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ZHU is stepping behind the camera with 24 Hours of Grace, a new documentary feature premiering at SXSW. The "Faded" hitmaker has always embraced the shadows, but in his first documentary, he's stepping into the light. No stranger to reinvention, ZHU serves as the film's director, producer and screenwriter, crafting an intimate portrait of an artist at a crossroads. 24 Hours of Grace follows ZHU as he returns to San Francisco to record GRACE, his fourth studio album, inside a gothic cathedral tha

The Party’s Over. The club lights on. You heard about an afters. The sun’s just coming up and the light is a distraction. The main event is over, what next? Because you’re…NOT GOING HOME With a foreword by journalist Kate Spicer, the book documents the Summer of 1998 as photographer Mischa Haller travelled across the UK to chronicle clubbers and partygoers in the small hours of the morning. The idea was to show what it felt like to be young, up all night in that slightly woozy, surreal state

UNTOLD Festival celebrates 10 years of existence and promises a legendary edition in Romania this summer. The gem music festival is welcoming the first artists who are preparing unique shows for the anniversary edition: Anyma, Martin Garrix, Armin van Buuren, Fisher, Tiësto, Alok, Steve Angello, Adriatique, Black Coffee, Dom Dolla, Hugel, Marco Carola, and more. Post Malone, Becky Hill and Rag’N’Bone Man are the first live acts revealed. The iconic UNTOLD X will host exclusive premieres and spec

Contemporary Belgian Techno powerhouses Charlotte de Witte and Amelie Lens come together on a groundbreaking new One Mind EP. The tracks come in between their back-to-back sets, which took place at Flanders Expo in Ghent last weekend and will finalize February 8th 2025, for which they sold 69,000 tickets. One Mind EP To enhance the unified concept of the EP, both Amelie and Charlotte’s voices are subtly layered into the tracks, together, as one. The brilliant ‘One Mind’ kicks off wi

Commanding the Electronic Music stage with her distinct vocals and multifaceted approach emerges Jaki Nelson; a singer, songwriter, producer, and Certified Platinum artist, her creativity has turned the heads of genre enthusiasts and VIP names worldwide, continuing to cement her as a highly respected asset within the genre today. With limitless bounds to her creativity, her journey remains exciting, filled with even more promise as she feeds her artistic hunger and explores new avenues of expres

Do Not Sleep is returning home to the iconic Amnesia Terraza for its 2025 Ibiza season with an unforgettable opening party on Thursday, May 15th. Initially, the party will run every Thursday before shifting to Tuesdays from June 3rd, culminating with the Amnesia Terraza season closing on Tuesday, July 8th. This year, the event series raises the bar with globally renowned names alongside hot-topic, up-and-coming talent that promises a season that will leave you wide awake and craving more.

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Renowned songwriter JJ PARKI is set to release his highly anticipated EP, ‘My Infernal World (Ode to Lina & Paw) – The Remixes’, on February 14th, 2025. GETTING TO KNOW JJ PARKI Introduce yourself and your project: JJ PARKI, songwriter.  JJ PARKI & Co. (Collaborations in creative Company) Explain what musical genre fits you best: My roots are in EDM, and fusing sounds with my collaborators is a real buzz.  However, I can’t resist projects in other genres, such as singer-songwriter

“Closing Night,” the much-rumored exclusive new bonus track from the special edition “Pharrell Williams Edition Cover,” of The Weeknd‘s new album Hurry Up Tomorrow,” is a collaboration with the Swedish House Mafia. Released last Friday, January 31st, Hurry Up Tomorrow is The Weeknd’s farewell album under his identity, featuring Justice, Anitta, and Travis Scott with Mike Dean, Justice, and Giorgio Moroder producing. Originally Hurry Up Tomorrow had two additional tracks; today, the SHM-produced

Following the massive success of his November 2024 single ‘Heavy Heart’ with Skrillex and Firebox DML, Loco Dice is back with his first release of the year, ‘Road Runner’. This powerhouse collaboration with the legendary Carl Cox is the second of six singles leading up to Loco Dice’s newly announced album ‘Purple Jam’, which is scheduled for release on May 23, 2025. Out today via Virgin Records, ‘Road Runner‘ takes things in a fresh direction, offering fans an exciting new cutting-edge track t

Announced for the 5th edition are the likes of Arapu, Dan Ghenacia, DJ Harvey, DJ Tennis, Jamie Jones, Luciano, Traumer and more The much loved and recently elevated MOGA Caparica is celebrating its 5th anniversary in Portugal with five days of magical OFF and IN events from 28 May to 1 June 2025. Following the success of last year’s new format, this milestone edition is expected to welcome 28,000 attendee’s over the five days. and will be a fully-fledged beach festival on the Atlantic coast wi

There’s few bigger producers in the world of electronic music than the iconic Italian trio of MEDUZA. With ‘Piece of Your Heart’, ‘Paradise’, and ‘Lose Control’ among many other hits, the trio has made its mark in the electro house and progressive house genres. EDMHouseNetwork had the chance to catch up with MEDUZA member Mattia Vitale onboard Groove Cruise 2025 to talk everything electronic music production: Q1: “In terms of playing Groove Cruise, how is it different from, playing Tomorrowland

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Keinemusik is back at Pacha Ibiza for a one-night-only set on 18 May 2025. After a year of sold-out shows worldwide, the Berlin-based trio returns to their signature cherry cloud for a night of pure vibe.   Last year, they rolled into Pacha Ibiza for a packed out party that saw them serve up one of the most special nights of the season. They played under their now iconic Keinemusik cloud, which has been a focal point at groundbreaking headline shows, from Ibiza and Tulum to Egypt and London.   

