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Fan voting for the 2025 Electronic Dance Music Awards is now officially open after the nominees were officially revealed. Driven by its fan-based voting system, the MTV-style EDMA ceremony takes place at the height of Miami Music Week and dishes out unique trophies that resemble DJ decks, including a functional jog-wheel. The invite-only event is returning to its home at the Eden Roc Miami Beach on Friday, March 28th. The EDMAs are returning in collaboration with the International Dance Music Aw

From bursting onto the scene after making his debut in 2020, Phatwell has gone from strength to strength each year since. Since then, 2024 was undoubtedly his best year yet with the releases of ‘Time You Got For Love’ and ‘I Get This Feeling’, both incredible progressive house singles that bring us back to that golden era of Swedish House Mafia and Avicii. Now, showing no signs of slowing down, Phatwell is back for his first release of the year ‘We Started A Fire’. In a world teetering on the e

Portuguese Producer and DJ Tom Enzy unites with HUGEL once again, this time teaming up with the genre VIP alongside Italian duo Danny Roma x Matrix to release ‘Alicante’ featuring the expressive trumpet instrumentation of Yuliesky Gonzalvez. Released via Make The Girls Dance Records, the track seamlessly blends the distinct signature styles of its collaborators, giving way to an irresistible groove and uplifting vibe that will no doubt energise audiences and see dancefloors ignited by its infect

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After a 9-year hiatus from releasing music Adam Bogdan has returned in style with his debut EP ‘Improv’ that shows he’s not lost any of his groove. Following a move to Miami and the birth of his son, he’s been revitalized and has made his return to producing which has resulted in 4 brand new tracks. Straight away from the opening song ‘Improv’ it’s clear that Bogdan has really developed his craft while he’s been away. It sets out the tone for the EP perfectly with its funky bassline and instantl

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KIDSØ, the Munich duo (Moritz Grassinger and Martin Schneider) are back with a new single called “Lykke,” which means “fortune” in Swedish and is out now on Embassy One. Ten years ago, the producer team took a trip through the uninhabited Scandinavian landscapes of rolling hills, stunning drops, and jagged peaks. Their sparsely melodic electronica music moves mountains and gives us hope. It is set against a huge, haunting soundscape made up of strings and a mixed choir that makes you think of a

LSZEE are back with "Lost," a track that feels untethered to the physical world entirely, floating between the stars and your subconscious. The collaborative alias of CloZee and LSDREAM emerged in a blaze of creative fire within a matter of months, debuting at Electric Forest in June 2024 before releasing a self-titled album and headlining Red Rocks in one of EDM.com's best performances of the year. But if those milestones suggested a whirlwind of maximalist ambitions, "Lost" reveals a different

Music serves many purposes in the lives of those who consume it, but chief among those goals is to make the listener feel. "Above The Water," a new collaboration between producers Blanke and CADMIUM with singer-songwriter Ben Provencial, passes that test with flying colors. "Above The Water" is a stirring blend of melancholy and triumph that underscores each artists' versatility. At the heart of the track is Provencial’s soaring vocal range, drenched in regret and introspection, effortlessly gui

M-High‘s latest release on Factory 93 is a triumphant return to the core of underground house music. It captures the raw, unrelenting spirit of dance music’s golden age while adding modern technical precision. “Lips Moving” shows how powerful classic house sounds can be when they are expertly remade for today’s sophisticated dance floors. From the very beginning, “Lips Moving” grabs listeners with an unstoppable tech-house groove that speaks directly to the heart of late-night warehouse parties

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For years Fox Stevenson has been pumping out fantastic genre-blurring music that has earned him over 100 million streams on Spotify. Now he’s come out with another banger with ‘Pieces’ in collaboration with Drum & Bass producer and vocalist Yue that is yet again a show of his diverse and unique productions. ‘Pieces’ is a tour de force of fantastic sound design that has some absolutely beautiful atmospherics which are a particular treat for the ears and set the more solemn tone in the verses

Step into VEIL’s sonic universe, and you’ll quickly realise she is far more than just a producer— she is a storyteller, an explorer, and an architect of deep, immersive musical narratives. Her approach to music is rooted in a relentless pursuit of the unknown, and her ability to transport the listener beyond the ordinary. Her sound thrives in the darker, more enigmatic corners of the genre, where she infuses deep frequencies and intricate sound design that converge to create something truly

