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Sebastian Ingrosso has announced he will no longer perform at the Las Vegas Sphere, citing personal health reasons. The iconic dance music producer and Swedish House Mafia co-founder was set to DJ on January 10th, the penultimate night of Anyma's historic residency at the record-breaking $2.3 billion venue. Italian DJ duo Mathame have now been confirmed as his replacement. "Unfortunately, due to personal health reasons, I am unable to perform at Sphere on January 10th," Ingrosso said today in a

Cassian’s Proper NYE/NYD after-party at Spin Nightclub in San Diego kicked into overdrive when fellow Australian Dom Dolla joined him for a surprise 90-minute back-to-back set – their first in a decade. Featured image: spawnzone The post Cassian & Dom Dolla deliver surprise B2B in San Diego for Proper NYE/NYD afters [Set Recap] appeared first on Dancing Astronaut.

Anyma x Ellie Goulding – Hypnotized Our new music Friday kicks off with the hotly anticipated collab between Anyma and Ellie Goulding. ‘Hypnotized’ follows the kick off of Afterlife Presents Anyma “The End of Genesys” Residency live at Sphere in Las Vegas. So far, Anyma has played 6 sold-out shows on December 27-31, 2024 & January 1 and will be playing two more shows on January 10 & 11. This marks Sphere’s first electronic artist residency for which Anyma has invited an exciting array of

Insomniac Records closes out 2024 with a compilation that shows exactly why they’ve become such a force in electronic music. Their 25-track ‘Best of’ collection captures what the label does best: releasing music that works both on massive festival stages and in intimate clubs. BLOND:ISH’s “Never Walk Alone” stands out as a perfect example. The track pairs Steve Appleton’s vocals with a groove that’s helped it rack up 17 million Spotify streams and land coverage from BBC Radio 1 to KISS FM. H

Sound Nightclub, a cornerstone of Los Angeles' electronic music scene, has announced a flexible refund policy for all January events in response to the ongoing wildfire crisis affecting the metropolitan area. There are currently five active wildfires raging in the LA metropolitan area, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, including the catastrophic Palisades Fire. Fueled by high-speed winds, that blaze alone has scorched nearly 20,000 acres and is now "one of t

Illusion is a captivating track by Finnish DJ and electronic music producer Yotto, released under the renowned Anjunadeep label. Known for his deep, melodic house sound, Yotto has been a significant figure in the electronic music scene, consistently delivering tracks that resonate with both underground and mainstream audiences. In recent years, Yotto has continued to expand his discography with notable releases. In 2023, he unveiled ‘Just Over’ a track that showcases his signature blend of e

Dallas, are you ready to dance? The iconic Breakaway Music Festival, presented by CELSIUS, is making its highly anticipated debut in the Lone Star State this spring! On April 4-5, 2025, the festival will take over Fair Park with an electrifying lineup featuring Slander, Zedd, Afrojack, Louis The Child, and Gryffin. Mark your calendars—this is a weekend you won’t want to miss. A Weekend Packed with Talent Breakaway Dallas isn’t holding back. Alongside its incredible headliners, the festiv

Bass music fans are rallying to support New Orleans in the wake of the tragic New Year's Day truck attack, organizing a special electronic concert to raise crucial funds for victims and their families. On Friday, January 10th, bass music star Boogie T will headline "Nola In Need," a special benefit show at ARORA NOLA. The concert aims to bring together the local community and electronic music lovers from across the country in a show of support and solidarity. With Boogie T leading the charge, th

We’re a week into 2025, and it still feels like Christmas morning! Lane 8 has delivered a delightful surprise with three new tracks from his Childish(ish) EP. Fans of the This Never Happened label are in for a treat, as the gift of exceptional music keeps coming. After an amazing ProperNYE B2B set with Sultan + Shepard, this is the perfect way to kick off the new year. Don’t miss out—stream Childish(ish) now on all your favorite platforms and experience the magic for yourself! Childish(ish)

It’s officially 2025, which means it’s just weeks away from Groove Cruise 2025. Not only is it one of the first music festivals of the new year each year, but it has become an annual retreat for thousands that flock to Florida to escape to a magical fantasyland called Groove Cruise. Whether you’re a first-timer virgin or you’ve been on Groove Cruise before, we compiled a list of things to know before you go, so you can be ready on January 23, 2025. People don’t f*** around with the themes

John Summit's annual takeover of The Caverns, the beloved subterranean concert venue in Tennessee, will not take place in 2025, he announced Wednesday. The event debuted in 2023 by virtue of a remarkable sold-out "cave rave" before expanding to a two-day affair in April of the following year. It's organized by the production team behind Summit's Experts Only imprint, which was recently named 2024's best record label in EDM.com's list of the year's top industry leaders. Summit's decision to postp

