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We’re already in the second half of the year, and time has been flying by. We’re grateful for all the amazing music our favorite artists have been creating. In the past week, we’ve been showcasing the best of Electronic music from 2024. First, we shared our list of the Best Albums of 2024 with Sultan + Shepard – Endless Dawn leading the pack. Now, it’s time to look back at the incredible tracks that have shaped this year so far. Our writers, editors, and team have picked the top 10 tracks for the Year in Tunes – so far.
Before we dive into the list, our team considered a large number of tracks. Some standout songs that didn’t make our list include Martin Garrix’s ‘Wherever You Are’, Above & Beyond’s ‘Crazy Love‘ featuring Zoë Johnston, Sara Landry and Alt8’s ‘Heaven‘, and Swedish House Mafia’s ‘Lioness‘ which were all popular hits this summer. Without further ado, let’s get into our selections below. We hope you all enjoy the list!
10. Mau P – On Again
Dutch sensation Mau P, who is breaking new ground in his latest release ‘On Again’ by showcasing his exceptional vocal talent in addition to his prowess behind the decks. The track also features the influential hip-hop stylings of Mike Dean, making it a must-listen. Mau P’s unique style combined with Dean’s masterful synth work has created a fan favorite that has earned Mau P one of his two spots on our list today.
9. Max Styler – Lights Out
Max Styler’s latest release, ‘Lights Out’ on John Summit’s Experts Only label, made a memorable debut at the Miami Music Week 2024 at the Experts Only Factory Town party. This track showcases Styler’s unique style by combining a driving bassline with a captivating vocal hook, delivering a song with an irresistible European club vibe.
8. Mau P – BEATS FOR THE UNDERGROUND
The track ‘BEATS FOR THE UNDERGROUND’ by Mau P has secured its second spot on this list. It has become a house anthem of 2024 and is expected to be heard throughout the summer festival season. It’s no surprise that this track is one of our top picks, as it grew into one of the most anticipated dance tracks of 2023.
7. Le Youth, Forester, Lyrah – Stay Still
Our EDMTunes family is a huge fan of This Never Happened, so it should come as no surprise that Le Youth claims a spot with ‘Stay Still.’ Wes collaborates with rising star Forester to create a chill house track. The emotional yet danceable track features Lyrah’s vocals telling a love story
6. Charlotte de witte – Roar
Charlotte de witte has been taking the world by storm with her global tour this year. She dropped ‘Roar’ the first track of 2024, under her KNTXT label. ‘Roar’ embodies power, action, adrenaline, and liberation. This high-tempo track stays true to her signature sound and has been igniting her performances all year.
5. Dom Dolla – Girl$
If you saw the Australian superstar at Red Rocks, EDC, or Coachella this year, you would have witnessed the crowd go wild when he performed ‘girl$’. The streams before the official release went viral. The inspiration for ‘girl$’ came from a conversation Dom had with friends who were all tired of bad dates and had decided to give up on dating. Dom wrote the lyrics based on a story a friend told him about a memorable night out. This is Dom’s only release of 2024, and it’s a powerful one. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do!
4. Adam Beyer, Green Velvet, Layton Giordani – Party All The Time
Experience the electrifying rendition of Sharam’s 2007 classic ‘Party All The Time’ by Adam Beyer, Green Velvet and Layton Giordani. This track took Miami Music Week by a storm, setting the stage on fire as the certified party anthem. Now available via Drumcode, it has secured its place in the sets of industry heavyweights such as Armin van Buuren, John Summit, FISHER, and Oliver Heldens.
3. Skrillex, Hamdi – Push
This highly anticipated dubstep collaboration, ‘Push’, by Skrillex and Hamdi featuring Argentinian rapper TAICHU, has been stirring up excitement among fans. Skrillex and Hamdi have been thrilling audiences with tantalizing previews of this electrifying track in their sets for over a year.
2. John Summit, Hayla – Shiver
ne of the most popular names in electronic music right now is Chicago DJ and producer John Summit. He holds the top two spots on our list today, and it’s no surprise! At EDMTunes, we’ve been big fans of Summit for a while, as he has consistently secured spots on various of our Top Tracks lists over the years. The second spot goes to ‘Shiver,’ featuring the beautiful vocals of Hayla, marking their second collaboration following the successful ‘Where You Are.’ During Summit’s recent Comfort Of Chaos Tour in Toronto and New York (Madison Square Garden), fans were treated to a live performance of this track with Hayla joining Summit on stage.
1. John Summit, Sub Focus, Julia Church – Go Back
At the top of our list today is ‘Go Back’, a perfect blend of house and drum and bass. John Summit collaborates with Sub Focus to release one of the top tracks of 2024 featuring the beautiful vocals of Julia Church, one of the best voices in the dance music industry right now. This release, along with a few others from John, gives us a sneak peek into his upcoming debut album, Comfort Of Chaos. ‘Go Back’ combines high-quality melodies of house and drum & bass. This track has us hitting the repeat button, and we hope you enjoy it as much as we do while we eagerly await the album to drop. Pre-order the vinyl here.
There you have it – our picks for the Top 10 Tracks of 2024 so far. For more on all things dance music, be sure to follow EDMTunes on our socials.
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CultureFires is a relatively new and exciting pair in the world of indie electronic music.
They come from the lively music scene of San Diego, California.
This skilled pair, made up of Robb Urden and Robin Canfield, brings something new to the genre. They blend indie, electronica, house, and techno sounds into captivating electro-organic soundscapes.
CultureFires musical style is different.

