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Four Tet has released his awaited new single, “Into Dust (Still Falling).” A staple in the prolific British producer and DJ’s sets for close to a year, the sparkling club track arrived yesterday via XL Recordings, and samples folky California psych rock band Mazzy Star’s celebrated 1993 track “Into Dust,” reworking its pensive guitar pluck and lead singer Hope Sandoval’s somber vocals into a cool rising groove. Mazzy Star’s “Into Dust” appeared on the band’s 1993 album, So Tonight That I Might

Just in time for the calendar, three days before the Summer Solstice 2025, Lane 8 is back to welcome the new season. Out today with his emotional summer 2025 mixtape. Celebrating his 11th consecutive and successful year of these seasonal mixtapes, he is treating us to 17 new IDs over a full three hours today. Happy Hump Day, and I hope you enjoy this read! Currently in the middle of his Childish Tour, we are grateful for his generosity in sharing this mix with us. Detroit, Montreal, NYC,

It’s not always sunshine and roses for Fred again.. Though the indie-dance superstar blew the roof off the Brooklyn Paramount at an NYC pop-up show with Skepta and KETTAMA last night, some fans have voiced their frustration over the way tickets were released. After a week of swirling rumors, Fred livestreamed a “release party” on Twitch yesterday for his new single, “Victory Lap,” with famed UK grime MC Skepta. At its conclusion, the producer and DJ linked up with KETTAMA as they journeyed to t

Germany’s Time Warp has shared the full lineup for its annual fall festival in Mannheim. After its rip-roaring flagship event in April, the revered house and techno events brand will return to its longtime home under the industrial lights of Mannheim’s Maimarkthalle, inviting the genre’s premier selectors for a two-stage showcase on November 7-8. The festival’s fall edition is stacked with top artists across a variety of styles, including legendary genre figures like Sven Väth, Nina Kraviz, Li

Hey DAMIAN! Glad to have you here to talk with you about your latest release ‘Am I Dreaming’. Thank you for having me! It’s a pleasure to be here.  Can you please tell us more details about ‘Am I Dreaming’? How did it come to life and when? ‘Am I Dreaming’ actually came to life back in late 2022. At the time, it was just a rough demo — but I remember the moments in making it. I had goosebumps starting from my forearms all the way down my legs. I literally sat there thinking, “W

Maniac Ventures – EDM Maniac, Maniac Magazine, Certified Maniac, Travel Maniac & More About Us: Maniac Ventures is the parent company behind a dynamic portfolio of brands, including EDM Maniac, Maniac Magazine, and a range of music and lifestyle verticals focused on festival culture, electronic dance music, and the global community. Our platforms reach millions of fans through social media, IRL activations, print, and branded merchandise. The Role: We’re seeking a passionate and driven P

UK drum & bass DJ, producer, and artist Dimension has announced his biggest solo North American tour to date. He will throw down in New York, Los Angeles, Boston, Dallas, Toronto, San Francisco, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C. The tour kicks off August 31 at Brooklyn’s The Great Hall. Artist presale begins this Wednesday, June 25, at 10 am local, and general on-sale begins Friday, June 27 at 10 am local. Ticketing information can be found here. This tour follows a big year in No

Zamna Entertainment Mexico has entered into an exclusive global partnership with Tixr, marking a multi-year agreement. You may be familiar with Zamna, a well-known electronic music brand based in Tulum. All festival passes and experience packages for the Zamna Festival will now be available exclusively through Tixr. This partnership is one of the largest in Tixr’s history. It represents a significant advancement in the evolution of premium, technology-driven live experiences. The ZAMNA Festi

Klingande has always made music that feels like a breeze—something warm, melodic, and easy to escape into, but in 2025, joy sounds different to him. Opening up about his journey in this EDMNOMAD exclusive interview, he reveals how joy is not smaller, not less powerful—just more real. “I think joy, for me, has always been about feeling carefree — like, just being able to let go,” he says. “Not overthinking, just enjoying the moment. That’s what I’ve always tried to put in my music — this feeling

Fred again.. didn’t just drop a new track with “Victory Lap”, he dropped a cultural crossover, a city-wide scramble, and a global livestream, all in one night. His first release of 2025, arrived with a pop-up rave at the Brooklyn Paramount, broadcast in real time on Twitch. In “Victory Lap,” Fred again features grime veteran Skepta and streamer-rapper-producer Plaqueboymax, and the trio’s chemistry is as immediate as the fan response. The track itself is sharp-edged and fully loaded. Fred’s

Echoes by Voltaire After a number of acclaimed tracks and EPs, the southern newcomer on the French electronic scene is releasing his first album on COD3 QR, Laurent Garnier’s label.  A full-length album on which the producer establishes himself as the newcomer to watch in a techno revival. The rise to fame has been a gradual one for the producer from the south of France, and the release of “Echoes” could well have a resounding impact on the French electronic music scene, which is beginnin

Fuse Audio Labs has announced the availability of OCELOT Octaver — offered up as an octave-down weight- and octave-up presence-delivering plugin with precision and ease, duly designed to add deep punch to kicks, extra growl to bass, or subtle enhancements to synth lines as a streamlined tool that reshapes source material in powerful, specific ways with zero latency and minimal CPU (Central Processing Unit) load — as of June 19… OCELOT Octaver offers full control over the frequency focus of e

