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Emily Goldberg, known to many as the former girlfriend of the late EDM superstar Avicii, has passed away at the age of 34. Goldberg's life, marked by her own recent triumphs over health challenges, ended abruptly due to a pulmonary embolism on April 3rd in La Jolla, California, according to her obituary. Before her untimely death, Goldberg had openly shared her fight against cancer on Instagram, celebrating her victory over the disease with a defiant message of survival. View th

Les Plages Électroniques Festival is returning to the scenic shores of the French Riviera with a stellar lineup of electronic music's finest. Set against the backdrop of Cannes' stunning Palais des Festivals, Les Plages Électroniques will deliver three days of breezy dance music from 2pm to 5am. With an expected attendance of 60,000 festival-goers throughout its 2024 weekend, the fest's organizers have solidified its reputation as one of the largest beach parties in Europe.  The Les Plages Élect

Moog Music announces the release of Spectravox, a semi-modular analogue spectral processor designed to broaden the horizons of musical expression and sound design. Spectravox is now available globally, offering a unique blend of classic Moog sound manipulation with cutting-edge features. Spectravox joins Moog’s esteemed semi-modular family as a groundbreaking tool for auditory exploration. At its core, a visionary 10-band filter bank, paired with a robust analogue Moog oscillator and a dynam

Returning to Vancouver for its dazzling fourth edition, ¿Por Qué No? is gearing up to present Savage & SHē, a DJ duo from Tulum. The touring event’s latest edition is organized in collaboration with Harbour and is slated to enchant Vancouver’s crowd on Friday, May 17th with its jungle-themed allure. ¿Por Qué No?, which is expected to host over 1000 attendees at Harbour, encourages attendees to live life to the fullest while curating an audiovisual experience that transports them to the jungl

FORWARDS has revealed today that UNDERWORLD, the iconic electronic duo, has been added to the Sunday bill for the 2024 festival lineup following their international tour. This will be UNDERWORLD’s only Bristol performance for 2024. With a rich legacy spanning over three decades, Karl Hyde and Rick Smith better known as Underworld, persistently challenge conventions and redefine electronic and dance music with their unparalleled ingenuity. This eagerly awaited occasion heralds Underworld’s so

Tomorrowland Music and Selected., two of the most respected record labels in dance music, have worked together on a new tune. Ekko, a Norwegian singer-songwriter, and Korolova, a Ukrainian singer-songwriter, have worked together on their third collaboration, Shine. The record has dreamy but powerful melodies and blissful voices that take listeners to a world of pure enchantment. The joint work between Tomorrowland Music and Selected. includes a bunch of brand-new tracks by some of the best pr

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Meyer, the boss of the ETERNAL Records label, is back with another huge, melodic release. His new single “California” features the voice of Connecticut-based recording artist Ian Biggs. It also comes with a great remix from Das Pharaoh, who is the boss of UV Music and one-half of the famous Egyptian trance duo Aly & Fila. “California” is another amazing example of Meyer‘s natural ability to make music. It blurs the lines between Melodic House & Techno and Progressive House. The vocal

The London-based DJ/Producer DJ Dris unveils his newest Afro House single, ‘Riding Ecstasy’ featuring Roxa Damas. Having been rapidly building his production catalogue, hitting back with releases like ‘Work’, ‘Ethereal’, and ‘Keep Trying’, DJ Dris appears with an unstoppable momentum, cementing himself as a talent to keep watching closely. As he delivers this brand-new production via Born Digital Music, DJ Dris once again ensures his powerful signature style takes centre stage, presenting fans w

Cynthia Laclé is back to deliver more sonic heat with her Techno remix of The Prodigy’s ‘No Good’. Coming as another hard-hitting production, the talented Producer and DJ adds her own distinct touch to the track, offering listeners a production intense in energy and powerful in sound. As she keeps making a name for herself within Electronic Music, Cynthia Laclé’s talents and skillset continue to lead to high-octane releases, supporting the evolution and development of her sound as she finds new

Jacob Colon unleashes the energy with his new Tech House track, ‘Gotta Prove’, released through his label Made To Move Records. With this latest release, Jacob Colon showcases his signature sound that continues to draw listeners in; a style that is inherently rooted in House music whilst blending in Latin elements with intoxicating beats and grooves, Jacob Colon’s music brings exciting vibes, resonating with listeners worldwide. Having carved a path that continues to see him establishing a r

One of the world’s most warm, welcoming and safe festivals is back with a bang from Friday, July 12th to Sunday, July 14th as ULTRA Europe returns to Park Mladeži in Split, Croatia. ULTRA Europe stands out for many renowned reasons – its next level production, the epic stage designs, world class sound and of course its great location in Croatia, near epic beaches that are safe and breathtaking and ripe for exploring. It is also a place where music lovers from hundreds of countries around

Skiddle, the UK’s independent ticketing platform, has published early findings from its landmark mental health survey of music and event professionals in the UK, coinciding with this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week.  Launched at the beginning of April, as a follow-up to an industry-first study conducted back in 2018, the survey aims to highlight new challenges facing the community in the wake of the pandemic and amid the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. Venue proprietors and promoters of g

