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Hot off the heels of their last singles ‘Stick Ya Lips‘ and ‘House Music So Good,’ both of which served as a perfect prologue to their 2nd body of work, €URO TRA$H is back with the highly anticipated full album, House Music for Stripclubs. The 13-track project truly encapsulates the raw, edgy, club-friendly vibe of Yellow Claw‘s alter ego. The album is available via their label Barong Family. House Music for Stripclubs From the seductive bass lines of the opening track ‘10 Outt

While streaming platforms encapsulate our listening habits for the year, a new study takes it one step further by analyzing music's effect on body image. And it's music to our ears to hear that EDM is one of the top genres fostering body positivity. The study was conducted by Levity, a company specializing in weight loss support through a combination of prescription medications and personalized clinical guidance. They analyzed 360,997 songs across 1,849 body-positive playlists, and asked 1,000 A

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As we get closer to the end of the year, the rate at which new albums are coming out is going to be falling down and a new touring season is picking up. But, as the months get colder and the days get shorter, as we spend more time inside and with friends and family, we wanted to look back at ten albums from the past year you might have missed or might have just forgotten about to fill your time. We will have a separate Top 10 Albums list at the end of the year, but some of these albums might ap

Amapiano, the infectious South African house music genre, has come a long way.  While debates swirl about its origins, the consensus is clear: Amapiano is South African house music. Not everyone, however, discovered this mesmerizing and compelling sound at the same time. For some, their first introduction to the genre was the viral "Whistle Girl'' video, wherein Reneiloe Seemane vibes to "Jebson" by Kabza De Small and Thebelebe. For EDM.com readers, the Amapiano wave washed over in the latter ha

Enjoy the December 2023 edition of “Behind the Wedding Music,” a resource to help build wedding playlists for DJs. Each month we will highlight new songs and include a line of song lyrics, a description of the song’s emotional profile, and a few fun facts — designed to help you advise a wedding couple if [...] The post 10 Brand-New Songs for Your December Wedding Playlist appeared first on DJ Life Magazine.

Enjoy the February 2024 edition of “Behind the Wedding Music,” a resource to help build wedding playlists for DJs. Each month we will highlight new songs and include a line of song lyrics, a description of the song’s emotional profile, and a few fun facts — designed to help you advise a wedding couple if [...] The post 10 Brand-New Songs for Your February Wedding Playlist appeared first on DJ Life Magazine.

Enjoy the January 2024 edition of “Behind the Wedding Music,” a resource to help build wedding playlists for DJs. Each month we will highlight new songs and include a line of song lyrics, a description of the song’s emotional profile, and a few fun facts — designed to help you advise a wedding couple if [...] The post 10 Brand-New Songs for Your January Wedding Playlist appeared first on DJ Life Magazine.

Enjoy the March 2024 edition of “Behind the Wedding Music,” a resource to help build wedding playlists for DJs. Each month we will highlight new songs and include a line of song lyrics, a description of the song’s emotional profile, and a few fun facts — designed to help you advise a wedding couple if [...] The post 10 Brand-New Songs for Your March Wedding Playlist appeared first on DJ Life Magazine.

In the realm of music festivals, Coachella has always offered not only the greats of the electronic music scene, but also the next generation of contemporary superstars. Last year it was Calvin Harris, Kaytranada, Eric Prydz and—who could forget—the headlining trio of Skrillex, Fred again.. and Four Tet. Now in 2024, the desert oasis is once again set to pulse with genre-defying performances from iconic groups and groundbreaking solo artists alike. The 2024 Coachella lineup is a testament to the

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Every year, hundreds of thousands plan their escapes to the illusory grounds of EDC Las Vegas. And every year, going home becomes more and more sad. It's now the dreaded post-EDC Monday, which means the melancholia of an epic weekend's close is setting in, especially in that brutal southbound I-15 morning traffic. But it's obviously all worth it. Another bioluminescent dreamscape unfolded over the weekend at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, thanks to Insomniac Events. EDC continued to stand tall at

