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The electronic music community is constantly evolving with new sounds inspired by the scene of yesteryear. EDM.com's weekly Fresh Picks series discovers new music and unearths influential tracks that help define the underground dance scene. You can find the below tracks on EDM.com's Fresh Picks Playlist. Follow to stay up-to-date and submit tracks for consideration here. EDM.com Fresh Picks NXSTY - Real Bad Man DVNK - FREAKY MXLAN & Too Martian - Freefall (feat. Kris Jana) N3WPORT - Forever

Both DJ Dobrel and SPIKY are coming off the back of a barnstormer of a year with them each dropping the biggest songs of their careers so far with Dobrel dropping the techno remix of ‘Firework’, and SPIKY releasing the hardstyle remix of ‘Way 2 Sexy.’ Both artists have been finding massive success and are pushing on in 2025 with their new powerful offering of the monumental ‘Nightmares.’ Featuring the classic melody of Eurythmics iconic ‘Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)’ which is sure to get crow

The Danish artist said that he “walked away with a new scar”, but is otherwise unscathed Continue reading...

Nine hundred million Spotify streams buy you a lot of creative freedom. Julie Bergan’s using hers to make dance music on her own terms. ‘EURONITES’ caps a year of relentless evolution from the Norwegian powerhouse, transforming her top-line expertise into peak-time euphoria. This is just as the name suggests. Big, playful, unpretentious dance music. Lead single “Dance All Night” showcases exactly what happens when chart-proven songwriting meets club architecture. It’s the culmination of Bergan’

There’s something special about dance music that sits in the liminal space between genres. KITTENS’ latest, “Take Me Home,” featuring Yasmin Jane’s velvet vocals, lives precisely there – where UK garage meets ’90s house, where jazz textures blur into R&B smoothness. Released via Moodswing Music, “Take Me Home” marks KITTENS’ emergence from what she calls “the chaotic energy” of her twenties into something more grounded and intentional. It’s the sound of an artist comfortable enough to le

Some samples are sacred ground – you either do them justice or you don’t touch them at all. BRN’s “FREAK OUT” falls firmly in the former category, taking that immortal “Aww freak out” vocal and giving it the respect it deserves while sliding it into a thoroughly modern house framework. The track is a masterclass in minimalism. That iconic guitar riff, recontextualized but not overdressed, rides a crisp house pulse that feels both inevitable and fresh. BRN, who’s been building serious momentu

Cox promises to return to the festival in 2026 with a “full live show experience” Continue reading...

The US producer has also shared the first single from the new record 'Besos Robados' featuring Isabella Lovestory Continue reading...

Tuesday Early Morning, firefighters in NYC responded to a blaze that engulfed an empty six-story building that was once the popular European-style nightclub Pacha NYC in Hell’s Kitchen. The nightclub was a top rated venue for a decade before shutting down in 2016, and up until 2020, the building hosted a haunted house. Fire at Former Pacha NYC The structure observed smoke and fire early morning tuesday around 8am at 616 W46th St from the third floor. Firefighters and EMS personnel assist

The organizers of WorldPride Music Festival, the world's largest LGBTQ+ music festival, has unveiled its highly anticipated lineup for its milestone 50th anniversary. Headlining the festival in 2025 are Jennifer Lopez and Troye Sivan, with Zedd set to deliver a special closing set. They lead a lineup packed with a genre-spanning mix of pop, electronic and more. In addition to Zedd, EDM fans can look forward to performances from Galantis, HAYLA, Purple Disco Machine, Aluna, SOFI TUKKER, LP Giobbi

For bass music fans looking for a refreshing song to add to their birthday playlists, Jessica Audiffred has released a fitting new track—no surprise here—titled "Birthday." Out now via her own A Records imprint, the new single is Audiffred's second of 2025 and fifth from her upcoming debut album, Rave New World, which is set to drop later in the year.  Stepping away from the more heavy-hitting edges of festival dubstep, Audiffred infuses "Birthday" with a more personal touch, crafting a track th

Imagine a world where your livelihood requires boundless amounts of objects, all of which must be logged and remembered and stored as a collective body which must be accessible yet compact. These are the problems posed by those vinyl manipulators we know and love – the world of the DJ. For Harry Love, his problems are long gone. Thanks to our favourite Swedish chaos solution, Ikea, Harry Love can now nonchalantly breeze through his catalogue of keyboards, mixing equipment and 4500 records, f

Swedish House Mafia‘s member Axwell just leaked the long-awaited ID, Underneath It All as a free download on Dropbox. If you’re surprised by the fact that such a highly awaited and requested tune has been delivered to the public for free, via a Dropbox link and with no announcement, you shouldn’t be. It’s not the first time that a Swedish House Mafia’s released a tune in this way. The last “release” of this kind happened just some months ago when Axwell, in the same way as this time, shared It

