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There are many options for how to spend your New Year’s Eve this year, from Countdown in San Bernardino, to Decadence in Phoenix or Denver, to Jackpot NYE in Vegas, and more. Even if you’re not making it out to a show or festival this year to ring in 2023, you can still make any gathering a party with a slate of exclusive NYE 2023 mixes available now via Apple Music. Dozens of artists have offered up their services to make your night enjoyable and you won’t have to worry about finding a particu

Pop music and electronic dance music may seem unlikely, but Diva Flawless proves that the two genres can be seamlessly blended. The Canadian musician’s latest single, “Voom Voom,” showcases her ability to fuse pop melodies with energetic EDM beats, creating a unique and unforgettable sound. This unapologetic track showcases the artist’s musical prowess and ability to genre-bend while remaining true to her creative roots. As a Canadian musician, Diva Flawless is fearless in experimenting with di

Early on Christmas Eve, Faithless announced that core and founding member Maxi Jazz, real name Maxwell Fraser, had passed away aged 65. According to the announcement, Fraser died peacefully in his sleep. The group was best known for their hit “Insomnia” but are regarded as a pillar of early ’90s dance music. According to reports, their lyrics have even been quoted in both the US Senate and the Houses of Parliament. “Sending love to all of you who shared our musical journey. Look after each oth

The anticipation for Sami’s new album is building! The singer has released two tracks so far and they are both sounding great. One fan said of “Power Up”, “The beat makes me want to get up on my feet!” With an artist like him, you can bet that there will be many more exciting songs in store soon enough. The album, according to the statement, “a mix of house and techno, made for people to move and dance.” In addition, beginning with a single set to release later this year — the title of which

Making a name in the music world is something the majority of indie artists struggle with. From planning releases, to booking shows, not all can keep up with the trends and demands within progressive music culture. After navigating the pandemic, many artists fell short of being able to finance their careers and invest in themselves, many turned to online concerts with success, whereas many lost their sense of direction. When it comes to showcasing commitment to one’s platform and persevering thr

Arky Waters caps the year off with his new single ‘Back To You’ featuring the vocals of Jade Alice. This marks Arky’s first collaboration with another vocalist – Jade’s dream pop roots and catchy hooks move with the emotional depths of the track, capturing us through the tender and darker moments. “We made this track around COVID times, I sent her a DM and I honestly didn’t expect a reply, she ended up being open to working with me even though I had nothing out at the time. I sent over an idea

Truth x Lies has enjoyed a wildly successful year with a slew of releases as well as kicking off their highly-successful ‘Going Numb’ tour across North America in September, hitting major cities including Miami, Chicago, San Francisco, and more. Their September-released collaborative hit “Numb” with Zookëper and SODIUM which found a home with the coveted Hau5trap family, as well as their August-released hit single “Like This” via Glasgow Underground. Now, the boys are back with their single “Ta

Newcomer Tash Blake is making an impressive debut with a memorable, attention-grabbing song that we cannot get out of our heads. Titled “Mannequin“, Tash Blake seems to be an addictive blend of Britney Spears esque pop music with production reminiscent of Alok. After originally growing up immersed in dance and musical theater, Tash eventually decided to combine her passion for the legendary performance aspects of Madonna, Britney Spears and Lady Gaga into one grand visual and auditory experienc

Allen Mock (A.K.A. Tae Hong Kim) is a music producer/DJ from Tokyo. The originality of his sound comes from fusing genres and sound-frequencies that are outside the box, always adding a bass/trap twist into his music. He expands his music by experimenting with unique sounds, creating futuristic and electronic melodies. Since his start, he’s earned the attention of some of the biggest artists in the game such as Ekali, Zeds Dead, Dillon Francis, and ATLiens. He’s even enjoyed radio success, with

Paul Oakenfold is officially entering the Perfectoverse tomorrow night, December 22. For the man who’s played everywhere else on Earth, his next biggest performance is somewhere no one can be but everyone can go. Visit here for more details on how to participate. At the same time, Paul Oakenfold, Pioneer DJ, and Your EDM have teamed up to give away some incredible prizes, including a DJ controller, headphones, speakers, and a turntable. Enter below for your chance to win! This article was

After a hiatus in 2021, the fan-favorite compilation All I Want For Christmas Is Bass is back on Kannibalen Records! Volume 6 has come packed with nine fantastic gifts from incredibly talented producers from across the entire globe. Some faces are familiar to the Kannibalen family, while some are new to the Montreal imprint, but all of whom bring the heat for listeners whether they’ve been naughty or nice this year. The lead singles on the project came from HVDES x Avance, and YMIR x INHUMAN, b

It’s official, Tomorrowland is heading back to Brazil in 2023! After two amazing festival editions in 2015 and 2016, Tomorrowland has now announced the return to South America for a new edition of Tomorrowland Brasil on October 12-14, 2023. The beautiful festival area of Parque Maeda in Itu, a municipality of São Paulo, will be the home again of the magical three-day global gathering with a collection of the planet’s finest electronic artists. For the mayor of Itu, Guilherme Gazzola, the festi

