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Rossy Makes Deadbeats Debut With Shimmering Single, “Octavia”

It’s kind of ironic to describe Rossy’s Deadbeats debut, “Octavia,” as shimmering given she already has a track called “Shimmer” with Cozway on Sable Valley, but it’s hard to argue that the former is more glittering than the latter.
That being said, “Octavia” is a blissful bass track that presents plenty of beautiful synths and melodies packaged in a dreamy 210 seconds. With echoing vocals and an easy-to-fall-into rhythm, Rossy ensures that when this drops live, she’s going to have everyone feeling something.
Listen below!

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Rossy Makes Deadbeats Debut With Shimmering Single, “Octavia”
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Wobbleland Stays On Top With GHOST RYDR, Getter b2b Eptic, & More For 2022 Lineup

Wobbleland in Northern California has been the reigning king of bass festivals on the west coast for nearly a decade, and it seems like they’ve taken their break in 2021 in stride with a stellar return for next January.
The official lineup just dropped and it’s a who’s who of everyone you could possibly want. From JOYRYDE b2b Ghastly as GHOST RYDR, Kayzo, NGHTMRE, and Slushii on the headline row to 12th Planet, Gammer, Wavedash, Riot Ten b2b Spag Heddy on the main stage, then Champage Drip, Lil Texas, Kumarion, Tsuruda, Volt, and more on the Toxic Stage, you get a little bit of everything.
Then, the cherry on top of it all, the first-ever Getter b2b Eptic set which is sure to be absolutely unforgettable.
Check out the full lineup below and head to the link in the tweet for tickets!

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Wobbleland Stays On Top With GHOST RYDR, Getter b2b Eptic, & More For 2022 Lineup
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Timmy Trumpet, Harris & Ford Team Up With Legendary Cascada For “Never Let Me Go”

Timmy Trumpet loves his collaborations, working with everyone from Armin van Buuren to Flo Rida to Vengaboys to Vitas, but his release today is sure to entice veteran ravers as he teams up with Cascada and Harris & Ford for “Never Let Me Go.”
Hitting notes that would make Idina Menzel proud, Cascada absolutely carries this classic rave tune with fast-paced beats and a lively melody. “Never Let Me Go” is pure, ecstatic rave pop and it’s exactly what we wanted from this match up.
Check it out below.

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Timmy Trumpet, Harris & Ford Team Up With Legendary Cascada For “Never Let Me Go”
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Tiësto & Ava Max Drop Pop-Infused Party Starter “The Motto” [WATCH]

Tiësto and Ava Max have a party starting pop hit on their hands with “The Motto.”
The single releases alongside a music video directed by Christian Breslauer, which features both Tiësto and Ava Max traveling back in time and partying it up. “The Motto” is clubby and catchy, which is to be expected, but it’s the carefree style of the track that makes it the perfect weekend anthem.
Tiësto shares of the release:
Ava is such an exciting young talent and her beautiful voice adds such depth to the song — I cannot wait for the world to hear our collaboration. “The Motto” is the party anthem keeping us dancing into 2022 as we close out a crazy year!
Ava Max adds:
When Tiesto shared this record with me, I fell in love and couldn’t stop playing it. “The Motto” is empowering — it’s about not caring, doing you, having a good time, and letting the world know!
This high profile collaboration marks the third single off Tiësto’s upcoming album on Atlantic Records. “The Motto” follows up “Don’t Be Shy” with Karol G and the producer’s massive hit “The Business.”
Listen here!
Tiësto & Ava Max – The Motto (Official Music Video)
Stream/download: https://tiesto.lnk.to/themottoID
 
Photo via Rukes.com
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Tiësto & Ava Max Drop Pop-Infused Party Starter “The Motto” [WATCH]
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Industry Veteran Coke Beats Unveils New EP ‘Techno Is A State of Mind’

From busking in the streets of NY in the late ‘90s to building a massive career for himself over the span of more than two decades, Coke Beats is widely considered one of the legends in the scene. Having toured all around the world, on top of collaborating with everyone from Cash Money Records, Famous Dex and Sean Kingston to LL Cool J, Lil Tjay and many more, Coke Beats has an impressive list of achievements under his belt, and is showing no signs of stopping anytime soon.

Coke Beats has now just shared his brand new EP ‘Techno Is A State of Mind,’ which comes alongside a 15-minute documentary premiering on VEVO, Apple TV and Tidal. Spanning over four tracks, as well as 3 more live mashups and a bootleg that act as bonus material, ‘Techno Is A State of Mind,’ perfectly sums up everything Coke Beats is about while acting as a monologue about the struggle and challenges of being a music producer.
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Industry Veteran Coke Beats Unveils New EP ‘Techno Is A State of Mind’
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Sam Allan Releases Hypnotic Single “Regressive” Via Gameroom Records

Sam Allan has been mastering his craft for nearly a decade, having performed alongside some of the biggest names in music, including Zedd, Kaskade, Eric Prydz, Robin Schulz, W&W, MK, and Laidback Luke. He’s incredible behind the decks and rightfully has played some of the finest clubs on the east coast like Marquee, Lavo, and The Brooklyn Mirage/Avant Gardner.
Now, he’s making his debut on Gameroom Records, a sub label of the iconic Black Hole Recordings, with “Regressive“. It’s progressive trance at its finest, featuring a hypnotic melody and ethereal instruments to accompany. “Regressive” is artistically suspenseful, encompassing mesmerizing guitar riffs and intensifying crescendos. It’s so clever at every turn, making this song to be a sure hit in it’s field.
Here’s what Sam Allan had to say about it:
Listen to “Regressive” by Sam Allan below!

