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Known for his ever-evolving signature sound spanning bass, trap, dubstep, and more, the internationally acclaimed artist NEOTEK has gathered a global following of like-minded listeners who are not afraid to explore the realms of the electronic music scene. Garnering over four million streams on Spotify alone, the global sensation has become recognized as a true leader and force in the dubstep and bass scene. From teaching students his music production abilities to touring across Australia at Boh

Having recently impressed with his official remix of Dorian Craft’s ‘Kilamba’ in April, French DJ, producer and Diversions Music co-founder OXIA now returns to his label for his first multi-track release of the year, with ‘Runway’ EP.  OXIA’s ‘Runway’ EP marks a continued run of fine studio form for the established Grenoble-based artist, whose carefully curated catalogue of productions has earned him a reputation as one of the most respected artists on the international electronic music circ

Swedish House Mafia ft. Niki & The Dove – Lioness After a delay this past April, the time has finally come for Swedish House Mafia to released their newest single ‘Lioness’ ft. Nikki & The Dove. This one has been highly anticipated by fans since the record’s live premiere in 2023. Most recently, Swedish House Mafia played the single during their exclusive, one night only show at the Brooklyn Mirage. Martin Garrix & DubVision ft. Shaun Farrugia – Wherever You Are Martin Garri

Elohim amplifies the rollout of her forthcoming sophomore LP, Power of Panic, with the release of the album’s third single, “Didn’t Sign Up For This.” The track, a daring blend of indie vibes and UK garage, is a rich auditory experience textured by the raw strum of an acoustic guitar. It follows January’s “Can’t Remember Your Name” and March’s “Tiny Human.” “am I nauseous cause I’m anxious or anxious cause I’m nauseous?. If u know the struggle u know the struggle,” Elohim said in a video pos

*Featured Cover Photo Credit: Julian Bajsel On Saturday, June 1, Skrillex and Fred again.. electrified over 25,000 fans who showed up at San Francisco‘s Civic Center Plaza to see an unforgettable set from the two EDM stars. Though the plans had been in the works for a few months, Skrillex and Fred again.. had announced the event the weekend prior, with the former even uploading a post on X to confirm the San Francisco super-rave. Both EDM maestros then uploaded Instagram Story clips that inc

Destination ULTRA is known as one of the most beautiful musical experiences. It’s a unique concept, which takes the Ultra brand across the Adriatic sea to the stunning Croatian islands of Brač, Hvar and Vis. Now the lineups for this year’s edition have officially been revealed. The Regatta party marks the beginning of an unforgettable Destination ULTRA adventure. This first stop is right by the most beautiful beach in the world, Zlatni rat, in renowned open air Club 585. Famous Dutch duo Luc

Framework, one of the world’s leading independent purveyors of underground music experiences, will bring a tour-de-force of house and techno to Los Angeles this summer. The LA-based event production will continue showcasing expertly-curated lineups at various locations across the city, hosting headlining performances from celebrated selectors like Duke Dumont, Nora En Pure, Hot Since 82, Francis Mercier, and more. Framework’s summer schedule kicked off last weekend with Framework Presents So

Have you ever heard of an instrument called a squijeeblion? Neither have we—until we discovered this bizarre cover of Skrillex's "Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites." The eccentric instrument was invented by Leonard Solomon, who performs the cover himself. His YouTube channel features an array of other covers played on outlandish homemade instruments. The air-powered, acoustic squijeeblion sounds like a mixture of wind instruments, an organ and a foghorn, but the "bass drop" was the most surprising

Over the last two weekends, We Belong Here put on some of the most unique events within the New York dance music scene in the past few years. The event group staged six unforgettable parties over two summer weekends at Governors Island, including Memorial Day Weekend. This summer series on Governors Island treated attendees to incredible panoramic views of the NYC skyline and neighboring structures like the Statue of Liberty. Open-air ferries whisked them to the island, and there were tons of am

What is there to do at festivals after the artists finish their sets on the main stages? At Bonnaroo, the party will once again persist into the wee hours of the morning with their silent disco—but with a new twist. This year, for the first time ever, Bonaroo's after-hours silent disco features a lineup comprising women. Quiet Events has been hosting the Who Stage for the last three consecutive years, but 2024 will mark the debut of their all-female DJ lineup. Feast, Kimmy K, Proper Savage and m

Grammy-winning legend Afrojack has teamed up with Tomorrowland, to launch WALL Pro Academy. This isn’t your average online course – it’s your chance to have personal dj/production lessons from one of the world’s biggest artist. With over 15 years of experience under his belt, Afrojack is ready to share his music production secrets, industry knowledge, and the strategies that have launched him and countless artists to global success. Over 30 hours of exclusive content await, packed with in-de