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AlphaTheta Corporation announces the release of rekordbox for Mac/Windows (ver. 7.0.0), a complete DJ software application that integrates everything from music management to live performance capabilities.   This major update to rekordbox – which is used by many DJs around the world, including countless pros – brings huge enhancements to its performance and feature set. New software learning, cloud, and automation technology have been added to create a drastic evolution of the software, and proc

Giuseppe Ottaviani’s 2024 got off to a flying (and distinctively collaborative!) start, as he partnered with singers, songwriters and co-producers from all walks. (‘Carry On’ with Gareth Emery & Sarah de Warren, x Gabry Ponte & Malou on ‘In My Mind’, Like Mike on ‘Nothing Else Matters’ – to name but some!) To make the kind of artistic leap he wanted for his main spring strike however necessitated him going as solo as solo gets. Giuseppe has explored many different styles and subs

Burning Man, known for its eclectic and diverse art installations, has recently decided to remove a large-scale pro-Palestine sculpture from its upcoming summer event lineup. The sculpture, an 8-foot-by-14-foot fiberglass watermelon titled “From the River to the Sea,” became controversial after over a thousand individuals signed a petition for its removal. The petition highlighted concerns that the artwork’s title is perceived as a contentious slogan that could be interpreted as endorsing viol

EDC Las Vegas is gearing up for its biggest edition yet. For those not able to travel to Vegas for the weekend, don’t worry they have you covered. They just unveiled their live stream details ahead of the big weekend. EDC will take over the Las Vegas Motor Speedway this weekend. It will welcome more than 525,000 vibrant attendees celebrating life, love, art, and music Under the Electric Sky –  and those who can’t make it to Sin City will be able to livestream the show-stopping performances

The Las Vegas Sphere is quickly becoming one of the strips most in demand venues since its launch last year. The lone Sphere venue in Las Vegas, which cost $2.3 billion to build through delays and cost overruns during the COVID-19 pandemic, generated revenue of $170.4 million in its fiscal third quarter ended March 31, the parent company, Sphere Entertainment Co, reported Friday. With hype and demand up, along with strong upward trend in revenue, CEO James Dolan is determined to open another Sph

You ever get overwhelmed from a stacked lineup announcement? That’s exactly how we’re feeling right now. Portola Music Festival in San Francisco officially released their 2024 lineup moments ago after a leak of it appeared on May 9th and it’s unbelievable. Occurring September 28th and 29th at Pier 80, the festival is set to host some of the biggest names in our industry right now. On Saturday, we’re going to see performances by Bicep, Mall Grab, Four Tet, Tycho, Jamie xx, Gesaffelstein and

Armin van Buuren gave New York a special show this past weekend. The Dutch legend stopped at the Brooklyn Mirage for a huge 3-hour set for the capacity crowd. He and Laura van Dam had the crowd going all night long till 4 am. Laura van Dam delivered a wonderful opening set and had the crowd ready to burst once Armin took the stage. She played a diverse set with Trance, Techno, and some House sprinkled throughout. It was expertly crafted and you could feel she loved being up there. Laura was

Set to ignite Austria with an electrifying lineup of dance music's finest from July 4-6, Electric Love Festival is gearing up for its anticipated 11th edition. With over 200 artists across six stages, and an expected attendance of 180,000 visitors from 70 countries, the massive forthcoming Electric Love edition promises an unforgettable experience for dance music enthusiasts. As organizers gear up for its return to Salzburgring, Electric Love has now unveiled its full lineup. Headlining the fest

In a philanthropic move that’s sure to strike a chord with music enthusiasts and do-gooders alike, Charity Buzz has announced an exclusive auction offering a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet global music sensation David Guetta. The highest bidder and a lucky guest will not only get to rub shoulders with the famed DJ but also enjoy a luxurious trip to Las Vegas with accommodations at the gorgeous Wynn resort. The auction, hosted by Charity Buzz, a platform renowned for its charitable en

Welcome back Nicole Moudaber at the iconic Brooklyn Mirage on May 18th with her new audiovisual concept ANKH. She will debut her new show at the highly-anticipated Carl Cox Invites event. ANKH promises to be an otherworldly experience as Moudaber unveils the groundbreaking new visuals that have been months in the making. The Avant Gardner’s open-air sanctuary The Brooklyn Mirage, aims to be the perfect backdrop for its debut.  ANKH Unveiled ANKH Unveiled is a performance that draws insp

With EDC Las Vegas just around the corner, Sin City is gearing up to host an immeasurable amount of DJs and artists during its weeklong festival celebration as attendees from all across the country descend for Insomniac's beloved fest. TAO Beach is gearing up to present the ultimate EDC Week experience from Thursday, May 16th to Sunday, May 19th. The luxurious club has become a Vegas crowd favorite for its sun-kissed daytime parties and lavish ambiance, and its lineup for this year’s EDC Week is