 
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Sam Allan Releases Hypnotic Single “Regressive” Via Gameroom Records
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Jay Rogovin (C3), Blake Coppelson (Proximity), Jade Gaines (C3) & More Launch Kompass Music Group

Maintaining an atmosphere of integrity and progressive workplace practices that apply across an artist management roster and staff alike, Jay Rogovin, Alec Donkin and Jade Gaines, formerly of C3 Management, and Blake Coppelson of Proximity Music have joined forces alongside community service providers from 4 o’clock Consulting (DanceSafe & Good Night Out) to innovate the traditional conception of artist management, coining their new brainchild Kompass Music Group.
Spanning a full roster of 23 artists including Vintage Culture (with Entourage and Purple Wall), G Jones, CharlestheFirst, GoldFish, Rousseau and Eprom while supporting the development of the careers of emerging acts such as Of the Trees, Chee, 1788-L, Khiva, Wreckno, Frequent, Chemical Surf, seven managers at Kompass are hoping to re-imagine what it means to provide artist management and participate in the cultivation of a healthier music industry.
With core values that address current dialogues surrounding sexual violence, risk reduction, mental health, diversity & inclusion, and environmental impact key goals of the project work towards Establishing healthy boundaries and resources to support the mental health of artists and artist managers, setting new industry norms for health & safety through measures such as safety and inclusion initiatives, provide risk reduction education & training, reduce the environmental impact of touring, and to connect patrons with skill-building opportunities.
“We’ve been implementing diversity across the board with our lineups, even in the support acts it’s something that we’re cautious about, that we’re being inclusive,” says Jade Gaines. “It’s reflected in our staff, with David Kissinger who does Supertask, Integrate, and VCTRE. David [Giovanni] who is Wreckno and NotLö’s manager, and Emma [Windsor] who manages Khiva. We’re trying to diversify everything — the smallest step you can take is still a step in the right direction.”
Demonstrating the innovation and community support Blake looks to bring with him to KMG, 2020 saw Proximity provide entertainment by creating the first ever 3 day long online music festival called “Digital Mirage” during the peak of the COVID-19 lockdown. During the course of three events the festival raised over 400,000 dollars for people in the music industry affected by COVID-19 as well as supporting the Equal Justice Initiative. Over the course of the livestreams from April 2020 to present – Proximity has helped raise roughly 600,000 dollars for different charities including NIVA, Equal Justice Initiative, Color of Change, Sweet Relief, and Plus1.
“Where Proximity and our team come in is the digital side, the YouTube, Twitch, DSP, label side of things,” says Coppelson. “That’s definitely my focus but we’ll still be touching every facet of the management. But let’s say our artist has this 5-track EP, finding out the best way to release independently or sign to a major, or setting up their YouTube channels is something we’ll be working on. I’m incredibly excited to bring my 10+ years of experience to our team / roster the same way we did with our record label.”
Additional managers on board with Kompass include David Kissinger, David Giovannini and Emma Windsor, as Jade mentioned earlier, as well as Executive Assistant, Becky Carriel, all of whom also further diversify the company culture by bringing their unique experiences to the table and applying them across their management styles.
Also joining in the conception of Kompass Music Group, fellow C3 manager Alec Donkin will add additional value as a graphic designer and branding specialist where he has helped develop, maintain, and grow the brands of 40+ international touring musicians across genres over the past five years.
“Kompass Music Group has the opportunity to become a leader in music as a place where artistic integrity and human connection are valued above all else,” Alec Donkin shares. “I am incredibly proud and excited to be a part of this group of passionate individuals and artists and look forward to continuing my work as a manager and a designer, as well as having the opportunity to work towards some bigger goals for a healthier industry overall.”
“We are in the process of starting a nonprofit that will be connected to all of this, but it spans everything from working toward carbon neutral touring and being more environmentally conscious, everything from our riders to the way we tour and travel, to providing bystander intervention training that’s free for our roster and staff and anyone else in the music industry,” explains Rogovin. “Taking some of the profits that we are bringing in as a company and putting those toward monthly smaller initiatives and larger long-term initiatives that will continue to be defined as we develop.”
Kristin Karas, COO of DanceSafe and Stacey Forrester, Co-Founder of Good Night Out, Vancouver are also providing support in driving the force behind KMG’s organizational innovations.
“Working with KMG is a refreshing opportunity to dig deep into the meaning of participation and community within the music industry and grow something new from a place of integrity,” Karas and Forrester share. “Safety is often an after-thought, or add-on to the live music experience, with artists and those behind the scenes typically left out of initiatives until there is a crisis moment. 4 o’clock is thrilled to collaborate with Kompass to build safety, well-being, and community into their culture and operations from the ground up.”
With wellness being at the focal point of Kompass Music Group, the same ethos that applies to the company is also dedicated to the style in which the careers of their artists are managed. Working tirelessly towards a brighter future in the music industry, the launch of KMG aims to set the standard for internal practices and nurturing a healthier community.
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Full Artist Roster
1788-L – Carola – CharlestheFirst – Chee – Chemical Surf – EPROM – Esseks – FISE – Frequent G Jones – GoldFish – Integrate – Khiva – Lab Group – NotLö – Of The Trees – Potions Rousseau – Shades – Supertask – VCTRE – Vintage Culture – Wreckno
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Jay Rogovin (C3), Blake Coppelson (Proximity), Jade Gaines (C3) & More Launch Kompass Music Group
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Noisia Extend Farewell Tour, Will Honor Festival Shows in 2022

