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Attendees hoped for a live performance, and she behind the decks felt disappointing to some. It all started when FKA Twigs backed out of AXE Ceremonia festival in Mexico City, and Grimes was announced as the heir to the spot. The gathering took place this past weekend and counted with the presence of many bands and renowned acts from all genres, such as LCD SOUNDSYSTEM and Kendrick Lamar. Since they knew of Grimes’ addition to the festival, fans were cheering and waiting for her appearan

The 23-year-old was killed on the dancefloor of Birmingham club CRANE in December 2022 Continue reading...

WINDOWS TO LOOK IN, a project by the artist Lorenzo Senni, one of the winners of the twelfth edition of Italian Council (2023), the prestigious international programme of the Direzione Generale Creatività Contemporanea of the Ministry of Culture that promotes Italian art in the world. The project is part of Lorenzo Senni’s research path, which in the past has dealt with themes such as voyeurism and vandalism. In WINDOWS TO LOOK IN, the artist will create a work consisting of 14 photographs a

The four-tracker marks the Detroit pioneer's first solo release under his given name since 2022 Continue reading...

Hailing from New York, Kyogre specializes in tech house with a career marked by notable achievements, including a top-five hit on Beatport’s Bass House chart with “Move Like This,” a collaboration with Corrupt (UK). Smith & Sorren, who are also based in NYC, have transformed their lifelong friendship into a successful partnership in the music industry. Their music resonates widely, earning placements on prominent Spotify editorial playlists and drawing support from renowned figures like Dipl

The single has finally landed on Major Recordings after stealing the show during Ahadadream's Boiler Room set in September Continue reading...

The single has finally landed on Major Recordings after stealing the show during Ahadadream's Boiler Room set in September Continue reading...

All proceeds from the release will go toward UNICEF and Ukrainian volunteer group AIDx10 Continue reading...

Electric Love Festival, Austria’s biggest electronic music festival, has just dropped a massive line-up update for its 2024 edition, and its truly a #ColorfulPlayground of diverse talents across electronic music including but not limited to: harder styles, techno, bass music, and hip-hop. Leading the charge are headliners like Boris Brejcha, the masked techno maestro known for his distinctive “High-Tech Minimal” sound and hits like ‘Gravity’ and ‘Purple Noise.’ Joining him is another iconic

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The latest release from Nexxus 604 is the third EP, which came out on February 10, 2024. Free your Consciousness is dedicated to psychedelics as a phenomenon in our lives that opens the secret doors of consciousness and saves us from stereotypes. The single track, which bears the same name as the album “Free Your Consciousness,” calls us to insight, getting rid of stereotypes and moving towards dreams, to realize our hidden talents. Free your consciousness, thoughts globally and act in such a wa

Dutch electronic music producer Eelke Kleijn, famous for his top-notch extended sets in techno and house for over 20 years, has released new EP, Regenerator / Lately. The Regenerator / Lately EP is out on the DAYS Like NIGHTS record label, which Eelke Kleijn also founded, and it is a progressive house EP that allows the listener to feel upbeat, relaxing vibes as the soundscapes surround them. Regenerator / Lately is the first EP release of 2024 for Eelke Kleijn and the artist’s first multi-track

Hardwell, one of the world’s most popular electronic music superstars has entered a collaboration with Apple. This collaboration involves the Dutch EDM star releasing a free sample pack for GarageBand on iOS and Logic Pro on iPad, making this one of his most outstanding projects to date. In addition, the collaboration between the EDM star and the tech giant will ensure prospective artists a chance to elevate their musical craft to higher levels than they had ever attained. Having the EDM st

Dutch DJ Joris Voorn has released his first single of 2024, ‘Horizon’, on his imprint, Spectrum. This track has been a regular feature in his sets for the past six months and has been one of the most requested IDs. It is now available on all major streaming platforms for listeners to enjoy. Horizon Catch a glimpse of Joris Voorn opening his set at Input nightclub with ‘Horizon’, much to the delight of his fans. ‘Horizon’ is a harmonious composition of melodies, featuring an irresist

Watch one of the hottest festivals out there from anywhere in the world. Ultra is here, baby! People have waited year-round for this moment, which has been happening this very weekend. It all comes down to Bayfront Park in Miami. Thankfully, if you aren’t around the area, or couldn’t secure your spot, the festival has made its grand event available through the Internet for everyone to tune in. Today marks Day 3 of the festival. As all good things must come to an end, Sunday the 24th is t

