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Celebrating its 20th birthday this year, legendary Drum & Bass label Shogun Audio has announced its upcoming LP 20 Years Of Shogun Audio, featuring 10 remixes of some of Shogun’s most legendary tracks alongside 10 groundbreaking new cuts from a selection of drum and bass’ most exciting talents. Releasing in November 2024 across digital platforms, a limited-edition 4 x 12” vinyl, and a beautiful anniversary box set including an 80-page coffee table book, the 20 Years Of Shogun Audio LP will be a collectable release that marks the culmination of two decades at the very pinnacle of drum and bass. Featuring a ridiculously stacked lineup of artists from beginning to end, 20 Years Of Shogun Audio is home to new music from Friction, DJ Marky, Break, Pola & Bryson, Monrroe, Emily Makis, Technimatic, Icicle, S.P.Y, Lens, GLXY, Sustance, Duskee, Javeon, Flowdan, SP:MC, Document One, Deadline, GEST, Watch The Ride, Total Science, Lenzman, Particle, Levela, Emperor, Subwave, Dynamite MC, IYAMAH, Note, and more. The album’s first single, ‘Lights Go Down’ from Document One and Dynamite MC, kicked off the LP with a powerful, emotive, and high-octane offering, released last Friday 3rd May. UK-based Shogun Audio has left an indelible footprint on the Drum & Bass scene. Founded by award-winning DJ & producer Ed Keeley (aka Friction), alongside business partner and collaborator Keir Tyrer (aka K-Tee), the label and its affiliates Elevate Records, Temple Publishing and SGN:LTD have been responsible for breaking many of today’s drum & bass stars. Since its inception in 2004, Shogun Audio has dedicated the last twenty years to championing the best underground dance talent, hosting some of the genre’s most memorable events and releasing some of dance music’s biggest anthems. 2024 marks twenty years since the label began with the announcement of a UK/EU Tour from June to November, which included parties and venues Motion (Bristol Day Party) / Troxy (London), HOTW Festival (UK), HOTB Festival (Croatia), Let It Roll Festival (Czech Republic), Electric Castle Festival (Romania), as well as 10 Remixes Of Classical Shogun Tunes and 10 New Original Tunes. Continuing its reputation as one of drum and bass’ most groundbreaking record labels, the 20 Years Of Shogun Audio LP presents the label’s most ambitious musical project to date. 20 Years Of Shogun Audio is a celebration that pays homage to Shogun Audio’s past whilst underpinning their ambitions for the future. Head to their website for vinyl, downloads, tour schedules and merchandise The post Legendary DnB label Shogun Audio celebrates 20th anniversary appeared first on Decoded Magazine.

This is not a drill: Lightning in a Bottle's 21st edition is a mere week away. The festival is returning to Buena Vista Lake, California from May 22-27, and if it's your first-ever visit, the anticipation of the unknown is likely taking over with each passing day—we've all been there. No matter which category you fall, it won't be long until the Do LaB's flagship festival kicks off once again. To ease your mind, here's a comprehensive guide to the experiences you'll find at Lightning in a Bottle 2024. View the original article to see embedded media. As you may have caught on by now, Lighting in a Bottle is so much more than just a music festival. It's a "journey to the heart of wellbeing," according to its organizers, who are inviting us all to "transformative wellness events and soul-nourishing experiences designed to inspire, heal, and connect." "Dive deep into practices that rejuvenate the body, elevate the mind, and awaken the spirit through art, movement, and interactivity," the post continues. "We’re proud to present our 2024 Compass, Yoga, Movement, Meditation, Artclave, and Learning Kitchen programming." Take a look at the featured presenters and facilitators that will be at LIB 2024 below. View the original article to see embedded media. For any first timers—to the festival or to its non-musical experiences—Lightning in a Bottle is an incubator for humankind to celebrate life, community and self-expression. It's all made possible through an abundance of curated offerings each day. The Compass is the festival's learning hub that consists of a wide variety of discussions and workshops, including "The Magic & Medicine of the HoneyBee" and "Relationship Standards." If you're interested in food-focused programming, you should check out the Learning Kitchen. This year, dive into "Growing Mushrooms for Meals," "Elixars: The Nectar of the Gods," "Backyard Superfoods" and other culinary classes. Elsehwhere, the ArtClave is an interactive, creative space that offers everything from sensual painting to circus revival to journaling. And if art really speaks to you, we recommend you check out the "Lightning in a Paintcan" activation. According to the LIB website, "over 50 live painters transform blank canvases into incredible murals and paintings throughout the festival" before an art walk and silent auction on Sunday night." Festival-goers can also experience one-of-a-kind interactive art instillations and "micro-environments within the festival" to explore. Tnesta Photography Of course, the music is the main attraction for most. And this year's lineup is most delectable. Headlining artists this year include Skrillex, Lane 8, James Blake, ISOxo, CloZee, Nora En Pure and M.I.A., among others. Not to mention Skream, who has been confirmed for a dubstep set; and Tycho, who will deliver a special sunset performance. You can check out the full music lineup below. Few tickets to this year's edition of Lightning in a Bottle remain. To purchase a last-minute pass, navigate here. c/o Lightning in a Bottle FOLLOW LIGHTNING IN A BOTTLE:Facebook: facebook.com/LIBfestival X: x.com/LIBfestival Instagram: instagram.com/libfestival