In September 2019, Noisia aka Nik Roos, Martijn van Sonderen, and Thijs de Vlieger announced that the group would split at the end of 2020; the final chapter in a hugely successful 20 year career that saw Noisia break new ground for drum & bass, and become one of the most respected outfits in electronic music.
Faced with no festivals in 2020, Noisia decided they’d release a live version of their ‘Outer Edges’ AV show, the touring show which surrounded the release of the ‘Outer Edges’ album. Available late 2020, the ‘Outer Edges Live’ release featured their blistering 25 track live set, accompanying the album was the film of their Outer Edges Live show at Roskilde 2017; the sixty minute film captured one of the most impressive AV shows in contemporary electronic music. The full film can be viewed on Noisia’s YouTube channel.
Despite ninja-levels of farewell planning at Noisia HQ, covid-19 has continued to disrupt global touring, the knock-on effect for Noisia fans being that many festival shows weren’t able to happen, and some countries couldn’t see the band tour there at all. With all this in mind, Nik, Martijn, and Thijs, have now announced a run of special summer 2022 festival performances, allowing the electronic music legends to honour the cancellations over the last 12 months. There are a handful of opportunities to see them, and it’ll be fields, tents, or arenas only.
“Hello festival person! Since 2019 we’ve been planning our farewell tour. Obviously, we’ve had to miss many summer shows because of covid restrictions in 2020 and 2021. We really don’t want to be *that band* milking their eternal “last tour… But there were so many shows we were never able to do… So after much thought, we’ve decided to give ourselves and festival audiences one more chance to close it off like we always imagined we would! So we’ll close things off with our last club shows this year as planned, and in summer 2022 we want to do one more festival run, to play the festivals which we were booked for but were cancelled in 2020/2021. Love, team Noisia.” – Noisia
The current ‘Farewell Tour’ represents Noisia’s final run of club shows, this unique tour sees the group hit the UK, US, France, Denmark, Sweden, Portugal, Belgium, and many more, alongside their last Noisia Invites show in their native Netherlands. Many of the events have sold out.
NOISIA FAREWELL TOUR DATES
04 NOV
Noisia Farewell Show @ Academy LA
Los Angeles, US
05 NOV
Noisia Farewell Show @ Mala Santa
Austin, US
06 NOV
Noisia Farewell Show @ Summit
Denver, US
SOLD OUT
13 NOV
Subquake @ 013
Tilburg, NL
SOLD OUT
13 NOV
Noisia Farewell Show @ Le Bikini
Toulouse, FR
SOLD OUT
19 NOV
Noisia Farewell Show @ Gretchen
Berlin, DE
26 NOV
Noisia Farewell Show @ Pumpenhuset
Copenhagen, DK
SOLD OUT
27 NOV
Noisia Farewell Show @ Slaktkyrkan
Stockholm, SE
30 NOV
Wipeout Open Air @ Hard
Porto, PT
04 DEC
Noisia Farewell Show @ Salzhaus
Zurich, CH
10 DEC
Noisia Final London Show @ Printworks London
London, UK
11 DEC
Rampage @ Sportpaleis
Antwerp, BE
SOLD OUT
17 DEC
Noisia Invites Final Edition @ Melkweg
Amsterdam, NL
SOLD OUT
 
Photo by Rutger Prins
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Noisia Extend Farewell Tour, Will Honor Festival Shows in 2022
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Martin Garrix & Maejor’s AREA21 Debut Album Tracklist Revealed

AREA21, the collaborative project between Martin Garrix and Maejor that began in 2016 with the surprise breakout hit “Spaceship,” is finally gearing up to release its debut album next Friday. Greatest Hits Vol. 1 is… a bit of an oddly titled album, given that it’s composed entirely of newly released singles in 2021 plus six unreleased singles. None of the project’s supposed “greatest hits” like “Spaceship,” “Glad You Came,” or “We Did It” are on the album. But, oh well, I guess?
The album comes out November 12 with twelve tracks including everything they’ve released in 2021, like “Pogo,” “Mona Lisa,” or the most recent single, “Own The Night.” In addition, six other tracks (below) will be featured.
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No Angel
Human
All I Need
Time Machine
Going Home
A live AREA21 tour might be on its way, but TBD. For now, join us in waiting for the album due out next week.

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Martin Garrix & Maejor’s AREA21 Debut Album Tracklist Revealed
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Alison Wonderland’s New Whyte Fang Single, “TIDES,” Is The Definition Of Short, But Sweet [LISTEN]

It’s been seven years since Alison Wonderland last released a solo original under her Whyte Fang alias, but she’s back today with “TIDES,” a brief but thundering 105-second instrumental.
Waiting this long, or paying attention to all the hype around a new Whyte Fang single and then going on Spotify and seeing “1:45” for the duration definitely felt like a bit of a letdown at first. But after listening to the single, and hearing no wasted space, it’s a bit refreshing, as well.
Objectively the Whyte Fang project has to be differentiated from her main Alison Wonderland project, so expecting more of the same with a different flavor isn’t the proper approach. Said another way, if you went in liking vanilla ice cream and expected French vanilla, but instead got Cajun shrimp, you might be taken aback. But we also like Cajun shrimp.
Check out “TIDES” from Whyte Fang below.

