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Breakaway is making its latest splash in Worcester, Massachusetts, gearing up for a debut that pours fuel on the fire of the country's largest music festival. Breakaway is in the midst of its busiest summer season yet with almost a dozen festivals across the US, including debut events in three new markets. Scheduled for September 6-7, its upcoming Mass edition has the feel of another home run for the surging festival brand. Tickets are on sale now. Hosted by Bobby Hendrickson of DJ Lovers Club f

Returning to the scenic Mulberry Mountain with a bang in 2024, the organizers of Backwoods Music Festival have announced its biggest lineup to-date. Scheduled for June 6-9 in Ozark, Arkansas, this year's fest marks Backwoods' 16-year anniversary. With more than 100 acts spread across four stages, festival-goers can expect a diverse array of musical talent across the genre spectrum. The lineup is impressive, featuring headliners ILLENIUM, Jai Wolf, STS9 and a "new live experience" from renowned e

ILLfest Music and Street Art Festival returns to Austin, Texas for its seventh edition in 2025. The newly announced lineup features headliners Tape B B2B Peekaboo, Wooli and Liquid Stranger plus a loaded undercard with names like Dancing Astronaut Artist to Watch in 2025 ALLEYCVT, HOL! and Ray Volpe. The festival takes place May 30 – June 1 at the Travis County Expo Center. For the first time, ILLfest has expanded their offering to three days giving festival goers an extra day to soak in the

Hailing from Greece and Italy respectively, house talents ILVS and Feb have received massive acclaim within the industry, yet their latest collaborative release “About You” proves that they’re only getting started. Coming to digital platforms via Sam Feldt’s very own Heartfeldt Records, “About You” brings intoxicating energy to the table, combining emotive vocals with catchy melodies and groovy drums. ILVS, also known as “The Sushi King,“ kickstarted his career back in 2018 and hasn’t looked ba

Hailing from Greece and Italy respectively, house talents ILVS and Feb have received massive acclaim within the industry, yet their latest collaborative release “About You” proves that they’re only getting started. Coming to digital platforms via Sam Feldt’s very own Heartfeldt Records, “About You” brings intoxicating energy to the table, combining emotive vocals with catchy melodies and groovy drums. ILVS, also known as “The Sushi King,“ kickstarted his career back in 2018 and hasn’t looked ba

Imagine Music Festival has announced the phase one lineup for its 2023 edition returning to Kingston Downs, GA from September 14-17. The festival has a history of booking some very creative B2B sets, and this year is no different. Catch Dillon Francis b2b Knock2, NGHTMRE b2b Diesel (Shaquille O’Neal), and more still to be announced. They haven’t skimped on headliners either, booking a wide variety of talent from SVDDEN DEATH to Chris Lake, REZZ to Dom Dolla, John Summit, SLANDER, and a special

Imagine Festival‘s founders say inflation and rising costs forced them to cancel the highly anticipated 2024 event, while also hinting at future editions being smaller in scale. Glenn and Maddy Goodhand, the husband-wife duo who founded Imagine, were blunt in their assessment of the festival’s challenges. “Prices kept going up and never went down“, Maddy revealed to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. “Our costs went up 50% from before COVID but we couldn’t justify raising our ticket prices by

In a surprising twist that has left fans and stakeholders in a state of disbelief, the much-anticipated Imagine Festival has announced a sudden halt to its operations for 2024. The festival, known for its immersive aquatic fairytale experience, has been a beacon for EDM lovers, bringing together a unique blend of music, art, and community. However, this year, the organizers have decided to take a step back, aiming to “enhance your experience,” as revealed in a heartfelt Instagram post addressed

IMAN is a producer who has been igniting the festival musical scene since day one. With top-notch production elements and bass-induced madness all apparent in his signature destructive sound, IMAN has been gathering his global fan-base at iconic venues such as Exchange LA and Aura. Continuing to make his mark with releases on labels such as Space Yacht and Rude Service, IMAN is back for more with the release of ‘Illest’ on the Crowsnest Audio Compilation album ‘Cyanolyca Nanus.’ A true represen

IMANU and Grabbitz are bringing out the heat just in time for summer, linking up with Deadbeats for their first collaboration, "FIRE." "FIRE" lives up to its name through and through, allowing the signature, brooding production of EDM.com Class 2023 star IMANU to flourish alongside Grabbitz's soul-stirring vocals. Its ominous bassline is enthralling, reeling us in with a four-on-the-floor sequence before the arrangement cuts to halftime with an aching halftime drop. Grabbitz has once again writt

Bass music phenom IMANU and vocalist RHODE have come together to create ‘All Too Late’, the lead track from IMANU’s upcoming EP. ‘All Too Late’ came out on Friday, January 24th, via Zeds Dead‘s outstanding record label Deadbeats. In fact, this awesome track from IMANU and RHODE offers an exciting preview of what fans can anticipate from the innovative Amsterdam-based DJ/producer’s latest project with Deadbeats. ‘All Too Late’ skillfully fuses elements of drum and bass, neuro-bass, and wave,

Summer is approaching and the weather is currently warming up and what better way to enhance the heat is by listening to ‘Fire’, the latest collaborative track from IMANU and Grabbitz. ‘Fire’ from IMANU and Grabbitz came out on May 10 and so far, the fiery vibe of the track continues to heat up dance floors, lounges, bedrooms, and living rooms worldwide. In fact, the track is out via Zeds Dead‘s awesome label, Deadbeats, and it brings out powerful, heavy-hitting bass rhythms from both producers.