The duo: CultureFires
The two musicians, Urden and Canfield, are both professionally trained and can play more than 25 instruments between them.
That’s why they can make a sound that is all their own by skillfully balancing organic and computer elements.
In 2023, Robb Urden had life-changing experiences at the famous Burning Man and Envision Festivals. These events were the start of CultureFires.
After taking a break from making music for a while, Urden went back to the studio with a renewed desire to make music.
Early this year, the project picked up speed when Robin Canfield joined, adding his sound knowledge and energy.
The arrival of Canfield has made both their live shows and studio recordings much better.
the song: The Glow at Burning Man
“The Glow,” CultureFires’ first song, is a great introduction to their style of music. This song features their signature mix of live and electronic instruments. It also injects pop-influenced lyrics and melodic vocal harmonies.
As the title suggests, Urden got the idea for “The Glow” from his time at Burning Man, where he felt a deep connection to light, love, and dance in the desert.
At the beginning of the song, a soft kick drum beat and shimmering synth sounds create an airy mood. Soon, warm piano notes join in, adding a delicate melody. The voices then bring in a mellow, dance-oriented indie sound.
The track builds with quick instrumental hits and shuffled beats, and the voices add sweeping melodies.
This mix makes a sound that is both a catchy alternative pop song and a happy dance music experience.
As “The Glow” goes on, it adds bright orchestral touches, soft voice samples, and a beat that gets stronger.
All of these things work together to make CultureFires’s first album a great success that makes them an act to watch in 2024 and beyond.
With their unique mix of musical styles and strong debut, CultureFires has become one of the most exciting new acts in the indie electronic scene.

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Time and time again we’re shown how timeless Tim’s legacy truly is.
Recently, the internet saw another clip in which time held its breath: Avicii, the legendary Swedish producer, playing at, what would become, one of the limited gigs he’d play along his tragically short life. The ten-minute clip features his set at the Tallriken in Malmo, dated August 2016, and shows him performing four tracks: ‘Without You’, ‘Hey Brother’, ‘Shame On Me’, and ‘You Make Me’. The footage, initially an Avicii Experience tribute museum exclusive, has now been made accessible to a wider audience.
Prior to his passing in April 2018, Tim was an icon of Dance music, learning to innovate through thick and thin. “Innovating” is a word that is so cheesily used these days, but trust me, Avicii was miles ahead of the curve, even receiving backlash on his most successful ‘Wake Me Up’ for a never-before-seen blend of Country and Dance music. That same song, along with other four of his discography, have now scored more than a billion streams on Spotify alone.
Klas Bergling
A BBC interview was directed towards Avicii’s father, Klas Bergling, in which he opened up about the times and events surrounding his son’s death. “I miss him every minute“, he says. “I talk to him every day. But, I admit, I get angry at him sometimes. Why did you do it? Why did you leave us?“. The interview shows Klas like never before, revealing memories and moments from Tim’s story that often happened outside the fire-filled stages and joyful social media posts.
Avicii’s father talks about his point of view whenever Tim went touring, how substances sometimes became his son’s escape to the trying times he was going through in between shows, and, ultimately, reflects on events following his decease, such as the release of Avicii’s posthumous album, Tim, and a concert held in his memory, among others.
Read the full interview right here. We miss you, Tim.
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As refreshing as a Pina Colada enjoying the summer breeze, Dance music maverick Gryffin has revealed his newest single ‘Dance Through The Night’ with fellow producer Whethan and singer-songwriter Norma Jean Martine out now via Virgin Music. The single arrives as part of Gryffin’s anticipated upcoming third studio album PULSE due this Summer.
 
‘Dance Through The Night’
With a rather strong choir-like beginning, Norma Jean Martine’s vocals entice you into another dimension. Hallmarked by catchy hooks and uptempo rhythms, ‘Dance Through The Night’ captures the uplifting energy and magnetic spirit that continue to propel PULSE. Moving through deep verses, progressive builds, and melodic drops, ‘Dance Through The Night’ resonates with Gryffin and Whethan’s roots in 2000s and 2010s dance music while referencing a spectrum of vibrant house and techno sounds.
About Gryffin
Japanese-American producer, instrumentalist, songwriter, and DJ, Dan Griffith has built a breathtaking catalog of melodic, lyrically-led dance originals and remixes as Gryffin. His platinum and gold-certified discography features collaborations with crossover acts like OneRepublic, Tinashe, MØ, Carly Rae Jepsen, and Aloe Blacc, as well as electronic contemporaries including Kygo, Gorgon City, and Seven Lions. In 2019, Gryffin released his stunning debut Gravity, with his sophomore album Alive following in 2022. ‘Dance Through The Night’ serves as the latest taste of PULSE, following previous singles ‘LAST OF US’ with Rita Ora, ‘MAGIC’ with babyidontlikeyou, and ‘MAGNET’ with Disco Lines and MAX, and Gryffin’s performances at Ultra Music Festival, Coachella’s DoLaB Stage, and EDC Las Vegas. 
About Whethan
Whethan quickly rose to prominence in the electronic music scene in the 2010s. Then, the Chicago-born tastemaker became the youngest producer to debut on Australia’s Future Classic label. Subsequently, leading to him working with artists such as Oliver Tree, Dua Lipa, Joji, The Chainsmokers, Kygo, Megan Thee Stallion, Meghan Trainor, and Charli XCX. His diverse discography champions his impressive versatility as a new-age dance music attaché, from the sunny vibes of his debut album Life of a Wallflower, Vol. 1 to his dance-pop LP Fantasy, into singles such as R&B-infused ‘ROOM IS ON FIRE’ ft. Snakehips & AG Club and the recently viral hit ’MONEY ON THE DASH’ off his forthcoming album Life of a Wallflower, Vol. 2. 
Summer ain’t over yet! let’s all ‘Dance Through The Night’:
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Spotify CEO Daniel Ek recently made some controversial comments about “the cost of creating content”. Those words have sparked a wildfire of backlash from artists and fans alike. Deadmau5, the Ontario-born DJ and producer, has now entered the fray, threatening to pull his catalog from Spotify in response to Ek’s remarks. The DJ made his stance clear in a fiery Instagram post featuring a screenshot of an article discussing Ek’s statement.
The Cost of Content Creation
In his post, Deadmau5, 43, didn’t hold back. “Incorrect,” he wrote,
His words highlight the blood, sweat, and tears that go into creating music, contrasting sharply with Ek’s assertion that the cost is “close to zero.” Furthermore, Deadmau5’s frustration is palpable, reflecting a broader sentiment among musicians who feel undervalued by streaming services.
Threatening to Pull His Catalog
Deadmau5’s indignation didn’t stop at a single post. Responding to a fan’s comment about their disdain for Spotify, the seven-time Grammy nominee hinted that he might remove his music from the platform altogether. “I feel that,” he replied, “I’m about to pull my catalog from these f–king vultures, enough’s enough.” Despite these strong words, as of now, Deadmau5’s catalog remains available on Spotify, where he boasts nearly five million monthly listeners.
A Complicated Relationship with Spotify
This isn’t the first time Deadmau5 has voiced strong opinions about Spotify. Interestingly, less than a year ago, he thanked the platform for featuring his work on its “Dance Favorites” playlist, acknowledging the significant promotional push it provided. This gratitude underscores the complex relationship many artists have with Spotify: while the platform offers unparalleled marketing potential, it also draws criticism for its royalty payments and business practices.
The Bigger Picture
Deadmau5 is not alone in his criticism of Spotify. The recent reclassification of Spotify’s main music packages as bundles in the U.S. has led to a double-digit decline in mechanical royalty payments, prompting outcry from the National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA), the Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC), and others. Despite the rollout of music-only plans, many stakeholders remain dissatisfied, adding to the growing chorus of voices calling for change.
Lastly, in the ever-evolving landscape of music streaming, Deadmau5’s comments add fuel to an already intense debate. In conclusion, whether he follows through on his threat to pull his catalog remains to be seen, one thing is clear: the conversation about the value of music and the cost of its creation is far from over.
[H/T] – Digital Music News
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Ovava Music is excited to announce their debut release with label boss Ollie Mundy titled ‘Master Of The Ocean’.

