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Okeechobee Festival in Florida has released a statement regarding the untimely death of one of its attendees, named Steven Nguyen. This past weekend, EDM Twitter and people on Reddit begged for clarification from Insomniac, the state of Florida, or Okeechobee regarding the death of Nguyen. “Out of respect to those affected by this tragedy,” the statement reads, “we have refrained from commenting prematurely. We will continue to provide our full support to the authorities, who are determining th

Skrillex this, Skrillex that… what about Birthdayy Partyy? The Chicago duo and twin brothers Bryan and Jon celebrated their birthday yesterday with a flip of three Skrillex tracks — two from Quest For Fire and a bold choice to remix one of his most iconic remixes for “In For The Kill” by La Roux. These could have very easily been throwaway remixes, done for shits and giggles, but each of them are indeed certified bangers. “Rumble” gets flipped into a raucous drum & bass beat that perfectly

It has been 10 years since Sub Focus released Torus, his sophomore album and last solo album he released. In the time since, Sub Focus has teamed up with Wilkinson for their joint album, Portals, in 2020, as well as plenty of singles, remixes for ACRAZE and Bring Me The Horizon, collaborations with Dimension and Rudimental, and more. That is to say, he’s kept busy. Last year, he released a number of singles including “Ready To Fly,” “It’s Time,” and “Off The Ground” which all shared similar ar

Today, HARD Events has announced the highly-anticipated lineup for the return of HARD Summer Music Festival to the City of Angels for the first time in ten years. Taking place in Downtown Los Angeles from August 5-6, the milestone fifteenth edition of HARD Summer will utilize a brand new venue combination with various stages spread out across the campuses of the historic Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Exposition Park, and BMO Stadium. The 2023 lineup stays true to the multi-genre ethos and dedi

Skrillex truly hit the ground running in 2023, announcing two albums, releasing a string of singles, dropping both albums 24 hours apart, selling out Madison Square Garden with Fred again.. and Four Tet with 3 days’ notice — he set his intentions and knocked them all out of the park. But even before all that, Skrillex was announced for a slew of festival appearances. The first of them happened this past weekend for the latest new Ultra Worldwide event in Abu Dhabi, along with ILLENIUM, Calvin H

Porter Robinson has always been a huge fan of Vocaloid music, and we can hear a ton of inspiration for that in his Nurture album in the way he modulates his own voice on many of the songs. Today, in collaboration with Yamaha, Porter has officially released his own voicebank based on the effects he used in Nurture called “Po-uta.” Starting from March 7, the new voicebank is available for purchase (download only) from the official VOCALOID SHOP. The voicebank is also included in the “Plus Voiceba

Marking his first single of the year, rising talent Mt. Sierra has returned with yet another house heater, this time enlisting Toshi-Lo for “On My Mind.” Leaning into the genre of progressive house, the Los Angeles-based producer is able blend his signature melodic soundscapes with Toshi-Lo’s smooth percussive beats for a result that is explosive, infectious and haunting. “On My Mind” is a song about being consumed by thoughts of a loved one, and is sure to capture the attention of both artist’s

Hailing from Leeds, England, Chime is an artist project from the brilliant mind of Harvey Goldfinch. With a unique style aiming to combine melodic and heavy elements into a concoction he calls “color bass” and influence from his deep love for video games, Chime has been rising rapidly within the ranks of the worldwide bass scene with a slew of major releases since the alias’s debut in 2015. Chime has released with a number of notable labels within the bass scene such as Disciple, Circus, Monste

Four years ago, Gesaffelstein released his sophomore album, Hyperion. Compared to his innovative debut album, Aleph, it mostly fell on deaf ears without earning nearly the same degree of notoriety. Though the accompanying tour was successful, if only for nostalgia if nothing else, Hyperion‘s streams are middling — apart from the collaboration with The Weeknd. There hasn’t really been any rumors surrounding Gesaffelstein this year, at least as far as the general culture has been concerned, so co

It’s been nine years since Calvin Harris and Ellie Goulding last teamed up for a new song. The two haven’t worked together since his 2014 album, Motion, in which the two created one of his biggest hits, “Outside.” She also featured on his 2012 album, 18 Months, on “I Need Your Love.” Earlier this year, the two shared they were back in the studio, and have been offering fans small teasers of their new song, little by little. Last week, Calvin uploaded a full-HQ, one-minute teaser of their new so

Six months ago, Lost Lands welcomed fans back to Legend Valley for another year filled with dinosaurs and bass. Among the many acts performing over the weekend, one of the most unique bookings and sets came from French producer/DJ Madeon. Typically, his sets are far more in the realm of pop relative to heavy bass, but he clearly understood the assignment and came equipped with plenty of intense heaters. Fan recordings have been available since shortly after last year’s festival, but Lost Lands

When it comes to Chicago, it’s impossible to ignore some of the iconic tributes to the city, one being house music, and more recently, the famed Chicago Handshake drink (1 shot of Malort paired with 16oz Old Style Beer). On March 11, Chicago’s very own acclaimed artist, DJ, podcaster, Sherm is poised to have a Chicago fueled celebration, bringing together his love for house and renowned midwest brands for what projmises to be a party for the ages. He’s partnering with Malort, Old Style, Collect

For artists matphilly and SUBshockers, music goes way beyond the spectrum of sound. For these talented producers, it is a channel for reflection, therapy, and emotion. This is why these friends have come together for AMP EP The project is centered around matphilly’s brother who tragically passed away in July 2020.  AMP EP is designed to commemorate his life and show the world what an amazing person he was. While AMP is matphilly’s late brother’s initials, the EP resembles his legacy while also