The iconic Polish Freedom Parade (Parada Wolności) returns to the streets of Łódź from 29–31 August 2025, promising three days of unfiltered rave energy, cultural expression, and one of the most stacked techno line-ups in Europe this summer. First launched in 1997, the parade quickly became a landmark cultural event, drawing tens of thousands of ravers from across Poland and beyond. Inspired by Berlin’s Love Parade, it combines free expression, dance music, and inclusivity in one unforgettab

In 1995, Stars of the Lid were nowhere. Well, not exactly nowhere, they were in Austin, Texas, to be precise, a city that Adam Wiltzie describes as a “rock and roll village, mostly… We were 100% in a vacuum and there was absolutely nobody that even remotely enjoyed what we were doing.” This is the environment into which ‘Music for Nitrous Oxide’was born, the first album from Wiltzie and his accomplice Brian McBride, made in glorious lo-fi in the semi-arid live music capital of the world. Wil

Multi-GRAMMY-nominated artist Kaskade has just unveiled his latest groundbreaking concept: undux, a five-stop North American daylight tour set to redefine the electronic music experience. Breaking free from the traditional dark club setting, undux promises a fresh, intimate, and stripped-back journey through sound, illuminated by the light of day. Born from Kaskade’s constant drive to innovate, undux is a bold evolution of his highly successful Kaskade REDUX series. This new concept takes th

Festivals all around the world had their fans voting for their absolute favorites in the DJ Mag Top 100 Festivals 2025 poll, which started on April 16th. The poll closed on May 28th, locking in everyone’s votes for this year’s best festivals. In 2022, the top 100 voting opened up to the people’s choice for the first time, and since then, they have seen a higher number of participants every year, making 2025 the biggest year yet. Votes were sent from North and South America to Europe, Asia, O

Cercle Records has announced the release of ‘Your River’, an enchanting new collaborative single that the acclaimed live electronic artist Monolink and the esteemed Berlin-based producer Sam Shure have phenomenally crafted. Launched on June 19, this track marks a significant milestone in their ongoing creative partnership, following Monolink’s captivating trilogy of headline performances for Cercle Odyssey, Cercle’s innovative concert experience series set for 2025. In fact, ‘Your River’ is

More than 850 of the world’s best electronic artists will perform at Tomorrowland’s 19th edition next month Less than a month to go before the start of a magnificent new tale in the history of Tomorrowland! The iconic Belgian festival now releases the full timetable for its 19th edition, which will revolve around this year’s theme ‘Orbyz’. Set to welcome more than 850 of the world’s best electronic music artists across 16 captivating stages during two magical weekends in the beautiful scener

Parisian tastemaker Alex Wann puts his signature stamp on a modern dance anthem with his new remix of ‘Never Walk Alone,’ the standout title track from BLOND:ISH’s recent album on Insomniac Records. This euphoric reimagining elevates the original collaboration with Stevie Appleton into vibrant Afro House territory. Moreover, it blends sun-drenched piano chords and crisp percussion. All in all, the hypnotic vocal loops and dreamy atmospheres complete this unique sound.  ‘Never Walk Alone (Ale

Two days. Two stages. One iconic celebration of house and techno. Time Warp Autumn is back this November with a stacked lineup of global heavyweights and next-gen disruptors, set to ignite Maimarkt Mannheim over two high-intensity nights on Friday, November 7 and Saturday, November 8, 2025. The world-renowned festival just dropped its full lineup, featuring an elite blend of underground legends, innovative live acts, and hard-hitting B2Bs. Among the standout names: I Hate Models, Nina Kraviz

This summer at the world’s number one nightclub, Hi Ibiza, James Hype and MEDUZA are launching “Our House” as their summer residency on Monday nights. They wanted to make things a bit more special by teaming up with Fin DAC, a famous street artist, to drop a collection of work to honor this moment for them. This collaboration will happen over the seasonal months of June, July, August, and September 2025, showcasing what a few of the top artists can do. You’ll find a mural, original artworks,

Hardwell takes back the USA stages. Yes, you heard it right! The Dutch DJ maestro, Hardwell, has started hinting at his grand return to the United States in 2025.  Being one of the planet’s most esteemed DJs, Hardwell’s performances are always highly anticipated events. His unique ability to control the crowd and make them move to his rhythm is truly magical. His shows are not just concerts, but experiences that leave a lasting imprint on the minds and hearts of his fans.  However, the life

*Featured Photo Cover Credit: PlaqueBoyMaxUpdates (@PlaqueReport) on X (formerly Twitter) Wednesday, June 18th was an exciting day for music and digital culture as electronic music star Fred again.., grime icon Skepta, and multi-talented artist and streamer PlaqueBoyMax came together to debut their new collaboration, ‘Victory Lap’, during an energetic livestream on Twitch. To add to the excitement, Fred again.. announced a spontaneous pop-up rave at the Brooklyn Paramount to celebrate the re

Chicago’s house heavyweight takes over the iconic stage for a single, history-making night. John Summit will headline a one-day-only show on Tuesday, September 9, marking his first-ever solo takeover at the legendary open-air venue. With his global momentum at full throttle, this is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated events of the summer. Tickets are already live and this one’s expected to sell out fast. Known for straddling the line between underground credibility and mainstage do

Kaskade just announced his latest in a long line of boundary-pushing tours, ‘undux.’ The ‘undux’ tour runs from August 22 to September 27 and features five stops across Toronto, New York City, Dallas, San Francisco and Atlanta. With ‘undux,’ Kaskade said he wanted to “explore connection through subtraction–removing the distraction of sensory overdrive that has become the calling card of stage production for electronic music.” These special shows will happen during the day, under the bask of