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There are many ways to solidify a dance record into an instant classic, yet for ÖWNBOSS and Sevek’s “Move Your Body,” this certification comes in the form of an official Tiësto edit, that has just arrived to light up dancefloors worldwide. Since its October 2021 release via Tiësto’s Musical Freedom imprint, “Move Your Body” has amassed over 44 million streams on Spotify, as well as received support from the likes of Martin Garrix, Alok, Benny Benassi and more, so it was only fitting that the dan

Tiësto and Afrojack, two titans of the electronic music scene, have set the community abuzz with hints of an upcoming collaboration scheduled to debut at Ultra Miami. Initially, Afrojack‘s recent Instagram post teased his appearance at the prestigious festival, seeking input from fans on their preferred tracks, and initiated fervent speculation. However, it was Tiësto‘s … Continued Tiësto teases upcoming collaboration with Afrojack to be premiered at Ultra Miami

In just one day, Tiësto will be celebrating the lunar new year at Pulse Event’s third edition of Spring Festival. After a massive first weekend featuring ILLENIUM, DJ Snake, and Diesel, Tiësto will be finishing the second weekend strong with two back to back nights on February 6 and February 7 at Avant Gardner. To make things even more grand, he will be performing a special three hour extended set each night. Friday is sold out but tickets for the Thursday show are still available here But be qu

With EDC Las Vegas just around the corner, Sin City is gearing up to host an immeasurable amount of DJs and artists during its weeklong festival celebration as attendees from all across the country descend for Insomniac's beloved fest. TAO Beach is gearing up to present the ultimate EDC Week experience from Thursday, May 16th to Sunday, May 19th. The luxurious club has become a Vegas crowd favorite for its sun-kissed daytime parties and lavish ambiance, and its lineup for this year’s EDC Week is

Tiësto, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, and Gabry Ponte teamed up to take on a bold project–putting an electronic spin on Eminem’s iconic hit “Mockingbird” from 2005. While remaking an Eminem track is never something to take lightly, the artists leveraged their collective 30+ years in production to craft a version that pays homage to the original and carves out its unique identity. The massive remix has been a highly anticipated release since Tiësto dropped it in his main stage set at Miami’s Ult

Tiësto, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike (DVLM), and Gabry Ponte have released their own cover of ‘Mockingbird’, Eminem’s hit single from 2005. For this cover of ‘Mockingbird’, it represents another collaborative effort between Tiësto and Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike since they released their cover of ‘Thank You (Not So Bad)’ with W&W and Dido (which currently, it is garnering over 130 million streams on Spotify). The track is out now via the Musical Freedom record label. Tiësto play

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

When Tiësto spun Hedex’s "MHITR (Semi-Automatic)" at Ultra Music Festival 2023, little did the rave community know it was witnessing the advent of something special.  In a seismic fusion of talent, the Dutch dance music icon has teamed up with Hedex and Basslayerz for a new single, "Click Click Click," a track destined to once more keep drum & bass burning bright on mainstages throughout the 2024 festival season. In true Hedex fashion, "Click Click Click" is a sonic tour de force anchored by

Tiësto, Hedex, and Basslayerz’s first-ever collaboration, “Click Click Click,” is a testament to the rising interest and evolving landscape of drum ’n’ bass in the American music scene. Hedex, who recently worked alongside drum ’n’ bass fixtures Chase & Status and ArrDee on “Liquor and Cigarettes,” impresses his contemporary, high-energy drum ’n’ bass signature on the track while BassLayerz, comprising mic man MC Spyda, emcee Blu Bomma, and selector Slipz, contribute their established vocal

One of the most iconic tracks in the vast discography of trance legend, Tiësto is the remix of “Silence,” originally produced by the electronic duo Delerium and featuring the ethereal vocals of Sarah McLachlan. Released on October 4, 2000, the song quickly became a staple in the electronic music scene, thanks to its haunting melodies and emotional depth.  Tiësto discovered “Silence” while exploring various tracks for his sets, immediately recognizing its potential to be transformed into a dancef

Oh man, it was a crazy night at the Ultra Music Festival in Miami on Friday. The legendary DJ Tiësto was headlining the main stage and in the middle of throwing down one of his trademark massive sets. But then, these insane thunderstorms just rolled in and drenched the entire festival grounds. I’m talking absolute downpours. Water was getting all over Tiësto’s DJ equipment in the booth – his CDJs, mixer, everything. At one point his gear just completely stopped working from all the rain. Despi