We recently had the opportunity to chat with Kaveh of the legendary DJ duo Pleasurekraft to discuss their highly anticipated final album. Formed in Washington D.C., Pleasurekraft has been a driving force in the techno house scene for years, and their music has garnered a devoted following around the globe. Kaveh, known for his visual style as well as his musical prowess, offered exciting insights into the creative process behind the album, his thoughts on the evolution of techno, and what fans can expect in this next chapter for Pleasurekraft. Hey Kaveh, hope all is great with you! Summer is on the way – does that affect the music you make and play, and the vibes you enjoy? Perhaps if I’m playing an outdoor festival, or deciding on the release date of a song, yes. For instance, “The Ultimate Ride” which has a euphoric 80’s vibe to it, screams summer, but generally, those are outlier cases for our music I’d say. Most of our songs aren’t traditionally ‘uplifting’ in sound, even though the themes can be – e.g. “The Optimist”, and the title-track “On Growth and Form”. What inspired the new album, what was the plan for it when you started? Darwin, evolution, Scottish biologist D’Arcy Wentworth Thompson’s book of the same name from 1917, and really, the idea that there is a continuity that runs through all living things, and the distinctions we often draw are our species-specific manner in which we categorize nature for our various purposes, but that these boundaries are not only more porous than we imagine, but are constantly evolving. As far as a plan goes, like previous albums, we had a growing number of electronica tracks that were nearing completion, and once that reaches a critical mass of about 4 or 5, as they typically take longer than the club tracks, then it’s a sign that an album is on the horizon. Why have you decided this is the last album? Well there is a bit more nuance to the headline-sounding “final album” – as this album will not be our last musical contribution. There are already several singles and EPs of techno tracks that will be released throughout the course of the upcoming year, however, this is the final album we will be releasing that will feature any techno music on it. For us, the appeal of releasing albums at all has always been to treat them as trojan horses, where we can sneak in all the synth-wave, non-club tracks that we love to make. Once the traditional techno music listener opens the gates of their veritable mind, a collection of tracks that usually don’t exist on techno albums sneaks out – hopefully greeted with enthusiasm! Of course, being a musical act that is predominantly known for techno, the electronica tracks will always garner the least attention, but they are also what sets us apart from most of the techno producers out there. Additionally, we never set out to make albums for an end user in mind, rather they are what we love to make, and this is the best format for us to covertly get them heard. How does it differ from previous works? Did you approach it in a different way or use different gear for example? Not really, most of the stuff used is not hardware based, but a lot of careful compression and EQ can go a long way! Similar to the last 2 previous albums, there are club-oriented tracks interspersed with more electronica, synth-wave tracks – which are tracks we really enjoy making but are not a style we are known for. Releasing albums is our covert way of sneaking in the music we really love into people’s ears – Trojan horses you could say. Not that we don’t enjoy making techno, but there is a freedom to create in tracks like “The Optimist”, “The Social Primate”, “Umbilicis Universalis” etc, that is missing from the much more rigid constraints of techno. Who does what, do you each take care of certain aspects of the production of each track? It really changes from track to track – with the vast majority of the tracks we make never seeing the light of day. But we are notoriously slow producers, I’d say a track usually takes a month or two on average to achieve its final form as a result of back and forth between different things we try. But there is no general production routine that we always follow. How has the sound of Pleasurekraft evolved over the years and what has driven that? I think we were as surprised as anyone when our first hit “Tarantula” became such an iconic tech-house record. It was too different, we thought, to have that kind of mass appeal, and yet it opened many doors for us, some of which I wish we’d never walked through whether because of the various personalities and motives involved, or just that it pushed us to keep trying to recreate and repeat ourselves. I think our eventual shift to techno, which was fully complete by 2017 was a chance to do what we wanted to do and do it predominantly on our own terms and on our own imprint, Kraftek. I think by and large, tech house is a really fun genre with tons of party appeal, but for me particularly as someone who has had the privilege of being a full-time touring artist for over a decade, I didn’t want ‘party music’ to be the only thing I contributed to the world of electronic music. The ‘cosmic techno’ trajectory allowed us to explore more cerebral philosophical themes while still maintaining a club-friendly musical form, albeit, our brand of techno has always been about an emotional hook that is the beating heart of the track, something that is not all too common in techno, where even a small simple lead is often deemed too melodic. But we’ve been fortunate to garner a whole new set of fans with whom our music resonates. What have been the highs of this project up to now? Any time you can give life to ideas in your mind, release them into the world, and then watch complete strangers across the planet lose themselves on a dancefloor, it is a high that is truly singular and never gets old. Everything else is a footnote to that moment. And what challenges have you faced over the years? Too many to name, but they’ve all been learning experiences. From agents and managers who place their bank accounts ahead of your longevity as an artist, forgetting that they are employed by the act they represent and not the other way around, to managing the peaks and valleys of a capricious industry, to making peace with the fact that social media is just something that will never appeal to the way I wish to represent myself or the music we make – despite it being the primary platform on which not just musicians, but (almost) everyone broadcasts their creative endeavors. The fact that I still get to tour the world despite having minimal social media output is a testament to the fans out there with whom our music is the primary resonating factor. What is next for you? What else do you have coming up? Musically, there are a few techno singles and EPs that will be forthcoming throughout the rest of this year and next. We will also be compiling all our non-club tracks into a single collection for release this fall, as I think many people don’t even realize that part of our catalogue exists. As far as what is next, generally speaking, I’m working on a second master’s in psychology and neuroscience and when the final sentence of this Pleasurekraft chapter is written, I will be moving on to the mental health field professionally, but maintaining a creative outlet in the form of writing. What are the most important lessons you have learnt in your career so far? That human beings have a much more difficult time re-catgorizing something they are already familiar with than just categorizing something for the first time. We certainly felt the brunt of this cognitive bias when we started releasing techno 7+ years ago, and there were times early on when we felt we’d made a mistake by not using a different alias for the genre we were now releasing in. But there will always be people who prefer what an artist was to what an artist is. Ultimately, if music is the medium in which you creatively work through ideas, and not a product in which you think first about the end-user, then change, or some form of evolution, is precisely what is to be expected.Pleasurekraft’s “On Growth And Form” LP is out now on Kraftek Grab it here – The post EDMTunes Chats with Pleasurekraft About Final Album & What’s Next appeared first on EDMTunes.

