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French DJ and producer Malaa is starting 2025 with a bang, announcing two new albums, All In and Blackout, set for release on January 17, 2025. Known for his mysterious persona and groundbreaking tracks, Malaa is taking his artistry to a new level, exploring duality in his music through this ambitious project. All In promises a melodic and emotionally resonant sound, featuring collaborations with artists like Jeremih. On the other hand, Blackout teases a high-octane, chaotic energy, highligh

Nora En Pure is bringing her signature Purified event back to Miami Music Week in 2025, and this year’s edition promises to be unforgettable! After an incredible showcase at Ultra Music Festival in 2024, the Queen of Deep House is elevating the experience by taking over the lush tropical paradise of Jungle Island on March 27, 2025. Fans can expect a one-of-a-kind atmosphere blending mesmerizing music with the natural beauty of Miami’s tropical landscape. Known for curating unforgettable even

Relentless Beats just unveiled the lineup for their highly anticipated PHXLIGHTS: Solar Sound System festival, taking place April 4-5 at Phoenix Raceway in Avondale, Arizona. A symphony of planetary sounds transmitting from the far reaches of space, all with a common destination, has begun its journey back to Arizona for its 2025 installment. Feeding off the sun above, PHXLIGHTS: Solar Sound System, the next materialization of the interstellar Relentless Beats festival, will arrive in Arizo

Above & Beyond have announced the launch of Anjunachill, a label dedicated to the atmospheric sounds of ambient and downtempo music. As their Anjuna family celebrates its 25th anniversary, Above & Beyond are turning a new page in their storied legacy. Anjunachill, formerly known as Reflections, has been unveiled as the third cornerstone of their iconic label trio, joining Anjunabeats and Anjunadeep in carrying the torch. This evolution amplifies Anjuna's commitment to emotive, melodic mu

In the whirlwind evolution of electronic dance music in the 2010s, one genre boldly stood out, capturing the imagination of millions – Dubstep. At the helm of this exhilarating movement was none other than the American sensation, Skrillex, who reigned supreme as the genre’s undisputed king. Skrillex‘s dynamic career has seen him electrifying main stages globally, while also creating chart-topping hits not just under his illustrious alias but also for pop megastars like Justin Bieber. As Skrillex

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XILS-lab has launched The Eighty — effectively acting as a virtual Vangelis soundalike homage to an iconic Seventies-vintage synth classic that the Academy Award-winning Greek musician, composer, and producer of electronic, progressive, ambient, and classical orchestral music made into his signature sound, thanks to its exceptionally complete performer expression features (such as a layered keyboard that was both velocity- and pressure-sensitive in action, albeit, unlike most keyboards of the ti

As if closing 2024 and ringing in the New Year at Anyma‘s groundbreaking Sphere show wasn’t enough, the next stop on our NYE adventure that night took us to the newly expanded LIV Las Vegas. We were expecting a Tiesto set, but instead we got a ticket to the hottest show in town where Anyma decided to take his Sphere afterparty. On December 28, 2024, LIV Las Vegas re-opened after a several month hiatus where the club expanded and upgraded within a year of its grand opening. Industry expe

Eptic, known for his hard-hitting dubstep style with massive tracks like his collab with Marshmello ‘Hitta’, has announced that he will be taking a break from touring citing exhaustion as one of the main reasons for this hiatus. The Belgian DJ posted a heartfelt message to his fans via social media saying, “I’ve got very lucky that I’ve been able to do something I love for almost 15 years now, and none of that would be possible without you guys.” Despite this, he has decided that he needs to tak

South African musician Jono Stephenson presents his amazing new single Digital Rain, a monument to his mastery of melodic techno and deep house, continuing his path with Purified Records. Following up with the glittering Midnight Sun and the joint hymn Pulling Me To You featuring Paradoks and Frynn, Jono has become a regular on the label since first appearing with Pathfinder as part of the Fragments XVIII compilation. With Digital Rain, Jono confirms his status as a unique talent by fusing danc

ben sims · BEN SIMS pres RUN IT RED 117. NOV 2024 (PT2) We start the new year with the UK’s Ben Sims, one of techno’s most exciting talents – a DJ who has stayed true to the genre’s funk, groove and electronic fused origins whilst continuing to embrace and nurture its development over the past 25 odd years. Schooled on a diet of Hip Hop, Reggae, Soul, House and Rave in the 80s, he played a huge part in defining British dance music in the 90s and continues to be an ardent champion of new

