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Charlotte de Witte shows why she stays at the forefront of contemporary techno with her latest release, the Sanctum EP, fresh off her spectacular performance at Amsterdam Dance Event and fifth straight #1 Techno DJ ranking in DJ Mag. This release represents an interesting partnership with French soprano Marion Di Napoli, whose ethereal voice gives de Witte’s usually gloomy, driving sound a fascinating new depth. Starting with its title track “Sanctum,” the EP opens with a strong basis for inte

BCM was back in a big way this year in 2024 after a great refurb that added extra glamour and class to the sound system. The lineups were varied as always with stars playing most nights of the week all summer long.  Adding to the allure are the hedonistic partygoers, vibrant dancers, and eccentric performance artists that fill the club each night. Key sets from Danny Howard, DJ Snake, Eats Everything, Oliver Heldens, Fisher, Meduza, James Hype, and Ben Hemsley rocked the dance floors this summer

“Let’s Ride Away” by Avicii finally saw the light of day. When AVICII FOREVER released on May 16, fans around the world pressed play with reverence. The 20-track compilation gathers beloved anthems like Wake Me Up, Hey Brother, and Levels, tracing the evolution of a genre-shaping artist. But nestled between familiar echoes is something new entirely—Let’s Ride Away, a long-rumored Avicii track that, until now, lived only in whispers and leaks. Believed by many to be a demo abandoned before Avicii

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Lawyers for André 3000 and Big Boi claim that the ATLiens name was created by Outkast, and the US duo are confusing people by using it Continue reading...

André 3000 and Big Boi, who comprise the iconic hip-hop duo OutKast, have launched a trademark infringement lawsuit against the electronic music duo ATLiens, Billboard reports. The masked, anonymous bass music tandem share a name with OutKast's sophomore album, ATLiens, which released in 1996 via LaFace Records and Arista Records. "The word ATLiens was invented by OutKast," according to the suit. "Before OutKast created it, it was not used in the cultural lexicon and did not exist. Defendant's u

A legal battle has erupted between Atlanta hip-hop pioneers Outkast and the EDM duo ATLiens. Outkast has filed a lawsuit claiming that ATLiens’ use of the name “ATLiens” infringes on their trademark. Attorneys for Outkast argue that ATLiens’ use of the name “ATLiens” infringes on Outkast’s trademark. They claim ATLiens has “caused actual confusion” among music fans, stemming from ATLiens sharing their name with a 1996 Outkast album that sold over 2 million copies. “The album’s title is a

Outside Lands Announces 2024 Lineup Featuring Headliners Chris Lake, Gryffin, Kaytranada, Tyler The Creator, The Killers and more Outside Lands announces 2024 Lineup featuring headliners Chris Lake, Gryffin, Kaytranada, The Postal Service, Grace Jones, Jungle, Tyler The Creator, The Killers and Sturgill Simpson. Notable acts in the realm of electronic music include Snakehips, Daily Bread, The Blessed Madonna, Dusky, HoneyLuv, Idris Elba, Seth Troxler, Shiba San B2B Cid, Sidepiece, an

Outside Lands has announced the full roster of DJs set to perform on its SOMA stage for 2025. After shedding its roof in favor of a new open-air, 360-degree format last year, the San Francisco festival’s dedicated house and techno hotspot will be back under the sun and stars at Marx Meadow when the event returns to Golden Gate Park this August 8-10, boasting another eclectic lineup of legendary selectors and rising stars. Throughout the weekend, SOMA’s picturesque views and sprawling dancefloo

*Featured Cover Photo Credit: Outside Lands / Alive Coverage The Outside Lands Music Festival is set to return to Golden Gate Park in San Francisco from August 8-10, 2025, promising an exciting and enriching experience for festival-goers. Now in its 17th year, this celebrated event continues to excel in providing a curated atmosphere with a remarkable blend of music, food, drinks, art, and cannabis in the “City by the Bay”. The lineup for the 2025 edition of Outside Lands Music Festial i

