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Italy’s globally acclaimed KappaFuturFestival has unveiled its first wave of artists that will perform at its 12th edition returning to Parco Dora, Torino on July 4-6, 2025. The event remains one of the world’s most celebrated electronic music events, connecting the many facets of Italian culture to the past, present, and future of the genre’s foremost flag bearers. Let’s take a look at some of the names we know so far. The lineup is spearheaded by the legendary Carl Cox, a Kappa FuturFesti

Italy’s globally acclaimed Kappa FuturFestival has unveiled its phase two artist lineup ahead of its 12th edition. Returning to Parco Dora, Torino on July 4-6, 2025, Kappa FuturFestival remains one of the world’s most celebrated electronic music events. It connects the many facets of Italian culture to the past, present, and future of the genre’s foremost flag bearers. Kappa FuturFestival’s phase two lineup continues to shine a light on the festival as a melting pot of leading international

Mawimbi EP by Kareem Ali After the pandemic, the world paused, giving rise to a new creative freedom, and Kareem Ali emerged as one of the shining talents. Praised by Boiler Room, Rolling Stone and Pitchfork, his new EP Mawimbi with Noire & Blanche Records captures the essence of aerial deep house. Ali’s unique blend of Afrofuturism and his cosmic vision shape this project, drawing from Miles Davis’ jazz and the influence of legends like Sun Ra. Mawimbi is a stunning exploration of s

With a vision to redefine dubstep, future and melodic bass music, Kartypartyy and Cyrus Gold have quickly become two artists to know about in the bass music scene. Uniting for their highly anticipated collaboration “No More Lies“, Kartypartyy and Cyrus Gold have releasing this heater via Barong Family just in time for festival season. It’s a high energy song which features soothing vocals from FUNN and quickly takes a turn as listeners are welcomed into the realms of dubstep signatures. Wit

Welcoming in the new year on the hardest note, Kartypartyy has joined forces with Past12 for their menacing single “RAGE” featuring the electrifying vocals of Becko. Inviting their fan base to rage no matter what time of the day it is, the highly-anticipated collaboration earned a signing to the iconic label, Barong Family. The minute you press play, guitar chords and alarming instrumentals flow immaculately with energetic vocals to pump listeners up for the madness to come. All hell breaks los

When it comes to making electrifying music that seems to encompass endless energy, KartyPartyy and TEKNiCOLOR are two artists who instantly come to mind. Hailing from deep within the American Northwoods, TEKNiCOLOR is on the forefront of the next generation of genre-bending producers quickly emerging on the scene today. Over the past year, his unique and forward-thinking production style has been turning heads among industry heavyweights and on dancefloors worldwide – earning him multiple top 1

KARTYPARTYY (Kart) is a Bass DJ & Producer based in Bangkok, Thailand who continues to deliver incredible, forward thinking music. Whether it’s BASS, Dubstep, Melodic Dubstep, or anything that hits hard; everything revolves around his love and passion for Rock. It was his passion and hunger for more that led to Kart being at the forefront of this genre in Thailand. Since 2017 Kart has stayed humble, playing small gigs at any club in Asia that would be brave enough to play some new sound. Tod

If there was ever a song to get us through hump day, it’s “Rock Like This“, the booming bass eccentric single from the brilliant minds of Kartypartyy and PURGE. Both Kartpartyy and PURGE have Asian roots and met for the first time at EDC Las Vegas 2021. Kartypartyy was playing on the Welcome Records Art Car takeover and invited PURGE to come rock with him on stage and boom, the rest is history! One listen to through and it’s evident how well Kartypartyy and PURGE work together. According to the

KAS:ST makes an impressive return to the HILOMATIK record label of HI-LO, the techno alias of Oliver Heldens, with his new single, ‘Sound Of The Soul’. In fact, this release of this exciting track is building on the momentum of his 2024 release, ‘DGAF’. Furthermore, this fresh track explores the deeper, more melodic facets of his sound, fusing powerful driving rhythms with rich, emotive undertones. The composition resonates with an undeniable intensity, creating a listening experience that reach

KAS:ST is a DJ from Paris and he just released his latest single, ‘Are We Truly Free?‘, on Insomniac’s Interstellar Recordings. This phenomenal talent also leads his own label, Flyance Records, where he curates excellent melodic techno. His new single continues the trend of producing and dropping innovative music that brings in the best elements from the melodic and driving techno spaces. ‘Are We Truly Free?’ from KAS:ST is a must-hear single that contains a great amount of uplifting synths that

The French electronic music team known for their hard-hitting techno compositions, KAS:ST, exhibits a mesmerizing artistic development on their most recent track “Are We Truly Free?” Published on Insomniac’s Interstellar Recordings, this tune represents their first on the melodic techno-oriented label and points to an interesting new path in their sonic adventure. The song shows their adaptability as producers since it differs significantly from the trademark strong techno sound of KAS:ST. They

The French project KAS:ST just released an insanely fun (and unexpected) Psytrance Track under HI-LO’s Label HILOMATIK. Just recently, the project was a duo that turned solo as of March of this year. This might’ve worked for the best, as this year has been major for KAS:ST. The track might be very non-chalant in nature, but we surely give a F… you know what I mean. ‘DGAF’ The track has the vital elements of Psychedelic Trance. A tasty high-speed, galloping two-beat bass, withlots of s