Music festivals are a sacred space to let your freak flag fly. But after rattling the rail for hours in the desert heat, many are left with raccoon eyes and a melted base with nowhere to turn but a filthy porta-potty. Alison Wonderland gets it—raging that hard takes tough makeup that won't crease, cake or disappear, and you need fortified formulas as relentless as you are. She's now launched FMU Beauty, a "festival-friendly" cosmetics line to let your makeup face the music with you. An ode to the uninhibited spirit of festival life, the new makeup line was essentially created so ravers can go the distance from the RV camp to the afterparty without heavy maintenance. FMU Beauty's "performance-driven" cosmetics are "specifically formulated to withstand the demands of all-day, all-night dancing and celebration," according to its website. View the original article to see embedded media. But FMU Beauty isn't just about looking beautiful. All of the brand's products are cruelty-free and "never animal-tested" so you can rock your warpaint with a conscience. The new line has launched with three products: Hyper Hue pH Lip & Cheek Tint, UFO Body Art Stamp & Liner and a handy waterproof fanny pack with translucent material "designed to adhere to security guidelines." It's a beauty line that lives by the same rules as Wonderland's music: bold and unapologetic. And it's the realization of a dream for the chart-topping producer and singer-songwriter, who recently gave birth to her first child. "All I have ever wanted it so make life a little more fun for everyone around me," she said in an Instagram post. "Makeup is self expression and I have always done my own even on shoots and videos. I created festival friendly multi use products for everyone… I just can’t believe this is real. Thank you everyone for believing in me." You can peruse the FMU Beauty marketplace here. View the original article to see embedded media. Follow Alison Wonderland:Facebook: facebook.com/awonderdj X: x.com/awonderland Instagram: instagram.com/alisonwonderland Spotify: spoti.fi/3clhKRg

Following last August’s announcement of a long-term deal with Defected, legendary UK dance act Groove Armada revealed the first music with Free Jam EP on Defected’s sub-label DFTD. Following a run of successful club and festival appearances for Defected and Glitterbox, Groove Armada will continue to headline Defected’s international roster of events, while releasing new music that spans house and disco, demonstrating the sonic diversity of Defected’s label repertoire. Showcasing their club proficiency with the two-track Free Jam EP, the best of their extensive dancefloor experience is demonstrated on the release; the title track is a love letter to deep house, featuring delicious, soulful vocals from prolific dance vocalist Kathy Brown that meld with the duo’s unique percussive choices. ‘New Kind Of Drama’ delivers another dose of expertly curated club music, bringing the heat with bold squelchy synths and in-your-face Slarta John vocals moulded into raw, unfiltered carnival bliss. “’Free Jam’ was born in a Byron Bay hotel room after a sweat soaked house session the night before. It’s a return to those late-night moments of house euphoria, love and warm Red Stripe, at the free parties where me and Tom began. ‘New Kind of Drama’, with outtakes from the Slarta John’s ‘Pull Up’ vocal, has been our secret DJ weapon for over a decade, it was rooted in the bass heavy sonic chaos of endless nights in the yards around late 20th century Brick Lane. It’s lovely to be back in the house groove where everything started, and to be there as part of a Defected family who are taking the ethos of the original house party worldwide.” – Andy Cato, Groove Armada Achieving huge chart success with singles such as ‘At The River’, ‘I See You Baby’ and ‘Superstylin’’, and with nine studio albums under their belt, Groove Armada’s influence on UK electronic music is undeniable. Speaking on the signing, their management Nathan Thursting and Mike Cridland said, “the relationship with Defected is a perfect fit at a perfect time with Tom and Andy back djing across the globe, celebrating the culture and heritage of their sound.” “Very few artists have been able to produce and perform across multiple sub-genres of house and disco and stand the test of time like Groove Armada, so I’m very proud of this signing. From their Shoreditch beginnings, Tom and Andy have always been at the very top of their game, and we’re very much looking forward to working with them in the future and releasing lots of great music.” – Wez Saunders, CEO Defected Records Free Jam EP will be released via DFTD on 24th May 2024. Pre-order/pre-save: DFTD.lnk.to/DFTDS200D The post Groove Armada reveal ‘Free Jam EP’ on Defected appeared first on Decoded Magazine.

Alexander “Alex” Pall, the dynamic half of The Chainsmokers, celebrates his 39th birthday today. Known for his electrifying music alongside Drew Taggart, Alex continues to captivate fans worldwide with their hit tracks like ‘Closer’ and ‘Don’t Let Me Down’. As he embarks on the final year of his thirties, anticipation builds around what innovative beats and new ventures he will pursue next. Here’s to another year of success and chart-topping tunes for Alex Pall. Happy 39th, Alex! 10. ‘Sick Boy’ – 459m streams 9. ‘Who Do You Love’ with 5 Seconds Of Summer – 542m 8. ‘Call You Mine’ with Bebe Rexha – 609m 7. ‘This Feeling’ with Kelsea Ballerini – 619m streams 6. ‘Takeaway’ with Illenium – 627m streams 5. ‘Roses’ with ROZES – 1b streams 4. ‘Paris’ – 1.1b streams 3. ‘Don’t Let Me Down’ with Daya – 1.8b streams 2. Something Just Like This with Coldplay – 2.5m streams 1. Closer with Halsey – 2.8b streams

