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'Cleanfields' is a three-year plan intending to preserve the 600-acre festival site Continue reading...

Listen to the most flavour-packed tracks we discovered this week. Music makes the world go round. And in that regard, we’re constantly on the lookout for new, exciting tunes to share with our audience. We’ve found some that cause goosebumps, and make you open your eyes and get up from your chair to dance. So put on your best pair of headphones, or turn up your speakers, and enjoy this week’s New Music Friday. Here are our top picks for the best music we came across this week, in no parti

Metal fans rejoice, because SNAILS just dropped a collaboration with Hi I’m Ghost, Whales, and Qoiet to reimagine the 2001 classic ‘BODIES‘ by Drowning Pool. SNAILS has been playing this one out on tour and it’s quite the dancefloor banger, dropping bodies in the mosh pits it creates. This new dubstep version of ‘BODIES’ is a collision of worlds that promises to be nothing short of explosive. With its raw, aggressive energy, the original track is a perfect foundation for a dubstep overhaul.

On August 16, 2005, the world was introduced to a track that would become a defining anthem of the dance scene: “Everytime We Touch” by Cascada. The song didn’t just top charts—it became a cultural phenomenon that would forever change electronic dance music. “Everytime We Touch” wasn’t just another song, it was a game-changer. Cascada, fronted by singer Natalie Horler and producers DJ Manian and Yanou, delivered an anthem that caught on with listeners worldwide. It dominated radio stations,

Burning Man‘s annual ticket scramble has taken an unexpected turn this year, with attendees facing significant financial losses as they desperately try to offload unwanted passes. Traditionally, Burning Man tickets have been highly sought after, with resale prices often surpassing face value. But this isn’t a typical year: Burning Man still hasn’t sold out online, the organization hawked tickets in-person for the first time since 2011 and Facebook is flooded with people desperately trying to

Drumcode welcomes another debutant to the label, with Metodi Hristov‘s stunning Build to Destroy EP. The Bulgarian DJ/producer has been building a solid body of work stretching back a decade. Those include quality drops on labels like Terminal M, Octopus, and Filth on Acid. It’s no wonder he finally made it onto Adam Beyer’s radar. In turn, Hristov finally gets to see his chance at a release on Drumcode. The EP leads with ‘Flatline’, a sexy techno track with bags of groove and charisma. Fro

Industry heavyweights Tiësto and AFROJACK have joined forces to deliver a scorching new track, ‘Light It Up’ featuring MC Ambush. Released on Tiësto’s imprint, Musical Freedom, the single has been making waves in the festival circuit already throughout the year. The collaboration between these two legendary artists is a match made in electronic music heaven. Tiësto’s signature euphoric sound blends seamlessly with AFROJACK’s high-energy beats, creating a track that is both infectious and exh

In what might have been its best edition to date, VELD recently took over Toronto’s Downsview Park for a spectacular festival that attendees won't soon forget. From ruthless bass music to spellbinding house and techno, VELD’s lineup was as diverse as ever this year. Superstar headliners such as Alesso, FISHER, Kaskade, Marshmello and Martin Garrix took over the festival’s mainstage with their spectacular shows while Eric Prydz’s performance served as an undisputed weekend highlight. The iconic S

From spinning records to setting them straight, James Hype has had enough of fans falsely claiming he does not DJ live. His recent clash with skeptics and rebuttal to such claims highlight a persistent issue in the electronic music community: accusations of "fake DJing" continue to plague even the most talented artists. That troubling trend, Hype says, is "damaging for the culture." "A few months ago I started to notice a trend: Whenever a video of my DJing went viral, 50% of the comments were f

Local people have been invited to share memories and artefacts that help commemorate the club Continue reading...

Morelli was called out for relaying “far-right” rhetoric in a recent podcast episode Continue reading...

Available until August 21, the festival is offering 1000 tickets to 18-24-year-olds impacted by the Cost Of Living Crisis Continue reading...

In a world that often feels overwhelming, Peggy Gou's latest single offers a musical sanctuary where, for a few minutes at least, everything feels alright. Dripping with disco nostalgia, Gou's songs have become warm cocoons where worries dissolve with each sun-dappled synth. That rings true for "Find the Way," out now via her own music and design label, Gudu Records. Gou's vocals float above the mix like dandelion seeds on a summer wind, carrying a simple yet powerful message. A gentle nudge tow

FDA has delivered a huge blow to MDMA therapy this week. If you have been following over the last few years, MDMA (also known as Molly) has gained increasing psychotherapy support, especially concerning PTSD. The FDA recently announced a negative ruling on MDMA therapy for PTSD. Psychedelic experts are criticizing this. They stated the agency ignored solid overall results from the clinical trials. The FDA asked Lykos Therapeutics, which had filed a new drug application with the regulatory ag

Celebrating the rich diversity of UK independent artists, the winners will be announced at a ceremony at London's Roundhouse in October Continue reading...

