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TikTok has fired back at the U.S. ban law. Bytedance, the parent company that owns TikTok, announced they would rather shut down U.S. TikTok operations than sell. President Biden signed a law earlier in the week that gave nine months to Bytedance to find a buyer. If it does not, it will face a ban from the U.S. market. The nine-month deadline can be extended to three months if Bytedance can prove a sale is underway. They will have until January 19, 2025, to sell the app. TikTok’s CEO, Shou Z

Global nightlife pioneer TCE Presents announced a special New Year’s Eve show with Grammy-nominated artist Porter Robinson under their innovative event series, TILT. The electrifying performance will take place on December 31st at the iconic Brooklyn Storehouse. Porter Robinson’s highly anticipated DJ set will showcase his unique blend of electro house, hyperpop, and indie style, offering fans a sonic journey through his extensive discography. The show comes on the heels of his latest album,

Hope is never far away in the midst of a dance—a concept the Tim Bergling Foundation knows all too well. The foundation, whose namesake pays homage to the late Avicii, recently took to social media to announce the return of its "Dance For Life" initiative. Organized in Sweden to raise awareness of Suicide Prevention Day, which occurs on September 10th, the initiative originated last year at Lund's Polhemskolan high school and successfully danced its way to change, garnering participation from ov

With over two decades of experience as a DJ, Tim Clark has sharpened his skills and abilities in the music realm to perfection. Tim’s track record in the music industry is filled with impressive feats. His diverse background in EDM has led to signing with globally-renowned label Warner Music Group and sharing the cover of Las Vegas Magazine with superstar Katy Perry. Adding to these accomplishments, there has been no shortage of growth for Tim in 2022. His hit singles “Can’t Sing” and “Wake Up”

Anyma may soon crack down on the rave community's newest drug of choice: the smartphone. It might sound like heresy, but excessive smartphone usage is one of today's most contentious flashpoints in the global electronic dance music scene. And Anyma's influential Afterlife brand, whose events regularly go viral due to their mind-bending visual spectacles, is often the focus of the conversation. The superstar DJ and producer has now taken to social media to test the waters of a no-phone policy at

The 30th anniversary event, a 2-day party on April 5 & 6, will include an 11-hour and 19-hour day with nearly 60 acts. Time Warp celebrates its 30th anniversary with a two-day party on April 5 & 6, 2024 at Maimarkt Mannheim, which on Friday will feature 11 hours of music over 3 floors from [...] The post Time Warp Celebrates 30 Years With Its Biggest Lineup Ever appeared first on DJ Life Magazine.

Teksupport has announced the colossal 30 Years of Time Warp Festival, set to take place in New York from 22 – 23 November. Teksupport has solidified its reputation as a powerhouse within the New York underground scene, known for hosting awe-inspiring warehouse raves in abandoned buildings featuring top-tier electronic music acts. This year, the lineup boasts multiple techno giants such as Patrick Mason, Nina Kraviz, and Kobosil, alongside the introduction of four brand new acts to the Time Warp

The legendary Time Warp is back, and it’s bigger than ever. On April 5th, 2025, Mannheim, Germany will once again become the epicenter of electronic music, as Time Warp delivers an unmatched 19-hour experience. Known as one of the most iconic festivals in the global techno and house scene, this year’s edition boasts an extraordinary lineup featuring 42 of the world’s top artists performing across five stages. An Unforgettable Experience Awaits Time Warp has built a reputation for pushing

Following an epic Mannheim showcase back in April, Time Warp is returning with more celebrations for their 30th anniversary later this year with their Two Day | Two Celebrations concept. On Friday (25th October), Sven Vath will celebrate his 60th birthday accompanied by &ME vs Rampa, Cassy, Charlotte de With b2b Enrico Sangiuliano and Nina Kraviz. Väth, who first performed at Time Warp in 1995 and has been an integral part of the family since its inception. Then, on Saturday (26th October) t

Following its lauded flagship celebration in Mannheim, today foremost electronic music institution Time Warp unveils its 30-year anniversary celebration in New York, in partnership with longstanding partner and events collective Teksupport. Taking place November 22-23, the event will see 21 artists perform over two nights across two floors of Brooklyn Navy Yard. In line with Time Warp’s customarily deft approach to sonic curation, the New York celebration will see both new and established me

German music events promoter Cosmopop, the name behind the world-famous Time Warp Festival, announced a new partnership with Insomniac, one of the world’s greatest Electronic music event promoters. This partnership entails that both promoters will support one another with organizing current and new, upcoming international events. Co-founders Steffen Charles, Robin Ebinger, and Franck Eichorn launched Cosmopop in 2003 and aside from Time Warp Festival, which has been entertaining Dance/Electronic

After its grand anniversary celebration, Time Warp is back at Maimarkt Mannheim on October 25 and 26, 2024 for a significant birthday celebration as techno legend Sven Väth turns 60.  The “compact” edition of Time Warp began in 2021 due to the pandemic and was so well-received that it has become an annual fall tradition. This year, Two Days Two Stages transforms into Two Days Two Celebrations, celebrating 30 years of Time Warp and 60 years of Sven Väth. On Friday, Sven’s birthday wi

