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“I can’t find the hook. It just keeps on going, and then it ends”: Barry Manilow’s issue with modern songwriting

Barry Manilow thinks songwriting has changed, and that young artists don’t write the same way he was trained to.
Manilow – known for hits such as Copacabana and Mandy – is currently amid his The Last Concerts tour, and is planning to release a new album by the end of the summer which he says will probably be his last. Manilow also runs the Manilow Music Project, which has provided schools with instruments and equipment for over 30 years.
READ MORE: “I’m not just producing tracks anymore… I’m producing stars from scratch”: Timbaland unveils AI entertainment company – and its first Suno-powered artist In an interview with Billboard, he discusses the forthcoming album: “I’ve been working on it for a long time…for so long that the style of music has changed [laughs]. I had to go back and redo [the songs] so they sounded a little more contemporary.
“I had to take all the strings out, all the background vocals out ‘cause they don’t do that anymore. They don’t use strings and background vocals and all that. Even I heard that it sounded dated, so we had to go back and redo it,” he says.
“The songwriting has changed. Young people don’t write the way I was trained to write. There’s no verse which goes into the chorus which goes back to the verse which goes to [the] ending, and you change keys. They don’t do that.
“They start the song and then they just…it feels like a run-on sentence to me. I can’t find the hook. I can’t find the chorus. It just keeps on going, and then it ends,” Manilow continues. However, he assures his own album will stick to the classic formula. “That’s not what this album is, and that’s not the way I know how to write, and I think my contemporary songwriters and people I work with would say the same.”

Barry Manilow will continue playing shows for his Last Concerts tour in July. He is also playing a number of shows in Las Vegas as part of his residency at the International Theater. You can find out more via his official website. 
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GRYFFIN & Chance Peña: Hard Time Lover

Drawing on dance titan GRYFFIN’s indie roots, ‘Hard Time Lover’ channels the emotional resonance and melodic instrumentation that first catapulted GRYFFIN into the spotlight. Anchored by Chance Peña’s wistful vocal delivery and fluttering guitar lines, the track explores the complexities of loving someone through their darkest moments. A wondrous blend of lyrical storytelling and danceable rhythms, ‘Hard Time Lover’ is a testament to GRYFFIN’s signature that moves both the heart and body. Listen here.
‘Hard Time Lover’ follows a string of genre-expanding releases like ‘In My Head’ with Kaskade and the thunderous ‘Air’ alongside Excision and Julia Michaels. Since the release of his third full-length album PULSE last year, GRYFFIN has dabbled across electronic subgenres, pushing the boundaries to showcase the full spectrum of his sound. With each new single, GRYFFIN highlights his ability to meld emotive songwriting with innovative production that is continuously evolving.
This year, GRYFFIN returned on the road for his PULSE: PHASE 2 Tour, which has seen him headline Atlanta’s Coca-Cola Roxy, Austin’s Moody Amphitheater, Boston’s Roadrunner, and Nashville’s The Pinnacle in recent weeks. GRYFFIN will close out the tour with his two-night PULSE FINALE in New York City ahead of festival appearances at Lollapalooza, Ultra Europe, Ultra Japan, Lost In Dreams, and more.
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Sixth Ocean Unleashes ‘Kraken’ : Out Now on Captive Soul

On June 6, 2025, Captive Soul welcomes a powerful new release: Kraken by rising Indian talent Sixth Ocean. This gripping melodic techno piece is a fierce, emotive journey – an embodiment of the mystery and majesty the track is named after. With soaring leads and cinematic depth, Kraken is both a dancefloor weapon and an emotional release, echoing Captive Soul’s vision of music with meaning.
As the mythical creature stirs from the deep, so too does a soundscape full of tension, beauty, and unleashed power. Kraken doesn’t just drop – it emerges.
Hailing from Mumbai, India, Sixth Ocean is an emerging voice in the melodic house & techno landscape. Known for his soulful soundscapes and captivating leads, he crafts music that’s not just for the club, it’s an emotional journey designed to resonate deeply with listeners. Sixth Ocean has brought his unique melodic sound to stages across India, captivating audiences with emotionally charged sets. He has shared the stage with international icons like John Summit, ARTBAT, Ben Böhmer, Miss Monique, Agents of Time and many more, supporting their shows with standout performances that have solidified his place among the most promising names in the scene.
During the show with John Summit in India, Sixth Ocean was deeply moved when John played two of his tracks – a powerful and unforgettable moment that marked a milestone in his artistic journey. With recent support from global tastemakers like Vintage Culture, ARGY, Korolova, Massano, and Henri Bergmann, Sixth Ocean is quickly establishing himself as an artist to watch. His music represents more than just rhythm; it’s an invitation to immerse in the present moment, to enter the “Sixth Ocean“: an imaginary realm where time dissolves, and only music remains.
Korolova dropping ‘Kraken’ with Sixth Ocean in Mumbai Captive Soul: Elevating the Emotional Frontier
Founded by Ukrainian DJ and producer Korolova, Captive Soul has become a beacon for deeply melodic, emotionally immersive electronic music. Each release, including Kraken, furthers the label’s mission to fuse beauty with drive, storytelling with sound. This is music made to move bodies and open hearts.
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Alok Releases ‘Don’t Mess With The Fire’ for Fatal Fury

