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Heart rates and tempos will rise in Chicago this summer at Faces of Fitness, which will feature a festival performance organizers are calling the first of its kind. The two-day festival, dubbed the "Lollapalooza of Fitness," returns July 26-27 with a lineup of renowned instructors, studio classes and wellness experiences. Its pièce de résistance, however, is electronic music heavyweight Sam Feldt, who is ushering in an ambitious fusion of fitness innovation and live electronic music. It's the fi

Matis Club in Bologna, Italy, will be welcoming two incredible special guests this February: Saturday, 15th February 2025: Fatboy Slim Saturday, 22nd February 2025: Ilario Alicante The term “superstar DJ” is often overused, but in the case of Fatboy Slim (Norman Cook), it doesn’t quite capture the full extent of his legacy. With a career spanning nearly 40 years, Norman has delivered iconic albums like You’ve Come A Long Way, Baby and collaborated with legends like Madonna, David Byrne, and

From the outside looking in, ‘making it’ in the electronic music sphere always appears to be the toughest nut to crack. Mark Sherry however would respectfully disagree. ‘Staying there’ is where the hard work begins. Famously, Mark did the former, near enough, inside his first studio trip, taking him to the top 5 of both his native UK and the international charts. He has barely paused for breath since. A testament to a professional life lived exclusively within the dance music space, ‘TH3RTY’s ti

Armin van Buuren took over Rotterdam Centraal station during rush hour this week, delivering an impromptu performance ahead of the highly anticipated A State of Trance Festival at Rotterdam Ahoy on February 21 and 22. The pictures and videos from the event capture the energy of the afternoon, serving as a perfect prelude to the memorable weekend ahead. This year’s A State of Trance Festival is set to deliver one of the strongest and most diverse programs in the event’s history—and will

Iconic nightclub fabric London has unveiled the long-anticipated update to its Room 1 Bodykinetic dancefloor, marking the final stage of its Room 1 sound system renovation project. Completing a renovation that began in 2024 as part of the club’s extensive ‘fabric25’ celebrations, the all-new Bodykinetic dancefloor – the first upgrade to the floor since fabric opened in 1999 – features 36 units of Powersoft’s mould-breaking moving-magnet transducer, Mover, reimagining how audiences connect with s

OMEARA called off the controversial event, organised as an "unofficial afterparty" for the Alliance For Responsible Citizenship (ARC) Continue reading...

New York-based DJ, producer, and artist P La Cangri is making waves globally once again with her latest Afro House single, Atrevete (Afro House Boss of the Block Mix). Her fresh and unique sound is captivating DJs and clubbers around the world, solidifying her place as one of the most in-demand artists in the scene today. Even before its official release on February 7th, 2025, Atrevete has already charted impressively, landing at #19 and #17 on the Afrobeat Top 100 Congolese Charts. The track’s

Solomun+1 is back to take up the most iconic slot in the weekly party calendar when he returns to Pacha Ibiza every Sunday from 8 June to 5 October 2025. Once again this will be one of the most desirable tickets on the island as the Croatian house king is joined by a carefully curated selection of guests from across the house and techno music spectrum.    Solomun’s renowned +1 concept has made him the ‘King of Sundays’ in Ibiza. It has a cult-like following and a signature sound that unites da

In a captivating fusion of music and film, Yellow Claw’s explosive 2024 hit “CRUSH” with Natte Visstick and RHYME, originally released in March 2024, ignites Nicole Kidman’s unforgettable rave scene in Halina Reijn’s new film “Babygirl” (2024), starring Nicole Kidman, Harris Dickinson, Antonio Banderas.    The Dutch-directed movie throws Kidman into the heart of a pulsating underground party, where “CRUSH” sets the sonic stage for one of the film’s standout moments. The track’s chorus “I got a

Famous When Dead Records, the newly formed label by CASH ONLY is set to release its first single “Another One”, a driving Tech House cut from UK DJ/Producer Syncia. Following his recent run of Top Ten hits on Beatport, Traxsource and ARIA Charts, the track is primed to dominate clubland this Summer. With a defined House and Techno edge, Syncia is already igniting the global scene with his fluid genre crossing releases. His trademark sound has already leveraged support on BBC Radio 1 and has rec

Your Paradise, the idyllic destination music festival in Fiji, is officially returning following a year off. From October 23-28, 2025, attendees will dance their nights away at the festival's breathtaking new home of Mana Island. "After a short break, Your Paradise is making its awaited return and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome you back to the ultimate island music experience," organizers said in an Instagram post. "This is your chance to secure your spot for a once-in-a-lifetime celebra

Orbit DJ Retreats is set to return in 2025 with two major events in Ibiza and Australia. The Ibiza retreat will take place from September 28th to October 3rd, while the retreat's first-ever Australian edition will be held in Byron Bay from August 24th to August 29th. Both promise hands-on learning experiences with a number of renowned DJs and electronic music producers The Ibiza lineup will feature workshops and one-on-one mentoring with Hot Chip, Orbital and BBC Radio 1's Sarah Story, among oth

