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What’s exceptionally cool about Groove Cruise and the Whet Travel team is that they consistently learning and improving. They’re walking around the ship listening and asking for feedback. After each sailing, they put out an intensive survey asking for all different types of feedback, positive and negative. The hosts are in the Facebook groups and chats asking new and veteran attendees with how and WHO they want the next year(s) of GC to go. And for this upcoming sail, set for January 23-27, 2025

Now 20+ years into her highly celebrated and revered career, Anna Miranda AKA ANNA ascended to stardom in a unique and special way. At age 14, young Anna would listen to the sets played by local DJs in her father’s nightclub Six, on the outskirts of São Paulo. She realised that the same tracks appeared again and again each week. She convinced her father she could do better… and she did. For many years now, ANNA has called Lisbon her home. The city’s music and passion run deep through her vei

It's been nearly eight years since Empire of the Sun, the electropop duo behind "Walking on a Dream," have released a new solo single. But that all changed today after they dropped a euphoric track, "Changes," ushering in the pair's exciting return through ecstatic soundscapes and dreamlike vocals.  Channeling that same breezy, walk-on-air energy, Empire of the Sun stay true to their signature style while leaping forward into a new chapter. It's an exploratory venture for the hit-making duo, who

Giolì & Assia, whose distinctive fusion of sultry percussion and worldly live vocals has placed them into a creative league of their own, have announced a new tour. The EDM.com Class of 2021 duo announced "RESURRECTION," which will take them across the globe from September to November 2024. The international tour will celebrate their upcoming EP, due to release later this month. Kicking off with North American shows in Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York City and more, the tour will then ta

After a world-conquering 2023, UK Electronic duo Gorgon City continue their next chapter by announcing their fifth studio album Reverie with the new single ‘All That You Need’ featuring Caroline Byrne, out now on their own REALM Records. Following the release of lead single ‘Biggest Regret (with Bbyafricka)’ at the beginning of the year and the club-ready ‘You Know It’ last month, the anthemic ‘All That You Need’ is another sign of things to come from Gorgon City’s upcoming summer LP, with a fil

A month away from the anticipated return of Sol Fest, its organizers are gearing up to enchant Florida's electronic dance music community with its third—and biggest—festival to-date. Dedicated to their best friend Quentin "Sol" Rupp, an avid raver who sadly passed away at the age of 26, Sol Fest returns from May 2-5, 2024. This year's new venue at Ponce de Leon's Vortex Spring will offer attendees a recreational paradise of over 500 acres, camping, snorkeling and diving. Meanwhile, the festival'

For Kelly Badak, the primal beats and retina-searing lasers of raves are more than just a backdrop for partying. They are the raw material fueling her creative process. Armed with a vast mental sketchbook unrestricted by spiral binding, Badak is a graphic designer translating the palpitating energy around her into digital brushstrokes for clients. She has garnered hundreds of thousands of followers on social media, where she unearths rare fonts that harken back to DIY punk and rave posters of ye

Celebrated for his keen sense of electronic dance music and exceptional remixing prowess, Cristian Marchi shines brightly with his latest creation, a vibrant reinterpretation of Lucio Battisti’s classic “Con Il Nastro Rosa” (With the Pink Ribbon). Having already captivated audiences worldwide with this electrifying track during his dynamic DJ performances at some of the most esteemed clubs and festivals, the song evolves from its bootleg roots to emerge as an official single, much to the delight

After more than ten years of shaping the drum and bass landscape, Feint once again redefines his musical journey with his latest endeavor, “Farcall.” Opting for an independent release route for the second time in his career, Feint embarks on a new path that showcases his unwavering commitment to innovation and artistic freedom. “Farcall” is a testament to Feint’s mastery over the drum and bass genre, offering listeners an immersive auditory experience that blends smooth rhythms with intricat

The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is opening its doors to the world via YouTube live stream. Goldenvoice just announced that both weekends of Coachella 2024 (April 12-14 and April 19-21) will be fully livestreamed on YouTube for anyone to watch from home. That’s right, you can experience pretty much the entire Coachella festival without ever setting foot in Indio. The official YouTube livestream at youtube.com/coachella will feature dedicated channels for 6 of the festival’s stages –

In a groundbreaking move that merges creativity with opportunity, music producer and artist Bandaii has announced an exciting worldwide vocalist competition linked to her latest single, “Carouselle.” As Bandaii’s inaugural release for 2024, “Carouselle” represents a significant milestone, marking the second year of the Bandaii project with a sound that encapsulates a trippy circus festival set within a mystical fantasy world. The song is giving us the feel of a new genre we would call “electro-v