The world of electronic music is a big ocean with waves of sound that shape the auditory landscape with each tide. Among these waves, you can find timeless masterpieces that continue resonating with listeners long after their release. One of these iconic tracks, is ‘Saltwater’ by Chicane, which celebrates its 25th anniversary today, on the 24th of May. ‘Saltwater’ was released in 1999 by Nick Bracegirdle, the brainchild behind Chicane, and emerged during the golden era for trance music, feat

Timmy Trumpet loves his collaborations, working with everyone from Armin van Buuren to Flo Rida to Vengaboys to Vitas, but his release today is sure to entice veteran ravers as he teams up with Cascada and Harris & Ford for “Never Let Me Go.” Hitting notes that would make Idina Menzel proud, Cascada absolutely carries this classic rave tune with fast-paced beats and a lively melody. “Never Let Me Go” is pure, ecstatic rave pop and it’s exactly what we wanted from this match up. Check it ou

Tinashe is searching for DJs to match her freak on tour. The chart-topping artist's new DJ contest, launched in collaboration with SoundCloud, aims to discover new talent to support her on the North American leg of her "Match My Freak" world tour. In each city, Tinashe will personally select one DJ to open her concert. According to its official rules, the competition is open to DJs over the age of 21 who have a current, valid account on SoundCloud as of the date of submission. Entrants who are s

When Tinlicker released their new album Cold Enough For Snow in March, it immediately landed on the radar of Dancing Astronaut‘s eventual list of the Top Dance Albums of 2024. The North American leg of their album tour included a date at CRSSD Festival at San Diego’s Waterfront Park, and it did not disappoint. Over the course of an hour and fifteen minutes, the Dutch duo played out music from their discography both old and new including album cuts “Slipstream,” “Blowfish,” “Nowhere To Go,” and m

Tinlicker’s emotional yet danceable highly anticipated third studio album, Cold Enough For Snow is out now on [PIAS] Électronique. The LP features a starry roster of collabs on most of the 13 tracks, inc. focus track ‘Glasshouse’ with Julia Church. Dutch duo Micha Heyboer & Jordi van Achtoven will unleash the album and their organic live sound on an accompanying European, and just-announced North American Album Tour.   13-Track LP ‘Cold Enough For Snow’: Tinlicker’s diamond-sharp product

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If you're looking for the ultimate mix of Halloween fanfare, multi-genre music acts and mind-melting art installations, then Suwannee Hulaween is the festival for you. Now in its 11th year, the four-day Florida camping festival is known for its top-tier audiovisual production, tight-knit community and fully-immersive art around Spirit Lake. Its 2024 lineup will include sets by Sublime, Tipper, CloZee, Tash Sultana, Chase & Status, Umphrey’s McGee, EDM.com Class of 2024 star Of The Trees and

Titus1 and Roger Raw teamed up for a groovy and emotional new release titled ‘Ground’ on Deeper Harmonies label. This collaboration from two highly respected and talented acts takes us on an emotional, uplifting and introspective journey. Inspired by the contrast between melodic techno and progressive house, this track from Titus1 is another example of his genre-crossing, versatile nature. The Canadian DJ and producer uses his experience and knowledge to create a musical experience that showcase

The world of melodic house and techno is always evolving. New artists are continuously pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with emotive soundscapes and groove-laden rhythms. Emerging from the prolific Swedish dance music scene, the duo of TMPST and Phil Odd have crafted a genuine sonic gem with their latest single “Curiosity.” Released on the esteemed Hathor label, “Curiosity” shines as a brilliant example of the duo’s production talents. The song kicks in with the tactile, organic percus

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Long time friends and studio buddies, Tobtok and farfetch’d, finally reveal their 6-track My Friends EP in all its experimental glory. Marking an evolution in sound from their multi-platinum-selling singles of yesteryear, this passion project draws inspiration from all sides of their musical tastes, spanning house through rave, French and glitch with sprinkles of disco and a kick of breaks and drum ’n’ bass. The EP opens up with “I Like When You,” a delightful French piano house tune. Bristl

Image via publicist ‘So Good’ is the next single to see release from the forthcoming My Friends EP by Swedish producers and long-time friends, Tobtok and farfetch’d. Following in the vein of its experimental predecessor ‘I Like When You’, which received loving feedback from tastemakers ranging from Auntie Flo to Sam Divine, ‘So Good’ is an alarmingly refreshing release. Into a high-energy stutter house track it packs in a styled-up drill beat with an uplifting choir vocal, to show yet again

Five years ago today, I was at a festival in Florida with little to no cell service when suddenly the screens started showing “RIP Avicii.” It was an odd joke, I thought at the time, but very quickly a murmur started to permeate the crowd. I found my way to the media area with access to WiFi and discovered the terrible truth, that the world had lost Tim Bergling, aka Avicii. Avicii was such an incredibly powerful force in dance music. His loss has continued to be felt every year since and today