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Vilas Monnappa’s latest offering, “Techno Melody O India” is an 18-track compilation. It is a bold exploration of the intersection between India‘s rich musical heritage and the pulsating rhythms of modern electronic dance music. Monnappa is known for his innovative approach to music production. He has crafted a sonic journey that exceeds both time and geography. “Techno Melody O India” mixes two distinct musical traditions. It also creates an entirely new auditory experience. The album’s stre

The 20th edition of Defqon.1 Weekend Festival, the world’s largest harder styles festival, took place from June 27-30, 2024, in Biddinghuizen, Netherlands. This year’s event was larger than ever attracting 250,000 visitors from over 100 countries and featuring more than 500 artists across four action-packed days. Defqon.1 Weekend Festival has solidified its position as not only the biggest harder styles festival globally, but also the largest dance festival in the Netherlands. With four spec

Dive into this short film of Max Cooper earlier this year at London’s Barbican Theatre (a favourite venue of ours) Max Cooper has carved a unique space as an audio-visual artist with a science PhD and an international reputation as a leading electronic musician. His work carries an emotional resonance and sensory immersion, often focusing on humanity’s place in the world. He merges electronic music and visual art with scientific enquiry through installations, live performances, immersive aud

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Ten albums in three years. That’s still the cosmic mission of the Berlin post-kraut trio YELKA with Daniel Meteo, Christian Obermaier, and the namesake Yelka Wehmeier. With the album “For,” there was a Label change. After releasing three albums in 2023 with Maurice Summen, head of Fun In The Church they passed the label responsibilities to Karaoke Kalk. Karaoke Kalk is a friendly label founded in Cologne known for establishing the Berlin post-wende scene (fall of the wall scene). The tri

Ross From Friends (aka Felix Clary Weatherall) returns to Brainfeeder under his new Bubble Love alias, breathing fresh life into two classic RFF tracks: “Love Divide”, from 2021’s ‘Tread’ album; and “The Knife” from his 2017 debut ‘Family Portrait’. On “Love Divide (Bubble Love Remix)” Weatherall retains all of the emotional heft of the original whilst ramping up the four-to-the-floor elements to deliver a peak-time remix that elevates the track from its worthy status as one of the highlight

In this exclusive interview, we sit down with the talented Electronic Music Producer and DJ, Craig Oram, to discuss his exciting projects for 2024. From his methods to creating energetic DJ sets to his plans for the upcoming festival season, Craig shares insights into his latest productions and the inspirations behind his unique sound. As he prepares to release new tracks and remixes, Craig talks about his creative challenges, collaborative efforts, and how he plans to push the boundaries of his

Cristoph has teamed up with the legendary dance music icons Pete Tong and Paul Rogers in remaking the latter duo’s ‘Where’s The Music Gone’. This remake of ‘Where’s The Music Gone’ has arrived on Above & Beyond‘s world-famous Anjunadeep label and it arrives nearly 13 years after the original hit song’s release. During those 13 years, Pete Tong has made ‘Where’s The Music Gone’ into a beloved classic amongst fans worldwide, especially at his must-attend Ibiza residencies. Fast-forward to 2024

The Mayan Warrior team have announced a new car concept, ‘Mayan Warrior Galaxyer’, which will participate in their Halloween event in Los Angeles. The event will take place on October 26th and its organizers are “Stranger Than”, an exciting indie event collective that is also from Los Angeles and also one of the Mayan Warrior’s long-time partners. Additionally, the Halloween event will be the first off-playa appearance of the ‘Mayan Warrior Galaxyer’ since it debuted at the most recent Burning M

As the sun dipped below the horizon at Encore Beach Club, Marshmello was only just beginning to heat up.  Wrapping up his scheduled daytime performance during the final weekend of June, the superstar DJ and producer had one more special surprise up his sleeve. Welcoming fans to an afterparty on the Wynn Resorts property, he kept spirits high throughout the evening with a tantalizing preview of new music, including a gritty new collaboration with EDM.com Class of 2024 inductee Hamdi. The intimate

Yes, we have to admit. In the past, we were looking at the latest and most updated Tomorrowland mainstage pictures—every single detail and element. We wanted to know before anyone else. And we weren’t the only ones, of course. We heard of stories about people sneaking inside the festival area when construction where ongoing to have a shot of the main stage. People even started to fly drones on top of the park where Tomorrowland is held. We reached a point where everyone knew exactly what th

