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Known for their innovation, Wavedash want to capture the special feelings found in spontaneous moments on tour. Instead of heavily preparing a live show to showcase their brand-new mixtape Tempo, the trio is instead branding their upcoming tour as a series of parties. They want the experience to be meaningful and personal, something that pre-planned sets simply can't capture in the same way as reading a crowd can.  The format of Wavedash's sets will change nightly, according to the group. With n

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There's always something special about close friends connecting in the studio. G-REX and Sully have found that special connection on their mind-melting collaborative EP Entropy, arriving by way of Wakaan. Entropy is a powerhouse of sound design bolstered by the veteran experience brought by both producers. Both tracks on the EP are filled to the brim with experimental sounds that are ready to shake any festival stage to its core. "Smoke" kicks things off, leading us in on a slightly softer note.

Mersiv and Tape B have landed on Deadbeats with a career-defining track, joining forces with hip-hop luminary Juicy J for a high-powered bass anthem, "Trippy Land." "Trippy Land" lives up to its name. Mersiv and Tape B, two rising stars in the bass music scene, push the boundaries of their sound design, adding even greater depth to the hypnotic atmospheres they concoct. The track is entirely unpredictable as Juicy J's distorted vocals lead us through a growling, bass-fueled arrangement.  Juicy J

Luci's new era is here.  The EDM.com Class of 2021 inductee has released a new single, "Drugs," marking her debut on Seven Lions' Ophelia Records imprint. After embracing a more pop-leaning sound on last year's debut album, the track finds Luci jumping back into her bass music roots. Her ethereal vocals fuse effortlessly with her glitchy production, cultivating a rich soundscape rife with of whirling synths and powerful bass. Luci's lyrics this time around are heartfelt and touching, describing

Budakid is back on Exploited with an impassioned 2-tracker. A regular at the Gardens Of Babylon events, Budakid has honed a distinctive shade of heartstring House and Indie Dance which has touched labels such as Permanent Vacation and Berlin’s Watergate. Here, he delivers 2 travel tickets for 2 disparate trips. ‘Infinity’ is a journey in the truest sense of the word. Through an effervescent bass sequence, clever filter control and kinetic drum work, Budakid generates consistent motion from s

What happens on the cosmic journey toward the black hole?  What is on the other side of the black hole? Jeff Mills is set to explore these questions through a performance that appeals to the auditory and visual senses. Since the beginning of humanity, man has always wondered about what lies beyond the Stars. The relevance to what and who we are, but also what we will eventually become and where we need to go. And to exercise our minds for such possibilities, the storytelling of impossible ad

After three years, Audio is back with a new album, this time on Blackout. ‘Where The Chaos Lies’ tells a story about AI and the reluctant acceptance of its power nowadays. Those who know Audio and Blackout already know what to expect: an album full of drums, power, and rollers. But there are some firsts on this album, too. It’s the first time he has had that many collaborations on an album, with Black Sun Empire, Burr Oak and Aenygma on the list of features.  With ‘Where The Chaos Lies’, Aud

After three successful editions of Road To ULTRA Hong Kong, the much-anticipated first ULTRA Hong Kong event will take place this September. It will be the first ULTRA Worldwide event in the area since 2018 when ULTRA Hong Kong 2024 takes place. ULTRA Worldwide has just announced the first edition of ULTRA Hong Kong. This will be the first ULTRA Worldwide event in the area since 2018. The event will take place at Central Harbourfront Event Space in Central, Hong Kong, on September 14, 2024. It

In a chilling scene straight out of a horror movie, the renowned British DJ and dance music producer Hot Since 82 has cancelled a number of upcoming appearances following a harrowing attempt on his life in Rio de Janeiro.  Taking to social media to open up about the incident, Hot Since 82 surmised that the attack was a setup, leaving him in an uneasy state of questioning as to who could've compromised his position. After leaving the club at 5am, he explained, roughly 10 minutes into his ride it

The Chainsmokers are proving that their talents go far beyond hit-making melodies. They've been making noise with their Mantis Venture Capital fund, and their latest enterprise is a bold investment in MagicX, a startup that harnesses AI to streamline daily life. Founded in 2020, Mantis Venture Capital swiftly penetrated the market after a $35 million infusion from high-profile backers such as Mark Cuban. It has since grown into a multifaceted fund with investments in sectors ranging from healthc

First, the main thing here is no one was injured. As Festive Owl always says, things are replaceable, not people. Saturday night at Sol Fest Music & Arts Festival in Ponce de Leon in Florida, an attendee’s car caught fire while its owners were in the festival. The fire ended up burning 3 cars total and charred part of another. Thankfully, the fire was not intentionally set. While nothing official has been released, it has been reported that it was started by a battery/device plugged int

Setting the tone for summer 2024, Grammy-nominated DJ and producer FISHER is teaming up with the inimitable Jennifer Lopez on an adaptation of the icon’s 90’s classic ‘Waiting For Tonight’, out now on his own label Catch & Release. Known for his wild sense of humour and energetic DJing style, FISHER first burst onto the Electronic scene with tracks ‘Stop It’ and ‘Ya Kidding’ and has since become one of the scene’s most in-demand talents. He then dropped ‘Losing It’, the breakout track that e

