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In just a few days, We Belong Here’s inaugural Central Park Festival touches down at the Wollman Rink on October 4-6. Besides the unique venue location, the festival will feature We Belong Here’s signature 360-stage, a staple of its annual Miami event. This immersive stage design fosters a connection between the DJ, the crowd, and the dancefloor, creating an unforgettable experience for all attendees. Those who attended their We Belong Here series at Governors Island this fall got a preview of

With Colorado’s Global Dance Festival just a few weeks away, it’s time for a closer look at the artists hitting the stages July 26 and 27 at the National Western Complex Center. This year’s festival promises an electrifying atmosphere with state-of-the-art stage productions and immersive visual effects. Attendees can also expect a diverse lineup featuring both established names and rising stars across various subgenres of electronic music. Headliners The Chainsmokers, Duke Dumont, Gryffin, and F

Those who have been to EDC Las Vegas know it's not just a music festival—it's a canvas for memories. The concrete of the Las Vegas Motor Speedway transforms into a mosaic for self-expression each May. Here, worries and burdens shed like snakeskin, replaced by a shared heartbeat soundtracked by the very best in electronic dance music. And if you've been there, you can attest there aren't many festivals on earth where the euphoria is this palpable. The air itself thickens with the collective energ

It may be the middle of August, but Charli XCX's "brat summer" has kept the season red-hot—under the guise of a lurid green shade. Its likely you've heard the phrase by now, what with the phrase and its signature green palette taking over social media platforms and signage worldwide. But what exactly is "brat summer"? Deriving from her sixth studio album BRAT, the term was characterized by Charli as someone who rocks "a pack of cigs, a Bic lighter and a strappy white top with no bra" on the BBC'

Summer 2024 was one for the books, with dance floors across the globe buzzing with energy and excitement. As festivals lit up the nights and beach parties stretched into the early hours, five artists emerged as the true stars of the season. Here’s a look at the dance artists who absolutely dominated this summer. 1) Charli XCX Charli XCX has always been a pop sensation, but this summer, she fully embraced the dance music scene—and the results were electric. Her latest album, ‘Hyperdrive’, brought

Atlanta, the city renowned for its musical innovation and cultural vibrancy, has seen its share of celebrated festivals over the years. Yet, among its historic lineup, some of those have come and gone, leaving a lasting impression before disappearing from the scene. Here’s a look at five defunct Atlanta music festivals, examining their rise and fall and revealing the stories behind their brief but memorable impact on the city’s festival landscape.   1. Tomorrowworld   Tomorrowworld was a spinoff

Reimagined and better. Remixes are one of the biggest parts in music, being the official way to release an artist’s vision of a track originally created by someone else. Throughout time, we have been blessed with some amazing reworks that to this date are still huge and receive appreciation. Follow along the list as we are about to go down memory lane looking at 5 remixes that became bigger than the original track. Nadia Ali, Starkillers & Alex Kenji – Pressure (Alesso Remix) Back in 2011, A

It’s almost time to come back to the house music capital. From the following 30th of August to the 1st of September, Arc Music Festival will return to Chicago for the 2024 edition. It won’t be just the music festival as Arc is also ready to host a series of afterparties that will let you dance all day and night long. The lineup includes the most in-demand artists from the house and techno scene, including ANOTR, Carl Cox, Charlotte de Witte, Sven Vath, and more. With this stellar lineup, some

1. He voiced The Flying Dutchman in Spongebob Squarepants Most kids over in the Netherlands will have been blissfully unaware of this, but in the stop-motion special ‘Spongebob Squarepants: The Legend of Boo-Kini Bottom’ the voice behind The Flying Dutchman was from one of the biggest DJs in the world. Hardwell’s voice for the character is excellent and actually isn’t his first venture into voice acting as he did the voice for Mel the Pug in the Dutch version of ‘The Secret Life Of Pets.’ 2. Hi

Avicii, the Swedish DJ and producer who revolutionized electronic dance music, left behind a legacy of chart-topping hits that continue to inspire fans worldwide. While songs like ‘Wake Me Up’ and ‘Levels’ are celebrated as anthems of a generation, there are hidden gems within his discography that often go unnoticed. These forgotten tracks capture the essence of Avicii‘s genius, blending heartfelt melodies with groundbreaking beats. Here are five overlooked Avicii songs that deserve a second lis

When it comes to the world of electronic dance music, collaborations between superstar DJs and producers are always highly anticipated events. These joint efforts often result in massive hits that dominate festival stages and mainstream charts alike. However, some truly memorable collabs have flown under the radar over the years, overshadowed by the constant influx of new music. In this article, we revisit five forgotten EDM collaborations that deserve to be rediscovered and appreciated. Dav

Hardwell has grown a reputation for his explosive energy and innovative contributions to the EDM genre. He has released a number of tracks that have left a mark on the dance music scene. While some of his singles have achieved widespread acclaim, several standout tracks remain overlooked. Here’s a closer look at five forgotten Hardwell singles that deserve more attention. 1. Three Triangles (2014) Released in April 2014, “Three Triangles (Losing My Religion)” was a powerful collaboratio

One of the world’s most warm, welcoming and safe festivals is back with a bang from Friday, July 12th to Sunday, July 14th as ULTRA Europe returns to Park Mladeži in Split, Croatia. ULTRA Europe stands out for many renowned reasons – its next level production, the epic stage designs, world class sound and of course its great location in Croatia, near epic beaches that are safe and breathtaking and ripe for exploring. It is also a place where music lovers from hundreds of countries around