Ben Hemsley, Chris Stussy, Doorly, Denny, DJ Gigola, Jess Bays, LF System, Sam Divine and more all added   Hideout is Croatia’s original and best festival experience and today the complete line-up and beach party details are revealed for their unmissable 15th anniversary edition. Taking place from 22nd – 26th June 2025, Hideout is five days of non-stop musical action, adventure and holiday escapism on Zrce Beach.  Every year, Hideout gets underway with a bang with the legendary opening beac

Héctor Oaks, Shlømo, Luude, Holy Goof, Indira Paganotto, Steve Aoki, Fedde Le Grand, Da Capo, Enoo Napa, Miss Bashful and more will feature at Bootshaus through the first half of 2025   Bootshaus Cologne has been a driving force in the German scene for decades and that continues in early 2025 with a blistering array of events featuring leading brands and international DJs across the techno, bass, house and EDM spectrum.  Bootshaus Cologne leans into its reputation as a wild child of the und

Talking to Dr Dubplate is like catching up with an old mate who’s seen it all but never lost his grounding. No ego, no front—just raw passion for the music and an unwavering love for the culture. A proper South London grafter, he’s lived every role in the rave ecosystem, from handing back your cloakroom ticket at the legendary Plastic People to commanding decks at some of the world’s biggest clubs. He’s not afraid to admit mistakes, embrace vulnerability, or share wisdom gained through years in

Auris Presents and Insomniac, the top music festival and live events experience producer worldwide have revealed the much-awaited lineup for the second edition of Beyond Wonderland Chicago. In 2024, we want to Beyond Wonderland Chicago. Our experience. Coming back to Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island on June 7–8, 2025, the most recent addition to the cherished Beyond Wonderland brand promises an unmatched immersive experience in The Windy City. Attendees will be carried down the rabb

The Movement Music Festival has unveiled its complete lineup for 2025, featuring more than 115 artists set to perform at Detroit’s Hart Plaza during Memorial Day Weekend, May 24–26, 2025 Headliners and Notable Performances Belgian techno sensation Charlotte de Witte joins previously announced headliners Carl Cox (Live) and John Summit. The festival will also feature a special back-to-back set by Detroit legends Carl Craig and Moodymann, accompanied by Underground Resistance co-founder Mi

The world’s iciest festival is in full force right now as Igloofest Montreal is itching is way towards its last weekend. However, before getting back on the cold dancefloor for Weekend #4, we need to take a look back on a memorable performance by one of the all-time greats. On January 31, 2025, Igloofest Montreal transformed the Old Port into a pulsating winter wonderland, headlined by the legendary Steve Angello. Despite the biting cold, with temperatures dipping to -10°C, the energy was e

We Belong Here is gearing up for its 2025 edition in Miami, and the festival promoters just completed the full lineup. To emphasize, the festival will take place during the for March 1-2 weekend at Virginia Key Beach Park. The return of the flagship festival in Miami comes off of the great success the festival had at its inaugural Central Park edition in New York City back in October. Furthermore, the 2025 edition of the We Belong Here Festival will showcase over 60 performances and promise

The universe of dance music festivals is filled with amazing events, and most people would think first of Ultra Music Festival, EDC Vegas, and Tomorrowland. These festivals have incredible lineups, huge layouts, and outstanding production, but at the end of the day, they’re just music festivals. Groove Cruise is something more than that, and more comparable to Tomorrowland or Burning Man because it’s an A-to-Z experience. After attending Groove Cruise 2025, it’s easy to see why the event just ad

ANOTR have released their third album, On a Trip, a 14-track record released via their own No Art label. Two years in the making, the stunning album flaunts their evolution and dedication to pushing the boundaries of house music. On a Trip is a vibrant blend of modern house, disco and timeless grooves. The ascendent Dutch duo has mastered a sound that fuses 70s-inspired disco and psychedelia with contemporary house music, crafting tracks that feel both nostalgic and fresh. Their music is effortl

The birthplace of techno will play home to one of the year's best electronic music lineups after Paxahau, the organizers of Detroit's Movement Festival, revealed who will take the stage in 2025. The world's finest techno artists and their fans will descend upon Detroit's Hart Plaza for three days of non-stop music over Memorial Day Weekend. Since 2000, the storied festival has taken over the beautiful waterfront venue on the city's waterfront with multiple stages celebrating all things techno as

DJ Susan, house music's architect of sweat-soaked dancefloors, is flipping the script with the launch of Peak Dial, a new record label dedicated to bass music.  Known for his infectious energy and groove-driven sets, Susan is now venturing into heavier sonic terrain, emphasizing a focus on the genre's foundational sounds while carving out fresh opportunities for emerging artists. It's a big move for the gregarious founder of Hood Politics Records, who has long been beloved as both a flag-bearer