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In less than two weeks, JEANIE‘s Into The Dark tour will propel her to EDC Las Vegas‘ BassPOD stage. It’s a fitting locale for her bass-heavy, arena-sized sound, to say the least. Since early March, the DJ/producer has been traveling stateside, making noise on her debut North American headline tour. The 17-date effort spans a robust variety of venues: theaters, lounges, clubs, and festivals. “It’s hard to choose a favorite, but so far, my favorite city has been Tampa [Florida] at The Rit

Verknipt ArenA is set to elevate the hard techno scene in 2025, bringing fans an unparalleled immersive experience with the world’s first 360-degree arena stage for the genre. Following its record-breaking debut in 2024 as the largest hard techno event globally, the event returns to Amsterdam’s Johan Cruijff ArenA on July 19, 2025, uniting 40,000 fans for a revolutionary rave. Breaking Boundaries with a 360-Degree Stage Verknipt’s innovative 360-degree stage aims to amplify the connectio

Verknipt Croatia | Holiday Festival is announcing its hotly-anticipated return in 2025 with a reimagined event layout, new production elements, and an even more diverse line-up than its debut. The event will descend upon Zrce Beach, Croatia, from June 29th to July 3rd, 2025, with intentions to raise the bar across every aspect of the holiday festival. Verknipt once again proves its dedication to creating the most immersive and high-production events in the scene.  The carefully curated line-

The ‘Road to Verknipt ArenA’ video series launches today, giving Verknipt ArenA festival goers an intimate first-look at the meticulous preparations and electrifying anticipation leading up to the biggest hard techno event in history. The show will take place on Saturday July 20th, 2024, in Amsterdam’s iconic Johan Cruijff ArenA with a mindblowing capacity of 40.000 visitors, going above and beyond anything that has been pulled off in the hard techno scene to date.  As the anticipation

Verknipt, the renowned hard techno event organizer, is gearing up for their most monumental event yet – Verknipt ArenA. This electrifying festival is set to take place on Saturday, July 20th, 2024, at Amsterdam’s iconic Johan Cruijff ArenA, with a staggering capacity of 40,000 visitors. As anticipation reaches a fever pitch, Verknipt has decided to give fans an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the meticulous preparations leading up to the event through their new video series, Road to Verknipt

World’s biggest hard techno promoter Verknipt is expanding its empire with the announcement of Verknipt Records. The brand new label will be launched Friday, March 15th with the official release of Luciid’s ‘Bunker Buster’. Hard techno’s popularity has surged in recent years, at least partly due to Verknipt’s early adoption of the sound. Ever since, Verknipt events have proven to be a hotbed for talent, launching several artists into superstardom within the genre. Now, through Verknipt

World’s biggest hard techno promoter Verknipt is expanding its empire with the announcement of Verknipt Records. The brand new label will be launched Friday, March 15th with the official release of Luciid’s ‘Bunker Buster’. Hard techno’s popularity has surged in recent years, at least partly due to Verknipt’s early adoption of the sound. Ever since, Verknipt events have proven to be a hotbed for talent, launching several artists into superstardom within the genre. Now, through Verknipt

This past weekend, Verknipt Festival 2024 electrified the shores of Strijkviertelplas in Utrecht with an unforgettable celebration of hard techno, industrial beats and rave culture. The two-day festival, held on June 8th and 9th, was a spectacular display of energy, music and community, cementing Verknipt’s status as a premier event in the global techno scene. Over 25.000 ravers gathered at Verknipt Festival 2024, the biggest crowd ever since the festival began back in 2012. Verknipt Fe

Held at the Johan Cruyff arena, the landmark event welcomed sets from Shlømo, Sara Landry and DIØN Continue reading...

As Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) 2024 draws near, Verknipt is gearing up to make an indelible mark on the global hard techno scene. Known for pushing the boundaries of electronic music, Verknipt is not just bringing the heat with two monumental shows but is also elevating the conversation with exclusive panels featuring industry heavyweights like Sara Landry and Indira Paganotto. This year, Verknipt is more than just a party—it’s a statement. Unleashing the Hard Techno Fury at ADE Verknipt

The TraTraTrax co-founder's new four-tracker will land on the Bristol-based imprint on May 31 Continue reading...

Could the new Numark Mixstream Pro Go be the Swiss Army Knife of all-in-one DJ controllers? Let’s investigate.  Swiss Army knives are known around the world for their versatility. They feature all manner of handy tools. They’ve become so famous that the very term has been used to describe almost anything that is versatile and [...] The post Versatility & Portability: Numark Mixstream Pro Go appeared first on DJ Life Magazine.