Promising a month of the finest UKG, Drum & Bass, Dubstep and UK Funky, revered DJ/Producer Zed Bias continues celebrating his 25-year tenure with the hallowed XOYO Friday Night Residency this summer. Building on its reputation as London’s leading bass music fortress, XOYO London and its sought-after Friday night residency prepares to welcome another legend of the game as renowned UKG trailblazer Zed Bias hosts a four-week program this August. Following the success of his sold out show at f

Overmono are set to perform live alongside a stellar line-up including the likes of Skream & Benga, Sammy Virji, Ewan McVicar b2b Special Request, KI/KI and much more Electronic music duo, Overmono, are set to return to The Warehouse Project this Autumn for a special curated show. Taking over the three stages at Depot Mayfield, Overmono are headlining with a live set on Saturday 12 October. Known for their infectious and club-ready sound, Overmono are performing live and leading the char

Today, Mayan Warrior continues the next chapter in its storied journey with the unveiling of their new art car concept, ‘Mayan Warrior Galaxyer,’ and the announcement of their Los Angeles Halloween event. Held on October 26th with long-standing partners Stranger Than, Mayan Warrior Los Angeles will serve as the first off-playa appearance of the new art car following its highly-anticipated debut at Burning Man. Originating in Mexico City, Mayan Warrior evolved from a renegade Burning Man art c

The renowned SXM Festival is thrilled to announce its first-ever summer residency in Ibiza. This series of three exclusive events – July 5, August 9, and September 5 -will bring the unique SXM Festival magic to the iconic White Island, promising unparalleled electronic music community spirit. The residency will take place at Akasha/Las Dalias, a venue chosen for its exceptional sound quality, exquisite design, and boutique size, perfectly embodying the off-the-beaten-path charm that SXM Festiva

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Pop icon Bebe Rexha took to X earlier this week to express her deep frustrations with the music industry. The 34-year-old singer-songwriter, who has penned hits for the likes of Eminem, Selena Gomez, Tate McRae, and Tinashe, shared a series of passionate posts detailing the obstacles she’s faced. Her claims paint a picture of an industry that has repeatedly undermined and sabotaged her efforts. A Bold Call-Out Bebe Rexha’s posts were, frankly, explosive. She shows herself fed up, and cla

World-renowned electronic artists Oliver Heldens and Bassjackers rework Future’s signature track, ‘Mask Off‘, in their new release, ‘MASK OFF‘. This track fuses Heldens’ groovy sound with Bassjackers’ festival energy, looped with Future’s iconic vocals. This high-energy, infectious single seamlessly blends Heldens’ Deep House vibes with Bassjackers’ Big Room sound, creating a dynamic and engaging vibe that will set dance floors and festivals off worldwide. Oliver Heldens, known for his chart

Nico Moreno is a French DJ and producer from Caen, recognized as one of the major players in the contemporary industrial techno rave scene. He began producing music at a young age, creating intense music, characterized by fast, hard-hitting kicks. Nico Moreno quickly made himself known thanks to songs which all met with resounding success, leaving his mark on the techno scene. Titles such as ‘Purple Widow’, ‘Insolent Rave’, ‘Techno Crari’, ‘Your Bad Company‘, ‘This is for my haters’, among many

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Yo! My name is Primate, and I’m gonna give you a quick rundown of my favourite studio gear and number one most used studio equipment! For starters, I’ll add that I’m not a big user of hardware equipment apart from a little midi keyboard and some automation knobs (I just love taking basic sounds and adding loads of effects to design them to my liking!)  Primate’s Latest Release on ‘Abundance’ Out Now on Souped Up This leads to today’s pick: The Pro-Q 3 by FabFilter. It might sound weird t

Deep down, we always knew T was of the kind to pull such a card trick with his brilliant composition skills. Before Tony McGuinness was Tony McGuinness of Above & Beyond, he was another artist, another music industry professional, another man entirely. But that was a long, long time ago — nearly 30 years ago, for that matter. And you’d better believe the Tony who preceded ‘Blue Monday‘, ‘Sun & Moon‘, ‘Alone Tonight‘, a cute ’04 BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix, and even a Marketing Director

BBC Radio 1 is thrilled to announce Vintage Culture as the newest member of the Radio 1 Residency line-up. Starting Thursday 4 July, Radio 1’s Residency will continue on the network and Radio 1 Dance with a fresh roster of world-renowned artists highlighted by the Brazilian DJ. Radio 1’s Residency offers listeners an immersive experience into the worlds of the biggest names in pioneering, high-energy Dance and Electronic music. Vintage Culture will take over Radio 1 every Thursday for four w