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GRAMMY-winning electronic music group RüfüS Du Sol has announced a one-night-only DJ set at the legendary Hollywood Palladium on March 6th. Produced by Live Nation, this special event will generate essential money for the CCF Wildfire Recovery Fund to help Los Angeles County towns hit by recent disasters. The evening promises to be more than simply a performance; it will be a potent statement of community resilience and hope since 100% of ticket sales go to the cause. What happened and why this

A wave of electronic artists are rallying behind the Los Angeles community amid the catastrophic wildfire crisis, and RÜFÜS DU SOL are now joining the effort with a high-profile benefit concert. All proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to the CCF Wildfire Recovery Fund, which addresses "the long-term impacts of these disasters." The organization's efforts include rebuilding homes, providing mental health support and financial aid, strengthening infrastructure and supporting first responder

RÜFÜS DU SOL released the official remix package for their new song “Music is Better” today. It includes a club version and a remix by Belgian producer/DJ Maxi Meraki. The package was released by Rose Avenue. The band has always paid tribute to their dance roots with remixes made for clubs, and “Music is Better Remixed” is no different. Some of their biggest hits have been remixed by Solomun, Adriatique, Anyma, Adam Port, Carlita, and more over the years. “Music is Better Remixed” builds on

Today Grammy-winning live electronic trio RÜFÜS DU SOL surprise fans with the second volume of Inhale / Exhale Remixed, adding 22 new reworks of their latest studio album Inhale / Exhale. Out now via Rose Avenue/Reprise Records, Vol. 2 broadens the band’s influence as scene curators while highlighting their lasting impact on the genre.  The band’s fifth studio album, Inhale / Exhale charted new territory for RÜFÜS DU SOL, deepening their emotional range through an enriched sonic palette. Rele

Grammy-winning live electronic trio RÜFÜS DU SOL unveil their anticipated Inhale / Exhale Remixed, a 15-track curation of global club reworks drawn from their latest studio album Inhale / Exhale. Out now via Rose Avenue/Reprise Records, the remix album celebrates the band’s deep connection to the dancefloor and their role as torchbearers within modern electronic music. Released in October 2024, Inhale / Exhale marked a creative milestone for RÜFÜS DU SOL. The album expanded the trio’s signa

*Featured Cover Photo Credit: Sophie Chan Andreassend This past Friday, Grammy-winning live electronic trio RÜFÜS DU SOL have shared the official remix package for their new single ‘Music is Better’. The remix package contains three fantastic versions of the track; the original track, the Club Edit, and the remix from Belgian producer/DJ Maxi Meraki. RÜFÜS DU SOL dropped the remix package of ‘Music Is Better’ via Rose Avenue/Warner Records and this exciting remix package follows up some phen

Fresh off the release of their stunning Inhale / Exhale album, RÜFÜS DU SOL are now giving fans what they've been craving for years: a massive tour stacked with live performances across the globe. With an uncanny ability to blend emotion, connection and electricity on the stage, the beloved electronic trio's live performances are synonymous with euphoria. Fans in Australia, New Zealand, Europe, the UK and North and South America will soon be able to experience it. "The energy and passion we get

If you want to hear all the EDM radio stars, throw a dart and pick a festival. If you want to see a lineup of nothing but galaxy-brain producers, head to Portola Music Festival. Goldenvoice has revealed the lineup for the next iteration of the San Francisco-based festival, which returns to Pier 80 on September 28th and 29th, 2024. Despite facing a spate challenges from city officials after last year's event, the corporation behind Coachella and Stagecoach will once again welcome fans to the Bay

Released in October 2024, Inhale / Exhale marked a creative milestone for Grammy-winning live electronic trio, RÜFÜS DU SOL. The album expanded the trio’s signature sound with an expansive emotional palette and a renewed focus on rhythm and texture. It debuted on the Billboard 200 and earned their first #1 on U.S. dance radio with ‘Music is Better,’ leading to both critical acclaim and commercial momentum. Its success paved the way for their Inhale / Exhale World Tour,  the best-selling solo ele

After three long years without new music, RÜFÜS DU SOL have delivered two new singles in just three months ahead of a new album, which is expected to release in 2024. The beloved Aussie electronic band moments ago released "Lately," an uplifting dance track colliding themes of love, intuition and trust. Out now on their own Rose Avenue Records, the ecstatic summertime love song arrives after the June release of "Music Is Better." In true RÜFÜS DU SOL fashion, euphoric melodies lilt through the m

This weekend, the Australian electronic music band, Rufus Du Sol, cemented their larger-than-life status with an Ultra-sized Miami homecoming show. Why is it a homecoming to Miami, you ask? Well, during a concert interlude, the band spoke on how they moved to Miami about 3 years ago, following many other electronic artists who have done the same. They mused on working in a studio producing music right across the street from Miami’s legendary Bayfront Park, home to Ultra Music Festival.

