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Scandinavia’s fastest-rising dance artist, joki, is back with a bang, releasing his highly anticipated dance-pop anthem aliceon February 28th, 2025, through NITRON Music and Sony Music Germany. Known for his infectious energy and ability to create irresistible melodies, joki has already amassed over 3 million monthly listeners on Spotify in just seven months, a testament to his rapid rise in the music scene. Following successful collaborations with Sam Feldt on TEN and Sevek on Coca, joki is pr

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CamelPhat, the Grammy-nominated DJ and production duo from the UK, bring their unique deep, groovy and melodic house sounds to Pacha ICONS for an exclusive musical trip.   The platinum-selling Liverpool duo have firmly established themselves as one of the most in-demand acts on the planet. From legendary residencies at the world’s best clubs including the last two summers at Pacha Ibiza to collaborations and chart topping singles with the likes of Anyma, Elderbrook, Jake Bugg and Jem Cook, the

2025 is shaping up to be a massive year for T & Sugah. With their latest release ‘Louder’ kicking things off this year, they are now working towards the first indoor edition of their very own High Tea Festival.  What started in 2011 as a musical collaboration between the two, grew to become the High Tea Music label in 2016, with the first Festival in 2022. With years of experience as producers and numerous sold-out events under their belt, they know the scene inside and out. “Go hard and

When Hilda Jackson was born, the idea of a "rave" would have been about as foreign a concept as TikTok dances and Boiler Room. Fast-forward 105 years, and the English woman is about to prove that basslines and glowsticks are just as much for centenarians as they are for kids exploring their first music festival. Set to celebrate her 105th birthday on February 25th, Jackson, according to BBC News, has one request: a full-fledged rave at her Derbyshire care home, complete with a live DJ, ultraviol

Gesaffelstein's dystopian world is once again expanding beyond the confines of the studio after the iconic French producer announced a new leg of his ongoing "Enter The Gamma" tour. A string of high-profile festival dates will showcase the dark, commanding energy of 2024's stunning GAMMA album, Gesaffelstein's first full-length project in five years.  Last year, the shadowy producer made his highly anticipated live return with a series of large-scale shows and select festival appearances, includ

In the wildest crossover since Chardee MacDennis met beer pong, electronic music fans across the country are preparing to dance their nights away at "SUNNY RAVE," a tour inspired by It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. Organized by Austin-based electronic artist dj pressed, the tour is taking the absurd and chaotic energy of "The Gang" to new levels. "My personality is pretty much a string of Always Sunny references, loud electronic noises and desperate cries for attention, so the 'SUNNY RAVE Tour

One week after sending out ‘Bibis Tower’ to all fans who subscribed to his mail list, Skrillex sent out another surprise track today. Titled ‘Scut,’ the song is one of the artist’s most anticipated IDs, having been played for the first time at Lost Lands 2023 by Infekt. Featuring a riddim sound, ‘Scut’ focuses on taking fans through an instrumental journey, rather than a lyrical experience. After reinventing his style and releasing various genres of music since his comeback, Skrillex‘s new song

The email arrived quietly, with a subject line so nondescript it could have easily been mistaken for a routine work message: "Mix test." No announcement, no cryptic social media tease, just an unassuming note from Skrillex himself. "Good Monday from my mixing room in Los Angeles," the body of today's email reads. "Hope you are keeping well." Fans who opened the attachment expecting further pleasantries were instead met with something far more explosive: a preview of his unreleased track, "Scut."

The email arrived quietly, with a subject line so nondescript it could have easily been mistaken for a routine work message: "Mix test." No announcement, no cryptic social media tease, just an unassuming note from Skrillex himself. "Good Monday from my mixing room in Los Angeles," the body of today's email reads. "Hope you are keeping well." Fans who opened the attachment expecting further pleasantries were instead met with something far more explosive: a preview of his unreleased track, "Scut."

There's a certain irony in the fact that one of electronic music's most compelling new voices built his career around the challenge of using his actual voice. In his new documentary, The World Pushed Against You, Shrimpnose reveals how electronic music became his truest form of expression in a world that all too often demands verbal fluency. The DJ and producer, whose whose real name is Riley Smithson, has navigated a stutter since the age of five. About 1% of the world's adults live with a stut

Martin Garrix, the best DJ in the world, will return to Ushuaïa Ibiza for his 10th residency this summer. This will be a historic event that solidifies his position as one of the most important people in electronic music. In honor of this important anniversary, the Dutch superstar will launch “X,” a unique residency idea that honors ten years of groundbreaking performances, cutting-edge sound, and career-defining moments at the island’s best outdoor club. It will be open every Thursday from June

