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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 Let me you, Dubem K - jenga Kidnap, Dwara - Fortified Archie Holmes - Better Jabeau - something from nothi

Listen to a beautiful, warm track we recently came across. We’re just getting ready for the weekend ahead, and for that we’ve been packing up suitcases and burning CDs like the old times. Not really, but what we have been doing is looking for exciting music to share and play on repeat for hours on end. This one might just do the trick for you. Meet today’s artists, Loreno Mayer, Quizzow and Alessa. Loreno Mayer Croatian-born Loreno Mayer has been on a roll lately. After being play

Splash House has announced the complete lineup for its August 2024 double weekenders. For over a decade, Splash House has crafted an idyllic summer festival experience in the heart of Palm Springs complete with forward-thinking music curation, a devoted fan community, and boutique resort amenities. The party returns August 9-11 and August 16-18 to take over the storied poolside locales of The Renaissance, Margaritaville, and Saguaro Hotels. This year, Splash House returns its focus to its fa

A French Music Week in Paris could happen as early as 2025, according to recent remarks from the country's President, Emmanuel Macron. Summits like Miami Music Week and the iconic Amsterdam Dance Event unites fans, artists and industry professionals from across the globe. Regularly featuring a variety of panels and discussions alongside shows and festivals, they are crucial hubs for electronic dance music enthusiasts to network and, of course, dance until the sun comes up. Macron has now reveale

All eyes are on the music industry at the moment with regards to AI's impact on copyright law. Udio, a generative AI music service that was recently sued by the three major labels, has now issued a statement in response to allegations of extensive copyright infringement. Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group and Warner Records claimed that Udio, as well as another leading generative AI music program called Suno, violated copyright laws by training their models on protected music withou

Splash House couldn't fit their stacked lineup into just one weekend this summer, so they're once again taking over two in Palm Springs. Summertime sunshine and breezy house music beats will collide again in August at Splash House, the beloved poolside festival which takes over three resorts: Renaissance, Margaritaville and Saguaro. Splash House's first weekend, August 9-11,will feature Body Hi by Alesso, Gorgon City b2b Green Velvet, NITTI, The Blessed Madonna and many more. Afterhours performa

The annual Amsterdam Dance Event unites electronic music enthusiasts from all over the world for a massive series of parties and industry events across the city. One of the brands consistently organizing some of the week's top events is DGTL, who are set to return to the NDSM Warehouse in 2024. 55 artists will perform across seven shows for this year's DGTL Festival, with unique showcase takeovers and exclusive performances unfolding over four days. Jan Blomqvist, Colyn, Mathame and more will pe

The Night League, the visionary force behind the world’s leading nightlife destinations, including Hï Ibiza and world-famous outdoor beach venue Ushuaïa Ibiza, has partnered with Dubai’s leading hospitality group Studio A by Addmind Hospitality, the creators of legendary venues including White Club, Iris and Babylon, to launch the Ushuaïa Dubai Harbour Experience. Scheduled to open later this year at the iconic Dubai Harbour, this new residency promises to deliver an open-air musical spectacle u

There is a quite a bit of negative feedback circulating from attendees of the Palm Tree Music Festival, put on by Kygo in Southhampton last Saturday, June 22. Ravers who attended the event are reporting long wait times for shuttles, alcohol shortages, and no water. Festival attendees also claimed it was “dangerous chaos” at the end of the event, as crowds dashed to make the last train home. Getting to the event was also a struggle, apparently, as ravers waited in long lines and missed sets

THE ZOO PROJECT, Ibiza’s iconic music and art festival, makes its return to the legendary Cova Santa on Thursday, July 25th, 2024. This immersive event blends cutting-edge electronic music with mesmerizing art performances, vibrant costumes, a bustling market, wellness corner and a serene chill cave, bringing an exhilarating atmosphere. Celebrated for its distinctive experience both in Ibiza and globally, THE ZOO PROJECT captures the island’s carefree spirit and authentic Ibiza vibe. The high

UK’s Syncia continues his impressive production streak with two incredible reworks of SUNANA’s massive clubland hit “Quimbara.” Syncia’s Tribal Remix delivers a succinct rhythmic workout with a slightly deeper edge, while the Kiss Mix directly targets main room positioning, and is poised to become a certified chart-topper already hitting Beatport and Traxsource genre Top 100 positions. The original version immediately shot up the charts and gained favour with DJs across the world, including a

April 2024 marked six years since we lost Avicii, one of the most iconic DJs and electronic dance music producers of all-time. The Avicii Experience, an interactive tribute museum in the artist's hometown of Stockholm, recently honored his life by hosting exclusive screenings of his final DJ set in Sweden. The never-before-seen footage was recorded at Avicii's performance in Pildammsparken, Malmö on August 5th, 2016. The rare video has now been released on Avicii's YouTube channel for fans who w

