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Marc-E is a bit of an anomaly in the EDM/electronica world, as the only thing he really adheres to is not adhering to genre or beat structure. Over the course of his discography, Marc-E has covered pretty much every type of beat structure one can imagine, in fact, from house to psytrance to drone to halftime. Much more concerned with vibes, Marc-E is more interested in channeling the more spiritual aspects of music through what appears to be an experimental format. His work isn’t all woo-woo pan

Evan de Novellis has once more done it! Following mesmerizing us with “Mirage,” he returns on Sinners with his newest song, “Save Me.” Having been a long-time melodic techno enthusiast, I find this release excites me the most. De Novellis brings his A-game to this passionate melodic voyage. He has been generating waves with recent compositions on Einmusika and Akumandra. ‘Save Me‘ strikes that careful mix that keeps you both introspective and active, perfectly blending melancholy with enthusias

There are few artists that can claim to have had as torrid of a journey to the top as Persian singer/songwriter Shab. She’s gone on a long and winding journey all the way from being a refugee to becoming a world-renowned pop star. After releasing her amazing album ‘One Suitcase’ earlier this year featuring the standout track ‘Dirty’, the world’s now being graced with 5 new sensational spins on the song. It’s clear that fans love the original track as it has now received over half a million strea

A new report investigating the impacts of climate change on the Australian festival scene finds that increasing extreme weather events in the country are an immediate threat to its live music sector.  Released today by Green Music Australia, the report, titled “Rain, Heat, Repeat: How Music Fans Are Experiencing Extreme Weather,” compiled survey responses from Australian festivalgoers and analysis from academics at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) and La Trobe University. Res

A new solo Ingrosso tune? Count us in! There’s been a lot of hype built around Sebastian Ingrosso’s upcoming solo track, officially named ‘Flood‘. It will be the first time in a while that we hear something 100% made by the Swedish House Mafia member, and as such, it bears a different style from what we’re used to hearing from him. If you were expecting some ‘Reload’ style beat? Buzzer for you, you’d be wrong. Instead, his new song has various UK Garage flavours, sort of resembling Fred

Jacob Arnold interviews about the classic Chicago club the Music Box precede a Ron Hardy mix from 1984 from the archives of DJ M-Traxxx. The post New show features Muzic Box interviews & unheard Ron Hardy mixtape appeared first on 5 Magazine.

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WHIPPED CREAM builds hype for her alter ego Careline with new single ‘Redline‘ out now, via Boom Records in collaboration with New York-based EDM duo MEMBA. Look for ‘Redline’ to appear on her Careline EP set for release January 31, alongside singles ‘Intro Call‘ and  ‘GOD IS A GENTLEMAN.’ Listen to ‘Redline’ here. More about the EP Careline is not only a feeling but a distinct sound. Carefully crafted and personified by WHIPPED CREAM – It’s a groovy industrial electronic blend insp

Over the past two decades, there have been seven feature films in the Resident Evil series, as well as one limited animated television series. Today, the first major series releases on Netflix and it’s accompanied by a feature soundtrack from composer Gregory Reveret on Milan Records. Included in the soundtrack is a new collaboration from deadmau5 and Skylar Grey, “My Heart Has Teeth.” Deep and brooding, the song feels right at home in Raccoon City. Rolling Stone reports: “‘Dystopian suburbia’

Milan Records today announces the release of Resident Evil (Soundtrack From The Netflix Series) with music by composer Gregory Reveret. Available Friday, July 15, the album features score music written by Reveret for Netflix’s Resident Evil, the first live-action series of the global franchise. Making its debut last Friday was album lead single “Venus Flytrap (Main Theme),” a synth-heavy number featuring a signature vocal line and punchy drums recorded by The Goo Goo Dolls’ Craig Macintyre. (Li

The next single marks the fourth release in a matter of months, just ahead of her final record Continue reading...

Festivals across the Australian state will provide anonymous testing facilities Continue reading...