Frank Butselaar, a prominent tax attorney known for representing world-famous DJs Tiësto and Afrojack, has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for tax fraud in New York. A serious blow to Butselaar, a 65-year-old consultant dubbed the “taxman to the stars” by the Dutch press. Tax Fraud This outcome of the fraud could provide advantageous for Butselaar’s clients Afrojack and Tiësto. The court has ordered Butselaar to pay an astonishing $19.25 million in restitution. This is the amount

Sandro Cavazza, one-half of the hit record ‘Forever Yours‘ alongside Avicii, recently opened up on socials clarifying he’s against releasing the Demo version now out to the public. The artist, who allegedly has more unreleased material with Tim, made a statement on his social media mentioning he didn’t approve of the release of the track as a standalone single. “Just so you all know“, the statement starts, “I have not agreed on released this as a single. I have only agreed on releasing Tim’s

Hangar Belgium makes big news about its triumphant return to one of the city’s most famous landmarks, as ANYMA gets ready to take over the Atomium for a long DJ set. This amazing event is a big deal because it’s been four years since Hangar’s last show at this architectural wonder. The news adds to Hangar’s already impressive 2025 schedule, making them even more of a leader in putting together electronic music events in Brussels. The highly anticipated Hangar Festival at the Port of Brussels (A

Sammy Virji is kicking off 2025 with a bang by dropping a stunning new single, "Guess We’re Not the Same," via Astralwerks. Out now via Astralwerks, the track arrives amid the meteoric success of Virji's 2024 hit "Damager," which was named by EDM.com as one of the year's best songs. The UK Garage sensation first teased it during his Boiler Room performance in Denver before receiving support by Four Tet, who rinsed it in his recent set for The Lot Radio NYC. "Guess We’re Not the Same" opens with

Chris Lake is no stranger to creating a spark on the dancefloor, but with his latest track, he's melting hearts instead. Released on Valentine's Day, "Ease My Mind" is a subtle stylistic shift for the house music powerhouse, an intimate offering that trades his high-energy club artillery for something more delicate and soul-soothing. Teaming up with Amsterdam-based vocalist Abel Balder, Lake crafts a track that feels like a warm embrace in every respect. Balder, whose signature vocals have alrea

When Martin Garrix first took control of Ushuaïa's stage's in 2015, Facebook was still cool and TikTok didn't exist. Ten summers ago, Garrix debuted at the iconic Ibiza club as a starry-eyed, 18-year-old DJ. He's now returning for his 10th straight year and celebrating by virtue of an ambitious new residency, "X," according to a press release shared with EDM.com. It's a full-circle moment for the Dutch superstar. Running every Thursday from June 19th to September 25th, the "distinct residency co

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The internationally famous electronic duo Adriatique will make history at London’s famous Royal Albert Hall on Thursday, April 17, 2025, when they play from opening night until the venue closes. They will be the first DJs to play there from start to finish. Adriatique will bring their classic hits to life by having guest singers join them on stage. This will be a one-night-only show that London will remember for a long time. Pre-sale tickets for Adriatique at the Royal Albert Hall go on sale

The Neighbors and Simone Vitullo have teamed up to release a powerful reimagining of ‘Back to Black’, featuring the exceptional vocals of Chloe Florence. Released on Go Deeva, this modern adaptation of the iconic Amy Winehouse track has resonated with audiences worldwide, achieving remarkable milestones across streaming platforms and charts. A PROJECT INSPIRED BY LEGENDARY MUSIC The idea for this project originated in the summer of 2022, when the announcement of the Back to Black biopic reignite

Cyazon releases his next Melodic Dubstep single, presenting ‘Home’ featuring the vocals of Singer-Songwriter Natalie Shay. With his 2025 off to a powerful start already, having released his single ‘My Way Out’ alongside Gracie Van Brunt just last month as part of Bassrush Records’ compilation, ‘The Prophecy 11,’ Cyazon has set his bar high, remaining creatively ambitious as he brings more music to listeners. Within his latest production, Cyazon builds on the uplifting sound that has become his s

Jody Vukas keeps his momentum high as he unveils another track via Distant Drum Recordings; a Melodic House & Techno production, his ‘Never Doubt’ offers listeners an opportunity to discover his signature hard-hitting sound, inviting them to immerse themselves in a soundscape where pounding beats and intricate melodies converge. During 2025 so far, Jody Vukas has already released a series of original tracks and remixes, building his production catalogue to ensure he continues to take steps t

Producer and DJ Alphones unleashes his latest Tech House single, ‘Hard Melody,’ via Ray Collect Records, inviting listeners to dive deeper into his sonic world as he returns with more music that highlights his style, approach, and diverse tapestry of influences. Since becoming an active participant in the Electronic Music community in 2015, immersing himself in the House and Techno scenes, Alphones has been working to carve out a path for himself within the genre, with this new release coming as