Belfast, Northern Ireland-based DJ/producer Billy Gillies returned alongside Welsh singer-songwriter Betsy for ‘Fair’, just a couple weeks ago. The track, which already proved to be a viral fan favorite around the world via a series of popular TikTok videos has taken off even more, quickly becoming the producers most liked singles. This one followed last year’s ‘DNA (Loving You)’ ft. Hannah Boleyn, which proved to be Gillies’ biggest success thus far with more than 100 million worldwide streams

SYML’s haunting track ‘Where’s My Love‘ has been given a fresh spin. On Friday, June 14th, tech-house duo Tube & Berger and fellow German producer Nick Schwenderling unveiled their remix of the song, released on ZEHN Records. But, who’s SYML? For those unfamiliar, SYML is the brainchild of Brian Fennell, a Seattle-based musician who has made waves in the industry with his multifaceted talents. As an accomplished instrumentalist (particularly on guitar), producer, and vocalist, Fennell ha

Decima by Stef Mendesidis Klockworks after a series of celebrated EPs by artists such as Etapp Kyle, Troy & Temudo, now presents ‘Decima’ LP by Stef Mendesidis, marking the producer’s return on the label for its upcoming chapter, showcasing his excellent production also to be experienced at Ben Klock’s DJ sets. As with his three previous releases on the imprint, for ‘Decima’, Stef Mendesidis has created a heady melange of groovy fast-paced techno perfectly aligned with the signature Klock

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Google just announced their Pixel event two months earlier than usual, set to take place on August 13th at 10 am PST. The trailer spelled the date in Roman numerals, check it out below. Made by Google will showcase the best of Google AI and their mobile platform together. You’ll get exciting updates across Android software, Gemini, and the Pixel family plus its hardware. All you need to do is visit the link here and tune in to the live stream. No registration is required, just sign up for remind

One of the most prolific and unforgettable experiences in dance music without a doubt belongs to ODESZA. The duo have made a name for themselves with their euphoric music along with their incredible live show presentation. This past weekend, ODESZA arrived in NYC to perform 3 B2B sold out shows at the iconic Madison Square Garden as part of their The Last Goodbye Finale Tour. The opening acts for the 3 New York shows was dependent on the night you attended but it included the likes of talen

The Recording Academy just announced some new rule changes for the 2025 Grammys, and they’re shaking things up for the Dance/Electronic music community. First up, the Best Pop Dance Recording category got a new name: Best Dance Pop Recording. This isn’t just a minor tweak but a move to clear up any confusion. The category was created to highlight dance pop music, but the original name was causing a lot of mix-ups. Media outlets kept mislabeling it, and people couldn’t tell if it was a pop award

Electronic music powerhouses Don Diablo and R3HAB have joined forces for the first time after a decade cross paths on their new summer hit “Disco Marathon,” featuring British duo NEEKA. This collaboration merges Don Diablo’s innovative production with R3HAB’s dynamic energy, resulting in a track that’s set to dominate the season. “Disco Marathon” is a technicolor explosion of sound, blending Don’s innovative production techniques with R3HAB’s dynamic style. The end result is a track that fe

In an era where authenticity is often discussed but rarely achieved, BOMBAYS is the real deal. Few artists manage to carve out a space that’s truly their own but BOMBAYS, the alter ego of Nikhil Thakar, a first-generation Indian-American producer is doing just that. His latest track “ROYALE” is more than just a house banger—it’s a sonic manifesto of cultural identity and artistic courage. Born into the duality of first-generation immigrant life, Thakar faced the archetypal crossroads: follow

Berlin-based electronic duo TWO LANES have returned with their latest offering, the “Innervision” EP, a four-track journey that seamlessly blends their signature melancholic electronica with newfound vocal elements. Brothers Leo and Rafa continue to push the boundaries of their sound, creating a sonic landscape that’s both familiar and refreshingly innovative. Throughout “Innervision,” the duo demonstrate their ability to create electronic music that feels deeply human. The brothers’ contrasting

ODESZA's "The Last Goodbye" has finally turned into an actual prophecy. The release of ODESZA's fourth LP, The Last Goodbye, ended a five-year wait between albums and led to an astonishing tour, which many now hold in high regard as the most innovative of their career. The duo will now return to Washington for the tour's swan song at the scenic Gorge Amphitheatre, where they'll perform three hometown shows from July 4-6. And in a world where distance is no longer a barrier, ODESZA are inviting t

It has finally happened. Five years after the iconic Afterlife at Social Music City in 2019, Tale Of Us returns to their home, Milan. This time their infamous party, Afterlife, will be held at Ippodromo SNAI San Siro on the 21st of September 2024. It has been a long way home. After having developed the incredible Afterlife show from a regional and club party to a massive production drawing tens of thousands of fans all around the globe, with shows in South America, North America, Asia, and Euro