For many, pressing play on the perfect playlist is just as important as lighting candles or dimming the lights before getting down and dirty. And electronic dance music is a powerful aphrodisiac, a new study by ZipHealth suggests. According to data from the US-based online pharmacy, EDM is the sixth most popular genre to listen to while having sex, falling behind hip-hop and R&B, among others. Of those who enjoy listening to electronic dance music while getting frisky, the most popular artis

A recent study by Lloyds Bank revealed that Oasis Live ’25 tickets have become a prime target for scammers and their platform of choice is Facebook Marketplace. Since the announcement of the Oasis reunion tour in August, around 70% of reported concert ticket scams have involved Oasis tickets. Victims of these scams typically lose around £346, though some have reported losses as high as £1,000. Scammers are primarily targeting individuals aged 35-44, who make up 31% of fraud reports. High-pro

Timescape is a bold new UK woodland weekender that will run from July 18th to 20th at Abbots Ripton Estate, Cambridgeshire. Centered around Trance, House, and affordability, this new addition to the UK’s summer festival circuit takes over the former Secret Garden Party site. It offers a diverse electronic lineup that blends iconic names with rising talent, creating a fresh, accessible experience for clubbers. Founded by a collective of seasoned industry professionals and presented in collabor

Timescape is a bold new UK woodland weekender that will run from July 18th to 20th at Abbots Ripton Estate, Cambridgeshire. Centered around Trance, House, and affordability, this new addition to the UK’s summer festival circuit takes over the former Secret Garden Party site. It offers a diverse electronic lineup that blends iconic names with rising talent, creating a fresh, accessible experience for clubbers. Founded by a collective of seasoned industry professionals and presented in collaborat

However the industry body has said that “laws alone are not enough," highlighting the need for "a cultural shift" to prevent sexual harassment Continue reading...

YEDM first covered world music/EDM fusionist Mohamed Assani when his epic Wayfinder album dropped in 2020 and the award-winning sitar player has made a number of singles since then, but his new video for “Lullaby for Guli” off of Wayfinder has given us cause to examine this lush and beautifully produced album yet again. Wayfinder is one of those albums that reveals something new to the listener every time it’s played. With Assani’s rich and complex sitar alone, it feels like each track is a sto

The Hercules DJControl Mix Ultra stole the spotlight at CES 2025, earning the prestigious Best in Innovation Award. This groundbreaking device is the first fully wireless mobile DJ controller, setting a new industry standard. An upgraded version of the DJControl Mix, first unveiled in 2022, the Ultra model builds on its predecessor with enhanced features and cutting-edge wireless capabilities. The controller operates entirely without cables, thanks to Bluetooth 4.0 and a built-in rechargeabl

NEON Countdown is back with a bang! As we gear up to close out the year, there’s no better place to reflect on everything that’s happened than NEON Countdown. This year’s edition is especially exciting, as Martin Garrix is set to headline with an exclusive New Year’s Eve set. For any NEON Countdown fan, this is massive—Garrix has only performed at Neon once before, back on New Year’s Day, so having him lead us into the new year is nothing short of magic. As a loyal attendee since 2019, I can sa

The new bill allows dancing in bars, clubs and restaurants which had been banned in areas of the city since 1926 Continue reading...

New York City is adding to its long list of accolades. A world city and arguably the best city in the United States has been named the party capital of the U.S. Beating out Las Vegas and Miami, NYC stands alone at the top. Mattress Next Day, furniture merchants, awarded the city that never sleeps the new ranking. They analyzed cities across the country for going-out search interest on Google. This included the number of events and clubs, safety, public transit costs, and number of four-star

"Mr. Cee’s influence stretched far beyond the airwaves, shaping the very fabric of NYC’s DJ culture​" Continue reading...

Showcasing the sounds of South Asian dance music, Indo Warehouse is set to hit South Africa, Kenya, and other locations this month Continue reading...

The club celebrates its lease extension with a party featuring Nowadays founders Eamon Harkin and Justin Carter Continue reading...