Deep in the dark side of modern techno, where raw electricity meets sound design for buildings, a new joint masterpiece has come to light. Len Faki and the mysterious dubspeeka (aka Darren Beale) worked together on “Mod 3,” which was released through Hardspace. It’s not just another techno track; it’s a lesson in building atmospheric tension and subliminal grooves. The track builds up like a midnight revelation in Berlin’s concrete caverns, where dubspeeka’s deep sound design skills, honed over

Agents Of Time have just released their exciting new single, ‘Only Human’. The track is currently available for download and streaming on their Time Machine record label. In fact, this release signifies their first original track of 2025 and showcases a captivating blend of melodic techno that reflects their unique style. The track features emotional vocals, a steady driving beat, euphoric build-ups, and a dramatic breakdown, all crafted to resonate on dancefloors around the world. Building

Filth on Acid boss and hard techno innovator Reinier Zonneveld teams up with LA-based producer and vocalist Dea Magna for the new stadium-sized anthem ‘Tokyo’. ‘Tokyo’ ‘Tokyo’, with its infectious Euro bounce energy, hard-hitting drums, trance-infused synths, raved-up whistles, and playful, catchy lyrics, is a vibrant techno banger. It is guaranteed to ignite any rave. In addition, the track is whimsical, lighthearted, and fun! You will have it as an earworm for a minute. It follows

*Featured Cover Photo Credit: Tierney / EMPIRE Distribution On Saturday, February 15, the gnarly and innovative house and techno label, Dirtybird Records, hosted their 20th anniversary event, Dirtybird Twenty, at the International Art Museum of America. This museum is located in the world-famous Financial District of San Francisco (more specifically, on the renowned Market Street itself) and the Dirtybird Twenty event was the perfect occasion for the museum to showcase its beautiful artistic

The GRAMMY-nominated Nic Fanciulli returns to Saved Records in 2025 alongside well-established producer and remixer Black Circle with ‘Blessed’. The release is label boss Fanciulli’s first Saved original since ‘Set Me Free’ featuring Rob Courtois in 2024, a track that topped the Beatport charts and rapidly emerged as a modern club staple. Nic is one of the UK’s finest exports in electronic music spanning across the last decade. His own imprint Saved Records remains one of the major driv

Victor Ruiz, the Brazilian techno artist, has just released his new 2-track EP, featuring two contrasting tracks: ‘Become’ and ‘Rogue’. Known for his intense DJ performances and unique cross-genre musical style, Ruiz continues to evolve, and this new release showcases his ever-expanding versatility in the electronic music scene. Track Breakdown: ‘Become’ and ‘Rogue’ ‘Become’ opens the EP with a rhythm-driven, bass-heavy vibe that immediately commands attention. The track’s pulsing synths

The legendary Monegros Desert Festival returns on Saturday, July 26, 2025, transforming the Aragon, Spain desert into a temporary technopolis of music and freedom. With over 150 artists across 13 stages, the 32nd edition of this 22-hour rave will bring together 50,000 fans for an electrifying celebration of electronic music and underground culture. A Lineup Packed with Global Icons This year’s Monegros lineup boasts a powerhouse selection of techno, house, drum & bass, hip-hop, dub,

The A State Of Trance guys join forces for a proper Trance belter. Trance truly is back. We’ve seen it time and time again with acts such as SUPERSTRINGS, Amy Wiles, and Ben Hemsley bringing the former King of Dance back to its very deserving throne. One of these heroes is Ferry Corsten, who actually joined forces with the iconic Ruben de Ronde to deliver a brand-new, pleasantly-old-school tune: ‘New Inner Way‘. Ferry Corsten has been at the forefront of Dance music for decades. He’s par

The best House showcase in the entire city? That sounds like a fun plan. Toolroom is set to return to Miami Music Week with its acclaimed poolside event, this year establishing its presence at the Surfcomber Hotel. Renowned for orchestrating immersive celebrations of House music’s heritage and future trajectory, the event is anticipated to offer eleven hours of meticulously crafted musical selections within one of Miami Beach’s most iconic outdoor settings. The artist lineup reflects Too

The future on production grounds looks very bright for the American act. Fridays are for new music, we know that already. And on that note, we’ve got a very interesting project to share with you: the debut release of New Orleans-bound duo Dr. Romance. Their much-awaited first track, ‘Chemistry‘, has just seen the light of day. As one of the core motivators behind the city’s flourishing House music sphere, Dr. Romance — formed by Dr. Jax and Romancing The Stoned — have cemented their stat