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Flores · Nordfold – Goldfold / Machine Amsterdam’s Simon van Leunen, AKA Nordfold has a family tree chock-full of Dutch professional musicians, dating back generations. Being immersed in music this way is what makes Nordfold’s music so incredible – rich, deep, instinctively knowing how to create a mood and to stir your emotions through music, as shown across his many brilliant releases on Anjunadeep and Watergate – the latter being his acclaimed collaboration with label boss Budakid on 2022’s

Two independent music festivals, Chicago’s North Coast Music Festival and Ohio’s Lost Lands Festival, which had aimed to earn around $70,000 by discreetly reselling VIP tickets through the now-defunct ticketing platform Lyte, are now facing losses exceeding $300,000 each, according to court records. The two festivals are involved in two separate lawsuits — one in New York for North Coast and the other in Los Angeles for Lost Lands. These lawsuits offer the first details about Lyte’s sudden colla

So far, this week alone, Coachella, Sunset Music Festival, Escapade, and Bonnaroo have all dropped lineups for 2023. Yesterday, North Coast joined the fray with a formidable lineup of their own, and the first so far for Marshmello, who’s been seemingly absent on lineups lately. Marshmello, Zeds Dead, Flume, Alesso, Ganja White Night, and Alison Wonderland are billed as headliners for the weekend, with other stage closers including Liquid Stranger, DJ Snake, Gigantic NGHTMRE, Duke Dumont, Lane 8

North Coast Music Festival just unveiled its Phase 2 lineup for its 2024 edition, taking place Friday, August 30th- September 1st at Chicago’s SeatGeek Stadium Campus.  North Coast Lineup The new additions include headliners making their North Coast debut such as GRAMMY-nominated house duo SIDEPIECE at the Shipyard Stage, Night Bass label head AC Slater (as a part of Tchami’s Confession label takeover), LA-based house producer Dr. Fresch at the Shipyard Stage, and hard-hitting bass virt

The celebrated midwest festival North Coast just unveiled a whopping phase two lineup to join the already star studded cast ft. Marshmello, Flume, DJ Snake, Alison Wonderland and so many more. Recently announced are Chris Lorenzo, Elderbrook, and Gordo, along with solo sets from Big Gigantic and NGHTMRE. Also making their North Coast debuts will be electro-soul producer Daily Bread, cutting-edge psychedelic bass artist A Hundred Drums, and twin brother electronic hip-hop duo MZG. There’s truly

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The music industry is an entertainment scene that has drawn significant attention and competition since time immemorial. Almost everyone likes music, although people’s favourite genres and classifications will always vary. Similarly, the music industry is highly competitive, and there’s no magic to succeeding; you need to put in consistent effort to remain on track. You will only be considered a successful musician or artist when you hit the industry headlines, amass millions of streams and foll

Nostalgix has returned to Dim Mak for her latest track, "Power," a transformative collaboration with Bipolar Sunshine. The bass house track is an electrifying blend of dark, energizing beats and smooth vocals from Bipolar Sunshine. While her two previous singles "Don’t Keep Me Waiting" and "Show Me Love" explored a period of darkness in her life, "Power" was written as Nostalgix began to step into her strength, and you can feel the transformation. The official music video, which she directed, fo

Nostalgix and WHIPPED CREAM have joined forces for their debut collaboration, "I AM A GOD," out now via on Monstercat Uncaged. Both hailing from Vancouver, the dance music powerhouses make a bold statement in the techno-influenced track, merging their distinctive styles to producer something truly captivating. With a pounding bassline and hypnotic synths, the beat is both relentless and mesmerizing. Haunting, ethereal vocals float in the background, adding a beautifully eerie layer to Nostalgix

Nostalgix returns to her roots and signature sound with her new single, "Look At Me," out now on Steve Aoki's Dim Mak Records. Marking her debut on the label, the '90s-inspired bass house track seamlessly blends elements of breakbeat and hip-hop. The song embodies Nostalgix's unapologetic bravado with its lyricism, capturing the exciting feelings associated with self-assurance. With energy for days, the gritty single is ideal for clubs and parties, and it's guaranteed to get the whole dancefloor

It’s been a heck of a year for Nostalgix as she made waves in the bass house scene. From releases on Deadbeats and Night Bass, to touring with the likes of Thcami, AC Slater, Malaa and Destructo, to being one of the few female artists ever to grace the mainstage of EDC Las Vegas. Capping it all off is the release of her 3-song Supah Fly EP. Featuring the previously released singles “Supah Fly” and “Options,” as well as a new single “Party All Night.” Supah Fly gives Nostalgix, real name Negar H

