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Fans across the global electronic music community are sending their love to Benga after he revealed he's pulling out of his upcoming U.S. tour with Skream due to last-minute visa issues.  One of dubstep's most influential figures, the U.K. producer said his visa process "hit a snag," ultimately delaying his ability to travel and perform stateside this month. Benga took to social media to share the unfortunate news with fans. "I am absolutely gutted, my team and I have worked tirelessly on making

Just in time for festival season, DJ Snake has tapped Crankdat for an unexpected collaboration, "Big Bang." While the French superstar doesn't often cross into the world of dubstep, he teamed up with Crankdat, a rising superstar in the world of bass music, for a dip into the heavier side of electronic. Like any good festival anthem, the track opens up with a dramatic introduction replete with grinding synths, sirens and epic strings. After warming up, the duo unleashes an explosive bass drop wit

Pyramid Ibiza returns to Amnesia in 2024 with a clear motto: appreciate the past, live the present and dance into the future. Amnesia has announced their star-studded lineups for their in-house residency this season which returns every Sunday from 9th June.  The hotly anticipated summer lineup includes island exclusives from renowned French techno producer I Hate Models, DJ titan Nina Kraviz, acid techno superstar Charlotte de Witte, ‘Techno Queen of Naples’ Deborah De Luca, Detroit techno l

Luminary DJ, producer, and label owner Jamie Jones has announced the lineup for his legendary Paradise event series at the iconic Ibiza venue Amnesia Ibiza this summer. Under this season’s theme of Temples of The Sun, Jamie will take over Amnesia every Wednesday from 19th June to 2nd October 2024, joined by an array of new and returning artists from all around the globe. Bolstered by Jamie Jones’ visionary curation and Amnesia’s legendary atmosphere, Paradise promises to elevate midweek clubbing

Tapping into nature's eternal rhythm, Vintage Culture and MAGNUS have joined forces for a new single, "Nothing Ever Changes." As the latest cut from Vintage Culture's forthcoming debut album, Promised Land, the single blends the soul-stirring vocals of UK talent MAGNUS with melodic house synths. Shakers and hand percussion soup up the groove, which mirrors the effortless flows of the natural world. The result is a listening experience that drives the piece's core message home: amidst the inevita

Music Treasures · FREE DOWNLOAD: Slowdive – Kisses (Nick Stoynoff's Smoochy Bootleg) Chicago is home to some great artists and Nick Stoynoff is one of them. If you have not heard Nick’s music then allow us to introduce you. Born and raised in Chicago Nick has been developing his skills as a DJ, producer, recording engineer and sound designer and his talent speaks for itself. With the cookie-cutter EDM tracks being released daily, Nick’s tracks show the attention to detail and production t

At 25 years young, Alfie Channell brings style and prowess beyond the number. He gets it from a variety of sources, both externally influenced, and from the heart.  His mother and father’s eclectic tastes had him hooked at an early age. Growing up in South London between two households, each of his parents indulged him in everything from soulful 4-4 to indie-rock. On top of being surrounded by tasteful rhythms, he’s inherited a natural feel for them too – picking up the bass in his young tee

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The story of ‘Adscendo’ continues as the People of Tomorrow can start preparing for a magnificent new chapter in the history of Tomorrowland, as Tomorrowland Brasil 2024 will revolve around the mythical ‘Adscendo’ theme, turning Parque Maeda into a magical destination high on the horizon. Pre-registration for the ticket sales opens on April 10 at 15:00 CEST | 10:00 BRT, the Worldwide Ticket Sale starts on May 2. Discover all ticket info and prices on brasil.tomorrowland.com. Tomorrowlan

Following their recent EP releases, Forever Yang and Deep Inside, German industry disruptors Tube & Berger return to their ZEHN Records imprint for their debut collaboration with Bahrain-based DJ Lina Colada – Like Addiction. Alluding to society’s digital dependency, Like Addiction offers a hypnotic groove that captivates from start to finish. With spoken vocals taking control, Tube & Berger and Lina Colada craft a deep, rhythmic soundscape, enhanced with striking synths and powerful per

After Coachella experienced historically low ticket sales, there is now data circulating showing that vacation rental bookings are down from last year. The data comes from AirDNA, which tracks short-term rental data from Vrbo and Airbnb, and shows that bookings for both weekends of the Indio festival are down from last year. According to AirDNA, three months ago, bookings were down by 26% compared to the same time last year. While that gap has since narrowed, it’s still not where one would

The day music fans have been waiting for is finally here – Coachella has dropped the highly anticipated set times for the first weekend of the 2024 festival! If you’re headed to the Empire Polo Club grounds in Indio over the next few days, you’ll want to study these schedules closely to map out your ideal weekend. As always, there are some brutal set conflicts to grapple with across the various outdoor stages and tents. Let’s break down some of the biggest highlights and challenges: Friday, A

Each of the four tracks are said to draw on each of the four DJs' "inspirations, influences and cultures" Continue reading...