His latest release, a first for Ovava Music, brings together decades of personal human connection and experience relating to his travels across the world. Through this, ‘Master Of The Ocean’, tells a relatable story, delivered in a unique way. 
Opening with a light afro inspired drum sequence, the track builds a raw feeling of anticipation, cohesively layering tight percussive tones atop a low slung bassline. Soft, stirring vocals amplify the ascending melody, pushed forward by a lightly dusted classic piano progression that sonically helps the standout track evolve.


‘Master Of The Ocean’ truly captures a feeling of global travel and exploration. It’s an unadulterated journey that carries an equal balance of excitement with transient melancholy. Expect a residing emotional contrast that many feel when embracing a new journey in life. This is the start of the expressive journey for OvavaMusic. 
Although Ovava is fresh to the scene, Ollie Mundy certainly is not. Globally recognised for his powerful and highly emotive Melodic House and Techno productions, and his impressive DJ sets earning him centre stage at some of the world leading events including Burning Man, Secret Garden Party and the iconic Back To Mine in Ibiza. Ollie has become synonymous with creativity and actively pushing the envelope.

As a producer Ollie Mundy’s trajectory is on a similar path. Recently signing deals for impressive imprints Sondela and My Other Side of The Moon which has further cemented his position within the industry.
With Ollie at the helm, expect Ovava Music to swiftly become a home for well crafted artistic expression. A true space for new stories to be told. Expect a vibrant fusion of Melodic House & Techno with Afro House influences, all taking inspiration from every corner of the globe, and procreating a sound that is unique to the label.

Prepare to hear more from Ovava Music and Ollie Mundy in 2024. ‘Master Of The Ocean’ is out Thursday 1st of August, spearheading a run of fresh releases from the UK artist and friends.

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Ollie Mundy: Linktree
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Carl Cox is one of the most in-demand DJs in the world, multi-award winning, with countless club dates and festival appearances every year. One of the most charming DJs in the business. A British musical ambassador and a veteran of acid house, a champion of techno, a dance music pioneer, label owner, King of Ibiza – you name it, Carl’s been there and done it, never losing sight of his passions – playing music, breaking tunes and celebrating life with a career that spans over
four decades.

He now distils his life’s work in a limited edition artwork entitled ‘Carl’ in collaboration with British photographic artist Mark Vessey to be launched at Enter Gallery (Brighton) on July 20th.

This new artwork is an extremely personal window into the history of the legendary Carl Cox and dance music as a genre in which he continues to play such a pivotal role. Through his personal vinyl collection which exceeds 150,000 pieces, he has chosen some of the records that are most important to him. Many of these were played by Carl from his beginnings as a mobile DJ and then onto the rave scene where he became known as the ‘Three Deck Wizard’ and still find their way into his headline festival and stand-alone show sets.

Showcasing his well-thumbed, worn and regularly played vinyl, 12-inch singles and long players, during lockdown he turned these tracks into ‘musical medicine’, helping bring people together and reaching out across inaccessible borders. Through the pandemic, Carl broadcast 52 episodes of his ‘Cabin Fever – The Vinyl Sessions show where he went through his personal collection and showcased different genres, the very special tracks he wanted the world to hear and his iconic tribute show to his late father where he played his father’s actual records that inspired a young Carl to become a DJ.

This artwork includes some of those tracks featuring releases by varied artists including Run DMC, Carrie Lucas, Fleetwood Mac, Duran Duran, Lil Louis Doug Lazy and many many more.

