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What would Ultra be without Carl Cox? It's a fair question, considering the techno legend has performed a staggering 19 times since the festival's inception back in 1999. A lynchpin of Ultra's storied RESISTANCE MegaStructure, Cox didn't appear last year but is now returning in 2025 and once again shaping the event's future by debuting an ambitious live show, "Evolution." The performance will harken back to the ethos of 2022's scintillating Electronic Generations album, Cox's first-ever body of

Lane 8 is gearing up for his Childish tour, where fans can expect a unique experience emphasizing connection over distractions. The Deep House legend is popular for his “no phones” shows and has promoted this format since 2016. His message to fans is clear: let go of phones and embrace the energy of the crowd, making the live show experience more meaningful. Recently, He took to social media to deliver a long and impactful message describing his why with honesty and his own story.

It’s New Music Friday and today we have Dutch superstar Joris Voorn brings to us a brilliant rendition of Tom Walker’s original ‘Burn’. Out today via Armada Music, stream on your preferred platform. ‘Burn’ Joris Voorn’s latest single, ‘Burn’ emerges as a remarkable collaboration reimagining Tom Walker’s original track. This release distinguishes itself in Voorn’s impressive discography by merging his signature electronic production with Walker’s deeply emotive vocals. What began as a re

GENESI & MEDUZA – Freak EP One of Dancing Astronaut‘s most-anticipated IDs of 2025 has finally landed on Solomun’s Diynamic label. And it comes in the form of a three-part EP from GENESI — one of Dancing Astronaut‘s Artists to Watch in 2025 — and MEDUZA, with the two recruiting Aya Anne to help headline Freak, which arrives alongside “Run” and “Take It.” All three of Freak‘s inclusions have generated their own extensive list of support across the dance music sphere, making live appearanc

A new sound is emerging deep within Lumon Industries' labyrinthine halls, and this time, it's sanctioned by the board—and ODESZA. ODESZA have joined forces with Apple TV+ to sever and reconstruct Theodore Shapiro's unsettling Severance soundtrack into an eerie remix, which pulses with the anxious energy of an "innie" stepping off the elevator. Lumon's handbook probably doesn't approve of such musical experimentation, but fans of both Severance and the superstar electronic duo will find plenty of

The unstoppable Breakaway Festival has announced its latest masterstroke, a massive lineup heading to Minnesota in summer 2025. Presented by CELSIUS, the nation's fastest-growing traveling festival is returning to the North Star State with a can't-miss event June 6-7 at the Allianz Field Festival Grounds. Set to headline Breakaway Minnesota 2025 are John Summit, Tiësto and Alison Wonderland, who top a lineup featuring 20 national touring acts and four local DJs. Joining them on the festival's im

A universal feature of the human condition is balancing the temptation to sin with the deep-seated desire to be good. That struggle lies at the heart of "Original Sin," the new collaboration between Ganja White Night and Boogie T. Out now via Ganja White Night's own SubCarbon Records imprint, the track will appear on their upcoming album Sprouted, due out February 28th. "Original Sin" finds the Belgian dubstep duo renewing their creative partnership with Louisiana native Boogie T, adding another

Marshmello has teamed up with rising Latin hip-hop superstar Trueno for a new collaboration, "Fale Então." Blending Latin trap with funk carioca, the track hit streaming platforms today after its debut in the post-Super Bowl LIX short film, When football ends, fútbol begins. The film, released by Apple TV as part of the streamer's 2025 MLS Season Pass campaign, features Argentine soccer legend Lionel Messi. "Fale Então" will appear on a new Spanish-language album from Mello, his second following

RayRay, DJ Mii, and CHYL have joined forces to unleash their debut collaboration, ‘I Think I Like You,‘ a high-octane thrill ride through the realms of Speed House, Dubstep, and Hardstyle. Released via Dim Mak Records, this track showcases the raw chemistry between these three talented artists. In ‘I Think I Like You’ the trio masterfully blends their signature sounds, creating a hybrid bass production that’s both powerful and captivating. A relentless bassline drives the energy, while

15 years ago, they taught us what it meant to be slizzard. Now, The Cataracs and DEV are back to prove lightning can strike twice. The architects of your questionable college decisions have reunited for a new single, "Make Ya Body Whistle," out today via EMPIRE. The track might not change the game for previous collabs like "Bass Down Low," but it's an undeniable banger for anyone who misses the days when Kesha was spelling her name with a dollar sign and BlackBerry BBM was the height of social c

Brazilian duo Bleeping Sauce’s 2016 hit “What You Gonna Do” gets a refreshing modern take from Eli Iwasa and Mau Maioli. The remix is part of a new EP on the Heels of Love record label, which also features a ‘Garage Mix’ by Capetini and a 2025 remaster. Originally formed in 2014 by Eli Iwasa alongside Marco A.S., Bleeping Sauce rose to prominence for their unique blend of post-punk and synth-pop. Iwasa lends her own vocals to “What You Gonna Do”, with the 2025 remixes and remaster breathing

