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On September 20th over in the stunning landscape of Limassol, Cyprus, BEONIX festival will be kicking off three days of entrancing electronic music from some of the best DJ’s in the world. With the combination of Cyprus’ beautiful weather, amazing music from 50 different DJs, and the fantastic visuals from 3 unique stages it’s looking to all add up to be a must go festival. The headlining acts alone are enough to get anyone excited with the first headliner being the legendary Fatboy Slim who

Get ready to dance the night away under the winter sky as Pulse Events returns with their highly anticipated second annual Winter Solstice Festival. This year’s event will take place on November 16, 2024, at the iconic Great Hall at Avant Gardner. Headlining this year’s festival is a not-to-be-missed back-to-back set from the legendary Dillon Francis and Valentino Khan. Known for their genre-defying sounds and infectious energy, these two heavyweights will deliver a high-octane performance t

Alfiya Glow is here with her brand-new EP, ‘Leaving Origin,’ inviting listeners to join her on a voyage through her artistic journey as she offers three powerful tracks reflecting her personal and creative evolution. With the tracks having previously been released as singles, ‘Leaving Origin,’ ‘Echoes of Arrival’ and ‘Infinite Voyage’ now come together in an impactful collection, poised to excite listeners and introduce Alfiya Glow’s unique signature sound and diverse talents.   With her beg

Kallaghan reveals his latest Dance single, ‘Dance Again,’ featuring the Vocalist EMMI K. As he brings his signature sound to this brand-new production, weaving a dynamic sonic tapestry that highlights his musical background and approach, Kallaghan offers a high-energy anthem, aiming to bring enthralling vibes to dancefloors worldwide. Set for release via STNS, an imprint of Insomniac Music Group, this new track shows off Kallaghan’s creativity and skills, further cementing him as a unique force

At the turn of the century, dance music had a distinct sound that fused warehouse techno with sweeping trance riffs, creating an atmosphere that now conjures memories of glowsticks, green lasers, and parachute pants. Many artists today try to recapture that magic, but few succeed—until now. The UK’s 1991 has managed to blend the essence of the late ’90s and early 2000s with modern drum and bass in his nostalgic dancefloor anthem ‘Jungle’ featuring Alex Hosking. Released on the Chaos/Polydor

The track marks her return to her club-centric sound, with a nod to her classic 2017 track ‘Raingurl’ Continue reading...

Dubai’s nightlife scene is set for a major transformation with the launch of the forthcoming spectacular event series; Ushuaïa Dubai Harbour Experience. Following the announcement of Calvin Harris as the inaugural headliner on 26th October, excitement continues to build as it’s revealed that Adriatique will bring their groundbreaking X show to Ushuaïa’s all-new winter residency on 16th November, showcasing a diversity of artists Dubai’s clubbers can expect to witness at the landmark’s iconic har

U.S. gymnastics champion Simone Biles recently shared an incident where a Paris nightclub attempted to charge her $26,000 for a bottle of champagne. This occurred after the closing ceremonies of the 2024 Paris Olympics, where Biles celebrated her success with her sister at a nightclub. In a TikTok video, Biles expressed her disbelief at the exorbitant price, stating, “Like, are you insane?“. She did not purchase the champagne and did not disclose the name of the club, although she had been seen

*Featured Cover Photo Credit: Sebastian Ingrosso (Swedish House Mafia) / One World Radio Sebastian Ingrosso on Instagram Story teased the release of ‘Finally’, the upcoming track from Swedish House Music. The world-famous Dance music trio were in the studio, and they are releasing the track in collaboration with legendary R&B superstar, Alicia Keys. One can see the Instagram Story that Sebastian Ingrosso uploaded about the potential release of ‘Finally’ on this Reddit post, and in the St

Jack Emery had a successful debut on Purified Records when he released the stunning track, ‘Believe’. On August 9th, Jack Emery returned to the prominent Melodic Deep House and Techno label by dropping his latest EP, Fickle Heart. The EP can transport you to a new world of musical bliss, particularly when listening to the vibrant soundscapes the producer included to ensure that the listener will continue to feel at ease. The title track of the EP provides mellow yet upbeat instrumentals that

