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London music duo Eli & Fur present a brand new audiovisual recording, “Insomnia,” kickstarting a refreshed musical journey piloted by the esteemed indie-electronic outfit. Now streaming via [PIAS] Électronique, the “Pegasus” co-producers’ latest dazzles and inspires, marked by a tastefully repetitive vocal chop, its crisp and entrancing vocal topline, and the melodically addictive stutter effects that cut through each drop section. In an Instagram post announcing the track release, Eli &

Imagine it's 2013. Skrillex's brostep is decimating crowds, Avicii is triggering spiritual dancefloor awakenings, a 17-year-old Martin Garrix drops "Animals" and the retina-searing lasers of Ultra are changing eyeballs forever. While that EDM serotonin rush still remains, the industry looks different over a decade later, when its consumers often prioritize the intimate, walk-on-air euphoria of a dark warehouse rave over the regurgitated frills of a major festival. From a cultural standpoint, the

Coachella is right around the corner and billboards are popping up on the road to Indio, California. On your way up 10 Freeway you might notice a funny one, well at least to us, not Coachella. The AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) is behind a Coachella-themed billboard that says: “Catch more than vibes? FreeSTDcheck.org.” That is certainly a statement. Coachella has contacted them to take it down but the billboard will remain there for both upcoming Coachella weekends on April 12-14 and Apri

Prepare for a magnificent new chapter at Tomorrowland Brasil 2024, pre-registration for ticket sales opens on April 10 Tuesday, April 9, 2024 – The story of ‘Adscendo’ continues… People of Tomorrow can start preparing for a magnificent new chapter in the history of Tomorrowland, as Tomorrowland Brasil 2024 will revolve around the mythical ‘Adscendo’ theme, turning Parque Maeda into a magical destination high on the horizon. Pre-registration for the ticket sales opens on April 10 at 15:00 CEST |

The epic open-air and lakeside escape that is Heineken Balaton Sound is one of Europe’s most accessible and must visit festivals for lovers of world class electronic music. Today it reveals its final line up, so now playing on the gorgeous shores of Lake Balaton in Zamárdi, Hungary from 3 – 6 July 2024 will be Sama Adbulhadi, Laidback Luke, HoneyLuv, Henri Bergmann and Mau P on top of previous names like Adam Beyer, Amelie Lens, Stephan Bodzin (live), Reinier Zonneveld (live), Mathame, Marshmell

“Very limited” tickets will be available in April following a high number of balance repayments Continue reading...

Denmark’s Roskilde Festival completes the lineup for this year’s festival with 53 new music acts, including 21 Savage, PinkPantheress, Amaarae, Barry Can’t Swim, Belle & Sebastian, Fridayy, Gloria Groove, Tinashe, and Young Nudy. The non-profit festival also adds many new names to its Art and Activism programme. From June 29 to July 6, close to 200 acts will play Roskilde Festival, Northern Europe’s biggest music festival. Today, the festival presents its full lineup, with SZA, Doja Cat, 

UK Midlands powerhouse party and label Discotech has released details for their 12th birthday celebrations and it’s an absolute belter.  This year you can join them at over 25 parties across the UK, Europe and USA! The tour will spread across dates in Nottingham, Leeds, London, Manchester, Birmingham, Ibiza, Albania, Berlin, New York, Glasgow and Brighton. They kick things off on 5 May with a 12th Birthday party in collaboration with UNUM Festival in their home city Derby. Not only that

Dan Snaith has been working under his alternative alias Daphni for his last couple of releases Continue reading...

Influential underground label and artist collective Keinemusik are to take over the entirety of Hï Ibiza for the venue’s always unmissable closing party on 12 October. With more than 120 events scheduled this summer, including the Official Opening Party on Saturday 27 April, this will be Hï Ibiza’s longest and biggest season to date. The now legendary multi-room venue is set to present a peerless weekly rotation of the electronic scene’s most in-demand talents, including Black Coffee, Damian La

You can’t mess with the inclusive bender king himself John Summit. Daddy Summit took on social media to announce that he will headline Dreamland’s Pride in Central Park on June 30th. Shortly after the news Daddy Summit reflected on losing hundreds of followers. However, He reiterated his support for the LGBTQ+ community and his stance on playing at a major Pride event. Pride Keep You Hot and Skinny One of Chicago’s most prominent artists of this decade, John Summit has taken over th

The latest release from Lee Ptolemy is ‘Future Memories’. ‘Future Memories,’ is a 13 track traversal across a broad spectrum of genres, plucking elements from reggae rhythms, Deep House melodies, organic Arab instruments and Afrobeat influences. GETTING TO KNOW Lee Ptolemy Introduce yourself and your project I am a seasoned musician with a passion for electronic sounds who’s been crafting music for over 15 years. However, it was only three years ago that I delved into the realm of electroni

The single lands ahead of Charli XCX’s anticipated sixth studio record, ‘BRAT’ Continue reading...

