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Netflix’s Avicii: I’m Tim documentary has been a crowd favorite since its release. It led to a huge spike in Avicii’s records across streaming. One song in particular was sought after by many of his fans. Avicii’s ‘Forever Yours – Tim’s 2016 Ibiza Version‘ is now an official single in response to fans’ reactions. The track was performed during Avicii’s final live performance at Ushuaia in Ibiza in 2016. Fans can expect exclusive content about the track’s creation through Avicii’s official social

The fifth-annual Palm Tree Music Festival is returning to the Hamptons this summer for its biggest year yet! Taking place on Saturday, June 21 at the Shinnecock Reservation in Southampton, the festival will feature an all-star lineup including Palm Tree Crew co-founder Kygo, Fisher, Mau P, Blond:ish, Coco + Breezy, Tinx & Lucas, Benjamin Llyod, and Beau Cruz. From personal experience, it is an awesome festival to attend and a great way to spend your summer weekend out in the Hamptons. T

UNUM Festival is a shining example of the purest form of underground electronic music. The 2025 version will be held from June 5th to 10th in the beautiful Rana e Hedhun, Albania. The Phase 1 lineup includes some of the biggest names in underground electronic music, including Dixon, Ricardo Villalobos, and Sonja Moonear. What makes UNUM unique is its dedication to exploring music nonstop. During the festival, the Albanian coast becomes an acoustic refuge for five days and nights in a row. Time

With his latest masterpiece, “I’m Alive,” UK electronic music star Curbi continues to push the limits in 2025. It is his first release on Insomniac’s growing label, IN / ROTATION. This vocal-driven melodic house gem, which came out on February 11, shows how Curbi’s artistic vision is changing while still keeping his signature high-quality production. As an example of Curbi’s flexibility as a producer, “I’m Alive” is a nice change from his usual bass-heavy album output. The song starts with ethe

Art of the Wild, Wynn Nightlife's hub for jungle-themed raves in Las Vegas, is marking its territory again in 2025. The storied Wynn brand is once again joining forces with the renowned dance music event organizer Framework to produce the biannual festival experience, which returns to XS from March 6-9 with a massive lineup. The lineup for Art of the Wild's spring 2025 edition features a slew of influential artists, like Disclosure, CamelPhat, MK, LP Giobbi, Gordo and SOFI TUKKER. An undeniable

Some EDM moments don’t need flashing lights or pounding bass to feel electrifying. With his acoustic take on "Told You So," Martin Garrix proves that sometimes, the softest sounds leave the deepest impact.  Stripped of its shimmering house beat, the acoustic version of "Told You So" breathes in a different kind of intensity. Jex’s voice, once soaring above Garrix’s uplifting production, now trembles with a quiet urgency. It's a hushed confession in one breath and an unrestrained crescendo in the

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 Ben Böhmer, Oh Wonder - The Sun Låpsley - 4AM Ascension Day Samuel T. Herring, Kennebec - Leaving the Cany

Flosstradamus and Lil Jon have reunited for "IDGAF," a festival crunk eruption that follows their timeless trap track "Prison Riot." It’s a fitting reunion. "IDGAF" feels like the natural successor to "Prison Riot," doubling down on the mayhem and delivering a rager engineered for the summer’s biggest stages. They take the reckless energy of that 2016 anthem and supercharge it with even bigger bass, sharper synths and an unrelenting hardstyle finale. Out now on Dim Mak, the track is an open invi

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Two very clever guys have just breathed new life into a very clever single. So, do you remember Michael Alan‘s ‘Dark Matter‘ from last year? Back then, when the original released, Alan’s debut track by the way, Perth-based imprint Amon Vision paired it with a killer Will Rees remix which brought all the Trancy beats to the table. Today, the label brings back ‘Dark Matter’ with two very intense remixes: one from Myon, and another one from Jody 6. The EP has received support from Above & B

To paraphrase the great Ben Franklin, "In this world, nothing is certain except death, taxes and Ganja White Night occupying a tier of artistic creativity all their own.” For their latest release, "Magic Frog," out now via Subcarbon Records, the influential dubstep joined forces with LSDREAM and ProbCause to craft a genre-bending journey of sound and story. True to Ganja White Night’s signature approach, the track arrives alongside an animated music video that deepens its mystique, weaving surre

It feels like ALLEYCVT dropped into electronic music and instantly stuck the landing. But her journey to the EDM.com Class of 2025, selling out Denver’s famed Ogden Theatre and major festival appearances, dates back further than her discography suggests. ALLEYCVT’s musical voyage is lifelong. With her various musical identities, you could construct a Spider-Man-like "ALLEY-VERSE." Those identities still echo in her music today, particularly her vocals. "I see a girl that has been through many mu