For many producers, landing a release with Defected Records is a dream. But with countless demos submitted daily, it's difficult to figure out what to do to make your submission stand out. In a recent Defected newsletter shared with EDM.com, the label's Director of Music, Andy Daniell, shared his insights into the A&R process and answered key questions about what makes a track stand out, how demos are evaluated, why artists often misjudge their own best work and more. Read on to discover Dan

The recent release of the 2016 Ibiza version of Avicii’s ‘Forever Yours’ has sparked some controversy in the music world. While some fans were elated to have this version out, Sandro Cavazza who provided vocals for the track took to social media saying that he didn’t approve the songs release. Avicii was always very particular about his music leaving many songs on the cutting room floor which begs the question of should these tracks be seeing the light of day? ‘Forever Yours’ started out life as

GRAMMY® Award-winning duo The Chainsmokers have announced a headline show at New York’s iconic open-air venue, The Brooklyn Mirage. Presented by Avant Gardner, On May 22, the culture-defining pair will bring their award-winning production to one of the world’s most legendary stages. Brooklyn Mirage announced recently that it would be undergoing a redesign and several large renovations to radically improve attendee experience and safety. Teasing some of the progress, the DJ duo filmed a site visi

The Chainsmokers are back in 2025 with a vibrant DnB remix for Royal Otis‘ track ‘Oysters In My Pocket.’ The duo retain the quirky charm of the original while amplifying its dancefloor potential with a dose of their signature sound mixed with drum and bass elements in the already catchy tune. The Chainsmokers’ influence in the remix truly shines in the production. They’ve layered in a pulsating synth bassline that immediately grabs your attention. The drums are crisp and punchy, driving the

Two of the hottest names in house and techno combine forces on a new single, “gImmE gImmE” featuring Rome Fortune. Eli Brown – a longtime staple in the techno scene – and HNTR – one of dance music’s fastest-rising talents – seamlessly blend their signature styles on this high-octane collaboration. The duo tapped Rome Fortune to deliver a punchy vocal performance – marking his second collaboration with HNTR following last year’s breakout track “YES B!TCH” from Experts Only – which helped prop

First 90 artists announced including Pendulum Live, Nico Moreno, I Hate Models, Andres Campo, Richie Hawtin, Indira Paganotto, Laurent Garnier, Foyone, Protoje, Fatima Hajji, SPFDJ, Héctor Oaks, Mind Against, Cinthie, Quest, Shy FX, Layla Benitez, Enzo Siragusa, Rødhåd, Len Faki, Joseph Capriati, Clara Cuvé, Adam Beyer, Arapu, Priku + many more Stage collaborations from Awakenings, Brunch Electronik, 240 km/h and Unreal Germany bring the European dance community together for 22hrs of techno, ha

nilsix, the duo comprised of Ørjan Nilsen and Mark Sixma is back, and they’re bringing a tidal wave of melodic big room energy with their latest track, ‘Out Of The Water.’ The track features the captivating vocals of Brieanna Grace. ‘Out Of The Water’ was born in a Los Angeles studio during a spontaneous jam session, capturing the raw energy and creative synergy between Ørjan and Mark. The track’s soaring melodies and earth-shattering drops showcase their combined decades of experience

On a post that Nora En Pure made on her Facebook account, the Swiss-South African deep house star producer addresses her fans about the dangers of fraud and other criminal activities. The types of fraud and criminal activities that she mentioned about were relating to ticket scammers and online impersonators that would trick fans into paying more money than what they should pay. Nora En Pure then mentioned about the latest episode that she encountered, which relates to her warnings about fraud a

On the 26th July 2025, the desert awakens, as Monegros Desert Festival brings 150+ artists and 50,000 ravers together across 13 stages in one of the most extreme, and beautiful landscapes anywhere on the continent, the Monegros desert in Aragon, Spain. Now in its 32nd year, Monegros’ temporary ‘technopolis’ is already a site of pilgrimage for the most daring ravers on the continent, drawn back year after year for a 22-hour experience as transformative as it is challenging, unleashing the fee

Legendary electronic music producer Paul van Dyk has joined forces with the emerging Progressive House duo FUENKA for their highly anticipated single, “Seven Seas.” Set to drop on February 28th, 2025, the track marks their second collaboration, following Artefact, which will be featured on the deluxe edition of the upcoming This World Is Ours album. The single is a compelling blend of progressive House and Techno. “Seven Seas” delivers a cinematic, emotional experience, perfectly showcasing the

The legendary house artist has suffered kidney and lung ailments, his family said Continue reading...

Back in 2015, while his peers were navigating high school hallways, 15-year-old bedroom producer Whethan was unknowingly crafting a remix that would amass 15 million SoundCloud streams and launch his music career. His breakthrough remix of Mssingno's "XE3" has now finally received its long-awaited official streaming release, bringing one of SoundCloud's early viral electronic hits to a new generation of listeners. The future bass track, which has amassed over 15 million streams on SoundCloud sin