If you want to hear all the EDM radio stars, throw a dart and pick a festival. If you want to see a lineup of nothing but galaxy-brain producers, head to Portola Music Festival. Goldenvoice has revealed the lineup for the next iteration of the San Francisco-based festival, which returns to Pier 80 on September 28th and 29th, 2024. Despite facing a spate challenges from city officials after last year's event, the corporation behind Coachella and Stagecoach will once again welcome fans to the Bay Area this fall. This year's headliners are RÜFÜS DU SOL, Gesaffelstein, Four Tet, Jaime xx, Justice, Disclosure, FISHER and M.I.A. Joining them is a collection of some of the finest production minds across the electronic music spectrum, like BICEP, Floating Points, Tycho, Chase & Status, Barry Can't Swim, LP Giobbi and EDM.com Class of 2024 stars Sara Landry and Kenya Grace. Tickets to Portola 2024 will be available for purchase on May 17th at 12pm PT here. Check out the full lineup below. Portola Festival 2024 lineup.Portola Music Festival FOLLOW PORTOLA FESTIVAL:Facebook: facebook.com/portolafestival X: x.com/PortolaFestival Instagram: instagram.com/portolafestival

Hot off the heels of "Mockingbird," which just dropped at the beginning of the month, Tiësto is back with another spicy single just in time for EDC Las Vegas. A collaboration with Barcelona dance music duo PROPHECY, "My City" is the official EDC Las Vegas 2024 festival anthem, according to a press release shared with EDM.com. It's also the first song to appear on Insomniac's accompanying compilation album, which will feature 90 tracks. Out now on Insomniac Records, "My City" is sure to heat up any dancefloor this summer. Sultry vocals compliment a dynamic, driving bassline in the chugging house banger, which incorporates vitalizing synths and thick, techno-inspired kicks. PROPHECY are set to perform at Hï Ibiza for David Guetta and MORTEN's "Future Rave" alongside MEDUZA, Elderbrook, ARTBAT and many more. The residency will continue through the entire summer on the White Isle, every Friday from June through October. Tiësto meanwhile, has a typically robust international touring schedule of his own. Listen to "My City" below and find the new collaboration on streaming platforms here. Follow Tiësto:X: x.com/tiesto Instagram: instagram.com/tiesto Facebook: facebook.com/tiesto Spotify: spoti.fi/3dVvySo Follow PROPHECY:X: x.com/prophecylive_ Instagram: instagram.com/prophecylive Facebook: facebook.com/prophecylivefb Spotify: tinyurl.com/4upf2es7

Techno phenomenon Eli Brown has yet another label up his sleeve, only this time it’s unlike anything he has released before. Fusing together the worlds of high-frequency sound and high-end design, Eli Brown unveils 92 Thing – a forward-thinking streetwear brand that distills the essence of a seminal year in Dance music history into a contemporary apparel collection. With a limited-run drop of only 200 units (100 per each style) arriving on May 15, the debut of 92 Thing signals the multi-hyphenate DJ and producer’s first serious foray into the fashion realm and offers a testament to his unstoppable drive to carve out his space in popular culture, on his terms. The inaugural 92 Thing drop arrives on May 15, 2024 via 92thing.com. The first capsule collection will include two distinct, heavyweight and oversized T-shirt styles (Gasoline and Cloud) available in sizes XXS – 3XL. Each style will retail for GBP 70 (USD 87.13) while quantities last. For more information refer to the aforementioned site, or to @92_thing on Instagram. A homage to a famed era of Bristol’s sonic underground — and the inception of the singular artistic vision that is Eli Brown — 92 Thing captures the audacious spirit and style of 1992’s rave scene. With the Techno force at its helm, 92 Thing will come to life as a tangible, effortlessly cool connection to the rebellious innovation of 1992’s electronic revolution, offering a piece of prolific music history woven into the fabric of each garment. Akin to Eli Brown’s non-conformist approach to music production, the collection is poised to transcend the conventional approach to artist merchandising through a hypebeast-inspired lens. An apparel and lifestyle brand at its core, 92 Thing will blend modern fashion, nostalgic touches and the exclusivity of streetwear culture to offer a covetable range of styles that will be released in limited quantities throughout the year. “I’ve never been one to follow the status quo as I find it to be quite boring – In everything I create, I try to find ways to set myself apart from industry standards and break some boundaries along the way”, said Eli Brown. “I could have gone the traditional merch route, but that just isn’t me. To launch a streetwear collection that embodies my style and captures the essence of the origins that made me into the artist I am today feels like the most authentic way I can connect with my fans. My career was literally born in 1992 in the shadows of Bristol’s underground music scene; Acid House was in its infancy…hardcore was growing…the dance fabric of the UK had really begun. It was a 92 thing, a time of resistance and rebellion, one which continues to inform my production to this day. This brand is meant to encapsulate that spirit in a new, exciting way and I can’t wait to share this new project with music lovers and style savants alike”. Equal parts a master producer and veritable phenomenon, Eli Brown is a sonic force in a category of his own. Since bursting onto the scene in 2016, the Techno powerhouse’s brooding sound and visceral energy have catapulted him from the UK’s underground to global icon status at meteoritic pace — but you would be remiss to call him an overnight sensation. Boasting a career that spans over two decades, the enigmatic persona is yet another incarnation of the ingenuity, intensity and innovation of the man behind the music. The genesis of Eli Brown’s distinct auditory expression can be found veiled in the shadows of Bristol’s famed clandestine realms, where a passion for subversive soundscapes quickly progressed into an unrelenting obsession with the craft. Balancing self-taught technical mastery with raw instinct, his genre-defying productions capture the rebellious edge that defined the city’s Electronic legacy, while simultaneously forging a new frontier that beckons listeners into the furthest reaches of his own creative depths. Rooted in the sinister, his sophisticated compositions offer a high-frequency exploration of the darkest sonic recesses in a way that resonates with loyal fans and new audiences alike, leaving an indelible mark on the industry as a whole. The visionaire is also the founder of Arcane, a trailblazing imprint championing both emerging and established acts who are similarly bridging the gap between the underground and mainstream worlds. The launch of 92 Thing comes hot on the heels of a massive few months and a slew of chart-topping releases such as his most recent hit ‘Gasoline’ with Lily Palmer. Brown’s penchant for breaking boundaries has undeniably cemented the DJ, producer and record label head as one of music’s most in-demand names and highest-streamed Techno artists in the world with unprecedented fervor. To date, the multi-hyphenate has amassed a cult-like following with over 3 million monthly listeners on Spotify, 254 million cumulative streams and ardent support from industry legends such as Carl Cox, Calvin Harris, Reinier Zonneveld, Adam Beyer and Lily Palmer. The post Eli Brown Unveils First Streetwear Collection, ’92 Thing’ appeared first on EDMTunes.

