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Ultra Miami had one of its most successful editions this past weekend. Even with the half-canceled Friday, the lineup and crowd were electric. According to Officer Kiara Delva, a spokeswoman for the Miami Police Department, there weren’t any Ultra-related arrests on Friday. There were only four arrests on Saturday and three on Sunday. Seven in total is impressive with hundreds of thousands in attendance. Delva reported the cases were for illegal vending, theft, and trespassing. The Miami po

Tomorrowland Winter 2024 has come & gone, but the memory lives on. The 4th edition of Tomorrowland Winter played host to more than 22,000 People of Tomorrow, which saw the snowy peaks of Alpe d’Huez, France transform into a snow-covered, rave wonderland. If you had the chance to check out the winter wonderland, I’m sure you attest that the weekend was legendary. If not no worries, as Tomorrowland has just shared a whopping 27 sets from the incredible weekend. Dive Into The Musical Oas

Playtime Engineering, the company behind the beloved Blipblox line of toy-like instruments for ages three and older, announces the upcoming launch of Blipblox myTRACKS. Combining the colourful aesthetics and safety of a kids’ toy with the sounds and style of a hip-hop-inspired groovebox, Blipblox myTRACKS Kickstarter campaign to support the launch opens April 9, 2024. The Blipblox myTRACKS is more than just a drum machine or a basic sampler–it’s a complete music production studio. It feature

Following the massive debut of UNTOLD in Dubai, its organizers are returning to Romania for their flagship festival with a jaw-dropping list of headliners. Taking place at the enormous Expo City, UNTOLD Dubai pulled a 185,000-strong crowd from across the globe and featured sets by Hardwell, Armin van Buuren, Sebastian Ingrosso, Tiësto and many more. UNTOLD’s forthcoming 9th edition in Cluj-Napoca is bound to bring the same larger-than-life energy from August 8-11. UNTOLD recently announced the i

Seven Lions and ILLENIUM's "Rush Over Me" is a certified classic in the hearts of many EDM fans. Seven years later, they've reunited to release "Not Even Love," a cathartic collaboration out now on Casablanca Records.  First premiered live to tens of thousands of fans at ILLENIUM's "Trilogy" concert at SoFi Stadium, the song depicts a relationship plagued by ongoing struggles and conflicts despite enduring love between the partners.  "Not Even Love" highlights the strengths of both of the melodi

The pain of missing a rare set is a lot easier to manage thanks to Boiler Room. Earlier in the year, the legendary Skream and Flowdan took the stage at the brand's massive Liverpool outing for a show to remember. Now, their complete set has been shared for all to enjoy. In the recording you can hear Skream and Flowdan, who have been friends since they were teenagers, throw down iconic tracks from their storied careers as well as new releases from some of the most exciting young artists in bass m

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Leave it to the madcap minds behind Dirtybird to think of yet another event to redefine the rave. Last month, the beloved dance label curated a "farmer's market for ravers." Hidden deep in a secret location in downtown Los Angeles' Arts District, the event helped usher in 2024 after Dirtybird soared to new heights last year. Dirtybird implemented a number of unique experiences at the rare "farmer's market," including a Michelada stand, vinyl shop and even a pop-up tattoo parlor, Label Manager De

Electric Forest unveils the initial and second phase lineup for its 2024 edition! The lineup includes Pretty Lights, John Summit, and many others. Electric Forest 2024 will take place June 20-23 in Rothbury, Michigan. The Sherwood Forest is set to come alive with an eclectic mix of sounds. It will promise an unforgettable summer of music and magic. As the anticipation builds, the roster of artists for Electric Forest 2024 is nothing short of extraordinary. It features a blend of established fav

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After taking a stand against streaming inequities for artists in today's streaming landscape, James Blake is taking his passion a step further after announcing the launch of Vault, a new platform to share unreleased music with fans via a subscription service.  Vault, Blake says, is a platform for artists to "make money directly from the music they make" by enabling them to cut out intermediaries and avoid contracts that often prevent them from releasing their music. It's also a workaround to rec

