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Influenced by the high-energy sound system culture of West Bengal. Listen here https://steelcitydancediscs.lnk.to/Overbit Overbit’ lands as the debut single and first taster of the forthcoming Mela EP spanning four dynamic club tracks that draw a direct line between Indian sound clashes and the forward-thinking pulse of UK club culture. Mela (translating to festival/gathering) sees the Indian-born, Brooklyn-based duo dive into the riotous sound clash traditions of West Bengal and Maharashtra,

Eric Anders and Mark O’Bitz are a prolific indie folk/Americana duo who have produced some of the most interesting and beautiful work the genre has seen in the last four years. With the harmoizing aptitude of Fleet Foxes and the like but the post-punk grit of Tom Waits, these two artists are well-known by those of us at YEDM who follow such circles, but we never thought they’d end up featured on YEDM. We should never underestimate the innovation of a good artist, and the newly remixed versions o

Indira Paganotto is set to return to Amnesia Ibiza this summer. She will take over the curation of The Club Room as part of Joseph Capriati’s Metamorfosi residency. Metamorfosi opens on July 19th and closes on September 6th. Expect a season filled with pulsating energy and enveloping rhythms. Paganotto, the Spanish artist, has delighted audiences worldwide with her potent techno sound and technical skills as a DJ. Over the past 12 months, she has played at major clubs and festivals while also

Indira Paganotto is set to return to Amnesia Ibiza this summer and take over curation of The Club Room as part of Joseph Capriati’s Metamorfosi residency. Metamorfosi opens on 19th July and closes on 6th September so promises eight unmissable Fridays of high-class musical action in the world’s most celebrated club. Paganotto is one of the hottest stars in the contemporary scene. The Spanish artist has a potent sound and plenty of technical skill as a DJ and has played every major club and fe

The organizers of the Amsterdam Dance Event, the world's leading electronic music summit, have revealed the first batch of speakers for its 2024 ADE Lab program. The entry-level program features a spate of experiences, like masterclasses, Q&A sessions and demo drops, designed for attendees to better grasp the many creative disciplines of a career in electronic music. It differs from ADE's Pro conference, which caters to more experienced music industry professionals. This year, ADE is splinte

The name on every Hard Techno fan’s mind: Sara Landry, is joining forces with one of the scene’s most revered innovators, Indira Paganotto to cast a spell with an invigorating collaborative sonic offering – ‘Pressure (Indira Paganotto Remix).’ The addictive new track is akin to throwing gasoline on a fire as it ramps up the energy on an already turbo-charged track that has electrified dance floors across the globe. listeners are plunged into a dark paradise of communion and catharsis. The tr

Indo Warehouse, the innovative label at the forefront of house music, continues to carve out a unique niche with their Indo House sound; a seamless fusion of South Asian cultural influences with electronic beats. The label continues to push boundaries with its latest groundbreaking release. Co-founder Kahani teams up with Jeff Veliz to present “Chaiyya II,” a reinterpretation of the iconic Bollywood anthem “Chaiyya Chaiyya.“ Originally composed by Academy Award-winning AR Rahman and immortali

The hero of the documentary Era of Dance and the ideologist of revolutionary rave culture events during the 80s and 90s Indulis Bilzens passed away in Frankfurt following an illness. Last weekend in Frankfurt people from different generations who were close connected to Bilzens, said Adios to the Master (as many called him). Indulis Bilzens. Born in Riga on April 27, 1940 – a refugee of WW2- graduating from the Latvian Gymnasium in Munster, Cambridge College and Technical University of Stutt

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In response to several high-profile incidents resulting in loss of life or serious injury, a collaborative effort has been undertaken by the UK Crowd Management Association, Night Time Industries Association, LIVE, and UK Door Security Association. Alongside experts and key stakeholders from the industry, they have unveiled a comprehensive best practice guide to enhance crowd management practices in performance spaces and licensed venues across the United Kingdom. This initiative aims to pro

Launched by EDM producer Blaqout and and sponsored by Prysm Talent Agency, music industry course Industry Renegade aims to become the one-stop-shop for every producer who wants to turn their passion into a successful career within the industry. When you’re starting out, music industry mentorships are all you need, yet good resources can oftentimes be very pricey, and this is what Blaqout has set out to solve. With a career that spans across the past decade, Blaqout is a self-taught professional

The success story of manager Alex Akleh is like that of a fairytale. When artists like ACRAZE blast off to the top of every chart overnight, people love to boast how they were “there before he blew up”, but no one has the right to this claim like Alex does. Not only has he been managing him from the very start, but it’s largely due to his unwavering hustle and tenacity that ACRAZE’s instant stardom was made possible. What began as a switch-up of styles eventually became the notorious “Do It To

From busking in the streets of NY in the late ‘90s to building a massive career for himself over the span of more than two decades, Coke Beats is widely considered one of the legends in the scene. Having toured all around the world, on top of collaborating with everyone from Cash Money Records, Famous Dex and Sean Kingston to LL Cool J, Lil Tjay and many more, Coke Beats has an impressive list of achievements under his belt, and is showing no signs of stopping anytime soon.  Coke Beats ha

Tap into the riddim. Infekt returns to Disciple Records with “Money Dance” – a standout track on the label’s Alliance Vol. 7 compilation. The track reels you in with a mischievous hook of distorted instrumentals and seamlessly builds up into an eruptive drop that will have your head banging against the rails. “Monkey Dance” comes as part of the release of Alliance Vol. 7, which includes tracks from the likes of Virtual Riot, Barely Alive, Ray Volpe, Bandlez and other Disciple family favorites.

