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Ultra isn’t messing around when it comes to their inaugural Abu Dhabi festival, inviting an assortment of headliners that rivals its flagship festival in Miami. Adam Beyer, Afrojack, Amelie Lens, Calvin Harris, ILLENIUM, KSHMR, NGHTMRE, Sasha | John Digweed, and Skrillex have been announced as Phase 1 headliners for the first-year, two-day festival in the Middle East. The largest open-air venue in the region, Etihad Park, located on Yas Island, one of the world’s fastest growing leisure and ent

As soccer fans and gamers around the world get ready for the release of FC 25, the latest entry in EA Sports' genre-leading series, the company has unveiled the game's official soundtrack. Our readers are in luck as a significant portion of the soundtrack is dedicated to electronic music. EDM fans will be happy to see Skrillex, RÜFÜS DU SOL, Porter Robinson, Justice, ACRAZE, Apashe, Jaime xx, Disclosure, MEDUZA, NERVO, Fred again.. and more included. Elsewhere in the soundtrack are tracks by con

Champion, Four Tet, Skrillex, and vocalist Naisha have united on the hypnotic new single ‘Talk To Me‘, an entrancing blend of bass, melody, and soulful vocals. The song, releasing on Disorder/Capitol Records, promises to deliver a captivating anthem on self-love. With its ethereal vocals and Hip-Hop influences, the track effortlessly weaves together the distinct talents of its creators, who co-wrote this bold new track together. The anticipation for ‘Talk To Me’ has been building ever since Four

When Champion, Four Tet and Skrillex join forces, they don’t wait for an invitation. "Talk To Me," their new collaborative single featuring Naisha, slips right into the bloodstream with a captivating, bass-heavy beat and entrancing vocals, setting off a heady mix of self-assured swagger and introspective groove that's primed to invigorate dancefloors everywhere. Melding the creative instincts of Champion, Four Tet and Skrillex with Naisha's impressive vocal range, the track simultaneously feels

If you’ve been following the journey of Skrillex, Fred again.., and Four Tet this year, you might have come across the name Pangbourne House Mafia. The trio are back again following the release of two Skrillex albums, a sold-out Madison Square Garden show, and so much hype with one of their most anticipated singles since Fred again..’s Boiler Room set last year, “Baby again..” For those curious how PHM came to be, Skrillex shared the story on Instagram today for the track’s release: Last summe

Well, that didn’t take long. After dropping a whole bunch of clips for new tracks expected in this year just yesterday, Skrillex has revealed that the highly anticipated “Rumble” with Fred again.. and Flowdan officially has a release date: this Wednesday, January 4. The song has been sought after for months, and especially after Fred again..’s banner Boiler Room set last year. There’s not much else to say about this release other than hold onto your seat, this is where the ride begins.  

Brace yourselves, bassheads! Skrillex, the sonic architect himself, has finally unleashed his long-awaited anthem ‘Push’ alongside club music pioneer Hamdi and the electrifying Argentinian vocalist, Taichu! Remember that electrifying Jyoty Rinse FM set from last year? The one that sent shockwaves through the EDM world? “Push” was BORN there, a primal scream for the dance floor that’s been tearing up DJ sets ever since. ‘Push’ Skrillex and Hamdi, the undisputed masters of floor-f

EDC Thailand is shaping up to be one of the most exciting festival debuts of 2025, and the newly revealed lineup is made to meet the moment.  With global powerhouses like Skrillex, ILLENIUM, FISHER, Tiësto and The Chainsmokers taking the decks, Insomniac's flagship festival brand is bringing its unmatched production to the shores of Phuket for a weekend that promises to be unforgettable. Phuket's vibrant cityscape and breathtaking coastline will serve as the perfect backdrop for the landmark eve

In the midst of Skrillex producing his third and fourth albums this year, following up Quest For Fire and Don’t Get Too Close released in February, he’s also had time to team up with LUDMILLA, Duki, and King Doudou for a track on the official FAST X soundtrack out today. If you’ve seen any of the Fast films, you know how well this track fits into the universe they’ve established. It has a ton of Latin flair with a noticeably high-octane production that would fit in any race meetup, or even a

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Skrillex, Varg²™ and Bladee toil through the throes of an existential crisis in their new collaboration, "Is there a place in heaven for boys like me?" The new track appears on the sixth installment of the Nordic Flora Series from the elusive Swedish producer, Varg²™. Back in February the album was revealed to feature Skrillex as well as the Swedish experimental pop artist Bladee, among others. "Is there a place in heaven for boys like me?" opens placidly with soft vocals atop spacey pads. Twink

The organizers of Chicago's iconic Lollapalooza are set to host one of the festival's biggest lineups in honor of their 20th anniversary. Like previous years, the lineup is multi-genre and will represent fans across the entire musical spectrum. Electronic music fans will be able to witness a headlining performance by Skrillex as well as sets from Four Tet, Zedd, Zeds Dead, FISHER, Mersiv, Galantis, Skream & Benga, Whyte Fang, Don Diablo, Nostalgix, Black Tiger Sex Machine and many more.  Out

Skrillex celebrated his 35th birthday yesterday with some insightful and revealing tweets about his mental health. According to him, 2022 was the toughest year of his life as he finally found himself coming to terms with the death of his mother back in 2015. “My mother passed away a few years back 2nd day of [Lollapalooza] tour in SA,” he wrote. “I never ever coped with it … I drank the pain away and kept going.” While the pandemic was certainly hard on many people for a variety of reasons, i