IMANU continues to make his mark on the electronic scene with his genre-bending capabilities and willingness to push the sonic boundaries with every single song he releases. He just revealed his latest single “Aching (On A High)” via Zeds Dead’s esteemed imprint, Deadbeats. True to what we’ve come to expect, his creativity yet again impresses us with a more minimalist house approach that’s perfectly executed with a glimmering topline vocal. Everything comes together into a thumping, lo-fi ho

IMANU has never been one to follow the crowd, and his latest release proves why he's considered to be one of the foremost innovators of today's bass music scene. For his latest single "All Too Late," he's teamed up with Rhode to deliver a track with a characteristically fierce sense of rhythm. The track opens with wistful, almost ghostly vocal delivery from Rhode that hovers over a blooming bassline. The tension builds in the shadows of swelling atmospheres before erupting into a feverish drum &

If you haven’t been paying attention to IMANU, it’s not too late. In fact, now is the perfect time to catch up with the release of his debut album, Unfold, out today on Deadbeats. The young artist has been on my radar for a big but truly burst into my consciousness with his explosive b2b with Buunshin from the Secret Sky live stream in early 2021. Since then, he’s received support from Beatport, BBC Radio 1, Spotify, and more. Even just looking at the features on his album and you’ll see names

Imazee, the artist born out of a profound love for music, takes center stage with his latest Deep House EP, ‘Dark Dream.’ Released via Rebel Musique, the independent label that empowers artists to embrace their destinies, this EP is not just a collection of tracks; it’s a rebel anthem that echoes through the realms of electronic music. Imazee’s dedication to Deep House is evident in every beat and melody of ‘Dark Dream.’ The EP is a sonic journey that captures the essence of creativity withi

Odds are, you've heard Levity's "Flip It" or at least one of its many remixes. The dubstep hit is one of seven from their new EP, which takes fans on a colorful, bass-fueled rollercoaster ride through the cosmos of their singular sound. It's hard to believe two summers have passed since the EDM.com Class of 2024 trio's breakout moment at Electric Forest 2023, where they performed a surprise pop-up set and lit the fuse of their meteoric rise. Now, after electrifying countless major festival crowd

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Mother nature strikes once more. This time we are looking at a scary and dramatic turn of events. EDC China is forced to cancel the music festival amids an incoming Typhoon. The cyclone will make landfall during the event dates. Typhoon Bebinca EDC China expressed in a dishearted message on social media that the event had to be cancelled due to an impending typhoon. Insomniac followed closely with the Suzhou City Typhoon Defense Emergency Plan. They also ensured how much headliners mean

The first day of IMS Ibiza 2024 started in a packed indoor summit room with hosts Pete Tong and Jaguar welcoming thousands of delegates, before plunging into the IMS Business Report. In business terms, the report showed that the past year has been one of solid growth – not the dramatic post-COVID bounce-back of ‘22, but a strong, more uniform surge across everything from live events to publishing. In cultural terms, the research showed there’s clearly still work to be done to make sure every par

The electronic dance music industry has achieved a remarkable $11.8 billion valuation, according to the 2024 IMS Business Report. Reinforcing its prestige as a cultural and economic force, the global dance music business "is now firmly in its post-pandemic growth phase" after achieving 17% revenue growth in 2023, per the report. The upsurge can be attributed to EDM's universal appeal, technological integration and unparalleled ability to captivate audiences. As the genre's popularity snowballs a

Imagine a pulsating rhythm, a sea of people moving in perfect harmony, and the energy electrifying the air – welcome to the soul-stirring universe of dance music. And this November, this universe is set to converge in the dazzling cityscape of Dubai, as the acclaimed dance industry conference, the International Music Summit (IMS), returns to the Middle East. IMS Dubai is more than just an event. It’s a sight to behold, a feast for the senses, and a nod to the power and impact of music and da

Following its landmark 2024 debut, Beatport Presents: International Music Summit (IMS) Dubai returns for a second edition this November 13–14, 2025, reigniting global interest in the MENA region’s fast-growing music industry. The summit will once again unfold inside 25hours Hotel One Central, one of Dubai’s most progressive venues. IMS Dubai 2025 builds on its now-established four pillars—Music, Culture, Finance, and Technology—with two full days of keynote sessions, panels, networking, and

IMS Ibiza, the thought-leadership platform at the intersection of culture, education, industry, and wellness in electronic music, announces today the first details of its curated programming for the sixteenth edition of the summit, inviting the electronic music community to nominate speakers and panellists they want to see tackle key topics and issues.  The summit aims to bridge generational gaps, delving into four decades of electronic music, looking for the insights, values, and experiences t