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Alesis has unveiled Strata Prime, its latest electronic drum kit set. Here's what they say: The Strata Prime stands out as a full 10-piece mesh drum kit, engineered for an... Read More

The bass might have been getting a slight tweak at Afterlife Music Festival on the second night during Miami Music Week. Commissioner Damian Pardo announced changes aimed at balancing the immersive experience for festival-goers with noise concerns for nearby residents. Here’s a breakdown of the changes: If you were at the event, did you notice any changes in your experience due to these restrictions? Miami Music Week is pulsating with energy as DJs and music lovers converge on

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The name Netsky is synonymous with the yellow speaker of UKF. His liquid D&B classics are imprinted in the minds of fans all around the world from the early days of our story and he has continued to play an important role throughout the past 15 years.  From numerous UKF On Air sets, including in places like New Zealand, and many UKF tour appearances, Netsky has been a constant for UKF.  The Belgian D&B star, whose real name is Boris Daenen, has evolved somewhat since his firs

Miami's iconic Ultra is proof that music festivals do a lot more than provide entertainment for fans. As the 25th anniversary of Ultra Music Festival looms in 2025, the event remains a pillar of Miami's economy, providing an annual economic boon rivaled by few. The city's mayor, Francis Suarez, stated that over Ultra's 24-year tenure, the fest has generated over $1 billion in revenue for the city. That includes the impact to nearby restaurants, boutiques and other retail and service industry bus

No, Gryffin and Armin van Buuren—what took you so long? Out now is a collaborative effort from one of trance music's most influential figures and a modern-day star who's looked up to him throughout his career. Back in November, we first heard that the duo were working together on a track, but now fans can finally hear what they cooked up. Out now via Armada, "What Took You So Long" is the debut collaboration from Gryffin and van Buuren. The larger-than-life track is an epic climb through classic

Roland Corporation and Universal Music Group (UMG), have announced a strategic relationship in support of music artists and creators worldwide. United by a mutual desire for clarity of... Read More

With help from a legendary friend, Tchami and Malaa found redemption in Miami. The French dance music superstars took over the Toejam Backlot in the Wynwood arts district for a special edition of their "No Redemption" party, one of Miami Music Week's most coveted. They dropped a dizzying blend of house and techno bangers—including never-before-heard tunes from their new album Veni, Vidi, Vici—but one surprise lingered in the dry Miami air until 2am. That's when Kaskade emerged to take the decks

British producer Kuljit Bhamra and his team at Keda Music aim to make Indian drumming "accessible to everyone" Continue reading...

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Marking their thirtieth release, Neverdogs’ respected underground imprint Bamboleo Records welcomes Australian-born, Barcelona-based DJ/Producer Lolah with her debut EP on the label. Released on 22nd March and featuring two original cuts from Lolah, her ‘States Of Euphoria’ EP also comes with standout remixes from in-demand Milanese artist Cristina Lazic and renowned German talent Sascha Dive. The EP kicks off with ‘Hypnotica,’ bringing bumpy drum grooves and glitchy percussive swing fused

Rich Furniss had a massive 2023 filled with sold-out shows and buzzworthy releases. RIch was able to work in a direct support spot for Never Dule at Kings Hall in Brooklyn, while only a few short weeks ago in 2024, Furniss was invited to open for Austin Millz at Webster Hall (Sold Out) – a major moment which has only solidified his notoriety on another level. This only scratches the surface regarding the lexicon of projects and ventures Rich Furniss has been pursuing while simultaneously holding

Two corners of Electronic Dance music collided today as Trance pioneer Armin van Buuren and acclaimed artist and musician Gryffin released their debut collab, ‘What Took You So Long’. The track has been highly anticipated by fans since news of a joint studio session was shared by the artists on social media a little while ago. “Collaborating with Gryffin was so special because we’re both circling back to our music roots, which puts us at similar points in our artistic journeys despite

