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Stefan Engblom, one-half of the influential Swedish EDM duo Dada Life, has successfully undergone a liver transplant after battling a rare liver disease, Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis. The chronic condition, which affects the bile ducts and can lead to liver failure, had forced Engblom to step away from touring as he awaited a donor liver. The DJ shared the severity of his condition in a heartfelt message to fans prior to the surgery, describing undergoing seven procedures over the past 18 mont

Words by Alex Lambeau and Zach Salafia PACS – FAREWELL EP The man behind many Tale of Us IDs, PACS, has finally released two of his most requested tracks on Ruback’s Error label. “Farewell” and “Timeshift” (2025 Remaster) are loaded with punchy synths and a heavy bassline. Named a Dancing Astronaut Artist To Watch in 2025, PACS first release of the year makes a bold statement for the year ahead. Max Styler – Don’t Stop EP Reigning Dancing Astronaut Breakout Artist of the Year, Ma

Legendary artist David Guetta will kick off his exclusive 2025 residency at Fontainebleau Miami Beach. The dates to mark are Friday, March 21, and Fontainebleau Las Vegas on Saturday, March 22, inside LIV. The debut of David Guetta’s Bleau Era establishes the resort as the only place to see the multi-GRAMMY® Award-winning DJ and producer in North America. DJ and producer David Guetta is a musical trailblazer, an international icon and among the most cherished electronic artists of our generati

The long-awaited collaboration between David Penn, Vintage Culture, and Raphaella, ‘Just Stay The Night’ kicks off Defected’s 2025 release schedule with a bang. This electrifying track had previously only been available as part of the sold-out 25th-anniversary limited edition vinyl box set. This song has made its release a must-listen for fans and collectors alike. Get ready for a captivating musical experience that promises to resonate throughout the year! Take a listen to ‘Just Stay The Night

Cue the Men in Black neuralyzers, because if you told us Will Smith would be headlining an EDM festival in 2025, we'd swear we were imagining things. The Academy Award-winning actor is set to headline Spain's Dreambeach Festival, which is scheduled for August 7-10 at the scenic Villaricos Beach. While he's no stranger to performing—his '90s rap hits with DJ Jazzy Jeff still hold cultural weight—his presence at a festival dominated by electronic artists raises eyebrows. Smith is headlining Dreamb

The GRAMMY® Award-winning international icon Tiësto kicks off his next creative chapter with PRISMATIC: PACK 1. It heralds his coveted PRISMATIC live sets, which sold out Forest Hills Stadium and Red Rocks Amphitheater. Moreover, it follows his performance at The Sphere Las Vegas as special guest to Anyma, and then the extended sunset performances at Zamna in Tulum and Club Space Miami. Prismatic: Pack 1 With PRISMATIC, Tiësto takes another massive leap forward, while being inspired

New York City’s premier underground event collective, Teksupport, proudly presents electronic music sensation Mau P’s multidisciplinary concept series, Baddest Behaviour. Set to take place at the Brooklyn Storehouse on and September 12th and September 13th, this event marks Mau P’s highly anticipated Teksupport debut and will feature an exclusive open-to-close performance from the trailblazing artist. The show on the 13th is sold out but the 12th is still available for purchase here. Mau P,

Some artists launch labels out of necessity. OMRI. is launching one out of inevitability. After setting dance floors ablaze from Brooklyn Mirage to Burning Man’s playa, the Tel Aviv-bred selector is channeling his eclectic vision into Collecting Dots Records, with its debut release “Mission Impossible” landing January 31st. The track, which has already earned rotation from melodic techno titans Solomun and Adriatique, feels like a mission statement. OMRI.’s signature sound – that sweet spot

Works like this are the ones that keep the warm, kind part of this industry alive and afloat. Thanks, Q! It’s been two whole weeks since Qrion released her second artist album, We Are Always Under The Same Sky, so I know I’m quite late to the party. But I truly wanted to take this time to simmer each track in my head and appreciate the work put into this piece, because I’ve read the story, and it’s an act of respect on my end to take each song in with care and patience. Well, matter of f

Terminal V is returning to Edinburgh’s Royal Highland Centre and Showground on the Easter Bank Holiday Weekend of Saturday, April 29th and Sunday April 20th, 2025. This multi-stage event will welcome over 100 house and techno acts and now the day splits are revealed. Terminal V now has a global reputation for its excellence on all levels. From the carefully curated lineup which pushes at boundaries rather than relying on the same names, to its electrifying production, state of the art sound

Club Space just gave participants of the Life Time Miami Marathon another reason to run: free admission and a drink. The Life Time Miami Marathon festivities kick off today, January 31st, and carry through the weekend. The race itself is scheduled to begin at 6am on February 2nd at the Kaseya Center in downtown Miami. Meanwhile, the city's iconic Club Space will be hosting its own event as well as a special promotion, "Race to Space." Beyond the free admission and complimentary drink, the club i

Coming from the team behind London's Warm-Up Parties, the new venue has been fitted with a Funktion-One soundsystem and an "immersive" layout Continue reading...

