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It's no secret that Tulum has emerged as a global hotspot for dance music culture. With its international allure and diverse venues ranging from beach clubs to jungle parties, Tulum offers a bottomless blend of electronic music experiences from sunrise to sunset. The city attracts tens of thousands of international attendees with its high season festivals, among them Zamna and Day Zero. Tulum's underground and local dance music scene, however, is just as vibrant and exciting. Let's dive into the

Daytime clubbing is not only becoming a thing, but also a trend. Here’s one for those who love going out and partying every now and then, but don’t want to sacrifice an entire day coming back down to Earth. A recent note posted by Startle suggests the usual clubbing-by-night schedule could be making a shift, a change in era if you will. The brand claims the term “Daytime Clubbing“, and daytime parties in general, have seen an increase of 800% regarding online searches. As straightforward

As if 808 Festival’s lineup wasn’t already massive—with Anyma making his first-ever stop in Southeast Asia, a Drumcode takeover led by Adam Beyer, and DJ Snake unveiling his The Outlaw alias in Asia for the first time—808 just turned up the heat. The festival has added even more star power to its 2024 edition, announcing Zedd, Merow, Just Us, and Marie Vaunt as part of its explosive lineup. Zedd Returns to 808: A Magical Encore Zedd’s return to the 808 stage is a dream come true for fans who wi

808 Festival is back, ready to transform Bangkok’s Bitec Bangna into the ultimate paradise for electronic music fans from December 6-8. As one of the most awaited events of the year, 808 brings a magnetic energy that pulls fans from all across Southeast Asia and beyond. Known for crafting memorable nights with jaw-dropping performances and a vibe that just can’t be found anywhere else, this year’s Phase 1 lineup guarantees a massive festival experience. Headliners Making Their Mark Anyma is kick

After the anticipation surrounding Phase 1, 808 Festival Bangkok has just taken things to the next level by announcing its Phase 2 lineup—and it’s nothing short of spectacular. With a massive December celebration on the horizon, festival-goers can now look forward to even more electrifying performances from some of the biggest names in EDM. Joining Phase 1 headliners, Alok, 4B, AVAO, Klangkuenstler, and Alison Wonderland are set to bring their unique sounds to Thailand’s top festival. These arti

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Delhia de France and 8Kays‘ most recent offering, “Human Nature,” is a brilliant new release on DGTL Records. Human Nature‘s emotional center is Delhia de France’s poetic investigation of human desire. Her songs negotiate the difficult terrain of longing, guilt, and social repression of our most intense feelings. De France offers a paradox at the core of the human experience: our natural inclination to want for the unreachable combined with the social training that usually casts desire itself a

With a remarkable debut on the esteemed Interstellar Recordings label of Insomniac Records, Ukrainian electronic music producer and live artist 8Kays (Iryna Shvydka) keeps her explosive climb in the melodic techno field. Featuring ‘Viking‘ and ‘Magma‘, the double single release highlights her flexibility as a producer and shows her deft handling of atmospheric, driving electronic music. Viking Lead song “Viking” features 8Kays working with Australian-born, Germany-based vocalist Kyle Pearce, w

That’s yet another home run for Iryna! Good news come from the Melodic Techno corner of the industry today, as Ukrainian producer 8Kays (real name Iryna Shvydka) has just landed a double signing with Insomniac’s stellar label, Interstellar Recordings. This is actually her debut on the imprint, for a crossing of paths that sees a very successful artist set foot on a very successful record label. Known for her expertise in the genre, 8Kays is one of the veteran producers of Melodic Techno,

As good of a banging Melodic Techno as you’ll get. We’ve got amazing news today coming from two incredible stars in the making. On one side, we’ve got 8Kays, a by-now near-legendary artist who’s carved a space for her unique sound between the Melodic Techno and Progressive fronts of the Dance industry. On the other side, Delhia De France, one of the recurring voices of the genre, having lent her lyrics and timbre to a variety of chart-topping acts. The two have joined forces today to rel