 
Photo via Marc Van der Aa for Insomniac Events
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Alison Wonderland’s New Whyte Fang Single, “TIDES,” Is The Definition Of Short, But Sweet [LISTEN]
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Snyder Returns With Sensational Single, “Tonight”, Ft. Northside Rocky

We’ve been highly anticipating new music from North Carolina’s very own, Snyder. Whether he’s delivering electrifying performances opening for artists like Steve Aoki, or creating incredible music in the studio, we’ve come to know just how special of an artist Snyder is.
It’s been a few months since we heard new music from the young and promising artist, and he did not fail to blow us away with his brand new single, “Tonight“, featuring friend and longtime collaborator, Northside Rocky.
Seeing immense success as an independent artist, Snyder and Northside Rocky have previously collaborated on original music, including “Your Love” from Snyder’s debut album In The Dark, which was released in early 2021. On “Tonight,” Snyder delivers a raring & roaring production coupled with Northside Rocky’s smooth & infectious topline, which results in a memorable house gem. It’s sensational from start to finish, a track that feels timeless the minute you press play.
Here’s what Snyder had to say about it:
Listen to “Tonight” by Snyder & Northside Rocky below!

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Snyder Returns With Sensational Single, “Tonight”, Ft. Northside Rocky
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Skrillex, Bonobo, and Chris Lake play first-ever b2b2b at sold out Suwannee Hulaween

The sold-out eighth edition of Suwannee Hulaween brought more than 100 artists to the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park last weekend, including heavy-hitting DJs like Skrillex, Bonobo, and Chris Lake.
All three iconic producer/DJs gave stellar individual performances on Friday night, then surprised revelers by playing their first-ever b2b2b set at the festival’s infamous after-hours stage, Incendia.
The impromptu star-studded trio effortlessly coalesced behind the booth, serving up a blistering cross-genre set and exploring wide swaths of electronic multiverses. Flanked by Incendia’s raging pyro flames and face-melting speakers, the historic b2b2b performance promises to go down in history as a once-in-a-lifetime musical experience.
Incendia is a mobile stage that hosts unique b2b after-hours performances at festivals like Okeechobee and Burning Man.

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Skrillex, Bonobo, and Chris Lake play first-ever b2b2b at sold out Suwannee Hulaween
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Alison Wonderland’s Project Whyte Fang Releasing First Solo Original in 7 Years, “Tides”

Alison Wonderland fans know of her side project, Whyte Fang — but based on the account’s 214 monthly listeners on Spotify, it’s unlikely that many others do. That will change tomorrow as the project is poised to release its first solo original ever, “Tides.”
Whyte Fang showed up in 2012 on the Reign (Remixes) EP from Elizabeth Rose with a remix of “Ready,” and again in 2013, featuring on a Lancelot track, “Thinking Of You.” (There are some other originals on her SoundCloud.) With seven years between releases, plus an entire Alison Wonderland project that’s spanned almost a decade, it’s hard to tell what kind of vibe we’ll be getting with the new single. And the teaser clip below is almost unbearably insufficient to sate our curiosity.
Regardless, you can pre-save the track via the link in the tweet below and check back tomorrow to listen to the new song.

 
Photo via Rukes.com
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Alison Wonderland’s Project Whyte Fang Releasing First Solo Original in 7 Years, “Tides”
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Rezz Reveals Full Tracklist For Upcoming Album ‘Spiral,’ Out This Month

Rezz’s third album, Spiral, is due out later this month, November 19, and she just revealed the full tracklist.
Including previously released singles “Chemical Bond” with Deathpact, “Taste Of You” with Dove Cameron, “Sacrificial” with PVRIS, and “Let Me In” with fknsyd, we are getting seven new songs including a collaboration with Peekaboo and another with Metric, for a total of 11 tracks. (“Spun” and “Vortex” are listed twice in the graphic below.)
Chemical Bond w/ Deathpact
Let Me In w/ fknsyd
Levitate
Sacrificial w/ PVRIS
Paper Walls w/ Metric
Spun
Out of My Head w/ Shadow Cliq
Taste Of You w/ Dove Cameron
Vortex w/ Peekaboo
Time w/ Eddie
Breathe w/ Fortress of Graves
Spiral is Rezz’s first album since 2018’s Certain Kind Of Magic. You can pre-save Spiral here ahead of its November 19 release.

 
Photo via Rukes.com
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Rezz Reveals Full Tracklist For Upcoming Album ‘Spiral,’ Out This Month
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Insomniac Absolutely Delivers for 25th Edition of EDC [Event Review]

It was a celebration for the ages as EDC made its triumphant return to the Las Vegas Motor Speedway after almost two-and-a-half years. There were many milestones to be celebrated, aside from the return of the event itself. This year marked the 25th anniversary of the Electric Daisy Carnival, and the 10th anniversary of the festival’s move to Vegas. Not only did Insomniac deliver as per usual with grandiose production, immaculate planning, and a totally stacked lineup. They also made the Speedway feel as comfortable and familiar as it’s ever been, more than any other year, I felt like I was home at EDC.


Although this year’s EDC was a milestone one, and Insomniac managed to expand the festival footprint even more, this year’s festival felt very much like comfort food to me. If you’ve been to the festival, you know what I’m talking about. It’s literally just a warm fuzzy feeling as you traverse the Speedway, a million LED lights lighting up the night sky. If you haven’t been before, it’s tough to describe the sense of wonder one feels at EDC. More than any other festival you will attend, EDC is an immersive world that is spellbinding. But, if you didn’t make it, we’ll try our best to let you know what you missed out on.
My friends and I left the Strip early enough on Friday evening. There was traffic, which was to be expected, but, overall, getting into Premier Parking was relatively easy. We ended up walking in the gates around 9 PM, just in time to head over to Kinetic Field to catch Nicky Romero’s set. Kinetic Field is, of course, the main stage, and it’s design and theme change every year. This year’s theme was kineticZen. The stage featured a massive owl at the center of the stage, it’s wings wrapped in a circle around the main LED display. It was the first time the owl took center (literally) stage since 2015’s The Crystal Village, which also featured a massive owl head, whose eyes gazed all across the dancefloor. The pyro and lasers were exceptional this year, the fountains added a nice touch too.

