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Following their recent EP releases, Forever Yang and Deep Inside, German industry disruptors Tube & Berger return to their ZEHN Records imprint for their debut collaboration with Bahrain-based DJ Lina Colada – Like Addiction. Alluding to society’s digital dependency, Like Addiction offers a hypnotic groove that captivates from start to finish. With spoken vocals taking control, Tube & Berger and Lina Colada craft a deep, rhythmic soundscape, enhanced with striking synths and powerful per

On Friday, June 14th, tech-house duo Tube & Berger and fellow German producer Nick Schwenderling teamed up with American musician, SYML, in releasing the remix of the latter’s ‘Where’s My Love’ on ZEHN Records. SYML is the new project of Brian Fennell, who hails from Seattle, and he has developed an outstanding reputation as an all-around instrumentalist (especially on the guitar), producer, and vocalist who has gained over one billion streams. The ‘Where’s My Love’ remix is very magnetic in

Returning to Vancouver for its dazzling fourth edition, ¿Por Qué No? is gearing up to present Savage & SHē, a DJ duo from Tulum. The touring event’s latest edition is organized in collaboration with Harbour and is slated to enchant Vancouver’s crowd on Friday, May 17th with its jungle-themed allure. ¿Por Qué No?, which is expected to host over 1000 attendees at Harbour, encourages attendees to live life to the fullest while curating an audiovisual experience that transports them to the jungl

Chronicles: Chapter IV Location: Cenote Mayan Blue | Tulum, Mexico Date and Time: Saturday, December 28, 2024 | 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM Lineup: To be revealed Step into the heart of Tulum’s jungle with Chronicles: AURA - Chapter IV, where the vibrations of music, art, and nature converge. On December 28th, the journey through Tulum's high season starts at the stunning Cenote Mayan Blue. In the heart of the Tulum jungle, for 12 hours, two unique stages will host a range of performances, celebratin

Fans of afro and tribal house music have a reason to celebrate as the highly anticipated lineup for the ¿Por Qué No? Tulum Beach & Cenote Festival, presented by DPM Global, is here! To mark the occasion, fans can enter for a chance to win a free all-inclusive trip to the two-day festival happening January 3rd & 4th, 2025. The Experience: Get ready for a dream weekend featuring the biggest names in afro/tribal house music, including: Joezi, Eran Hersh, Dean Walker, Savage & Shē, Simon

In 2012, Day Zero emerged in Tulum as a groundbreaking festival celebrating the end of the Mayan calendar, blending ancient traditions with modern electronic music. Founded by Damian Lazarus, the festival draws a global crowd to experience a unique fusion of Mayan culture and avant-garde music in the enchanting jungle setting. The event features a stunning mix of natural beauty and cutting-edge production, with laser beams cutting through the lush canopy, immersive art installations, and traditi

Zamna Festival will return to Hï Ibiza this September 12th, following the event’s spectacular debut earlier this year. The immersive Mexican experience will bring its free-spirited and world-class soundtrack to the world’s No. 1 club with a host of cutting-edge DJs and Hï Ibiza’s famously immersive production.   The Theatre will play host to a blistering live performance from techno innovator Stephan Bodzin, a masterclass in melodic techno courtesy of UK producer Massano, and standout sets from

We’re back for yet another monthly roundup! June gave us a ton of new music from all the near-infinite corners of the Dance polygon. From highly-requested, sought-after IDs to complete surprises, this month had it all. And for that, we’re waving goodbye in style, looking back at the best of the best of EDM. For all that new music shaping the Dance scene and which we had the pleasure to encounter, we’ve decided to make a little recap highlighting those tunes we can’t get out of our heads. So

These are the songs that shaped our month, from work to the club, and back. MIAMI. MUSIC. WEEK. BABY. March is quite an interesting month for the Dance world. Neverending days and nights of pool parties, dancing at Space, watching the palm trees with a drink in hand, and, well, a little gathering called Ultra Music Festival. Everything happens in March, and everything happened in MMW as well with the climate not behaving as a good child. Of course, the city and the scene surfed through the g

Well that was a good month was it. May brought the heat to the dancefloor, and from all corners of the world, and all genres alike. The month of the year home to one of the largest gatherings worldwide — EDC Las Vegas — made sure to shout out loud, and we listened. For all that new music shaping the Dance scene and which we had the pleasure to encounter, we’ve decided to make a little recap highlighting those tunes we can’t get out of our heads. So please sit back, put on your best set of he

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Turn down for what? For DJ Snake‘s birthday, of course! As one of the most prolific artists in the electronic music scene, DJ Snake has given us countless hits that have kept us dancing for years. From his explosive debut with ‘Turn Down for What’ to his recent chart-toppers and collaborations, DJ Snake‘s influence on the music scene is undeniable. As we celebrate his special day, let’s take a moment to appreciate the tracks that have defined his career and made him a global sensation. In h

DJ and Producer MITCH DB steps in for an exclusive guest mix, offering his signature blend of Hypertechno, sharp edits, and club-focused energy through his selections. Known for his consistent release schedule and growing list of collaborations, including tracks with Wrex, Felixx, and Minerro, MITCH DB has been making steady waves across the Electronic Music scene with his high-impact sound and boundary-pushing approach.   Through his mix, he offers a snapshot of his current sound: fast-pace

Up-and-coming musician Blake G writes songs that do more than just make people happy; they also help them feel stronger and more confident in themselves. Blake’s experience with bullying led him to want to help others through his music. In this piece, we’ll learn more about Blake G’s journey from victim to victor and how he’s using his music to motivate others. When Blake G was a kid, he had to deal with bullies and haters for the first time in his life. But that was never enough to stop him fr

What was once a raging inferno of music tech that flickered out too soon is being rekindled with a spark of innovation and a hefty dose of capital.  Turntable Labs, the brainchild of the original Turntable.fm creators, is back with a new social music app called Hangout. With $8.2 million in fresh funding and lessons learned from their initial venture, they're ready to make a mark on music tech once more.   In the early 2010s, Turntable.fm emerged as a breakout platform that promised to change th

Born in the Southwestern countryside of the United Kingdom, Tutara Peak is the creative genesis of producer and songwriter, Harvey Carter.  Teasing the birth of the project in early 2020 with mission-driven single “Daydream”, the single was released in support of the UN Refugee Agency, and has since garnered upwards of 1,000,000 streams on Spotify alone. The official launch of Tutara Peak arrived in 2021 by way of “Raining Teeth” with Little Snake via Flying Lotus’ lauded record label Brainfeede

Arguably his biggest single to date, TVBOO proudly presents ‘Bass Music,’ the lead track from his forthcoming debut LP, Blue Collar Bass: By the People, For the People. A high energy, danceable collaboration with funk headliner GRiZ, the two find common ground within their distinctive sounds, creating a one-of-a-kind hybrid of catchy, upbeat freeform bass. With a memorable sample leading into the climax of the single, ‘Bass Music’ has already proved to be a highly requested fan favorite. “GRiZ

When it comes to testing the boundaries of bass music, you can always count on TVBOO and LSDREAM. Today, the Wakaan mainstays have connected for the first time alongside Al Kapone for a new single, "Drop That." "Drop That" is brimming with energy as the track masterfully infuses TVBOO and LSDREAM's distinct flavors of bass music into one cohesive arrangement. Their sounds naturally flourish together, allowing warbling synths and wobbly basses to take center stage. Kapone's infectious verses and

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