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Armin van Buuren co-founded label Armada Music, based in Amsterdam has set up a new parent company, Armada Music Group as it continues to grow through acquisition. Its latest acquisition is Netherlands-based label and publisher Cloud 9 Music. The new parent company which will encompass Armada’s label, publishing and investments arms. Last year, the label announced the BEAT Music Fund, which it described as the first-ever dance music investment fund and a plan to spend $100 million on catalog acq

Fusion Remixes 02​/​03 by Len Faki Berlin-based renowned techno artist Len Faki has announced the second instalment of his Fusion remix trilogy, out on his label imprint Figure. Nearly a year on from the original LP release, Fusion Remixes 02/03 reminds us of the versatility and musical expansiveness of Len Faki’s latest masterwork. The Berliner has hand-picked his favourite producers, from ANNA to Modeselektor, to reimagine eight originals on the second double 12“ EP of the Fusion Remixe

Ten years ago, the electronic dance music scene was rocked by the release of ‘Tremor’, a monumental collaboration between Martin Garrix and the powerhouse Belgian duo Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike. Released on April 21, 2014, ‘Tremor’ quickly became a festival anthem known for its seismic bassline drops and unforgettable melody, defining the sound of a generation in EDM. First teased during the DJ Mag Top 100 DJ party in Amsterdam in October 2013, ‘Tremor’ captured the attention of the globa

Located on the beachfront with views across the Mediterranean, Playa Soleil is a multi-sensory oasis, designed to nourish mind, body, and soul. Following its debut season in 2023, which saw the immersive beach experience become one of Ibiza’s most talked-about hotspots, Playa Soleil will open its doors for the 2024 season on Friday 26 April. The Grand Opening Party is scheduled on Sunday 28 April, and carefully curated music residencies are set to inspire and energise guests on Ibiza’s sun-drenc

John Graham, known to dance floors as Quivver, makes his debut on Franky Wah’s cutting-edge imprint, SHÈN Recordings.  Still riding high on the wave of his Beatport chart-topping success with his Balance Music Mix compilation, alongside Dave Seaman, Quivver’s two-track release for SHÈN, road-tested on dance floors globally by Wah, is a testament to Quivver’s enduring ability to resonate with the ever-changing landscape of electronic music. Graham, under his moniker Quivver, remains a true le

Etherwood is launching his own label, Stillness Music. After 10 years at Med School and Hospital Records, he thought it was time for something new. Drawing from his third album, In Stillness, Etherwood was inspired by nature, meditation, and mental health. He hopes to bring this same ethos of peace to his new label. “The idea behind Stillness Music is a focus on the more chilled and serene side of drum and bass, creating a space to find calmness and stillness among the chaos of everyday life,” h

Recently spotlighted by DJ Mag as an artist to watch and having graced SiriusXM’s Chill channel, Nico de Andrea continues his impressive run following a standout performance at Miami Music Week alongside Black Coffee. He’s now releasing the deluxe edition of his critically acclaimed debut artist album, “Love Therapy.” This expanded version—available digitally and on high-quality vinyl—deepens the emotional narrative of the original with three new tracks: “Legion,” “Lose Your Love” (featuring

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The tech house juggernaut keeps on rolling: John Summit, the Brooklyn-bred DJ/producer behind a string of massive dancefloor anthems, has unleashed his latest high-octane offering – the appropriately titled “Eat The Bass.” Released via his own Darkroom/Experts Only imprint, the new single sees the EDM superstar and label boss at his gritty, groove-laden best. A true club weapon from the first pulsating kick drum, “Eat The Bass” brings enough power to fuel both the twilight warm-up and 5 a.m. af

Having already impressed with his previous albums ‘Infinity’ and ‘Polyton’, Teho presents us with his most exciting project to date, his third studio album titled ‘Shifting’. The build for this album began all the way back in October 2023 with the release of the single ‘Lyra’ and now the wait is finally over as Teho gives us the 13 track album in its entirety, The album shows Teho‘s growth as an artist, continuously evolving both personally and sonically as a producer. Always one to take us

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Balance Series · Essential Progressive Breaks mixed by Danny Bonnici || Balance Music This week we head to Melbourne with Danny Bonnici with a driving Essential Progressive Breaks Mix. Around the turn of the millennium, Danny Bonnici, as part of Nubreed, was at the forefront of an emerging sound known as progressive breaks—a golden era in electronic music. Celebrating that, he has curated a 2-hour mix featuring tracks from Luke Chable, Nubreed, Sasha, Andy Page, and more for Balance Music