Carl has a unique story as a DJ, from growing up in the 60s and being heavily influenced by his Barbadian father’s modest record collection, he eventually took ownership of it and further established a collection of his own. Built upon the pillar of his father’s musical legacy incorporating Rhythm & Blues, Country & Western, Reggae, Soca and Jazz. Shaping his musical universe and allowing him to understand music at a tender age which he now considers his superpower.
“Every single one of these records are not promos, I literally went to the record store and stood there and went through the music… this collection is the best of the best”. Carl Cox
Screenshot The passion and spirit of this collection have been captured visually by artist Mark Vessey, a rising star, known for exploring and celebrating icons of contemporary pop culture, he lovingly curates, the subjects of his images which include magazines, books and vinyl records that have had special significance within the popular cultural heritage of the 20th and 21st Centuries. This new print and photograph follows on from his critically acclaimed work with Norman Cook aka Fatboy Slim and Founder of Defected Records Simon Dunmore continuing his DJ and vinyl music theme.

“It has been an honour to work with Carl Cox, to have his trust and time to explore his archive. Carl Cox is unique in sewing together multiple generations through his passion for music. That passion and love has been shared and absorbed by him through his vinyl collection, each one of his vinyls holds its own piece of his story. My hope in photographing them together is that they visually reflect his love and shared history back to us.” Mark Vessey

Mark Vessey has previously created photographic works that showcase collections of dance music subgenres including House Music, and Funk ‘n’ Soul as well as collections inspired by Bowie and Kate Moss. He has also documented past covers of physical print magazines that we adore including Dazed & Confused, Mixmag, I-D and NME, covering music culture in an impactful and unique way, evoking the nostalgic emotions we have for different mediums. He has established himself on the artistic stage as an incisive celebrant and masterful documenter of popular culture.

