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In the early 1990s, a growing nightclub and outdoor event culture gave birth to new genres in the rave scene, including breakbeat, hardcore, darkcore, and hardcore jungle. The music combined sampled breakbeats, and samples from a wide range of music genres including reggae, jazz, funk, soul, house, techno, hip hop, electronica and even film scores; basically, any sounds that provided the right vibe when it was underpinned with a heavy rumbling bassline and rolling breakbeats. From the early ’90s

With their most recent release, TWENTY SIX and Tayson Kryss are once again in action. Linking together for another dial-in dancefloor weapon, “Pegado,” a sticky and sensual Latin house tune coming courtesy of Insomniac Records, are the chart-toppling duet. Once their smash-hit track “Buscando Money” became immensely popular, the pair is once more using their strong chemistry to produce funky beats flavored with real Latin taste. “Pegado” floats ever-forward on its lazy rhythm section as if the

In a strategic shift, Twitch CEO Dan Clancy revealed during a recent Q&A session that the platform is negotiating terms with music labels that would require DJ streamers to share a portion of their revenue with record labels, Engadget reports. The move is part of a broader effort to resolve ongoing copyright issues and prevent DMCA takedown notices that have been a persistent headache for streamers on the Twitch platform. According to Clancy's interview with TweakMusicTips, this new revenue-

Twitch has inked licensing deals with Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group, Sony Music and "hundreds" of independent music rightsholders enabling DJs to legally play copyrighted songs in their streams, the company announced this week. The landmark agreements, which Twitch claims are the first of their kind, precipitated the "Twitch DJ Program," which will pay royalties to the platform's artists—but with a few caveats. "This program is only applicable to those who live-stream as DJs, and doe

Earlier this year, Twitch announced the Twitch DJ Program, a major step forward for the DJ community, the music industry, and the millions of music fans on Twitch. DJs have historically faced serious challenges on the Internet because their content is complex and doesn’t fit into traditional music structures. Thanks to a historic partnership with major labels like Universal, Warner, Sony and hundreds of independent labels, Twitch will be the first major service to provide a long-term home for DJ

Twitch CEO Dan Clancy had teased plans to introduce a paid-for revenue sharing programme after declaring that DJs "must declare earnings" on the platform Continue reading...

Twitch is celebrating the launch of its new DJ category by virtue of a worldwide, 24-hour streaming event, according to a blog post from the company. Scheduled for Thursday, August 8th, the virtual event will feature a headlining DJ set by Zedd. The superstar producer is set to broadcast live from Brooklyn, where he'll play brand-new music from Telos, his first album in nearly a decade. ZHU, Sofi Tukker, Sam Feldt, Aluna, Cheat Codes and EDM.com Class of 2024 star HoneyLuv will also perform, amo

Yesterday, Porter Robinson announced that he would be performing his Nurture show at Second Sky later this month with a live band. Fans were ecstatic about the news until it was revealed a couple hours later that Keudae, a fan who’d done creative piano mashups of popular Porter songs, would be the pianist for the live band. Twitter was quick to call out Keudae’s harmful beliefs, in which she follows a variety of alt-right pundits and news sources, including NewsMax, Candace Owens, the Trump

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Imagine a love letter penned with a smirk, where every line is a playful jab at an ex who always craved a song written just for them. That's exactly what Two Friends deliver with their new single, "Wrong Way." With smooth vocals and a clever twist, the song’s lyrics tell the story of a breakup where singer Alexander Stewart finally fulfills his ex's wish for a song—but it’s far from the romantic ballad they might have imagined. The production is a hallmark of Two Friends' signature style, bringi

Exciting news! The renowned producer/DJ duo Two Friends unveiled the first phase of their highly-anticipated 2025 U.S. headline tour, Heatwave: The Tour. This electrifying tour kicks off in St. Louis on January 21st and will keep the heat sizzling through March. Don’t miss out on the chance to experience this epic tour – grab your tickets and be part of the Heatwave: The Tour! Two Friends have become renowned for their electrifying and mesmerizing live performances. Their year started wi

Two Friends and singer Alexander Stewart team up for ‘Wrong Way,’ a track that’s as catchy as it is cathartic. It’s the fun-spirited break up anthem that you didn’t know you needed for the summer. Stewart’s smooth vocals draw you in from the beginning, weaving a tale of a relationship gone wrong. Then, the beat drops – a powerhouse explosion of sound complete with a funky horn section. This is where the twist comes in: Stewart declares, “I finally wrote you a song, I hope you take it the wro

For more than six years, Two Friends have been gracing the world with their Big Bootie Mixes, putting together an assortment of songs that seem impossible to mix and the amount of which seems staggering to even the most seasoned DJs. (Of course, putting it together on Ableton Live helps.) Now, the duo are here again with the 20th installment of the mix, putting together a group of over 100 songs in an hour, from electronic to pop to hip hop, and everything flows seamlessly. Just listen to how t

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TWO LANES continue the build-up to their forthcoming EP, Innervision, with “Mind.” The second single from the project, following “Abstraction,” released in early March, “Mind” evokes the emotive and introspective elements that have come to define the Berlin-based production pair’s sound—an often reflective amalgamation of acoustic piano and analogue synthesizers with subtle rhythmic elements. “We developed this track after our last tour, when we came back to the studio and were trying to get

Berlin-based electronic duo TWO LANES have returned with their latest offering, the “Innervision” EP, a four-track journey that seamlessly blends their signature melancholic electronica with newfound vocal elements. Brothers Leo and Rafa continue to push the boundaries of their sound, creating a sonic landscape that’s both familiar and refreshingly innovative. Throughout “Innervision,” the duo demonstrate their ability to create electronic music that feels deeply human. The brothers’ contrasting

TWO LANES have virtually carved out their own unique lane within electronic music, which is one of many reasons they have over 2 million monthly listeners on Spotify alone. Well-respected with the industry end and fan end of electronic music culture, it makes sense that they’ve accomplished everything from support via BBC1, Sirius XM, and Triple J, have completed many extensive tours, all while being supported by well-respected outlets. Now, the talented duo is back with a thrilling single

With three new releases lined up with Nervous Records, fans of Two Lee’s unique sound can look forward to more of his signature style in 2023. The Italian DJ and producer has been making waves in the electronic music scene for several years now, and this year looks set to be big for him. Born in Italy, Two Lee’s passion for music started at an early age, and he began DJing in his teenage years. As his skills developed, he began producing his own tracks, drawing inspiration from a range of genre

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The year 2025 is approaching and many Dance/Electronic fans worldwide are eager to see what tracks will come out in this coming year, especially tracks that are from rising artists in the industry. Of course, at the same time, looking forward to 2025 allows one to reminisce about how far EDM has come and think about the legends that had left their mark in past years. One cherished name that always appears in music history books and records is Avicii, whose music continues to resonate worldwide e

The elusive duo had teased the release with a series of "variant" — including a karaoke version, and a version featuring a Taylor Swift soundalike Continue reading...

The club heater features re-recorded vocals from the pop trio’s Number One hit ‘Round Round’ Continue reading...

The eponymous record lands on October 25 featuring 14 new tracks Continue reading...