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This summer, Paris is heating up with an epic open-air soirée headlined by Skrillex. He'll be joined by WhoMadeWho, horsegiirL, EDM.com Class of 2022 star Anfisa Letyago and many more at the 2024 Peacock Society festival, which is taking over a beautiful public park in Paris, Parc de Choisy. Scheduled for July 13th, the fest will also feature a rare collaborative performance by influential electronic music producers Âme and Marcel Dettmann. Peacock Society is now in its 11th installation and thi

Wiwek's beloved EP series, Jungle Terror, is clawing its way back. The Dutch DJ and producer ushered in a movement a decade ago, when he released the first Jungle Terror EP in 2014. Its groundbreaking music took on a life of its own and spawned a new genre as Wiwek inspired legions of artists in his wake to produce big room bangers with a tribal twist. Prized collaborations with Skrillex, Hardwell and many others poured gasoline on his patented sound, leading to its explosion on the festival cir

Just one month removed from the release of ‘Bingo Baby’, a single that has amassed over 800 thousand streams across all platforms, Ashley Paul & the duo of Julian Napolitano and Mark Loverush, known as Luv Foundation (UK), offer up their next single titled ‘Hearts Up’. Much like what came before, this new single is an emotional hands in the air summer smash that will be an instant hit with dance music lovers across the globe. Not the first time these artists would work together, Ashley P

The organizers of Miami's III Points Music Festival have revealed the first phase of artists to perform in 2024. Propelled by the city's vibrant music and arts scene, III Points is an ode to Miami's diversity. The alternative festival, now in its 11th year, fuses an array of different genres like hip-hop, techno, indie and many more across multiple curated stages. III Points 2024 will take place on October 18th and 19th from 3pm to 4am at the Mana Wynwood Convention Center, which is located in t

Seventeen years ago, David Guetta and Chris Willis released ‘Love Is Gone’, a track that would become a seminal anthem in the evolution of electronic dance music. Released in 2007, this hit single from Guetta’s third studio album, ‘Pop Life’, captured the essence of the late-2000s dance scene and helped catapult David Guetta to international fame. ‘Love Is Gone’ featured the powerful vocals of Chris Willis, whose dynamic range and emotive delivery perfectly complemented Guetta‘s driving beat

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Detroit house and techno staple DJ Holographic launches her new label, Through The Veil, with the release of her newest single, “Taurus.” The track, a mystical, groove-laden house jam (following the release of “Aries” last month) with influences that trace back to the Detroit funk of the ‘60s, is part of a new body of work that will channel Holographic’s deep ties to astrology. DJ Holographic’s spiritual journey has taken her deep into the practice of shadow work, a type of psychotherapy that a

In the early 1990s, a growing nightclub and outdoor event culture gave birth to new genres in the rave scene, including breakbeat, hardcore, darkcore, and hardcore jungle. The music combined sampled breakbeats, and samples from a wide range of music genres including reggae, jazz, funk, soul, house, techno, hip hop, electronica and even film scores; basically, any sounds that provided the right vibe when it was underpinned with a heavy rumbling bassline and rolling breakbeats. From the early ’90s

Deeply rooted in the story of underground culture, past and present, the iconic venue will showcase a programme of pivoting artists emerging from the golden era of modern music. Each week centres around the evolution of four trailblazing genres, with both live performances and DJ sets from the era’s finest exports. On Friday 7th June, the godfather of jungle music Roni Size meets the Metalheadz boss lady DJ Storm in an unmissable match-up. Size’s pirate radio appearances date all the way bac

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Warner Music Group with it’s division Warner Music South East Europe (WM SEE) has launched Balkan Electro, a new EDM-focused label. Balkan Electro was formed in collaboration with Ensis Records, whose roster will now be distributed, up-streamed and marketed through the Warner-owned label. WM SEE, Warner Music Poland and Ensis Records will work together to sign local talent to Balkan Electro. Balkan Electro will tap into Warner Music Group’s global network, collaborating with Amsterdam-ba

A Carl Cox mix is always a special experience, his dancefloor sensibility and innate musicality, sense of groove and funk come together in a way that no other DJ can replicate. And, when he chose the challenge of mixing together the diverse range of releases from ASW last year we knew something unique and special was going to come out of it!  Listening to Carl’s mix of 25 tracks from 25 artists really highlights the range of talent and diversity of output from the Awesome Soundwave family. E

Photo Credit: Riya Hollings With what has been a career filled with many eclectic styles of drum & bass, Laurence Reading is widely accepted as one of the most creative producers within the community. Halogenix has immersed himself in a foray of sounds throughout his production journey containing some of the most soulful, futuristic, and forward-thinking showpieces out there. A background in classical music combined with a sharp ear for thought-provoking concepts very readily transformed

