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UK Melodic House mastermind Ollie Mundy has made an immediate impact in the scene with the launch of his imprint OVAVA Music. Launching last month, Ollie Mundy set up Ovava Music to serve as an outlet to release his own brand of Melodic Techno and House whilst offering a platform to release artists of similar ideals. Debuting with the heartfelt track Master Of The Ocean, the exciting new label has quickly gained widespread support from tastemakers and industry mainstays alike. Renowned figures

It turns out tons of viewers only knew "Nightcall" as "that song Ryan Gosling listens to in Drive. During the closing ceremony at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics, the French rock band Phoenix welcomed Kavinsky onstage for a performance of his seminal 2010 song "Nightcall" alongside Angèle. While the track never reached the top of the charts, its inclusion in the cult classic film Drive propelled it into mainstream consciousness back in 2011. The timeless track is now breaking Shazam records after

Earlier this year, OMNOM and Odd Mob unveiled their collaborative project, HYPERBEAM. Now, following a series of successful collaborations, they've returned to Insomniac Records with their debut EP, The Unexplained. Drawing from house and minimal tech influences, the record delivers a powerful blend of club-ready beats and forward-thinking sound design. It features previously released singles "Mind Awake, Body Asleep" and "All Day, All Night," and introduces two new songs, "Okay Fine" and "Readi

Born and raised in LA, OMNOM is a house music producer with an insatiable appetite for experimentation. In fact, he is already known for chomping up underground and crossover influences with his idiosyncratic yet crowd-pleasing sensibilities. He returns to Insomniac Records with his solo offering, ‘By Myself,’ featuring singer/songwriter, producer, and creative director XKYLAR. Let’s take a look at what this new record is about. ‘By Myself’ is a hefty house track with a vocal lead that oozes

Serge Bulat’s “Omorphita Cornershop” is out now. Ten tracks of pure dance energy. Balkan rhythms meet electronic beats. It’s a wild ride. Bulat’s immigrant story shines through. You can feel the struggle. The triumph. The resilience. “Vrzka” kicks things off. Theodosii Spassov’s kaval weaves magic. It’s haunting. Mesmerizing. Sets the tone perfectly. Field recordings add authenticity. Greek and Turkish Cypriot sounds blend seamlessly. It’s a musical bridge across divides. Genre-wise, it’s Ap

Some artists launch labels out of necessity. OMRI. is launching one out of inevitability. After setting dance floors ablaze from Brooklyn Mirage to Burning Man’s playa, the Tel Aviv-bred selector is channeling his eclectic vision into Collecting Dots Records, with its debut release “Mission Impossible” landing January 31st. The track, which has already earned rotation from melodic techno titans Solomun and Adriatique, feels like a mission statement. OMRI.’s signature sound – that sweet spot

SOREN’s status as one of the most promising American acts in the hard dance scene isn’t up for debate. That’s the key takeaway from “AVALON,” a thunderous addition to the Dirty Workz signee’s statement-making series of singles this year. Fittingly billed as “hard dance from the desert,” the Dancing Astronaut Artist to Watch in 2024‘s answer to “ON MY OWN” expands his strong musical identity (defined by dark, dramatic melodies; arena-sized sound; and a cerebral and distinctive sense of invention)

Early Saturday morning local time, high winds in Spain at Medusa Festival caused part of the main stage to collapse, resulting in one death and more than 20 injured. After winds exceeding 51 mph were clocked, the main stage was evacuated but many apparently stayed behind against the official orders of staff and organizers. Pitchfork reported, “Of those injured, three suffered serious trauma injuries and 14 experienced minor injuries, according to regional emergency services. Reuters notes that

One person has died after an incident at Camping World Stadium, according to the Orlando Police Department. The incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon. As of today, Thursday, one person was transported to a nearby hospital where they were pronounced dead, according to officials. The cause of the incident is still under investigation by the Orlando Police Department. This investigation comes amid set up for the massive EDC festival set to begin next week on November 8. EDC Orlando retur

Techno enthusiasts all over the world just gasped a little bit. Beatport’s Nr. 1 Techno DJ Mother Charlotte de Witte just released her final mix of the year called One Mix for Apple Music. The set takes us on a transcendental and atmospheric journey on spatial audio to celebrate an incredible year for Techno. The Belgian DJ and tastemaker explained on social media that the mix was couple months in the making, including studio sessions at the atmos studio in Los Angeles alongside the Apple Music

Out of all the options for accommodations during EDC Las Vegas, from camping to staying on the Strip, One N Only Entertainment (ONO) offered a unique, all-inclusive experience. Their hotel takeover at the boutique Hotel Serene provided a vibrant, community-driven atmosphere, complete with shuttle services, pool parties, and kickoff events, all curated with the raver’s needs in mind. From the moment I arrived until I dragged myself to the airport for a ten-hour flight to Amsterdam on Tuesday