The “sophomore slump” is a well documented phenomenon in which a second effort fails to live up to the relatively high standards of the first effort. Common examples include schooling, athletics, television, or films and video games. Of course, it also applies to music wherein a hit debut album is followed by a second that can’t manage to live up to the first. Below are ten examples of EDM albums where the second was better than the first — not necessarily a “sophomore slump,” per se, as these

Above & Beyond are celebrating 10 years of totemic deep house music powered by their Anjunadeep label. Each week since 2014, the iconic trance trio welcomes some of their favorite producers to The Anjundadeep Edition, a weekly mix showcase hosted on their imprint's YouTube and SoundCloud channels. Since its debut on May 16th, 2014 with James Grant, we've seen mixes over the years from Lane 8, Luttrell, Tinlicker, Eli & Fur, Qrion, TSHA, Yotto and many more. Now, after 500 episodes, Above

It's hard to believe it's been a decade since an 18-year-old Martin Garrix launched The Martin Garrix Show, offering an intimate glimpse into the life and career of a generational DJ. Today marks 10 years since the premiere of the EDM superstar's online docuseries, which gives fans an inside look at his experiences as one of the world's leading electronic artists. Its episodes often feature behind-the-scenes footage from his studio sessions and candid personal moments from his life, and chronicl

As we approach EDC Las Vegas 2024, let’s rewind the clock and take a look at this year’s lineup compared to that of 2014, ten years prior. By contrasting the lineups from 2014 and the upcoming 2024 edition, we get a glimpse into how the scene and music taste has changed over the years. Back in 2014, EDC Vegas hosted a staggering lineup spanning hundreds of artists across the electronic music spectrum. While stacked with the biggest mainstream EDM names at the time like Avicii, Tiësto, Ca

It has been ten years since Austrian drum and bass maestro Mefjus released his seminal debut album Emulation on Kasra’s Critical Music, a game-changing record that not only redefined the genre’s sonic landscape but also set a major benchmark for innovation and production.  Two key aspects cannot be overstated. First, this album fundamentally altered the trajectory of drum and bass for years to come. Second, it was Critical Music that provided the platform for such freedom in bold artistic ex

“As we celebrate 10 years of the Heisenberg label, I’d like to share with you five outstanding tracks from our history. Each of these tracks has played a significant role in shaping the label’s journey and legacy.” – Saktu  Little Hado – Miscare “The first track released on Heisenberg is an outstanding 10-minute minimal journey—a masterclass in how Romanian minimal house sounded a decade ago. This release holds a special place in our history, not only for its musical brilliance but also fo

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We’ve come to hold new releases from Skrillex at arm’s length. After being promised, multiple times, multiple albums, and left wanting, the easiest thing to do is not have any expectations at all so that when something does come, it still feels like a gift. (Artists don’t owe us anything, but we’ve been teased and left dry many times already.) Out of nowhere today, 100 gecs dropped a surprise EP, Snake Eyes, including a 113-second collab with none other than Skrillex. Of course the production i

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1001tracklists, which aggregates set lists from all over the world, is in a uniquely data-driven position to accurately break down the actual top producers in any year (based on specific criteria). For their annual Top 101 Producers list, the ranking is determined by “the cumulative amount of unique DJ support for tracks played from October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2022.” A unique DJ support is one artist supporting a single track. If three artists each play a track once, this counts as three

After last year's remarkable event, the organizers of Lightning in a Bottle are returning for another round of the beloved SoCal festival, which returns to Buena Vista Lake over Memorial Day weekend. And as usual, the boundary-breaking fest is bringing along a massive lineup to provide the soundtrack to its many kaleidoscopic backdrops. This year the likes of Skrillex, Labrinth, James Blake, M.I.A. and more will headline LiB 2024, among others. In a lineup replete with special performances, Skre