*Featured Cover Photo Credit: Do LaB / Jamal Eid Attending a music festival is a joyous occasion that any music fan regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic background loves to attend. However, with difficult times throughout the world such as hyperinflation and significant conflicts in Eastern Europe and the Middle East, prices have increased at various music festivals. Additionally, more people have not been attending music festivals, particularly major o

Outset, a highly anticipated new live music venue located on the outskirts of Lincoln Yards in Chicago, set to open this spring. The 750 person capacity, 10,000 square foot venue is ready to make an impressive impact on Chicago’s rich live music scene. The space is just north of downtown area and extremely close to The Salt Shed which has been an amazing addition to the city just about 2 years ago. Outset has been designed to offer the production value of a large-scale venue coupled with the

This one is for all of you looking for a track which matches any situation better than a chameleon does its surroundings. Get ready to crank up the heat! DJ and producer R3HAB teams up with singer Jason Derulo for their infectious new Dance Pop piece ‘Animal‘. This genre-bending song portrays a perfect blend of R3HAB’s energetic Electronic sound and Derulo’s smooth vocals, guaranteed to get you moving, and warming up for summertime. As heavyweights as they have been for years in their o

Jakke’s inaugural original track “Reckoning” marks a compelling fusion of atmospheric progressive house with lyrical singer-songwriter flourishes, where he not only produces but takes on vocal duties. ‘Reckoning’ dives deep into the emotional, seamlessly transitioning from tranquil, meditative states to soaring, ethereal crescendos. Aimed at fans of Emmit Fenn and Lane 8, and evoking the lyrical introspection of Chris Martin from Coldplay, the single emerges as Jakke’s musical manifesto against

Over the last few weeks, A State of Trance has asked listeners to vote for their 10 favorite tracks ever played on A State of Trance, and out of that list came the A State of Trance Top 1000! Now, the full top 1000 list is being revealed via a live broadcast on YouTube. The broadcast began last Saturday, April 20th, and will run through this Thursday, April 25th, finishing with a spectacular FOUR HOUR live show starting at 18:00 CET! Previous A State of Trance Top 1000 lists have featur

The next stop in Porter Robinson‘s new era has arrived. After announcing yesterday the release date and album name for his third artist album, many flocked to YouTube and streaming platforms today to welcome the second single from his upcoming album, SMILE! . ‘KNOCK YOURSELF OUT XD‘ is upbeat, lyrical, and fun. Click play below! The music video is airy and bright with ‘Cheerleader‘ similarities! It’s definitely a Porter that we have not heard before; it’s continuing with the emo pop vi

Following last year’s sold-out tenth-anniversary celebration, Miami’s beloved III Points Festival unveiled the Phase One lineup for its 2024 edition today! Set to return to the Mana Wynwood Convention Center on Friday, October 18th, and Saturday, October 19th – the festival continues its tradition of creating a mesmerizing world within the vibrant heart of the Wynwood district. III Points is coming in HEAVY with their Phase One. Jamie xx and Justice are the first to catch our eyes after com

Space Ibiza has announced a fittingly historic lineup for its monumental 24-week residency at fellow clubbing giant Eden Ibiza, beginning April 26th and culminating on October 4th, 2024. The summer kicks off with Space’s big Opening Fiesta from 9pm on Friday 26th April, with Armand Van Helden, Chris Liebing B2B Nicole Moudaber, Davide Squillace B2B Matthias Tanzmann, Jason Bye, Kesia, Richy Ahmed and Simon Dunmore raising the curtain on the Discoteca, while Daniel Orpi, Detlef, Federico Graz

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IMS Ibiza, the annual thought-leadership platform at the intersection of culture, education, industry, and wellness in electronic music, announces today full details of the annual IMS Business Report 2024. Presented live (Wednesday 24th April) at the IMS Ibiza summit the new report builds on the success of previous editions to present the definitive vision of the global dance music industry of today. Now in its tenth edition, the report is authored by MIDiA Research’s Mark Mulligan for the secon

No country is safe from the chaos of Marc Rebillet. Beloved for throwing down sets that comprise whatever comes to mind in the moment, the energetic Rebillet has become a viral sensation with performances on the stages of the world's biggest festivals. With his trusty loop station and strict "no setlist" approach, he acts out hilarious skits, comes up with absurd and often explicit melodies, and interacts with fans all on the fly. Now, these improvisational talents will take him all over the wor

There is a new official artist on Spotify that we all might enjoy. As part of the UN conservation initiative, Nature has been listed as an official artist on Spotify. If you enjoy the soothing sounds of mother nature, this is the perfect artist for you. You can listen to melodies across the seas, feathers in the forest, or nature’s rainfall melodies. Anything you desire or can think of with regard to wilderness is here. Many of the sounds come from Colombia. The page already has over 2 Mill