GRAMMY-nominated Brazilian music superstar & philanthropist ALOK joins the official soundtrack for FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves with his new single ‘Don’t Mess With The Fire’. A futuristic fusion of 16-bit nostalgia and flat out production, the track comes decked out with its very own drum ‘n bass finishing move. Gear up for battle on June 6th, when the new single drops worldwide. Listen here.
‘Don’t Mess With The Fire’ sees ALOK join a soundtrack full of heavy hitters, including artists like Alan Walker, Steve Aoki, Solomun, and Afrojack across 19 custom tracks. The full soundtrack doesn’t only add a new layer to the aesthetic immersion of FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves, but further injects the game’s ethos into today’s mainstream.
About FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves:
SNK’s beloved Fatal Fury series first hit the market in 1991, spearheading the fighting game boom of the 1990s that swept the industry thereafter. GAROU: MARK OF THE WOLVES (released in 1999) has, for some time, served as the franchise’s most recent installment. But that is all about to change: 26 years on, a brand-new entry – FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves – is set to arrive on the scene! FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves features a unique art style that stimulates the senses, an innovative REV System that supercharges the excitement, plus a host of other battle systems even more robust than before. The game also breathes new life into the series by introducing two distinct control schemes (ensuring fun and excitement for newcomers and veterans alike) as well as other fresh features and elements. The streets of South Town are a hotbed of action, wild dreams, and even wilder ambition. Here, at long last, a new legend is about to unfold… 
About ALOK
ALOK is a bona fide two-time Latin-GRAMMY nominated dance music superstar and philanthropist holding the title of the second biggest Instagram following of any electronic artist globally, with over 28 million fans. On Spotify, ALOK concentrates more than 33 million monthly listeners and 5 billion streams, making him the most listened to Brazilian artist internationally. In 2024, he received his first two Latin GRAMMY Music Award nominations in the new ‘Best Latin Electronic Music Performance’ category for his songs, ‘Pedju Kunumigwe’ with Guarani Nhandewa from his The Future Is Ancestral album, and ‘Drum Machine’ with DJ Pickle. In 2023 he was named the No. 1 DJ in Latin America and 4th Best DJ in the world, according to the prestigious DJ Mag Top 100 DJ Poll.
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The Hello Group and Sony Music Launch THG India: ‘A Great Moment for the Indian Music Industry’

Mumbai, where Sony Music India is based. Photo Credit: Hardik Joshi
The Hello Group (THG) and Sony Music are once again broadening their partnership – this time with an eye on India, where they’ve officially launched THG India.
LA-based THG and Sony Music India revealed that newly minted unit today, three years and change after the former announced a Sony Music Publishing JV. Apparently, Hello Group has quietly been pursuing growth in India in the interim – including by claiming an A&R win with a “crossover hit” featuring local talent as well as The Chainsmokers.
Meanwhile, Sony Music – like not just its fellow majors, but Believe, Reservoir, and several others – has been spearheading India-focused expansion initiatives. In March 2025, to name one recent example, Sony Music Publishing extended its admin deal with TIPS Music.
At the intersection of all these points, THG India is poised to zero in on publishing, artist management, and global touring alike in the market, the involved parties indicated in more words.
In a statement, Hello Group founder and CEO Taylor Jones, whose company moved to hire a Mumbai-based executive assistant about four months back, emphasized plans “to amplify India’s voices like never before.”
And in remarks of his own, Sony Music India MD Vinit Thakkar touted THG India “as a critical bridge” for the Indian music market, which is beginning to prioritize paid listening. (The shift hasn’t been without growing pains, and by some estimates, it’ll take quite a while yet to translate into healthy revenue results for the industry.)
“This is a great moment for the Indian music industry and its vibrant creative community,” added the former Universal Music India COO Thakkar. “THG India marks our first international collaboration of this scale right here in India, and it serves as a critical bridge.
“By combining THG’s strength in global live touring and their international network with our deep local expertise, we are strategically empowering Indian artists with the resources, seasoned management, and global network essential to truly accelerate their careers and resonate on the international stage,” he concluded.
Regarding some of Sony Music’s other India buildout efforts, 2023 saw the major’s AWAL subsidiary set sail in the nation of 1.4 billion. And this past March, AWAL added (or more specifically re-added; the exec had previously spent the better part of a decade with Sony Music) Amazon India’s Aniket Parpillewar as head of India and South Asia.
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Three Dead, Nine Injured In Brutal Attack At Colombian Electronic Music Party

A private electronic music party in Puerto Colombia, Colombia, turned into a scene of horror this Monday, June 2nd, leaving three people dead and nine injured after armed assailants opened fire indiscriminately on attendees. The massacre, which unfolded at Finca Villa Olvega near the Papiros Toll Booth, has shocked the coastal municipality and ignited a major police investigation.
The event, promoted as “Talent Tryout Sunday,” was underway when four armed individuals on two motorcycles burst into the private cabin around 10 PM. Without warning, they began shooting into the crowd of partygoers, causing immediate panic and chaos.
Two victims, 25-year-old Luis Alfredo Vergara Julio and 19-year-old Ronaldo José Alarcón Castrilleros, died at the scene. A third victim, 25-year-old Maciel Karina Gómez, a DJ performing at the party, succumbed to her injuries at the nearby Portoazul Clinic while receiving medical attention. The nine injured individuals were also transported to the clinic, where most are reported to be out of danger.
Authorities are treating the incident as a targeted attack, with preliminary investigations suggesting a violent dispute between rival criminal gangs over drug trafficking routes and revenues. A key focus of the inquiry is Raúl Henao Farías, alias “Choco,” a presumed member of the criminal structure “Los Costeños,” who was among the injured. Some of the deceased and injured also reportedly had prior criminal records.
The Commander of the Barranquilla Metropolitan Police, General Edwin Urrego, confirmed the ongoing investigation, emphasizing the link to organized crime. The brutal nature of the attack has sent ripples of concern throughout the region.
[H/T] El Universal
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RÜFÜS DU SOL Inhale/Exhale Remixed (Vol. 2) Enhances Soundscapes To New Heights

