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If angels sound like this, we better quit sinning so much at festivals. For the past few months, fans on Discord and beyond have been clamoring for the release of a high-profile collaboration between Dimension, Sub Focus and NGHTMRE that had been emerged as a fan-favorite in each artist's live sets. The trio has now decided it's time for the rest of the world to hear the record, "Angel," which officially hit streaming platforms moments ago. As you would expect from artists of this caliber, "Ange

When you find out the original came out 10 years ago, you're going to feel very, very old. Out now is "Gas Pedal," a reimagined version of Sage the Gemini's 2014 hit of the same name from the unlikely trio of John Summit, Subtronics and Tape B. Since they debuted the collaboration together at Summit's "Experts Only" showcase during this year's Miami Music Week, it's become a staple on the festival circuit. Fans of Summit will find themselves at home in the first half of the track, where Sage the

When longtime collaborators Said The Sky and William Black come together, the emotional weight of their music is anything but happenstance. Their latest release, a collaboration with Melodie Wagner called "All Falls Down," mirrors the delicate act of picking up the pieces after a shattering heartbreak, a theme they've explored in previous works but never with such raw vulnerability. The duo has once again crafted music that delves deep into the trials of love and loss. An exquisite blend of futu

Panamanian DJ and producer Gian Varela is back with "Gua Gua," a late-summer dancefloor filler with a Latin twist. Out now via Municipal Recordings, the track is a collaboration with Latin Grammy-winning super-producer Maffio, who has created music for Pitbull, Akon, will.i.am, Nicky Jam, Farruko and many more. Together, their expertise shines through in the production, with each element carefully placed to maximize impact on the dancefloor. The track's four-on-the-floor beat, a relentless heart

Antonator swarms the senses with his new single, a cosmic collision of old-school trance and techno. Out now via his own Anto Recordings imprint, "Swarm" is a propulsive techno journey through the stars. Extraterrestrial synths soar like alien spacecraft, their engines humming with a relentless energy and hurtling through a luminous arrangement with a sci-fi aesthetic. The track's spacey melodies and driving bassline create a hypnotic, almost trance-like state. Beneath the familiar soundscapes,

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TranceFamily, prepare for your yearly mecca to The Netherlands! Armin van Buuren’s A State of Trance (ASOT) festival is making its highly anticipated return to the Ahoy Rotterdam on February 21st and 22nd, 2025. With an expanded two-day format and a powerhouse partnership with Insomniac Europe, the ambitious event promises bigger lineups, more stages, and a heightened festival experience. For those eager to secure their spot at ASOT 2025, pre-registration for tickets is now open. Pre-sale ti

The Ritvales Festival is the largest outdoor dance/electronic music festival in Colombia and the 2024 edition has a wonderful lineup for the two-day extravaganza. This colorful festival will occur on the weekend of November 2-3 at El Parque Norte in Medellín, the second-largest city of Colombia. For those two days in Medellín, attendees will get to experience some of the world’s best superstars in the dance/electronic music genre perform in one of South America’s most beautiful cities. Who w

July saw the launch of the Leap 96 project by ALRT and Sam Silver as they unveiled ‘Back It Up’, a single which set very high first impressions and laid down the foundation for what is to come for this duo. Now, just 1 month later they are proving that the first hit was not a fluke as they present us with ‘Again’ alongside Whiterosemoxie and Yona. The single marks the 2nd release from the self titled ‘Leap 96’ EP which is due out on October 18th via LA-based imprint TH3RD BRAIN Records. Driven

Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) reveals a slew of new ADE Pro speakers to supercharge independent success for artists, labels and professionals, with SoundCloud’s CEO Eliah Seton with artist Mau P, experts at Bandcamp, and TuneCore CEO Andreea Gleeson to dive into the ultimate tools for independent artists. 📸 Enrique Meesters The conference also features Ellen Allien and Tresor Berlin’s founder Dimitri Hegemann on the Berlin Techno scene’s unique UNESCO cultural heritage status, and Pro talks b