‘Carl’ is a photographic print from a limited edition of 50 and comes with a certificate of authenticity signed by both Mark Vessey and Carl Cox.
Carl’s Editions will be available in the following sizes:
80cm x 80cm, 95cm x 95cm, 110cm x 110 cm C-type Photograph
The original mother piece a 150cm x 150cm photograph will be displayed at the launch
Available to order via here
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Today marks the 23rd anniversary of the heart-tugging house music track, ‘If I Had Another Chance for Love’. Roger Sanchez poured his emotions into this song, wearing his heart on his sleeve, which resonated deeply with listeners. The single achieved remarkable success, peaking at #1 in both Romania and the UK, and earning Platinum certification in the UK.
This track is widely regarded as Sanchez’s signature song, thanks to its soft, melodic beat and unforgettable music video. The video tells the touching story of a woman’s desire to be loved in return by “wearing her heart on her sleeve”. To experience the full emotional impact, I highly recommend watching the music video below.
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Ableton Live 12.1 is now in public beta. This free update for Ableton’s music performance and production software comes with significant additions and improvements to all editions of Live, including Live Lite, plus Push.
Live 12.1 introduces auto-tagging, making it easier to find the right sound in your user library. New tags are automatically assigned to all samples in the library less than a minute long, as well as to VST3 and AU plugins.
Auto Shift, Live’s new pitch correction and harmonization device, lets you manipulate and extract harmonies from vocals in real-time. Choose a scale for Auto Shift to follow, and play and make harmonies from any monophonic signal with the dedicated sidechain.
Drum Sampler, Live’s new compact sample player, lets you tweak and enhance drum sounds on the fly. Limiter and Saturator have been redesigned, and the MIDI Editor now allows you to filter and select notes by time, pitch, or a number of other criteria. Two new MPE-specific MIDI Transformations – Glissando and LFO – let you create curves for the MPE parameters of selected notes.
12.1 also brings updates to Push. On Push 2 and 3, you can now map Macros, experiment with Macro Variations, organize Sets more easily, and take advantage of Live 12’s browser filters. Push 3 now lets you add groove instantly to all the MIDI clips in your Set with a single twist of an encoder, while Push 3 standalone adopts Live’s new sample auto-tagging feature.
If you own a Live 12 license, you can join the beta program* to test Live 12.1. Once the beta testing period is over, Live 12.1 will be free for all owners of a Live 12 license. Ableton Live 12 is available for purchase from Ableton.com and, in some countries, through local retailers.
Ableton Live 12 costs 79 EUR / 99 USD / 69 GBP for Intro, 279 EUR / 439 USD / 259 GBP for Standard and 599 EUR / 749 USD / 539 GBP for Suite.
Owners of previous versions of Live can log in to their accounts to check upgrade pricing.
Push is available now through Ableton.com.
Push costs USD 999 / EUR 949 / GBP 879 and Push (standalone) costs USD 1999 / EUR 1899 / GBP 1669.
Upgrade Kits are now available and cost USD 1049 / EUR 999 / GBP 879.
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With a lineup that reads like a who's who of the electronic music world, the organizers of the iconic Amsterdam Dance Event have unveiled the first wave of artists for the 2024 conference.
ADE, a cornerstone of the global electronic dance music scene, has revealed over 300 artists set to entertain audiences this October. The announcement includes major names like Martin Garrix, Peggy Gou, Boys Noize, Four Tet and more, alongside a diverse array of talent from every flavor of the genre.
Other major artists confirmed for appearances at ADE 2024 include Tiësto, Bonobo, Jamie Jones, Skream, Rebekah, Jeff Mills, Carlita, Marcel Dettmann, Marco Carola and EDM.com Class of 2023 star Indira Paganotto.
Martin Garrix performing at his "IDEM" show a RAI during the annual Amsterdam Dance Event.c/o STMPD RCRDS
ADE continues to serve as a seedbed of dance music culture and a crucial hub for industry professionals and enthusiasts alike. When all is said and done, the summit, renowned for its comprehensive slate of performances and panels, is set to feature over 1,000 events across Amsterdam, including high-profile experiences by Awakenings, Tomorrowland, AMF and so many more.
With this first wave, ADE is once more setting the tone for what promises to be another unforgettable celebration of electronic music culture from October 16-20, 2024. The complete program will be revealed in the months ahead.
You can purchase ADE Pro Passes here.
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Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE), the world’s largest festival and business gathering for electronic music, today reveals the first wave of confirmed artists for ADE 2024. Among the confirmed artists to perform are Benga (GB), Brutalismus 3000 (DE), FJAAK (DE), Four Tet (GB), Honey Dijon (US), Indira Paganotto (ES), Jeff Mills (US), KlangKuenstler (DE), Major League DJz (ZA), Marlon Hoffstadt (DE), Martin Garrix (NL), Miss Monique (UA), Peggy Gou (KR), Rebekah (GB) and The Martinez Brothers (US).
Over 300 artists and DJs have now been confirmed throughout 100+ events, marking the first 10% milestone of the ADE program — including special concerts by Awakenings Upclose, over 20 events at A’DAM Toren, a packed DGTL roster with 7 events, Tomorrowland presents Our Story, alongside AMF, HE.SHE.THEY., Into the Woods, Verknipt, straf_werk, Loveland, Speedy J’s STOOR, Dave Clarke presents, and much much more.
The five-day gathering runs from October 16—20, 2024 and is the world’s most extensive festival and conference program for electronic music, representing all electronic subgenres and subcultures throughout 1,000+ events in 200+ locations spread across Amsterdam.
Among the first 10% of artists and DJs are:
6EJOU (FR), 999999999 (IT), ALCATRAZ (DE), Anetha (FR), Anz (GB), Avalon Emerson (US), Azyr (GB), Barry Can’t Swim (GB), BELLA (NL), Ben Klock (DE), Benga (GB), Benwal (NL), Berkan V8 (NL), Bolis Pupul (BE), Bonobo (GB), Boys Noize (DE), Brutalismus 3000 (DE), Caribou (CA), Carista (NL), Carlita (TR), Chlär (CH), Cincity (NL), Cinthie (DE), Colin Benders (NL), Colyn (NL), Daria Kolosova  (UA), Dave Clarke (GB), Dax J (GB), Dee Diggs (US), DJ Europarking (NL), DJ Fuckoff (DE), DJ Mell G (DE), DJ Spit (DE), DJ Tennis (IT), DMX Krew (GB), Doppelgang (NL), Estella Boersma (NL), Fafi Abdel Nour (NL), FJAAK (DE), Four Tet (GB), Funk Assault (DE), Gabrielle Kwarteng (US), Gerd Janson (DE), GoldFish (ZA), Honey Dijon (US), I Hate Models (FR), I. Jordan (GB), Indira Paganotto (ES), Jamie Jones (GB), JEANS (NL), Jeff Mills (US), Jennifer Loveless (AU), Kikelomo (GB), KiNK (BG), KlangKuenstler (DE), Kobosil (DE), Lola Edo (NL), Mahmut Orhan (TR), Major League DJz (ZA), Malugi (DE), Marcel Dettmann (DE), Marco Carola (IT), Marie K (NL), Markus Schulz (US), Marlon Hoffstadt (DE), Martin Garrix (NL), Mary Lake (NL), Mathame (IT ), MCR-T (DE), Mila Black (NL), Miss Monique (UA), Mochakk (BR), Motor City Drum Ensemble (DE), Narciss (DE), Nico Moreno (FR), NIKS (GB), Nils Frahm (DE), Octave One (US), Ogazón (LU), Olympe (IT), Pangaea (GB), Patrice Bäumel (DE), Patrick Mason (DE), Paula Tape (CL), Paula Temple (GB), Peggy Gou (KR), Philou Louzolo (NL), Rebekah (GB), Rødhåd (DE), Röyksopp (NO), Roza Terenzi (AU), Ruby Savage (NL), Sally C (IE), Salome (GE), Sama’ Abdulhadi (PS), San Holo (NL), Sarkawt Hamad (NL), Sasha (GB), Sedef Adasi (DE), Seth Troxler (US), Shanti Celeste (CL ), Shimza (ZA), Shlømo (FR), Skream (GB), Speedy J (NL), SPFDJ (SE), Spray (IE), Suze Ijó (NL), Tereza (DE), The Blessed Madonna (US), The Martinez Brothers (US), Tiësto (NL), Timmy Trumpet (AU), Tita Lau (GB), Todd Terry (US), Twiena (NL), Vuur (NL), Wade (ES), Yazzus (GB), Young Marco (NL) and many more.
The complete program will be announced in the coming months. Individual tickets are available through ADE’s program, and the ADE Pro Pass is available here.
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Innate MC (Lewis Edwards) followed a path less travelled, in hindsight, the decision paved the way for a whole new chapter for the master of ceremony. He left familiarity behind to move abroad and make a name for himself in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, becoming the first and only UK MC in bass music to successfully do so.
Roughly nine years on Innate MC very much managed to establish his brand, turning it into a household one by becoming the resident at renowned local events like Blackout, Korsakov and Curated By – his signing at MB Artists further underlining his impressive progress ever since.
And with more than 15 years of experience on the mic – providing lyrical support to more than a hundred established names in the scene – there’s more than enough to cover in this exclusive interview for UKF.

