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25 years later, Darude's "Sandstorm" remains the delightfully unhinged gift that keeps on giving.  For anyone who remembers the "Sandstorm" era, it was an unstoppable force, sweeping through clubs, soundtracking countless gaming videos and living on as the internet's universal trolling answer to, "What song is this?" Now, an official remake by Sikdope has hit streaming platforms, recapturing that same boundless energy but amplifying it for today's festival crowd. Longtime fans of the original ma

In Montréal, they don't just survive winter—they dance through it at Igloofest. Dubbed "the world’s iciest festival," Igloofest officially returns today and runs through February 8th. Zeds Dead, Michael Bibi, Claptone, Apashe, Tape B, Adriatique and Swedish House Mafia's Steve Angello are set to perform, among many other top-tier electronic acts. Dubbed "the world's iciest festival," Igloofest transforms the Old Port of Montréal into a glimmering, glacial dancefloor under the stars. Since its in

In the twenty-tens, if you found yourself listening to artists like Rae Sremmurd, Wiz Khalifa and Lil Wayne, you were in good company. So did Tape B, the barnstorming dubstep and bass music producer who is channeling the nostalgia of their timeless hip-hop to cultivate his beloved "Old School x New School" style. Tape B's real name is Kemal Berk Alkanat, though he'll introduce himself as Berk since his first and middle names got switched in the midst of his move from Turkey at just three years o

Immersing us in her singular world of glitched-out, glitter-showered electronica, Ninajirachi has released a brand-new album, girl EDM. The virtuosic producer, one EDM.com's best artists of 2022, has been on a furious rise through electronic music's ranks. Last year's scintillating 4x4 EP fanned the flames of her ascent, but girl EDM pours gasoline. "There are girls and EDM and there is girl EDM… Cat ears, furry paws, Angel Music, headphones on world off, sci-fi fantasy ren-fair cosplay windows

Demonstrations took place earlier this month in protest of the budget slash Continue reading...

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Mike Äpt’s latest release, “Bad One”, is a sonic ear candy that showcases his talent as an artist and his growth as a musician. Inspired by a girl he met in Sweden, the song is an upbeat pop track that is different from his usual R&B style. Working with his production team, which includes Bjorn Engelmann, Aldon Wells, and Wavy Duder, Mike was able to create a unique sound that captures the essence of the song’s inspiration. Mike’s production team has worked with some of the biggest names in

Rich Furniss is the king of the groove with an amazing ability to blend the sounds of the old school with the new, guaranteed to get your feet moving and body grooving to each song. His latest single is no exception, as he once again teams up with vocalist L’Marco for their infectious new single, “Catch A Vibe“. A smooth, circulating bass line rides forefront as L’Marco’s vocal performance is impossible not to love.  It’s clear to see how well of a team these two make, each complimenting each o

The talented Producer and DJ Angel Parilli unveils his latest track: a hard-hitting Progressive House production titled ‘Interstellar’. With a varied musical background that has seen him producing for Artists across genres, including Reggae, Trap, and Hip Hop, Angel Parilli approaches each of his tracks with the hand of an experienced Producer, one whose unique perspective results in distinct and original music. Now, with this new track, Angel Parilli ensures that both his talents and hard-hitti

‘Elvin Discovers Chicago Footwork’ enlists legendary Chicago producer DJ T-Rell, who created music for the book’s album Continue reading...

The show will run for three weeks at Dalston’s Arcola Theatre Continue reading...

During a live presentation at their Toolroom Academy Live event in London.“From Mix to Mainstage – The Blueprint for Emerging Electronic Artists”, has today released the full findings of their newly commissioned report Toolroom Records, the education platform of leading electronic label Toolroom Academy The report is produced for Toolroom Academy by Rufy Ghazi and David Boyle – head of Audience Strategies – who has previously built global analytics and data insight capabilities for major co

The collaborative project between Monkey Shoulder, Worldwide FM, and Gilles Peterson was launched with a panel and Q&A session on the future on the future of grassroots music Continue reading...