David Guetta and MORTEN are back with a vengeance, dropping two scorching new tracks that are setting the stage for their highly-anticipated “Future Rave” musical movement. “The Future Is Now” and “The Truth” see the veteran producers fusing pounding techno grooves with visceral underground elements and speaker-rattling bass lines. This fresh “Future Rave” sound is Guetta and MORTEN‘s brainchild. It melds main stage energy with an unmistakable underground edge. It’s a seamless combo that’s been

In all my years of immersing myself in the UK music party scene, one truth remains constant: Independent festivals reign supreme. Unfortunately, more and more of the live event industry is becoming dominated by enourmous companies like Live Nation and Festival Republic and so, parties which were once havens of freedom have become more and more dominated by dodgy corporate practices. Luckily, we’ve compiled a lineup of the top 10 independent festivals in the nation where you won’t encounter alc

Not even a teeming onslaught of icy rain could stop the Ultra family from doing what they do best: rave. Ultra Music Festival diehards paid no mind to the torrential downpour, which forced an evacuation on Friday night. Drenched in euphoria and lost in trance-inducing beats, a luminous diaspora of audacious ravers sparked to life across Bayfront Park, their hair whiplashing like diamond dust. Undaunted by Mother Nature's soggy tantrums, legions of neon warriors turned puddles into makeshift stom

German techno producer Axel Haube has released a new EP called Virgo, including Dreamers, the second song, and a remix from VNTM. The EP kicks off with the title track “Virgo” and it sets the vibe immediately with these creepy, ominous synth lines layered over tribal-like beats. The harmonies have this haunting, trance-inducing quality to them too. It’s mysterious and suspenseful from the first few bars. That ominous, heavy groove continues into the second song “Dreamers.” While it’s maybe a t

The debut of Afterlife at Miami Marine Stadium, Virginia Key brought far more headaches than beats. The Afterlife event’s thunderous bass lines and blinding light shows kept the neighborhood awake and on edge for two straight nights. Residents reported that the music was so loud that “It shook me to my core“. It was “just a constant, pounding assault on your senses until 2 a.m.“ Despite attempts to intervene by lowering volumes and dimming lights, the party raged on, much to residents’ chagrin

You guys are NOT gonna want to miss Martin Garrix throwing down at Ultra Music Festival Miami this year! The man himself is taking over the decks at 10:15 PM on the Main Stage and it’s gonna be absolute insanity. Watch and listen live the full set! The post Watch Martin Garrix LIVE at Ultra Music Festival Miami 2024 [Full Set] appeared first on The Groove Cartel.

Watch one of the hottest festivals out there from anywhere in the world. Ultra is back, baby! People have waited year-round for it. Bayfront Park in Miami is full to the brim with enthusiasts and fans from every corner of the world. Thankfully, if you aren’t around the area, or couldn’t secure your spot, the festival has made its grand event available through the Internet for everyone to tune in. Today marks Day 2 of the festival, which managed to kick off at 4 pm local time, after the U

Fear not, for your favourite U-shaped-logo festival is back on track. Ultra Music Festival is back! Of all places they’ve thrown a party at, home seemed to be the most challenging in a long while. Miami proved to have adverse weather that felt like would threaten the festival, yet, after sending attendees home earlier last night under strong winds and lightning strikes, the festival managed to get Bayfront Park ready for Day 2 of the massive gathering. Right as we speak, acts like Miss M

One of the biggest stars in the world of electronic dance music will get his shot at Ultra Music Festival after all. Dutch DJ Hardwell has been slotted for a main stage set on Saturday night, making up for his canceled performance on Friday due to dangerous thunderstorms that forced an evacuation of the festival grounds. The confirmation came via X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday afternoon, with Hardwell excitedly announcing “ BREAKING NEWS: @ULTRA MAINSTAGE TONIGHT 7:25 – 08:40!!!!! LFG!!!!!! ”

Chris Lake and his fellow DJ/producer Fisher have voiced their disappointment after severe weather forced the cancellation of their highly-anticipated back-to-back closing set on the main stage during the first night of Ultra Music Festival in Miami. In a post on social media the morning after, Lake expressed being “completely disheartened” that the duo was unable to deliver their show after months of preparation. Their set, being billed as Chris Lake b2b Fisher (Under Construction), was one