Hello Lewis, great to finally have this talk, let’s start at the beginning: what motivated you to become an MC?
Hi, thanks for having me. I was introduced to jungle and early speed garage & UKG through my older sisters and cousins at a young age, and it was something that stuck with me.
My friends and I would practice DJing and MCing and all pretty much stems from this.
How did it evolve?
At first, we were just messing around at a friend’s house, A.M.C, Kyrist, Slippy Skills and a few others. Then after a while skills progressed, and we started doing little local events in bars, function rooms and at an online radio too. This was around 2008
How did you find your sound?
Back when I first started listening to event tape/CD packs, for example, Hysteria, Telepathy, Helter Skelter, the main MCs at that time were pretty much double-time and fast-paced.
So at the time, when I was young, I thought it was kind of the only way. As I got older, things were a little different. Especially with the internet. Being able to find different types of music and different types of parties. sub-genres and all this kind of stuff. It really opened my eyes.
Eventually, my friends and I started going to events like Renegade Hardware, Shogun, RAM… 
That’s mainly where I was introduced to other MCs that weren’t so constant and fast, but more about the whole hosting type of style; the bars in between.
For me, there’s like a fine line between being a host and an MC. I tried to drift in between the two, and eventually, I felt like I’d found my way.
You are the only English MC in the scene who moved to Holland. How did this come about?
I came in touch with a lot of people internationally through things like hosting at Let It Roll, shows abroad and also being involved event-wise. I let some people know that I was thinking about moving to NL, and they were like: yeah, move here, we would definitely want to book you and have you as a resident MC. So yeah, I took my chances.
You’re also signed with MB Artists these days
Yes, after working with Neurofunkgrid/Enter the Grid, I was pretty much working alone, in the sense of taking on my own bookings and reaching out to promoters.
After that, for a short time, my bookings were being dealt with via Korsakov. Once that came to an end, I was acting alone again. Then, around one and a half years ago, the guys who
were running Compass Agency in the Netherlands did a business merger with MB Artists.
They hit me up (big up to agent Alex (A-FLEX/ NCT) and asked if I would be interested in joining their roster after the merge. I was super excited because the agencies were both established with impressive rosters, so it was a huge privilege to be asked to join.
Since being with MB, things have been going really well, and I’m looking forward to seeing what the future brings.
Did it help to have that UK heritage as well, because you guys have a rich MC culture?
To be honest, I’m not sure. Maybe it has added some authenticity to what I do, as the whole scene in general originated in the UK. 
But it’s a nice thought to think I’m bringing something over to another country and it being received well.
How would you summarise the essence of your role as an MC?
Personally, I like to make it about the DJ, the music, and the people as much as possible. I remember being at raves when I was young, and the MCs always did a good job of making everyone feel like they were part of something. Something big.
There’s almost a tribal togetherness that goes on in the crowd when the vibe is right. That’s the vibe I try to create while using the lyrics here and there when I feel it’s the right moment to do so.
What really motivates you to go up there and stand in front of crowds? Is it a certain feeling?
Yeah, for sure! Seeing how much they’re enjoying it – being a part of that energy is something special.
So what do you miss the most about England?
Family and friends of course, but also being able to go into nature. That isn’t so easy here in The Netherlands. It’s nice and there are some beautiful places to go, but the countryside and forests aren’t really the same as at home.
Inversion – you’re involved with that as well. Can you tell us something about that? 
We had our first edition in 2016, it was going really well for a few years and then the team were looking for a different venue, but then Corona hit…
It’s been only in the past year or so that I got in touch with my friend here, who also worked on this. I suggested to him to just try and bring the party back, and we approached a few different venues.
Then we ended up with a good response from Patronaat in Haarlem, which was nice, because they used to have Spektrum there a while ago. So we got a shot at bringing drum & bass back to Haarlem.
Are any announcements worth mentioning for the upcoming months regarding Inversion?
For now, I can’t say too much yet, but I can say the next event will be in October after the festival season.
You mentioned earlier about actually spending some time in the studio again
I have been trying to get back into this recently, but I have had so many other things going on in my personal life that studio stuff took a backseat for quite some time. Will eventually get a track done with a friend of mine Abstract from Breda, NL, who I got in touch with through TRIBE, while hosting some of their editions.
And also with someone else, but I don’t want to say too much yet, because I’m still kind of waiting to hear back. All will be revealed in time. Just not rushing myself for the sake of having something out soon.
Is there a certain night or event that stands out in your memory? Why so?
Well, off the backend of doing Renegade Hardware while still in the UK and then Neurofunkgrid – getting involved with Blackout (drum & bass night at TivoliVredeburg, Utrecht) was a huge one. Working with the guys from Black Sun Empire, while being a fan of their music for years, is a milestone. 
Multiplex, who’s resident there, really helped me with that by showing me the ropes when I moved here and being really welcoming and a good friend in general.
Do you feel like it’s a bit harder in the UK to become established, because there are so many MCs and there’s so much competition? 
Yeah, it’s a bit tougher to break into the scene, although it’s also easier to get your message out there these days with social media etc.
We used to try and record the best material of our lives in my friend’s bedroom and then, you know, burn like 30 CDs and then take them to the club and hand them out as much as we could… and basically pray that one of those people was an artist from the night or the promoter!
It’s easier to get your message across now, but there’s a lot of static on the line because everybody’s fighting for attention. So it’s also a matter of not only what you know, but who you know and properly networking. 
Yeah for sure, networking, being present and getting to know people within the scene is crucial I would say. Especially when starting out.
It comes with experience and having that balance, but when being on the mic, are there moments when you get too excited and overdo it?
I don’t know, it can easily become too (much) constant sometimes, you know, like, I also want to hear just the music. When someone constantly is emceeing, I want to see them step back a bit and let the DJ mix- see them interact with the crowd, big up people, and this kind of stuff.
For me, as an MC you want to make everyone feel included. The ‘you are all in it together’ kind of thing. It’s not like I’m the big MC and these guys are below me or something like that, we’re all here for the same thing, the music. That’s my approach, anyway.
Do you have certain goals in your mind for the future?
More studio stuff for sure, to have some really nice releases out on some established labels would be amazing. 
I also really want to be in a position where I’m getting approached for a New Zealand, Australia tour, or something like that, with some DJ friends of mine that I’d really like to travel with. That’s something I’d want to work towards.
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Ross Quinn has released his newest EP, “Mirage,” a smooth mix of feeling and rhythm.
Quinn expertly blends heartfelt lyrics with catchy melodies, a style favored by artists like Rufus Du Sol and Elderbrook.
His previous tracks, “Omen,” “Every Night,” “Always,” and “Life Without You” are great examples of this.
The focus track “Better Alone” features well-written lyrics and soft breakbeats that capture the spirit of classic Ross Quinn: moody, expressive, and undeniably catchy.
It’s meant to hit a chord with people and make them feel happy and content through its perfect mix.
Ross has recently worked with Christoph, Tibasko, Agents of Time, and Mees Salome, all of whom have shown that they can combine emotional singing with club-oriented beats.
In order to get ready for the next part of his job, Ross Quinn works hard to share his stories and experiences. He does this by leaving it all on the dancefloor.
Mirage EP is out now via Helix Records.