One of EDC’s most amazing features is always the nightly fireworks show. After more than two years away, Day 1’s fireworks were a sight for sore eyes. I caught the show on the dancefloor of Kinetic Field and it was truly awe-inspiring to see the spectacle play out across the electric sky. But, that wasn’t all, if you were at Kinetic Field you were also treated to a very special drone show. Drones made formations of the EDC logo along with a 25 year commemoration. Most impressively the drones formed the shape of the owl that adorns the stage. It was really impressive and a memory that will certainly stick with me.
As far as the music, it was an all-star lineup at Kinetic Field where I spent most of the night. Nicky Romero dropped his festival-ready progressive house as well as classic EDM anthems like “I Could Be the One” and “Toulouse.” I couldn’t think of a better way to open up the weekend. Loud Luxury followed with a delightful set that saw them drop an impressive array or edits of some of today’s biggest hits. Don Diablo was up next and he kept the positive vibe going with a healthy mix of house bangers and his trademark future house sound including rousing drops of “Momentum” and “Anthem.”
After that, my most anticipated act of the night, the Chainsmokers took the stage. Alex and Drew brought all the energy with them as they dropped all of their hits and dabbled in every genre of dance from house to psy-trance. I was singing my heart out on songs like “Takeaway”, “Don’t Let Me Down”, and “Paris.” But, on top of that, they closed their set out with their first new song since 2019. It was a vibey one too, but, new Chainsmokers was a highlight for sure. After that, Alesso took the stage, and he threw the kitchen sink at the crowd. He threw down some newer house jams like “Together”, “Progresso” and Swedish House Mafia’s “It Gets Better” before getting into his big festival classics like “Under Control” and “Calling (Lose My Mind)”. After that, we made a brief jaunt to Circuit Grounds to check out some of Excision’s set. The vibe was completely different from stage to stage. Despite how large EDC is, it’s kind of the perfect festival to dig in and plant yourself at one stage for the majority of the night. Whatever your vibe is, find it.

On to Day 2, which still featured magical performances, but also featured a few hiccups that have to be addressed. My friends and I headed out early in the afternoon in hopes of catching some of the Opening Ceremony at Cosmic Meadow. Despite having premiere parking and arriving around 6:15, we were waiting in the line with many other patrons until the gates opened at 7 PM. What happened? How come there weren’t any signs directing patrons to the proper entrance? Everyone clearly came early for a reason, I’m just confused as to how people who arrived early weren’t directed to the proper entrance for the Opening Ceremony. Definitely a snafu on Insomniac’s part.
Once inside, I spent most of the night at Circuit Grounds. The stage design was pretty much the same as it’s been in years past. Massive rectangular LEDs surrounding the dancefloor in a 360 degree square. Circuit Grounds is my personal favorite stage because it features main stage talent bringing their own personalized visuals in a slightly more intimate environment. Future bass was in full effect as ARMNHMR were the first act I caught. It was a nice mix of feels and heavy to start the night off right. After that, Benny Benassi took over, and this is where the lineup is just packed to the brim. The legendary Italian house DJ played to a packed crowd that ate up his vintage tech house hits and a few festival bangers, including the Skrillex remix of “Cinema.”

Oliver Heldens was up next, and he dropped all of his bangers. From old school hits like “Koala”, “The Right Song” and “You Know” to newer bangers like “Turn Me On” and his remix of “Another Chance”, Oliver energized the crowd all while maintaining that signature Oliver Heldens sound. This set was a delight. After that, Slander took the stage, and there were equal parts head banging and crying. The crowd was super energetic, my neck was sore, and I didn’t even go that hard. Favorite moments had to be when they dropped “Feeling Good” and “Love is Gone.” After that, it was time for Martin Garrix. It’s been a long time since the Dutch megastar has graced the stage here in the U.S. and he brought it all, including at least a couple of new IDs. But, like the festival itself, Martin played his greatest hits. He did open his set with what appeared to be a new ID with John Martin. After that, it was all of Martin’s bangers, “Like I Do”, “Backlash”, “Virus”, “Mistaken.” He also brought out Maejor for an AREA21 medley, too. On top of that, the stage production was just at another level. Lasers firing everywhere, smoke filling the arena, every color you can imagine.
Remember how I said the fireworks were awe-inspiring on Friday night? They were still great on Saturday, but this time, I watched them while waiting in line for the bathroom at Circuit Grounds. This one isn’t necessarily Insomniac’s fault, but they were having some plumbing issues at the VIP bathrooms at Circuit Grounds, and it wasn’t very VIP. The men’s lines weren’t nearly as long as the women’s, but it was wet waiting in line, and it was kind of stinky at Circuit Grounds VIP. Again, not necessarily Insomniac’s fault, but it was definitely an issue.
Anyway, smells aside, deadmau5 played the Circuit Grounds stage next, and he threw down a set for the ages. He threw down all of his old school hits like “Ghosts N Stuff”, “4×4=12”, and “Strobe” and his newer stuff like “When the Summer Dies”, “Monophobia” and “Bridged by a Lightwave.” On top of that, Joel was in a mood; when he ended his set, he introduced Jauz as DJ Steve, and he ranted about how they went to DJ school together. Jauz, ever the good spirit, went right along with it and introduced himself as DJ Steve (he’s Sam) to the crowd. From there, Jauz threw down a fiery bass house set, that once again saw all of the visual spectacle of Circuit Grounds come to life. After that, I headed back over to Kinetic Field for KSHMR. Similar to deadmau5, KSHMR dug deep into his catalog of songs for classics like “Neverland”, “Wildcard”, and “Karate” to newer hits like “Winner’s Anthem” and “Midnight Lion Walk.” He also payed homage to his roots with the Cataracts by playing the 2010 classic “Like a G6.”
After two loaded days, we fell back on Sunday night, and got there about 9:00 with nowhere in particular to go. The perfect opportunity to explore the festival. This year, I did something I’ve never done at EDC before, catch full sets at Basspod and Wasteland. We opened the night catching Joyryde’s “All D’n’B Set” at Basspod. Once again, I was struck by how different the vibe and crowd was at Basspod compared to Kinetic Field. It’s night and day, and if your heart desires, you can stay at Basspod all weekend and have a great time. Joyryde’s D’n’B vibes were the perfect way to kick off the final night of the weekend. We caught a little bit of Purple Disco Machine at Kinetic (and it was a vibe!) before heading over to Wasteland for Da Tweekaz. Once again, I’d never caught a full set at Wasteland, but it was well worth it to check it out. Da Tweekaz threw down a killer set, the crowd was fully engaged and, like Basspod, the sound hits at Wasteland.