Imagine Festival‘s founders say inflation and rising costs forced them to cancel the highly anticipated 2024 event, while also hinting at future editions being smaller in scale. Glenn and Maddy Goodhand, the husband-wife duo who founded Imagine, were blunt in their assessment of the festival’s challenges. “Prices kept going up and never went down“, Maddy revealed to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. “Our costs went up 50% from before COVID but we couldn’t justify raising our ticket prices by that amount“. The Goodhands say increasing expenses associated with staging the ten-year-old EDM party made it difficult for them to break even. “With the infrastructure we have to create and the 24/7 security, the costs have become astronomical“, she said. Debuting in 2014 as a 2-day event in Atlanta, Imagine moved thirty miles south to Atlanta Motor Speedway and became a camping festival two years later. After a pandemic pause, it relocated to Chattahoochee Hills, but faced an abrupt cancellation due to unfavorable weather conditions. In 2022, it found a new home at Kingston Downs in Rome, Georgia. The return of Imagine Festival to Kingston Downs is in doubt, the Goodhands say. If the festival takes place in 2025, it may return to Atlanta and be significantly smaller. The post Imagine Festival Blames Inflation for Cancelation & Hints At Future Downsizing appeared first on EDMTunes.

Ultranouts, Ultra Music Festival 2025 tickets are officially live! Fans can now secure their spot for next year’s edition, one which is sure to be for the books. Making its annual return to the beautiful Bayfront Park, the Miami-based music festival is expected to go bigger than ever for its 25th anniversary. Looking back at past anniversary celebrations, Ultra has repeatedly delivered surprises for its attendees. For example, during its 15th anniversary, Ultra hosted its festival for two weekends, making it one of the first electronic music festivals to introduce the two-weekend party. 2013 attendees also witnessed powerhouse trio Swedish House Mafia host one of their final sets before their temporary breakup. Fast forward to 2018, the music festival celebrated its 20th anniversary with the official return of Swedish House Mafia and brought out special guests such as Will Smith, Halsey, Desiigner, Above & Beyond, and more. To get fans excited for next year’s edition, the music festival released a Memories Clip to reminisce on some of the epic moments captured during this year’s event. If you weren’t there in 2024, then you certainly need to be there for 2025. Ultra Music Festival will make its return on March 28 – 30, 2025. Purchase your tickets and secure your spot for the event here. The post Ultra Music Festival 2025 Tickets Go Back On Sale appeared first on EDMTunes.

If you’ve been to Las Vegas’s Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC), you know that the music, lights, and pure happiness make it an experience you’ll never forget. But among the pumping beats and flashy production, the amazing fireworks shows and mesmerizing ceremony acts are some of the most memorable parts. Check the map to see where the fireworks are. Our guide will also drive through EDC Las Vegas 2024. Main Fireworks There is no better show than the Main Fireworks at EDC. From 1:41 AM to 1:47 AM, this pyrotechnic show will light up the desert sky with a kaleidoscope of colors and shapes that will move to the music. Expect a shower of thousands of sparkly sparks falling like bombs going off all at once. There’s so much going on that it’s overwhelming. Intermezzo There are fireworks, but they are only one part of EDC’s big show. “Intermezzos,” which are parts of the ceremony, tell stories throughout the night with choreographed dancers, amazing visual effects, and live instrumental performances. Start the night off right with the Intermezzo: Chemistry from 11:18 PM to 12:24 AM. It adds drama to the stage. After that, from 3:17 AM to 3:20 AM, Intermezzo: Symphony is fun with, as the name suggests, symponic-style music. Later, the Intermezzo: Harmony from 4:10 AM to 4:13 AM includes happy and peaceful vibes. Closing Ceremony And finally, the Closing Ceremony from 5:28 AM to 5:30 AM, just as the sun is rising over the Las Vegas desert, marks the end of the whole thing. You can see these amazing fireworks and formal shows from anywhere on EDC’s huge grounds. They make the event into an experience that is so real that it’s hard to tell that it’s not real. One big reason why EDC is still one of the world’s most-loved dance music events every year is this. Feel free to check the whole set times for the festival. The post When are the fireworks at EDC Las Vegas 2024? appeared first on The Groove Cartel.