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This year started as a whirlwind, and in similar fashion of last year, nature has been ravaging events. However, we did not see this one coming. There was a lot of discussion on the possibility of the 67th GRAMMY Awards being postponed due to the tragic LA fires affecting over 35,000 acres currently. The big night was scheduled for Sunday, February 2nd at the Crypto.com Arena in downtown Los Angeles is in jeopardy of changing its course and all the adjacent events from the production. Earlier to

When disaster strikes, the power of music often rises to meet the moment. SLANDER and NGHTMRE, the minds behind the beloved Gud Vibrations label, are channeling that energy into action. As the Los Angeles wildfire crisis rages on, the trio has announced a benefit concert to raise funds and bring their community together in support of the city amid one of its darkest moments. All proceeds from the upcoming event will be donated to Red Cross LA and a number of local fire departments, delivering vi

When FISHER comes to town, ordinary nights become tales of legend.  Returning to New Zealand for the first time in over six years, the house music superstar descended on Auckland's Victoria Park January 10th and delivered a performance fit for the history books. He drew in 24,000 fans and headlined what was ultimately confirmed as the country's largest electronic music event. That's according to the show's organizers, Trademark Live, a leading event brand in the Aotearoa music industry who produ

Renowned electronic music producer Eptic has announced an indefinite hiatus from touring, citing exhaustion and a desire to focus on personal well-being. In a candid post on social media, the Belgian dubstep virtuoso revealed that after years of non-stop travel, he's stepping back to focus on his health, creativity and personal life. Eptic, known for his innovative sound design and heavy-hitting bass music, explained that the relentless nature of his touring schedule has been impacting his abili

Ravers across Southern California eager to ring in the new year were recently presented with various electronic events to ring in 2025. From massive indoor raves to multi-stage outdoor festivals, these events provided expanded opportunities for this raucous holiday from Los Angeles to San Diego. However, out of all of the dance music festivities throughout sunny SoCal, there was one event that stood out amongst the rest due to its location, amenities and killer roster of artists: Proper NYE. Pro

Tulum’s palm trees have long murmured tales of legendary electronic music evenings, but the recent Keinemusik concert at Zamna left another kind of echo in its wake. Known for their flawless mix of deep house and melodic techno, the Berlin-based group faced unheard-of criticism after what many called a fundamentally poor presentation shook the electronic music scene. What could have been another victory in Keinemusik’s worldwide trip instead became a hot topic of debate when Adam Port abruptly

New York City is adding to its long list of accolades. A world city and arguably the best city in the United States has been named the party capital of the U.S. Beating out Las Vegas and Miami, NYC stands alone at the top. Mattress Next Day, furniture merchants, awarded the city that never sleeps the new ranking. They analyzed cities across the country for going-out search interest on Google. This included the number of events and clubs, safety, public transit costs, and number of four-star

MatricK‘s original ‘Body Move’ track was already a favorite among dance music enthusiasts, but when Hardwell put his signature spin on it, the remix took on a whole new life. With its pulsating rhythm, catchy melody, and expertly crafted drops, the Hardwell edit of ‘Body Move’ quickly became a mainstay in DJ sets and festival lineups around the world. What sets Hardwell’s edit of MatricK’s ‘Body Move’ remix apart is his ability to elevate the track without losing the essence of the original.

‘We’ve always believed that the best music is timeless. It has a unique power that can resonate across generations. Ambient music has been a part of Anjuna and Above & Beyond since the beginning, starting with our first album ‘Tri-State.’ Including ambient tracks on our albums has always felt right to us. Music can be comforting and healing, especially living in this hectic world. It’s music that grounds us and helps us find peace. Looking back over 25 years, it’s incredible to see how many

Magickal by Damian Lazarus Damian Lazarus has released his fifth studio album, Magickal via Crosstown Rebels. In a move that defies industry norms, the album lands as a shock drop—bypassing the trend of staggered single releases and instead offering the extended artistic experience from day one. “With Magickal, I wanted to do things differently. I’ve sought to bypass the current trend of drawn-out single drops and fragmented album experiences. For me, this is about returning to the idea o

Maribou State — the duo made up of Chris Davids and Liam Ivory — share new single “All I Need”; a slice of signature Maribou State featuring soulful vocals from MOBO nominated artist Andreya Triana, who’s previously worked with the likes of Bonobo, Flying Lotus and Jungle. It’s the third and final single to be shared from Maribou State’s highly anticipated new album ‘Hallucinating Love’, set for release January 31st 2025 on Ninja Tune.  Speaking more on the new single Maribou State comment;