Following 13 successful years in the Swedish music industry, producer & artist Will Laroca continues to amaze us with his music. “Holy Ones,” was the debut single under this project, a stunning pop-driven EDM track with an inspirational and spiritual message, received high praise from critics & media outlets, fellow DJs, and music lovers alike. His sophomore single was an ode to his home, “Northern Lights.”  Now, he’s back with this third single, an emotive one called “Learn To Love“. I

BINGEWATCH is on a superstar trajectory, already landing music on Hau5trap and Mixmash and earning support from superstars like Deadmau5, Martin Garrix, Chris Lake, and plenty more.  Now, BINGEWATCH is serving another club heater with his new single “LA TO NY,” in celebration of his spring tour starting this month. It’s his biggest tour yet, even touching into Mexico, as BINGE prepares to take North America by storm with his electrifying tunes. “LA TO NY” was created with Binge’s mind boggling

Newly-minted producer Modapit is a project of contradictions. The enigmatic artist has emerged from the shadows of underground dance music, boasting a gothic, edgy streetwear look that contrasts their euphoric, swirling pop-electronic sounds.  The art speaks for itself, and by removing the ‘ego’ of the artist, it’s easy to get fully immersed into Modapit’s disparate, fashion-forward multiverse. As they’re revving up towards their debut album, Modapit has today revealed the 2nd single, titled “F

SoLonely started recording music in his bedroom when he was 17 years old, and the now 22-year-old singer/rapper/songwriter has amassed a whopping 70M+ global streams. Having dealt with loss and mental health, SoLonely uses music as an outlet to express himself. Providing a sense of self therapy, his hope is that his music to not helps himself, but more importantly, help others overcome their obstacles.  Now, he’s back with his latest single, “It’s All In Your Head,” as he opens up further about

Fresh off a stunning run with Skrillex and Four Tet that saw the trio take over Madison Square Garden a couple weekends ago, Fred again.. reimagines one of the fan favorite tracks from his latest album with some new voices and a fresh beat. “Mike (desert island duvet),” is a club-reworking of “Berwyn (all I got is you)” from Actual Life 3, now featuring a verse from The Streets’ Mike Skinner accompanied by original vocalist Dermot Kennedy. It’s the result of a blossoming friendship between Fred

We’re slowly inching forward toward the release of ILLENIUM’s fifth studio album, the self-titled ILLENIUM. Over the years, we’ve seen his brilliant album trilogy captivate fans across the world, culminating in “epilogue,” Fallen Embers, released in 2021. We’re now entering a new era of ILLENIUM, yet the Denver artist still wants there to be a certain level of nostalgia and familiarity with his new work for long-time fans. His new single out today, “Insanity” with American Teeth, carries a them

Guitarist/producer Phyphr is one of Denver’s most hotly-tipped talents, making waves with his electro-soul stylings and funky, electronic songwriting. Dedicated to inspiring his listeners, the artist has a DIY, self-produced ethos that’s intrinsic to his artistic expression and messaging. His own hard work and focus have led to a unique performance style that blends live guitar playing with immaculate electronic production – a vibrant mix that’s earned him opportunities to perform alongside act

ZHU released the first Musical Chairs Mixtape last July, featuring seven new tracks and collaborations with the likes of Elderbrook, Mr. Carmack, and more. Casual listeners can expect the release of Volume 2 on streaming services fairly soon, but fans who’ve subscribed to ZHU’s text list or Discord were apparently given the release early. A post on Reddit yesterday morning shares the Dropbox link for the mix, featuring a 23-minute mix of new music from the talented artist. As such, there’s stil

DJ, producer, and artist Famba continues to impress us with his music. There’s no genre that can contain this burgeoning artist, as he’s now turns up the heat with his first release of 2023, “Estar Conmigo.” This sizzling Tech House banger is fueled by relentless driving beats and an ear worm of a vocal. Topped with inventive sound design and creative production choices, Famba yet again shows that he’s one of the finest producer in the game right now. Famba shares, “I got into making music bec

Music Tech caught up with Kaskade and deadmau5 recently ahead of their show at Printworks London. As the pair fought off jetlag and ribbed each other, the conversation eventually turned to the proliferation of AI and how it could affect the future of music. deadmau5 might be one of the better artists in dance music to give perspective on the evolution, sharp-tongued and never too shy to share his opinion. He’s also famously tech savvy, which becomes clear when you look back a few years at the t

The Shambhala Music Festival 2023 lineup has arrived, bringing an exclusively electronic soundtrack to its gorgeous British Columbia landscape this summer. The lineup leads with Black Tiger Sex Machine, Chase & Status, Excision, Gigantic Nightmare, Goldie, GRiZ Hieroglyphics, John Summit, Justin Martin, Liquid Stranger, Maya Jane Coles, Mr. Carmack, Mura Masa (DJ set), Nicole Moudaber, RL Grime, Rusko, Seth Troxler, Shiba San, S!CK!CK, Skream, Sub Focus, Tchami, Testpilot, Valentino Khan, W

Space Laces is an undisputed titan in sound design and creativity, easily tackling bass music or house depending on his mood. Beyond his original productions, he brings a unique flair to all of his remixes, as well, injecting his iconic sound into whatever vessel he’s called upon to augment. For his first remix of 2023, he takes on the Odd Mob hit “LEFT TO RIGHT” that dropped last year, turning the viral house hit into a banging electro house heater. Check it out below!   Photo via Yoder T