Respectively revered for their work within the global live events industry, today – two of music’s most significant independent promoters have announced that they will be combining forces for a series of projects to be announced. New York-based powerhouse TCE Presents and the UK’s revered Broadwick group will form a transatlantic partnership; a meeting of minds that will form brand new experiences in North America. With more information to be revealed soon, this will be one of the brightest unio

Barkin presents his first release of 2024 with a new sound. ‘Touch Me’ represents a new direction for the New York artist. The record is faster than his previous releases at 134 BPM. It is Techno–esque while staying true to his signature house sound.  Barkin always brings the energy to each track and ‘Touch Me’ is no different. It features sultry and inviting female vocals. As energy begins to rise our ears get hints of the coming drop. “Touch me right here and I like it right there” are the

Roland Juno 10 Burr Oak let us know what they can’t live without in the studio. We had the privilege of having this classic hardware synth in the studio for several years thanks to a friend of Julien’s, and this iconic piece of hardware has become an integral part of our music-making process, infusing our tracks with its distinctive melancholic and emotive synth tones. What we love about this synth, like many vintage hardware synths, is how its sound evolves over time. Even more so w

With one of the biggest festival lineups of the year, the excitement surrounding the 2024 edition of Ultra Music Festival in Miami was palpable. This year's festival faced a series of setbacks, including a shutdown due to inclement weather on its first day. Despite these challenges, the spirit of Ultra prevailed and these difficulties did little to diminish its reputation as an unparalleled platform for showcasing the latest and greatest in electronic dance music. Whether through playing their b

Since the dawn of time, the world of dance music has long been dominated by male artists and producers. However, there have been numerous influential women who have left an indelible mark on the genre, paving the way for future generations. From pioneering DJs to innovative producers and vocalists, these seven women have played a crucial role in shaping the sound and culture of electronic dance music as we know it today. Their contributions have transcended gender barriers and inspired count

Ghost In Real Life has released her most defiant single yet, a drum & bass heater called "YCTMWTD (You Can’t Tell Me What To Do)." Out now amid Women's History Month, the track highlights Ghost In Real Life's diverse musical background. The track is a pop-punk-influenced joy ride, forgoing the traditional structure of drum & bass. The halftime-inspired drops are filled with rumbling percussion and winding synths, hypnotizing while an earworm of a vocal ebbs and flows. The recent wave of

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 Klsr - Frequency Geller - Bliss Golfers - Rudiments Dad Sports - take yr time Samuel Or

Surging producer Ahadadream has joined forces with Skrillex to release their electrifying collaboration, "TAKA." Anticipation for the release had been sky-high after a viral moment during Ahadadream's Boiler Room set, wherein he dropped the unreleased track alongside a surprise appearance from Skrillex himself. With its infectious, Afro-house-inspired drums and euphoric breakdown, "TAKA" is impossible not to groove to. Swiss singer-songwriter Priya Ragu's entrancing vocals seamlessly intertwine

Truesoul · TSS012 – Truesoul Sounds – DOSEM Mix from Spain This week we head to Spain with an industry legend – Dosem, who recorded for Truesoul monthly mix series Fusing over a decade of mastering his craft in the studio, along with an unmatched touring pedigree across some of the world’s leading clubbing brands, his fusion of deep textured sounds and driving percussion grooves have driven him to become one of the most influential Spanish artists in the scene. Honing his craft since 2008

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Live At Leeds: In The Park is a key date in the summer festival calendar for indie enthusiasts and fans of new music. As one of the top emerging festivals in the country, it is guided by Live At Leeds’ tastemakers who showcase essential new names and pioneering favorites in alternative music for 2024. Renowned for its all-day festival vibe and high-energy celebrations, Live At Leeds: In The Park 2024 reaches new heights with today’s announcement of the final lineup additions. Adding to an alrea

In rather unexpected and spicy Techno news, Italian DJ Anyma and Canadian musician Grimes announced their romance. The ‘Welcome to the Opera‘ duo hard-launched their relationship on social media with a post titled Beauty and the Beast, alluding to the Disney Movie. Beauty and the Beast Formerly Elon Musk’s wife, Claire Elise Boucher aKa Grimes has devoted the years of her career to produce acclaimed alternative hits like ‘Oblivion’ and ‘Genesis’. Later on, she dabbled more into DJ

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