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Last weekend marked the 14th edition of one of the largest music festivals in all of Canada, Escapade Music Festival. The 3 day festival took place at Lansdowne Park on June 21-23, in the capital of Canada, Ottawa. Known for its thorough organization and stacked lineups, this year was no different with some major heavy hitters gracing the capital. Spread across three different stages, some of the industry’s biggest names performed that weekend such as Steve Angello, Zedd, Knock2, Mau P, ISOXO, Diesel, Seven Lions, Illenium, Steve Aoki, ACRAZE, and many more. When it comes to festivals, they are rain or shine up until severe weather comes into play which can have an adverse effect for the safety of attendees and festival staff. Unfortunately for those in attendance, day 3 had to be cancelled after opening the gates for a few hours due to unsafe site conditions from 24 hours of heavy rain and damage to the site. The organizers made the right call to protect everyone’s safety and made a quick decision to refund attendees that did purchase a Sunday ticket which was highly commendable.
Stages and Layout
Escapade featured a total of three stages which catered towards a variety of different genres. Aberdeen Stage which was an indoor stage had a mixture of house and techno acts. Bet99 Stage which was located in a massive stadium and had a floor as well as bleachers for attendees to enjoy their favorite DJs. This was where the bassheads and headbangers joined together where top acts such as Ganja White Knight, Tape B, Levity, ISOXO, and Diesel performed. And for the third stage, centered across a great stretch of grass was the Great Lawn Stage where acts such as Zedd, Steve Aoki, Two Friends, and more played. Each stage in their own right were large and had adequate production to be considered as main stages which was very impressive. Another thing to point out was that the festival was 100% sold out. Despite this fact, I never felt over crowded with the other attendees and still felt the massive main stage energy that we look for at festivals. Major props for the Escapade organizers on this as in today’s festival market, many end up overselling which lowers the fans enjoyments by chasing profits.
Upon entering the festival, the entrance was well organized with one GA line and one VIP line. It was a quick and efficient entry with adequate security ensuring a steady flow of people entering at once. I often notice heavy lines at other festivals which often lowers the overall experience for many attendees so this was a key highlight of the organization. When exploring the festival grounds, I liked how there were food vendors conveniently scattered across the grounds. Food options were great too, and I treated myself to poutine being an American and not having access to that in the states. Water stations were also positioned in great spots and lines to refill water were never more than a few minutes even during peak hours.
Day 1 started off strong with tasteful house dons KREAM and Mau P takin over the Great Lawn Stage. Ravers from Ottawa must love house music because the stage was packed with ravers brimming with excitement and energy as they grooved to house bangers. Immediately after, Knock2 took the stage and has been the talk of the scene lately for his meteoric rise. Known for his energetic and bass-heavy tracks, he seamlessly blends house, bass house, and trap influences to create party-starting anthems. He kept the crowd jumping with a string of his high profile tracks such as ‘dashstar*’, ‘SMACK TALK’, and ‘Rock Ur World’. Simultaneously at the stadium stage, Crankdat was goin b2b with Riot Ten, putting on one of the hardest sets of the weekend. With no shortage of pyro, the set was a demolition of bass, having the whole stadium arena crowd headbanging in unison. Diesel would play shortly after and another rising young gun ISOXO to close out the stage. He even brought out Knock2 during his closing set which fans of ISOKNOCK were definitely ecstatic about. Meanwhile at the Aberdeen stage, latin house trailblazer Hugel, AC Slater, and Tchami X Malaa were ripping it hard with their house tunes bouncing all over throughout the stage. I personally ended my night at the Great Lawn Stage singing along to Zedd’s crowd favorites such as ‘Clarity’ and ‘Beautiful Now’. To my surprise, he ended the night with an epic display of fireworks.
Credit: BigLaurPhotographie On day 2, I wanted to arrive early to get the full swing of the festival before it got too crowded. I started off at the Bet99 stage with Draeden who is a Montreal-based producer that isn’t afraid to push boundaries, blending cinematic soundscapes with face-melting bass drops with a knack for metal/rock roots. He got the crowd riled up by bringing Micah Martin on stage to belt out a new track on the mic. At this point in the afternoon, the rain was drizzling which was honestly a good thing because of how humid it was at the venue. From there, rising star Tape B blasted the crowd with nostalgia with his unique blend of classic dubstep and genre-bending flips. Over at the Aberdeen Stage, Maddix put on a hard hitting techno set which had everyone riled up with the faster bpm drops. Trance fans were in delight right after as Ilan Bluestone performed a special uplifting trance set right after. Those attendance at the Great Lawn Stage were in for a treat with huge names such as ILLENIUM, Two Friends, and Steve Aoki playing in succession. Aoki played out his classic hits such as ‘Turbulence’, ‘Pursuit of Happiness’, and new music from his Paragon album. He would also close out the night throwing his famous cakes into the crowd which is always a fun sight to see as he hurls them across dozens of feet.
Escapade Music Festival 2024 faced some challenges this year, with unexpected weather forcing the cancellation of Day 3. However, the festival showcased the resilience of the EDM community. Organizers, performers, and attendees all adapted and kept the positive vibes flowing. The event organizers and artists were able to scramble together some last minute afterparties to make up for the rain. The Chainsmokers played at a venue, and Subtronics went B2B with Tape B at a free pop up at a different one. And lastly, Slander showed up at the Kayzo afterparty to go B2B.
Stay tuned to the official EMF socials for next year’s edition!
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North America is about to close out summer with a healthy dose of drum & bass directly from one of the genre's most influential acts.
Pendulum have announced their return to the United States and Canada for a rare DJ tour, revealing nine dates. Aside from a single stop in Vancouver, all of the group's performances will take place in the US.
