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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 Charli xcx, A.G. Cook - So I featuring a.g. cook Oklou - family and friends FKA twigs, Koreless - Drums of

If we know anything about KDrew by now, it's that he doesn't just produce music. He engineers experiences, and his new single, "Surface," is yet another electronic masterstroke designed to thrill and bewilder. The acclaimed producer, singer-songwriter and audio engineer stuns with his latest release, a dazzling flex of genre-melding mastery that propels you through moments of both chaos and clarity. In "Surface," he artfully balances intensity with emotional depth to create a proper mind-bender

Fatboy Slim’s 1998 smash hit ‘Praise You’ off the amazing ‘You’ve Come A Long Way Baby’ album is one of his greatest tracks accompanied by a legendary music video with an interesting story behind it. Fatboy Slim has taken to Instagram to unveil some interesting facts behind the making of the video. Directed by and starring Spike Jonze who would go on to direct some massive productions including ‘Jackass: The Movie’, ‘Where The Wild Things Are’ and ‘Her’, the video follows a group dancing at va

Low Steppa, Tony Romera, and Crusy‘s most recent team-up Watch Out is a trinity of brilliance providing a necessary slice of House music that demands respect and starts buzz. This partnership is the result of a year-long path of mutual invention and shared successes, not a haphazard gathering of ideas. Starting the year strong with their chart-topping Beatport genre #1 smash, “Dance To The Music,” Low Steppa and Tony Romera proved their ability to combine infectious enthusiasm with rhythmic sub

Jung Jaeil vs ACRAZE – Squid Game Theme vs Do It To It (Zedd Mashup) In 2021 the first season of ‘Squid Game’ was hugely popular, but no one expected when Zedd took to the stage at EDC Las Vegas that he would find a way to incorporate this trend into his set. To the surprise of everyone the theme for ‘Squid Game’played to open up Zedd’s set which was then perfectly moulded into ACRAZE’s breakthrough track ‘Do It To It’ sending the crowd wild. This insane creativity from Zedd to bring together

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Anyma debuted “Hypnotized,” his most recent joint effort with Ellie Goulding. Originally performed at The Sphere during his innovative “The End of Genesys” concert, the song speaks about the direction of electronic music itself, not only about a junction of two musical worlds. Right away, the song declared itself as something different from Anyma’s normal output. His unique sound design is still the same, but here the technique is more polished, more approachable, but no less powerful. Possibly

Discover how German producer Deneubourg blends mystical baselines with robotic vocals in “Oblivion,” a groundbreaking melodic techno track that pushes the boundaries of the genre while paying homage to Anyma‘s innovative style. A deep dive into one of 2025’s most compelling independent electronic releases. The most recent work from Deneubourg, “Oblivion,” shows how deftly the German producer understands modern melodic techno. Inspired by Anyma‘s creative sound design and own unique character, t

The 2025 BPM Festival Costa Rica marks the sudden end of yet another difficult chapter in the festival’s history. Originally scheduled for January 8–12, 2025, in Tamarindo, Guanacaste, the celebration ran across several challenges that finally resulted in its cancellation after just two days of running. BPM Festival Costa Rica 2025 was canceled after its first two days due to multiple factors: strong opposition from local residents (183 community members signed a petition against it), concerns

It’s a lovely tribute, and something really special to start this new year. We love all things emotional over here. And so we were compelled to hear wunderkind musician Orsay‘s first release of the year. After a successful 2024 which proved he’s one of the acts to look out for in the future of Afro House, He’s teamed up with the acclaimed Maxi Meraki for “Amado”, to release a sentimental tribute to Orsay’s late father, releasing on Adriatique’s Siamese imprint. Having been tested on the

“As much as I love you all, and as sick as it is to play for you guys, from here it looks fucking rowdy down there”, said Marlon Hoffstadt, also known as DJ Daddy Trance, as he stopped his set at Australia’s Wildlands Festival. While the audience initially cheered at his words, Hoffstadt quickly clarified, “This is not a compliment, so everyone drink some water, look out for each other, and chill a fucking bit.” The Berlin-based artist later shared his thoughts on Instagram, posting a story that

For its first festival of 2025, Breakaway is breaking out the big guns. Dallas will host the traveling festival April 4-5 within the ground of Fair Park. The city is the first of five new locations for the barnstorming Breakaway Festival brand, with Atlanta, Huntsville, Philadelphia and Phoenix to follow later in 2025. 15 national touring acts and four local DJs have been confirmed for the first-ever Breakaway Dallas fest. Headliners Afrojack, Zedd, SLANDER, Louis The Child and Gryffin will be j

