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Just when you thought the dancefloors couldn’t get any hotter, Italian house music prodigy CASSIMM has dropped another sizzling bomb with his latest heavyweight release “Say Yeah” on Toolroom Records. Teaming up with powerhouse vocalist Mahalia Fontaine, the track is a masterclass in peak-time club fuel. Fresh off the meteoric success of “Love Desire” on Claptone’s Golden Recordings imprint, which rocketed to #1 on Beatport and was one of the top 3 most played tracks of 2023 according to 1001tr

Imagine stepping into a realm where steam dances with light, each room whispers a different tale and wellness is reimagined through the lens of futuristic technology. That's the vision of Submersive, a groundbreaking spa concept conceived by Corvas Brinkerhoff, co-founder of the immersive arts giant Meow Wolf, according to Fast Company.  Brinkerhoff's forthcoming concept is reportedly set to land in Austin in a 25,000-square-foot sanctuary that's said to merge the healing traditions of communal

In an outing that melded raw energy with artistic synergy, Knock2 joined forces with Zedd for a collaborative DJ set that set Echostage alight. Knock2's live sets have turned heads throughout the dance music community as the EDM.com Class of 2023 star has delivered on a series of notable b2b performances in recent times, each seemingly more exhilarating than the last. From teaming up with RL Grime at Ultra Music Festival to joining forces with Dillon Francis at Imagine Music Festival, Knock2 has

Keep the good vibes rolling after ILLENIUM’s electrifying b2b performance with Dabin at Head In The Clouds New York! ILLENIUM will be headlining the official HITC afterparty taking place on May 11th at Terminal 5. Tickets will be up for purchase on AXS here. All HITC NY Festival Pass Holders will have first access to the afterparty tickets starting Wednesday, May 1st at 12 PM ET. They will go fast so be sure to purchase your tickets if you haven’t already on the official website. In ord

Brazilian dance music phenomenon Vintage Culture has finally given fans what they’ve been waiting for: a release date and tracklist for his much-awaited debut album, Promised Land. Mark your calendars for May 24, 2024, because that’s when the culmination of a four-year creative odyssey arrives. This isn’t just another album for Vintage Culture; it’s the realization of a lifelong dream. Promised Land is infused with the artist’s heart and soul. Vintage Culture himself says; Promised L

One of London’s biggest annual music festivals, We Are FSTVL, has been forced to cancel its 2024 edition after heavy rainfall left the planned venue unfit to host the event. Organizers of the festival had been preparing to welcome tens of thousands of revelers to Dagenham’s Central Park over the weekend of 25-26 May. However, the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham has pulled the plug citing health and safety concerns with the site. In a statement, the council said its “recent assessment of

DJ Harvey will be residing at Klymax Discotheque, Potato Head this May, commencing an eagerly awaited month-long residency. The DJ, producer and global scene provocateur will take the controls every Saturday night for four consecutive weekends from 11 May to 1 June, performing all night long for each show. Tickets are available here. While Harvey is no stranger to DJ residencies — his pivotal Ministry of Sound sessions and Mercury Rising at Pikes Ibiza are the stuff of legend — this mark

The large ‘U’ festival celebrated a fantastic return to South America recently. When you think of Ultra Music Festival, you likely gravitate towards Miami straight away. But we’re lucky enough to have them all over the world, celebrating parties far and wide. That is certainly a blessing for energetic crowds living in somewhat further places in the globe, like South America. I’ve been here for a while, and it’s safe to say it’s growing a strong community of Dance-devoted madmen like me.

Austin's Seismic Spring Lite Edition will light up The Concourse Project next month for two days of non-stop techno and house energy. Scheduled for May 10-11, the event features a lineup of nothing but heavy-hitters. RealMusic Events, the powerhouse company behind Seismic Dance Event and The Concourse Project, is celebrating its 15th anniversary in 2024, marking a massive moment for their beloved Seismic brand. Spanning many genres comprising dance music's underground, Seismic Spring Lite's line

Another summer is on the horizon, which means The Chainsmokers are poised to provide the soundtrack for sun-kissed days and starry-eyed memories. The chart-topping duo has announced a new EP, No Hard Feelings, their first since 2016's Collage. That record features two of their three most-streamed songs, "Closer" and "Don't Let Me Down," which are prevalently considered generational dance anthems. Kings of radio-ready vulnerability, The Chainsmokers have always been masters at bottling the emotio