After that, I headed over to Circuit Grounds for Eric Prydz. He might have had the set of the weekend, incredible progressive house tunes, EDM classics, incredible visuals, lasers, fireworks; everything EDC is about. Eric dropped “Pjanoo”, “The Arrival” “Rebel XX” “Everyday” and “Opus.” Combined with the world class visuals and lighters, this was an unsurpassed set. Also, “Opus” is the perfect song for fireworks too. From there I made my way to Cosmic Meadow for my first set of the weekend there, Zedd. I never thought I would be writing this, but, the crowd for Zedd was rowdy as fuck! It was packed to the brim at Cosmic Meadow as Zedd threw down an epic, but familiar set of hits like “I Want You to Know”, “Beautiful Now”, “Clarity” and his edit of “One More Time.” Zedd also mixed in some house tracks, and, oh yeah, he brought out Martin Garrix and they dropped “Tremor.” What a dream come true, now they just need to make a song together.
There’s not too much more I can say about the festival. It was a truly magical weekend; being back at the Speedway was a special feeling. On another note of normalcy, EDC will be returning to its regularly scheduled weekend in May of 2022. It took longer than normal, but, it was another incredible weekend under the electric sky. As EDC always shows, the magic and the memories will continue. Here’s to another 25 years under the electric sky!
 
Featured image via Taylor Wallace for Insomniac Events
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Insomniac Absolutely Delivers for 25th Edition of EDC [Event Review]
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Lightning in a Bottle announces GRiZ, Kaytranada, Big Wild, SG Lewis, G Jones b2b Eprom For 2022

Today Do LaB, originators and creators of the boutique festival experience Lightning in a Bottle, have revealed the lineup for the event’s 2022 return to Buena Vista Lake in Southern California. For five days on Memorial Day Weekend, May 25-30, LIB will gather a unique blend of torchbearers from an array of genres and origins to its renowned creative tapestry. Each artist will play their own role in igniting the long awaited reconnection of the LIB community.
Since 2006, Do LaB has acted as a curatorial beacon for the west coast festival movement, going on to inspire a global movement within the larger festival movement. LIB remains a prized destination for artists around the world to showcase their unique crafts within creative stage environments built for immersion and wonder. The result is a deep connection between crowd and performer that paves the way for peak musical experiences and genre-defying discovery.
LIB’s Lightning Stage remains a central artery through which live and electronic icons thrive. In 2022, the stage will showcase performances from British indie-rock phenoms Glass Animals, Canadian-Haitian beatsmith Kaytranada, American bass music’s prodigal son GRiZ, plus crossover leaders SG Lewis, Purity Ring, and Chet Faker. British-Nigerian rapper Little Simz and singer-songwriter Empress Of will make their LIB debut, while Monolink makes a triumphant return to center stage with a new album and global notoriety in tow.
Thunder, known traditionally as the event’s bass music enclave, will transform into a tree-lined theater where multiple genres will be showcased in the open-air with its biggest lineup to date. It remains the perfect container for a melting pot of styles topped by electronic composer and vocalist Big Wild, the cinematic tones of CloZee, and Los Angeles bass icon Ekali. Excitement for fans of the low-end continues with the experimental soundscapes of G Jones B2B EPROM, LSDream, Mr. Carmack and OPIUO. In line with the event’s mission to inspire cross-genre pollination, American rapper and singer GoldLink will take center stage alongside Jamaican reggae singer and rapper Koffee, and New Orleans bounce legend Big Freedia.
There’s plenty more awaiting those who make the trek to LIB next year! Check out the full lineup below, tickets on sale 11/5 at 10am PST at https://www.libfestival.org/.


 
Photo Credit: Get Tiny
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Lightning in a Bottle announces GRiZ, Kaytranada, Big Wild, SG Lewis, G Jones b2b Eprom For 2022
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Lights All Night Reveals Full NYE Music Lineup Feat. Deadmau5, Illenium, Madeon & More

