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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

After a four-year hiatus, The Real Bros of Simi Valley are back. And this time around, they're getting a feature-length film. The Real Bros of Simi Valley: High School Reunion is underway at Roku, Deadline reported. The original film will follow the bros as their 10-year high school reunion approaches and attempt "to become the dopest versions of themselves" to show off in front of their former classmates. Produced by Studio71, the movie will reunite the cast of Jimmy Tatro, Cody Ko, Nick Collet

Drum & bass has functioned as the heart and soul of the UK electronic music scene for decades, but we've only recently seen it blow up in the United States. Why has its emergence taken so long? Enter Dimension, Sub Focus, Culture Shock and 1991 of WORSHIP, a supergroup of influential drum & bass artists redefining the genre for a new generation of fans. We caught up with the collective and their manager, Sebastian Weingartshofer, to discuss the genre's stateside boom—and its longevity wi

Exploring the fragile line between the genius and vulnerability of Avicii, director Henrik Burman has opened up about the emotional weight of his upcoming documentary, Avicii - I'm Tim. Due out December 31st on Netflix, the film is set to release in tandem with Avicii – My Last Show, which revisits the night he graced the stage of Ibiza's storied Ushuaïa club for what would be his final performance. Less than two years later, the DJ, whose real name was Tim Bergling, tragically died by suicide.

Daft Punk fans yearning for the futuristic soundtrack of Tron: Legacy are in for a surprise with the film's sequel, Ares, which will crank up the industrial intensity. The divergence from the duo's legendary Legacy soundtrack will soon manifest in the raw, cinematic style of Nine Inch Nails. Band members Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross are a fascinating pairing for the Tron franchise due to their innate, eerie ability to blend deeply visceral and machine-like elements in their music. The film's di

Ah, the afterparty. Where sleep is taboo, dancing is mandatory and the only thing between you and the brink of collapse is another Red Bull-vodka. Before the next time you walk outside at 9am and hiss at the sun like a vampire, you'll probably hear Rich DietZ's new single, "After Show." One of the year's best tech house releases so far, the track is a hedonistic testament to endurance, excess and the kind of nights—or mornings—where time ceases to exist. Out now via Azureon Select, "After Show"