RUMORS by Guy Gerber returns to Playa Soleil this season, offering an enhanced experience of bohemian escapism in the vibrant heart of Platja d’en Bossa. Known for its unique flair and high-energy atmosphere, RUMORS promises another exhilarating season at its spiritual home, boasting an outstanding lineup of talented artists from across the electronic music spectrum. Under the guidance of visionary artist Guy Gerber, a trailblazer and one of Ibiza’s most celebrated resident DJs, this season’

A recent interview with Martin Garrix has sparked widespread speculation about a potential collaboration with Coldplay. After Coldplay unexpectedly featured Garrix's track "Breakaway" in their Glastonbury 2024 set, the prospect of him joining forces with the chart-topping band is no longer just a far-fetched fantasy for fans. In a recent interview with Jordi Warners of the Dutch station Radio 538, Garrix let slip a tantalizing hint that sent the rumor mill into overdrive. After receiving a te

Award-winning DJ and producer RUMPUS has been blowing up recently following the appearance of his track ‘Set It Off’ in the hugely popular HBO series ‘White Lotus.’ Looking to continue this momentum he is now releasing the incredibly diverse and intoxicating ‘Body Movin’’ EP. The title track kicks off the EP with a bang having the infectious grooves that RUMPUS is a master at creating. The thick bass mixed with the Latin inspired drums creates a pulsating groove that draws you in and gets you mo

Poetry may be becoming a dying art form, but it lives and breathes through the hauntingly melodic introspection in the standout single, She Writes Poetry, from Run the Enemy’s hotly anticipated debut album, Trail of Tears. After the post-punk-tinged and angularly cavernous lead guitar work in the prelude, the timbre of the melancholic indie vocal lines spectrally appears in the achingly pensive release which finds the monochrome middle ground between Editors earlier work and Interpol’s most affe

Taking multitasking to a whole new level, a New Jersey man is attempting to set a new world record by completing the London Marathon while DJing. Imagine running 26.2 miles with a 17-pound mini-stage strapped on your shoulders—that's the challenge for Gus Fraser. The New Jersey native, 45, says he'll attempt to run the grueling marathon in under five hours while mixing live on a Numark DJ controller to break the Guinness World Record for "Fastest Marathon whilst DJing (male)." This year's London

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Rusko is preparing his arsenal for his United States invasion this spring. Inspired by his upcoming Monstercat EP of the same name, the dubstep pioneer's "1 Man Army" tour will soon take over 15 cities across the country. Joining him on the road this spring is a talented bunch of electronic music producers: SubDocta, Moody Good, Justin Hawkes, Kumarion and Sharlitz Web. Rusko took to social media to share the full list of cities and dates on his high-energy run. In addition to his United States

Prepare your neckbraces because Subtronics has revealed a stacked lineup for the third installment of his curated festival experience, Cyclops Cove. The Florida event by Insomniac's Bassrush brand is expanding to three days for the first time ever in 2024, and the lineup is brimming with talent to keep fans head-banging all weekend long. Cyclops Cove 2024 will include three unique Subtronics sets as well as performances by Tape B, LEVEL UP, Mersiv, Rusko, INFEKT, Wooli and EDM.com Class of 2021

In a surprising move, Chechnya, a Russian republic, has reportedly issued a decree restricting the tempo of music played within its borders. According to the Moscow Times, the Chechen culture ministry announced earlier this week that all music must conform to a tempo range of 80 to 116 beats per minute (BPM). This regulation effectively bans a vast array of Western music genres, particularly EDM, rave and techno music. The new standard, imposing relatively slow tempos, starkly contrasts with

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RXMIRO is regarded as an artist to watch and is known for his electric high-energy club sets and massive performances. He has performed on stage with some of the biggest names in the world, having supported notable acts like David Guetta, Tiesto, Martin Garrix and many more. With his extraordinary mix of bass house and modern techno, he’s a surefire act who has continued to garner critical acclaim in 2022. In fact, since his first genre-bending rollout of “Above The Clouds” and “Storm Light,” i

Ry Hill has officially turned in his first release of 2024. Marking the fifth and final one-off preview from his looming debut album, Death by Distraction, “My Own” materializes a tightly mixed and mercilessly catchy indie-electronic record. “I didn’t think [‘My Own’] would earn a spot on the project,” says Hill. “It’s turned out to be one of my all time favorites.” Now streaming everywhere via Studio Drive Entertainment, “My Own” lands on the heels of Death by Distraction inclusions “In Tou