Twenty-four years ago, in 1999, Canadian electronic group Delerium teamed up with singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan to create ‘Silence’, a track that has become one of the most iconic trance anthems of all time. However, it was Tiësto’s transformative “In Search of Sunrise” remix, released on October 4, 2000, that propelled the track to legendary status. This remix not only earned ‘Silence’ a permanent place in dance music history but also helped define Tiësto’s career as one of the world’s lead

TikTok, the popular media platform known for its short-form videos, is facing a potential ban in the United States. In a bold move, TikTok has taken its case to the highest court in the land, appealing to the U.S. Supreme Court for a temporary pause on a law that could see the app banned if it is not separated from its parent company, ByteDance. This legal battle raises important questions about free speech, the power of the government to regulate technology, and the future of social media.

TikTok restored services Sunday to the U.S. after blocking it the evening before TikTok said its video platform was coming back online after President-elect Donald Trump provided the necessary assurances to the company’s service providers. TikTok stated this in a post on X: Just hours before TikTok blocked service to Americans, Trump posted to Truth Social calling for it to remain available. Trump indicated that he wanted it to be available to broadcast his inauguration on Monday. TikTok

Tracks from the likes of SZA, Rosalía and Bad Bunny are reported to have already been withdrawn from the platform Continue reading...

The Supreme Court will hear arguments regarding the ByteDance-owned app's appeal against the ban later today Continue reading...

TikTok's relationship with music is undergoing a transformation. Its platform has become a driving force for the discovery of electronic music, boasting a 70% growth in video creations featuring the genre year-over-year, according to a press release issued by the company. Sub-genres like drum & bass, techno and trance have all seen notable increases in popularity. To capitalize on this momentum, TikTok has launched its global #ElectronicMusic hub coinciding with the recent Amsterdam Dance Ev

After removing UMG music, the identities of artists are next to disappear from the app Continue reading...

TikTok has announced plans to close its music streaming platform, TikTok Music. TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, will officially take TikTok Music offline and permanently delete its consumer data on November 28th, 2024, the company announced in a post on its website. Originally called Resso, the app launched back in 2019 to compete with Spotify, Apple Music and other major platforms. The streaming service was only available to users in select countries, including Brazil, Mexico and Australia.

TikTok now has its version of Shazam. Music on TikTok has blown up in recent years with songs going viral on the app more than ever. It has led to a lot of people asking in comments “Track ID?” Well, TikTok has addressed that by adding a hum or sing search feature to find your favorite song you don’t know the name of. The tool will be called “Sound Search” allowing users to identify songs by singing, humming, or playing them. TikTok’s Sound Search is still in the testing phase and is availab

The global social media giant TikTok has announced that it is shutting down its separate music app, TikTok Music. The origins of TikTok Music go back to the summer of 2022 when the social media platform had plans to launch its own music streaming app and it had Chinese internet tech company, ByteDance, developing it. ByteDance had already developed an app called Resso, which already launched in India in early 2020, and Resso later changed to TikTok Music in the summer of 2023. TikTok Music s

Hold up, dance music lovers! That sound you hear might just be the beat dropping… on TikTok‘s future. A recent Supreme Court hearing has sent shockwaves through the online world, and the ripples could seriously impact how we discover, share, and enjoy dance music. The highest court in the land just heard arguments in NetChoice v. Bonta, a case challenging controversial laws in Florida and Texas that aim to control content moderation on social media. While these states claim they’re protectin

In the game of love, one TikTok user in particular isn't just playing chess—he’s built his own rulebook complete with eight romantic tenets.  Enter Brad Collyer, a TikTok creator well-attuned to the pulse of rave culture. However, his passion for electronic music extends well beyond the confines of the dancefloor, apparently dictating his love life as well. Brad has received some online pushback in the past for his seemingly high standards when it comes to matters of the heart, but his new list

The streaming platform went dark in the US on Saturday, after the Supreme Court upheld its ban on Chinese-owned internet services Continue reading...

TikTok is set to become the first video-sharing platform to notify users if a piece of content was created using artificial intelligence, Forbes reports. As AI tech evolves at a blistering pace, generating content—once a strenuous task—is now as simple as entering a few text prompts. Copyright be damned, paintings or photographs in the style of any artist and full songs with lyrics and voices that sound indistinguishable from popular musicians are now just keystrokes away. This technological boo