AMF is setting the electronic music scene ablaze with the announcement of its full 2024 lineup featuring Tiësto, Marlon Hoffstadt, Timmy Trumpet, Maddix, Wade, Tita Lau and Showtek. This major news comes on the heels of announcing headliner Martin Garrix last week, solidifying AMF’s standing as the biggest party with the biggest names during Amsterdam Dance Event. There was already buzz that Garrix wouldn’t be the only local legend to play at AMF 2024. But, no one was expecting AMF to also p

Adam Beyer, the renowned techno producer and founder of Drumcode Records, has been on a creative roll lately. With a string of successful releases under his belt, including the chart-topping remix of Sharam’s PATT, Beyer is showing no signs of slowing down. His EP, Ghost Kiss, showcases his versatility and musical range, the boundaries of techno and exploring new sonic territories. The title track, ‘Ghost Kiss’, immediately grabs your attention with its haunting and atmospheric sound. It fee

Coming off a record-breaking world tour in support of his previous album, during which he sold out all dates months in advance, Ben Böhmer made a point to take time to himself and return to the space that compels him the most: his studio. It’s there that he’s able to truly channel his passion for spontaneous creativity and relentlessly focus on honing a craft that allows him to express deep, complex feelings. He tackled grief on his breakthrough debut album, Breathing, and separation on its foll

This Fall, Grammy-winning live electronic act NERO will make their grand return to stages across the U.S. for their headline Into The Unknown Tour supporting their highly-anticipated third studio album, Into The Unknown, out August 16. Bringing their avant-garde musicality and transportive experience to iconic venues like New York’s Webster Hall and Los Angeles’ The Novo, the 16-date tour will feature a brand new hybrid live set performed by band members Daniel Stephens and Joe Ray. Front woman

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The opportunity to learn music production skills and industry knowledge from an EDM icon doesn't come every day. But it's now a reality thanks to Afrojack, who has joined forces with Tomorrowland to offer an extensive educational course about all things electronic dance music.  The program, WALL Pro Academy, acts as an extension of the "Online Tomorrowland Academy" platform to help DJs enhance their skills in the studio and learn how to succeed in the music industry. From producing, mixing and m

Las Vegas nightlife is about to gain some serious substance with the grand opening of a cutting-edge, 18,000-square-foot entertainment venue in the heart of the Fremont District. Amidst the glitz and glamour of Vegas' world-class clubbing sector, a new contender is emerging with a raw, warehouse-inspired experience: Substance. Opening its doors in July 2024, the venue promises a big lineup of electronic music artists, kicking off with an opening night appearance by Walker & Royce. Substance

Since reuniting in 2019 after a five-year hiatus, Swedish House Mafia have been meticulously plotting their comeback – but the rollout for their new single “Lioness” has been anything but calculated. The full story: one year ago The legendary dance trio of Axwell, Sebastian Ingrosso, and Steve Angello first started teasing the track last autumn during their wildly popular Ibiza residency. They continued dropping teasers into early 2024, whipping fans into a frenzy for their first new original

Last year they soared like pterodactyls. This year they're digging for fossils. After the recent reveal of the 2024 Lost Lands lineup, its organizers have returned with news of a major logistical upgrade, a permanent solution for attendees to safely navigate from the festival to the campgrounds. We've been reporting on how much Lost Lands has grown and improved since its debut in 2017. Since finding their home at Legend Valley, Excision and his team have expanded the festival via new stages, pro

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Let’s go back to 2011, thirteen years ago today. On this day, the “Pioneer of Dubstep,” would put dubstep on the map by releasing his award-winning track, ‘First of the Year (Equinox)’. The person I’m referring to is none other than nine-time Grammy winner, DJ and producer, Skrillex. ‘First of the Year (Equinox)’ was the first track on the dubstep prodigy’s third EP, ‘More Monsters & Sprites’. With a reggae vibe for the intro, it quickly shifts into an abyss of darkness with the heavy co

The world in the age of AI continues to feel like trial and error visions of the future. Melodic Bass artist ILLENIUM is learning that the hard way right about now. In simple words, The Illinois native received harsh critiques from fans, as he used an AI poster to announce his upcoming show dates in San Francisco. Nevertheless, the DJ decided to explain the stylistic choice and promised new artwork. AI Poster The now-deleted poster has some noticeable features that many fans disliked.

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EXIT Festival’s mts Dance Arena has long been a temple of electronic music with top-notch lineups soundtracking dancing in the mediaeval trenches and this year will be no different. Joining this year’s already-announced names are Carl Cox, Bonobo, ARTBAT, Black Coffee, Maceo Plex, Sama’ Abdulhadi, Klangkuenstler, Carlita, I Hate Models, Patrick Mason, Franky Wah, Barry Can’t Swim, ARTBAT, Argy b2b Vintage Culture, Avantika, Human Rias, and Lanna to make for the best ever event. EXIT is the large