Earlier last month, RÜFÜS DU SOL released their Inhale/Exhale Remixed album, a fantastic remix compilation of their must-hear album from 2024, Inhale/Exhale. It contained stunning remixes from the likes of Carlita, Enamour, Francis Mercier, and Kaz James. Fast forward to this month of June, RÜFÜS DU SOL has now dropped an exciting Inhale/Exhale Remixed (Vol. 2). This new remix album serves as an exhilarating expansion of the band’s earlier collection of 15 remixes, introducing an impressive array of 22 fresh remixes from an eclectic and meticulously curated lineup of artists spanning the electronic music landscape.
Inhale/Exhale Remixed (Vol. 2) from RÜFÜS DU SOL brings out the atmospheric bliss
In this vibrant collection, listeners can expect to hear the outstanding sounds of Brazilian heavyweight Vintage Culture, known for his genre-defying grooves, and the captivating energy of piano house powerhouse LP Giobbi. The Swiss sonic alchemist Jimi Jules brings his innovative touch, while Berlin-based live act GHEIST infuses their mix with a pulsating live energy. Melodic house producer Maga adds a lush layer of sophistication, complemented by the dynamic Dutch duo WEVAL and the imaginative soundscapes crafted by German music maker Tim Engelhardt. Turkish-American sound sculptor Samm and Swiss-French female DJ Deer Jade showcase their unique styles, while the brotherly duo Betical and Israeli tastemaker Sean Doron contribute their fresh perspectives.
An unforgettable auditory experience
The album also provides notable attention on creative collaborations, such as the great partnership between Italian duo Mind Against and Thai act Tharat, along with the Afro house collective & Friends teaming up with newcomer David Mackay. Furthermore, Inhale/Exhale Remixed (Vol. 2) features the atmospheric remix of ‘Lately’ by Adam Ten and Mita Gami, previously released last year, alongside RÜFÜS’ own club edit of the anthemic track ‘Music is Better’, ensuring that listeners are treated to a dynamic and immersive auditory experience.
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Chris Lake Channels Thumping House Energy on New ‘Savana’

Just weeks after igniting Coachella’s Campground with a historic, first-of-its-kind performance, Chris Lake steps back into the spotlight with his latest single ‘Savana‘. Out now on his own Black Book Records imprint, ‘Savana’ marks the third offering from his highly anticipated debut album Chemistry, ‘Savana’ arrives with the raw, magnetic energy that has become a hallmark of Chris’s evolution as a producer and live performer.
Over the past couple of weeks, ‘Savana’ has quickly become one of Chris Lake’s most eagerly awaited IDs.
Recently, while on tour in Australia, the track took center stage during a landmark back-to-back with FISHER at a surprise pop-up event in Sydney, as well as at the Australian DJ’s now-iconic Out 2 Lunch Festival. 
As Chris Lake’s Chemistry era gains momentum, ‘Savana’ follows the critically acclaimed singles ‘Ease My Mind‘ with Abel Balder, which topped the ARIA Club Charts and ‘In My Head‘ featuring Amber Mark. Together, the releases paint a sonic preview to Lake’s most expansive body of work to date. A true testament to the DJ and producer’s appeal, both of the aforementioned releases, as well as ‘Toxic’ are currently charting in multiple countries including Australia, the Netherlands and Germany. With ‘Savana’ now unleashed, Chris Lake continues to shape the summer soundscape with uncompromising creativity and a deep reverence for the dancefloor.  
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Florian Picasso Provides Delightful New ‘Booty’ EP

After a transformative period of creative reinvention, Florian Picasso, founder of Dekadance, releases his second EP of the year. After a highly anticipated return with his Hi Heels EP in April, Picasso brings out a three-track EP. It ought to bring the highest vibes this Summer. Thus, the great-grandson of Pablo Picasso releases the Booty EP. It is available on Solomun’s highly coveted label Diynamic.
Booty EP
The title track ‘Booty (Riviera Mix)’ starts off the EP with a heavy and funky bassline. The heavily analog vocals give out a retro feeling. Alongside the acid elements of the track, all the elements exhale a warm yet dark and vintage-esque breath into the song.
The grooves continue with the next song ‘Karaoke Corner (Riviera Mix)’. The track is a sexy and dark psychedelic trip. From echoes and stutters to harder synths and wonky percussion. Funny enough, the track has similar elements to the ‘Monster Mash’ by Bobby “Boris” Picket.
Lastly, ‘Till I’m Dead (Riviera Mix)’ completes the EP. With even heavier kicks and distortions, the song balances out the darker tones with higher-pitched vocals. Not only are all three tracks unique and twisted in their own way, but they deliver finesse and cohesiveness. This is within the auditory artwork of Florian Picasso.
Florian Picasso
Florian Picasso is an enigmatic DJ with an artistic vision. His knack for curation is poised to become a reference point in the cultural lexicon. As the great-grandson of Pablo Picasso, he carries a legacy of creativity. However, it’s his own sound that’s making waves on the global stage. A DJ and producer with nearly two decades of experience, Florian is now experiencing a bold resurgence in the electronic music world.
His recent highlights include a standout performance at Berlin’s iconic HÖR, a packed show at ADE with his music and arts collective Dekadance, and curating the sound and mood for Patek Philippe’s first watch launch in 25 years. These milestones mark just the beginning of what promises to be a defining chapter in his career.
Florian’s new sound is as complex as his background — a mix of groovy, bouncy, and hard-hitting beats that reflect his passion for both spontaneity and introspection. His music is sexy and euphoric, while also deeply vulnerable and expressive. This unique blend of emotions is rooted in his journey: raised in a world of privilege and art, but as an adopted child, he also struggled with feelings of belonging. DJing became a way for Florian to process these emotions and channel them into music. His music speaks to both the mind and the body.
Shake what your mama gave you this summer, and listen to the Booty EP here:
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Win this remix contest and you’ll get your music released through UMG

