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*Featured Cover Photo Credit: @AI.VISUALS The weekend of May 22-27 at the Buena Vista Lake hosted the latest edition of the magical Lightning in a Bottle Festival. This past weekend’s Lightning in a Bottle 2024 was a very unforgettable festival, just like many previous LIB editions in the past, with vast servings of fantastic music, art exhibits, leisure hotspots, delicious food, and diverse accommodations. Whether it was throwing it down at the Thunder stage or rejuvenating under a relaxing

Leading Southwest promoter Relentless Beats has once again struck gold with the annual return of Goldrush Festival. The two-day event returns to Phoenix Raceway on October 4–5, 2024, debuting their new Wild Card concept for those looking to hit the jackpot. For their 2024 edition, Goldrush has laid their best hand on the table, announcing 20+ bookings in their phase one lineup. House and bass heads won’t want to fold on this event, with headliners Alesso, The Chainsmokers, SLANDER, and Black

Have a six-piece EP that is so much more than just music. While the Dance music industry is constantly receiving gigantic amounts of new music, those tunes that make it to the top are, more often than not, the execution of a formula to appeal to a great number of individuals. Which is absolutely fair, don’t get me wrong. But the fact that the business is filled to the brim with those kinds of numbers, creates a special phenomenon: when a heartfelt piece comes by, it makes it feel much more s

If you're an avid frolfer and head-banger, Minnesota's Bass Ribbon Pines festival might be the setup for your perfect summer weekend. Scheduled for July 18-21, the three-day camping, music, arts and recreation festival is set to be held at East Bethel's Blue Ribbon Pines Disc Golf Course, just 30 minutes north of Minneapolis. The event, now coming back for its fourth year, is the "Original EDM Disc Golf Festival," according to its organizers. Headlining the first day is popular bass music duo Sm

ROSSY has released a new single, "STAR," teaming up with Princess Superstar for a bass-fueled anthem that pulsates with a rebellious spirit. Featuring drops that run roughshod with serrated synths and trunk-thumping 808s, ROSSY's latest trap banger is an adrenaline shot straight to the jugular. It's an aural onslaught, an in-your-face celebration of women empowerment fueled by the kind of white-knuckle intensity that has catapulted ROSSY as one of the genre's brightest producers. Amidst the cont

Here comes a delicious, guitar-characterised two-tracker, just out of the oven. In a powerful dance music team-up, Diego Hernan and EddyThron have joined forces to release a killer EP. Last Goodbyes is the product of their friendship brought to life through music, and it’s available now on the UK record label, Krafted Digital. Diego Hernan. Hailing from Villa Gesell, a small coastal town near Argentina’s capital, Diego Hernan’s music has caught the attention of big names like Nick Warr

Watch an old sample come back to life courtesy of Ireland’s finest. Well, we’re officially on the edge of entering June. Are you eagerly awaiting summertime to peek its warm, sunny head around the corner? While we count down the days, have a track that could very well set the mood for the entire season. This time, it comes from the hands of Irish DJ and producer Shane Codd. Once a self-taught bedroom musical hobbyist, Codd learnt to throttle his passion into a full career, growing to

Creeds, the visionary artist behind the viral sensation ‘Push Up,’ is set to electrify audiences once again with his latest release, ‘Closer‘. Driven by an angelic vocal, ‘Closer’ represents a bold step into mainstream hardbeat, pushing boundaries and setting the stage for a new era in contemporary music. Out today May 31st, this highly anticipated track is poised to ignite dancefloors worldwide with its infectious energy and irresistible beats. With its pulsating rhythm and dynamic composition,

Fred again.. has once again released another banger in the form of ‘places to be’ alongside Anderson .Paak and CHIKA. The track comes out on time for the festive summer days and vibrant summer nights. The collaborative banger, ‘places to be’ from Fred again.., Anderson .Paak, and CHIKA will ensure that the first weekend of June, as well as upcoming weekends of June, July, August, and even September, will for sure the track as a must-hear for all occasions. For this track, Fred again.. even has m

It's not much of a question whether or not many have heard Flo-Rida and T-Pain's "Low"—the song has been many a party-goer’s anthem for years. The question is, have you heard Lumasi's version? Lumasi, an emerging bass artist known for his wonky production and remixes of nostalgic tracks, recently garnered attention for a nasty flip of T-Pain's "Low" by virtue of a TikTok video, which racked up views into the millions. His flip, which tells listeners to get "lower" before blasting them with unbri

Wondering who and where this summer's anthems are going to come from? Kygo has that answered for us after announcing of new album to come in late-June. The Norwegian dance music superstar will celebrate a fruitful decade of releasing music by virtue of a self-titled album, he announced on X. He also released its latest single, "Without You," a heartfelt dance anthem featuring Hayla. Kygo is one of the top 20 most-streamed EDM artists in Spotify history, with popular collaborations that many are

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Yanoy is back with "Take Control," a stunning house track out now via One Desire. In the cavernous depths of his latest offering, the rising Chicago DJ and producer plunges headfirst into the abyss of human despair. With its spellbinding production and vulnerable lyrics, the haunting, techno-inspired release resonates like a primal scream. "Bad days, black thoughts, I can't be focused," the vocals plead, threading a harrowing mantra that encapsulates the suffocating weight of mental anguish. But