The AIM Independent Music Awards returns on 17th October for its fourth edition at London’s iconic Roundhouse, the ceremony’s natural home. In 14 brief years, the event has established itself as the UK’s leading music tastemaker award – recognising the best, brightest, most unique and diverse artists, labels, and entrepreneurs. Submissions are open via www.aimawards.co.uk and close at 23:59 on Wednesday 12th June. The ‘One To Watch’ and ‘Best Boutique Label’ categories will celebrate the next big thing, while ‘Best Independent EP / Mixtape’ and ‘International Breakthrough’ will recognise current global smashes. ‘Best Independent Label’, ‘Best Creative Campaign’ and ‘Music Entrepreneur Of The Year’ will honour the teams behind the success, while ‘Diversity Champion’ and ‘Independent Music Champion’ will commend those who go above and beyond. ‘One To Watch’, ‘Independent Champion’, ‘Diversity Champion’ and ‘Music Entrepreneur of the Year’ categories are totally free to enter. AIM’s Rightsholder and Distributor members can enter all categories free of charge. Last year’s highlights included Björk winning the public-voted ‘Best Live Performer’ award, delivering a heartfelt speech on independence whilst praising her longtime label One Little Independent in the artist’s first awards appearance in over a decade. ‘Best Independent Album’ was picked up by British Rap artist Avelino (Oddchild Music / More Music Records) for ‘God Save The Streets’, followed by his breathtaking live performance looking back at 50 years of hip hop. ‘Peng Black Girls’ musician ENNY(F.A.M.M. Ent) won ‘Best Independent EP/Mixtape’, meanwhile Hospital Records picked up ‘Best Independent Label’ celebrating three decades at the vanguard of drum and bass. Stormzy won the inaugural ‘Diversity Champion’ award in 2022 for his ongoing work to level the playing field in the music industry and inspire wider society through his charity #Merky Foundation and #Merky Books, including the Stormzy Scholarship. Black Lives in Music CEO Charisse Beaumont was recognised last year for her work moving the needle for Black creators and industry professionals. As well as recognising established successes, the AIM Independent Music Awards has continuously proven itself as the UK’s tastemaker event by acknowledging stars well before mainstream success. Winners Arlo Parks, AJ Tracey, Dave, IDLES, Little Simz, Christine and The Queens, Jorja Smith, Stormzy, and more have gone on to greater recognition, including some winning accolades at the Ivors, Mercurys, MOBOs, BRITs or GRAMMYs. Said Gee Davy, AIM’s interim CEO: “We’re delighted to bring the AIM Independent Music Awards back to a seminal music venue to once again celebrate and champion UK independent music’s innovative and diverse talent. We’re incredibly honoured to give emerging and established independent superstars a platform, as well as shine a light on the pioneering minds driving the whole industry forward. With the free-to-submit and publicly voted categories, everyone can be a part of the AIM Independent Music Awards”. AIM works hard to ensure widespread inclusion each year, but navigating a busy industry calendar with a popular venue as host means clashes are sometimes unavoidable. AIM recognises that there may be some in faith and music communities it has not been able to accommodate in 2024, and apologises for any disappointment or unintended offence. The AIM Independent Music Awards sits within AIM’s calendar of events, which includes its annual conferences AIM Connected, AIM Sync and Future Independents as well as networking, education and commercially focused events, designed to celebrate, support and connect the UK’s independent music community. Full list of categories for 2024: Best Independent Track Best Independent Remix Best Independent Video Best Independent Album Best Independent EP / Mixtape UK Independent Breakthrough Best Creative Campaign Best Live Performer (public live vote) One To Watch – submissions free to all! Best Boutique Label Best Independent Label Independent Champion – submissions free to all! Diversity Champion – submissions free to all! Music Entrepreneur of the Year – submissions free to all! Innovator Award Outstanding Contribution To Music PPL Award For Most Played New Independent Artist The post AIM Independent Music Awards 2024 Return to Roundhouse – Submissions Open appeared first on Decoded Magazine.

Club Factory, one of the most emblematic venues of the 90s nightlife scene, became known not only for its vibrant atmosphere and pulsating electronic music but also for representing an ideology of freedom and creative expression. Now, it is making a triumphant return this year in Ibiza, amid a vigorous resurgence of the nightlife scene after the challenges faced during the pandemic. The island is buzzing, and Club Factory stands out as one of the top destinations for electronic music lovers. Under the leadership of a heavyweight team, including the renowned DJ Mariah, also known as Access Code, Club Factory promises to bring back all the energy and magic that made it legendary decades ago. Mariah, who not only masters the turntables but is also a successful entrepreneur since 2019, now adds Club Factory to her list of ventures. Her business holding skillfully manages nine of the twelve companies in the Bob Marley family in the metaverse, demonstrating her exceptional ability in both music and business. Alongside five other titans of entrepreneurship and DJs, such as Melissa Schoun, Damon Hess, Natalia Martin, Andrew Benjamin, and Julius Brand, Mariah is ready to write a new chapter in Club Factory‘s history. This year’s debut in Sant Antoni de Portman will be marked by the striking presence of the talented artist Dani Thorne, one of the leading Techno artists on the rise globally, promising an unforgettable night for electronic music fans. In an exclusive statement to EDMHouseNetwork, Mariah revealed that this year Club Factory will feature a diverse selection of DJs, with an exceptional lineup of Brazilians, including VINNE, a DJ who has won the hearts of Europeans with hits alongside Tiesto and Hardwell, bringing a musical proposal focused on house and melodic house. Combining undeniable musical talent and entrepreneurial vision, Mariah and Andrew, the two main minds behind the project, are ready to dominate Ibiza once again, offering a unique experience to electronic music lovers. In the interview, Mariah also mentioned the launch of her new project, a Melodic House DUO, alongside the young Naya, originally from Rio de Janeiro, who also makes her debut in Ibiza in the 2024 season. Tickets for Club Factory events are already on sale, and interested parties can secure their tickets for unforgettable nights of music and fun. For more information and updates on the schedule, follow Club Factory on Instagram @factoryibz. Club Factory is also causing a stir in electronic music forums, with fans eagerly anticipating its return to Ibiza.

