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A floating platform. A panoramic view of the Oder River. Six unreleased tracks. One hell of a mix. For their latest DUALISM² mix, PLUS2 didn’t just hit record in a club. They took their signature sound to a futuristic floating platform suspended above the Oder River in Poland, delivering an electrifying mix of melodic techno and unreleased heat. The setting looks straight out of a sci-fi film, but the music is pure, pulse-raising energy. The duo, made up of Kasper and Paweł

Iconic London nightlife venue Ministry of Sound is set to debut a series of "sober raves" catering to those who want to maintain their sobriety while enjoying the city's electronic music culture. Drawing inspiration from its previous partnerships with Ecstatic Disco and Dry Disco, these events were designed to give Ministry of Sound its own signature high-energy club event while ushering in a substance-free safe haven. "At Ministry of Sound, our egalitarian roots have always led to positive chan

XIE’s Valentine’s Day single, “LOVE LANGUAGE,” now has a music video to match. The Los Angeles-based producer, singer and DJ makes her triumphant return to the release radar with this energetic house track. “I wrote ‘LOVE LANGUAGE’ as my love song to house and electronic music,” says XIE. After navigating a turbulent 2024, she found solace in house music, using it as a source of strength and renewal. “No matter what I’m going through, it always lifts me up. House music has truly become my lo

We recently chatted with one of the coolest minds in the Organic House world. Off the heels of having returned to Lee Burridge’s famous All Day I Dream, producer Lost Desert is currently chasing highs. From his latest release, the Saudade EP, he’s seen all its tracks in Top 20 and above on Beatport’s charts. It’s safe to say the long-awaited collection of tracks got its adequate response all over the world. A longtime resident on ADID’s label and events, Lost Desert has a plethora of leg

Ministry of Sound is starting a new series of sober rave events this summer. The events will happen four times a year, beginning May 11th and continuing until November. An iconic venue of their caliber, putting sobriety on the table, shines a light on the growing trend of partying alcohol-free. While Ministry of Sound has held similar events before, like Ecstatic Disco and Dry Disco, this new series is different. It’s the club’s first dedicated program for alcohol-free nightlife, showing a c

Claude VonStroke is done playing the industry game. After two decades building Dirtybird into one of the most recognizable brands in dance music, selling the company, and taking a well-earned break, he’s back—but this time, he’s calling the shots. His Life of Leisure tour isn’t about flexing status or filling the biggest venues possible. It’s a carefully curated run of shows at places he actually wants to play, for people who actually want to be there. The idea is simple: a few hours of pure

Aspen is set to elevate the festival experience—literally—with Up in the Sky, a brand-new music festival headlined by RÜFÜS DU SOL. Blending a stellar lineup with stunning mountain views, it’s already shaping up to be one of the most exciting additions to the summer festival circuit. The inaugural Up in the Sky Music Festival will take place at Buttermilk Ski Resort from August 8-9. Known for hosting the X Games earlier this year, the venue will transform into a unique festival destination, prom

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ILLENIUM's Mexican destination festival, Ember Shores, has announced efforts to investigate and close the controversial dolphinarium present at its host venue, Barceló Riviera Maya. The festival released a statement on social media this week following allegations of mistreatment and the recent deaths of two dolphins held in the facility. After investigating the matter internally, Ember Shores said the dolphinarium is not owned by Barceló Riviera Maya but rather by a third-party organization. Org

Join us in celebrating Don Diablo‘s 45th birthday! A pioneer of future house, Don Diablo is a powerhouse in electronic music. He ranked #6 in DJ Mag‘s Top 100 DJs in 2019 and is the fifth best-selling artist in Beatport history. Hailed by EDM.com as the “Founding Father of Future House,” he captivates over 9 million monthly listeners on Spotify, placing him among the “Top 300 Most-Listened to Artists” with over half a billion streams. To honor his legacy, let’s revisit his top 10 tracks that sho

Seven years after his passing, Avicii‘s name is as relevant as ever. With multiple high-scale documentaries, and tributes, his music lives on through media. This time, past collaborator, Swedish choreographer Fredrik “Benke” Rydman is preparing an immersive, 360° Interactive Theater experience called Lonely Together. The play will feature music by the late artist. Interactive Theater – Lonely Together Rydman had previously collaborated with Avicii on a world tour, before the artist

Attention all electronic music enthusiasts: clear your schedule for Friday, February 28th, and Saturday, March 1st, as Teksupport presents the acclaimed Solomun at Brooklyn Storehouse. From 10:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m., prepare for an unforgettable celebration brimming with pulsating beats, high energy, and a crowd ready to dance until dawn. To secure your spot at this incredible event, purchase your tickets now HERE!. For anyone not yet acquainted with Solomun, he is a Bosnian-German DJ and prod

