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The UK festival scene is in crisis, with 40 festivals already cancelled this summer and over 170 disappearing in the past five years, according to the Association of Independent Festivals (AIF). The recent cancellation of the El Dorado Festival in Herefordshire highlights the severe financial pressures festivals face, including rising operational costs and the impact of the increased cost of living. The AIF warns that without government intervention, over 100 more festivals could vanish by the e

It’s hard to believe that the so-called ‘new sound’ of dubstep music is now 15 years old. It feels like only yesterday that the old guard of dubstep were complaining about the tonal shift in the genre. A rift occurred in the mid-00’s between the UK-sounding, sub bass filled half time tracks which still resembled its ‘dub’ origins, and the newer version of the genre which emphasised anthemic synth lines, big build ups and Electro-style basslines.  At the cusp of this shift in sound was Shaun

Bobby Shann invites listeners on a musical voyage with his new 17-track album, ‘A.N.P.A – Power Unleashed’, a follow-up to his 2020 album, ‘A.N.P.A’. Working alongside his passion, interest, and knowledge of the Japanese anime franchise Dragon Ball, the album works to capture the essence of the series, incorporating concepts, themes, and characters to offer an immersive sonic journey that encapsulates powerful ideas of love, strength, friendship, and self-discovery within bold musical soundscape

In this insightful interview, DJ/Producer Cynthia Laclé shares a glimpse into the creative process behind her latest remix of ‘No Good’. From her initial inspiration to the challenges she faced and the techniques she employed, Cynthia offers valuable insights into her approach to remixing tracks and staying true to her signature sound. With a focus on maintaining the essence of the original while infusing her own style, Cynthia’s passion for music shines through, as she discusses her dedication

In this candid and riveting interview, Dutch DJ and producer Tony Junior takes us on his incredible journey from a rock music teenager to becoming one of the biggest names in EDM and the Hardstyle scene. We dive deep into how Tony’s passion for electronic music was ignited after discovering the raw power and energy of hardstyle. He opens up about making the transition from playing in rock bands to immersing himself in EDM production and performing at the biggest festivals like Tomorrowland,

Lucidity 2024 Lucidity is a narrative co-authored by its participants. This year, the festival invites you to step into The Lucid City, a place “where all possibilities, creativity, and love are born”. Nestled in the oak-dotted hills above Santa Barbara, the Live Oak Campground transforms into a vibrant city of dreams from June 28 to 30, 2024. Headliners Jade Cicada and Detox Unit are set to weave their auditory magic. Next, Wajatta – a dynamic duo comprised of Reggie Watts and John Te

On an X post that Skrillex made on Friday, May 24 (see below), he stated that he and Fred again.. “have way too much new music” to test out and then announced that they will host a rave in San Francisco. Shortly after, both Skrillex and Fred again.. uploaded their own respective posts on Instagram, announcing that tickets go on sale to the general public at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, May 28. In their posts, the two EDM icons then included a Ticketmaster link so that the fans can visit it and obtain the

There’s a long and respected lineage of electronic dance music artists stemming the musical hotbed that is Stockholm. Adam Beyer, Jeremy Olander, Joel Mull, Genius of Time, Studio Barnhus, Jesper Dahlbäck are just a few, and the latest and greatest to join the aforementioned artists on her very own quest is MOLØ. Following in the footsteps of her father, a well-respected and highly regarded selector in his own right, shet has been making moves on the local underground scene in the Swedish c

Don’t expect more than a two-hour concert from beloved pop icon Billie Eilish. As Eilish celebrates the release of her third studio album Hit Me Hard and Soft she has been doing interviews, and sharing BTS on social media ahead of her upcoming tour. Fans are excited to interact with her more, but some have raised questions about her recent strong feelings on playing long concerts. During a chat with fans on the Stationhead app, Eilish mentioned that her upcoming tour, Hit Me Hard and Soft,

In trance music’s alphabet, G is for Germany, while H could only ever count for Holland … ports-of-call already made by the Hypnotised album series. When it comes to Britain though (likewise touched on in 2023), it has to share its B with another. Despite its neatly compact size, Belgium’s left an outsized impression on the genre, and that’s where Hypnotised’s roots-to-musical-riches ‘Journey Through Trance’ series arrives on June 7. Meticulously detailing the impact the country had on the scene

The suit brought against organisers of the 2021 festival by relatives of nine-year-old Ezra Blount was reportedly settled earlier this month Continue reading...