"Traveling for work" takes on a new meaning in the case of John Summit, who has announced that he's begun recording his sophomore album in London and Amsterdam. Not even a year removed from the release of his debut album Comfort In Chaos, Summit has been on a roll, releasing a slew of that singles that test the boundaries of his house music sensibilities. That includes the dubstep-infused "Gas Pedal," a rework of Sage the Gemini's hit of the same name released alongside Subtronics and Tape B. Th

On January 3, 2025, John Summit’s ‘Experts Only’ event made waves in Tulum 2025, setting the jungle ablaze with an unforgettable night of music, energy, and world-class performances. The highly anticipated event took place at the iconic Zamna Tulum, known for hosting some of the most electrifying electronic music experiences. The Unstoppable Lineup Headlined by John Summit, ‘Experts Only’ featured a carefully curated lineup of artists who delivered high-energy sets that captivated the au

Ah, the afterparty. Where sleep is taboo, dancing is mandatory and the only thing between you and the brink of collapse is another Red Bull-vodka. Before the next time you walk outside at 9am and hiss at the sun like a vampire, you'll probably hear Rich DietZ's new single, "After Show." One of the year's best tech house releases so far, the track is a hedonistic testament to endurance, excess and the kind of nights—or mornings—where time ceases to exist. Out now via Azureon Select, "After Show"

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A genuine superstar with #1 hits and over a billion cumulative streams to his name, Oliver Heldens is at the vanguard of the new generation of future house and techno music stars. Oliver’s career has been a whirlwind of mind-boggling success ever since his breakout hit ‘Gecko’ was taken to the UK #1 spot with a vocal from Becky Hill, with the record receiving Platinum sales status. A collaboration with Tiesto and remixes for Calvin Harris, The Chainsmokers, Coldplay, and Martin Garrix followed.

Ahead of the highly anticipated February 12th release of her sophomore album, ‘One Suitcase’, global pop sensation SHAB kicks off 2025 in style with her latest single, ‘Say It With Your Chest’. Released today, and co-written with Damon Sharpe (J-Lo, Kylie Minogue) and JHart (Kygo, Justin Bieber), this powerful anthem blends seductive melodies with empowering lyrics, serving as a bold statement piece that paves the way for SHAB’s exciting next chapter. ‘Say It With Your Chest’ combines hypnotic s

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Electronic musician Rebūke claims that ERA is a place for individuals to lose themselves in a realm of sound and image inside a mesmerizing sense of futurism. Rebūke is working with internationally known artist deadmau5 for “Endless” featuring Ed Graves for his first single of 2025, so launching the campaign leading into his debut studio album The World of ERA (scheduled for release later this spring). Officially out today, January 31, the single lands on Rebūke’s very own ERA label. Written wi

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Tiësto – Prismatic Vol. 1 (EP) Tiësto unveils Prismatic Vol. 1, an EP that dives into his club-focused sound, blending tech house grooves, progressive melodies, and high-energy drops. With each track designed to ignite dance floors, this release showcases Tiësto’s continued evolution and mastery of diverse styles. Armin van Buuren & John Christian – All Night Armin van Buuren teams up with John Christian for ‘All Night,’ a driving, festival-ready anthem packed with uplifting melodies and pul

News Welcome to our first-ever monthly round-up. Here you’ll find snippets of news from the world of bass this month. After December’s non-stop debauchery, we’ve made it through what always seems to be the longest month of the year. January is over, and what a month it’s been for bass music. Far from what Overview boss Peter Piper’s hilarious Dramatic Reading will have you believe, D&B has not been ruined, but after 40-ish years, it’s actually still doing rather well. Some mig

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 Disco Lines, wes mills - 11 mast glittr - somewhere puulse - what can i do whereisalex - Everything U Do M