Spiderbait – Black Betty (Dom Dolla Remix) Dom Dolla has blown up massively over the past year with a lot of that uptick in popularity coming from his epic remix of Spiderbait’s ‘Black Betty.’ They had already put their spin on the original track by Ram Jam adding a whole lot more energy and then in 2023 Dom Dolla threw in a bit of house creating a track that blew up incredibly quickly. Videos of the remix from his sets went viral and then while performing in his homeland of Australia he got S

Gamer – GRX, Bassjackers Martin Garrix has done several amazing collaborations under his GRX alias, but the first ever GRX track is one that not many people have come across. Released in 2013 on Doorn Records, ‘Gamer’ was an epic collaboration with fellow upcoming stars of EDM, Bassjackers, which took on a heavy big room house sound. Despite this songs powerful bass and really creative lead sound, it’s one of the very few songs by Garrix that has less than a million streams on Spotify. Take a tr

Jung Jaeil vs ACRAZE – Squid Game Theme vs Do It To It (Zedd Mashup) In 2021 the first season of ‘Squid Game’ was hugely popular, but no one expected when Zedd took to the stage at EDC Las Vegas that he would find a way to incorporate this trend into his set. To the surprise of everyone the theme for ‘Squid Game’played to open up Zedd’s set which was then perfectly moulded into ACRAZE’s breakthrough track ‘Do It To It’ sending the crowd wild. This insane creativity from Zedd to bring together

Do you want to pick up a musical instrument? It can be tricky to pick one to learn, as there are so many beautiful instruments out there that all have their own benefits. Some are more sought out by bands than others, some are harder than the average instrument, and some offer a great solo-playing experience. One musical instrument you should consider is the bass guitar. It’s an impactful, important part of music, offering a framework for the entire song, including a steady rhythm. It might not

Electronic music is an interesting genre. There are countless collaborations that have taken the industry by storm and shocked the millions of fans around the world. Let’s take a look beyond the neon lights and booming bass drops and discuss five secret collabs that you probably didn’t know happened: Martin Garrix & Jay Hardway – Proxy Just over a decade ago in his early days, Martin Garrix dropped ‘Proxy’. Released as a gift to fans as a free download, this track was written and pro

In the vast sphere of electronic music, some of the most fascinating collaborations remain a mystery. These secret partnerships between artists have produced remarkable tracks that stayed hidden until now. Join as we uncover five surprising and lesser-known collaborations that you probably didn’t know about. 1. Porter Robinson & Zedd “Clarity” Porter Robinson, along with Matthew Koma, co-wrote the lyrics for Zedd‘s hit song “Clarity.” The track was released in 2012 and features vocal

Project Glow weekend is upon us! Back for their 3rd edition in Washington DC at RFK Festival Grounds April 27th and 28th, the festival will feature three stages with over fifty artists taking over the weekend full of dance music. Headliners include ILLENIUM, Zedd, deep house maestro Lane 8, Swiss melodic house queen Nora en Pure and REZZ currently dominating the bass and techno space. Some surprising b2b combinations this year will be ACRAZE b2b Wax Motif, and Jerro b2b Marsh. Here are 5 sets yo

Nashville may be known for country music, but Deep Tropics is helping solidify Music City as a major hub for EDM, too. This year's heavy-hitting, multi-genre electronic lineup includes RL Grime, Kaskade, Nora En Pure and many more. But the festival isn't just known for its top-tier artist bookings and jaw-dropping audiovisual production.  Deep Tropics, which is considered "the greenest festival in North America" offers an array of wellness and sustainability events. Bridging the gap between cult

Making its 6th edition this year, Same Same But Different is returning to California's idyllic Lake Perris State Park for three days and nights of radiant electronic music and intimate festival experiences. Since its humble beginnings back in 2018, SSBD has exponentially grown into one of the West Coast’s most popular boutique festivals. This year's fest, however, has the feel of its biggest and best so far. Tickets are on sale now for the 2024 edition, which boasts headlining sets from electron

Montréal's Old Port in 2025 once again became a luminous arctic playground for Igloofest, where the chill of the season only amplified the energy of the crowd. Dubbed "the world's iciest festival," Igloofest has grown from a small-scale winter gathering to one of the city's premier electronic music events, drawing tens of thousands each year since its inception back in 2007. But it returned bigger than ever in 2025, and EDM.com was on the ground to experience it. Imagine ravers dressed up in the

The future is blindingly bright for Chicago's North Coast Music Festival, which took over the Windy City for a Labor Day Weekend that ravers soon forget. As the last vestiges of Chi-town's summer began to fade, we were on the ground at this year's event, which brought the highest attendance numbers in the history of the festival. 90,000 attendees dance the days and nights away across three days at SeatGeek Stadium as well as North Coast's full-field practice dome and various fields in-between. T

EDM isn’t often a first choice of genre when it comes to soundtracks for films, but there have certainly been some notable instances of it. Here are our picks for the top 5 times EDM has appeared in films. Blade Confusion – New Order (Pump Panel Reconstruction Mix) There are few songs out there that have a more synonymous relationship with a film than that of ‘Confusion’ with ‘Blade.’ This iconic acid techno banger kicks off the film in style and is part of an equally iconic scene, the blood rav