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The festival has confirmed the changes to its sponsorship model beginning in 2025, following an artist boycott due to the US military ties with Israel Continue reading...

The exhibition lands in Manhattan this month, coinciding with the 55th anniversary of the Stonewall riots Continue reading...

All profits made from the new track, which is now live on Bandcamp, will go to Operation Olive Branch Continue reading...

Spotify CEO Daniel Ek recently made some controversial comments about “the cost of creating content”. Those words have sparked a wildfire of backlash from artists and fans alike. Deadmau5, the Ontario-born DJ and producer, has now entered the fray, threatening to pull his catalog from Spotify in response to Ek’s remarks. The DJ made his stance clear in a fiery Instagram post featuring a screenshot of an article discussing Ek’s statement. The Cost of Content Creation In his post, Deadmau5

Ovava Music is excited to announce their debut release with label boss Ollie Mundy titled ‘Master Of The Ocean’. His latest release, a first for Ovava Music, brings together decades of personal human connection and experience relating to his travels across the world. Through this, ‘Master Of The Ocean’, tells a relatable story, delivered in a unique way.  Opening with a light afro inspired drum sequence, the track builds a raw feeling of anticipation, cohesively layering tight percussive to

The festival saw a number of acts at smaller stages affected by safety concerns over the weekend Continue reading...

Carl Cox is one of the most in-demand DJs in the world, multi-award winning, with countless club dates and festival appearances every year. One of the most charming DJs in the business. A British musical ambassador and a veteran of acid house, a champion of techno, a dance music pioneer, label owner, King of Ibiza – you name it, Carl’s been there and done it, never losing sight of his passions – playing music, breaking tunes and celebrating life with a career that spans over four decades. He no

Today marks the 23rd anniversary of the heart-tugging house music track, ‘If I Had Another Chance for Love’. Roger Sanchez poured his emotions into this song, wearing his heart on his sleeve, which resonated deeply with listeners. The single achieved remarkable success, peaking at #1 in both Romania and the UK, and earning Platinum certification in the UK. This track is widely regarded as Sanchez’s signature song, thanks to its soft, melodic beat and unforgettable music video. The video tell

The unlicensed party reportedly took place at Cala d’Hort viewpoint - a protected site in Ibiza Continue reading...

Ableton Live 12.1 is now in public beta. This free update for Ableton’s music performance and production software comes with significant additions and improvements to all editions of Live, including Live Lite, plus Push. Live 12.1 introduces auto-tagging, making it easier to find the right sound in your user library. New tags are automatically assigned to all samples in the library less than a minute long, as well as to VST3 and AU plugins. Auto Shift, Live’s new pitch correction and har

With a lineup that reads like a who's who of the electronic music world, the organizers of the iconic Amsterdam Dance Event have unveiled the first wave of artists for the 2024 conference. ADE, a cornerstone of the global electronic dance music scene, has revealed over 300 artists set to entertain audiences this October. The announcement includes major names like Martin Garrix, Peggy Gou, Boys Noize, Four Tet and more, alongside a diverse array of talent from every flavor of the genre. Other maj

Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE), the world’s largest festival and business gathering for electronic music, today reveals the first wave of confirmed artists for ADE 2024. Among the confirmed artists to perform are Benga (GB), Brutalismus 3000 (DE), FJAAK (DE), Four Tet (GB), Honey Dijon (US), Indira Paganotto (ES), Jeff Mills (US), KlangKuenstler (DE), Major League DJz (ZA), Marlon Hoffstadt (DE), Martin Garrix (NL), Miss Monique (UA), Peggy Gou (KR), Rebekah (GB) and The Martinez Brothers (US). Ove

Innate MC (Lewis Edwards) followed a path less travelled, in hindsight, the decision paved the way for a whole new chapter for the master of ceremony. He left familiarity behind to move abroad and make a name for himself in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, becoming the first and only UK MC in bass music to successfully do so. Roughly nine years on Innate MC very much managed to establish his brand, turning it into a household one by becoming the resident at renowned local events like Blackout, Ko

Ross Quinn has released his newest EP, “Mirage,” a smooth mix of feeling and rhythm. Quinn expertly blends heartfelt lyrics with catchy melodies, a style favored by artists like Rufus Du Sol and Elderbrook. His previous tracks, “Omen,” “Every Night,” “Always,” and “Life Without You” are great examples of this. The focus track “Better Alone” features well-written lyrics and soft breakbeats that capture the spirit of classic Ross Quinn: moody, expressive, and undeniably catchy. It’s meant to h