Justice are set to make history under the bright lights of the Hollywood Bowl. The duo's upcoming concert at the iconic venue, which has a capacity of nearly 18,000, is their biggest standalone US headlining show to date, according to a press release shared with EDM.com. Showcasing their enduring appeal for well over two decades, it marks a significant milestone in Justice's illustrious career. With their latest tour and new album, Justice continue to solidify their legacy as pioneers of electro

Repercussion takes place this September, marking the start of WHP’s Autumn season Continue reading...

Set to takeover the London arts centre this August, Future Bounce will showcase “the best of global Dance music and UK Bass” Continue reading...

Priya Ragu, Baalti, NAINA, Heems, Mahnoor and more will appear at The Cause for the South Asian-focused event on September 7 Continue reading...

Clocking up close to a staggering 40 years in the business, Fabio and Grooverider are hands down the most enduring duo in dance music. Despite being behind the decks for longer than half the dancefloor has been alive, they have still managed to keep recreating; representing and championing new music across every genre of drum and bass. And they get to. They invented it. When I spoke to them, they were a few days shy of kicking off a five-week curated residency at XOYO in London. This series

The artist known as TIM CLARK has faced a barrage of challenges during his dogged ascent through the peaks and valleys of his journey in the music industry. Faced with daunting odds,  the Las Vegas-based trance/progressive DJ and producer did more than stake his future on a  roll-of-the-dice; he tilted the odds in his favor by adhering to a strict regimen of relentless practice and an obsessive devotion to making and playing music. Being only two years into his quest to make it as a recognized e

We are still ecstatic from last weekend, and we already scooped our tickets for next year! EDC Las Vegas continues to impress us. The new layout and stage designs were incredible, and the music set us free. Of course we can’t wait til EDC Orlando to go back under the electric sky. So… we decided to compile the best sets of the weekend available to watch. EDC has prepared this special landing page collecting the EDC 2024 livesets here – and we’re sure itll be updated as more come online. Ale

Like a game-sealing interception in the final seconds of overtime, Greg Gatsby and Elliott.J are out to make a statement this summer with their new single, "Pose." A smooth blend of trap and R&B, the collaboration highlights the unlikely dynamic between Gatsby, a five-time Billboard-charting producer; and Elliott.J, the alias of NFL star Marcus Jones. The first-team All-Pro punt returner for the Patriots has been staying creative off the field with a handful of releases under his belt, inclu

Back in 2011, Lenny Kravitz dropped his ninth studio album ‘Black and White America’ that featured the track ‘Superlove’ which was a chilled-out funk song that only a year later would take on a very different feel. In 2012 Avicii released his take on the song that was adored by fans and would continue his success in the charts across the early 2010’s. Avicii was already on a roll following on from releasing some of his most loved songs such as ‘Levels’, ‘I Could Be The One’ and ‘Silhouettes.

Jason Ross is back in the iconic label Ophelia imprint with the release of his latest single ‘Under Pressure’, this time together with DJ and producer Kill The Noise, blending the best of their styles. Following Jason’s singles ‘No Tomorrow‘ and ’21’ and Kill’s ‘Feel The Vibe’ and ‘Make It Wobble’, this track weaves through groovy Progressive beats, Melodic Bass, and Trance-inspired breakdowns with the melodic vocals by Sarah de Warren. Available now on your favorite platform. We can’t doubt

A six-track EP by NGHTMRE just came out. The sophomore edition of his collaboration-fueled NGHTMRE – UNSOUND series features fellow Bass maestros such as Rezz, Liquid Stranger, Franky Nuts, Ace Aura, and more. The EP release follows NGHTMRE’s EDC Las Vegas headlining set at the Basspod Stage. A decade into his career, Trap/Dubstep kingpin NGHTMRE is still finding ways to push his artist project into new directions. No small feat given his long list of impressive accomplishments.  Since l

The time has come once again! Anjunadeep is dropping their next annual compilation, Anjunadeep 15, much sooner than you may expect. Set to release on Friday, May 31, the new complilation will feature new music from some of the record label’s DJ veterans, as well as the new talent currently taking over the label’s soundwaves. Compiled by Anjunadeep founder James Grant, as well as English DJ-producer Jody Wisternoff, the two will also feature some of their collaborative tracks and remixes on t

No stranger to the electronic dance music scene, iFeature has been releasing music for over 8 years now and has earned himself a super loyal following through that music. His openness and willingness to explore new directions and take his sound to the next level has saw him release music from deep house to dubstep and electro to drum & bass, with drum & bass really being his flavor at the moment. Now shortly after launching his own record label, Athos, iFeature appears as the vocalist al

The stage will feature a host of internet personalities through a set of live podcasts, stage takeovers and interactive sets Continue reading...