To mark this year’s GeoGuessr World Championship, online beat battle platform Audeobox is hosting a unique remix competition in partnership with GeoGuessr and FL Studio – and the top prize is an official Universal Music Group release.
The Remix Challenge invites producers from across the globe to flex their creative muscles and rework the GeoGuessr World Championship’s 2025 anthem, Legendary. The winner will not only get a major label drop, but they’ll be able to head to the championship finals, taking place between August 29-30 in Copenhagen.
READ MORE: “There’s a terrible housewifely tidiness”: Why Brian Eno thinks there’s too much “fiddling” in modern music production Budding producers will be able to download stems of the championship anthem, which was originally performed by Mapei and written by Niki & the Dove and produced by YARO.
The top three tracks will all receive one year of FL Cloud Pro, GeoGuessr merch and a Pro Subscription, as well as an Audeobox subscription, a unique badge, and loot cubes.
The prizes then vary, with third place set to receive FL Studio Producer Edition, while second place will get FL Studio’s Signature Bundle. First place will receive FL Studio’s All Plugins Edition – as well as the all-expenses-paid trip to Copenhagen, of course.

Entering is free – all you need to do is create an Audeobox account and download the official World Championship Anthem Stems. Once you’ve reworked Legendary into your own legendary mix, you’ll have to submit your remix through the official GeoGuessr Challenge page.
The submission deadline is June 15, with voting opening to the public the next day. Voting will run for a month, closing on 16 July.
While GeoGuessr started out as a quaint browser game back in 2013, this year will be the game’s third annual championship. The team are keen to utilise GeoGuessr’s global platform and offer a hopeful producer the chance of a lifetime.
“GeoGuessr has always been more than just a game – it’s a global culture powered by an incredibly creative community,” Mikael Falgard, Head of Esports at GeoGuessr, tells EDM.
“By partnering with Audeobox, we’re inviting remixers worldwide to put their own spin on our anthem and become part of this championship moment. We’re excited to hear the sounds our community creates.”
Head to the official Remix Challenge page to find out more. Submissions close on 15 June.
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“I’m not waiting to program a synth… I can make that sound”: How Ellie Dixon samples everyday objects to keep her set up low-cost

Pop artist Ellie Dixon uses everyday items found within the home to create her tracks, from chopsticks to microwave doors. Appearing on the latest episode of the My Forever Studio podcast – made in partnership with Audient – she reveals how doing so helps to keep her set up cheap and cheerful.
Dixon has amassed millions of streams, and one of her most popular songs, Green Grass, utilises the sounds of wooden spoons. As a self-producing artist, she makes a lot of songs right from her own bedroom, and experiments with clutter lying around on her desk.
READ MORE: My Forever Studio: Ellie Dixon is banned from Currys She explains, “I’m someone that wants something instantly, so I’m not waiting to program a synth or order some percussive thing. I can make that [sound], and I want to make that in the next two minutes because I’ve got an idea, or I’m making it with my mouth.”
Asked what weird samples have snuck into her tracks, she replies, “My favourite is if you slam a microwave door – unbelievable snare sound, so good. You get such a slam, like you know how microwaves just always sound pretty violent? These natural sounds, they have so much natural variation, there’s this imperfection that I think we’re really drawn to as imperfect beings.
“When there’s this mass draw to something, it’s normally quite an imperfect human aspect of it that we love, and [going] back to the psychology of music, I think our brains are very clever… If you manipulate a natural sound I think your brain can still tell it came from something natural.”
Dixon adds, “Even if you’re not consciously making that connection you’re just going, ‘Oh there’s something about this that I like.’ And if you hear these everyday sounds that you hear in your world buried in music, I think it feels very familiar and homely.”
Host Chris Barker suggests it can be dangerous however, because when people know a sound is made in this way, they can never un-hear it: “Yeah, you’ve got to be careful about the information you share,” says Dixon
You can check out the full episode of My Forever Studio below:

Ellie Dixon heads out on tour this September. You can grab tickets to see her via her official website.
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HI-LO – United in Trance

Label boss HI-LO unveils his first solo release of 2025 with ‘United In Trance’, out June 6 on his imprint, HILOMATIK. Following a massive start to the year with ‘INFERNO’ (with KASABLANCA), ‘Born To Love’ (featuring Sarah de Warren) on HILOMATIK, and ‘Work That Body’ (with Temper) on Armada, the Dutch producer returns to the spotlight with a driving, euphoric techno-trance fusion that showcases the full force of his musical vision.

