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Hardwell is ready to turn back time and drop the beats that defined an era at Tomorrowland, where in 2024 the dance music legend will captivate fans with a nostalgic EDM throwback set. In a move that has fans buzzing with anticipation, Hardwell has announced a special EDM throwback set during Tomorrowland's first weekend. The revelation comes after the Dutch DJ ran an Instagram poll, sparking a frenzy of excitement among his followers. It turns out the crowd was indeed feeling a trip down memory

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Floating Points is delivering on some unfinished business with the release of his new album, Cascade. The announcement of his upcoming album follows in the footsteps of 2019's Crush, a record that was set to dominate dancefloors before the pandemic forced a global halt to live performances. Picking up where he left off, Floating Points is set to continue the saga this fall and is leading the cycle with the project's lead single, "Key103," a full-blown sonic odyssey. A song in three acts, "Key103

Another chapter in the colossal duo of Wooli and Excision is set to unfold, and rising bass music star Tape B is joining the effort.  Letting the mammoth project out of the bag, Wooli took to X to share a photo of the three producers ordering sushi to the studio following a session. The collaborative offering promises to deliver a trifecta of unique styles. Excision and Wooli's storied history has yielded earth-shaking collaborations including "Titans, "Another Me" and "Zombie," among many other

When it comes to artists with a ton of momentum behind themselves, look no further than Avious. Gaining international recognition with his releases ‘Take Me Home‘ and ‘Midnight’, Avious is showing no signs of slowing down with the release of his brand new EP titled ‘A New World’ via the Juicy Music imprint. Avious is no stranger to Miami’s legendary Juicy Music record label. Those previously mentioned singles dropped on the imprint and now he’s taken it to the next level with the release of

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An in-depth investigation by 404 Media has uncovered a sophisticated technological battle between ticket scalpers and major ticketing platforms like Ticketmaster and AXS. The full report, available on the 404 Media website, details how scalpers have managed to circumvent anti-scalping measures on supposedly ‘untransferable’ tickets. The Technology Behind the Tickets The ‘rotating barcode’ systems employed by Ticketmaster and AXS are at the heart of this issue. These systems generate new barco

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Mark Knight is a legend in the house music scene. He’s teamed up with James Hurr to make what looks like it will be one of the hottest club songs of the summer. ‘You Take Me Higher’ is their new tune, out on Toolroom Records. Knight has had a lot of awesome high-profile collaborations in the past few months. You may remember his works with Green Velvet and Darius Syrossian, two big names in the business. Knight and Hurr looked back at house music history. This is how they came up with You Ta

Tomorrowland has unveiled the full timetable for both 2024 weekends. It’s time to plan your festival experience. With more than 800 artists over the three days, we know that the task is not as simple as it seems. This is why we have tried to build something that, hopefully, will help everyone figure it out. We know that there are already a hundred types of planners for Tomorrowland but, we have chosen to take a slightly different approach. Most of the time they’re built to let you choose wha

Prepare for the arrival of Spanish superstar Dosem’s highly anticipated fourth studio album, Desire. this summer. With a remarkable career spanning over 15 years, Dosem is a name you must know. Just last week, he made this electrifying announcement and graced us with his first single, ‘Answer’ featuring the talented SOHMI. Desire is slated for release via Anjunadeep on August 30th, following his successful releases of Time After Time EP, Digital Futures EP and Dream Decoder. Get ready for a musi

The King of Big Room is back. Hardwell announced on Instagram that he will be playing a throwback EDM set at Tomorrowland Weekend 1. He will be playing the Freedom stage on July 19th. He let his fans decide with a poll, and confirmed the winning choice in his story a few days ago. The other options were “Guilty Pleasure Set (vinyl)” and “Underground Set”. While those also sounded very tempting, the Throwback set won with a commanding 71% of the vote. Hardwell will be on the Mainstage for the se

No Somos Nada from Salcedo and Knxashi lands as the sophomore release from Salia Sounds, the exciting new label coming out of the Urban latin music scene. A testament to resilience and vulnerability Kxnashi and Salcedo combine introspective lyrics with diverse and creative production from Salia Sounds regular Wiguez with the aim of capturing the complexity of human relationships and the raw emotions that arise from heartbreak.An emotional journey that reflects internal struggle and loss, No Som

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ODESZA was bringing the heat to The Gorge this past weekend. Both literally and figuratively. On Saturday, a small accidental brush fire was caused by their pyrotechnics being blown away by the wind to the wrong place, which led them to end their show early. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. This was their final show in their 3-run experience at The Gorge Amphitheater in Washington. It also marked their final show of The Last Goodbye tour, which has hit 54 shows at 48 venues across Nor

On June 21st, the team of Opiuo and Ashez dropped their collaborative EP, Underground, and this EP is perfect for anyone who loves fantastic bass with great sprinkles of powerful melodies. On May 31st, the duo released the title track and its intricate grooves ensured that the listener would jam on with genuine joy on their faces. The Underground EP has four tracks, including the title track of course, and it shows the innovative musical styles of both artists who crafted this EP into a memorabl

In an era when artists increasingly favor singles over cohesive long-form projects, it's a rare delight to find a dance album that fully immerses you in another world.  That's exactly what salute has achieved with their debut album, TRUE MAGIC. Spanning 14 tracks, the record brings fans on a visceral and vibrant journey from front to back, its first track brimming with as much energy and passion as its last.  Even though the prolific producer approached the album with the goal of making as much

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Calvin Harris and Ellie Goulding's collaborative chemistry is a gift that keeps on giving. They reunited last year to release "Miracle," which Harris said at the time marked the completion of a "trilogy" of bangers after teaming up for 2012's "I Need Your Love" and 2014's "Outside." They're now back with a fourth collaboration, which the chart-topping dance music superstar recently tested out for a crowd on the island of Ibiza during a DJ set at Ushuaïa. Much like Harris and Goulding's collabora

Joel Zimmerman, better known as deadmau5, has long been a pivotal figure in the Electronic music scene. From his iconic mau5head to his groundbreaking tracks, deadmau5 has continually pushed the boundaries of EDM. Let’s dive into his musical evolution, his recent releases, and the thrilling news about his upcoming EP and album. Exciting News: New EP and Album on the Horizon Fans of deadmau5, also known as the Hoard, were recently treated to an exciting announcement directly from the man

Two of the biggest names in the industry, Armin van Buuren and David Guetta, have announced their first-ever collaborative single. Titled ‘In The Dark,’ the track promises to be a standout addition to the summer’s music lineup. Featuring vocals by American songwriter Aldae, known for his collaborations with major artists like Justin Bieber and Shawn Mendes, the single is set to drop on July 12, 2024. Last week, fans got a sneak peek of ‘In The Dark’ during Guetta’s iconic Ushuaïa Ibiza resid

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Hi, Who are you? Hey, I’m Drone an electronic artist out of Bristol and this is my new baby Evil Sky. What’s your ethos?  The ethos of the label is to release all sorts of electronic music and not to be confined to one specific genre. Whether that’s club music or stuff that’s a bit weirder and more experimental. I see the start of this project as a blank canvas, there are no rules for how to approach it and I almost feel like I’m starting from scratch again but in a good way. The id

The electronic music community is constantly evolving with new sounds inspired by the scene of yesteryear. EDM.com's weekly Fresh Picks series discovers new music and unearths influential tracks that help define the underground dance scene. You can find the below tracks on EDM.com's Fresh Picks Playlist. Follow to stay up-to-date and submit tracks for consideration here. EDM.com Fresh Picks wes mills - early days Khamsin, Kidswaste - lonely again.. Cospe - Attracted AK - Lost in Myself Ariza - D