In just two weeks, Mitis’ Unity tour is about to go ham. Not only does his tour finally land in the Lone Star state, but he’s also joining forces with Ham Choi Production, to deliver an unforgettable fusion of music and southern hospitality. Coming to Houston’s 9PM Music Venue on 5/2, Austin’s Concourse Project on 5/3, and Dallas’ The Factory in Deep Ellum on 5/4, be prepared for a Texas- sized celebration that you can’t miss because everything is bigger in Texas.  Established in 2017, Ham C

The Norwegian electronic music star, Kygo, has teamed up with rising British singer-songwriter Zak Abel and legendary producer-guitarist Nile Rodgers in dropping this beautiful new track, ‘For Life’. This track makes everyone who listens to it feel very good about themselves. Also, Modjo‘s classic hit single, ‘Lady’, provides a noticeable influence on the track. In particular, the lyrics in the chorus are, ‘Lately, I just feel like. I can’t get you out of my mind. I feel love for the first time.

Camelphat’s ‘Spiritual Milk’ Round 3 Remix Album Features Massano, Cristoph, and Adana Twins Camelphat has collaborated with an impressive group for remixing their album Spiritual Milk. The remix lineup includes Massano, Cristoph, Adana Twins, Layla Benitez, Arabic Piano, Samm & Ajna, and the Scenarios collective. Released via When Stars Align and under exclusive license to The Nations, CAMELPHAT continues to enchant listeners with their melodic tracks. Among the remixes, Massano del

The most highly anticipated set of Coachella 2024 went down yesterday at the Quasar Stage and it was one for the books. Eric Prydz played b2b with Anyma for several hours. Perhaps the coolest nugget in this set was the dual screens which hosted Eric Prydz HOLO visuals on one side with Anyma humanoids on the other. The set featured the two going track for track, and you can peep the tracklist here. The big moments came after the sun had set and the visuals came out in full force. The duo pre

Tomorrowland is happy to present “RISE,” a collection of powerful tracks that bring new, undiscovered artists to the world’s attention. The first RISE album, ‘RISE VA’ (Vol. 1), came out today on Tomorrowland Music. It has six tracks of new music by Vidojean x Oliver Loenn, Layla Benitez and MotherEarth, Tigerblind, KILL SCRIPT, Olympe, and Spada. Check out RISE’s carefully chosen collection and be the first to hear about the acts that will be on the charts tomorrow and deserve attention from p

One of the world’s top DJs has become embroiled in a bitter war of words with a leading Chinese singer over an alleged snub at a major music festival in Shanghai. Martin Garrix, the Dutch superstar DJ, was accused by Huang Zitao – known simply as Tao – of refusing to share a stage with him during a planned joint performance at the festival on Saturday night. Tao, 30, who shot to fame as a member of the South Korean-Chinese boyband EXO, launched an angry tirade against Garrix in a backstage liv

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Los Angeles songwriter/vocalist Casey Cook has made a significant mark in the world of EDM and pop music in the past few years. Renowned for her haunting vocals, mesmerizing melodies, and heartfelt storytelling, Cook’s unique sound has won the hearts of fans around the globe. Out now is her latest remix EP, ‘In Its Time’ which is packed full with ethereal melodies and soulful vocals. In April 2023, Casey unveiled her debut EP, ‘In Its Time,’ a poignant collection of songs inspired by her per

The superstar Swedish dance trio Swedish House Mafia has officially announced they will soon release their latest single “Lioness”, whipping their global fanbase into a frenzy. Steve Angello, Sebastian Ingrosso, and Axwell first previewed the high-energy house music track last summer during their hugely popular residency at Ibiza’s Ushuaia club. Angello further stoked anticipation by playing it at Coachella’s festival in California last weekend. Today, the group shared a pre-save link indicati

Just two weeks out, Breakaway’s Another World festival is gearing up for its massive debut in Charlotte, bringing an all-bass lineup filled to the brim with heavy-hitters. The nation's largest multi-city festival is set to light up Charlotte from May 3-4 with the debut of Another World, a music and camping festival promising two nights of explosive bass music from over 25 nationally recognized artists. Breakaway was recently awarded the "2024 Favorite Festival Series (U.S.)" title at the EDM Awa