Since its opening earlier last year, Drumsheds has become an iconic venue in London’s clubbing scene. Competing with industry heavyweights including Fabric and Ministry of Sound, Drumsheds has cemented itself as the best place for Londoners to celebrate the very best Dance music has to offer. The club has now announced its events schedule for the remaining few months of 2024, which feature some huge names. Formerly an IKEA, Broadwick Live transformed the 608,000 sq ft building into a haven for t

Music City came alive with bass and house music during the 2024 Deep Tropics festival, but beyond those thumping beats, a vibrant community gathered in the name of environmentalism. One of the festival's founders, Joel Atchison, called the festival "a bridge between party and purpose" during an interview with EDM.com last month. That sentiment certainly rang true throughout the weekend as conscious activations and workshops complimented full-throttle artist throwdowns across multiple stages. A f

After teasing the track for nearly two years, Swedish House Mafia have "Finally" released their hotly anticipated collaboration with Alicia Keys. Axwell, Steve Angello and Sebastian Ingrosso are no strangers to high-profile collaborations, working with Pharrell, A$AP Rocky, the Weeknd, Sting, Future and more since debuting back in 2009. Now they've shared "Finally," a reimagined version of Kings of Tomorrow's Defected classic of the same name, alongside the R&B great Keys. Her vocal talents

High BPMs have made their way from being a niche to conquering the big stages at a meteoric speed. Two leading names in this scene make their way to the ADE Pro Conference to dive deep into the fast-paced BPM scene this October. Learn from both Sara Landry and Indira Paganotto, who each host a talk at the Conference accompanied by the most prominent industry experts. Hard Techno: Music & Lifestyle with Sara Landry Hard techno is taking the global music and event industry by storm. It has e

Zamna Festival will return to Hï Ibiza this September 12th, following the event’s spectacular debut earlier this year. The immersive Mexican experience will bring its free-spirited and world-class soundtrack to the world’s No. 1 club with a host of cutting-edge DJs and Hï Ibiza’s famously immersive production.   The Theatre will play host to a blistering live performance from techno innovator Stephan Bodzin, a masterclass in melodic techno courtesy of UK producer Massano, and standout sets from

Fans of LAYZ will soon be scrambling for stable ground after the rising bass music star announced a new headlining tour, "AFTERSHOCK." "AFTERSHOCK" isn't just a title—it's a promise LAYZ plans to deliver with her ribcage-rattling dubstep. The tour derives from her EP of the same name, which released on Bassweight Records in July. One of the record's standouts, the ferocious dubstep anthem "WORLD DESTROY," has received support from Excision, Jessica Audiffred and many more. Take a listen below. A

Released just a couple of days ago, J.Fur latest installment is a 5-track EP Building Up, which includes two remixes as well as a VIP mix. The title track, Building Up includes tech house elements and hypnotic harmonies while introducing a dark baseline to the whole production. Cadet, the second tune on the EP, is more minimal and techno-oriented, with eerie vocals, clean percussions, and polished drums. It’s time for some solid remix of Building Up. .aali remix introduces organ and cinematic

The past, present and future of bass music are set to collide in UKF's monumental London showcase, a night the beloved brand is calling "one for the history books." Featuring a lineup of artists who have shaped the genre over the years, the show, UKF says, is the biggest they've ever hosted in the city. It's scheduled for December 13th at London's famed Drumsheds venue. The lineup reads like a bass music bible, each act a chapter in the genre's evolution. Headlining the event are Pendulum and Kn

Imagine attending a music festival, excited to see your favorite artist perform live on stage. Now, picture the shock and confusion that ensues when Macklemore, the headliner of the festival, unknowingly invites a wanted woman on stage, leading to her arrest. This bizarre turn of events took place at a music festival in Bratislava where Macklemore found himself inadvertently entangled in a criminal drama. It all started when a keen-eyed civilian spotted the woman in question on a warrants pa

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