Yesterday, RÜFÜS DU SOL capped off their most ambitious year yet with the release of the live version of Grammy-nominated single “On My Knees” captured from their sold out performance at The Gorge Amphitheatre in October. As a live-performing band, RÜFÜS has the privilege of improvising, riffing, and augmenting their recorded tracks for the live setting, much like an artist who uses live analog equipment or modular synths in their performance. The live version is a full two-and-a-half minutes l

If you’re still struggling to figure out what to do for New Year’s Eve, Las Vegas has a brand new option for you to sink your teeth into. Since its inception in 2012, RVLTN has always prioritized giving visibility to emerging artists on the rise – with the intention of continuing to pipeline them into larger opportunities. Over the years RVLTN has helped nurture and expand the local following for a great many electronic acts, who have transitioned from opening tour support to main stage headlin

Earlier this month superstar DJ/producer Alan Walker played two sold out nights at the world famous Hollywood Palladium; the penultimate shows on his Walkerverse world tour. The famously masked and hooded Walker played out a bevy of his hit tracks including “Alone,” “Spectre,” “Darkside,” his Hans Zimmer remix “Time” and of course, “Faded.” However, we got the chance to sit down and talk to Alan Walker unmasked before his show. Although his identity is no longer a secret (you can see Alan sans

Get ready to rave with David Guetta’s acid house remix of Sam Smith’s “Unholy.” David Guetta and MORTEN‘s unique blend of future rave sound challenges the conventions of mainstream dance music. Their latest remix of “Unholy,” featuring Sam Smith and Kim Petras, is a testament to this innovative approach. The track combines Petras’ seductive vocals with Smith’s emotive lyrics, all set to a dynamic beat that is both energetic and brooding. This remix is a prime example of the power of acid house

As music lovers, there are few things we enjoy more than sharing the music we enjoy with others. When I was growing up, this meant handing off the headphones I bought at Target, attached to my Walkman CD player, on the bus to the friend sitting next to me. Soon after, that evolved into the iPod earbuds so you could listen with a friend, and eventually I had a disposable income to purchase some decent home speakers in college and a friend could simply come into my room and listen off my laptop.

For the first time in its history, ULTRA Worldwide is heading to the Middle East. In 2008, Ultra began transporting the unrivaled experience from the Miami flagship festival to destinations around the globe with ULTRA Worldwide. The brand produces international festivals in all six inhabited continents, having hosted events in more than 30 countries including Argentina, Australia, Brasil, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, India, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Singapore, South Africa and so many more. Fr

The Nooran Sisters wrote the song “Patakha Guddi” for the movie Highway in 2014 and it immediately topped the charts, earning them two of the Mirchi Music Awards in 2015, “Upcoming Female Vocalist Of The Year” and “Vocalist (Female) Of The Year,” as well as the Best Music Debut award of the Global Indian Music Academy Awards and the Best Female Playback Singer award of the Screen Awards. This year, a video of the sisters singing the song at the Punjabi Music Awards in 2015 went viral on TikTok

One label that’s bridging the gap between Latin and electronic music is Barnaton. Founded by innovator and renowned artist Sak Noel, Barnaton was forged in Barcelona, Spain, and is now based in the thriving music hub of Los Angeles. It provides an interactive platform for upcoming DJs and producers while reaching listeners on a global scale, and delivering unforgettable parties. They strive to promote memorable events and a lot of their exponential growth can be attributed to its guerilla style

It may be getting colder where you live, but things are only heating up for Birthdayy Partyy. Embodying the forward-thinking vision of bass house pioneers Jauz and Habstrakt with the influence of legends Flux Pavilion, and Zeds Dead has helped to shape their sound into a unique mixture of genres with quality and innovation at its core.  After making their debut at EDC 2018 following a championship submission to the Corona Electric Beach discovery contest, they made their hometown debut at Sprin

Too often there is a conflict that exists within the house world. On one hand, it is true that house is not like other genres – there is a trance-like state intended with the cycled through-grooves. However, the conflict arises when artists are forced to pick a side – either short snappy pop tracks with a dance beat or extended cuts, the sort of things that go well on past the seven-minute mark. Glen Trapz offers the best of both worlds – his tracks have that immersive experience and maintain t

Emerging from their third year in Saudi Arabia, MDLBeast’s SoundStorm Music Festival has become a first event of its kind in the country and the self-described “loudest in the region.” With staggering 800,000 attendees it’s now the largest music festival in the world too, dwarfing world famous events like Las Vegas’ Electric Daisy Carnival and Belgium’s Tomorrowland by comparison. With bigger attendance numbers and broader international appeal, the festival is arguably more important to Saudi Ar

Deadmau5’s mau5trap has historically championed variations of house and techno, but we know that the head honcho appreciates good music in any of its forms and often goes off the beaten path when there’s something worth highlighting. It’s not the first time that mau5trap has released drum & bass in its history, but Bensley is now the latest and also makes his debut on the label with his entry on the forthcoming We Are Friends 11 compilation due out next year. “Never Enough” is a luscious an

When I first saw ISOxo play in Los Angeles in late 2021 for his debut headline with Brownies & Lemonade, I was left feeling like he was the future. We’d already had him on our Artists To Watch in 2020 list published late 2019, but thanks to the pandemic, it was nearly two years later before I was able to actually see for myself the power he commanded from on-stage. Clearly, many people now have the same impression since ISOxo, and by association a lot of his contemporaries like Knock2 and F