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A rare auction of Avicii's personal belongings is giving fans a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a piece of an artist who defined a generation. The auction comprises 267 items owned by the legendary DJ and electronic dance music producer, who tragically died by suicide at the age of 28 back in 2018. The items include sneakers, clothes, musical instruments and other memorabilia from his personal collection that have been stored in Stockholm for the last six years. Each item hitting the aucti

Following the heart-wrenching conclusion of ODESZA's "The Last Goodbye" tour, the duo is giving back by signing limited-edition prints for charity. Developed by the Soundwaves Art Foundation to benefit the Sweet Relief Musician's Fund, the prints provide fans with rare memorabilia that transforms into art their favorite songs and sounds from the beloved electronic duo's fourth album, The Last Goodbye. The prints are readily available to fans in various sizes and formats, which ODESZA's Clayton K

If hotel walls could talk, the Marlin Hotel in Miami would have stories of EDM royalty echoing from every corner.  Back in 2013, Avicii famously turned the boutique South Beach property into a living shrine to his music and brand during Miami Music Week. Now, two exclusive relics from that historic takeover—a duffel bag and bathrobe given only to VIP guests at the time—have cropped up in an online auction. Nearly 12 years ago, the late dance music icon transformed the Marlin into the Avicii Hot

If you thought Eagles tailgates were wild, think again because the City of Brotherly Love is about to get a whole lot louder thanks to HiJinx Festival, which recently dropped its massive 2024 lineup. The Philly-based festival returns to the Pennsylvania Convention Center on December 27th and 28th, bringing with it a lineup of epic proportions. While HiJinx's lineups are annually impressive, the Liberty Bell will ring to a different tune this year after the event's organizers revealed a number of

If the electronic dance music community knows anything, it's that there's strength in unity. And Insomniac Events, the organizer of EDC Orlando, seems to have embraced that credo ahead of the festival's 2024 edition. Insomniac has revealed a stunning lineup ahead of the festival's 13th edition, which is scheduled to take over Tinker Field from November 8-10, 2024. This year's bill features the most b2b performances in the history of the EDC brand, according to a press release shared with EDM.com

He was best known for producing classic tracks ‘Ethiopian King Dub’, ‘New Dawning’, ‘Play Fool Dubwise’ and more, while heading up record label Roots Injection since the 90s Continue reading...

Denver, Colorado is widely considered the “Bass Capital of America.” Thanks, in part, to Colorado’s iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Located on the foothills of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains, Red Rocks Amphitheatre is a short 20-minute drive from Denver and offers a one-of-a-kind concert experience. The famed venue, which hosted its first concert in 1941, is located between two massive red rocks (hints the name), and is home to some of the most iconic performances in music history, including

Cronofios‘ latest single and video, Connected To Love, from the debut album Connected, introduces a groundbreaking blend of fashion and music designed to resonate in these challenging times. Created by Miguel Mas, the mastermind behind Cronofios and the Cronofios Club. The Album Connected is a unique fusion of electric pop and dance music aimed at uplifting the soul with a sense of freedom. The album marks the beginning of Cronofios‘ journey in the music world, setting the stage for what promise

Music festival organizers are once again tapping into the dark allure of spooky season to offer a ghoulish selection of Halloween raves from coast to coast. These October 2024 festivals will deliver both frights and delights, complete with immersive Halloween themes and top-tier electronic lineups filled with the very best in house, bass, techno, trap and everything in-between. Explore EDM.com's list of the best Halloween-themed festivals in the US this year below. Breakaway Bay Area The Bay Are

Hot on the heels of HEART, RAVENSCOON has now revealed the next pivotal chapter of his debut album, PERIPHERY, titled MIND. The 18-track opus, PERIPHERY, uniquely fragments into four thematic EPs: BODY, HEART, MIND, and SOUL, each resonating deeply with RAVENSCOON’s multifaceted musical ethos. MIND EP offers a potent concoction of cerebral soundscapes and impeccable sonic detailing. Included in this release are tracks such as “Soundboy”, “Vantablack” in collaboration with Deadcrow, and t

A shocking incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday, September 7th, when a raver who was refused entry to the popular Berlin club Sisyphos retaliated by driving a car into the club’s entrance gate. According to the Berliner Zeitung portal, the 26-year-old security guard politely turned the clubgoer away, who initially acknowledged the refusal and left. However, the raver soon returned in a rental car, visibly upset, and deliberately drove into the club’s entrance gate twice. The car

The organizers of the traveling Breakaway Music Festival have announced that all of their events in 2025 will accept cryptocurrency for ticket purchases, bottle service and more. For crypto-curious ravers, it means one more way to secure their spot at what's become North America's most ambitious touring EDM festival. The move not only modernizes Breakaway's ticketing process, but also mirrors the festival's ethos of progress and inclusivity to foster a new kind of freedom on and off the danceflo

