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Rave Is The Weapon is ESSEL and Alex Mills’ latest banger on Mark Kight‘s Toolroom Records. Toolroom’s main lady ESSEL is back on the label with Alex Mills, another talented female powerhouse who is a DJ, producer, and singer. ESSEL’s next song comes after her Toolroom hit “The Edge,” which has already been streamed 4 million times and played on Radio One almost 40 times. She has gotten a lot of radio support over the past few years, which led to her being booked as a DJ at Radio One’s “Big W

For trance fans, the name Dreamstate sparks excitement. It represents the global movement celebrating all trance genres – from deep progressive to psy-trance. Dreamstate has become a passionate community’s rallying point. And who better to provide the anthem for their upcoming festivals than trance legend ATB? The DJ/producer just dropped “Future City” on Dreamstate‘s renowned label. From the first melodic phrases, you know it’s something special. ATB’s signature blend of emotive melodies and

Fifteen years ago, on April 1, 2009, a collaboration that would become a cornerstone in the history of electronic dance music was born. Before the official formation of Swedish House Mafia, Axwell, Sebastian Ingrosso, and Steve Angello teamed up with the renowned Laidback Luke to produce ‘Leave The World Behind’, a track that remains a progressive dance music masterpiece. This collaboration, featuring the combined talents of these legendary artists, created a sound that was both innovative and t

Got a fresh techno heater for you to dissolve your brain cells to. The one and only Eli Brown just dropped a new collab with fellow techno destroyer Lilly Palmer called “Gasoline” and let me tell you, this one’s an absolute rager. I’ve been following Brown‘s releases for a while now after getting turned on to that mean “Escape” EP he put out on Insomniac’s Factory93 label back in 2021. This new “Gasoline” track landed on the same esteemed imprint, which makes total sense given how this is prett

For electronic music producer Marsh, his latest single “Warrior” is far more than just another release. The uplifting yet goosebump-inducing progressive house track is a musical salute to his lifelong best friend Jimmy. He has been waging a courageous battle against Leukaemia since his diagnosis in 2022. As Marsh puts pen to paper to describe the inspiration behind “Warrior”, his words transcend the dancefloor. His new song takes the listener inside the beautiful friendship that has defined his

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Walker & Royce have released their newest album, No Big Deal, via Dirtybird Records. This album should be a big deal, no pun intended, for anyone who loves rhythmic, yet chill Dance music. The album provides ten stellar tracks for all to enjoy as these tracks have soundscapes that complement anywhere that rocks an upbeat vibe. The phenomenal Tech House duo of Walker & Royce had already released six of the ten pieces of No Big Deal on two separate EPs, Part 1 and Part 2, of the same title

Last Thursday, March 21 in Miami Beach, music lovers gathered at the Surfcomber Hotel pool party to witness a spectacle unlike any other. Mau P, brought his infectious beats all the way from Amsterdam to the magic city of Miami. The crowd was buzzing with excitement, knowing that they were in for a night to remember. As Mau P took to the stage, the energy in the air was palpable. His music had a way of transcending boundaries and bringing people together, and on this night, he did not disapp

Nearly 25 years after forever changing the fabric of digital music distribution, it seems Napster is still focused on innovation. This time around, they're experimenting with a more unconventional form of marketing: fortune cookies.  Napster, which is now a streaming service, has partnered with OpenFortune, a marketing company whose mission is rooted in promoting brands through fortune cookies distributed to restaurants. Their campaign will embed papers with QR codes into cookies to promote indi

After teasing new music at some of the biggest stages in the world, including EDC Mexico and Tomorrowland Winter, the next chapter of Alesso is finally here. His latest single, "Zig Zag," has arrived via Capitol Records. A conduit for crowd-control, "Zig Zag" offers fans a hypnotic listen. Subtle percussion and a mesmerizing vocal sample slither through the mix to entrance them before the arrangement builds into a minimalistic and infectious drop. Alesso is preparing for yet another big year in

With festival season on the horizon, the latest high-powered, mainstage-ready collaboration has arrived in the form of "16," a new track from Hardwell, Maddix and Blasterjaxx. Arriving by way of Hardwell's Revealed Records, "16" is a relentless festival anthem that perfectly captures each of the Dutch producers' signature sounds in 2024. The track masterfully showcases their production expertise, delivering a big room-influenced beat with tinctures of techno. Hardwell, Maddix and Blasterjaxx are

One People, the freshly minted Defected Records offshoot, has tapped AMÉMÉ for his latest Afro-house track, "Wild Animal." "Wild Animal" is as infectious as it is electrifying. The track beautifully captures the essence of the EDM.com Class of 2023 alumni's sultry sound, instilling haunting grooves through its percussive elements. With a driving beat that'll keep everyone moving all night long, "Wild Animal" also beautifully speaks to the vision of One People. The label aims to "orchestrate a so

