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Amsterdam Music Festival (AMF) has announced Martin Garrix as the headliner for its 2024 lineup, reinforcing its reputation as the pinnacle event of the Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE). This announcement sets the stage for a night of electrifying performances at the Johan Cruijff ArenA on Saturday, October 19th. Known for hits like ‘Animals,’ ‘In the Name of Love,’ and ‘Scared to Be Lonely,’ Martin Garrix has become a global icon in the electronic music scene. This will be Garrix’s fifth time gr

Tomorrowland is the world’s premier music festival experience, which means it should come as no surprised that they have a killer team behind its operations and marketing. Accolades come pouring in every year and this year is no exception. During the Night of the Spokesperson event on Thursday, May 23, at ZNA Cadix, Debby Wilmsen, spokeswoman and press coordinator for Tomorrowland took home the prize. Debby has been responsible for press relations at Tomorrowland since 2009, and since 2011, she

Flying high from a blistering start to the year that consisted of his debut at the globally renowned Ultra Music Festival, Ekonovah continues to churn out new music at an impressive clip. On May 24th, the emerging house producer is back with his fully independent two-track Vibrant EP, consisting of his two club-ready, original productions “Vibrant,” and “Best of Me.” Ekonovah talking about the EP He continues: With four releases under his belt already this year, Ekonovah is clearly a man

Get ready to immerse yourself in a world of music, celebration, and pride at Dreamland: Pride 2024 in Central Park. This year, the iconic SummerStage will host an epic party featuring headliners John Summit and Dombresky, bringing their unique sounds to the heart of New York City. With Final tickets now on sale, it’s time to mark your calendars for Sunday, June 30, 2024, from 3-10pm, for a day filled with unforgettable moments. The Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage is known for b

This summer, elrow will return to Ushuaïa Ibiza for three epic Wednesdays packed with national and international headliners, including Kölsch, Mau P, Dombresky, Ilario Alicante, and Wade. After an incredible trio of events last summer, elbow will captivate the Ushuaïa Ibiza crowd once again on July 24, August 14, and September 4, 2024. Prepare to be transported into a realm of pure imagination and creativity, as elrow and Ushuaïa Ibiza unite to deliver an immersive party series unlike any other.

Electronic festivals are where the magic happens – unforgettable beats, epic drops, and memories that last a lifetime. But some of the best festivals have taken their final bow, leaving a void in the hearts of ravers across the globe. Let’s take a trip down memory lane with these 5 iconic EDM festivals that need to make their comeback: 1. EDC New York It’s no surprise that Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) Las Vegas is one of the top tier electronic music festivals in the United States. But

Discovering talented producers before they headline festivals is one of the most exciting and rewarding experiences for any fans of dance music. Now, finding underground artists is even easier thanks to Beatport.  The company will plug them in their new playlist, "Best New Independent Artists," which will update weekly to illuminate promising talents without access to the big-budget backing of a major label. The groundbreaking playlist, which Beatport says is the first of its kind, will benefit

It's difficult to imagine Rezz's thumping 2016 hit, "Edge," any darker. But if there's anyone to reinvent the hypnotic track through an even eerier lens, its Rezz herself, who has released a new version of her breakout song. Eight years ago, "Edge" helped put Rezz and her spellbinding production style on the map. Now it's reached new heights by virtue of a massive rework, which is out now on her longtime home of mau5trap. Conjuring her signature ominous soundscapes while channeling the original

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Café Mambo Ibiza lands ‘under the bridge’ this summer as the iconic dance music brand brings a host of top-tier DJ talent together to relive the massive dance tunes that soundtracked Ibiza for generations of clubbers. In partnership with Mixology, Café Mambo Ibiza’s ‘Classics Under The Bridge’ drops a shower of Balearic glitter on ‘UNDER’, the unique, urban location beneath the Nene Flyover in Peterborough. Up to two thousand clubbers will gather on Saturday, 15th June for an outdoor party like

Who are you?  YOO! We are Phase Records DNB. Founded by myself  Gifta but pretty much everyone calls me Gabs. Since its creation, I have more or less run the label completely by myself but as we have grown and got busier, my label resident DJ and producer O/MEGA has stepped up into the role of label manager. He helps me with A&R, has great ideas, helps me out with tasks I don’t always feel like doing but need to be done and comes to networking events with me… it helps that we’re also su

The long-running queer party will make its debut at the South London venue tomorrow, with sets from C.FRIM, Danielle, Jay Duncan and mi-el Continue reading...

Mike Skinner’s mix celebrates 25 years of fabric’s flagship mix series, and includes new unreleased music Continue reading...