Grimes, Moodymann, Peggy Gou and more are set to help the legendary party celebrate a quarter of a century this year Continue reading...

"We can’t help but feel how being a visibly affectionate queer Asian female couple played into this" Continue reading...

"We can’t help but feel how being a visibly affectionate queer Asian female couple played into this" Continue reading...

In 2012, a year marked by the global rise of electronic dance music with tracks like ‘Spaceman’ by Hardwell and ‘Million Voices’ by Otto Knows, a rising star named Porter Robinson released ‘Language’, a single that would become a defining moment in his career. At the time, Porter Robinson was a promising talent in the EDM scene, and with ‘Language’, he firmly established himself as a formidable artist. The track, known for its emotive energy and expansive soundscapes, gained over 50 million stre

Jay Newman is here to unleash sonic heat once again, releasing his new Melodic House track ‘With You’ via Eton Messy Records. As he continues to show a driven determination, enthusiastic in his love for both his craft and ever-developing creativity, Jay Newman remains a talent to keep on your radar and one sure to keep climbing the list of Producers and DJs currently on the Electronic Music scene. Having recently released his single ‘Infinite Vision’ for fans to enjoy, Jay Newman seems to be kee

Tresor Records have announced the new EP from machine techno luminary Lady Starlight aka Colleen Martin. Capricorn Rising comprises five razor-sharp cuts from the acclaimed producer, DJ, and Surgeon co-conspirator whose laser-focused work ethic reflects the EP’s astrological namesake. Capricorn Rising is anchored by the record’s most propulsive, trance-inducing cut, “Mass;” an off-kilter conversation between chattering birds and a breathing sample that makes for an otherworldly melody. “I w

Denmark’s Roskilde Festival completes the lineup for this year’s festival with 53 new music acts, including 21 Savage, PinkPantheress, Amaarae, Barry Can’t Swim, Belle & Sebastian, Fridayy, Gloria Groove, Tinashe, and Young Nudy. The non-profit festival also adds many new names to its Art and Activism programme. From June 29 to July 6, close to 200 acts will play Roskilde Festival, Northern Europe’s biggest music festival. Today, the festival presents its full lineup, with SZA, Doja Cat,

Bochum Welt’s classic 1996 album Module 2, originally released on Aphex Twin’s Rephlex label, is being reissued on vinyl with five bonus tracks via BMG. Bochum Welt – a combination of the German word for ‘world’ (welt) and the name of a high-powered astral telescope –  is the stage name of Italian electronic artist Gianluigi Di Costanzo. Di Costanzo has been releasing boundary-pushing electronic music since the ’90s, his first single for Aphex Twin’s Rephlex label, ‘Scharlach Eingang’ (1994), m

If we've learned anything about Ninajirachi by now, it's that her releases aren't just songs, but full-body experiences. The Australian beatsmith, one of EDM.com's best music producers of 2022, has always managed to capture a visceral sound all her own, but it's scaled to new heights in her new single, "Hand on my heart." Out now via Nina Las Vegas' NLV Records, the track will appear on a brand-new EP, Girl edm, due out in May. Ninajirachi's penchant for club music doesn't just bleed here—it hem

Neon Carnival, the storied SoCal party series, is returning to light up the desert for its 13th year. Created by LA nightlife vet Brent Bolthouse and producing partner Jeffrey Best, the iconic Neon Carnival is as much a mini-metropolis as it is a party. The invite-only event annually plants its flag as a high-profile hub for dance music and haute lifestyle over festival weekend. Attendees can expect another star-studded affair after last year's headline-stealing event, which saw the likes of Leo

Amid a week of synths and sunshine, for the second year in a row EDM.com's "Insider Access" networking event became the opening pitch of Miami Music Week 2024. As the sunny spring afternoon unfurled, hundreds of guests ascended to the rooftop of the lavish Uma House hotel, greeted by a panoramic view that mirrored the expansive opportunities held by new connections and more.  The air buzzed with anticipation and the kind of energy only found where the industry's brightest gather to foster the fu

Here’s to another beautiful piece from the duo we can’t get enough of. German maestro Paul van Dyk has been at the forefront of the Electronic Dance Music scene for a long, long while now. When the so-called Proto-Trance turned into Trance by fusing with a style of production that stemmed from Eurodance but was not quite, Paul was there. When Trance took off in the golden era of the late 1990s, Paul was also there. And, actually, Mr van Dyk has been a part of the scene without a year we coul