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The winners of the 2025 Electronic Dance Music Awards have been revealed. Driven by its fan-based voting system, the MTV-style EDMA ceremony annually takes place at the height of Miami Music Week and dishes out unique trophies that resemble DJ decks, including a functional jog-wheel. Organizers have announced the 2025 winners ahead of this year's event, scheduled for Friday, March 28th at the famed Eden Roc Miami Beach. The winners include superstar DJs like Martin Garrix, Dom Dolla, Amelie Lens

Ultra Europe has revealed the Phase 1 lineup for its 11th edition, set to take place from July 11-13 at Park Mladeži in Split, Croatia. As one of the world’s premier electronic dance music festivals, the event is expected to attract over 150,000 attendees from more than 140 countries, bringing together dance music fans for an unforgettable weekend on the Adriatic coast. This year’s lineup is already shaping up to be one of the festival’s strongest yet. Martin Garrix, Armin van Buuren, Hardwell a

After conquering the world's most talked-about stage within the Vegas Sphere's inner sanctum, Massano is ready to release his debut album. The young DJ and producer has been on a tear lately, with a recent DJ set in support of Anyma's historic Sphere residency as well as upcoming performances at Coachella and Ultra Music Festival. He also recently closed 2024 with the release of one of the year's biggest techno records, "Angel In The Dark," alongside Anyma and Nathan Nicholson. Melodic techno fa

Yuuki Yoshiyama has long been a fixture in Japan’s electronic music sector, but his influence now extends well beyond its borders. A veteran of nearly three decades in music, events and business development, he has become a pivotal figure in shaping the country’s nightlife and entertainment economy. Currently Music & Entertainment Director at W Osaka, Yoshiyama also advises across industries—consulting for over 30 companies across hospitality, art, blockchain and UHNW services—cementing his

Beloved DJ and dubstep producer Mersiv is returning to Colorado's legendary Red Rocks Amphitheatre for his third headline show on April 4th. But this time around, innovation is also taking center stage. Dubbed "Attack on Mars," the show's lineup promises a night of blistering bass through supporting performances from Seth David, Zen Selekta, Lumasi, Mr. Carmack and EDM.com Class of 2025 star ALLEYCVT. Factor in eight speakers placed strategically around the crowd for an immersive listening exper

Government officials have shut down the operations of a controversial dolphin attraction at the Barceló Riviera Maya, the host venue of ILLENIUM's Ember Shores festival, following a month-long investigation, Mexico News Daily reports. The move follows months of advocacy with a recent push from the festival's organizers. The initial crackdown was triggered by a viral video showing a dolphin, Mincho, suffering a severe acrobatic injury after landing on concrete during a performance in January, alo

Miami's beloved boutique festival We Belong Here is raising the stakes for VIP festival experiences, inking a strategic partnership with E11EVEN to introduce an all-new table service concept. The illustrious E11EVEN, which is consistently ranked among the nation's top nightclubs by Nightclub & Bar Magazine, is bringing its next-level hospitality concepts to the festival's 360° main stage. With this move, the two Miami entertainment powerhouses are bridging the gap between the city's dance mu

In a city overflowing with parties, Factory Town cuts through the chaos to deliver the ultimate Miami Music Week itinerary year after year. While it's easy to feel overwhelmed by the hundreds of events during the week, fans hunting for the best lineups, production and atmosphere should look no further than this Miami staple. Factory Town has developed an unrivaled experience with some of the world's top electronic acts for a multi-night spectacle that's once again set to define Miami Music Week

Mike Posner has always been a seeker—of wisdom, of reinvention of a deeper connection to music and self. His new track, "Underneath It All," co-produced by Swedish House Mafia, is another chapter in that transformative journey. The opening moments of "Underneath It All" are unhurried and deliberate. Swedish House Mafia establish a brooding atmosphere, allowing Posner's ageless voice to emerge like a distant mantra and intone a reflective affirmation: "The exciting thing is it’s only the beginnin

Subtronics has once again cracked open the bass music multiverse again. The dubstep superstar is peering through the lens of mathematical wonder after last year's release of his conceptual TESSERACT album. Out now via his own Cyclops Recordings imprint, it’s a sonic spectacle that balances brute-force energy with cerebral ambition, affirming Subtronics’ reputation as one of electronic music's most relentlessly inventive minds. The eight-track project arrives on the heels of Subtronics' performan

Iconic London nightlife venue Ministry of Sound is set to debut a series of "sober raves" catering to those who want to maintain their sobriety while enjoying the city's electronic music culture. Drawing inspiration from its previous partnerships with Ecstatic Disco and Dry Disco, these events were designed to give Ministry of Sound its own signature high-energy club event while ushering in a substance-free safe haven. "At Ministry of Sound, our egalitarian roots have always led to positive chan

Contradictions have long plagued the music industry, where creative freedom meets relentless pressure. A new study examines the devastating reality beneath the surface: musicians are at a significantly higher risk of suicide than most other professions across the world. Published in Frontiers in Public Health, the epidemiological data found that musicians in England have one of the highest suicide rates of any occupational group, ranking fourth behind construction workers, tradespeople and agric

As if Miami Music Week wasn’t chaotic enough, a new Grand Theft Auto VI plot twist emerged that sent both ravers and Redditors into a collective frenzy: mysterious white pills with "VI" stamped on one side and "10.10.25" on the other. The pills were reportedly found outside a downtown nightclub. Naturally, the internet did what it does best, spiraling into speculation that Rockstar Games was tantalizingly teasing the release date of Grand Theft Auto VI with… designer drugs? Images of the pills w

