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Tiësto x Gabry Ponte – Mockingbird Played as the closing single of his incredible Ultra Music Festival 2024 set just two weeks ago, Tiësto doesn’t keep us waiting and unleashes his massive collab with Gabry Ponte. Titled ‘Mockingbird’, the single takes those iconic lyrics and melodies from the Eminem hit and turns them into a mainstage banger, perfect for the upcoming festival season. [link here] David Guetta & OneRepublic – I Don’t Wanna Wait Speaking of Ultra Music Festival 2024, Da

Since debuting in 2019, beastboi.'s imaginative take on bass music has remained a hallmark of his sound. Today, he continues to bring his otherworldly sound to life by virtue of his debut album, WINGZ & FANGZ, out now via Disciple. Split between two discs, WINGZ & FANGZ is a genre-defiant masterstroke, flowing between ethereal, house-influenced sounds to the dark depths of riddim. Throughout each of the album's 15 tracks, beastboi. delivers a one-of-a-kind showcase with the help of sydcx

After her recent Boiler Room DJ set, Charli XCX declared that she "came from the clubs." Now, we're getting another taste of her full-blown foray into dance music after she released a new single produced by one of the genre's most influential producers. Ahead of the release of her sixth studio album Brat, the British pop star, who was recently honored with the ASCAP Global Impact Award, has joined forces with French electronic music icon Gesaffelstein for "B2b." Starting with an acid-inspired ba

Skrillex, Varg²™ and Bladee toil through the throes of an existential crisis in their new collaboration, "Is there a place in heaven for boys like me?" The new track appears on the sixth installment of the Nordic Flora Series from the elusive Swedish producer, Varg²™. Back in February the album was revealed to feature Skrillex as well as the Swedish experimental pop artist Bladee, among others. "Is there a place in heaven for boys like me?" opens placidly with soft vocals atop spacey pads. Twink

Gorgon City have announced their fifth album, Reverie. The project is the culmination of a world-conquering year following the resounding success of the duo's acclaimed 2023 album Salvation, which yielded a treasure trove of hits like "Voodoo" and "Pose." Their recent singles, including the club-ready "You Know It," have set the stage for Reverie, due out on July 19th via REALM Records and Astralwerks. Gorgon City also dropped a new single, "All That You Need," showcasing their signature, infect

In the run-up to Coachella 2024, Chris Lake and Chris Lorenzo, known collectively as Anti Up, are dialing up the heat with the release of two big singles. "Control The Media" is a hypnotizing house marvel, weaving an ominous narrative with its mantra-like hook: "Control the airwaves, control the mind." The track's build-up leads to a cataclysmic drop highlighted by thunderous kicks and a stark, minimal lead that cuts through the mix with precision. Its simplicity belies its depth, compelling lis

Zeds Dead and Flux Pavilion, two of the biggest names in dubstep and bass music, have finally released their first collaboration, joining forces with DeathbyRomy for "Waves." The new track captures the hallmark sounds of all three, leading to a dream collaboration. DeathbyRomy's haunting vocals pave the way for ethereal, synth-heavy soundscapes to blossom in the mix before we're met with the drop's growls and warbling bass. The anthemic single fits perfectly into a festival setting and it's some

Yotto and AVIRA have joined forces to release "Forget," a melodic house masterclass in capturing the paradoxical pain and liberation of letting go. Out now on Yotto's Odd One Out label, the track features an aching vocal performance by ALSO ASTIR. His lyrics viscerally evoke the suffocating grip of lingering attachment, likening it to physical shackles restraining the soul: "Your heart will enslave me / With collars on my wrists." Then his pleas to "let me forget our time" cut like a knife, seve

Yotto makes a highly anticipated comeback to Armada with ‘Forget.’ Following the release of his acclaimed album Growth in February 2023, the Finnish DJ is back collaborating with AVIRA and ALSO ASTIR. They deliver a track that seamlessly blends melodic techno with deep house beats. The record is a captivating soundtrack that reflects the process of letting go of the past and finding peace in forgetting. It is a beautiful instrumental around an iconic vocal. The whole track is a real masterp

These are the songs that shaped our month, from work to the club, and back. MIAMI. MUSIC. WEEK. BABY. March is quite an interesting month for the Dance world. Neverending days and nights of pool parties, dancing at Space, watching the palm trees with a drink in hand, and, well, a little gathering called Ultra Music Festival. Everything happens in March, and everything happened in MMW as well with the climate not behaving as a good child. Of course, the city and the scene surfed through the g

For nearly two decades, Field Day Festival has been one of London's most beloved events and a platform for seasoned headliners and emerging talents alike. Programmed by the legendary Broadwick Live, the team behind DRUMSHEDS, Printworks and more, Field Day's multiple stages allow festivals to curate their own personalized lineups and to explore the vibrant installations on offer. After last year’s edition saw electronic music vanguards Aphex Twin and Bonobo set the stages ablaze for over 50,00

We had a catch up with Audiology’s Mitch Lowe ahead of their UKF New Zealand Tour which starts tonight. Grab your tickets here. Hi, How are you? Hi! I am great thanks, well I can’t complain after a week away in Bora Bora – had to get one last trip in before the baby arrives. Dad life incoming: July 2024. Talk to us about Audiology, who are you as a company? What do you do? Audiology is an electronic music touring company that prides itself on doing cool shit. We are a group o