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“Symphony,” EYNKA‘s newest release, is a trip through the stars that starts with whispered vows and ends with a euphoric release. “Symphony” grows like a nebula in space. It starts with delicate, crystalline arpeggios that shine and pulse with mathematical accuracy. In the beginning, there is an effect of suspended animation, where time seems to both stretch and shorten at the same time. These first patterns aren’t just an introduction; they’re also an invocation that brings users into a world

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Following the success of his previous single “Pride,” the emerging London-based multi-instrumentalist, artist and producer Sherwøød returns in 2025 with a brand new track, “Dopamine.” This emotional blend of past and present soundscapes paves the way for a series of new national performances. “Dopamine” explores Sherwøød’s disillusionment with the societal pressures of today, drawing influences from Hip Hop, Indie Electronica, and Alternative scenes. As his second single, it solidifies his posi

Goldie’s alter ego Rufige Kru (with SubMotive) has returned. Announced today, iconic breakbeat project Rufige Kru will release the brand new album ‘Alpha Omega’ on 16 May via London Records. Pre-order the album here. New single ‘Still The Same’ featuring CASISDEAD, taken from the forthcoming album, is out now. The single (produced collaboratively by Goldie and SubMotive) features a guest appearance from peerless grime MC and UK rap artist CASISDEAD, after years of requests by his fans to rap

LCD Soundsystem are set to make their highly anticipated return to the UK this summer with a huge eight-night residency at London’s iconic O2 Academy Brixton. The run of shows will take place from Thursday 12th – Sunday 15th June and Thursday 19th – Sunday 22nd June 2025. Renowned for their incredible live performances, the band played major UK festivals last year with a triumphant set at Glastonbury, as well as a powerful headline set at All Points East. Receiving rave reviews, critics prai

Insomniac has announced that Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) Week will be back in Las Vegas from May 14–20, 2025. The first artists who will be performing at the weeklong schedule of day and night parties are now available. Electric Daisy Carnival is North America’s largest dance music festival. Over 40 of the biggest names and most innovative artists in dance music will play at 16 of the best indoor and outdoor places on the Las Vegas Strip in the week before the festival at the Las Vegas Motor

Electric Love Festival (ELF) will return to the stunning Salzburgring, Austria, from July 3-5, 2025, with a special Warm-Up Party on July 2. With its breathtaking Alpine setting, world-class production, and carefully curated lineup spanning the entire electronic music spectrum, ELF 2025 stands as Austria’s premier electronic music festival. Here’s why you absolutely need to be there: 1. A Spectacular Artist Lineup Across Six Massive Stages Get ready for an electrifying adventure with 200 artists

In a dramatic turn of events at Berlin’s iconic Berghain nightclub, Danish DJ and producer Kasper Marott collapsed during his set, momentarily halting the club’s pulsating energy. The incident occurred during the early hours of February 15, 2025, as Marott was delivering one of his signature techno performances. Eyewitnesses reported that Marott suddenly fell onto the mixer, causing the music to come to an abrupt stop. Club personnel swiftly attended to him, ensuring he received prompt medic

Dirtybird founder Claude VonStroke is taking flight on a comeback tour, officially ending a two-year hiatus that saw him sell his prized record label. VonStroke flew the coop back in 2023, when he announced a break from the house music project to focus on his bass alias, Barclay Crenshaw. The influential DJ and producer, who spent over two decades cultivating the beloved Dirtybird ecosystem, is now set to hit the road with a new vision in late-April. Rather than pursuing the typical relentless t

When Wavejackers‘ “Where I Am” hit me for the first time, it made me feel deeply lost in the chaos of the city. The first notes of the song came in like a familiar whisper, cutting through the noise of everyday life with clear clarity. Its rhythmic structure, which was both sad and hopeful, made a safe place where time seemed to bend and stretch beyond what it normally does. It’s not the technical perfection or new ways of making this piece that makes it stand out, though those things are there

Bonnaroo returns to the Bonnaroo Farm in Manchester, TN from June 12-15 with a brand new Infinity Stage. The platform will feature a collection of dance and electronic acts from Big Gigantic, Mary Droppinz, Washed Out, Parisi, Blacklizt, and even Rebecca Black. Not to mention, the stage will also have a b2b set from Of the Trees and Tape B plus an artist takeover from John Summit’s Experts Only label. Additionally, check out the full lineup for the Infinity Stage below. It sounds like it’s going

Bonnaroo may be turning 23 this year, but the debut of its groundbreaking Infinity Stage proves that the iconic festival is only getting bigger, better and more innovative with time. The developers of the ambitious stage aim to redefine what it means to experience live music by virtue of an immersive 360° setup. Spatial sound dispersion and an array of synchronized lights will bring the stage to life along with three towering domes and an open-air design. It's only fitting that a powerhouse line