Nostalgix brings default bubbly energy to her latest bass house banger, “My Type,” out now on AC Slater’s Night Bass. “My Type” follows the Nostalgix playbook with catchy lyrics and a booming house beat, making the track easy to sing along with and get down to. As the project continues to blow up, Nostalgix maintains a fun, 90s it-girl essence with every release. Nostalgix has become synonymous with a powerfully energetic sound that fuses hyped-up house productions with her own incredible rap

Nostalgix makes her triumphant return to Tchami’s Confession label with her latest single, “Step Back.” “Step Back” sees the versatile producer and performer experiment with some G-house. The beat and bass allow for Nostalgix’s sassy raps to come to the forefront of the track. “’Step Back’ is one of the sassiest records I’ve made yet. I wanted to really embody badass energy; that you can do what you want and get what you want.” Nostalgix says. “When I was writing the song, I was going throug

Opening up like never before, Nostalgix has returned to Steve Aoki's Dim Mak Records with "Show Me Love." The emotional dance record offers a heartfelt exploration of despair and resilience. In a world where social media all-too-often showcases polished perfection, Nostalgix delivers an unfiltered ode to her struggles with heartbreak, isolation and loneliness during a challenging year. "Last year I was going through hell," she said in a press release. "I faced my biggest heartbreak and endured s

Nostalgix, the bass house queen, returns to Dim Mak with her latest single, ‘Power,’ featuring Bipolar Sunshine. This electrifying track showcases distorted basslines, a captivating lead melody, and a standout vocal performance by Bipolar Sunshine. Following the release of ‘Don’t Keep Me Waiting’ and “Show Me Love,’ ‘Power’ completes a trilogy of singles, culminating in a music video directed by Nostalgix herself. The video, featuring both Nostalgix and Bipolar Sunshine in a retro

Born in Iran but deeply embedded in the Canadian dance music scene, Nostalgix embodies versatility as a DJ, producer, and writer. Infusing her music with a spirited charm and old school flair, characterized by booming basslines and vibrant beats, she is featured on prominent labels like Night Bass and Confession. Embracing a persona reminiscent of the ’90s ‘It Girl’, Nostalgix champions a positive atmosphere within dance music. Her energetic sound has graced esteemed stages worldwide, including

Nostalgix is back with another bass house heater for her Monstercat debut, “WAR.” This time the Iranian-Canadian producer/DJ/rapper teams up with Rico Nasty for a certified dance floor banger that features Nostaligix’s trademark production and empowering vocals. Featuring a catchy topline and an undeniable groove and rhythm, “WAR” is sure to be on repeat on your device. Whether getting pumped up for the gym or heading out on a long drive, “WAR” is a catchy as hell tune. “To me, WAR is the ev

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NOT BAD FOR A GIRL is a UK collective that provides support and opportunities for women, non-binary, and transgender people in the music industry. After launching five years ago, this electric – and completely unapologetic – Manchester-born group has made a name for itself as both a high-energy DJ act and a vital resource for up-and-coming artists. The work they have done within music has been important and impactful from day dot, as they continue to fight the good fight for marginalised people.

Seven years ago, on April 20, 2018, the world lost Tim Bergling, known globally as Avicii. His passing left a void in the music world, but his influence endures through his groundbreaking tracks, the memories of his performances, and the emotional depth he brought to electronic dance music. A Personal Introduction to Avicii’s Music I first encountered Avicii’s music when Levels played at a friend’s gathering. I didn’t even know what EDM was at the time. I just knew that something about that loop

Kinesia by Nicola Cruz On his third studio album, the Ecuadorian producer masterfully blends rich studio sessions with deep analog synthesis. Kinesia invites the listener to channel an inner voice — to pick up thoughts, words, and messages as if ancient information traveling through time has been received. This album functions as a form of ‘antenna,’ translating these ideas into compositions and movement.
 
 The album begins with a 5/4 rhythm structure, summoning the voice of machina into a t

You can already expect a lot of Skrillex news this year as it seems like the producer/DJ is finally breaking the levee that fans have been waiting for. After years of teasing new original work, he shared a ton of clips on Sunday of new music he’ll be putting out this year, and we just got “Rumble” with Fred again.. and Flowdan today. In the same breath announcing the single was out, he revealed that his next single is releasing tomorrow, “Way Back Home” with Pink Pantheress and Trippie Redd. T

Instagram now has a new feature that allows user profiles to include music tracks if anyone wishes to do so. According to the Instagram post that Creators uploaded, it showed tips on how users on the widely-used, global social media platform giant showed tips for users on how they can include music tracks to showcase on their profiles. The post also showed that Instagram users, once choosing the track that they wish to play whenever anyone or even themselves visit their page, that track will con

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