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It wouldn’t be the end of the calendar year without another edition of Decadence Arizona. The Relentless Beats-hosted festival is formally returning to the Phoenix Raceway on December 30 – 31, now revealing its phase one billing for its 10th anniversary festival that’ll see the likes of deadmau5, Dancing Astronaut 2022 Breakout Artist of the Year ISOxo, Dancing Astronaut 2023 Breakout Artist of the Year Mau P, Excision, and more. And for those currently in the midst of their end-of-year pla

The renowned Bass artist is running an extensive round of gigs throughout the greater part of North America this autumn. Following the critical acclaim of his latest studio album, Open Channel, which includes sites such as Forbes, Clash, UKF, and SPIN, Dance music producer Barclay Crenshaw embarks on a comprehensive North American tour this upcoming autumn. This expanded tour itinerary is a direct response to his album’s great reception among fans and critics alike. The Open Channel Tour

Earlier this year, Twitch announced the Twitch DJ Program, a major step forward for the DJ community, the music industry, and the millions of music fans on Twitch. DJs have historically faced serious challenges on the Internet because their content is complex and doesn’t fit into traditional music structures. Thanks to a historic partnership with major labels like Universal, Warner, Sony and hundreds of independent labels, Twitch will be the first major service to provide a long-term home for DJ

On July 26th, German DJ/producer, singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Monolink released his latest single, ‘Light Up My Dark’, on Berlin-based record label Embassy One. This track is the artist’s second release of the year since dropping ‘Shelter’, a collaborative track he produced alongside Innelea and CamelPhat. On August 9th, Monolink has released the Extended Mix of ‘Light Up My Dark’. Although it is nearly four minutes longer than the original release, this Extended Mix provide

Universal Music Group (UMG) announced a new deal with Meta, which will enhance creative and commercial opportunities for UMG artists and Universal Music Publishing Group songwriters across Meta’s global platforms. These platforms include Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, Horizon, Threads, and, for the first time, and WhatsApp. Users can now share licensed music from UMG within WhatsApp. UMG highlighted that this partnership with Meta to license music for WhatsApp creates “new value for UMG art

Bryce Connolly, professionally known as indie dance connoisseur mindchatter, delivered an electrifying live set at a jam-packed Sutro Stage during Outside Lands‘ 2024 installment. At the start of the year, Connolly issued an official remix of Poolside and Ben Browning’s “Ride With You,” streaming via Counter Records. Soon after, the New York City-bred producer shared two new singles, “Brain Pills” followed by “Corporate Shakespeare,” rounding out his second EP materializing on ODESZA‘s esteemed

This week, FNGRS CRSSD has revealed the phase one lineup for PROPER NYE/NYD’s highly anticipated return to San Diego’s iconic Petco Park on December 31 and January 1. Ringing in the new year, the multi-stage event will feature performances from electronic music’s brightest stars to set the tone for 2025. Southern California’s premier New Year’s Eve destination, PROPER draws top-tier talent from across the globe to the expansive grounds of Petco Park, perfectly situated in the heart of San Di

After a sensational inaugural year with 15,000 fans, Shaquille O’Neal’s Shaq’s Bass All Stars Festival is set to return, promising to be bigger and better than ever before. This November 16, 2024, the Panther Island Pavilion in Fort Worth, Texas will again become the heart of the bass music scene. T Anticipation for “the largest bass music festival in Texas returns” is building nationwide. The festival, produced in collaboration with Medium Rare and Disco Donnie Presents, promises an arr

Today FNGRS CRSSD has revealed the phase one lineup for PROPER NYE/NYD’s highly anticipated return to San Diego’s iconic Petco Park on December 31 and January 1. Ringing in the new year, the multi-stage event will feature performances from electronic music’s brightest stars to set the tone for 2025. The lineup is spearheaded by performances from dance music visionary Eric Prydz, who will also perform under his techno alias Cirez D, Belgian techno powerhouse Charlotte de Witte, GRAMMY-no

Armed with turntables and a baby bump, Lily McKenzie is redefining the sounds of resilience. The South London-based DJ, producer and singer-songwriter recently released Pressure, her debut EP, via Warner's Major Recordings label. Influenced by impending motherhood, the project palpitates with the raw energy of creation—both musical and maternal. In Pressure, McKenzie crafts haunting yet energetic dance music that echoes the complexities of her dual roles. With a growing life internally and a bur

The countdown to Amsterdam Dance Event 2024 has begun, and with it, the return of EDM.com's free "Insider Access" networking event. This October, the heartbeat of electronic dance music will palpitate through Amsterdam as the city's iconic ADE summit takes over from October 16-20. Amidst the flurry of panels, performances and parties, "Insider Access" is well-positioned to help set the tone for another unforgettable week. On Thursday, October 17th, ClinkNoord will open its doors to industry prof

Out today is the newest single from award-winning artist and producer Ben Böhmer, entitled ‘Rust.’ The track continues the lead up to Böhmer’s third studio album, Bloom, arriving September 27 via Ninja Tune.  While Ben’s previous singles serve as a stark departure from his signature sound—he’s determined to break out of the pre-fabricated boxes he’s been put—’Rust’ is a callback for his fans who adore the sound of his previous projects. Begin Again (2021) and Breathing (2019) earned Ben imme