You're going to end up playing INFEKT's new single a lot more than two times. INFEKT, one of today's most exciting producers in the bass music scene, this week released his second track on Monstercat, "Play It Twice." After recently wrapping up his "Veggie Friends" tour, he's now poised to drop a new EP, VEGGIE GAMES, on the label.  Following his Monstercat Uncaged debut back in March, "Play It Twice" is the latest monstrous bass record from the Germany-born producer. Known for delivering some o

Esteemed DJ and electronic music producer Jackmaster has died at the age of 38, his family announced today. The influential Scottish artist, whose real name was Jack Revill, tragically succumbed to complications from an "accidental head injury" sustained on the island of Ibiza. "It is with profound sorrow that we confirm the untimely passing of Jack Revill, known to many as Jackmaster," reads a statement released on Revill's Instagram today. "Jack tragically died in Ibiza on the morning of 12th

Deep, Dark & Dangerous has added another legend to their roster, Caspa, who is back with a new EP. Inner Space is the dubstep icon's debut on the TRUTH-curated label, featuring four tracks that explore the deeper end of his sound. The opening track "Overlords" features gargantuan bass that warps and melts like a spaceship engine powering down after jumping to lightspeed, while the eerie "Gummo" opts for subtle wobbles beneath haunting keys. "Interdimensional" also delivers Caspa's signature

HARD Summer 2024, held at the Hollywood Park Complex in SoFi Stadium, attracted thousands of electronic music fans with performances from top acts like Disclosure, Major Lazer, and Sofi Tukker. However, the event also sparked a wave of noise complaints from residents, including those as far as El Segundo, prompting swift action from Inglewood city officials. Mayor James T. Butts Jr. responded quickly to the complaints, noting that the noise issues began during soundchecks on August 2. Unlike

Up to 24 independent music venues in the UK are to receive groundbreaking training to tackle sexual violence and harassment as part of a large scale rollout by national NTE initiative Safer Dance. Expert trainers and speakers from specialist music industry and charity bodies will deliver the pilot – initially taking place in the West Midlands – via a series of awareness days for staff from grassroots live music operations. The programme has been designed to coincide with the arrival of new ‘

In this candid and riveting interview, Dutch DJ and producer Tony Junior takes us on his incredible journey from a rock music teenager to becoming one of the biggest names in EDM and the Hardstyle scene. We dive deep into how Tony’s passion for electronic music was ignited after discovering the raw power and energy of hardstyle. He opens up about making the transition from playing in rock bands to immersing himself in EDM production and performing at the biggest festivals like Tomorrowland,

Visionary live act, DJ, and producer Innellea has announced the launch of his highly anticipated label, belonging – a boundary-defying creative sanctuary. Here, music, art, and community converge. The imprint arrives with the release of ‘Inside Your Mind,‘ a collaboration with TH:EN and Carlo Whale. This collaboration marks the first chapter in the unfolding story of this new venture.  ‘Inside Your Mind’ ‘Inside Your Mind’ masterfully bridges the gap between Indie Dance, Melodic Techn

Innellea takes us back into his dark but comforting universe with his new single ‘Euphoria‘. A song that, as its name suggests, indicates a feeling of great emotion for a specific event, such as a celebration or an important milestone in our lives. Available now via his imprint Distorted Youth. Since the beginning of his productive activity back in 2016 until the latest songs and remixes, Innellea has always shown that, although his predominant style is susceptible to be within the house and

Innervisions has pushed the accelerator this summer. Dixon and Âme‘s label has released not one, but two new tunes in two weeks or so. The imprint welcomes Jimi Jules back with a new project and the tune Human Rights and Trikk with Fortuna. Let’s first have a look at Human Rights. The single is the first installment of Jules’ new conceptual project Now. This creative and evolving platform explores life, love, togetherness, and the above-all joy of making music without losing track of reality.

Aimee May enchants with “Cosmic Love,” her new single exploring AI-driven cosmic love. As one of the first photorealistic, AI-generated avatars launched in August 2023, Aimee May blends human creativity with technological innovation. Under the direction of Pascal Davis, who composed the music and used Aimee May’s distinctive AI-generated voice, the track “Cosmic Love” explores new dimensions of digital artistry. Pascal also created the entire music video using advanced video prompting techniques

The latest release from Joey Jax is “Hello, World!” a personal selection of 12 of his earlier tracks chosen to tell an upbeat origin story. Many of the tracks lean into melodic territory, exploring pads, ambiences, textures, and dance, which reflect Joey Jax’s positive feelings towards programming music with both analog and digital technology. Joey Jax’s debut album, ‘Hello, World!’, is an electrifying journey through the pulse of contemporary electronic music, paying tribute to the beats of t