Late last year, the iconic electronic music band teamed up with Matthew Tuck of Bullet for My Valentine for a heavy metal-infused EP, Anima. Not long before that, they reimagined the sounds of Taylor Swift with a cover of "Anti-Hero" for triple j's "Like A Version" program.
Pendulum will kick off their North American DJ tour on September 5th, 2024 at ReelWorks in Denver, Colorado. It follows a run of appearances at major international festivals, like Leeds Festival and Reading Festival in August.
Tickets are not yet on sale but fans can register for the presale here and check out the dates below.
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Matroda has joined forces with Dances for a new house anthem,"Britney."
Out now via Matroda's own Terminal Underground label, the song arrives highly anticipated after the house music star teased it at EDC Las Vegas.
The track features an infectious four-on-the-floor beat driven by dark synths, chugging bass and the hypnotic vocals of Dances, whose lyrics narrate a wild tale of someone chasing the thrill of partying. And with a nod to Britney Spears and her infamous dance moves—particularly her twirl—it's bound to be a crowd-pleaser.
Crafted for the club, "Britney" is poised to become a staple in the tech house scene, much like Matroda's many other releases. The Croatian DJ and producer remains red-hot with upcoming performances at HARD Summer, EDC Orlando and Ushuaïa Ibiza, among other high-profile appearances.
Listen to "Britney" below and find the new single on streaming platforms here.
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YouTube is in the midst of a new round of high-stakes negotiations with the three major labels to secure licensing agreements for its AI-generated music initiatives. 
The conversations with Sony Music Entertainment, Warner Records and Universal Music Group are taking place in the wake of their lawsuits targeting generative AI startups Suno and Udio, both of whom stand accused of using copyrighted music without permission to train their text-to-audio models.
The lawsuits, spearheaded by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), underscore the music industry's fierce defense of intellectual property rights. Suno and Udio are alleged to have copied vast amounts of sound recordings, violating copyright laws and sparking significant industry backlash. As a result, YouTube aims to preempt similar issues by obtaining proper licenses.
That's according to a report by the Financial Times, who claimed that YouTube is offering substantial lump-sum payments to the major labels to license their music, thereby ensuring that its AI tools, which can clone the styles of popular artists, are developed ethically and legally. The approach mirrors previous agreements between record labels and social media platforms like Meta and TikTok, focusing on one-time payments rather than ongoing royalties.
YouTube in November launched Dream Track, a project that allowed a select group of creators to generate 30-second audio clips mimicking contemporary superstars like Charli XCX and John Legend. While YouTube does not plan to expand Dream Track, the company seems keen to explore new AI-driven music projects, provided it can secure the necessary permissions from artists and labels.
A key aspect of YouTube's negotiations, per FT, involves obtaining artist-by-artist licensing, which may prove challenging given the ethical concerns surrounding AI-generated music. Earlier this year over 200 artists, including Billie Eilish, FINNEAS and Chase & Status, signed an open letter calling for stricter regulations to protect human creativity.
Despite such challenges, YouTube's initiative could set a precedent for how the music industry adapts to AI. By offering lump-sum payments and potentially implementing an opt-in model, whereby individual artists can choose to have their music used in AI projects, YouTube is thinking outside the box to address many of the sensitivities related to AI-generated content.
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With her latest single, Daya dials up the intensity and tells heartbreak: "don't call."
Daya, the Grammy-winning artist behind global hits like The Chainsmokers' "Don't Let Me Down" and LLENIUM and Gryffin's "Feel Good," is back with a stunning new single, out now on Spinnin' Records. Produced by Sebastian Furrer of Cazzette, "Don't Call" showcases Daya's knack for weaving emotive storytelling with genre-bending precision.
A striking departure from Daya’s previous work, "Don't Call" sees the celebrated songstress diving into the realms of drum & bass while maintaining her signature pop allure. The song's ethereal synths and spritely rhythms create a vast, expansive soundscape that contrasts beautifully with the intimate, confined energy that inspired its creation. Written in a small room in a Swedish building that once served as a prison, the song feels like a heartfelt escape, Daya's falsettos and aching vocals soaring over the production.
She delivers lyrics that speak to the pain and liberation of letting go. The track's climactic moments are underscored by subtle yet impactful drum & bass elements, adding a dynamic intensity that elevates its emotional weight.
"I was in Oslo the following week and couldn’t stop dancing alone in my hotel room to it," Daya recalls, reflecting on the song's creation. "Walking around playing it loud in my headphones looking at statues in the park on my birthday. It felt so apt for the freedom I felt in those moments of my life."
Watch the official music video for "Don't Call" below and find the new single on streaming platforms here.
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It’s a privilege that people in the public eye share their lives and passions with us. It’s unfortunate when others take it too far. That’s precisely what is happening with Zedd as he has reportedly had to take legal action against a woman invading his privacy in many ways. According to documents obtained by TMZ, the Grammy-winning producer filed a restraining order with a Los Angeles court against a woman who allegedly showed up and harassed him at his home.
The documents of the details explain that Rezwan Senobarian, who he has never met, came to his Encino home multiple times this week and behaved “erratically,” demanding to talk to him. She has also tried to impersonate Zedd by phone and email. Additionally, not only has the woman been targeting Zedd but also his personal assistant and staff. We hope everyone remains safe in this uncomfortable and troubling situation.
ICYMI: Zedd has also just released his first single from his upcoming album, Telos, called “Out Of Time”.
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