Every passionate dance music fan and festival-goer knows the importance of a reliable hydration pack; they’re essential to surviving any amount of time dancing under the sun and the stars. That’s where RaveRunner—previously known as GenZ—comes in, with the newly branded, multi-faceted pack and bag specialists making a name for itself with high-profile collaborations and unique features to ensure its product stands out. RaveRunner specializes in packs and bags for those on-the-go, whether its

There’s a new phenomenon sweeping the music industry, and this time it’s not actually music. The environmental impact of large events like music festivals has become a growing global concern in recent years, and Ultra Music Festival (UMF) has decided to do something about it. Introducing “Mission: Home”. Since 2019, this has been UMF’s innovative sustainability program that strives to prioritize and implement eco-conscious initiatives in order to protect the local community. Mission: Home ha

There’s a new phenomenon sweeping the music industry, and this time it’s not actually music. The environmental impact of large events like music festivals has become a growing global concern in recent years, and Ultra Music Festival (UMF) has decided to do something about it. Introducing “Mission: Home”. Since 2019, this has been UMF’s innovative sustainability program that strives to prioritize and implement eco-conscious initiatives in order to protect the local community. Mission: Home ha

What if you could dance all night, connect deeply with others and wake up feeling better than ever? A new wave of wellness-focused dance parties is proving you can.  As the electronic dance music scene continues to be stereotyped by wild raves and an inextricable link to substance use, more artists now shifting their focus toward wellness. While some major DJs like Kaskade, ILLENIUM and Chris Lake have chosen a sober lifestyle, others are incorporating wellness practices to find balance. Chart-t

After nearly a year of teases, Ray Volpe has finally released his long-awaited track "GAME OVER." As you might imagine from the title, "GAME OVER" is inspired by the sounds of classic video games. A booming voice resembling the narrator of a fantasy game utters the title before an 8-bit melody gives way to a stomping, frenetic bass drop. Beneath the EDM.com Class of 2022 artist's masterfully produced bass is a flurry of retro video game sounds that feel like the spaceship that abducts you in Gal

Some live set flips are just too good to be kept in the vault. Such is the case with the massive flip of “Core” by RL Grime that Ray Volpe unleashed on Bass Canyon earlier this year, and to the pleasure of thousands of fans, it’s finally out. We’ve been hearing a few new flips of the classic this year, including Justin Hawkes’ DnB flip, but Ray Volpe — true to his own sound — takes the trap banger to a new bass level with a huge dubstep drop. Since it is just a live edit, the whole track is onl

Last year, Ray Volpe featured on Together, the most recent EP from MitiS released on Ophelia. Yesterday, he made his solo debut on the label with “Meant To Be Lonely” with Donna Tella. Ray Volpe’s track “Laserbeam” took the entire EDM scene by storm last year as the most-played track at EDC Vegas with support from Skrillex, Excision and more. The track is currently trending on TikTok with millions of views and over 17,000 videos. The dubstep act just finished his debut headline tour with multip

We’ve got the perfect heavy-hitter for your weekend soundtracks. Bass music titan Ray Volpe just cannot get enough. He’s been releasing banger after banger ever since the chart-topper ‘Laserbeam‘. You would remember it dominated Billboard charts, was hailed as the most-played Dubstep track of 2022 by 1001Tracklists, and received flips from leading forces in the Dance world: Hardwell, Chris Lake, and Sullivan King. Off the heels of his recent VOLPETRON ASCENDS tour, plus other milestones

You know the words, you know the drop, you know the producer… “Laserbeam” from Ray Volpe is now officially out everywhere, and you’re going to hear it everywhere. The song was the #1 most played record at EDC Las Vegas; when you consider there were 9 stages with dozens of different genres, and one dubstep track was played by everyone, that is definitely significant. “Thunderdome was actually the viral origin of ‘Laserbeam,’” Ray says. “It started with an email to Excision updating him with new

Ray Volpe is cooking again. For months, bass music fans lined around the block waiting for a taste of his aptly titled banger, "SONG REQUEST." Well, opening day is here and Chef Volpe is ready to share his latest creation with the world. "I think bass music is such a sound design-first genre compared to others," Volpe tells EDM.com. "There’s a massive emphasis on sound design and creation but not as much on songwriting. I try to emphasize that by making these cooler, catchy ideas that feel easie

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Dim Mak artists RayRay and T A N E join forces to deliver the earth-shattering industrial techno track, ‘Lose Control.’ This exciting collaboration pushes the boundaries of the genre, offering a raw and exhilarating listening experience. In ‘Lose Control’ RayRay’s signature vocals intertwine seamlessly with a relentless rumble kick, creating a hypnotic and intoxicating atmosphere. The duo’s innovative approach to production shines through as they experiment with unconventional soundscapes, c

Rising star RayRay explodes onto Dim Mak Records with her debut solo single, ‘Trouble,’ a high-octane anthem that’s pure hard techno dynamite. ‘Trouble’ is a sonic assault, a carefully crafted blend of drum & bass fury and face-melting hard techno. Frenzied drum beats pound a relentless rhythm, while a catchy lead melody cuts through the mix. But the real power comes from RayRay herself. Her attitude-heavy vocals are the cherry on top, injecting the track with an undeniable dose of