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Merchant has spent years making captivating edits, supporting the likes of Themba, Sparrow & Barbossa, Chris Luno, and Wakin & SOMMA on stage with his amazing DJ sets, and earning acclaim from big names such as Blond:ISH, Diplo, and Pete Tong. But now he is finally taking the next big step as he releases his first original single ‘Tu Ta Le’ alongside Hoax (BE) and Idd Aziz. ‘Tu Ta Le’ is a display of truly beautiful production in which merchant and Hoax (BE) expertly blend Progressive Ho

Today, the artists who will be performing on Do LaB‘s 2025 stage at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival has been announced. In the twenty years that Do LaB has been a part of Coachella, it has gone from being a small, experimental stage to an important part of the festival’s ecosystem and a leader in interactive music events. The lineup for the Do Lab stage at Coachella 2025 includes: Anderson .Paak as DJ PEE .WEE igniting weekend one with his signature fusion of rhythmic electricity,

Do LaB has revealed the 2025 lineup for its annual stage at Coachella, celebrating its 20th year at the nation's most popular music festival. For those who want to escape and drown out the sound of influencers trying to explain what NFTs are, Do LaB's stage is your destination. For two decades, it's been beloved as a hub for the electronic dance music community at Coachella. This year's Do LaB lineup is the brand's "most ambitious to date," according to a press release. It features Tycho, Anders

Rising Afro house artist Will B kicks off 2025 with an enthralling new single, ‘Shy,’ a collaboration with Kobina Akin featuring the vocal talents of S.O. This club focused track will light up dancefloors worldwide upon its release on February 21st.   ‘Shy’ marks Will B’s first original composition following two highly acclaimed edits that solidified his presence in the Afro house scene. For this release, he joins forces with Kobina Akin, the moniker of Mick Wilson, known for both his DJ and pro

Alfiya Glow makes her return with her next captivating single, ‘Cloudland’ via her own label, CosmycGlo Records. An Organic House production, the track emerges as a bold symbol of Alfiya Glow’s artistic vision: unique in its arrangement yet driving in the energy it creates, this latest release reflects her musical journey, seeing her continue with her pursuit to offer listeners music that is fresh and engaging.  An Artist who takes a distinct approach towards Electronic Music creation, Alfiy

We have news that may be disappointing for fans as we kick off the week. Carl Cox is being replaced as the headliner for Day One of Movement 2025, with Jeff Miles taking his place. The iconic British DJ will now postpone his highly anticipated appearance at the Detroit event until 2026. Carl shared this announcement on Instagram, citing scheduling complications as the reason for the change. However, he reassured his loyal fans that he is committed to delivering an unforgettable live show at Move

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From SoundCloud remixes to headlining the Hollywood Palladium, Ray Volpe's artistic evolution has been leading to one monumental announcement: his debut album, FOREVER, VOLPETRON. Volpe announced the news in front of a sold-out crowd at the famed LA venue over the weekend. The show, which he characterized as "the best night of [his] entire life," marked the finale of his barnstorming "VOLPEVERSE" tour. Volpe, whose seismic drops and anthemic melodies have become a staple of today's bass music sc

Spotify, Apple, and Amazon are in talks with Live Nation about adding a pre-sale for live events to super-premium tier subscribers. Live Nation President and CEO Michael Rapino confirmed the news on the company’s earnings call on February 20th. Rapino has been trying to find a model with all 3 of them that benefits both parties. The confirmation arrives a few days after Bloomberg reported that Spotify’s long-touted ‘Super Pro’ tier could arrive this year and that early access to concert tic

Mexican event company Lostnights has been revealed as the production partner resurrecting Fyre Festival, the notorious 2017 event that ended in chaos and led to founder Billy McFarland's imprisonment for fraud. The second iteration of Fyre Festival is slated for May 30th to June 2nd on Isla Mujeres, a small island off Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula near Cancún. Lostnights, an event organizer with deep ties to Tulum's electronic music scene, will handle production duties. "I'm sure many people think

Tech house aficionados Westend and HOSANNA have joined forces to unleash their latest track, ‘Drum Death’, a pulsating anthem released on Experts Only. This collaboration not only showcases their production prowess but also highlights the deep-rooted friendship between Westend and John Summit, the label’s founder. Drum Death’ is a masterclass in tech house production, featuring a driving bassline, crisp percussion, and hypnotic vocal samples that collectively create an electrifying atmospher