It's been a big year for John Summit. Following massive performances at BMO Stadium, Coachella and EDC Las Vegas as well as being announced as the new face of Bose, the house music superstar is now set to release his debut album, Comfort In Chaos. Comprising 12 tracks, the album is Summit's "most introspective work to date," he said. Comfort In Chaos will feature his his recent collaboration with Sub Focus, "Go Back" as well as "Where You Are" and "Shiver," both of which are global dance hits re

“Your Heart,” a stunning EP by Citizen Kain featuring Eleonora and a remix signed Fred Lenix. This intriguing three-tracker weaves emotions and powerful beats to tell an otherworldly story, reading as both emotionally charged and aggressively propelled. The title track, “Your Heart,” is a lovely collaboration with Eleonora. It features her delicate but slightly eerie vocals. The bumpy and jolting bassline allowed the music to move and come alive. They give vitality to the underlying melody and

The unmissable Crooked House in The Park is back for a much anticipated fourth edition in the beautiful city of Lichfield on August 25th 2024. This spectacular Midlands gathering plays out over six epic stages with world class names from across the house, garage, trance, reggae and drum & bass spectrum. More than 70 acts will play in all and tickets are available now from https://www.skiddle.com/festivals/crooked-house-in-the-park/.  Crooked House in The Park is an immersive summer showc

Neonyx Cruises, the brand-new cruise line inspired by the Seajets group and based in Piraeus, proudly presents a new era of Mediterranean cruising, transforming the cruise experience into an extraordinary voyage of music festival, culture and scenery. With an onboard lineup of world-famous DJs performing from sunset to sunrise, Neonyx Cruises promises a remarkable journey for solo travellers, couples and group of friends around Mykonos and Santorini aboard its iconic ship, ‘Goddess of the Night’

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Earlier this year, Phatwell captivated our new music feeds with an emotional single titled ‘Time You Got For Love’. The track was a heartfelt tribute to his close friend Kamal, who tragically took his own life. The single quickly became Phatwell‘s most successful release, resonating deeply with listeners. Many shared how the song helped them appreciate their loved ones more, highlighting its profound impact. Building on this success, Phatwell has now released ‘Get This Feeling’. Dropped just

Axwell is mostly known for his work together with Steve Angello and Sebastian Ingrosso, under the legendary name of Swedish House Mafia, but his solo work never disappointed either. In 2013, the Swedish icon released one of his biggest hits and the first song post the Swedish House Mafia breakup, ‘Centre Of The Universe,’ a track which quickly became part of the beautiful image that progressive house holds in electronic music. The emotional instrumental is a masterpiece created by the Swedis

Following an epic Mannheim showcase back in April, Time Warp is returning with more celebrations for their 30th anniversary later this year with their Two Day | Two Celebrations concept. On Friday (25th October), Sven Vath will celebrate his 60th birthday accompanied by &ME vs Rampa, Cassy, Charlotte de With b2b Enrico Sangiuliano and Nina Kraviz. Väth, who first performed at Time Warp in 1995 and has been an integral part of the family since its inception. Then, on Saturday (26th October) t

Elrow will return to Ushuaïa Ibiza on July 24, August 14, and September 4, 2024, following a successful trio of events last year. Join elrow and Ushuaïa Ibiza for a one-of-a-kind immersive party series. This year’s lineup offers an unparalleled combination of colorful splendor, vivid rhythms, and strange celebrations. In addition to an alluring musical selection, each event will have its own theme, which this year includes Delusionville by Ron English, elrowcio’s amusement park magic and flamen

Emerging from the ashes of the now-defunct “Nedal” band Okilly Dokilly, is DJ/producer duo CHKLZ’s remix of “White Wine Spritzer.” Comprised of former Okilly Dokilly members, DJ iLL Choppo and LeMarshawn Jean, CHKLZ lean into a groovy brand of house on their version. Okilly Dokilly, known for their unique ‘Nedal’ genre—a heavy metal style inspired by Ned Flanders from The Simpsons—gained a cult following since their inception in 2015. The band’s whimsical concept, which started as a joke among f

One of the most respected names in all of dance music will make his anxiously awaited return to Los Angeles on June 1. Nearly a year after headlining Exposition Park in 2023, Solomun will now return for a six-hour extended DJ set filled with the underground’s most sought-after unreleased IDs. The headlining show marks a 10-year partnership between Framework and Solomun, which includes notable performances at Sound Nightclub, Pershing Square, and Coachella Music Festival. Speaking on Framewo

With blatant disregard for necks everywhere, Excision has revealed the 2024 Lost Lands lineup. The dubstep superstar is set to deliver three unique sets: a two-hour solo performance, a b2b with Wooli and a "Detox Set." He's joined on the lineup by Zeds Dead, Nero, Crankdat, Deathpact, TroyBoi, Jessica Audiffred, Flosstradamus, Rusko, Ganja White Night, ATLiens, Mija, Ray Volpe and many more. This year's lineup also features a slew of young talents currently leading legions of hungry, contrarian