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More than just a festival, year after year SoCal's beloved Lightning in a Bottle attracts like-minded individuals like moths to a flame. But what makes this extraordinary event so special? Simply put, what sets Lightning in a Bottle apart are its guiding principles. And according to the festival's official website, there are "6 Ways of LIB'ing" that comprise its community's guiding principles: Celebrate Life Create Community Respect Yourself, Respect Others Actively Participate Honor The Land Be

Known around the nation as a mecca for all things queer, the city of West Hollywood, California is gearing up to celebrate the 2024 pride season with the return of its annual Outloud Music Festival.  Set to take place June 1st and 2nd, the event will be the focal point of the city's pride festivities, which includes the Street Fair, Pride Parade (with Lifetime Ally Icon Cyndi Lauper), Dyke March and Women's Freedom Festival. Situated inside West Hollywood Park, Outloud moonlights as an electroni

Tell your mom to set an alarm, because Club Space is inviting her out to groove into Mother's Day at the venue's second annual "Mother’s Day Breakfast Club" event. The terrace of the iconic Miami club will come alive at 10am on Sunday, welcoming all mothers and their favorite children into a world of pampering befitting the occasion. Moms will be greeted with fresh flowers at a bouquet-making station, where they can customize their floral arrangement before heading to a massage chair area for a

Elon Musk today may be transforming transportation and exploring new frontiers in space, but in college, he was lighting up a different scene entirely: his university campus rave culture. When the "Don't Doubt ur Vibe" producer found his student rental budget looking a little too tight, he devised a plan that combined his entrepreneurial flair with his passion for electronic dance music. Long before his SpaceX rockets blasted into orbit or Tesla cars zipped through city streets, Musk was moonlig

The ultimate dream for any budding DJ and producer could now become a vibrant reality. The Online Tomorrowland DJ & Producing Academy is rolling out an extraordinary opportunity for artists around the globe: a shot at performing at Tomorrowland Belgium 2024. Imagine stepping onto the stage at one of the most celebrated music festivals worldwide, and this year could be your moment! Aspiring talents can throw their hat in the ring by submitting a mixtape at academy.tomorrowland.com. Elevat

Insomniac is once again raising the bar of electronic dance music festivals by virtue of EDC Las Vegas, where in 2024 a number of new art installations and upgrades will debut, according to a media alert shared with EDM.com. The beloved Pixel Forest activation is expanding, receiving a renovation while also increasing in size. What was already a grand, immersive experience will now be able to accommodate more guests and allow them to get even more lost in the digital oasis.  Elsewhere, Nomads La

Just one week away from EDC Vegas and many artists are gearing up with new releases, ready to rinse them out on the biggest stages for electronic music in North America. Among them is legendary Swedish DJ/Producer Alesso. Today he dropped his newest EP: Hypnotize, which represents a stark departure from the pop-oriented direction Alesso has explored in recent years. This three-track collection of darker more club focuses selections boasts two brand new singles alongside the previously released t

Ultra Naté delivers a remix pack quite literally for the ages as she and fellow producers Russell Small (The Freemasons) and DNO P unveil the full package for ‘HAPPY FEELING’, alongside the long-awaited official video for the blistering original cut. “A clip to go with “HAPPY FEELING” was really imperative for me,” Ultra comments, “and it had to convey not only how the song makes me feel, but how I want the viewer to feel. Lots of popping color in an iconic locale was immediately the p

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NERO are back with "Draw Energy" the third single off their long-awaited album, Into The Unknown. Set to release sometime this year, the album is the influential trio's first since 2015. They said the new single has a transhumanist theme, exploring the relationship between humanity and technology via the sound of a machine they encountered in London. "This song started with the first sound you hear in the track—which was a piece of machinery that we recorded in a car park. We knew we wanted to b

When it comes to testing the boundaries of bass music, you can always count on TVBOO and LSDREAM. Today, the Wakaan mainstays have connected for the first time alongside Al Kapone for a new single, "Drop That." "Drop That" is brimming with energy as the track masterfully infuses TVBOO and LSDREAM's distinct flavors of bass music into one cohesive arrangement. Their sounds naturally flourish together, allowing warbling synths and wobbly basses to take center stage. Kapone's infectious verses and

The electronic music community is constantly evolving with new sounds inspired by the scene of yesteryear. EDM.com's weekly Fresh Picks series discovers new music and unearths influential tracks that help define the underground dance scene. You can find the below tracks on EDM.com's Fresh Picks Playlist. Follow to stay up-to-date and submit tracks for consideration here. EDM.com Fresh Picks Wavedash, Anamanaguchi, Cayenne - b Alright! Nøgs - Odyssey DROELOE - A Current, A Void Kieran Hemming, Do