Frank Butselaar, a former tax lawyer representing superstar DJs Tiësto and Afrojack, among other high-profile clients, has pleaded guilty to fraud. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York, Butselaar, 66, advised multiple "celebrity clients," including international fashion models, on setting up offshore infrastructures to conceal income from United States tax authorities. He allegedly filed false tax returns while operating as a shareholder at the Amsterdam

Insomniac, the leading creator of live music experiences, and Vibee, a company specializing in music-focused destination experiences, have revealed the lineup for Hotel EDC 2025. Scheduled for May 15-18, the event will transform Virgin Hotels Las Vegas into a lively hub of music and excitement as the official hotel partner of Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC), the world’s largest dance music festival. For the first time ever, the resort’s stunning pool will host four days of themed pool part

Following Alesso’s recent revelation about his battles with tinnitus, Martin Garrix has opened up about his own experience with the condition, shedding light on how it has affected his day-to-day life in a new interview. Garrix recently appeared on Raj Shamani's Figuring Out podcast, in which he opened up about how his tinnitus has impacted his work and personal life. He detailed how he hears a "nonstop beep" in his ear and copes with the condition by playing background music at all times to ma

Ushuaïa Ibiza is gearing up for one of its biggest summers yet in 2025 and with the return of Tomorrowland x Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike and Martin Garrix, it promises to be yet another unforgettable summer of world-class parties. Tomorrowland x Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike: The Reflection of Love Kicking off on May 14th and running all the way until September 24th, Tomorrowland and Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike bring their signature energy and spectacular visuals with ‘The Reflection of Love

Coachella‘s 2025 lineup has been unveiled—a bit earlier than normal—and Goldenvoice has once again delivered an impressive array of electronic acts that promise to electrify the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. Scheduled over two weekends, April 11 – 13 and April 18 – 20, Coachella continues its tradition of blending iconic acts with artists ready to catch their big break in the electronic music scene. In 2024, Coachella introduced a brand new Quasar stage, which featured extended sets fro

Afterlife, the electronic music powerhouse founded by Tale Of Us, has announced its expansion into the festival market with two major events planned for 2025. The inaugural Afterlife Festivals will take place May 9-10 at Mexico City's Hipódromo de las Américas and June 13-14 at Barcelona’s Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. The expansion represents what Afterlife calls "a new chapter" for the brand, which has grown to become one of electronic music's most recognizable names since its 2016 inception

Ravers will be sad to hear that Creamfields Hong Kong has been suddenly canceled. The event organizers posted on their official Instagram account on February 17, announcing via Stories that the festival will no longer be taking place. All attendees will be fully refunded without needing to apply for compensation. No official reason has been cited for the cancellation but of course, rumors have begun to swirl. Though not evident in the English Instagram Story, Creamfields’ Story in Chinese i

California-based DJ and producer SCRIPT has teamed up with South African artist JV to deliver their much-anticipated single, ‘Flex My Ice’, released on February 14, 2025, via Experts Only, the label founded by renowned DJ John Summit. ‘Flex My Ice’ has already garnered significant attention, earning support from industry heavyweights such as Tiësto, Korolova, and Mathame. Notably, John Summit featured the track during his Proper NYE set at San Diego’s Petco Park, amplifying its momentum ahea

*Featured Cover Photo Credit: Basile Caperan / Armada Music Electronic music pioneer Jan Blomqvist has released his third studio album, MUTE, a captivating concept album that blends reflective lyricism with infectious dancefloor energy. Available via his own label, Disconnected, in partnership with the world-famous dance/electronic music powerhouse label, Armada Music, the album coincides with his ongoing live tour. Crafted during his tours and completed in Berlin, MUTE invites listener

New York City is one of dance music’s global capitals. It is a city that always has a special relationship with Anjunabeats. A relationship that witnessed across Above & Beyond’s iconic ABGT100 show at Madison Square Garden. The label had also overseen their acoustic performance at Radio City Music Hall to open-air label takeovers throughout the city. An incredible 25-year relationship with the city that never sleeps! A Spectacle Awaits A celebration of the past, present,

So, maybe it’s not the end of Afterlife after all? The label/event brand announced it will be throwing the first editions of a new series of festivals during the early half of the year. Deemed “a new dimension for its dedicated community” this will undoubtedly bring a smile to the faces of many Afterlife fans around the globe, even if it’s still a big change. The Afterlife festivals will take place in Mexico City and Barcelona on May 9-10 and June 13-14, respectively. At this time, there are no

2025 has been a tumultuous year so far for Tale Of Us with many rumours swirling around of them breaking up. Despite this it looks like they will be continuing to work together with the announcement of two Afterlife Festivals coming later this year. Each festival will take place over two days with the first coming May 9th and 10th in Mexico City at the Hipódromo de las Américas followed by one June 13th and 14th in Barcelona at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Lineups are yet to be unveiled,

Becky Hill There are few voices in EDM that have been heard across as wide of a range of absolute classics as Becky Hill’s. Collaborating with the likes of Oliver Heldens, David Guetta, and Chase & Status, she has lent her voice to some of electronic music’s biggest hits such as the UK Number 1 smash hit ‘Gecko (Overdrive)’ with Oliver Heldens, Wilkinsons’ unforgettable ‘Afterglow’, MEDUZA’s ever amazing ‘Lose Control’, and countless more. Her incredible voice has transcended genres and has