Stephen Austin AKA Stevie Hyper D was a massive stage presence and musical pioneer, with a unique and pioneering MC style. After years of breaking boundaries under the radar, he finally signed to Island Records in 1996. But on the brink of success, at the age of 31 the pressures of relentless performing proved too much. A heart attack extinguished his potential, leaving a gaping hole in his family and the burgeoning jungle scene. Today his contribution to UK music culture can be traced from

Anyma debuted “Hypnotized,” his most recent joint effort with Ellie Goulding. Originally performed at The Sphere during his innovative “The End of Genesys” concert, the song speaks about the direction of electronic music itself, not only about a junction of two musical worlds. Right away, the song declared itself as something different from Anyma’s normal output. His unique sound design is still the same, but here the technique is more polished, more approachable, but no less powerful. Possibly

The DJ and producer is cutting ties with long-affiliated label Atlantic Records after 15 years Continue reading...

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Time and time again we’re shown how timeless Tim’s legacy truly is. Recently, the internet saw another clip in which time held its breath: Avicii, the legendary Swedish producer, playing at, what would become, one of the limited gigs he’d play along his tragically short life. The ten-minute clip features his set at the Tallriken in Malmo, dated August 2016, and shows him performing four tracks: ‘Without You’, ‘Hey Brother’, ‘Shame On Me’, and ‘You Make Me’. The footage, initially an Avicii E

Pill-based drugs such as valium and xanax may now contain substances such as metonitazene, which is 1000x the strength of heroin Continue reading...

Who says techno music can’t be tropical? Certainly not techno queen Nicole Moudaber, who brought her percussive, loopy style of techno to the stages of Groove Cruise 2025. EDMHouseNetwork caught up with the techno icon about the evolving state of the genre, her affinity for racing, and more onboard Groove Cruise 2025. Read the full interview below: Q1: “Just to start off, what’s the unique experience of playing at Groove Cruise compared to your typical festival? Your Tomorrowland, or where you g

Empher, a producer renowned for blending emotion with club energy, kicks off 2025 with the release of his first track of the year, “Love & Happiness”, via the prestigious UK label Wh0 Plays, led by Grammy-nominated artist Wh0. “Love & Happiness” is a sonic journey that merges the essence of classic house with a fresh, contemporary perspective. Featuring soulful vocals, old-school rave stabs, a techy groove, and a powerful combination of kick and bass tailored for the club, the tra

Electronic music duo TWO MINDS has released a soaring new single that is sure to lift your spirits. “My Way to the Skies” is the latest peek at his forthcoming album concept ‘Maze of Passion‘ on Sirup Music. The track kicks off with an energetic build-up. It features melodic synthesizers that flow into a beautiful, anthemic drop. TWO MINDS layers of ethereal humming vocals over a driving beat. They create an emotional yet dance-friendly sound. Their inventive blending of voices and instruments

For the first time ever, witness the awe-inspiring ODESZA live show as an immersive concert film with “ODESZA: The Last Goodbye Cinematic Experience.” Presented in cinemas worldwide for one night only on Friday, July 7, “ODESZA: The Last Goodbye Cinematic Experience” shows one of electronic music’s most important modern-day innovators as you’ve never seen them before, providing an intimate look into the process of creating the group’s wildly successful and record-setting return to the touring st

Giant streaming platform Spotify has bucked the trend of tech companies mandating a return to the office, maintaining its flexible remote work policy. The company believes that treating employees like adults is essential for fostering a productive and innovative work environment. Spotify’s decision comes in contrast to other tech giants like Amazon and Dell, which have implemented stricter return-to-office policies. Spotify’s Chief Human Resources Officer, Katarina Berg, argues that remote w

A judge has ruled that Martin Shkreli must forfeit all digital copies of the album by Friday, after he had to give up the physical version in 2018 Continue reading...