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Since I first saw Moore Kismet perform live back in 2019, I’ve believed the young star was destined for greatness. There was a sense of genuineness in their demeanor and approach to the craft that I felt had been sorely missing at the time; now, three years later, I’m happy to listen to their debut album, UNIVERSE, and reaffirm that initial intuition. Though eleven of the seventeen album tracks were previously released as singles, and three serve as prologue, interlude, and epilogue, it’s still

On this day 9 years ago, Avicii blessed all of us with the release of ‘Waiting For Love’, a track that not only showcased his extraordinary talent but one that became a quick global sensation.  The song’s been in the billions club for a while now amassing 1 billion streams on Spotify in August 2022 and a mere 3 months later, a billion views on Youtube. While we all reminisce and miss Avicii’s presence, this song has reminded us why we fell in love with Avicii and his music in the first p

It’s hard to believe that Deadbeats, the Zeds Dead-founded label, has already been around for five years. But today marks the release of We Are Deadbeats Vol. 5, the latest annual compilation in a series that has regularly showcased modern tastes and talents – a sign of the times in bass music as it’s being experienced and experimented with in the community. For its fifth edition, the label has brought on newcomers such as sky-rocketing duo Smoakland, viral star Zingara, underground favorites l

Worlds Away, the upcoming immersive music and technology event taking place October 12th at the historic Monterey County Fairgrounds, is redefining the concert and festival experience. The inaugural event, sponsored by Pendulum and NEFT Vodka, announced today that it is partnering with AR platform Augmento as the key Title Tech Sponsor, “Van Gogh Experience” creator Normal Studio, Web3 & NFC Chip experts Endstate, and design firm Vita Motus to create groundbreaking and interactive technology

Half a decade later, we're still trying to untangle how a send-up of vapid EDM somehow became genuinely, unironically beloved. The world has changed a lot in five years, but one thing remains constant: the cultural footprint left by "A Little Bit Alexis," Alexis Rose's gloriously kitschy anthem from Schitt's Creekk. It's a gift that keeps on giving, much like Moira Rose's vocabulary. When Schitt's Creek star Annie Murphy took center stage as Alexis—socialite, jet-setter and reformed party girl—t

Crankdat has announced "MFU," a new touring stage production he's calling his "biggest crank shows ever." With just five words, the dubstep and bass music star encapsulated the production perfectly: "Two big ass middle fingers." And not just any middle fingers: animatronic ones that "shoot various SFX," according to Crankdat, who plans to bring them to four cities next year. He took to social media to share a teaser offering fans a sneak-peak of what the intricate structures will look like. And

Eric Prydz has announced a "dramatically evolved version" of his acclaimed Holosphere production, which will debut as part of an exclusive residency at Ibiza's tech-forward venue, [UNVRS]. Revered for pushing the boundaries of audiovisual experiences, the Swedish electronic music icon is set to unveil an ambitious update of the groundbreaking concept, which he first introduced in 2019. The arena-scale Holosphere 2.0 show will be the "biggest show production ever undertaken in Ibiza," according t

San Francisco's Mission District has a new secret DJ, and it's not spinning decks—it's eavesdropping on every song that drifts through its streets. There’s a musical spy lurking above San Francisco's Mission District: a solar-powered Android phone hidden on a street pole in an undisclosed location, tirelessly listening to every "bop" it catches below. Tracking the sounds of the 415 like a silent music sleuth, the low-budget contraption is operated by an old Android phone rigged with Shazam and l

Regard has released "Call On Me," a pulsing reincarnation of the vocal sample from Eric Prydz's seminal hit of the same name, only reimagined for a new era of dancefloors. The "Ride It" producer, who has seven #1 US Dance Radio hits and over five billion streams to his name, lands on Thrive with his latest anthem. His nuanced production shines through an infectious house arrangement that gleams with both chart-topping potential and maximalist energy. Breathing new life into a classic while carvi

As one of the premier summertime festivals in Southern California, HARD Summer is expected to once again deliver two days of heavy-hitting beats and groovy melodies under the sun.  Poised to take over Inglewood's Hollywood Park this weekend from August 3-4, Insomniac's summertime soiree will boast five stages spread across a massive footprint directly next to SoFi Stadium. Each stage will offer a wide array of electronic tastemakers from across the spectrum.  For many of these acts, performing a

Contrary to his outgoing and flamboyant personality, John Summit has always approached his music with the utmost vulnerability. A massive touring schedule featuring headlining sets at Coachella, EDC Las Vegas, Tomorrowland and hundreds more sounds like a dream. But the house music superstar's life has been a balancing act of passions and priorities, weighing the highs of touring and partying with the lows of returning to an empty hotel room, staying healthy on the road and maintaining his emotio

