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Don’t let the intro of the title track for Virtual Reality, Tengu’s first solo multi-track since 2020’s Comin’ In Tough LP fool you. The light, lilting, slightly vintage synths drop into the Brighton producer’s trademark madness soon enough, and then it’s running basslines, crunchy synths and jumpy rollers from start to finish on his new Virtual Reality EP, out this week on Korsakov Music. Tengu has always had an ability to combine light, ravey elements with dirty, heavy bass and neuro flourish

The Archer, a label owner located in Los Angeles, has an average of 37,000 monthly listeners on Spotify and other music streaming services who are devoted to techno and deep house. His latest remix of Melody’s Enemy “Plastic” showcases his hypnotic style of techno that is well-loved across the entire west coast. By remixing Melody’s Enemy’s original track “Plastic” for their new EP, The Archer has shown that even a simple house music track can be transformed into something unique and exciting

It’s been a while since we’ve covered the Pittsburgh-based inclusive bass label VALE, so one new readers could be forgiven if they don’t know who we’re talking about. In the words of Inigo Montoya, “lemme splain.” VALE, which stands for Various Artists, Limitless Expression,started to stand out from the fray of US bass music labels almost immediately with its first releases in 2019 and 2020. With a slight lean towards deep dubstep and soundsystem-style halftime, VALE has become a vehicle for bot

When you think about it, it’s not such a wild idea that there would be a collab track from Korsakov Music label manager AL/SO and the notorious imprint wanderer Tengu. It’s not just because Tengu’s Virtual Reality EP, one of his first drops after he switched from bass house to D&B, was released on Korsakov Music, either. Both producers love their bold, brash synths, both play fast and loose with their sound design and, above all elese, they both know how to make a track that kicks the dancef

It’s been just a few months shy of four years since Machinedrum and Holly released Berry Patch, their breakthrough collab EP on Vision, and punters and DJs alike have been wistfully wondering if the duo would release another such crossover epic. Both artists have released loads of killer tracks on their own since January of 2020, as they’re each so talented in their own right, but there’s no denying these are two great tastes that taste great together. Now, finally, this peanut butter cup of a n

Monstercat, Audioporn, Korsakov Music and Mainframe Recordings darling High Maintenance has been quiet lately, with his last original work out in May of 2020, the dancefloor collab EP, also with AL/SO (love that pun), Hypersonic. Now we know why: the cheeky chap from Brighton has only gone and rebranded as Synth System, quietly releasing his first remix of Sub Focus’s “Last Jungle” on RAM in August. While the newly minted Synth System has been retooling on the DL, however, Korsakov Music’s A&am

Who remembers the beacon of hope and shining artistry that was Vision’s Mission 01 compilation mega album in 2020 at the darkest point of the pandemic? Though theter were likely planning it before the lockdowns even started, with 23 of the most creative bass tracks at the time, the first installment of the Mission series lifted more than a few spirits and played in more than a few live sets (online though they may have been). Two years later, however, many may have been wondering if the Mission 

Producer, DJ, and living embodiment of energy Will Sparks returns with a new main stage track. The latest release on Armada Music, “Say It Again” is a no-holds bar big room heater that is a contender to be a go-to for a lot of artists on the festival circuit this season. “Say It Again” is Will Sparks adding another heater into his growing arsenal of high-octane tracks. The reverberating bass and the thumping kick are infectious for the dance floor. This is the ideal song for the rowdiness of a

The love of modulators (of which all EDM fans should possess a bit), can take one down some interesting, not necessarily conventional musical rabbit holes. As the first purveyors of electronic sound as early as the 1920s, mods have been instrumental (pardon the pun) in creating all forms of electronic music, including EDM, right the way through to present time. That said, it’s not just EDM producers who are mod heads, and in fact, as EDM gets bigger, artists from all other genres, including indi

Her at Your EDM, we’ve long carried the belief that EDM and other forms of electronic music wouldn’t be where they are with experimental artists. Mechanizing audio was originally the discipline of scientists, after all, and experimental musicians always seem to have that mad scientist arc. Whether we’re talking Philip Glass, Brian Eno, Musique Concrète or more contemporary curious artists like Hans Zimmer, Venetian Snares, Aphex Twin and even Noisia, tinkering with sounds, mods and recording te

Vancouver-based producer The GOAT has been tirelessly releasing increasingly heavier and weirder industrial techno since he began making EDM in 2016. One would have to if one wanted to be seen as the greatest of all time, wouldn’t one? Well, just like anything in the music world, Chris Marcinikiewicz’s chosen moniker isn’t exactly as it seems. With all his work, including The Details Are Vague, his debut album on Groundwerk Recordings, released earlier this month, The GOAT just wants to make us

A lot of drum & bass fans can remember back in late 2017 when Jonathon Signal made the not-so-subtle switch from that moniker to IMANU and the shock waves it caused, not becuase of the name change but because of the announcement that he would no longer be focusing solely on D&B. It’s becoming less and less rare nowadays for artists to straddle genres or make a cheeky switch from D&B to halftime or dubstep or even to dabble in straight beats like techno, but back then it was nearly un