Debuted at Ultra Music Festival and supported by Armin van Buuren, Afrojack, Eli Brown, and KSHMR, ‘United In Trance’ is a full-throttle, peak-time anthem that blends HI-LO’s signature techno power with the emotive textures and uplifting spirit of trance. Building on the genre-blurring momentum seen in his Oliver Heldens DJ sets, the track embodies a unifying sound that connects both of his musical personas in a bold new way.
Already generating major buzz in his recent live sets and across global dancefloors, ‘United In Trance’ marks another high-impact release from one of electronic music’s most versatile and forward-thinking artists.
“United In Trance” is available June 6 on HILOMATIK.
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Gadhouse’s vintage-inspired HENRY turntable offers “the perfect combination of nostalgia and progress”

Gadhouse has launched a new vintage-inspired turntable named HENRY, offering a blend of both “nostalgia and progress”.
Accompanied by two bookshelf speakers, a crystal clear lid, and a unique slipmat, the sophisticated HENRY turntable is now available in Ebony or classic Mahogany, and is marketed as the cool uncle of the Gadhouse product range.
READ MORE: Audio Technica’s $10k Hotaru turntable spins your records on a floating, light-reactive platform Gadhouse describes HENRY as the music aficionado’s turntable and speaker set. It supports “seamless” digital streaming, and features Bluetooth connectivity, a 60W speaker, and an Audio Technica T3600L cartridge. It offers a low noise design system, a speed selector for 33 ⅓ and 45RPM records, plus USB encoding for recording your vinyl.
“When Henry shows up to Gad’s House, all eyes are on him. He’s sophisticated, effortlessly charming, and timelessly stylish,” says Gadhouse. “Timeless is the way Henry lives. Loved by every Gadhouse member for [the] reason that he never goes out of style.
“For every morning meeting, he confidently chooses the ebony suit that gives him composure and a sharp professional edge. On warm weekend afternoons, Henry often plays jazz from his vinyl collection, sharing stories from the past with the little ones gathered around. With a mahogany pipe in hand, he’s the dream uncle, effortlessly cool and full of rich, deep character waiting to be discovered.”


Earlier this year, Gadhouse launched its COSMO Solar turntable range, with a clear-tech, Y2K aesthetic. The new additions to the lineup were first revealed during CES 2025 back in January, and come in three cosmic-inspired lid colours including Venus Red, Jupiter Green, and Neptune Blue. The COSMO Lucid White also made a return, known for its plain, transparent design to match any style.
The HENRY turntable will begin shipping from 16 June. It is priced at £275, and you can order it now directly from Gadhouse.
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Red Bull B2B to Make Explosive US Debut in Detroit

Taking over the birthplace of techno next month, Red Bull's "B2B" event series is officially touching down in the US for the first time.
The one-night-only club concept is set to land July 11th at Detroit's historic Majestic Theater, bringing a genre-defying lineup and a unique format that places the dancefloor front and center.
Curated by HiTech, Detroit's rising ghettotech trio, the event features four heavyweights performing in a relay-style sequence of b2b DJ sets. That means four acts providing nonstop energy as the they rotate through unexpected pairings, culminating in a final face-off that brings the night full circle.
"Red Bull B2B" moonlights as a tribute to Detroit’s legacy as a seedbed of the techno genre. Pre-show events at Paramita Sound and the Underground Music Academy dig into that history, honoring the city's past while locking horns with the storied Red Bull brand.
The evening's lineup reflects that DNA. Beloved for their blend of electro, techno and hip-hop, HiTech will be joined by DJ Swamp Izzo, an Atlanta trap and hip-hop mainstay with a reputation for turning any room into a riot; Parisian disruptor CRYSTALLMESS, bringing her confrontational club alchemy; and local renaissance man Sheefy McFly, who rounds out the crew with his raw take on ghettotech music.
Tickets to "Red Bull B2B" at the Majestic Theater are on sale now.
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EDM.com Fresh Picks: Taiki Nulight, San Holo, Janus & More

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
San Holo - CLOSE YOUR EYES
Snakehips, Louis The Child - Nobody Else But U
Sub Focus & bbyclose - On & On (Taiki Nulight Remix)
Darby, Strobez - Lose My Mind
Daniel Allan, Port London - Better With You
Devath - Blumengarten
Rad Cat - leave it all behind
Midnight Dance Party - without ur love
Jhay Rivas - SAFE WITH ME (SECRETOS)
Matt Troglia, RÆ - Echo
ToMix - Sweet Dreams
Janus - Tails
Lit Wilson, PAV4N, outlo - SUTTAM
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Hardwell Announces 2025 European Summer Tour Spanning 11 Countries

Hardwell is hitting the road this summer, and Europe’s biggest stages are bracing for impact.
The Dutch dance music powerhouse this week announced a 15-date European tour, which begins June 20th in Poland before closing out August 23rd at Creamfields in the UK.
Hardwell will perform across 11 countries over the course of 10 weeks, including high-profile appearances at Ultra Europe and Tomorrowland as well as a pair of rare club sets. While the venues vary, the energy he brings to every set remains constant.
Best known for pioneering big room house in the early 2010s, Hardwell’s recent productions reveal a more nuanced approach. Since returning from a lengthy hiatus with 2022’s Rebels Never Die, he has embraced a darker and more techno-leaning aesthetic often labeled as "big room techno." The DJ in March debuted his track "Sanctuary" at Ultra Music Festival, demonstrating more depth with trance-inspired production.
Whether it’s cerebral, industrial or euphoric, Hardwell’s sound is unpredictable by design. If past is prologue, his European fans can count on one thing this summer: he’ll leave every dancefloor in a better mood than he found it.
You can purchase tickets to Hardwell's 2025 European summer tour here.
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Subtronics, Friction and P Money Drop Bass-Heavy Gauntlet, "Legends"