In a few short days, the expansive pine forests outside Flagstaff will come alive with the renegade spirit as house, techno and love fill the mountain air at Desert Hearts Festival.  A California original, the transformational camping festival will make its Arizona debut July 4-8 and will bring with it a unique layout featuring themed camps, art cars and installations, and live painters. Desert Hearts.Juliana Bernstein&am

Impactful moments manifest when music and education collide, which The LIFE Stream Project knows well. The team behind the charitable electronic music event organizer has announced "FLORESCENCE," a benefit concert to support End Overdose in their mission to combat overdose deaths. Hosted by V.OKAY, the show will feature performances by Bella Renee, JAWNS, So Sus, Jampagne and more. Scheduled for October 12th, the show will also stream live from Phoenix's Egyptian Motor Hotel, complete with a ret

Emotions recently ran high at the Hollywood Bowl, where deadmau5 played an unreleased track in a heartfelt tribute to the late i_o. "Gone but definitely not forgotten," deadmau5 said at the larger-than-life show before dropping his unreleased song, "input_output." Palpable emotions reverberated through the dancefloor as the song's rising synths built toward a thumping techno drop. The song commemorates the beloved i_o, who tragically passed away four years ago at the age of 30. Check out footage

It's 2024, when "15 minutes of fame" gets shorter and shorter with each asinine viral moment. And just when you thought the internet reached peak cringe, the "Hawk Tuah" girl emerges to remind us that there's always a new level to unlock. With the brain cells they have left, it seems the chronically online have already forgotten the woman seeking a man in finance in favor of Hailey Welch, who became an overnight internet sensation after a raunchy interview on the streets of Nashville. "What's on

A seed is planted, it anchors roots and a flower blooms. The pedals fall as the flower wilts and returns to the soil. The cycle of life sources the old to empower the new, a concept that's very much present in Whethan’s new album, Life of a Wallflower Vol. 2. You can trace the project's DNA to its predecessor back in 2018, but Whethan’s latest effort is entirely distinct from his debut. And it's apropos that he constructed a sequel to Life of a Wallflower when he did. Whethan "hit the reset" but

In a recent podcast interview, Dillon Francis opened up about sobriety and how the lifestyle affords him self-assurance and creativity. Speaking with The XLNT Show, a podcast for discussions surrounding electronic dance music culture and production, Francis highlighted the snowball effect of drinking, especially when performing multiple nights in a row. In his case, the hangovers lasted just as long, which proved detrimental to his work. "I don't want to have to have something to make me feel li

This is not a drill: Lightning in a Bottle's 21st edition is a mere week away. The festival is returning to Buena Vista Lake, California from May 22-27, and if it's your first-ever visit, the anticipation of the unknown is likely taking over with each passing day—we've all been there. No matter which category you fall, it won't be long until the Do LaB's flagship festival kicks off once again. To ease your mind, here's a comprehensive guide to the experiences you'll find at Lightning in a Bottle

As we know by now, Virtual Riot lives up to his name. He's now taken his masterful production one step further, dodging the confines of the electronic genre with his cinematic album, Stealing Fire. Ahead of the album's release, Virtual Riot teamed up with Rezz to drop "Give in to you," a midtempo banger that catapulted to meteoric popularity immediately upon release. His transformative track "Believe What You Want" also found its way to fans in late-September, setting up an assist to today's sla

When it comes to Hardwell's Revealed Recordings, it's all in the name. Over a decade since its inception, the label's legacy is crystallizing not only for its deeply influential music, but also what it's since revealed about the EDM community. Revealed launched back in 2010, a time when the relentless kickdrums of big room house uprooted tooth fillings at every major EDM festival. Its 22-year-old founder, Hardwell, emerged at the time as a buccaneering beatsmith intent on changing the fabric of

Zedd shrunk his stadium-sized spectacle into a synth-fueled sardine tin of euphoria over the weekend, turning a humble NYC bodega into a secret rave he called his "smallest show ever." Just 25 people shuffled into The Little Shop, a tiny corner store that lives up to its name in the South Seaport neighborhood of Manhattan. The bar was high thanks to MUNDO, whose renegade reggaeton and amapiano raves have been taking the Bronx by storm. EDM met ATM at the shop, the location of which had been kept

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When parody meets protest, controversy is often not far behind, and a new parody site called "Spotify Unwrapped" has proven no exception after shutting down. The site, which spoofed Spotify's beloved Wrapped feature, took a bold approach by calling attention to the stark imbalance between user subscription fees and royalties paid to artists. The now-inaccessible website left behind a pointed message: "This site used to be a parody of Spotify Wrapped that called the company out for its predatory

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As we write this article, the last remaining whispers of Coachella 2024 are fading away, crashing into the high peaks of the imposing mountains that surround the desert valley from which they originate. Like every year, those murmurs span the entirety of the multi-genre festival, from Kid Cudi's fall (which resulted in a broken foot) to the electrifying reunion of Orange County's very own No Doubt. However, as we scroll through 'chella's trendiest online moments, one thing stands out: dance musi