The official EDM.com Class of 2025 has been revealed. For the unfamiliar, our annual Class isn't a stale, archaic "artists to watch" feature, but a list of 10 musicians with transformative skill sets who are on the cusp of changing the fabric of electronic dance music. Through their workhorse mentalities and defiance of industry standards, these groundbreaking future headliners have already proven their volcanic potential in the scene—and they're now ready to erupt. The members of the EDM.com Cl

Steve Angello and Modern Tales have joined forces for a new single, "Darkness In Me," just in time for Valentine's Day. No stranger to high-profile collaborations with stars like Pharrell, The Weeknd and Alicia Keys, the Swedish House Mafia member instead showcased a rising act from his home country, Modern Tales, a duo comprising Jonas Rathsman and Francis Novotny. The result is "Darkness In Me," a bouncy track filled with themes of temptation. An angelic introduction gives way to a steady beat

Last month, millions of TikTok account users in the United States had one of their most memorable (and for some, forgettable) experiences when their beloved app shut down for several hours. The app shutdown, which occured on the night of January 18th, lasted for about half a day before users could finally log onto it again. However, for many TikTok users who already deleted their app (and not offloaded the app data instead so that they can still easily log back in), they could not reinstall the

The organizers of Breakaway Festival are meeting the moment of their 2025 homecoming in Columbus by revealing a massive lineup. "Columbus has been home to Breakaway for over 12 years, and it remains a core part of our identity," said Co-Founder Zach Ruben. The nation's fastest-growing traveling festival will return home for the 12th edition of Breakaway Ohio from May 30-31 at the Historic Crew Stadium Festival Grounds. And they brought the heat with this year's headliners: Dom Dolla, Marshmello,

An Italian coastal airport is betting big that the future of electronic music festivals lies in the distant past. Electronic music festivals keep pushing for more ambitious venues, but Italy's newest entry might take the crown: a functioning airport once home to an ancient Roman temple. The brand-new Adriatic Sound Festival is debuting in June 2025 at Fano Airport, formerly known as Fanum Fortunae. The two-day festival is being "conceived as a temporary city," according to a press release shared

Dance music titan GRYFFIN is set to close out a groundbreaking chapter in his career with the announcement of the PULSE Phase 2 Tour, featuring THE FINALE in New York. Following the massive success of his PULSE album and tour in 2024, this second leg promises fans one final chance to experience the electrifying PULSE live show before he transitions into a new artistic era. A Farewell to the PULSE Era After a year of monumental performances at Forest Hills Stadium, Red Rocks Amphitheatre,

After a cold weekend, we have finally warmed up enough to circle back and honor a true showcase. Excision’s Thunderdome returned to the Tacoma Dome in Seattle for a joyous and feisty weekend. Three nights of pure Bass music gave us enough to release our rage onto the dancefloor. Let’s relive the best moments of the weekend. Thunderdome’s Production Lasers after lasers, our eyes are still recovering from such a spectacle. Excision does it again with an incredible set design and produ

After the huge success of our Art Basel party at Toe Jam, Experts Only by John Summit has decided to run it back at Miami Music Week this year on Wednesday, March 26th with a stacked lineup of experts featuring some of your favorites and the return of a surprise guest. The anticipation is building as fans eagerly await the chance to experience another unforgettable night of music, art, and creativity. As the buzz around Experts Only continues to grow, fans are already making plans to secure

Are you ready to embark on a one-of-a-kind journey from Orlando to Miami with the ultimate party experience? Look no further than the NEXT STOP: ULTRA train, a collaboration between Brightline and Red Bull that promises to take your festival experience to the next level. In 2025, this unique train service returns with even more offerings, including a special full train featuring live DJ sets onboard, curated food and beverage options included with ticket prices, and surprise experiences througho

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Have some tissues nearby, this song is just that pretty. Beautiful things happened this week regarding the corner of Dance music I’m all for: songs with a soul, with a purpose, with a meaning that lies beyond the melodies. And in that same line we’re happy to share yet another nugget of bliss that saw the light recently: ‘Believe In Me‘, a collaboration between the wise BiXX and the unmistakable Susana. Alabama-bound BiXX (Robert Bickert) is a rising star in the Uplifting Trance scene. W

Feels illegal to have such a nostalgia trip of a release out in this day and age. Maybe the return of Trance (proper Trance, mind you) has gone slightly unnoticed here and there. Yes, Calvin Harris released ‘Miracle’ some time ago, and yes, Peggy Gou’s stellar hit was a clever nod to ATB’s all-time classic, but not much else, maybe? Well, I’m here to say I’ve been noticing this rise, and it seems like 2025 will be its year. High-calibre artists all over are doing wonders for the genre which