When the beat drops at Defqon.1, the world listens. The world's preeminent music festival for hard dance has once again shattered expectations, unveiling a colossal lineup of over 350 artists and a closing ceremony that promises to etch itself into the annals of festival lore.  From the 27th to the 30th of June, Biddinghuizen will transform into a sanctuary for the hardstyle faithful. Defqon.1, an annual pilgrimage for over 250,000 fans, embarks on its 20th edition with an electrifying roster fe

We’ve been hotly anticipating the release of Sinners‘ latest compilation ‘Brightness Pt. 2.’ This innovative label has a knack for curating lineups of ridiculously talented artists that blow my mind. And let me tell you, they’ve truly outdone themselves this time around. Just look at the names gracing this tracklist. Reading the artists featured gets us giddy with excitement. I’ve had Esoteric Circle‘s breathtakingly atmospheric sounds on repeat lately, getting lost in their lush, gauzy textur

French production duo 2smile makes a poignant return with their latest single, “Tribute To Frikkyo,” paying homage to the late DJ ‘Da Frikkyo,’ an influential figure in the Italian hard techno scene. Crafted on the night of Frikkyo’s passing, the duo recalls their creative process as deeply spiritual, describing it as if guided by an ethereal presence. “Tribute To Frikkyo” seamlessly blends exhilarating guitars and rich basslines with sampled vocals from the legendary Fela Kuti. This fusion of e

The talented producer Teho is back with another insanely infectious, intricately crafted melodic trip called “Rising.” If you’re familiar with their work, you know Teho has an uncanny ability to craft these lush, atmospheric soundscapes that just wrap you up and transport you somewhere else entirely. “Rising” is the latest glimpse into Teho’s melodic mind, and it’s a tantalizing one. The melodies are intricate and evolving, the synth work is rich and layered – it has all the hallmarks of a Teho

Parra For Cuva, a German electronic producer and multi-instrumentalist, releases the third song from his highly anticipated fifth studio album in April. It’s called “Pinie.” Orbit, a rising DJ and producer, has been tapped by Parra For Cuva to create a seductive sound trip for Pinie. This shows how well the two can work together. The track is the last thing he’s put out before his new record, Mimose, comes out. ‘Pinie‘ takes listeners into a private and mysterious world, inspired by a deep lin

Groove Armada and Mark Knight joined forces with Knght remixing “Get Down” – a dance floor holy grail. The original is an iconic Groove Armada anthem released over 20 years ago. The vocals and synths are instantly recognizable with the tune ingrained in dance music history. Knight was thrilled about the opportunity. As the Toolroom founder, reimagining this beloved classic was an honor. The result is pure adrenaline with the remix distilling dancefloor passion. From the first time we hit play

“Introducing ‘Willow,’ the latest release by Bryony Jarman-Pinto, a singer, songwriter, and musician based in Lancaster. This single expresses her protest against politicians through themes of defiance against misinformation. Set to be featured on her forthcoming album ‘Below Dawn’ (Releasing on Friday, 10th May via Tru Thoughts), the track was produced by Ben Lamdin, also known as Nostalgia 77, from the same label. Bryony’s previous singles garnered significant backing from BBC Introducing, Jaz

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The electronic music scene is buzzing, thanks to John Summit’s latest teasers. This dance music music marvel has a knack for effortlessly blending the various styles of house & techno. From the deep, soulful rhythms of progressive, to the pulsating beats of tech-house, the man can do it all. It could even be argued that he’s even well-versed in techno. His recent social media post reveals his dedication. It states that he’s been “locked in the studio finishing up these new ones for Coachell

Listen to the most flavour-packed tracks we discovered this week. Music makes the world go round. And in that regard, we’re constantly on the lookout for new, exciting tunes to share with our audience. We’ve found some that cause goosebumps, and make you open your eyes and get up from your chair to dance. So put on your best pair of headphones, or turn up your speakers, and enjoy this week’s New Music Friday. Here are our top picks for the best music we came across this week, in no parti

The Mad Hatter released all the craziness from wonderland in San Bernardino. This year’s Beyond Wonderland SoCal gave us everything we wanted and more, from one of Insomniac‘s best lineups to date, to raging afterparties that went until 6am. We shall dig deeper into the rabbit hole and reminisce all the goodies that we found this past weekend. The event shined a light to all genres of EDM across six psychedelic stages. Nevertheless, wonderland was stacked with incredible Techno and Hardstyle act