Today marks 10 years since this fantastic collaboration of some of the biggest names in music was revealed to the world. ‘Gold Skies’ brought together the already well established and experienced Sander Van Doorn with two huge new emerging names in Martin Garrix and DVBBS. This mesh of talent created a truly beautiful song that stood out in a year of other big electronic music anthems such as ‘Tsunami (Jump)’ by DVBBS and Borgeous, ‘Gecko (Overdrive)’ by Oliver Heldens and many more. ‘Gold S

The popular and accessible makeup brand Maybelline New York has taken on a new global ambassador, one who electronic music fans everywhere can celebrate. Odds are that celebration will be soundtracked by Peggy Gou's dance hit, "(It Goes Like) Nanana" in all of its futuristic splendor. Fans of the DJ and makeup brand alike can now look forward to her being the face of product and its brand campaigns, according to a press release. Trisha Ayyagari, Global Brand President of Maybelline New York, sai

Mysterious bass collective Deathpact has released its debut album, FROM DARKNESS, today, May 31st. Since their mysterious arrival in 2018, the Deathpact project has immersed itself in the electronic music scene with genre-bending original releases such as SPLIT // PERSONALITY, MIDHEAVEN EPs, and multiple collaborations with other artists including electronic legends Jean-Michel Jarre, REZZ, and Zeds Dead.  FROM DARKNESS introduces fans to the next era of the project while inviting in new one

Less than 50 days before the greatest festival in the world, I can’t hold my excitement. 2024 marks the 20th edition of Tomorrowland, prepare yourself for an extraordinary adventure for this milestone edition. Taking place two weekends this summer July 19-21 and July 26-28. Brace yourselves for an unforgettable experience in the beautiful scenery of De Schorre in Boom, Belgium by watching the official theme- ‘LIFE‘ trailer – This year, the iconic Belgian festival is themed around ‘LIFE

Out now on Armada Music is ‘Larger Than Life,’ the highly anticipated debut collaboration from Armin van Buuren and five-piece indie pop band Chef’Special. Doubling as the official anthem for the Dutch men’s national football team, ‘Larger Than Life’ combines the powers of two of the Netherlands’ most prominent acts as it invokes the feeling of being able to take on the world, hoping to kick off a journey that leads to greatness. Underlining its intent to inspire, ‘Larger Than Life

Seismic Dance Event has announced the lineup for its 7.0 edition, returning to Austin, Texas on November 15-17, 2024. The South’s leading boutique electronic festival will unite the brightest house and techno stars for three nights at The Concourse Project.  The Lineup Renowned for its progressive approach to curation, Seismic Dance Event’s 2024 fall lineup showcases a diverse array of international tastemakers spanning from established veterans to next generation’s rising talent. Billin

It’s new music Friday!! The highly anticipated Anjunadeep 15 mix by label bosses James Grant and Jody Wisternoff is out now. This flagship compilation features the best melodic deep music from around the world and includes a live performance from Katla Ice Cave in Iceland. These two need no introduction, they have created these brilliant mixes together for this being their eleventh mixed compilation. Some of their words for this edition of the project: Deep 15 Since 2009, thes

The summer of Fred again.. is heating up! The groundbreaking artist has teamed up with hip-hop heavyweights Anderson .Paak and CHIKA for his latest single “places to be” – and it’s an absolute heater. Released today, “places to be” marks Fred’s debut collaboration with multi-Grammy winner Anderson .Paak. The rapper/singer/multi-instrumentalist lends his signature smooth vocals and rhymes over Fred’s euphoric, uptempo production. Joining them is fast-rising Alabama rapper CHIKA, who’s been earn

We’ve got the perfect heavy-hitter for your weekend soundtracks. Bass music titan Ray Volpe just cannot get enough. He’s been releasing banger after banger ever since the chart-topper ‘Laserbeam‘. You would remember it dominated Billboard charts, was hailed as the most-played Dubstep track of 2022 by 1001Tracklists, and received flips from leading forces in the Dance world: Hardwell, Chris Lake, and Sullivan King. Off the heels of his recent VOLPETRON ASCENDS tour, plus other milestones

The Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) is pulling out all the stops this year to celebrate Dockyard Festivals monumental 10-year anniversary with not one, but two electrifying festivals! For those new to Dockyard Festival, it’s a renowned electronic music event held annually at Havenpark, Amsterdam. Known for its underground techno and house music, the festival’s industrial venue perfectly complements its gritty, immersive atmosphere. This year’s special addition, Dockyard Warehouse Festival, w

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Ray Volpe is cooking again. For months, bass music fans lined around the block waiting for a taste of his aptly titled banger, "SONG REQUEST." Well, opening day is here and Chef Volpe is ready to share his latest creation with the world. "I think bass music is such a sound design-first genre compared to others," Volpe tells EDM.com. "There’s a massive emphasis on sound design and creation but not as much on songwriting. I try to emphasize that by making these cooler, catchy ideas that feel easie