AREA15 has announced "Secret Garden," a nature-themed rave planting rhythmic seeds that take root in the soil of your dancing feet. Scheduled for May 4th, it's the latest in the Vegas powerhouse's series of Massives, one-of-a-kind events that blend the intimacy of raves with the ecstatic frills and thrills of music festivals. Fans of house music are in for a fragrant treat at "Secret Garden," to which you can now purchase passes. The thick, pumping basslines of French superstar Dombresky will co

On April 5, MEDUZA and James Hype will bring their famed Our House party to The Torch, Los Angeles. Hosted by Insomniac Events, The Torch is set to bring thousands of attendees to watch two of the biggest DJs in all of house music. The Our House brand revolves around the no-phone policy, where MEDUZA and James Hype urge the attendees to focus on the music and the experience, rather than constantly filming for social media purposes. With a promise to professionally record the set, MEDUZA and Jame

What’s exceptionally cool about Groove Cruise and the Whet Travel team is that they consistently learning and improving. They’re walking around the ship listening and asking for feedback. After each sailing, they put out an intensive survey asking for all different types of feedback, positive and negative. The hosts are in the Facebook groups and chats asking new and veteran attendees with how and WHO they want the next year(s) of GC to go. And for this upcoming sail, set for January 23-27, 2025

Now 20+ years into her highly celebrated and revered career, Anna Miranda AKA ANNA ascended to stardom in a unique and special way. At age 14, young Anna would listen to the sets played by local DJs in her father’s nightclub Six, on the outskirts of São Paulo. She realised that the same tracks appeared again and again each week. She convinced her father she could do better… and she did. For many years now, ANNA has called Lisbon her home. The city’s music and passion run deep through her vei

It's been nearly eight years since Empire of the Sun, the electropop duo behind "Walking on a Dream," have released a new solo single. But that all changed today after they dropped a euphoric track, "Changes," ushering in the pair's exciting return through ecstatic soundscapes and dreamlike vocals.  Channeling that same breezy, walk-on-air energy, Empire of the Sun stay true to their signature style while leaping forward into a new chapter. It's an exploratory venture for the hit-making duo, who

Giolì & Assia, whose distinctive fusion of sultry percussion and worldly live vocals has placed them into a creative league of their own, have announced a new tour. The EDM.com Class of 2021 duo announced "RESURRECTION," which will take them across the globe from September to November 2024. The international tour will celebrate their upcoming EP, due to release later this month. Kicking off with North American shows in Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York City and more, the tour will then ta

After a world-conquering 2023, UK Electronic duo Gorgon City continue their next chapter by announcing their fifth studio album Reverie with the new single ‘All That You Need’ featuring Caroline Byrne, out now on their own REALM Records. Following the release of lead single ‘Biggest Regret (with Bbyafricka)’ at the beginning of the year and the club-ready ‘You Know It’ last month, the anthemic ‘All That You Need’ is another sign of things to come from Gorgon City’s upcoming summer LP, with a fil

A month away from the anticipated return of Sol Fest, its organizers are gearing up to enchant Florida's electronic dance music community with its third—and biggest—festival to-date. Dedicated to their best friend Quentin "Sol" Rupp, an avid raver who sadly passed away at the age of 26, Sol Fest returns from May 2-5, 2024. This year's new venue at Ponce de Leon's Vortex Spring will offer attendees a recreational paradise of over 500 acres, camping, snorkeling and diving. Meanwhile, the festival'

For Kelly Badak, the primal beats and retina-searing lasers of raves are more than just a backdrop for partying. They are the raw material fueling her creative process. Armed with a vast mental sketchbook unrestricted by spiral binding, Badak is a graphic designer translating the palpitating energy around her into digital brushstrokes for clients. She has garnered hundreds of thousands of followers on social media, where she unearths rare fonts that harken back to DIY punk and rave posters of ye

Celebrated for his keen sense of electronic dance music and exceptional remixing prowess, Cristian Marchi shines brightly with his latest creation, a vibrant reinterpretation of Lucio Battisti’s classic “Con Il Nastro Rosa” (With the Pink Ribbon). Having already captivated audiences worldwide with this electrifying track during his dynamic DJ performances at some of the most esteemed clubs and festivals, the song evolves from its bootleg roots to emerge as an official single, much to the delight

After more than ten years of shaping the drum and bass landscape, Feint once again redefines his musical journey with his latest endeavor, “Farcall.” Opting for an independent release route for the second time in his career, Feint embarks on a new path that showcases his unwavering commitment to innovation and artistic freedom. “Farcall” is a testament to Feint’s mastery over the drum and bass genre, offering listeners an immersive auditory experience that blends smooth rhythms with intricat

The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is opening its doors to the world via YouTube live stream. Goldenvoice just announced that both weekends of Coachella 2024 (April 12-14 and April 19-21) will be fully livestreamed on YouTube for anyone to watch from home. That’s right, you can experience pretty much the entire Coachella festival without ever setting foot in Indio. The official YouTube livestream at youtube.com/coachella will feature dedicated channels for 6 of the festival’s stages –

In a groundbreaking move that merges creativity with opportunity, music producer and artist Bandaii has announced an exciting worldwide vocalist competition linked to her latest single, “Carouselle.” As Bandaii’s inaugural release for 2024, “Carouselle” represents a significant milestone, marking the second year of the Bandaii project with a sound that encapsulates a trippy circus festival set within a mystical fantasy world. The song is giving us the feel of a new genre we would call “electro-v