Alan Walker stunned fans in Las Vegas over the weekend with an unprecedented reveal at LIV Nightclub, where he performed without a mask for the first time in his career. The chart-topping Norwegian producer, celebrated for his signature incognito performances, DJed without the signature mask and hood he'd been wearing since 2015. Nearly a decade following the success of his breakout hit "Faded," Walker also fittingly debuted a new show concept aptly titled "Unmasked." In an evening that promised

Swedish House Mafia surprised fans with a sold-out show at the Brooklyn Mirage last weekend, kicking off the venue’s 2024 season in style. The iconic trio delivered a legendary performance, leaving attendees with an unforgettable experience, and also offered a thrilling update for fans eagerly awaiting their new music. This surprise event was a coup for New York City fans. Swedish House Mafia reportedly approached the venue and requested an early opening, and the Brooklyn Mirage gladly agree

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Vintage Culture's pursuit of the promised land is underway after he announced a 2024 world tour. It's a big moment for the Brazilian dance music superstar, who is less than a month away from the release of his long-awaited debut album, Promised Land. The album will feature 16 tracks, including collaborations with The Temper Trap, NoMBe and Goodboys, among others. "Promised Land is the culmination of a four-year journey and the fulfillment of a lifelong dream," Vintage Culture said in a press rel

In a romantic gesture straight out of his global dance hit "Tie Me Down," Gryffin has offered to spin at the wedding of one lucky fan. The chart-topping dance music star recently DJed at the wedding reception of tech billionaire Ankur Jain and former WWE wrestler Erika Hammond, who tied the knot in an opulent ceremony at Egypt's Great Pyramids of Giza. But thankfully you don't need a nine-figure net worth and a private jet to book him. Engaged couples are now lining up for the chance to have Gry

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As we approach EDC Las Vegas 2024, let’s rewind the clock and take a look at this year’s lineup compared to that of 2014, ten years prior. By contrasting the lineups from 2014 and the upcoming 2024 edition, we get a glimpse into how the scene and music taste has changed over the years. Back in 2014, EDC Vegas hosted a staggering lineup spanning hundreds of artists across the electronic music spectrum. While stacked with the biggest mainstream EDM names at the time like Avicii, Tiësto, Ca

Camo & Krooked The love for Music connects us in a very deep way, One of the best in the business, no more to say!  UKF for us stands for friendship, D&B and fun, For bass lovers, you created the yellow and blue sun! We celebrate you today, the center of attention, “UKF Luke forever” the last thing we want to mention! The Others Happy 15 years to UKF! The bass music world would be a very different place today without them. They’re responsible for bringing

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MADE Festival has announced its full lineup as it reaches an incredible 10-year milestone as the biggest and best music and arts festival in the West Midlands. Now bringing all acts together for one almighty birthday party from midday to 11pm on Saturday 3rd August in The Digbeth Triangle in the heart of Birmingham, MADE’s 10th delivers a mouthwatering lineup for all fans of drum & bass, bass, UK rap, garage, house, disco and more. Midlands party people can explore the huge, multi-venue inne

Maslow Unknown · PREMIERE: Laesh – Saint Denis Saloon [DW022] Hailing from Northern Italy, not too far from Venice, Alessio began his love of music at the age of 14 with his trusty CD Walkman. In his exploratory years in the world of music, he was intuitively guided to the likes of; The Chemical Brothers, The Prodigy, Aphex Twin, The Knife, Royksopp, Fluke, Photek, Underworld, Moby, Daft Punk and also a range of Hip Hop artists, such as; Tupac, Dre, Eminem, The Fugees, Coolio and some Italian

Milena Glowacka · Milena Glowacka @ Tresor Berlin 12.04.24 (Vinyl Only) This week we head to Berlin, Tresor with Milena Glowacka, a vinyl-only DJ, producer and liveact performer recorded live with a 4 hour warm up set. She started her musical journey at the age of 13 while experimenting with her first DAW and creating her first own tracks. Currently Milena’s productions are full of trippy techno and a hazy atmosphere in which you can easily get lost. Her original, unique production style

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Durante (real name Kevin Durante) started making music in 2006. He is from a small town in Italy outside of Florence. Durante likes the areas where house and techno sound good together. His diverse sound has led Anjunadeep, Armada, W&O Street Records, and Amtrac’s imprint Openers to release his music. Durante’s work has been praised by well-known artists like Bonobo, RÜFÜS DU SOL, and Joris Voorn. He has also worked with Diplo & Aluna on “Forget About Me” and Amtrac on “Gather,” and he

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