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Long before John Summit was topping charts and headlining festivals, he was an accountant with a dream—and Westend was one of the people pushing him to chase it. Years of collaborative DJ sets and shared studio time have forged a creative bond between the two producers, and a full-circle moment has now arrived with "Drum Death," Westend’s new single released today on Summit's Experts Only imprint. Earlier this week, Summit reflected on his career, crediting Westend as one of the key figures who

The ghost of 90s rave culture possesses modern techno in Reinier Zonneveld's latest dancefloor weapon, "Tokyo." Out now via the producer's own Filth On Acid label, "Tokyo" is a calculated shot of adrenaline that knows exactly what it wants to be. The track, co-produced by Dea Magna, marries techno's thrilling pulse with happy hardcore's sugar rush, creating something that feels both nostalgic and current. Despite drawing from happy hardcore, a genre known for excess, Zonneveld and Magna maintain

D.O.D. is back with "Wrap Yourself Around Me," an emotive house track that manages to be both an embrace and an exit wound. The new single is out now via Armin van Buuren's Armada label and it features NORTH, a rising singer-songwriter who recently featured on tracks by Gorgon City and Wilkinson. There's a special kind of loneliness that comes after someone says "I love you" and "goodbye" in the same breath. NORTH's lyricism crystallizes that moment atop propulsive house production from D.O.D.,

The electronic music community is constantly evolving with new sounds inspired by the scene of yesteryear. EDM.com's weekly Fresh Picks series discovers new music and unearths influential tracks that help define the underground dance scene. You can find the below tracks on EDM.com's Fresh Picks Playlist. Follow to stay up-to-date and submit tracks for consideration here. EDM.com Fresh Picks NXSTY - Real Bad Man DVNK - FREAKY MXLAN & Too Martian - Freefall (feat. Kris Jana) N3WPORT - Forever

Both DJ Dobrel and SPIKY are coming off the back of a barnstormer of a year with them each dropping the biggest songs of their careers so far with Dobrel dropping the techno remix of ‘Firework’, and SPIKY releasing the hardstyle remix of ‘Way 2 Sexy.’ Both artists have been finding massive success and are pushing on in 2025 with their new powerful offering of the monumental ‘Nightmares.’ Featuring the classic melody of Eurythmics iconic ‘Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)’ which is sure to get crow

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Nine hundred million Spotify streams buy you a lot of creative freedom. Julie Bergan’s using hers to make dance music on her own terms. ‘EURONITES’ caps a year of relentless evolution from the Norwegian powerhouse, transforming her top-line expertise into peak-time euphoria. This is just as the name suggests. Big, playful, unpretentious dance music. Lead single “Dance All Night” showcases exactly what happens when chart-proven songwriting meets club architecture. It’s the culmination of Bergan’

There’s something special about dance music that sits in the liminal space between genres. KITTENS’ latest, “Take Me Home,” featuring Yasmin Jane’s velvet vocals, lives precisely there – where UK garage meets ’90s house, where jazz textures blur into R&B smoothness. Released via Moodswing Music, “Take Me Home” marks KITTENS’ emergence from what she calls “the chaotic energy” of her twenties into something more grounded and intentional. It’s the sound of an artist comfortable enough to le

Some samples are sacred ground – you either do them justice or you don’t touch them at all. BRN’s “FREAK OUT” falls firmly in the former category, taking that immortal “Aww freak out” vocal and giving it the respect it deserves while sliding it into a thoroughly modern house framework. The track is a masterclass in minimalism. That iconic guitar riff, recontextualized but not overdressed, rides a crisp house pulse that feels both inevitable and fresh. BRN, who’s been building serious momentu

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Tuesday Early Morning, firefighters in NYC responded to a blaze that engulfed an empty six-story building that was once the popular European-style nightclub Pacha NYC in Hell’s Kitchen. The nightclub was a top rated venue for a decade before shutting down in 2016, and up until 2020, the building hosted a haunted house. Fire at Former Pacha NYC The structure observed smoke and fire early morning tuesday around 8am at 616 W46th St from the third floor. Firefighters and EMS personnel assist

The organizers of WorldPride Music Festival, the world's largest LGBTQ+ music festival, has unveiled its highly anticipated lineup for its milestone 50th anniversary. Headlining the festival in 2025 are Jennifer Lopez and Troye Sivan, with Zedd set to deliver a special closing set. They lead a lineup packed with a genre-spanning mix of pop, electronic and more. In addition to Zedd, EDM fans can look forward to performances from Galantis, HAYLA, Purple Disco Machine, Aluna, SOFI TUKKER, LP Giobbi