Bass music fans ought to find shelter immediately because Subtronics, Friction, and P Money have joined forces for a new collaboration, "Legends," and it's an absolute missile of a track. Out now via Subtronics' Cyclops Recordings, it arrives at the perfect time to decimate festival stages across the world.
"Legends" is a rare brainchild of three diverse artists that emerges greater than the sum of its parts. The buildup is a brooding drum & bass shell laced with tension, created in the mold of Friction's best work. But when P Money spits "I know from the other side, legends never die,” the arrangement detonates, giving way to a punishing drop that fuses Subtronics' unmistakably heavy bass with tightly programmed drum patterns and grime-inflected grit.
The British grime MC's relentless bars provoke the beat from the word "go." His flow grounds the madness with determination, providing a lyrical spine to the sonic barrage. For Friction, it’s arguably his most blistering collaboration to date. For Subtronics, it’s a seamless continuation of his shapeshifting bass music dominance as fans feverishly anticipate the sequel to his Fibonacci project.
You can listen to "Legends" below.
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Skilah releases new tech house single, “Earthquake”

Rising DJ and producer Skilah has just unveiled her fifth original release, “Earthquake,” now available on all major streaming platforms. It’s a hard-hitting tech-house anthem built for the dance floor and the track helps to bolster her rapidly growing discography and presence in the club and festival scene.
“Earthquake” is Skilah’s third release of 2025 following her collaboration with Austin Millz, “Sweat” released via Ultra Records, and “All I Wanna Do.” This comes less than a year after her debut release “Move (Don’t)” released in September of 2024 and her follow up, “Housewrecker.”
Since her debut release last year, Skilah has been building up her presence on the live side of the industry and has her debut pop-up set planned the same day as “Earthquake” comes out. Fittingly, it comes in her home state of Minnesota ahead of her performance at Breakaway Music Festival the same day. She’s graced past stages like Groove Cruise, Breakaway Arizona, Montreal’s New Gas City and more.
Listen to “Earthquake” below.
Featured image: Meg Blair
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Discoteca Ibiza T-Shirt. Mapping Ibiza’s Musical Heritage

Liverpool based design company Dorothy launch their *NEW* SPECIAL EDITION Discoteca Ibiza T-Shirt – designed for house lovers and dance floor regulars, making the perfect addition to the summer wardrobe for anyone who loves everything Ibiza. For those who were there for the early days of which shaped the islands iconic musical identity to those who endulge themselves in the islands modern clubbing season- Dorothy’s Discoteca Ibiza T-Shirt is for everyone.
The T-shirt follows the same mapping concept as Dorothy’s NYC Disco T-shirt, instead mapping the locations of the iconic dance clubs and venues on the island of Ibiza that were at the heart of Balearic Beat.
From the start of DJ Alfredo’s residency at Amnesia in 1984 to the closure of Space in 2016. Also featuring Pikes, Privilege, Pacha, Bora-Bora, DC10, Es Paradis and Cafe del Mar. The T-shirt features a small print on the front and a large graphic print on the back.
Yours for £35/$47 USD and is available at: https://www.wearedorothy.com/products/discoteca-ibiza-t-shirt
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“There’s a terrible housewifely tidiness”: Why Brian Eno thinks there’s too much “fiddling” in modern music production

Brian Eno has absolutely had it with over-produced music. The musician and pioneering ambient producer has explained how he keeps creativity flowing in the studio, and why he avoids “fiddling” with his records.
Eno has just released two albums – Luminal and Lateral – with composer Beatie Wolfe. At a playback and Q&A event held in Eno’s West London studio earlier this week, the duo lifted the curtain on their creative process, and revealed how they bonded over a shared hatred of NFTs.
READ MORE: “If you knowingly build systems that can enable war crimes, you inevitably become complicit in those crimes”: Brian Eno calls out Microsoft over ties to Israeli government As reported by NME, when writing, the pair used Eno’s famous Oblique Strategies cards, which he created with Peter Schmidt in 1975. The cards provide rules and constraints to make the creative process challenging and tear down any walls or mental blocks.
“If she has a card that says, for example, ‘destroy everything’, and I have a card that says, ‘change nothing and continue with immaculate consistency’, then you’ve got two people who are working at cross purposes, which sometimes produces good results,” says Eno.
“What we tried to do was to set it up so the game was always interesting, so it never became another day in the studio. We tried to make it so that every day was a thrill, and it was, pretty much.”
Eno later explains how he likes to leave an “emptiness”  in his work to allow for feeling to flow in: “You’d think that the first question people ask themselves when they’re making pieces of music in studios would be, ‘am I getting any feeling from this?’ But funnily enough, a lot of people don’t,” he says.
“I don’t like fiddling anymore. I can hear fiddling – it makes me nervous. When I listen to recordings that have a sense of slight carelessness, I prefer them, when it hasn’t been tidied up… There’s a terrible sort of housewifely tidiness presented with music, because it’s now possible to fix absolutely everything to some kind of platonic ideal of what a C-sharp bass note should be, for example.”

Luminal and Lateral are available to buy or stream. You can also head to Beatie Wolfe’s website to find out more about her work.
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“I’m not just producing tracks anymore… I’m producing stars from scratch”: Timbaland unveils AI entertainment company – and its first Suno-powered artist