VGTrumpet has released Trumpet Bundle "AudioLayer" sound libraries for iOS. The Trumpet Bundle includes four sound libraries: Jazz, Subtone, Harmon muted, and Lead Trumpets.... Read More

Five of Europe’s leading nightlife specialists team up to present NightSchool: An EU wide training programme designed to support night culture producers early in their career. This transnational education programme will focus on environmental, social, and economic sustainability. The project sets to pair nightlife visionaries spanning promoters, bookers, venue owners, to hands-on creatives with industry veterans and experts from the European culture circuit. Funded by the European Union’s Cr

Five of Europe’s leading nightlife specialists team up to present NightSchool: An EU wide training programme designed to support night culture producers early in their career. This transnational education programme will focus on environmental, social, and economic sustainability. The project sets to pair nightlife visionaries spanning promoters, bookers, venue owners, to hands-on creatives with industry veterans and experts from the European culture circuit. Funded by the European Union’s Cr

Get ready to shake the foundations of London’s underground music scene as Vibez Recordings returns for its final party of 2024. Trading the familiar for the extraordinary, Vibez sets the stage in the brand-new Dalston Den ready to host an unforgettable night of drum and bass and jungle. Tickets Available Here Expect mind-bending beats, heart-pounding basslines, and unforgettable drops from some of the genre’s most iconic names. From the pioneers of the scene to the rising stars, Vibez has curate

*Featured Cover Photo Credit: Luke Eastman / Victor Ruiz Victor Ruiz, the Brazilian Techno producer and one of the world’s most creative producers in the genre, has released a new LP by the name of THIS IS NOT AN ALBUM. This 8-track masterpiece is definitely a wonderful collection of blissful tracks that will make the listener feel a great amount of exhilaration flowing through their body. Victor Ruiz has released THIS IS NOT AN ALBUM on his own label, VOLTA, and this exciting label is now T

The artist released a statement dropping out of festivals in Philadelphia, Nashville and the Governors Ball, New York Continue reading...

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.

Swedish afro house duo Vidojean x Oliver Loenn present their latest release, ‘Embawe,’ out now on Tomorrowland Music. This marks their triumphant return to the label following their debut on the ‘RISE VA‘ (Vol. 1) compilation earlier this year. As part of Tomorrowland’s Future Four, Vidojean x Oliver Loenn have been turning heads with their unique blend of afro and sexy house beats. Their music has garnered support from industry heavyweights like Keinemusik, Chris Lake, Meduza, and Sunnery Jam

Three massive faces find common ground in this hot new House single. Do we even need an introduction here? Chances are, you either know Vikkstar, Masked Wolf, JME, or all of them. It’s always exciting to witness history in the making when artists from different backgrounds craft a piece together. Analysing how their sounds blend is often really interesting, even more so if the resulting song is a banger. Case in point, enter ‘Know Me Better‘. DJ-producer hybrid and YouTube icon Vikkstar

The rapper has teased the upcoming project with new single ‘Shame On The Devil’ Continue reading...

Vincent is leading us on a journey through time, back to the golden age of progressive house, and "Surrounded" is the track lighting the way. Out now on Dim Mak, "Surrounded" sees Vincent tapping into the heart of arguably dance music's most euphoric chapter: the 2010s. With a sound that blends modern production with a nostalgic soul, the track is a satisfying throwback. After a three-year mental health break, Vincent's return signals a resurgence in both his personal journey and his artistic ou

Showing out for his home country of Jamaica, rising artist VinDon has been making waves throughout the realm of electronic music with his distinct style as an artist. Having debuted his project just a few years ago, VinDon has already accumulated 15 million collective streams and continues to spread his influence. Over the short span of his career, he has collaborated with the likes of Unknown Brain, Dax, Egzod, and other innovative top-tier artists. VinDon’s sensational original singles have be

Vinny Vibe, renowned for his chart-topping productions and popular radio show “Good Vibes,” is recognized for his captivating performances that leave audiences spellbound. With releases on esteemed labels like Spinnin’, Mixmash, and Revealed, Vinny Vibe’s talent shines through both his residencies and his North American tour with Pitbull. On the other hand, James Kennedy is known for his role on Bravo’s Vanderpump Rules, who has successfully transitioned from being a bartender at SUR to bec