Over 100,000 people have been invited to participate in a landmark class action lawsuit stemming from controversial strip-searches at various music festivals in New South Wales, Lawyers Weekly reports. The suit was jointly filed in the Supreme Court of New South Wales back in July 2022 by Redfern Legal Centre and Slater and Gordon Lawyers, whose representatives are challenging the legality of strip-searches conducted by NSW law enforcement officers at various festivals between 2016 and 2022. Acc

25% of the Brighton-based conference and festival's line-up has withdrawn in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza Continue reading...

Amid the era of AI, when technology's rapid evolution often blurs the lines between enhancement and infringement, over 200 artists have banded together in an unprecedented plea for respect and responsibility.  The Artist Rights Alliance has published a scathing open letter, titled "Stop Devaluing Music," to issue a timely rebuke of AI developers in the music industry. In a clarion call for action, the petition urges tech companies to pledge against releasing generative music tools and technologi

A new report from AIF shows that the number of festivals cancelled from 2023 to 2024 has doubled Continue reading...

In the largest bust of synthetic pills in Spanish history, Guardia Civil discovered €25 million worth of drugs Continue reading...

In 2020, Over Easy made waves on the dance music scene with breakthrough singles, “Don’t Know You” and “Rosé” with Ashley Mehta, both released on London-based Adept Records. They also released a massive remix for Ekali and Kiiara’s “Back to You,” that charted on the Apple Music dance charts in over 80 countries and was featured on Apple Music’s biggest editorials in the genre, including New In Dance and Future Dance Hits. With over 30 million cumulative streams across platforms, their music has

A dozen years have flown by since Spotify first graced the U.S. with its presence, marking a significant shift in how Americans consume music. Fast forward to today, and it’s clear that streaming music has woven itself into the fabric of our daily lives. According to the latest insights from the 22nd edition of MusicWatch’s U.S. Annual Music Study, a staggering 91% of the U.S. internet population engaged with a music streaming service in the last year. This data heralds a new era where over half

The Bristol-based festival has shared a jam-packed line-up for this year's two-dayer, featuring Andy C, Ghetts, Pawsa, Jyoty, Girls Don't Sync and more Continue reading...

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Overmono are set to perform live alongside a stellar line-up including the likes of Skream & Benga, Sammy Virji, Ewan McVicar b2b Special Request, KI/KI and much more Electronic music duo, Overmono, are set to return to The Warehouse Project this Autumn for a special curated show. Taking over the three stages at Depot Mayfield, Overmono are headlining with a live set on Saturday 12 October. Known for their infectious and club-ready sound, Overmono are performing live and leading the char

The track, which features singer-songwriter Ruthven, was first played by the duo on The Lot Radio alongside Fred Again and Lil Yachty Continue reading...

Dino Gardiakos was arrested at O'Hare International Airport earlier this month Continue reading...

Since its inception in 1996, Spybar has become synonymous with Chicago's identity as a destination to experience live electronic music. However, the storied clubbing institution has found itself at the center of controversy after Dino Gardiakos, its owner, was reportedly arrested and charged with drug trafficking. Gardiakos was recently arrested at O'Hare International Airport, where he was found to be in possession of a staggering 14 pounds of ketamine and nearly six grams of ecstasy hidden wit

Weeks after the roof collapse at the Dominican Republic nightclub that killed 231 people and injured hundreds more, the club’s owner and manager shared his remorse for the tragedy in a public apology, wherein he said he plans to “face everything” in the legal proceedings to follow. Last week, in an exclusive interview on “El Dia,” a television show on Dominican CNN affiliate Telesistema Dominicano, Jet Set owner Antonio Espaillat said six air conditioning units on the venue’s roof had leaked th

Set within the former site of The Zoo Project, 528 Ibiza will host its first electronic shows this July Continue reading...