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The Electronic Dance Music Awards (EDMAs) make their return during Miami Music Week on March 22, 2024, at the Eden Roc Hotel. Miami Beach, Fla.  – The Electronic Dance Music Awards (EDMAs), one of the more anticipated events in the world of electronic-dance music, is set to return to South Beach on March 22. This [...] The post Miami Music Week: EDMAs Set for March 22, Voting Opens appeared first on DJ Life Magazine.

With a rising death toll and power outages surging into the millions, Hurricane Milton has wreaked unimaginable havoc on Southeast Florida. But as the catastrophic storm's impact swells, so does the support of the state's businesses working to provide relief. A pair of major Miami nightclubs, Club Space and DAER, are calling on their patrons to bring in essential items for victims impacted by the hurricane. Items on Club Space's "prioritized essentials" list include canned food, bottled water, b

In an industry where Latin music and EDM often intersect as passing acquaintances, Vikina has turned them into inseparable dance partners. Fresh off the release of her genre-defying album ¿QUESTIONS?, the Miami-born artist is ushering in an era where Latin influence isn't a feature—it's the foundation. The album is a daring sonic experiment, threading emotional vulnerability through club-ready production and turning existential dilemmas into irresistible anthems. Tracks like "Candela" blend sult

As festival-goers prepared to set sail for Groove Cruise in late-January, authorities arrested a Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office Deputy for allegedly possessing, selling and trafficking drugs, WSVN 7News reports. Law enforcement officials say they learned Francisco Melo had plans to distribute MDMA during the four-day festival aboard Royal Caribbean’s Allure of the Seas. According to an arrest warrant, investigators used a confidential informant to purchase MDMA from Melo prior to his arrest.  The u

We Belong Here has been uniting house music lovers on Miami's beautiful Virginia Key Beach for the past three years, joining forces with renowned artists like Lane 8, Bob Moses, Giolì & Assia and many more for their sun-kissed, breezy events. Now, the beloved event organizer is hosting their first-ever New York City event at Central Park's Wollman Rink from October 4th to 6th. With its lush greenery and panoramic city skyline views, the famed ice skating rink has roots dating back to the 195

Ultra Music Festival in Miami is known for bringing the bass but also the usual complaints from neighbors. This year, however, some residents are feeling the aftershock, with complaints that the party extended beyond permitted hours. Here’s the breakdown: Ultra is contractually bound to wrap things up by midnight. Residents reported late-night noise on both Friday and Saturday. Festival organizers acknowledge going past curfew, but blame it first of all on the massive crowds exiting safely.

MIAMI, FL – Ultra Music Festival’s opening night was canceled after severe thunderstorms rolled through the Bayfront Park venue on Friday, forcing an emergency evacuation of tens of thousands of fans. As a tornado watch loomed over downtown Miami, festival organizers took to social media urging attendees to “calmly leave the park now” due to the approaching line of intense thunderstorms packing lightning, heavy rain, and potentially damaging winds. The emergency evacuation came just as SLANDER

Rising DJ, Diamondz, hailing from Miami, is gearing up for the release of his highly anticipated new single, “Snake Eyes,” slated to drop on May 21st, 2024. Following the success of his previous releases, Diamondz is ready to captivate audiences once again with his unique blend of House, Slap House, Pop, and Electronica. The track is a profound exploration of love, lust, and passion amidst the complexities of modern relationships; and, ultimately, finding the grass isn’t always greener on the ot

Club Space is inviting partygoers to dance through one last sunrise and one last sunset before its summer hiatus. And with a no-phones policy, this 24-hour party promises to be a mesmerizing journey back to the roots of pure, undistracted revelry. The decision to implement the policy is all about creating an authentic clubbing atmosphere. Space will provide attendees with pouches to securely store phones before they flow into the club for its last 24-hour celebration in the immediate future.  Th

The iconic Club Space has become synonymous with Miami nightlife since its inception at the turn of the century, hosting the world's biggest DJs for epic marathon sets that extend well into the morning. Whether you're dancing through the sunrise at a show or rejuvenating at their weekly immersive yoga classes on Saturday afternoons, Club Space has become a mecca for the electronic dance music community in South Florida. Now, the venue is hosting a special event for Women's Empowerment Month on S

Miami, get ready to get spooky from sunset to sunrise at South Florida’s ultimate Halloween rave, Hocus Pocus. The fourth annual celebration spans three nights, from Thursday, October 31st to Saturday, November 2nd. Hosted by Insomniac and LinkMiamiRebels, Hocus Pocus is set to deliver a spectacular lineup of techno, house, and a diverse range of electronic music genres. Charlotte de Witte, Nina Kraviz, Jamie Jones, Carl Craig, and The Martinez Brothers join over 75 other artists on four stages