In the new age of AI-powered musical impersonation, deepfakes and bots, an artist’s greatest asset in the digital world is their Name, Image, Likeness, and Voice (NILV). Today, identity verification is essential to ensure trust, integrity, and authenticity. .MUSIC and global identity verification provider Shufti Pro are partnering to authenticate the digital identity of the entire global music community to create a trusted ecosystem of verified artists, creators, industry professionals, organizations, businesses, and brands under the .MUSIC top-level domain. With support in over 200 countries, ShuftiPro offers an identity verification solution that globally validates people and organisations using a combination of government IDs and biometrics. For Shufti Pro, the go-to experts for identity verification in highly regulated industries like banking, fintech, and healthcare, .Music is a first-of-its-kind partnership in a completely new space. “Our partnership with .MUSIC marks a pivotal moment for global identity verification in the music industry,” says Shufti Pro CEO Patrick Cox. “We are excited to set a new industry standard for identity authentication for artists, bands, industry professionals, organizations and other members of the global music community.” While critical work is being done to develop policies protecting artists and their NILV against deepfakes and stolen IP, legislation takes time to pass and only has a national effect. Shufti Pro’s ID verification is cross-platform and global–providing far-reaching protection. Thanks to this new partnership with Shufti Pro, all companies and individual members who register a .MUSIC domain will be vetted and their identities verified. By ensuring that every .MUSIC domain is owned by the creator or brand who claims to own it, the two companies will create a safe, secure, and transparent music ecosystem in which everyone can easily determine who is sharing any information or content. “This collaboration is a critical development for safeguarding the music community’s digital identity and creating a trusted, secure and authentic music-centric Internet for the global music community and industry to safely connect, engage and transact,” says .MUSIC Founder and CEO Constantine Roussos. “Having a verified global music identity is the only way to streamline royalty collection and the licensing process of obtaining NILV permission directly from the authorized source to enable proper provenance, attribution and compensation.” After more than a decade-long battle to secure the exclusive rights to the .MUSIC top-level domain name, the .MUSIC registry is launching globally. For the first time in the Internet age, the global music community and industry will be able to register their .MUSIC names in a trusted, secure, and safe manner without the fear of impersonators, cybersquatters, or AI bots. The global launch of .MUSIC has started with great anticipation and excitement, with many famous music artists and brands registering their .MUSIC names. These include Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, Prince, Jimi Hendrix, James Brown, Whitney Houston, Universal, Sony, Warner, Spotify, Soundcloud, Deezer, Tencent, Ticketmaster, Live Nation, Apple, Google, YouTube, Meta, Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Amazon, Twitch, Reddit, Coachella, iHeart, CBS, NBC, MGM, Shopify, Hilton, Uber, BMW, Rolex, Prada, Andreesen Horowitz, a16z and many others. “We are committed to ensuring that every verified artist and music community member is able to interact in a secure, authentic and genuine digital space,” says Marina Roussou of id.MUSIC, the exclusive global identity provider for .MUSIC. “Verified MusicIDs will enable artists to protect their name, image, likeness and voice against AI deep fakes, impersonators and bots to preserve the integrity of everyone in the music industry.” Shufti Pro is a leading global identity verification provider that helps businesses verify identities, documents, and accounts, covering KYC, KYI, KYB, and AML solutions. The company’s 17+ identity verification solutions are trusted worldwide by 1000+ businesses belonging to industries varying from finance to insurance and e-commerce. Shufti Pro extends document verification in 150+ languages, with the ability to validate 10,000+ IDs in 240+ countries and territories within seconds. By adopting AI-focused automation and the latest technological tools, Shufti Pro secures business processes like client onboarding, account opening, and digitization through award-winning identity verification services with an accuracy of up to 99%. For more information, visit: www.shuftipro.com .MUSIC is the trusted, safe and secure top-level domain name and verified MusicID for the global music community and industry. The .MUSIC initiative is a global music community-based and industry-led effort to create .MUSIC top-level domain with music-tailored policies and enhanced safeguards to protect intellectual property and the rights of creators globally, giving them full control of their music works. The .MUSIC top-level domain provides a music-centric Internet, a thriving, vibrant, and innovative place that promotes legitimate music creation, access, and distribution, where the global music community securely connects, interacts and transacts. For more information, visit: www.registry.music id.MUSIC is the exclusive music identity provider (IDP) for the .MUSIC top-level domain name serving the global music community and industry. id.MUSIC provides a verified global MusicID to to protect music artists’ Name, Image, Likeness and Voice (NILV) rights and address impersonators, AI cloning, bots and deepfakes. For more information, visit www.id.music The post Shufti Pro and .MUSIC partner to authenticate music identities appeared first on Decoded Magazine.

RUMORS by Guy Gerber returns to Playa Soleil this season, offering an enhanced experience of bohemian escapism in the vibrant heart of Platja d’en Bossa. Known for its unique flair and high-energy atmosphere, RUMORS promises another exhilarating season at its spiritual home, boasting an outstanding lineup of talented artists from across the electronic music spectrum. Under the guidance of visionary artist Guy Gerber, a trailblazer and one of Ibiza’s most celebrated resident DJs, this season’s RUMORS residency is set to showcase top-tier electronic talent. Gerber is renowned for his multifaceted musical skills, which elevate every performance. He masterfully blends intricate musical layers to produce an ambience that defines RUMORS. The evenings at RUMORS are more than just events; they are captivating musical journeys set against an idyllic Mediterranean backdrop. Each gathering offers up an exploration of electronic music’s vast landscape for a dance floor filled with like-minded souls. At Playa Soleil, the rhythmic beats blend seamlessly with the tranquil beach setting, providing the perfect stage for this musical odyssey. Guests will enjoy a sophisticated mix of Ibiza’s dynamic energy and refined rhythms, all complemented by the venue’s luxurious amenities and spectacular views. Offering a distinguished mix of exceptional music, gourmet dining, and premium bar selections, Playa Soleil stands unparalleled in delivering a comprehensive beachside experience that artfully combines music, cuisine, art, and wellness into the ultimate form of relaxation and entertainment. RUMORS is more than just a residency; it’s a celebration of life, music, and the enchanting spirit of Ibiza. Join us at Playa Soleil and be part of an unforgettable summer. Book your experience now at playasoleil.com PLAYA SOLEIL 2024 – KEY DATES & RESIDENCIES Monday | 17 Jun – 30 Sep ALL DAY I DREAM Sundays | 5 May – 9 Jun ALL I NEED BY ANDREA OLIVA Saturdays | 25 May – 5 Oct KINTAR PRESENTS SUMMERIANS Sundays | 16 Jun – 6 Oct PALMARAMA Fridays | 7 Jun to 4 Oct RUMORS BY GUY GERBER The post RUMORS by Guy Gerber returns to Playa Soleil this season appeared first on Decoded Magazine.