For decades, audio engineers have lived by Hofmann's Iron Law, the fun-killing principle that essentially says you can have deep bass or portability, but never both. It's like being told you can have either cheese or chocolate, when any reasonable person demands both. Enter Brane Audio's mind-boggling Brane X, which solves that problem with a technological apparatus that essentially gaslights the laws of physics. Founded in 2015 in Austin, Texas—because of course a company breaking audio rules w

There's a fine line between honoring the past and redefining it, and Taiki Nulight NERO walk it masterfully in their 2025 rework of "Innocence," out now. The original track, the lead single from NERO's seminal debut album Welcome Reality, was already a defining moment in the band's career. But in the hands of Taiki Nulight, its cinematic sound mutates into something even darker and more formidable. Few producers could take on a track as iconic as "Innocence" and emerge victorious, but Nulight is

Electronic music fans can now discover club nights in their city through a new app, Dancefloor. Available now on iPhones and Android devices, the app aims to provide "the best place to discover DJs and club nights in your city." With three major sections on its platform, Dancefloor displays to users nearby events, DJs in their area and venues that regularly host branded club nights. Users can view each venue's calendar of events and purchase tickets in-app. There's also a social media aspect of

An Italian coastal airport is betting big that the future of electronic music festivals lies in the distant past. Electronic music festivals keep pushing for more ambitious venues, but Italy's newest entry might take the crown: a functioning airport once home to an ancient Roman temple. The brand-new Adriatic Sound Festival is debuting in June 2025 at Fano Airport, formerly known as Fanum Fortunae. The two-day festival is being "conceived as a temporary city," according to a press release shared

Sweet Relief Musicians Fund has partnered with Sweetwater to launch a new initiative aimed at tackling one of the most prominent health crises facing the music industry today: noise-induced hearing loss. Unveiled this week, the Hearing Health Fund provides musicians and music industry professionals with free hearing screenings and high-fidelity earplugs in an effort to curb the chronic issue, which impacts thousands each year. According to the Sweet Relief Musicians Fund, approximately 40% of mu

Aspen is set to elevate the festival experience—literally—with Up in the Sky, a brand-new music festival headlined by RÜFÜS DU SOL. Blending a stellar lineup with stunning mountain views, it’s already shaping up to be one of the most exciting additions to the summer festival circuit. The inaugural Up in the Sky Music Festival will take place at Buttermilk Ski Resort from August 8-9. Known for hosting the X Games earlier this year, the venue will transform into a unique festival destination, prom

"In the end, Progressive House always wins." Those are the words of Nicky Romero, whose new collaboration with DubVision whisks us back to the genre's golden era, when euphoric drops and unapologetic emotion washed over EDM festivals. Out now via Martin Garrix's STMPD RCRDS, "Live My Life" is a melancholic reflection on lost love, entwining shimmering synths though a pulsing bassline and aching vocals from Oaks. The release arrives in the midst of an explosive revival of progressive house music.

It started with a simple X post and an RSVP link to Skrillex 5.6 million followers: "If you like my music and you’re in Miami Monday 3/31 RSVP here." At the top of the form, three words: "FUS W SKRILLEX." Below, a disclaimer—this was a request, not a guarantee. The event was shrouded in mystery, but that didn't stop fans from flooding the link, hoping for a chance to experience whatever Skrillex had in store after Miami Music Week. Then, on Sunday night, just one day after his historic return

Fan voting for the 2025 Electronic Dance Music Awards is now officially open after the nominees were officially revealed. Driven by its fan-based voting system, the MTV-style EDMA ceremony takes place at the height of Miami Music Week and dishes out unique trophies that resemble DJ decks, including a functional jog-wheel. The invite-only event is returning to its home at the Eden Roc Miami Beach on Friday, March 28th. The EDMAs are returning in collaboration with the International Dance Music Aw

15 years strong and only getting bigger, Chicago's beloved North Coast Music Festival has revealed a powerhouse Phase 1 lineup that reads like an electronic music lover's dream journal. North Coast is scheduled to return over Labor Day Weekend from August 29-31, 2025. The first wave of artists features a formidable list of headliners, including Zedd, Excision, REZZ, Chris Lake, RL Grime, Zeds Dead, Seven Lions, SVDDEN DEATH's VOYD and EDM.com Class of 2024 star Of The Trees. In a significant hom

A decade ago, two college friends from Western Washington launched a record label that helped shape an era of electronic music. This summer, that passion comes full circle as ODESZA return to Seattle for a once-in-a-decade homecoming. The duo announced a special performance in their hometown of Seattle to commemorate the 10-year anniversary of Foreign Family Collective, the independent label and artist community they founded back in 2015. A decade after laying the first brick, they are building

Otto Knows is back with a new single, "Goodbye," a bittersweet house anthem that hits both the head and the heart. The influential "Million Voices" producer teamed up with Amanda Cy to craft the track, out today via Tomorrowland Music. With warm keys, tender vocals and a feeling of longing, it's a sonic sunbeam tailor-made for golden hour playlists. "Goodbye" a masterclass in Swedish EDM alchemy, blending euphoric piano chords with a buoyant beat that feels like it could levitate a dancefloor. A