Hey there! Exciting news – CircoLoco Ibiza has just announced its full program for the twenty-fifth anniversary Ibiza season! The season will run from April 29th to October 14th at DC-10, bringing together scenes and sounds from around the world for an unforgettable experience. For 25 years, CircoLoco has been the go-to place where legends are born, and the avant-garde takes center stage. This season, the iconic club is paying homage to their legacy with marquee billings featuring some of th

Hedex is set to headline a charity rave in the UK to pay tribute to his late friend, Dan Cracknell, who tragically died last year. Cracknell passed away from a rare and aggressive brain tumor, according to Rainbows, a Loughborough hospice caring for babies, children and young people facing severe and terminal illnesses. The facility provided him and his family with care and support in the final days of his life. One of Cracknell's visitors at the time was Hedex, a rising superstar in the world o

Legendary British producer Chris Lake is gearing up for a massive two-day takeover of Brooklyn’s historic waterfront venue, Brooklyn Army Terminal. Mark your calendars for July 19th and 20th, 2024, as he headlines this unique open-air venue, showcasing the dynamic appeal from his Black Book Records label. Chris Lake, a household name with hits like ‘Turn off the Lights,’ ‘Beggin’,’ and ‘In The Yuma,’ launched Black Book in 2016 as a platform for his own music. The label quickly morphed into

As FISHER queues up life's next big track, his Ibiza residency is adjusting to acommodate a new set of dates to close out the 2024 summer season. The changes arrive after FISHER and his wife Chloe announced that they are eagerly anticipating the arrival of their first child, setting the stage for a brief intermission in the barnstorming DJ's touring schedule from June 19th to July 10th. During this time, the decks at Hï Ibiza will be entrusted to fellow house music star Patrick Topping. As a res

With over 80 artists performing across five stages, and a 40,000-strong crowd — 2024 is expected to be Terminal V's biggest event to date Continue reading...

London music duo Eli & Fur present a brand new audiovisual recording, “Insomnia,” kickstarting a refreshed musical journey piloted by the esteemed indie-electronic outfit. Now streaming via [PIAS] Électronique, the “Pegasus” co-producers’ latest dazzles and inspires, marked by a tastefully repetitive vocal chop, its crisp and entrancing vocal topline, and the melodically addictive stutter effects that cut through each drop section. In an Instagram post announcing the track release, Eli &

Imagine it's 2013. Skrillex's brostep is decimating crowds, Avicii is triggering spiritual dancefloor awakenings, a 17-year-old Martin Garrix drops "Animals" and the retina-searing lasers of Ultra are changing eyeballs forever. While that EDM serotonin rush still remains, the industry looks different over a decade later, when its consumers often prioritize the intimate, walk-on-air euphoria of a dark warehouse rave over the regurgitated frills of a major festival. From a cultural standpoint, the

Coachella is right around the corner and billboards are popping up on the road to Indio, California. On your way up 10 Freeway you might notice a funny one, well at least to us, not Coachella. The AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) is behind a Coachella-themed billboard that says: “Catch more than vibes? FreeSTDcheck.org.” That is certainly a statement. Coachella has contacted them to take it down but the billboard will remain there for both upcoming Coachella weekends on April 12-14 and Apri

Prepare for a magnificent new chapter at Tomorrowland Brasil 2024, pre-registration for ticket sales opens on April 10 Tuesday, April 9, 2024 – The story of ‘Adscendo’ continues… People of Tomorrow can start preparing for a magnificent new chapter in the history of Tomorrowland, as Tomorrowland Brasil 2024 will revolve around the mythical ‘Adscendo’ theme, turning Parque Maeda into a magical destination high on the horizon. Pre-registration for the ticket sales opens on April 10 at 15:00 CEST |

The epic open-air and lakeside escape that is Heineken Balaton Sound is one of Europe’s most accessible and must visit festivals for lovers of world class electronic music. Today it reveals its final line up, so now playing on the gorgeous shores of Lake Balaton in Zamárdi, Hungary from 3 – 6 July 2024 will be Sama Adbulhadi, Laidback Luke, HoneyLuv, Henri Bergmann and Mau P on top of previous names like Adam Beyer, Amelie Lens, Stephan Bodzin (live), Reinier Zonneveld (live), Mathame, Marshmell

“Very limited” tickets will be available in April following a high number of balance repayments Continue reading...

Denmark’s Roskilde Festival completes the lineup for this year’s festival with 53 new music acts, including 21 Savage, PinkPantheress, Amaarae, Barry Can’t Swim, Belle & Sebastian, Fridayy, Gloria Groove, Tinashe, and Young Nudy. The non-profit festival also adds many new names to its Art and Activism programme. From June 29 to July 6, close to 200 acts will play Roskilde Festival, Northern Europe’s biggest music festival. Today, the festival presents its full lineup, with SZA, Doja Cat,