Producer Timbaland has launched his own AI entertainment company and has unveiled its first artist, TaTa.
The company, called Stage Zero, has been co-founded with film/TV producer Rocky Mudaliar and entrepreneur Zayd Portillo. Their first “signee” TaTa is powered by Suno, and forms part of a new genre that Timbo has coined as “A-Pop”. However, he says that she is not just an avatar.
READ MORE: Record labels reportedly in licensing talks with AI music firms Suno and Udio While details remain minimal at this stage, it is reported that Stage Zero will also bring along a number of AI-driven creative tools. Timbaland – who has worked with Nelly Furtado, Justin Timberlake, Madonna, and many more — will be handling the majority of the production side of things within the company. He already has a working partnership with Suno, serving as its Strategic Advisor.
In a statement, as shared by Billboard, Timbaland comments, “I’m not just producing tracks anymore. I’m producing systems, stories, and stars from scratch. [TaTa] is not an avatar. She is not a character. TaTa is a living, learning, autonomous music artist built with AI. TaTa is the start of something bigger. She’s the first artist of a new generation. A-Pop is the next cultural evolution, and TaTa is its first icon.”
He also tells the outlet directly, “The technology of today is perfect for what this is. What used to take me three months only takes me two days. In the beginning, it was like a toy. It was like going to a toy store. You gotta go through gluttony, because you can’t believe that it’s here.”
Mudaliar adds, “The artists of tomorrow won’t just be human, they’ll be IP, code and robotics that are fully autonomous. That’s what we’re building at Stage Zero.”


Last March, in a new interview with The Inner Court, Timbaland shared his thoughts on the current state of music and AI’s role within it. Reflecting on how politics and social divides have bled into music, he said, “This whole election divided us. What I mean by that is it divided the music. The music sounds bland, it sounds boring.”
He continued, “We talk about AI, and that is the only thing that has a pure soul right now. That you can create something and just express your true feelings and it comes out beautiful.”
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Hydrah Releases Emotionally-Charged Anthem ‘My Paradise’ 

Minnesota grown and classically trained, Hydrah is a musical triple force, an electronic music producer, composer, and singer blossoming into the club and festival scene.
 
Her background has manifested into intricate compositions that synthesize orchestral-inspired melodies atop heavy driving bass lines with powerfully indelible vocals, reminiscent of a siren song with raw power. Emotionally charged and melodic, Hydrah’s latest works are an evolved fusion on the cutting edge of dance music. Hydrah unveils a deeply cinematic return on her own imprint, Acropora, with a stunning new single that fuses raw emotional power and atmospheric elegance.
Driven by her haunting vocals and rich, textural production, the track channels her time
immersed in nature and reflects on the fragile state of our changing planet. Ethereal yet grounded, it’s a sonic journey that blurs the line between dancefloor energy and environmental storytelling, a powerful statement from an artist who continues to craft music with meaning.

What is the story behind the track?
 
Most of my creative inspiration comes from nature—it’s my true paradise. The lyrics of this track reflect a deeper story: one of ecosystems under threat and the beauty of the natural world slowly disappearing. With this release, and more to come, I’m shining a spotlight on organisations dedicated to protecting our planet. For this project, I’ve chosen to support The Nature Conservancy, a group I’ve personally volunteered with and deeply admire for their impactful conservation work. Alongside the track, I’ve created a visual piece filmed on the rugged, dramatic shores of Lake Superior, the largest freshwater lake in the world. In the video, I perform the song live, surrounded by the raw power and serenity of nature—a setting that mirrors the emotion behind the music.
 
Tell us more about your production process
My process varies day to day. Sometimes it’s a vocal line that pops into my head and I take it from there; other times I start with just a pad to create a mood. I always aim for a strong catchy melody, and sometimes that is both the vocal line and the synth line. I love to layer melodies, but this is a tricky and delicate balance. With electronic music productions, the possibilities are endless.
 
Did you do anything special production-wise with this one that might be interesting?
I usually have very minimal vocals, as I think techno tends to lean more this way, but I decided to make this one very vocal heavy and vocal focused, which is not normal for me.
 
What were your influences for this track?
I wanted this track to feel raw and emotional. I was listening to a lot of Vivaldi and Beethoven when producing this track. Classical music is where I find my melodic inspiration.
 
How would you describe the track?
This is a powerful, cinematic, and vocal-driven track with strong textural elements and atmospheric elegance.
 
What are your plans for this year as an artist/DJ?
 
I have several more releases on the way with my label, Acropora, as well as other melodic house and techno labels. I plan to film more live performances in natural settings all over the United States and continue on my mission to raise awareness through music and art. Hopefully, soon I can take this concept international!
 
Do you have anything exciting coming up?
Right after the release, I plan to unplug and go off-grid into the wilderness for a week. I am thrilled to get this track out into the world, but I also feel the need to detach from technology for a bit to reset my mind. This also helps with my musical productivity.
 
Is there anything extra you can share with us about yourself?
I am also a water scientist, and I am grateful I have found a way to combine my passion for science and music!
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Sonus Croatia 2025 Reveals Full Lineup, Brand Partners and Opening Party for Return to Pag Island

The countdown is now on for Sonus Croatia 2025, as the lineup is completed with a meticulous blend of international tastemakers and discerning regional talents, who play the sun-kissed paradise of Pag Island from August 17 – 21, 2025. In partnership with the world’s leading live events experience creator, Insomniac, Sonus Croatia is the perfect blend of musical escape and travel adventure with steadfast attention to sound, production and crowd experience. The last remaining second tier tickets are available via https://www.sonuscroatia.com/book/, including a limited time €50 discount on all-inclusive ticket and accommodation packages. Day Tickets will be available from next week.

The final round of names for the 12th edition of Sonus Croatia brings another wave cutting-edge performers to Pag Island, including house and techno trailblazer SYREETA, who came up through the East London scene to land resident duties at ANTS and HE.SHE.THEY, and Space Miami resident Thunderpony, famed for his deep and dynamic sets. Further additions include a wealth of regional talent, including Ani., BAGGI, Dash, Dejan Milicevic, GLIA, Hudi, Labud, Mariano Mateljan, MENE, Tea Vuckovic and Tom Bug. Furthermore, this year’s festival gets underway with an essential Opening Party at Aquarius on August 16th – playing will be Easternderz party and label founder East End Dubs, who blends dub, garage, tech and minimal, Dutch house titan Franky Rizardo, and Elena Mikac.
 