The summer anthem you’ve been craving for is finally here! ‘Warmth’, the new single by the chart-topping duo DVBBS and producer Boaz van de Beatz, featuring Jono Dorr, is more than just a song – it’s a sonic journey that promises to envelop you in euphoria. Imagine soulful vocals, uplifting melodies, and a euphoric drop that will have you swaying with a smile at your next big event with best friends or a significant other. This isn’t just a release; it’s an invitation to embrace the warmth of co

Las Vegas-based artist Decadon drops his debut full-length album ‘Lovely Destruction’, a deeply personal 20-track journey that represents his unique sonic style. He has become known for mixing dubstep and melodic bass with his rock music roots, and the body of work is a dynamic representation of all of the above. From the ominous beginning of ‘Fragile State of Mind’ to the punk-rock lyrics mixed with stabbing bass in ‘My Ever After’ and the ethereal, digitized bass of ‘Talking to Myself’, Decado

Hot Since 82 took to Instagram to provide an update on a terrible and scary situation in Brazil. The British DJ had just finished a show and left the venue at 5 AM. They were being followed by a gang with guns attempting to track him down. He claims “We’d been set up” as the gang knew exactly when they were leaving and what car they would be in. He sadly announced he would be canceling the rest of his shows and festival appearances at Time Warp and Warung in Brazil. Luckily for him

Tomorrowland's beloved "Great Library of Tomorrow" will soon take root under the radiant Iberian sun for a new attraction in Madrid. "The Great Library of Tomorrow" is an audiovisual experience that essentially reveals the symbolic language carried through the visionary art and stage productions woven through the iconic EDM festival's storytelling over its illustrious history. Within the multi-sensory exhibit, fans of Tomorrowland can explore its mythic metanarratives through VR. Since opening i

Forever in our hearts, and in Joel’s too. Melancholy and a hinge of bittersweetness hit deadmau5 Trivia connoisseurs this past weekend at the Brooklyn Mirage, venue which was graced by the mouse-helmet legend’s most recent tour date, retro5pective: 25yrs of deadmau5. While his show’s title nods to the past and promises to be a walk down Memory Lane, Joel, being the multifaceted artist he is, was sure to tease new and unreleased material, test it even. And that’s how this song came to the spe

Bass Coast Festival has unveiled the lineup and theme for its highly anticipated 2024 edition, which is scheduled to take place from July 12-15 at shared traditional territories of the Nłeʔkepmx and Syilx. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Merritt, the award-winning festival is gearing up to host a dynamic roster of over 150 artists spanning genres such as drum & bass, garage, techno, house, disco, dubstep and jungle. Among the headliners are Of The Trees and Leikeli47, who will be j

In less than two weeks, JEANIE‘s Into The Dark tour will propel her to EDC Las Vegas‘ BassPOD stage. It’s a fitting locale for her bass-heavy, arena-sized sound, to say the least. Since early March, the DJ/producer has been traveling stateside, making noise on her debut North American headline tour. The 17-date effort spans a robust variety of venues: theaters, lounges, clubs, and festivals. “It’s hard to choose a favorite, but so far, my favorite city has been Tampa [Florida] at The Rit

Tomorrowland just announced that ‘The Great Library of Tomorrow’, the festival’s unique immersive audio-visual experience, will be opening its doors in the heart of Madrid in the fall of 2024. Since its very first introduction to the world in Barcelona in December 2023, ‘The Great Library of Tomorrow’ has been attracting more than 40.000 visitors from 56 different countries around the world over the past months to embark on an unprecedented VR experience and explore Tomorrowland’s captivating th

EDMTunes had an awesome chat with the one and only KSHMR. He is not only an amazing songwriter but also a talented DJ, record producer, and former Pop producer of a handful of top hits. It was such a pleasure to talk to him! LA-based KSHMR is back with a massive new release that celebrates an equally significant milestone in the form of ‘Devotion‘, a club record he’s been taking on tour in honor of his 10-year anniversary as a DJ and producer under the KSHMR moniker. Always one to embrace hi

The creators of the UNTOLD Festival are powering up the lineup of this year’s edition in Romania, adding Black Coffee to the roster on the Galaxy stage. The ninth edition of the UNTOLD Festival will take place from August 8 to 11 in the heart of Transylvania, in the historic city of Cluj-Napoca and the billing continues to stack up. 250+ top artists, DJs and producers, dancers, acrobats, magicians, walking acts and hundreds of thousands of fans from around the world will descend on Romania

Due to its huge popularity, Tomorrowland is thrilled to announce that “The Great Library of Tomorrow,” the festival’s one-of-a-kind audiovisual experience for all ages, will be starting in the heart of Madrid in the fall of 2024. We visited The Great Library of Tomorrow in Barcelona. Since it opened to the public for the first time in Barcelona in December 2023, “The Great Library of Tomorrow” has been drawing more than 40,000 people from 56 countries around the world every month to enjoy a un

For years now, Mau P has been spinning records around the world and making people dance. However, the Dutch DJ and producer is now taking the mic for the first time with his new song “On Again.” Both Mau P’s own vocals and the famous star Mike Dean can be heard on the track. This important studio master has contributed his masterful synth work to many classic rap and R&B albums, shaping the sound of acts such as Beyoncé, Travis Scott, Jay-Z, and many more. Mau P’s work with Dean and the ad