After a great September to kick off the amber festival season, October is here and has a stacked event lineup to keep you raving. iii Points – Miami, FL (18-19 October) Located in the vibrant arts district of Wynwood, Miami, iii Points is ready to host its 11th edition featuring an amazing lineup composed of names such as: Disclosure, Justice, Vintage Culture, ISOxo and many more. Part of this lineup is also James Hype who will go b2b with Italian superstars Meduza on October 18th during the fir

With October’s festival season wrapping up, we’re moving full-speed ahead into November, a month that holds something special on each weekend. Teaming up with FestGPS.app once again, we’ve rounded up the top 9 EDM festivals happening this November that you simply can’t miss! 1. EDSea – Bahamas (2-6 November) Setting sail for the Bahamas, EDSea is a unique festival experience on the open sea! This five-day cruise combines a tropical getaway with an incredible lineup of EDM artists like KSHMR, Mau

Summer may be over, but the party is not. September is here and it has the best events to start your Autumn festival season. 1. WORLD CLUB DOME – Frankfurt, Germany (6-8 September) Kicking off with Germany’s #1 festival and top 10 ranked festival worldwide, WORLD CLUB DOME is returning to Frankfurt from 6-8 September for one weekend of madness at the Deutsche Bank Park Stadium. Artists like David Guetta, DJ Snake, 3 Are Legend, Chase & Status, Black Coffee and many more are set to take the G

DJ Archie has once again proven that age is just a number after becoming the youngest to ever DJ at Tomorrowland.  Archie took the beloved EDM festival by storm over the weekend, and at just nine years old, he's once again cemented his place in history. The impressive milestone follows his record-breaking achievement at Glastonbury, where he became the youngest DJ to grace the legendary festival in the summer of 2023. Archie’s journey into the world of music started almost as soon as he could wa

93 Feet East on Brick Lane has been at the heart of London’s underground music scene for a quarter of a century. This iconic East London institution is now marking its 25th year with the much-anticipated return of the game-changing party FUSE while an upgraded sound system and cutting-edge lighting setup mark the start of a bold new chapter for this vital cultural space.  93 Feet East is situated within Shoreditch’s Old Truman Brewery complex and has always been synonymous with some of the U

On August 7th, Calvin Harris has potentially leaked a brand new album on social media. Through a picture with him in the studio that had written ’96 Months’ over it, the Scot is probably trying to make a silent announcement as the post had no description. What is particularly interesting about this post is the look of it which is very similar to the album cover of ’18 Months’, his third studio album, released in 2012, one that featured hits such as ‘Iron’, ‘Sweet Nothing’, and ‘We Found Love

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Avicii's "Levels" has ascended to digital divinity after officially surpassing the one-billion stream mark on Spotify. In an era of fleeting, cookie-cutter viral dance hits, "Levels" is proving its staying power as a generational anthem. Released back on October 28th, 2011, it's Avicii's sixth song to reach the milestone after "Hey Brother," "Wake Me Up," "The Nights," "Waiting For Love" and "Without You." However, it's more than just a number—it's a billion moments of joy and a billion memories

A billion streams later, Avicii's "Hey Brother" is still proving dance music's power to bridge divides. The folksy dance anthem, which the late EDM great released back in October 2013 alongside bluegrass singer-songwriter Dan Tyminski, today eclipsed the elusive billion-stream mark on Spotify. Banjo twangs weaving through pulsing synths, "Hey Brother" transcends genres and generations. A reminder that we are never truly alone, it's a universal rallying cry for those who've ever shouldered burden

It would seem J’Moris took a bit of a break after releasing his most recent LP, Moris Better: Loveless Confessions, as he usually releases pretty rapidly. Singles seem to just flow out of this Texas rapper at least once per month, but it’s always good to give the creativity a rest after a big release, and Loveless Confessions was, indeed, big for J’Moris. On Spotify, nine of his ten current most played tracks are from that album. His latest single, “Being Humble,” released late last month, howev