Matt McBriar, one half of the renowned electronic music duo Bicep, has revealed a recent surgical procedure to remove a rare brain tumor. McBriar on Tuesday shared a statement via the band's Instagram page, writing that he started experiencing headaches and fatigue in late-2023 before conducting blood tests the following spring. The exams indicated "that something was wrong" so he opted for an MRI and CT scan, which detected a large tumor. McBriar says his doctors discovered a craniopharyngioma

Solomun’s label welcomes Fel C’s latest EP, “Berlin Plex,” a lively blend of techno and indie dance that’s making waves in the electronic music scene. Brazilian DJ Fel C‘s new EP, “Berlin Plex,” is garnering attention in the electronic music world with its debut on Solomun’s Diynamic label, reaching impressive chart positions in its first week. The Berlin Plex EP has climbed to the Top 4 in Melodic House & Techno and the Top 18 in Beatport’s overall sales ranking, marking a significant mile

Lifted in Sound is a real team effort. The EP’s got 6 tracks, with one original and five remixes, adding up to nearly 40 minutes of pure House Music. Carrillo Music has officially released “Lifted in Sound,” the latest single from established dance music artists Rod Carrillo and Ron Carroll. The track is available on all major streaming platforms such as Apple Music, Spotify, Beatport and is already making an impact on various music charts. The collaboration between Rod Carrillo and Ron Carrol

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Shaquille O'Neal, also known as DJ Diesel, the biggest DJ in the world, has revealed the lineup for the return of his curated event, Shaq's Bass All-Stars Festival. Featuring a blend of collaborators, fast-risers and seasoned veterans in the bass music community, there will be no shortage of drops at the Hall of Fame athlete's festival in 2024. Joining the NBA legend are Dion Timmer, Dirt Monkey and PEEKABOO, alongside a pair of b2b sets from Eptic and Space Laces as well as NGHTMRE and Dimensio

Fans can now nab a piece of trance music history for a good cause thanks to Amplifyd. The auction house has launched a new charitable auction featuring the sounds of a number of trance music's most influential artists. The sale features 52 lots of rare, autographed 12" vinyl pressings, and each artist involved has pledged to donate the proceeds to organizations like World Wildlife Fund, St. Jude's, CLAPA and the Institute of Cancer Research, among others. Included in the auction are classics lik

Electronic music also scored a gold this time in France, from the hand of two beloved locals. French Electronic duo and Dance icon Justice closed the largest sports event in style this time, as they provided an extended eighteen-minute musical spectacle at the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics on Sunday evening. A collection of their most celebrated tracks, including ‘Genesis‘, ‘Love S.O.S.‘, and ‘The End‘, formed the soundtrack as the 2024 Olympic athletes made their final entrance int

It turns out tons of viewers only knew "Nightcall" as "that song Ryan Gosling listens to in Drive. During the closing ceremony at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics, the French rock band Phoenix welcomed Kavinsky onstage for a performance of his seminal 2010 song "Nightcall" alongside Angèle. While the track never reached the top of the charts, its inclusion in the cult classic film Drive propelled it into mainstream consciousness back in 2011. The timeless track is now breaking Shazam records after

It turns out begging Porter Robinson to return to his Worlds-era sound works after all—it just took a decade. In honor of the tenth anniversary of Robinson's breakout album, he has unearthed and released a track that didn't make the cut back in 2014. Weeks after the release of his third album SMILE! :D, Robinson shared a tweet from 2020 revealing that he tried to include an additional interlude on Worlds, but didn't submit the track in time. He's now delivered "Hollowheart," a new collaboration

In the quiet spaces where memories linger and emotions softly entwine, Ben Böhmer’s latest single, "Rust," emerges as a tender embrace. Böhmer's latest gem from his forthcoming album Bloom envelops us in a world where every note feels like a gentle caress, every rhythm a heartbeat close to the skin. As the latest single from his forthcoming album, "Rust" stands as a poignant counterpoint to the bold strides of Böhmer's recent releases, "Hiding" featuring Lykke Li and "Best Life" with JONAH. Whil

When Formula 1 cars speed through the streets of Las Vegas this November, the roar of engines will be matched only by the roar of the crowd as Alesso takes the stage. The Swedish superstar talent has been announced among the headliners of the second annual Las Vegas Grand Prix weekend festivities. The "Heroes" producer will perform at the T-Mobile Zone at Sphere stage on November 22nd, strategically located at Turn 5G, one of the most challenging and thrilling sections of the track, where precis

What was meant to be a creative collaboration under the Balearic sun turned into a nightmare for Clean Bandit.  The British dance music trio was in Ibiza filming a music video for their new single "Cry Baby," a collaboration with David Guetta and Anne-Marie, when their celebration was cut abruptly short. While the group was out to dinner, thieves reportedly broke into Clean Bandit's hotel room and stole laptops, cameras and cash totaling €35,000 before crowbarring the room's window to make their

What was meant to be a creative collaboration under the Balearic sun turned into a nightmare for Clean Bandit.  The British dance music trio was in Ibiza filming a music video for their new single "Cry Baby," a collaboration with David Guetta and Anne-Marie, when their celebration was cut abruptly short. While the group was out to dinner, thieves reportedly broke into Clean Bandit's hotel room and stole laptops, cameras and cash totaling €40,000 before crowbarring the room's window to make their