Often it seems with spiritual music, artist either go one hundred percent electronic or one hundred percent analog, forgetting that these types of sound can work together. More producers and artists are working to meld the two music worlds, such as Bjork, companies like Nu Meditation Music on YouTube who use binaural beats and solfeggio tones for their meditation music or our meditative D&B friends across the pond, Breathe & Bass Music, but a lot of that still starts in electronica and b

Beatmaker Dixon Hill and rapper Noveliss have both been making waves in their own right, in their home city of Detroit and the hip hop scene at large. A touring artists with an MF Doom tattoo and a love of philosophy, Noveliss (Jarred Douglas) splices hard-hitting subjects with peaceful pronouncements and has been releasing well-crafted, Asian philosophy-tinged work since 2018. Dixon Hill is a lover of vintage mods and funky melodies, Dixon Hill’s put out a number of game-changing releases both

Rohaan’s always had an air of mystique around him. Even back to his early days in the experimental trap and deep bass worlds, releasing on MAD ZOO and Deadbeats. His style has that indistinguishable quality that the likes of IMANU, Current Value and Amon Tobin have which certainly transcends genre, but also seems to transcend space and time. A powerful manifestor as well as a creator of some of the most interesting beats of the last seven years, it seems inevitable that he would eventually relea

Rohaan’s always had an air of mystique around him. Even back to his early days in the experimental trap and deep bass worlds, releasing on MAD ZOO and Deadbeats. His style has that indistinguishable quality that the likes of IMANU, Current Value and Amon Tobin have which certainly transcends genre, but also seems to transcend space and time. A powerful manifestor as well as a creator of some of the most interesting beats of the last seven years, it seems inevitable that he would eventually relea

It might have come as a surprise when it was announced that S.P.Y, the elusive DJ, producer and now label boss of DARKMTTR Records, would be taking over the legendary XOYO in London for the whole of November. The Brasil-born mega DJ generally only picks the gigs he’s really excited about and, with his release schedule, both label and personal, many fans might wonder how S.P.Y could make time for four Fridays. Turns out it was a simple decision for him. With the well-oiled machine that is Wei

After two long years of delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Ultra Music Festival is finally set to return March 25-27! After relocating in 2019, UMF is returning to its longtime home at Bayfront Park in the heart of downtown Miami. Fans from around the globe will be treated to unforgettable performances from some of the most elite DJ talent in the world including Martin Garrix, DJ Snake, Kygo, Armin van Buuren, David Guetta, Carl Cox, Illenium, KSHMR, a yet-to-be revealed secret guest, and so ma

At its core, music is a subjective experience. Even the most technically proficient musician might prefer making math rock, and some people don’t like that. Sometimes, heavily distorted sounds and discordant melodies might garner mass appeal. Narrowing down all the albums released into a top 10 is a purely subjective exercise therein. However, there are some factors to take into account when doling out a ranking for creative endeavors. Does the artist evolve in their own sound? Is there somethi

So, here we are once again — the end of another year. While 2020 presented its own obvious challenges, 2021 (in general) fared much better for artists with the return of festivals and live events. Though, even that came with its own caveats with vaccine and testing requirements, and now omicron bumping up case loads across the world. COVID might just be something we have to deal with for the rest of our lives. Thankfully, we have music to fill our lives with joy and there are plenty of names you

Since 2016, Your EDM has endeavored to feature 40 completely new artists, every year, that we believe will achieve great things the following year. As of this year’s list, that means we have previously featured 280 unique artists over the course of seven years. The list has evolved in its early years from simply “which big artists have albums to look out for next year” to “who are the smaller artists that are doing something exceptional,” meaning we have had the opportunity to feature an incredi

Life, love, art, and music are celebrated all over the world at EDC Las Vegas 2024. It takes place under the Electric Sky, at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway from May 17th to May 19th. There is a lot to enjoy at EDC Las Vegas, from the amazing stages and sounds to the mesmerizing fireworks and captivating performers. You are welcome to wander, explore, interact, and connect at EDC Las Vegas. Positive energy and imagination are what made this amazing event possible. Each area is a unique mix of tec

KINDA STUDIOS presents the premiere of Your Inner Symphony, one of four newly commissioned artworks featuring in Feel the Sound at the Barbican Centre this summer (22 May – 31 August 2025). Feel the Sound is a new multi-sensory immersive exhibition that transforms how we think about sound and joins the roster of experiential exhibitions produced by the Barbican before touring the world. A collaboration between Kinda Studios –  the first women-led neuroaesthetics studio and lab maximising the

Your Paradise festival is expanding to the Maldives in 2026. After ten years of premier island music experiences in Fiji, the renowned boutique destination festival will add the tropical South Asian island to its offerings next year, hosting its first international edition at the luxury Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort, set in the Maldives’ stunning Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, from May 11-16, 2026. At the festival’s first-ever second-home, organizers say Your Paradise Maldives will deliver

Hitting the rave solo? You’re not alone—well, technically you are, but solo raving by yourself can be an epic adventure. You get to dance to your own beat, discover new music, and meet awesome people without having to coordinate with a group. But flying solo means you need to be extra prepared to keep things fun and safe. Here’s how to stay safe, have fun, and make memories that last forever. 1. Tell Someone Where You’re Going Before you even leave the house, text a trusted friend your full p