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Ah, it’s that time of year again when the sleepy town of Indio transforms into the hottest music destination on the planet. Yes, Coachella season is upon us! As someone who has been attending the festival since the early days, I’ve got a hell of a lot of experience when it comes to surviving – and thriving – at this world-famous desert party. If you’re one of the many folks making the pilgrimage to Indio in the coming weeks, listen up. I’m about to share some hard-earned wisdom to ensure you h

No one would have ever described the ticket-buying experience as “fun,” but these days it’s more tiresome and annoying than ever thanks to the existence of hidden fees, transaction fees, digital fees, and more. These “junk” fees have become the aim of a new crackdown by President Biden. These junk fees apply to more than just concerts, including banks, airlines, cable companies and other industries, as well. Writes CNBC: He cited processing fees for concert tickets, “resort fees” at hotels, “

For 15 hours during this past weekend, millions of Americans who had an account on TikTok had many moments of anxiety as the app temporarily closed. When the app reopened on January 19th, the day before the inauguration of President Trump, the TikTok account users in this country breathed a collective sigh of relief. As for the future of TikTok in the United States, President Trump just signed an executive order that allows TikTok to stay for 75 more days to address national security concerns.

They say that it’s the intense pressure that turns carbon into the beautiful diamonds that we all treasure. Ultra Music Festival experienced that process for itself in 2024. After a showstopping edition in 2023, Ultra was set for a slight tweak in the formula for 2024. Carl Cox would not be the focal point for Resistance, but that freed up attendees to explore the various Ultra stages in ways they hadn’t even dreamed of doing in years. It was a change that put pressure on Ultra to deliver anothe

Six years ago, Pretty Lights dimmed. Now, after his surreal comeback flipped the switch back on, he's returning to Las Vegas for a pair of epic arena shows. The influential electronic music producer stepped away from the industry and had remained out of the public eye since the summer of 2018, when he performed for a sold-out crowd at Colorado's Red Rocks Amphitheatre. With five years of pent-up creativity, he emerged with a momentous tour, "Soundship Spacesystem," and officially returned to the

Pretty Lights and a small team of determined creatives have orchestrated an online auction that resonates far beyond the confines of his dreamlike dancefloors. As Western North Carolina grapples with the catastrophic aftermath of Hurricane Helene, the pioneering electronic artist has joined a feverish rally to offer a beacon of hope through a rare collection currently under the digital hammer. It's a luminous lot comprising over 150 coveted items, each crackling with a pulse of his creativity an

We’ve heard rumblings. We’ve heard rumors. Today, Pretty Lights is officially back and has announced a 9-date comeback tour in Denver, Lake Dillon, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Brooklyn, Chicago, The Caverns, San Francisco, and New Orleans. It’s been nine years since the last Pretty Lights album, and six years since the last music he’s released at all. Fans have been clamoring for his return ever since, though still giving him the space to heal and come back in his own time. Ticket details are still

Seven years since Pretty Lights released new original music, the drought is over. Pretty Lights, who returned to the stage last summer after a half-decade hiatus, recently announced a pair of rare Vegas arena concerts taking place in late-October. The iconic electronic music producer has now revealed details, but there's much more than meets the eye—and ear. Pretty Lights today shared a trailer on YouTube to tease the shows, which are billed as "3033: Ancient Future" and "1996: Rave Origins." Hi

Use caution when crossing the Swirl Bridge – amazing music and vibes ahead! After an immensely successful return of Derek Vincent Smith aka Pretty Lights in 2023, many near and far were delighted when a post appeared yesterday on socials announcing more dates for the Colorado-native and his team for 2024. Michal Menert, Borham Lee, Chris Karns, and Alvin Ford Jr. will be joining Derek again on stage for part II. The tour features 24 dates in 11 cities, inclusive of 3 festival appeara

Pretty Lights will take over Las Vegas this Halloween. The band just announced they’re playing at the MGM Grand Garden Arena for two nights on Friday, October 25 – Saturday, October 26, 2024.  These highly-anticipated shows will mark Pretty Lights’ first Las Vegas performances since 2017, as well as the band’s first time performing at the historic venue, joining the ranks of previous MGM Grand Garden Arena headlining superstars like Elton John, Madonna, The Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen,

The Windy City is about to be drenched in the cosmic brilliance of Pretty Lights, who has announced a momentous pair of arena concerts to usher in 2025. The fabled electronic music producer and sampling virtuoso is set to celebrate New Year's at Chicago's Wintrust Arena from December 30-31. The rare twin bill will showcase his signature blend of kaleidoscopic visual production and electro-soul, a mesmerizing combination that has earned him a devoted following over the years. Pretty Lights had re