GENESI and MEDUZA have teamed up to deliver a new collaborative EP titled “Freak“, a collection of three high-energy tracks. All of them showcase a fusion of unique styles from both artists. For 9 minutes and 20 seconds, this EP showcases a powerful level of production, making it a must-listen for house fans of all types. ‘Freak,’ ‘Run,’ and ‘Take It’ The title track, ‘Freak‘ featuring vocalist, Aya Anne, starts with a catchy vocal chop and a bass to build tension. The intro builds to an

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Pacha Ibiza has completed its strongest ever line up of weekly residences for the 2025 season. This summer the iconic club will offer authentic White Isle hedonism, world class house and techno, new school tastemakers and everything in between.  The Ibiza landscape is as competitive as ever in 2025 and this year the island’s original clubbing icon is leading from the front. No trip to the island is complete without dancing under the legendary Pacha cherries and experiencing its unreal atmosphere

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Fan voting for the 2025 Electronic Dance Music Awards is now officially open after the nominees were officially revealed. Driven by its fan-based voting system, the MTV-style EDMA ceremony takes place at the height of Miami Music Week and dishes out unique trophies that resemble DJ decks, including a functional jog-wheel. The invite-only event is returning to its home at the Eden Roc Miami Beach on Friday, March 28th. The EDMAs are returning in collaboration with the International Dance Music Aw

From bursting onto the scene after making his debut in 2020, Phatwell has gone from strength to strength each year since. Since then, 2024 was undoubtedly his best year yet with the releases of ‘Time You Got For Love’ and ‘I Get This Feeling’, both incredible progressive house singles that bring us back to that golden era of Swedish House Mafia and Avicii. Now, showing no signs of slowing down, Phatwell is back for his first release of the year ‘We Started A Fire’. In a world teetering on the e

Portuguese Producer and DJ Tom Enzy unites with HUGEL once again, this time teaming up with the genre VIP alongside Italian duo Danny Roma x Matrix to release ‘Alicante’ featuring the expressive trumpet instrumentation of Yuliesky Gonzalvez. Released via Make The Girls Dance Records, the track seamlessly blends the distinct signature styles of its collaborators, giving way to an irresistible groove and uplifting vibe that will no doubt energise audiences and see dancefloors ignited by its infect

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After a 9-year hiatus from releasing music Adam Bogdan has returned in style with his debut EP ‘Improv’ that shows he’s not lost any of his groove. Following a move to Miami and the birth of his son, he’s been revitalized and has made his return to producing which has resulted in 4 brand new tracks. Straight away from the opening song ‘Improv’ it’s clear that Bogdan has really developed his craft while he’s been away. It sets out the tone for the EP perfectly with its funky bassline and instantl

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KIDSØ, the Munich duo (Moritz Grassinger and Martin Schneider) are back with a new single called “Lykke,” which means “fortune” in Swedish and is out now on Embassy One. Ten years ago, the producer team took a trip through the uninhabited Scandinavian landscapes of rolling hills, stunning drops, and jagged peaks. Their sparsely melodic electronica music moves mountains and gives us hope. It is set against a huge, haunting soundscape made up of strings and a mixed choir that makes you think of a

LSZEE are back with "Lost," a track that feels untethered to the physical world entirely, floating between the stars and your subconscious. The collaborative alias of CloZee and LSDREAM emerged in a blaze of creative fire within a matter of months, debuting at Electric Forest in June 2024 before releasing a self-titled album and headlining Red Rocks in one of EDM.com's best performances of the year. But if those milestones suggested a whirlwind of maximalist ambitions, "Lost" reveals a different

Music serves many purposes in the lives of those who consume it, but chief among those goals is to make the listener feel. "Above The Water," a new collaboration between producers Blanke and CADMIUM with singer-songwriter Ben Provencial, passes that test with flying colors. "Above The Water" is a stirring blend of melancholy and triumph that underscores each artists' versatility. At the heart of the track is Provencial’s soaring vocal range, drenched in regret and introspection, effortlessly gui

M-High‘s latest release on Factory 93 is a triumphant return to the core of underground house music. It captures the raw, unrelenting spirit of dance music’s golden age while adding modern technical precision. “Lips Moving” shows how powerful classic house sounds can be when they are expertly remade for today’s sophisticated dance floors. From the very beginning, “Lips Moving” grabs listeners with an unstoppable tech-house groove that speaks directly to the heart of late-night warehouse parties