Candidly sharing comments on social media, Skrillex today said the music industry is "almost impossible" to understand and announced plans to go independent next year. Atlantic Records has been the home of many of Skrillex's influential releases, like Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites and last year's explosive double-album release, Quest for Fire and Don't Get Too Close. While the alliance has led to some of modern-day electronic music's most important projects, Skrillex has now revealed that he i

The first of two Skrillex albums in 2023, QUEST FOR FIRE, is officially out next week, February 17. The tracklist will include recently released singles like “Rumble,” “Leave Me Like This,” and “Xena,” as well as earlier singles like “Supersonic,” “Butterflies,” and “Too Bizarre.” In addition, it will feature collaborations with Joker, Pete Wentz, Missy Elliott & Mr. Oizo, and also Porter Robinson. Check out the official announcement below. Pre-save the album here. Listen to the Baseme

I remember exactly where I was when I heard Skrillex for the first time. It was 2010, I was in my sophomore dorm in college, sitting at my desk probably perusing Earmilk at the time, and came upon “Rock ‘n’ Roll (Will Take You to the Mountain).” Up to then, I’d only dabbled in EDM, listening to some of the big names at the time like deadmau5, The Prodigy, Daft Punk, and some odd ones out like Rusko or Pendulum. But that song did something to me that opened a door to an almost decade-long career

Los Angeles based DJ and Producer Skyler Madison is truly paving her own lane to success as a Bass music magician. After deeply immersing herself in national and international club culture as a headlining open-format DJ for nearly a decade, she’s flipped the switch to emerge with her own fine-tuned production arsenal that she’s silently crafted underground over the past couple of years. Since her rebirth as a full-time producer, Skyler has also garnered immense support from the likes of bass mu

Relocating to Downtown LA’s Gloria Molina Grand Park, Skyline LA will become the venue’s largest ticketed event. The third installment of Skyline LA returns to Southern California from February 24-25, 2024 – and this edition is taking over a new space. Relocating to Downtown LA’s Gloria Molina Grand Park, Skyline LA will become the park’s [...] The post Skyline LA Transforms 2024 Festival Experience for Third Edition appeared first on DJ Life Magazine.

GRAMMY-nominated electronic music powerhouses SLANDER, in collaboration with renowned live events experience creator Insomniac, unveiled their highly anticipated new music festival, Starbase. Set to take place on April 25-26, 2025 at the picturesque Lake Perris in Southern California, Starbase is a new exciting two day festival that fuses SLANDER’s signature melodic and bass sounds with Insomniac’s world-class production. In total, there are over 35+ specially curated artists joining the lineup

Rest assured that when SLANDER and Fairlane join forces, they're transporting us all to cloud nine. Their new single, "Heaven Feels Like," does just that with a blend of euphoric bass and exultant lyricism, delivering a downright blissful experience. SLANDER showcased the collaboration before its release at EDC Las Vegas, while Fairlane did the same at Colorado's iconic Red Rocks Amphiteatre six months ago. Since then, fans have waited in a state of patient purgatory for it to hit streaming plat

In response to the devastating wildfires impacting Los Angeles, SLANDER, NGHTMRE, and the Gud Vibrations label are joining forces for a charity showcase concert at Avalon Hollywood. Scheduled for January 24th, will feature both artists in a high-energy performance with all proceeds going to Red Cross LA and local LA fire departments to support wildfire relief efforts. This show will help in many ways by raising funds for those in need and being a much-needed positive reinforcement after the week

When disaster strikes, the power of music often rises to meet the moment. SLANDER and NGHTMRE, the minds behind the beloved Gud Vibrations label, are channeling that energy into action. As the Los Angeles wildfire crisis rages on, the trio has announced a benefit concert to raise funds and bring their community together in support of the city amid one of its darkest moments. All proceeds from the upcoming event will be donated to Red Cross LA and a number of local fire departments, delivering vi

Two of melodic bass' most prominent acts have released a gigantic new anthem just in time for festival season. It comes from SLANDER and Trivecta, who have joined forces with singer-songwriter Chris Howard for "A Better World," out now via Heaven Sent. Attentive fans may realize that the track had been teased for quite some time. Back in August, SLANDER and Trivecta performed at the Los Angeles Convention Center for the former's eponymous headlining takeover. As you might imagine, the song we're

Since first connecting in 2020 for "Back To U," SLANDER and William Black have both traveled down a path of major success. Four years later, they've reunited alongside Jordan Shaw for their latest single, "Keep You Warm" out now via SLANDER's Heaven Sent imprint. "Keep You Warm" captures the same magic while embracing the growth in the artistry of both SLANDER and Black, the latter of whom was named to the EDM.com Class of 2021. Acoustic guitar riffs lead the charge, later guiding in their signa

SLANDER are helping pave the way for a new era of electronic music producers to unlock their potential by giving away three full-ride scholarships to ICON Collective. The LA-based institution's classes cover the fundamentals and application of music production, vocal performance and music business while emphasizing artistic expression and technological proficiency. Announcing the scholarships on social media, SLANDER said the school's programs "changed our lives." "Our time at Icon was pivotal,"