The organizers of Austin City Limits have revealed the full lineup of artists set to take over the festival smack-dab in the middle of the city. Since 2002, fans of all genres have descended on Austin for the beloved music festival, which was inspired by a longtime program on the city's local PBS station. What was once a single-day event has now become a three-day fest spanning two back-to-back weekends.  While there's only one electronic headliner at this year's event in October, the optics sur

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Primavera Sound continues its reign as one of the most impeccably booked festivals in the world each year with their announcement of the 2023 lineups for Barcelona and Madrid. Depeche Mode, Kendrick Lamar, Blur, Rosalía, Halsey, FKA twigs, Skrillex, Måneskin, St. Vincent, The Moldy Peaches, Calvin Harris and Le Tigre will headline the Barcelona and Madrid dates next year. In total there will be over 200 performances in each city, including both welcome and closing days and of course the program

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The historical remains of Ibiza’s superclub Privilege, once known as one of the largest nightclubs in the world as titled by the Guinness World Records, is officially coming down. Photos of the deconstruction of the famous nightclub have begun to surface, when only months earlier the venue received over 8.2m euros for renovations. We suspect that a new structure will be built in its place using those funds. Known for hosting events that filled its floors with over 10,000 ravers and club-goe

Prodigy Artists, a leading music management company, has announced the promotion of Eric Bindman to Director of Operations. Bindman, a seasoned industry veteran, has been an integral part of the Prodigy Artists team for over two years, serving as a Senior Manager for artists such as Audien, Elephante, Niiko x Swae, and Mattilo. With a 15-year career spanning talent buying, touring, publishing, marketing, and logistics, Bindman brings a wealth of experience to his new role. Prior to his tenur

Prodigy Artists, the powerhouse music management company behind some of electronic music's biggest stars, has named Eric Bindman its new Director of Operations.  Bindman's promotion signals Prodigy's continued focus on scaling up operations and expanding its reach. Founded by Steven Haddad and Will Runzel, the firm represents a who's who of elite DJs and electronic dance music producers, including NGHTMRE, Audien, SLANDER, Grammy-winning producer Bēkon and rising stars like Pauline Herr. Prodigy

Introducing “Sweetest Mistake,” the latest single from ASPEN, Miami’s renowned DJ/Producer. This evocative track delves deep into themes of vulnerability and healing, blending emotive lyrics with ASPEN’s signature melodic sound. Known for his ability to craft music that resonates on a profound emotional level, ASPEN delivers yet another powerful piece that promises to captivate listeners. “Sweetest Mistake” is a testament to his evolving artistry, inviting fans to experience a journey of introsp

Image credit: Bill Shupp Electronica band KARMACODA will be releasing a new rework of their original track by the same name this Friday. Titled ‘Time Flies (E39 Spring Ahead Mix)’, the track was remixed by the New York producer Peter Tanico and has been attributed to his moniker, E39. Out soon via Sola Musa Music. Pre-save ‘Time Flies (E39 Spring Ahead Mix)’ The remix follows another official remix that he crafted for the San Francisco-based band, a track named ‘Dare (E39 Mixshow)’,

Guy Schmidt is an American music producer and recording artist known for his signature lo-fi/EDM sound that delves deep into the artist’s psyche. With a pianist mother and a guitarist father, musicality ran deep in the family, and artistic expression was encouraged. With his anticipated release to follow his successful release of “THE BOY AND THE MOON” EP, “Acid Rain,” Guy Schmidt radiates non-stop creative chemistry spearheading the record with an energizing blend of 80’s Dance nostalgic EDM.

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Anjunadeep’s finest just released a highly anticipated remix of a golden melody from yesteryear. It’s unreal that we can officially say this. But the remix is finally out. Following a hotly anticipated premiere on Anjunadeep 15 — and an even hotlierly-anticipated debut on his 2023 Anjunadeep Explorations Albania set —, PROFF‘s “Interpretation” of Jakatta‘s ‘American Dream‘ finally saw the light of day, offering a noble perspective on the iconic original track. Jakatta, real name Dave

*Featured Cover Photo Credit: Glastonbury / Getty Images Glastonbury, one of the world’s most-famous contemporary arts festivals, reported profits up to $7.3 million (or £5.9 million) in 2024. According to an article from DJ Mag, the festival’s profits for 2024 surpassed 2023’s profits, which were $3.6 million (or £2.9 million). One of the U.K.’s well-renowned newspapers, The Evening Standard, stated that the profits were from Companies House accounts that Glastonbury filed for the 2023-2024