlemens Club have teamed up with UK garage maestro MPH in released a massive banger, ‘GOOD 4 U‘, which guides the listeners to jam through this amazing Thanksgiving weekend. Released on November 29th via Zeds Dead’s well-known Deadbeats label, ‘GOOD 4 U’ is a beautiful blend of the Gentlemens Club’s innovative, powerful, and gritty basslines wit

Emerging goth-pop artist, Georgi drops a remix of her single “That Night” by Al-P of MSTRKRFT on April 18 via Bitch House Records. ‘That Night (AI P MSTRKRFT Remix)’ is a taste of what’s coming from remixes of tracks off her forthcoming debut album Love After Dark by artists such as Aesthetic Perfection and Coatie Pop. It seamlessly blends dance floor elements from the techno, indie dance, darkwave, and EBM genres. Georgi continues her collaboration with Al-P with studio sessions planned

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Germany’s leading bass festival Blacklist is back at the mighty Turbinenhalle in Oberhausen on October 11th 2025. An epic line up of more than 50 heavy dubstep, trap and drum & bass stars from across the globe has now been revealed to play 12 hours across four stages for 7000 ravers in an unmissable day of heavy rhythms and earth shattering bass. Tickets range from 45 – 85€ and are available from https://blacklist-festival.com/.  Oberhausen’s Blacklist Festival is unique in Germany as the o

MELT announced that this year’s edition will be its last, citing “changes in the festival landscape” Continue reading...

Germany’s prodigious DJ and music producer, Toniia, makes a triumphant return with his latest single, “Broken Heart,” a stunning collaboration featuring the soulful vocals of American singer and songwriter, Duncan. Released under the prestigious Tipsy Records, this electrifying track is set to captivate the hearts of music enthusiasts worldwide. Following a string of smash hits on Tipsy Records, including multiple releases that have already accumulated an impressive 2 million streams on Soun

Gero‘s latest album, “We Can Find Us Again,” is a mesmerizing journey through sound and emotion that defies easy categorization. This Athens-born artist has crafted a musical anthology that invites listeners to lose themselves in its depths. He offers a profound experience of introspection where sound becomes a narrative wormhole to both heart and mind. So, what is this album all about? Let’s dive deep into it. From the opening notes of “Evangelism,” it’s clear that this is no ordinary electro

The countdown to Tomorrowland is on. The Online Tomorrowland DJ & Producing Academy is launching a unique contest to get a chance to perform at Tomorrowland Belgium 2024 by entering the online academy competition. People from all around the world can now participate and submit their mixtape at academy.tomorrowland.com in order to make their wildest dream come true. The Online Tomorrowland DJ & Producing Academy is Tomorrowland’s educational DJ & producer platform that gives begin

Mystic State continue to push the boundaries of bass music in their new EP, Yozakura. In the four-track EP, the Bristol-based production duo curate a stunning exploration of sound while staying true to their authentic style. The release arrives via Chord Marauders, an imprint they say has "helped inspire and shape [their] sound than perhaps any other record label out there." They begin with "Xoyo," where haunting melodies immerse us in Mystic State's spine-chilling universe. The illusory track,

Summer is in full throttle and releases keep coming fresh out the oven. Next up in Armada Music we receive a wonderful Electro Pop banger from ARTY featuring the beautiful vocals of Jay Sorrow. ‘In My Head’ is that light breeze by the sea coast. Time to enjoy yourself with a pina colada and your favorite summer situationship. ‘In My Head’ The song starts off with warm pads and Jay Sorrow’s brilliant vocal. Then, it launches into a stomping club sound, as the Club Mix of ‘In My Head’ sees

Movement Detroit is coming up this weekend and the more we explore the music, the more excited we get… And the more we discover, the more we’re learning the festival’s lineup is one huge conflict! From pounding techno to jungle to hip hop and house and everything in-between, this year’s Movement roster is as diverse and captivating as ever. The sounds are carefully curated, inspiring and hopeful, setting the tone for a sweet reunion in the heart of the city. MORE: Movement Detroit Drops 2022 S

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The excitement from this year’s EDSea cruise is still fresh, but Insomniac is already gearing up for the highly anticipated 3rd annual edition of the festival at sea. Set sail from November 1-6, 2025, EDSea will be taking festivalgoers to an all-new destination: Harvest Caye, Belize. This stunning private island, located on the southern tip of Belize, promises to be the perfect setting for a five-day party under the sun with crystal-clear waters and breathtaking tropical views. For 2025, EDSea i

Good news for Trance fans because the legend himself has proven with his latest track that he’s still not afraid of a fast BPM. Armin van Buuren’s ‘High on Love’ ft. Anne Gudrun is out today on Armada Music and delivers a classic uptempo beat with the euphoric bells and whistles that solidified his place as the godfather of Trance. Premiered at Ultra Music Festival Miami 2024, ‘High on Love’ serves as a sequel of sorts to Armin and Anne Gudrun’s 2023 collaboration, ‘Love is a Drug’. Anne’s v

The wait is over. S2O TAIWAN returns this summer to Taipei Dajia Riverside Park for two unforgettable days of music, water, and full-on release. S2O has blossomed into one of Asia’s most diverse and unmissable music festivals, and this year the bar is raised even higher. Something For Everyone and Then Some With roots in Thailand’s Songkran celebration, S2O is known for combining top-tier production with pure party atmosphere. S2O Taiwan 2025 brings that same DNA complete with epic stage

Marcel Correa and Joe Borusiewicz, best known as partners in the Las Vegas-based event production company RVLTN Events (Ravealation) expand their local legacy with the official announcement of the city’s newest live music venue, Substance. The venue opened on Friday, July 12 on the second floor of the Neonopolis Complex in the heart of downtown’s vibrant Fremont District, SUBSTANCE is a one-story, 18,000 square- foot sanctum for all flavors of live entertainment. Do You Have The Substance?

Sydney’s own Dave Winnel has been going from strength to strength this year. With a string of singles under his belt, a scene-stealing triple j Like A Version, plus touring for Listen Out, there’s no slowing down for the DJ/producer. Now Dave Winnel releases his new single ‘Fly Away’. Co-written with KLP, ‘Fly Away’ combines super catchy vocals (from KLP also) with tribal rhythms, knocking drums and a prominent live trombone – all jammed with Dave’s signature production style. “KLP has always b