It’s been a rather tricky year for Burning Man. It recently reported that it failed to sell out for the first time in over a decade as ticker holders took major losses to unload the unwanted passes. In an effort to boost numbers, organizers opened up last-minute ticket sales to the general public, which doesn’t require pre-registration. Ahead of the event in the Black Rock Desert, there have been a few rule changes regarding its future events, all in an effort to salvage attendance. Burning

September 2024 sees the release of the six-disc/six-DJ ‘In Search Of Sunrise 20’.  At the rate of one a week, Black Hole Recordings will be unveiling the DJs chosen for this task. The first is Solarstone – an artist for whom the first natural question might be ‘how is this only happening now ?!!!’ As sure a fit for ‘In Search Of Sunrise’ as anyone, and an artist/producer for whom the term ‘Balearic Trance’ might very well have been coined, we dig into Solarstone’s mix with Richard Mowatt below …

American audio equipment and software manufacturer, Sonos has been embroiled in a consumer revolt since it released a new app May 7th. This new app had been hyped in the press and was going to make product setup easier and greatly improve the user experience. However, when the app was actually released, it was, and somewhat remains, a disaster. Since the new app was released, CEO Patrick Spence has issued a formal apology and announced in August that the company would be delaying the launch of t

The change of seasons from summer to autumn marks a thrilling time for the electronic dance music community ahead of the annual return of ADE. The iconic Amsterdam Dance Event draws artists, fans and industry professionals from across the globe as it takes over the city with hundreds of events. Now, organizers have unveiled a series of opening party series to usher in this year's summit, which is scheduled for October 16-20. The first will take place at one of Amsterdam's most iconic landmarks,

2 months ago we covered Diplo’s amazing new home in Jamaica. He built a tropical oasis in the middle of the jungle. The home has inspired so many of his records and projects. Now, he is ready to share the inspiration of the home for everyone to enjoy. He originally made the home for his 18 children to get away. He attributes Jamaica for giving him so much inspiration for dancehall and beyond. He has rescued horses and planted sweet potatoes, strawberries, kale, and pineapples around the gro

A landmark bill preventing the use of artists' images, voices and likenesses without consent has been passed by the Illinois State Senate. HB 4875, signed into law by Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, formally enacts amendments to the state's Right of Publicity Act, which passed back in 1999 to require written consent for the use of an artist's likeness for commercial purposes. The revamped bill allows musicians, record labels and other rightsholders to sue parties using AI to generate and dissem

The auction will be held on October 1 with all proceeds donated to The Tim Bergling Foundation, a charity founded in the name of the late producer Continue reading...

The two-day event, from Goldenvoice and Splash House, is taking place in Palm Springs this November Continue reading...

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It's been a long, quiet year for fans of GRiZ, but those attending Burning Man will see that his creative flame has far from extinguished. Beloved for his funk-infused dubstep and high-energy live shows, GRiZ in June 2023 announced an indefinite hiatus from music, citing a desire to travel and spend more time with loved ones. "Life is really good, and often I make myself too busy to see just where I am and how far the project has come," he said at the time. "I'm following my gut instincts so for

The 250-page book will contain interviews, essays, features and photographs of Aphex Twin over the years Continue reading...

With record-high ticket prices, many music fans opted out of the live experience this year Continue reading...

Behind every superstar is a story of humble beginnings, and for some of the biggest names in EDM, their journey to stardom started with regular jobs like everyone else. From grocery stores to classrooms, these six EDM DJs hustled in everyday professions before making it big on the global stage. Here’s a look at their surprising backgrounds and the paths they took to become some of the most influential figures in electronic music. 1) Calvin Harris: Grocery Store Worker Before topping char

For their 17th edition, OSHEAGA Festival has once again succeeded with another momentous event. In a city where summer is embraced like no other, Montréal opened its arms to over 147,000 attendees from August 2 – 4 for three days of wonder. Through the lens of OSHEAGA Festival, festival goers from across the world got to experience Montréal’s finest music and arts culture in one place.  Among the 90 exceptional acts that graced the festival stages, Montréal’s local talent shined the brightes

Jessy Covets is back with "Monsters In My Head," an electro-pop track moonlighting as a descent into the abyss of the human condition. A versatile producer, DJ, singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Covets is no stranger to the electronic dance music world. She's graced the stages of EDC Orlando, Wakaan Music Festival and Colorado's iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre and collaborated with NGHTMRE and Liquid Stranger, among other renowned producers. She's harnessed the energy of EDM in her new