When two titans clash, the result ought to be spectacular. Good news to all of you seeking a bit of warmth in these colder months: German electronic artist AVAION and Kenyan songstress Sofiya Nzau have released their anticipated new single, ‘Wacuka‘, via Sony Music. Two acts of their calibre couldn’t work together without getting noticed. In other words, this song delivers. And even though ‘Wacuka’ has just been released a few hours ago, chances are, you’ve heard it elsewhere in the past

LEVEL UP is kicking off 2025 with her sixth EP, and true to form, it's a heavy-hitter. The dubstep star, whose masterful track "Power" was recently highlighted as one of EDM.com's best songs of 2024, is letting fans know that she's not letting up anytime soon. Featuring four tracks, Sapphire Souls showcases her signature neck-cramping style. LEVEL UP pulls no punches in tracks like "Dark Side" and "Alive," which are loaded with strategically placed vocal samples, vowel bass and growls for days.

Furstein Silent Piano Hi, it’s Erik from our duo EXEA. I’ll go a little classical on this one and say the most important gear I own is my upright piano. To be exact, I own a Furstein Silent Piano. “Silent” meaning it has a headphone jack output, which enables me to practice without annoying my neighbours too much on weekends.  I’ve been using it for around five years now, and I’m very happy with it. The keys are quite heavy, which is amazing for practice (to get those fingers nice

Nora En Pure, born Daniela Niederer, enters 2025 with an exceptionally crafted one-off, “Protected,” featuring UK-bred singer/songwriter Richard Walters. Once again capitalizing on the Swiss-South African DJ’s famed emotive aura, “Protected” delivers a message and chord progression that fans have already come to know and love thanks to Niederer’s ongoing North American tour. A defining force in the melodic house scene, Nora En Pure embodies both quality and consistency when it comes to her fast-

Jade Cicada's new EP, Lunar Fade, is a masterclass in blending the natural with the digital. Arriving two years after his Pressure Gamut album, the project confirms that the Massachusetts-born producer is back to captivate fans with his boundary-pushing sound. Technical precision and raw emotion effortlessly collide throughout the EP. "The EP artwork is a reimagining of what my current studio looks like, surrounded by gear, screens and speakers, and blasting off into space with cool sounds. My c

Netflix’s Avicii: I’m Tim documentary has been a crowd favorite since its release. The documentary shined a new light on the dance music superstar and his rise to fame. The film offers a glimpse into Tim’s struggles with mental health and his tragic passing in 2018. Featuring never-before-seen footage and interviews with friends and family, the documentary provides an intimate look at the life of one of modern music’s most iconic figures. Because the release has been so popular, Avicii’s mus

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Boiler Room has released its 2025 audience report, outlining five "New Rules of Youth Culture" in thematic categories. The report, which Boiler Room called their biggest audience study to date, aims to "better understand the Boiler Room community as a subset of a wider global youth population." Reaching into the heart of global club culture, Boiler Room surveyed 8,300 members of its community from nearly 50 markets, including Australia, France, Spain, Germany, Mexico, Japan, India and the UK and

Hï Ibiza and Ushuaïa have announced details of their 2025 opening parties. The award-winning Ibiza clubs will both kick off the summer season on Saturday April 26th with two day-to-night events. The team behind Hï Ibiza, ranked as the World’s No.1 club, shared their excitement, saying: “It’s happening. Spread the word and mark your calendar… S25 is here.” Ushuaïa Ibiza, ranked No.4 in DJ Mag’s Top 100 Clubs poll for 2024, also announced: “Psst… Time to get the group chat running! Save the da

Techno legend Sven Väth, 60, has announced that he and his partner, Silvia Astore, are expecting a child. The baby, who Väth called a "little miracle," will be their first together and the DJ's third overall. The reveal of the conception arrives as the couple celebrates 10 years of their relationship. Astore, a 36-year-old Italian fashion designer and entrepreneur, joined the iconic Cocoon Recordings founder in celebrating via Instagram. The pair posed at the fittingly named WOMB nightclub in To

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Afterlife Tulum 2025: A Transformative Night in the Jungle On Saturday, January 4, 2025, Afterlife once again captivated the global electronic music community with an unforgettable event at Zamna Tulum. Known for its unparalleled blend of music, visual art, and nature, Afterlife delivered a night filled with mesmerizing performances and emotional resonance, cementing its legacy as a leader in immersive event experiences. The carefully curated lineup for the evening included Tale Of Us, Mrack

Renowned electronic music artist deadmau5 starts off 2025 strong with a track of astronomical proportions; ‘Jupiter’. The track is a stunning, synth-filled space odyssey out today, on mau5trap. ‘Jupiter’ As the first deadmau5 offering for 2025, mau5trap went deep into his archives for the mesmerizing ‘Jupiter’. He originally wrote the track in 2017 following the release of the last proper deadmau5 studio album W:/2016ALBUM/. ‘Jupiter’’s beginnings were captured in his studio via liv