Have you ever seen a photograph so striking, you could almost hear the world within it? What would it sound like? Krotos has now launched AI that generates custom audio based on an uploaded image, claiming it's the "world's first" tech of its kind. The company's Ambience Generator v2 allows users to upload a photo, including images like film stills, video screenshots or concept art. Then it uses AI to formulate a text prompt based on the image before generating custom audio to accompany it. Krot

Ibiza tourists could face very huge fines if local authorities spot them consuming alcoholic drinks while on the street past certain hours. According to an article from DJ Mag, the fines that the Ibiza tourists may face fines that can go up to £2,580 (€3,081/$3,173) if they consume alcohol on the streets of the popular San Antonio tourist area (one of the most-innovative nightclubs there to check out is ‘NOSPACE’, the hotspot that the music venue label Eden Ibiza recently opened last summer).

The Hercules DJControl Mix Ultra stole the spotlight at CES 2025, earning the prestigious Best in Innovation Award. This groundbreaking device is the first fully wireless mobile DJ controller, setting a new industry standard. An upgraded version of the DJControl Mix, first unveiled in 2022, the Ultra model builds on its predecessor with enhanced features and cutting-edge wireless capabilities. The controller operates entirely without cables, thanks to Bluetooth 4.0 and a built-in rechargeabl

The subject line of Barclay Crenshaw's latest newsletter featured just two words, short yet electrifying: "VonStroke returns." This bold declaration sent ripples of excitement through fans of the beloved house music producer, who spent the past year exploring his bass music alias. The official announcement that Claude VonStroke will tour in 2025 arrived last month, but the Dirtybird label boss has now dusted off a special treat from his archives to tide over his eager fanbase as they await his r

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Fred again.. has blessed us with multiple “extras” at the close of 2024. The first is an 18-min 2024 recap film entitled ‘2024.’ Playing almost like a mini documentary, ‘2024’ features a raft of highlights and behind-the-scenes footage, including a special cover of Billie Eilish’s ‘What Was I Made For?’ (8:49) — played on the harp by Fred and featuring vocals from Romy, as well as never before seen footage of Skrillex, Four Tet, and Fred. Cover of Billie Eilish’s ‘What Was I Made For?’ Y

Since launching in 2008, DJ Mag’s Top 100 Clubs poll has grown into the definitive guide to the world’s best dancefloors, ranked entirely by votes from DJ Mag’s global audience. Voting in this year’s poll runs until until 23:59 GMT on Wednesday 12th March. With results being announced in April 2025 via a full social media countdown across DJ Mag’s social media channels. You can cast your votes here. As always, it’s entirely in the hands of DJ Mag readers. And, at a time when nightclubs acros

Bass Heads! Holidays maybe be over, but this year will bring out the “Bass Gremlin” within us. At the hands of Excision, we will head towards the fifth edition of Excision presents: The Thunderdome. The three day all-Bass event will take place in the Tacoma Dome in Washington State February 7-9. Every other year, the festival adds an extra day for more intensity and fun sets, including huge surprise b2bs. Naturally, the festival includes three different sets by the ringleader Excision.

The new movie Baby Girl is making waves not just for its gripping storyline but for its choice of filming location: the iconic New York City venue, The Basement. Known as a hotspot for underground music and nightlife, The Basement provides the perfect setting for the film’s edgy and intense narrative. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Halina Reijn, Baby Girl tells a provocative story of power and forbidden relationships. The movie stars Nicole Kidman as Romy, a high-powered CEO, whose career a

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In recent years David Guetta has been finding a lot of chart success in an era where most electronic music artists have faded away from the mainstream. Guetta has always been incredibly good at adapting to the times to make music that finds its way to the top and draws in more new fans. Despite this success, in a recent interview with Fun Radio he expressed that he wants to take his style in a different direction to make “great music” again. The Frenchman has traversed multiple genres over the y

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The lineup includes Gordo, Nic Fanciulli, Marco Carola, Seth Troxler, Joseph Capriati, Jamie Jones, Franky Ricardo, ANTS with Eats Everything, Melé and Paco Osuna, ANOTR and more all play. Savaya Bali, perched on 100-meter limestone cliffs facing the Indian Ocean, has become known as Uluwatu’s main electronic music venue. This legendary site hosts “Law of the Jungle,” a novel series of events with world-class DJs and producers, for the first quarter of 2025. Savaya distinguishes itself not onl