Miami’s legendary nightclub, Club Space, will undergo renovations and safety improvements at its 11th Street location, prompting a temporary closure starting June 2nd. The venue teased a fall reopening on their Instagram page, ensuring fans they’ll be back dancing soon. The hiatus is necessary to improve safety measures and comply with building codes, as Club Space co-owners Coloma Kaboomsky, David Sinopoli, and Davide Danese explained to Resident Advisor. This involves demolishing one

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Miami-based house producer Eran Hersh connects with South Africa’s Kasango for their captivating collaboration “Ascension,” a sensational single catapulted by mystifying Afro house vibes, serving as the latest offering to rise from the Insomniac Records imprint.  With the power to lift spirits into another realm, “Ascension” is the melding of two authorities over the global house scene. Eran Hersh and Kasango have both been leaving their mark on the afro house movement and are now oscillating

Miami’s active nightlife and party scene is well-known, and the yearly Ultra Music Festival is the largest celebration there is. Still, it’s crucial to spend some time unwinding and recharging for the forthcoming party marathon before the festival craziness starts. Fortunately, Miami boasts several hidden treasures and local favorites where you can relax and decompress before the Ultra celebrations start. Miami has everything you would possibly need for a lavish spa day, a quiet beach vacation,

Art Basel Miami Beach and the surrounding Art Week festivities draw global attention each December, transforming the city into an artistic hub. However, for Miami locals, the event also brings a less glamorous reality: overwhelming traffic congestion. Residents have taken to social media and local forums to express their frustrations with the gridlock that paralyzed key neighborhoods during the 2024 Art Week. The influx of attendees, combined with street closures, construction, and an ever-e

With COVID and all the great requisite music swirling around during those years, music fans could generally be forgiven for a couple of tracks slipping through the cracks but something as big as a collab between underground rap hip hop genius Mic Nickels and legendary Wu Tang big voice Method Man…we at YEDM ashamed of ourselves. The track in question, “El Matador,” dropped as the last track on Nickels’ 2021 album Bars for Days, which also featured Timbo King, Teen AF and vocalist Jeanette Berry

We may have seen the last of the summer season but that does not mean we can’t continue that feeling moving into Autumn thanks to Italian producer Mic Does Things and his infectious new single, ‘Summer Love’. The single, released on July 19th, is a wonderfully addictive and infectious dance single, built around uplifting synths, smooth melodies, and sounds that transport you straight to a sun-kissed getaway. With its expertly crafted arrangement, the track captures not only the euphoria of summe

We’re kicking off today with a great release, from a great label. Fridays mean new music, we all know that by now. And what better way to kick off this weekend than with a fresh new call-and-response EP coming from Australia. Today, Perth-based imprint Amon Vision offers a new chapter in their sonic story, and we’re here for it. Their latest is called Dark Matter, and it’s comprised of the original homonymously-named single by Michael Alan — his debut single —, and a killer Trancier spin of

Making it as a pro musician might be especially challenging if you also produce your own music. It can be difficult to push beyond barriers and realise one’s potential, what with the demands of consistently producing fresh content and the difficulty of expanding one’s fan base. Michael Andre Braxton, best known by his stage name Mike B, is a singer-songwriter, filmmaker, and podcast presenter who has overcome adversity. A number of unreleased recordings of his early, Hip Hop-influenced work ev

In 2023, the music community held its breath as Michael Bibi stepped away from the limelight, facing one of the most personal and daunting challenges yet.  The news of his cancer diagnosis rippled through the hearts of fans and peers alike, casting a shadow over the dance floors he once electrified. However, as the year waned, a beacon of hope emerged: Michael Bibi announced he was cancer-free and in remission. This signified more than just a personal win; the milestone marked the begi

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Michael Bibi has donated to a cause. The Solid Grooves founder has contributed over £120,000 to the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity. The pledge was made following his One Life show at Finsbury Park. Bibi’s One Life festival had taken over the same venue on the 6th of July for a day. This show was part of his One Life World Tour to commemorate his cancer-free status since December 2023. The tour oversees another five shows across Europe through late September. The English DJ and producer

After declaring himself cancer-free last December after his battle with a rare form of brain and spinal cancer, known as CNS Lymphoma, Michael Bibi is now focusing his efforts on raising awareness and funding resources for cancer patients. The DJ/producer will encourage attendees of his One Life London event this weekend to join the stem cell transplant register. One Life London will take place this Saturday, July 6th at Finsbury park, where 45,000 people are expected to attend. Bibi h

Michael Bibi has shared the full lineup for One Life London, his charitable show supporting the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity. The house music icon and Solid Grooves label founder, who is back at the top of his game after beating CNS lymphoma—a rare form of cancer affecting the brain and spine—in December 2023, will bring his philanthropic event series back to the British capital for an open-air showcase at Silverworks Island on July 5. Bibi will headline the industrial docks of Broadwick Live’