Lights All Night just dropped the full music lineup for its 11th edition and it’s a doozy. The longest-running EDM festival in Texas returns to Dallas on December 30 and 31 with a limited number of two-day and single-day tickets are available for purchase at LightsAllNight.com.
After a sold-out 10th anniversary celebration in 2019, LAN will make its triumphant return this December featuring performances from the world’s most sought-after dance and electronic music acts. 40,000+ guests from across the globe are expected to attend the two-day event, which will return for a sixth year to Dallas Market Hall located just minutes from downtown Dallas.
To kick off the festivities on Thursday night, dance music heavyweights Deadmau5 and Malaa have both been tapped to perform alongside previously announced headliners Illenium, Subtronics, JOYRYDE, and SLANDER – all of whom have previously performed at the Texas festival with the exception of SLANDER and JOYRYDE whose upcoming performance will mark their first time gracing the LAN stage.
On the following day Friday, December 31, fans will be ringing in the new year with a very special New Year’s Eve celebration featuring a number of festival alumni including Above & Beyond (2013, 2016), DJ Snake (2014), and Madeon (2012), plus Loud Luxury, Black Tiger Sex Machine, and the newly added house producer, OMNOM.
Over 35 dance music acts from Texas and across the globe are set to perform at this year’s event. The current music lineup broken down per day and in A-Z order is included below, while also available online at LightsAllNight.com:


This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Lights All Night Reveals Full NYE Music Lineup Feat. Deadmau5, Illenium, Madeon & More
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Alesso & Danna Paola Feature On New “Blade Runner: Black Lotus” Soundtrack

Following the success of the Blade Runner 2049 film from 2017, Adult Swim has released an animated series called Blade Runner: Black Lotus that merges the established Blade Runner universe with a more anime-style presentation.
Along with the series, the original television soundtrack contains 15 new songs from the likes of X Ambassadors, Tori Kelly, G-Eazy, iann dior, as well as a collaboration from Alesso and Danna Paola.
Check out the song from Alesso below as well as the opening sequence from the series to see what it’s all about.

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Alesso & Danna Paola Feature On New “Blade Runner: Black Lotus” Soundtrack
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Watch Skrillex Throw Down For His First Set In New York In 4 Years [FULL SET]

Few artists can trend on Twitter for simply announcing a single show, but that’s what Skrillex did last week before his grand return to New York City at Avant Gardner, his first set in the state in four years.
It’s been a long four years for Skrillex fans, bombarded with promises (or, rather, rumors) of an album, year after year after year. Not to mention plenty of releases that spanned various genres, many of them outside what was considered the artist’s “typical” style.
Nonetheless, it’s widely known that his live sets still go absolutely off, and that seems to be the consensus about last week’s show at Avant Gardner. BMR vlogs on YouTube was there and captured the full, incredible set, now available for you to rewatch if you were there, or watch for the first time if you weren’t able to make it.
Check it out below and head to 1001tracklists here to see the full tracklist.
 
Photo via Marilyn Hue
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Watch Skrillex Throw Down For His First Set In New York In 4 Years [FULL SET]
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RÜFÜS DU SOL Deliver Heartfelt Performance of “On My Knees” for Jimmy Kimmel Live [WATCH]

RÜFÜS DU SOL recently appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live to deliver an outstanding performance of their massive hit “On My Knees.”
Riding the wave of their fourth studio album Surrender, the electronic band is currently on tour with stops planned in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Houston and more. This is just a taste of what it’s like to see them live, but they manage to reach through the screen and touch our souls.
MORE: RÜFÜS DU SOL’s Fourth Album ‘Surrender’ Feels More Human & Heartfelt Than Ever
RÜFÜS DU SOL’s latest work hits new chords in the way it’s presented and performed — “Surrender is a message of personal maturity and of a deep connection to their community, as RÜFÜS DU SOL find themselves comfortably expressing their personal pains and heartaches for all to bear witness.”
Watch here!
RÜFÜS DU SOL – “On My Knees” @ Jimmy Kimmel Live
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: RÜFÜS DU SOL Deliver Heartfelt Performance of “On My Knees” for Jimmy Kimmel Live [WATCH]
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RL Grime Has Outdone Himself with ‘Halloween X’ Live Mix [MUST LISTEN]

RL Grime’s hotly anticipated yearly mix and live concert experience Halloween X has finally unleashed — and it’s on repeat today!
On Thursday, October 28th, RL Grime took on The Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles, CA for the first-ever live edition of his Halloween series. On Friday, October 29th, the show was rebroadcasted to various territories around the world. Now, it’s available to stream online.
Over the last decade, trap legend RL Grime has set the bar for spooky mixes, bringing innovation and excellence to his mix series. Every year he seems to outdo himself and having listened through Halloween X several times in a mere 24 hours — he’s done it again.
RL Grime’s annual Halloween Mix has become a cultural staple in the dance music community, generating tens of millions of streams and featuring previous guest appearances from the likes of Pharrell, Shaq, Tony Hawk, Guy Fieri, T-Pain, Hannibal Burress, RL Stine and more.
This year’s mix features plenty of IDs and remixes, with high quality selects from Baauer, Whipped Cream, JAWNS, ISOxo, Heimanu, Rustie, Jon Casey, X&G, Montell2099, Juelz and many more.
Heart-racing, spine-tingling, and chill-inducing, RL Grime’s Halloween X mix is sure to make you feel something today through next Halloween! Listen here!
Halloween X (Live at the Hollywood Palladium)

RL Grime · Halloween X (Live at the Hollywood Palladium) This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: RL Grime Has Outdone Himself with ‘Halloween X’ Live Mix [MUST LISTEN]
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NEW: deadmau5, NGHTMRE, Shöckface, LYNY, Achilles – Your EDM | Week In Music

Halloween is upon us and some of our favorite creatives likes deadmau5, NGHTMRE, UZ and many other incredible artists have blessed us with new music. Icons like deadmau5 teamed up with Foster The People’s frontman Mark Foster. NGHTMRE, MEDUZA, mark veins, Azide, and others all released new singles this week. Sit back, relax or continue doing whatever you are doing and stream Your EDM | Week In Music below.