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Tomorrowland’s official radio station, One World Radio, will transport you to Ibiza this week with a collection of DJ sets, iconic tracks, and legendary sunset sessions. Listeners can tune in for a special line-up of shows culminating in a grand finale on Saturday, June 15 — the inaugural Ushuaïa & Hï Ibiza Show. Every Saturday night this summer, Ushuaïa & Hï Ibiza will present a unique 1-hour show on One World Radio at 21:00 CEST (3:00 PM ET), spotlighting different resident DJs. Th

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Spotlighting emerging talent poised to take the scene by storm, this award highlights the future stars of electronic music who are carving their own path. DJ Love An emerging talent delivering vibrant house and disco sets filled with infectious energy. Surusinghe A Melbourne-based artist fusing techno, breaks, and global sounds into a genre-defying style. Surf2Glory A bold producer pushing the boundaries of club music with high-energy, eclectic beats. Bashkka A forward-thinking DJ blending

ONHELL is an up-and-coming name in the Bass genre and he has also developed a reputation for being a great underground event DJ/producer. On September 13th, ONHELL released his most cutting-edge and culturally influential EP to date, juntos, on Zeds Dead‘s Deadbeats label. In fact, this four-track juntos EP serves as the artist’s main goal of beautifully integrating world music influences and Bass fusion, setting a unique yet fresh precedent for bass music as a whole. The EP’s ingenious blend of

One might consider Zedd the Willy Wonka of the electronic music scene after the DJ partnered with 5 Gum to host a scavenger hunt to find the golden (or in this case, glowing) tickets to an exclusive rave. The secretive, intimate rave will be held on August 22nd inside a New York City bodega, giving searchers just under two weeks to hunt. To find its secret location, fans will have to follow a series of hints shared on 5 Gum and Zedd's social media channels as well as "decipher clues hidden in pl

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Ookay is back with "Hold My Love," a summery dance-pop track featuring Americana-country singer-songwriter Piper Byers. The new collaboration continues Ookay's series of releases with Steve Aoki's Dim Mak Records following his five-track EP, Future Untold, and his collaboration with Cheyenne Giles on "For Life" and "My Mind." "Hold My Love" is a summer stunner, boasting an infectious chorus and an upbeat melody to warm the senses. Bubbly synths pirouette over an exuberant beat infused with the c

When you, as a mobile-entertainment company, participate in a wedding show, it is an investment in your business. Of course, all investments come with risks.  By Ryan von Ahn In my market of Cleveland, Ohio, the shows worth going to typically cost four figures. Depending on the size, price point and health of your company, you [...] The post Oops! 10 Mistakes DJ Companies Make at Wedding Shows appeared first on DJ Life Magazine.

North Coast Festival is returning to the greater Chicagoland area this Labor Day weekend for what is sure to be a massive weekend of dance music. Featuring artists like Armin van Buuren, Illenium, Porter Robinson, Seven Lions, Diplo, Fisher, and many more; there’s truly something for everyone on this lineup. To commemorate the festival, Seven Lions and his Ophelia Records label have created a specially-curated North Coast Playlist on Spotify. Ophelia fans will no doubt be familiar with the labe

On June 21st, the team of Opiuo and Ashez dropped their collaborative EP, Underground, and this EP is perfect for anyone who loves fantastic bass with great sprinkles of powerful melodies. On May 31st, the duo released the title track and its intricate grooves ensured that the listener would jam on with genuine joy on their faces. The Underground EP has four tracks, including the title track of course, and it shows the innovative musical styles of both artists who crafted this EP into a memorabl

On May 31st, as everyone geared up towards the first day of June, Australian Bass talent Opiuo teamed up with New Zealander rising star Ashez to unleash their latest single, ‘Underground’. The release of this awesome track efficiently blends unique Bass drops with eloquent, mystical melodies to make it a piece of music that will be on someone’s playlist in an instant. ‘Underground’ is the first single of the upcoming EP, based on the same name as this track, and which will provide a lot of creat

Prepare for an unforgettable summer with Opnot’s latest electrifying DJ set, “Opnot DJ Set 2024 – Medellín, Colombia.” Filmed at the renowned Audiowave Studios, this 28-minute high-energy performance set features a dynamic mix of all my productions released in the first 6 months of this year, delivering an unparalleled musical experience that promises to keep you moving from start to finish.  Explain what musical genre fits you best House, Techno, Melodic Techno, EDM, Tech-House Were you co

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