IMANU and Grabbitz are bringing out the heat just in time for summer, linking up with Deadbeats for their first collaboration, "FIRE." "FIRE" lives up to its name through and through, allowing the signature, brooding production of EDM.com Class 2023 star IMANU to flourish alongside Grabbitz's soul-stirring vocals. Its ominous bassline is enthralling, reeling us in with a four-on-the-floor sequence before the arrangement cuts to halftime with an aching halftime drop. Grabbitz has once again writt

DJ Mag presents and Twisted Lines have partnered up to showcase a headline show from none other than techno superstar Sara Landry. The event taking place on Friday, August 9 will be held at the historic Underground Atlanta. It is an entertainment and arts district in the heart of Atlanta, Georgia notable for having an extravagant nightlife. The show will be 18+ and will start from 9 p.m. until 3 a.m. the next morning. Sara Landry is a self-taught techno producer / DJ based out of Austin, Tex

The hugely anticipated 10th anniversary of ULTRA Europe just got even better with a new wave of headliners ready to help dancers feel part of a global community of music lovers and unleash the extraordinary in a stunning location on the Croatian coastline. Now playing one of the world’s most warm, welcoming and safe musical gatherings from Friday, July 12 to Sunday, July 14 at Park Mladeži in Split, Croatia will be the likes of Afrojack, Alison Wonderland, Axwell, Black Tiger Sex Machine Pre

In the vibrant landscape of hip-hop, there emerges a voice that defies convention and captivates audiences with his raw authenticity. Meet Fella Run It All, a rising star whose journey from the streets of Milwaukee to the bustling music scene of Atlanta is as remarkable as it is inspiring. Hailing from Milwaukee, Fella Run It All’s early years were marked by adversity and uncertainty. Yet, amidst the challenges, music became his refuge—a means to express himself and transcend the confines o

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If you haven’t noticed by now, branding can make or break a DJ’s career. KILL SCRIPT understood the assignment and took it to social media to announce his knew alias. The Techno DJ and producer has formally changed his name to SCRIPT. Moreover, the artist mentioned that he signed with Encode Talent Agency. If you’re wondering what this means to his career, let’s read the new script! SCRIPT The California-based Techno DJ has really redefined his path in the last few years. From Peak

Max Cooper has announced that he’ll be taking his LIVE 3D / AV shows on the road this October and will perform special dates in Brighton, Manchester and Glasgow, with an extra Brighton show recently added due to demand. Tickets are on sale now and available via gigsandtours.com and ticketmaster.co.uk. Max Cooper has carved a unique space as an audio-visual artist with a science PhD and an international reputation as a leading electronic musician. His work carries an emotional resonance and sens

French DJ and producer Lil Fish is an artist who has proven the sky is the limit when it comes down to his production style. Taking a spin on bass music and contributing to the evolution of the genre by incorporating a fusion of Asian and Eastern European sounds, Lil Fish is only getting warmed up this year as he gears up to release his highly anticipated single known as ‘Sunrising’ on May 10th, 2024, via Gravitas Recordings. Following his debut album ‘Fusion’ in 2016 and a string of success

The clock is ticking on EDC Vegas, in just a few weeks we’ll be dancing together under the electric sky! Whether you are the rave mom of the group or just along for the ride, it’s time to start making moves. EDC is right around the corner and the reality of planning for one the largest electronic music festivals in the world can be daunting. Between securing tickets, booking accommodations, arranging transportation, and budgeting for food and drinks, the costs can quickly spiral out of contr

Ultra Naté delivers a remix pack quite literally for the ages as she and fellow producers Russell Small (The Freemasons) and DNO P unveil the full package for HAPPY FEELING, alongside the long-awaited official video for the blistering original cut. The video is full of bright colors and lots of energy, and each shot more than matches the single’s upbeat mood. The visuals support the track’s message of happiness and are the perfect way to get into the huge number of remixes that come out on the

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Since his impressive debut in 2022 with the single ‘Gave Up On Me’, HankX has gone from strength to strength as an artist. 2023 was an important year for him as he dedicated it to refining his unique sound while also releasing two singles. Now moving into 2024, HankX is starting to add more to his catalog, building on the momentum that was set. He has just released his fourth single of the year titled ‘Just Breathe’. This track serves as a showcase of his sound development. It features a co

Alesso is now exploring bass house further with his new EP Hypnotize. This comes after his first attempt at the style with “Zig Zag.” The three-song collection is a big change from his famously pop sound on Body Hi/Capitol Records. Alesso has been making progressive house and pop-oriented music for the past few years, but the Hypnotize EP is a little different. “The Rhythm of the Night,” which masterfully weaves the iconic sample of Corona’s timeless original song into his own version of mo