The electronic music community is constantly evolving with new sounds every week as artists become more innovative with their compositions. EDM.com's weekly Fresh Picks series is helping uncover the latest and greatest tracks from the underground dance scene. You can find the below tracks on EDM.com's Fresh Picks Playlist. Follow to stay up-to-date and submit tracks for consideration here. EDM.com Fresh Picks wes mills - they can't hang Pocket - Money Next To Blue, Virginia Palms - Meet Me Kelz,

Tomorrowland will celebrate its 20-year anniversary with a mesmerizing Our Story show in the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam on Friday October 18, 2024. Taking place during Amsterdam Dance Event, people from around the world can expect a magical spectacle and journey through 20 years of Tomorrowland’s musical history with some of the finest electronic artists set to perform their most iconic tracks in front of 15.000 guests. Prepare for a unique show created by the renowned creative team behind Tom

Micky Kasablanca's life changed in early-2024, when he was suddenly diagnosed with cancer. After his diagnosis and an emergency surgery, the Kasablanca duo adjusted their touring plans while Micky battled the cancer by undergoing aggressive chemotherapy regimen. At the end of February, he shared news of his completed treatment on social media but noted he still had a "long road to recovery as I wait for news of remission." A scheduled performance at the iconic Ultra Music Festival served as a li

Legendary electronic jam band The Disco Biscuits recently unveiled their ninth studio album, a space saga titled “Revolution in Motion,” just in time for their upcoming performance at Texas Eclipse. Produced by Derek VanScoten, also known as Cloudchord, the album comprises 14 tracks and has been unveiled in four parts, each accompanied by 3D animated films in a comic book style created by Blunt Action and published on the band’s YouTube page. The album narrates a fascinating tale of extrate

Tulum’s esteemed Zamna Festival will host two special events at Hï Ibiza this summer. On June 20th and September 12th, the immersive experience will bring cutting-edge DJs and innovative production.   Founded in 2017, Zamna Festival is renowned as one of the most authentic and unique events in Tulum. It welcomes a carefully curated mix of international DJs to the heart of Mexico’s mystical Quintana Roo jungle where nature, ancient magic, and next-level production technology coexist. What sets t

Ah, Coachella. The only place where you can pay $10 for a bottle of water and still feel like you're getting a good deal. Believe it or not, Coachella wasn't always a giant Instagram filter. Before it was the marketing metropolis it is today, it was a rough-and-tumble romp in the desert on October 9th and 10th, 1999. Devoid of helicopter Uber riders and Walmart yodelers, Coachella's humble beginnings are crucial to its legacy as a pioneer in the festival space. Coachella now annually rakes in we

Don't be surprised when your toddler gets signed before you. Playtime Engineering has launched a Kickstarter campaign for their upcoming device, myTRACKS. Designed for their line of Blipblox synthesizers to be somewhere between a toy and a music production suite, the instrument is built to help children begin to explore the world of electronic music production in a way that's accessible to them. You might be surprised to hear just how many features are packed into this unassuming device. Despite

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Bathed in the moodsome blue light of the titan Ahoy arena, in the opening minutes of their ASOT 2024 set, Cosmic Gate premiered their new single. The response ‘Brave’ received from the tens of thousands gathered in Rotterdam was greater than even the duo dared hope.  ‘Brave’ represents the first material, post ‘MOSAIIK – Chapters One & Two’ – the twin albums that definitively reset Cosmic Gate’s sonic to something “deeper, more progressive and song-led”. The music that followed was only goi

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The historical remains of Ibiza’s superclub Privilege, once known as one of the largest nightclubs in the world as titled by the Guinness World Records, is officially coming down. Photos of the deconstruction of the famous nightclub have begun to surface, when only months earlier the venue received over 8.2m euros for renovations. We suspect that a new structure will be built in its place using those funds. Known for hosting events that filled its floors with over 10,000 ravers and club-goe

Zamna Festival is crossing the Atlantic Ocean to land at the world’s #1 club, Hï Ibiza, on June 20th and September 12th. Founded in 2017, Zamna is one of the most authentic and boundary-pushing destinations for cutting-edge electronic music. Each year, the festival curates a world-class soundtrack and invites music fans to dance among the mystical Quintana Roo jungle of Mexico’s Yucatan peninsula. What sets Zamna apart is its devotion to innovative production and mind-bending design. The festi

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Following on from last year’s definitive GU:45 Brooklyn by Danny Tenaglia, Global Underground brings you GU46: Lisbon by Brazilian supremo ANNA, available June 2024. Now 20+ years into her highly celebrated and revered career, Anna Miranda AKA ANNA ascended to stardom in a unique and special way. At age 14, young Anna would listen to the sets played by local DJs in her father’s nightclub Six, on the outskirts of São Paulo. She realised that the same tracks appeared again and again each week.