The world of hip-hop and rap constantly evolves, brimming with new artists almost daily. Many feel it’s impossible to stand out genuinely in such a saturated niche. On the other hand, artists like M Dot Taylor with has partnered up with Timo Strattner to announce the upcoming release of his debut album, “I Am M Dot Taylor” with DJ Drama, are acceptable. Changing the face of hip-hop, M Dot Taylor and Timo Strattner are joining forces to promote Taylor’s debut album with DJ Drama, and multipl

4B and Viperactive just revealed their new collab ‘Throw It Back‘, a powerful club banger absolutely loaded with a bossy bassline and simmering summer sounds.  ‘Throw It Back’ follows 4B’s Dim Mak single ‘Can’t Stop Me‘, which was released earlier this year. Showing off a harder side to his productions, ‘Throw It Back’ has high-octane energy, and Jersey Club sounds perfect for a grimy rave dance floor.  On the track, 4B comments, “I made this original demo on a flight over to LA. For a w

No amount of Häagen-Dazs can cure a broken heart, but if there's anyone to prove its resiliency, it's Kenya Grace and her new project, The After Taste. Written, produced and performed entirely by Grace, the record is a rare concoction that reinforces the EDM.com Class of 2024 star as one of the scene's most formidable songwriters. Pangs of euphoric rave bliss mingle with introspective whispers and brooding alt angst, all unified by irresistible pop hooks that cut deep like emotional shrapnel. A

Marking his first single of 2024, Belgian talent Alber-K has returned with “Stay,” a soft, downtempo dance track that invites listeners to cherish the precious moments spent with loved ones. Having pursued studies in Sound Engineering Applied Sciences in London and Electronic Engineering in Atlanta, Alber-K is a multidisciplinary artist combining a strong passion for music production and audio technology. His career has led him to perform alongside heavy-hitters such as Malaa, Oliver Heldens and

Swedish DJ, producer, and label owner Jeremy Olander is gearing up to unveil ‘Holmen,‘ the inaugural release from the brand-new label, Interstellar. Positioned as a new imprint under the Insomniac Music Group umbrella and considered an offshoot of Insomniac Records, Interstellar aims to be a haven for melodic house, techno, progressive house, deep house, and more. Originally planned as a festival last year, which unfortunately fell victim to adverse weather conditions, Interstellar now emerges n

Forever 89 has released Visco, a sample-modeling drum machine plugin for macOS and Windows in VST3 and AU plugin formats. Here's what they say: Equal parts designated... Read More

Today, Turkish superstar DJ/producer Mahmut Orhan delivers his highly-anticipated debut album, Pangea, out now via Ultra Records. The project arrives just ahead of a string of massive performances at Ultra Music Festival, Coachella, and Tomorrowland. Funny enough, I recently saw Orhan for the first time in Vegas for Art of The Wild Reimagined, and let me tell you, the hype is real! Return To Pangea A culmination of Orhan’s diverse musical journey, Pangea blends together musical elements

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Two Hours Or Something by Multiples (Speedy J & Surgeon) In a formidable display of freeform techno from two masters of the art, STOOR presents the first recorded work from Speedy J and Surgeon as Multiples. Fully improvised, unedited and fuelled by raw instinct, this extended album captures two heavyweight synth explorers going deep into their assembled tools, holed up in the STOOR facility in Rotterdam for two days letting their intuition lead into distinctive, daring sonic territory.

It’s very much a time for milestones at Yoshitoshi and label boss, Sharam. Following on from his recent 25th-anniversary update of Eddie Amador’s seminal ‘House Music’, the renowned DJ and producer now turns full auteur to provide a remix of his own ‘Get Wild’ as it too marks a birthday; albeit in this case, a slightly younger 15! ‘Get Wild’ was the lead single from Sharam’s first solo album of the same name that went on to global success that went beyond his expectations. “I‘ve got a lot to

Ten years ago, Armin van Buuren, a name synonymous with trance music, took a playful detour from his usual sound with the release of ‘Ping Pong’. This track, inspired by the classic video game ‘Pong’, emerged as an unexpected phenomenon in the EDM scene in 2014. Initially created as a bit of fun and a nod to Armin van Buuren‘s childhood love of video games, ‘Ping Pong’ quickly evolved into something much more significant. The genesis of ‘Ping Pong’ was as unexpected as its success. It was or