Last weekend marked the 14th edition of one of the largest music festivals in all of Canada, Escapade Music Festival. The 3 day festival took place at Lansdowne Park on June 21-23, in the capital of Canada, Ottawa. Known for its thorough organization and stacked lineups, this year was no different with some major heavy hitters gracing the capital. Spread across three different stages, some of the industry’s biggest names performed that weekend such as Steve Angello, Zedd, Knock2, Mau P, ISOXO, D

North America is about to close out summer with a healthy dose of drum & bass directly from one of the genre's most influential acts. Pendulum have announced their return to the United States and Canada for a rare DJ tour, revealing nine dates. Aside from a single stop in Vancouver, all of the group's performances will take place in the US. Late last year, the iconic electronic music band teamed up with Matthew Tuck of Bullet for My Valentine for a heavy metal-infused EP, Anima. Not long bef

Matroda has joined forces with Dances for a new house anthem,"Britney." Out now via Matroda's own Terminal Underground label, the song arrives highly anticipated after the house music star teased it at EDC Las Vegas. The track features an infectious four-on-the-floor beat driven by dark synths, chugging bass and the hypnotic vocals of Dances, whose lyrics narrate a wild tale of someone chasing the thrill of partying. And with a nod to Britney Spears and her infamous dance moves—particularly her

YouTube is in the midst of a new round of high-stakes negotiations with the three major labels to secure licensing agreements for its AI-generated music initiatives.  The conversations with Sony Music Entertainment, Warner Records and Universal Music Group are taking place in the wake of their lawsuits targeting generative AI startups Suno and Udio, both of whom stand accused of using copyrighted music without permission to train their text-to-audio models. The lawsuits, spearheaded by the Recor

With her latest single, Daya dials up the intensity and tells heartbreak: "don't call." Daya, the Grammy-winning artist behind global hits like The Chainsmokers' "Don't Let Me Down" and LLENIUM and Gryffin's "Feel Good," is back with a stunning new single, out now on Spinnin' Records. Produced by Sebastian Furrer of Cazzette, "Don't Call" showcases Daya's knack for weaving emotive storytelling with genre-bending precision. A striking departure from Daya’s previous work, "Don't Call" sees the cel

It’s a privilege that people in the public eye share their lives and passions with us. It’s unfortunate when others take it too far. That’s precisely what is happening with Zedd as he has reportedly had to take legal action against a woman invading his privacy in many ways. According to documents obtained by TMZ, the Grammy-winning producer filed a restraining order with a Los Angeles court against a woman who allegedly showed up and harassed him at his home. The documents of the details exp

ISOKNOCK, the collaborative duo between modern electronic music pioneers ISOxo and Knock2, are redefining the parameters of their genre. After meeting at the San Diego County Fair as young teenagers (while performing at the same local stage), the San Diego-natives struck an immediate connection, forming a bond defined by a shared desire to shake-up the foundations of dance music.  The two producers have nurtured their ISOxo and Knock2 projects while fortifying their collaborative identity throug

ULTRA Europe just revealed another 64 names to the already epic schedule for the 2024 edition being held from July 12 to 14 at Split’s Mladeži Park. In addition to already announced world-known stars like Adam Beyer, Armin Van Buuren, Afrojack, Alison Wonderland, Axwell Boris Brejcha, Eric Prydz, Hardwell, Martin Garrix, Timmy Trumpet, DJ Snake and Sebastian Ingrosso, the 10th jubilee edition of this world-renowned festival will also welcome Dutchman Joris Voorn, who knows how to read the energy

Swedish House Mafia are back in Italy. Last night, the trio landed in Lucca, a lovely town in Tuscany, for the Lucca Summer Festival. Besides playing their iconic classics and well-known hits, the Swedish House Mafia played their collaboration with Alicia Keys as well. The tune is allegedly called Finally. But, there’s a catch. The song played wasn’t the same as it premiered some time ago. You would say that it’s normal to edit and finalize songs when they’re still unreleased, and we agree w

The superstar DJ is once again in the thick of things. Diplo is under attack once again. Not even a week after being called out by Spanish police for hosting an illegal party in a protected area in Ibiza, he’s now facing more legal troubles, this time coming from California. A lawsuit was recently filed in that state by a woman by the name of Jane Doe, accusing him of distributing revenge porn. The information now public states Doe and Diplo began chatting in early-mid 2016, which, back

From the stage to the soldering iron, Kevin Parker, the architect of Tame Impala's lush soundscapes, has launched a company to produce electronic music instruments. Fans visiting the band's Instagram account last week saw the addition of a new handle for Telepathic Instruments, which is described on its own page as "an electronic instruments company founded by Tame Impala and friends." A website was also created for the company, but it's quite cryptic. The same goes for Telepathic's social media