Kasablanca is resynthesizing The Prodigy’s iconic single ‘Breathe‘. You may have heard the viral release first at their Group Therapy Weekender set at The Gorge Amphitheater. While the song was never intended to see an official release, the fans wanted it. So, with the blessing of The Prodigy themselves, Kasablanca’s cover of ‘Breathe’ is now commercially available. 2023 held some good music moments, and this was no exception. The duo captivated the audience with this track, a surprising, thumpi

Its my favourite day of the week, new music Friday! Today on EDMTunes we share something very exciting. The fan girl in me can’t tame my excitement. If you were at Kasablanca’s Ultra Miami Set a few weeks ago you’d have heard this track with a heartfelt message from Shaun. Or if you have been following Lane 8, you’d have heard it at Igloofest in Montreal or his recent mixtape! Out today finally on Anjunabeats is ‘Remission’ along with an extended version. The track doubles as the lead single fro

Kasablanca just announced the release of their debut album, Higher Resolution (Side A), set for October 2024, along with an album tour to kick off right after. If that wasn’t enough, they also gifted us with the first single off the album, a collaboration with Nordic duo anamē, entitled ‘Daydream.’   Originally debuted on the Anjunadeep 15 mixed compilation in May, ‘Daydream’ has been a highly requested track from both acts, with many fans excited for the team-up of two rapidly rising heavyw

Kasablanca delivers the fourth single of their upcoming debut album, ‘Higher Resolution’ (Side A), this time with their viral official cover of The Prodigy’s iconic track from 1996, ‘Breathe.’ Quickly becoming a chart-topping single in the late ’90s, ‘Breathe’ was the second single from The Prodigy’s third album ‘The Fat of the Land.’ The song saw widespread critical acclaim around the world, hitting number 1 on UK music charts, going on to be 2x certified platinum, and earning a spot as one

Kasablanca burst onto the scene back in 2020 with their standout Human Learning EP (Armada Music). Now, the mysterious techno outfit take to deadmau5’s mau5trap label for their latest 2-track offering. Their Cronus/Volition project is out now on all platforms, and is a sonic offering of immense technical prowess. Kasablanca’s musical identity comes from their use of melodic retro textures combined with the rhythmic fundamentals of house & techno. The pair blend genres and influences like RU

Kasablanca have struck a chord once again, this time fueling a '90s classic with new life as their explosive cover of The Prodigy’s "Breathe" hits streaming services. What started as a spontaneous, fan-favorite live performance has now been immortalized, thanks in part to the blessing of The Prodigy themselves. First unveiled during their performance at 2023's Above & Beyond Group Therapy Weekender, Kasablanca's stunning reinvention of the band's generational anthem redefines it for a new er

Happy New Music Friday! Today we introduce ‘Breathe’, the fourth single from Kasablanca’s highly-anticipated album Higher Resolution. Experience their electrifying new sound now, available on all major streaming platforms! Breathe – The Prodigy Prepare to be blown away by The Kasablanca boys’ sensational official cover of The Prodigy’s timeless 1996 hit, ‘Breathe’. Hitting the music scene in the late ’90s, ‘Breathe’ quickly climbed the charts and attained 2x platinum status. It sol

Kasablanca delivers the first half of their debut album Higher Resolution. It brings fans an 11-track Side A complete with seven new tracks. They have quickly risen through the ranks of dance music must-see acts over the past four years. This was attained after hitting through multiple milestones. Launching into the scene with their first singles in 2020, they struck gold with their hit collaboration with Lane 8. Titled ‘Run’, it has been streamed over 40M times post which they haven’t looked ba

After a year that has certainly not been without its ups and downs, Kasablanca are seeing the path forward with clarity.  The enigmatic electronic music duo have announced the release of their debut album, soon to arrive in two distinct parts. However, the record isn't merely a musical milestone—it's a deeply personal project that carries significant weighty in the wake of Micky Kasablanca's early-2024 cancer diagnosis.  Shrouded in mystery, often letting their music speak louder than words, the

Kasablanca are set to re-define the AV experience in South East Asia! Their acclaimed Higher Resolution tour makes its way to India spanning across 3 cities over the course of this weekend. The tour is a known celebration of their artistic journey with high-energy live sets coupled with an immersive experience. Kasablanca have quickly risen through the ranks of dance music must-see acts over the past four years. Launching into the scene with their first singles in 2020, they struck gold with the

In early 2024, the dance music world was shaken by the news of a heartbreaking cancer diagnosis from Kasablanca's Micky. But in true Kasablanca fashion, the duo has turned this profound challenge into a source of creative strength with their latest release, "Terminal Feeling." Micky Kasablanca, one half of the duo, had to abruptly cancel several tour dates earlier this year following emergency surgery and "aggressive" chemotherapy. But even in the face of adversity, their spirit remained unbroke

In just a few years, Kasablanca have proven they have a lot to say—and they’re not done yet.  The duo's debut album, Higher Resolution, to be released in two parts, is an intimate and deeply layered expression of their journey, both personal and musical. After a few years of explosive success, the duo is still maintaining their place as one of electronic music’s most compelling acts of the moment. The album is an exploration of resilience, personal battles, rebirth and the drive to keep moving f

In an era where time slips through our fingers like sand, Kasbo's new album, The Learning of Urgency, is a timely message to pause. Kasbo's third LP is his most reflective work to date, a testament to a profound shift in perspective. After grappling with stress-induced hearing loss in 2019, he took a four-year hiatus to craft an album that rejects the pervasive "rise and grind" mentality of today’s society. "I feel that it's just a product of the internet, and it being so readily available for u