Stage partners have been levelled up too, with Italy’s Decibel Open Air, Madrid’s cultured club The Bassement, Düsseldorf party crew Kiesgrube and Ibiza favourites Keep On Dancing set to host, joining the previously announced Space Miami, LA’s Factory 93, London’s FUSE and Nordstern.

All this comes on top of the eclectic likes of previously announced headliners Adam Beyer, Anetha, ARTBAT, Ben Klock, Boris Brejcha, Deborah De Luca, DJ HEARTSTRING, Indira Paganotto, Joseph Capriati b2b Seth Troxler, Miss Monique, Reinier Zonneveld live, Ricardo Villalobos, Richie Hawtin, Sven Väth, and tens more. 
 
Sonus Croatia is a three-way partnership between veteran and industry-leading event producers Time Warp, Balkans electronic music tastemakers We Love Sound, and Insomniac, which is best known for its iconic EDC events. Between them, they bring world-class know-how that ensures every single detail is perfected across the whole festival, all while sticking to the same values that have made it such a revered celebration of underground music. 
 
Sonus takes place across the renowned beachfront venues of Aquarius, Papaya, Kalypso, and Noa Beach Club. This year, Sonus will take over the Noa Beach Stage for a special one-off event, allowing people to swim and dance in the water for the first time. As well as the main stage action, the dancing continues across legendary boat parties, and up close and personal afterparties.
 
Away from the well sequenced sounds, the Novalja region offers a wealth of things to explore, from hikes into the stunning nature, mouthwatering local cuisine, water sports, kayaking, rock climbing, quad bike hire, bungee jumping, wind and kite surfing, all within a few minutes of the main site. Accommodation is just as varied and accessible, and ranges from villas and 5* hotels to glamping and apartments.
 
There is no finer blend of forward thinking music, escapist beauty and natural charm than at Sonus Croatia, which maintains a proud partnership with the Croatian National Tourist Board. #InspiredbyCroatia #CroatiaFullOfLife
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FREE DOWNLOAD – Sunday Bath – Circle

Crescent London · • 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗗𝗟 • Sunday Bath – Circle [FREEDL19] After some tatsy free techno? Sunday Bath makes his debut on Crescent London showing his darker side.
Immersed in a shifting, obscure landscape, the groove remains the key element of “Circle”, the upcoming freedl. The Rome-rooted artist, Giacomo Occhiuzzo, proposes to the listener his idea of techno. Rumbling and insistent basses sculpt the track, and yet they give space to tense emotional landscapes to emerge and hypnotise.
Coming from a wide musical background, Sunday Bath is not only a sound designer and a DJ. Studying music since his childhood and playing different instruments and styles is what defined his path
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Tomorrowland Opens Its First-Ever Official Store in Ibiza

Starting today, the spirit of Tomorrowland has found a permanent home in Ibiza with the opening of its official store. The brand behind one of the world’s most iconic music festivals has officially opened its first-ever retail experience on the island. It’s now welcoming visitors into a world where music, design, and lifestyle converge under one roof. Located in the newly launched Ibiza Gallery complex in Playa d’en Bossa—steps from Ushuaïa Ibiza and Hï Ibiza—the store opens daily from 11:00 to 23:00.
More Than Merch: An Immersive Lifestyle Destination
Calling Ibiza home, the Tomorrowland Store is not your average festival shop. It’s a fully curated experience that brings together fashion, gastronomy, technology, homeware, and artisanal design. Shoppers will find everything from premium festival apparel—including hoodies, swimwear, and sunglasses—to unique collaborations with brands like Serax, Baobab Collection, Sarda, MORPHO, and JBL. Tomorrowland’s official signature fragrance is also available, alongside exclusive jewelry, vinyls, and printed editions of the festival’s history.
Each piece has been designed in-house by Tomorrowland’s Great Library Design Studio. This ensures the same attention to detail and storytelling that defines the mainstage are maintained.
Tomorrowland Ibiza Store: A Visual Masterpiece With Its Own Terrace & Expo
The space is visually stunning, echoing the architectural spirit of Tomorrowland’s Antwerp headquarters. Inside, signature butterflies, natural textures, and custom-designed concrete stairs guide visitors through immersive displays that celebrate the festival’s magical world. Beyond the store, a 269.5-square-meter terrace styled with MORPHO furnishings offers a peaceful escape. Here, guests can sip Solo Vida sparkling wine and taste Acta Non Verba vintages. They can also enjoy local Hierbas liqueurs or simply unwind with a specialty coffee.
By sunset, the terrace transforms again. Sunset Sessions bring the magic to life with live DJ sets. Expect artist meet-and-greets and exclusive tastings, all capturing the soulful community spirit that defines the People of Tomorrow.
Celebrating Two Decades of Tomorrowland
Inside the space, fans can explore the Tomorrowland Expo, an interactive installation that journeys through 20 years of the festival’s evolution. Learn of its humble beginnings to its present-day global stature. For those who want a permanent souvenir, the store even features an exclusive tattoo studio, offering festival-inspired designs in a safe, professional environment.
With this flagship location in Ibiza, Tomorrowland expands beyond the festival grounds, delivering a year-round experience that blends storytelling, style, and shared passion. Prefer to shop online? Shop for your Tomorrowland favorites by visiting their online store.
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