Release Spotlight
deadmau5 and Foster The People release a brand new collaborative single titled ‘Hyperlandia’ a return to deadmau5’s classic progressive upbeat sound with a little bit of help from Foster The People’s frontman, Mark Foster
UZ released the remixes for his Trinity album, shortly after the deluxe version of the album was released. The remix album features remixes from the likes of Bailo, Basstrick, bd hbt & yojas, chromonicci, LYNY, Shöckface and others!
NGHTMRE and Zomboy trap and dubstep titans alike joined forces for their new single ‘Shell Shock,’ and its as explosive as you would expect.
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: NEW: deadmau5, NGHTMRE, Shöckface, LYNY, Achilles – Your EDM | Week In Music
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Apollo XO & Rich Furniss Team Up For Tech House Heater, “I’ll Be There” [Bang This]

From playing sold out shows at some of the country’s most popular nightclubs with artists like Drake, Rae Sremmurd and Wiz Khalifa to playing star studded celebrity birthday parties for the likes of Leonardo DiCaprio & Toby Mcguire to shutting down festival stages, Apollo XO has quickly became a premier Open-Format Dj. His talent is undeniable and he currently plays upwards of 200+ sets a year and holds residencies at Studio Paris (Chicago), Underground Nightclub (Chicago), FWD (Cleveland) and Blind Dragon (Chicago/LA). 
It’s safe to say Apollo XO has pioneered quite the remarkable path for himself, and the same can be said for his collaborator, Rich Furniss. Formerly known as MopTop and founding member of the group Passè, Rich Furniss has been active in music industry spaces for over 10+ years, has played alongside names like Diplo, Chromeo and has had the opportunity to perform at events like SXSW, Governors Ball. 
Together, these two artists make an incredible team, and their talent shines on their tech house banger “I’ll Be There“. It’s a sizzling single ready to heat up any dance floor, with an infectious bass line and hypnotic vocal sample that your mind can’t help but hold on to. “I’ll Be There” combines that underground rave feel with a fresh twist that holds promise for this tune to receive lots of rotation.
Listen to “I’ll Be There” by Apollo XO & Rich Furniss below!

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Apollo XO & Rich Furniss Team Up For Tech House Heater, “I’ll Be There” [Bang This]
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Wave Racer Releases Long-Awaited Debut Album, “To Stop From Falling Off The Earth”

Sydney-turned-Melbourne producer Wave Racer today releases his long awaited debut album, To Stop From Falling Off The Earth, out now via Eora/Sydney-based tastemaker label Astral People Recordings.
Collecting singles ‘Dreaming,’ ‘Left Behind,’ (featured in Wave Racer’s set for Porter Robinson’s Secret Sky Digital Festival in April) and ‘Look Up to Yourself’ (performed live for triple j’s Like A Version in August), To Stop From Falling Off The Earth’s eleven tracks blend together the rush of his trademark glistening, ecstatic 64-bit production with Wave Racer’s love of quirk-driven pop and, in a first, his own voice, to tell a story of overcoming anxiety, depression, and isolation. Retaining his trademark bubbliness with tongue-in-cheek production – even as the album tackles bigger demons – To Stop From Falling Off The Earth uncovers an emotional depth to Wave Racer’s music that has patiently, quietly matured alongside Tom Purcell, the man behind the moniker.
“All of these songs are made from a feeling of being at a loose end – like flailing around in the wind directionless, with no anchoring in reality,” says Purcell of the album’s resonant emotionality, a sonic balm for anxious times that reverberates for both the listener and its creator. “To Stop From Falling Off The Earth is an attempt to say, “this album is going to remind you about the things that you can do to ground yourself.” And these are the things that have happened to me and have worked for me – this is a story about preventing myself from losing touch with reality.”
Inspired by The 1975’s artful balance of irony, sincerity and observational story-telling, Tom reveals more of himself than ever before on To Stop From Falling Off The Earth – all with a signature self-awareness that never takes itself too seriously. The result is vulnerable, self-deprecating pop layered deeply with electronic embarkations; equal parts playful and introspective, light and dark, and an assured re-introduction to the juggernaut talent that is Wave Racer.
Listen below!

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Wave Racer Releases Long-Awaited Debut Album, “To Stop From Falling Off The Earth”
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NGHTMRE & Zomboy Team Up With Georgia Ku For 100th Release on Gud Vibrations, “Shell Shock”

After dominating electronic and hip-hop spheres with “MOSH,” NGHTMRE brings Zomboy back to life for their incendiary dubstep showstopper, “Shell Shock.” Featuring a vocal addition from the widely-renowned Georgia Ku, the two bass music titans deliver a larger-than-life collaboration for the milestone 100th release on Gud Vibrations.
Fusing Georgia Ku’s tranquil crooning with bone-chilling basslines, “Shell Shock” is a record of biblical proportions bound to blow you out of the water. NGHTMRE and Zomboy prove they’re a match made in heaven as they attack this heavy dubstep ballad with rapid-fire synth work and pummelling basses. A hard-to-miss release from this iconic bass brigade on Gud Vibrations, “Shell Shock” combines the best of both worlds by effortlessly dissolving dainty cadence into riotous bass mayhem. Saturated with his hallmark of apocalyptic horns and Zomboy’s crisp distorted drums, NGHTMRE’s newest single is sure to envelop listeners in pure pandemonium.
“I don’t do many collabs. But when I do it’s always something special. When NGHTMRE approached me with this amazing topline from the super talented Georgia Ku, it was a no-brainer to jump on the track! What a great way to celebrate Gud Vibrations 100th release.” – Zomboy
Check it out below!

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: NGHTMRE & Zomboy Team Up With Georgia Ku For 100th Release on Gud Vibrations, “Shell Shock”
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