We caught up with the artist, just in time for his latest heartfelt single. We’ve got a lovely piece of music for you to kick off today in full swing. Look no further than Glacier, a versatile artist who’s made waves recently with his approach to blending Electronic and acoustic elements, weaving them together seamlessly. The last time we had him here was for the release of his single ‘not rly‘, which we now are pleased to reveal is going to be part of his partly-homonymously named album, he

In the vast sphere of electronic music, some of the most fascinating collaborations remain a mystery. These secret partnerships between artists have produced remarkable tracks that stayed hidden until now. Join as we uncover five surprising and lesser-known collaborations that you probably didn’t know about. 1. Porter Robinson & Zedd “Clarity” Porter Robinson, along with Matthew Koma, co-wrote the lyrics for Zedd‘s hit song “Clarity.” The track was released in 2012 and features vocal

The artist just unveiled the second single off his upcoming Wakanda EP. Ukrainian-born, Berlin-based artist RAJA is telling the story of a lifetime this year. Inspired by a profound personal odyssey across Africa, RAJA seeks to bridge cultures by sharing the lives and rhythms of the people he encountered, and he continues this exploration of cross-cultural exchange through music with the release of his new single, ‘Babulana‘. The artist’s time in Africa was a transformative one. Immersed

Launching last month, Ollie Mundy set up Ovava Music to serve as an outlet to release his own brand of Melodic Techno and House whilst offering a platform to release artists of similar ideals. Debuting with the heartfelt track Master Of The Ocean, the exciting new label has quickly gained widespread support from tastemakers and industry mainstays alike. Renowned figures such as Marco Carola, Andi Durant, Paco Osuna, Ruben Mandolini, Steve Lawler, Milk & Sugar, Don Diablo, and Hard Rock S

Wynn Nightlife and Framework have unveiled an action-packed lineup for this fall’s Art Of The Wild event, which will celebrate the bi-annual music festival’s 10th edition. Thursday, Oct. 31 through Sunday, Nov. 3 at the iconic nightlife destination XS Nightclub at Wynn Las Vegas, Art of the Wild’s upcoming installment will expand from a three-day event to a four-day affair and showcase a carefully-curated selection of underground luminaries. Headliners for the upcoming Art Of The Wild will i

Online streaming platform SoundCloud has expanded its services to Indie artists with a new merch marketplace called the SoundCloud Store. This service will allow artists to list their own designs to sell to their fans. For now, the SoundCloud Store is only available to select Next Pro artists — SoundCloud’s paid-for subscription tier that offers more pro features and functionality — in the United States, European Union, and Canada. Artists can submit a design, and SoundCloud will handle the

Last Sunday’s Closing Ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris saw the return of ‘Nightcall’, the 2010 banger from French DJ/producer Kavinsky that allowed fans to turn back the musical clock. The Closing Ceremony provided a lot of musical thrills coming from the likes of French singer-songwriter Yseult, Belgian artist Angèle, Cambodian rapper VannDa, American lead vocalist and guitarist Ezra Koenig from Vampire Weekend, and French Indie Rock band Phoenix. This is the same Closing

Officials have stated Perry is not being investigated for “crimes against the environment” Continue reading...

UK Melodic House mastermind Ollie Mundy has made an immediate impact in the scene with the launch of his imprint OVAVA Music. Launching last month, Ollie Mundy set up Ovava Music to serve as an outlet to release his own brand of Melodic Techno and House whilst offering a platform to release artists of similar ideals. Debuting with the heartfelt track Master Of The Ocean, the exciting new label has quickly gained widespread support from tastemakers and industry mainstays alike. Renowned figures

Armin van Buuren just announced that the A State Of Trance (ASOT) Ibiza compilation, mixed by the man himself, will be released soon. He made the announcement on his ASOT radio show on Thursday (August 15). On the same show, Armin also premiered the Who’s Afraid of 138?! Mix. Those are exciting news for ASOT listeners. The 10th ASOT Ibiza album announcement is a treat for fans of the genre. We can’t wait to see who will be featured on the compilation. Armin is already coming off a hot s