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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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The Saudi desert whispered of change as the gates of 1001 Festival opened under the stars of Riyadh on April 24 and 25. Unlike the soaring spectacle of Soundstorm, this event arrived quieter, smaller, but infinitely more meaningful. There were no headlining rappers, no genre collisions. This was not about attracting everyone. It was about calling the right ones. Not an echo of the West, nor a repetition of the past. It was something new. Something purely Saudi. A declaration in rhythm and light

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

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, SNK’s highly anticipated 2.5D fighter game, drops April 24, 2025, but its soundtrack is already making noise by partnering with 11 global DJs. The game doesn’t just revive a beloved fighting series, it fuses it with modern electronic music culture to create something bigger: a fully immersive gaming experience. An In-Game OST Which Looks Like a Festival Lineup At the heart of this collaboration dubbed ‘REV IT UP’, is a simple idea: music shouldn’t just sit

You raved, you roamed, you reunited with thousands of beautiful strangers. Now it’s time to give your body, brain, and soul a much-needed recharge.  As a former Division I college athlete, a corrective exercise specialist, and a longtime raver, I’m spilling all the secrets on how to properly recover after an incredible weekend under the electric sky at EDC Las Vegas 2025. These slept-on but science-backed recovery tips will help you not just bounce back, but actually level up from the experienc

Only right can happen when progressive house kings meet in the studio. 11 years ago, the world was blessed with ‘Payback,’ one of the most emblematic tracks in all history of electronic dance music. Steve Angello, one third of Swedish House Mafia, and Dimitri Vangelis & Wyman, a legendary name in the progressive house world, united in 2014 to create what became a generational song. Traveling all over the world, ‘Payback’ provided, and still provides, the soundtrack of sunny festival days and

As luscious dub chords enter spring, we present our quarterly dub and ambient techno chart on Magnetic, featuring the latest releases of chosen labels, tracks, and artists around the world, ranging from nature soundscapes to more groovy dubs for the dance floor. Ishtadi orchestrates the sounds of ...Continue reading

Following 16 years of restoration, Teatro Pereyra is set to re-open next month as a state-of-the-art theatre, music venue and more Continue reading...

It is possible to unearth latent abilities in the most unlikely of settings. Take 12ayo, a musician from East Los Angeles who has family in Mexico and El Salvador. Until a serendipitous meeting at a barbershop, music was never on his radar. Something about 12ayo stood out to his barber, who prompted the question of whether or whether he had ever explored a career in music. Twelve year old 12ayo was interested enough to give music a shot despite his complete lack of knowledge in the field. With t

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In February 2011, Nadia Ali together with Starkillers and Alex Kenji released ‘Pressure,’ a house record that attracted modest attention from the electronic dance music scene. Two months later, Alesso published his take on ‘Pressure,’ a track that took the progressive house genre to the next level. If the original was made to be played in venues such as nightclubs from Ibiza, Alesso’s version was made to drive crowds crazy at the biggest festivals in the world. Its build-up and euphoria captiva

Steve Aoki’s remix of Kid Cudi’s “Pursuit of Happiness,” featuring MGMT and Ratatat, burst onto the scene on December 5, 2009. This remix remains one of Aoki’s most iconic creations, resonating with listeners worldwide and leaving an incredible mark in not just the EDM world, but Hip-Hop too. The original version of “Pursuit of Happiness,” from Kid Cudi’s debut album Man on the Moon: The End of Day, is a journey through themes of self-discovery, fame, and existential doubt. Steve Aoki took the t

Donatella Petrucci is a 16-year-old singer, songwriter based in London, UK who has been singing and writing her own songs from the tender age of 8, learning piano at grade level and conquering guitar accompanied by a commercially angelic tone and perfect set of vocals. Donatella fell in love with EDM & Dance during the lockdown pandemic of Covid-19, penning her first ever single “What Do I Do Now?” after analyzing the effects of Covid across the world to families and partners.  “What Do I N

1788-L's ominous new project feels less like an EP and more like an urgent transmission from the ambitious fringes of sound design.  With NU-TYPE vol. 1, the producer has inked his first release on Rezz's HypnoVizion label. And it doesn't just simply just push the envelope—it obliterates it with a barrage of seismic basslines and genre-defying song structures. The project's opening salvo, “Wartype” (with Quackson), sets the tone with thunderous, cinematic impacts that evolve into a frenzy of gro

When he debuted in 2018, 1788-L was everything. He was on every lineup, had collaborations with Rezz, Illenium, and more, and was hyped to become a leader in the midtempo scene. Then, the pandemic happened. While some soldiered through and found success with live streams and other forms of engagement, others retreated and focused on mental health, production, brand, design, or just themselves. Whatever the case, 1788-L’s output in COVID era decreased compared to the previous few years, but t

Enigmatic artist 1788-L has teamed up with Seattle-based producer/DJ Quackson for a new collaboration ‘WARTYPE’ out now via HypnoVizion. A ferocious force from start to finish, ‘WARTYPE’ is an electrifying kickoff to 1788-L’s new era. ‘WARTYPE’ sees 1788-L continue to experiment with intense and complex sound design alongside HypnoVizion alum Quackson. Thunderous builds offset cataclysmic drops as ‘WARTYPE’’s intensity heightens with each twist and turn. Complementary to both 1788-L and Quack

It’s been a whirlwind week for 1991. The London-based DJ and producer released his latest track ‘Cyclone’ ft. Mugatu on Thursday and by Saturday, was closing out Cosmic Meadows at EDC Las Vegas with the Drum and Bass collective WORSHIP. If 1991 was considered an emerging artist before, it’s safe to say he’s now fully launched. ‘Cyclone’ exemplifies 1991’s distinctive style, blending high-energy rhythms with intricate soundscapes, a hallmark that has earned him a dedicated following. A gr

At the turn of the century, dance music had a distinct sound that fused warehouse techno with sweeping trance riffs, creating an atmosphere that now conjures memories of glowsticks, green lasers, and parachute pants. Many artists today try to recapture that magic, but few succeed—until now. The UK’s 1991 has managed to blend the essence of the late ’90s and early 2000s with modern drum and bass in his nostalgic dancefloor anthem ‘Jungle’ featuring Alex Hosking. Released on the Chaos/Polydor