AREA15 is an immersive entertainment district just a few minutes from the Las Vegas Strip. During EDC Week (the week of May 16), mau5trap will set up camp there for mau5hop Las Vegas, a four-day pop-up shop and the start of the deadmau5 “immer5ive experience,” an eight-week activation celebrating the career and art of one of electronic music’s most famous artists. immer5ive experience The “immer5ive experience” will take over AREA15’s Museum Fiasco from May 16, 2024, until July 11, 2024. It will be a light and sound show based on the world of deadmau5. There will be a lot of fun visuals from past Mau5hop events for fans to walk through and interact with for unique Instagrammable moments. It’s a must-do thing to do in Las Vegas. The lighting scenes are amazing, and the Deadmau5 music is amazing to listen to. Get your tickets now! mau5hop Las Vegas Mau5trap will hold “mau5hop Las Vegas” in The Wall area of AREA15 at the same time as the launch of “immer5ive experience.” The pop-up shop will be open to everyone from noon to 10 pm every day during the EDC event week, May 16–19. Deadmau5 will be at a signing on Sunday, May 19 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. People who like Deadmau5 will be able to buy one-of-a-kind items at the shop, such as surprise plush keychains, mau5-themed Rubik cubes, posters, t-shirts, hoodies, pins, and more. It’s free to get into the shop, and fans who buy a mau5hop will get a tag that lets them into the “immer5ive experience” for free. The post mau5trap presents immer5ive experience during EDC Week 2024 appeared first on The Groove Cartel.

Former NBA All-Star, Shaquille O’Neal AKA DJ Diesel presents a new headline show at Red Rocks this October. He will be presenting ‘Shaq’s Bass All-Stars: Halloween Edition’, a stage takeover consisting of other bass music artists. The lineup is curated by Diesel himself, choosing some of the most talented and skillful acts. A few artists that are set to take the stage with him include Habstrakt, Riot Ten, CELO, and Benda. During DJ Diesel’s announcement on Instagram, he acknowledged that there would be 2 debut back-to-back sets: CELO B2B Kozmoz & Benda B2B Stoned Level. The first-time duo performances are from upcoming artists that Diesel has directly supported in the past. The lineup is stacked with electrifying artists that will bring the heaviest sets. Pre-sale registration for the event is still open currently and ticket sales begin Thursday, May 16 at 10 AM Mountain time. The show will take place on October 27, 2024, at the beloved Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, Colorado. Thousands of locals and visitors alike gather at the venue every year for their favorite artists/ performers. In 2023, it was voted to be the best outdoor venue in the United States and has become an iconic venue within the electronic dance community. The breathtaking scenery and the amplified surround sound vibrations of the music have surely made this place a sight to see.

Calvin Harris Lands in Ushuaïa Ibiza for a Star-Studded Summer Residency This summer, the iconic Ushuaïa Ibiza welcomes back Calvin Harris. The residency is set to be the highlight on the calendar. The Grammy-winning artist will take over the famous open-air stage, delivering a series of electrifying performances that promise to captivate the audience with a vibrant soundtrack. MK, known for his influential house music, will join Harris as a chief supporter. The second weekend in June will see a unique twist as Calvin Harris moves his performance to Sunday, June 9th. The Calvin Harris residency at Ushuaïa Ibiza is more than just a series of shows. It’s a benchmark for live music experiences. Ushuaïa combines world-class talent with the venue’s leading production quality and an unmatched festival vibe. Additionally, the lineup of guest artists is a who’s who of the electronic music world. It features Disciples, Eliza Rose, Honey Luv, John Summit, and KC Lights. They’re joined by Radio 1’s Monki, the powerful house beats of OFFAIAH, Noizu, Max Styler, and tech house leaders Nic Fanciulli and Patrick Topping. The roster continues with the fresh sounds of Riordan, Romy from The xx, Sonny Fodera, the Grammy-nominated Will Clarke, and Tyson O’Brien setting the stage each week. Fans from around the world flock to the venue, year after year, for an experience that’s become synonymous with the essence of Ibiza’s party scene. Ushuaïa Ibiza is set to run on Fridays May 31st – September 13th except for July 6th. This one is likely to sell out fast. Be sure to get tickets now at theushuaiaexperience.com. The post Calvin Harris Reignites Ushuaïa Ibiza Residency appeared first on EDMTunes.

The techno scene is buzzing with excitement over the latest masterpiece, ‘Time’, a collaboration that sees Reinier Zonneveld and Kiki Solvej venturing into uncharted waters. Released under the renowned label Filth on Acid, ‘Time’ marks a significant departure from the duo’s usual pounding techno anthems. This track is a captivating journey into the realms of progressive beats mingled with trance-like melodies, setting a new benchmark for what we might expect from these trailblazing artists in the future. A Symphony of Serenity and Depth Firstly, stepping away from the intense energy characteristic of their previous works, Zonneveld and Solvej explore a softer, more introspective side in ‘Time’. What makes this track particularly mesmerizing is Kiki Solvej’s ethereal vocals. They weave seamlessly into the fabric of the music, creating an enchanting layer that elevates the hypnotic atmosphere to new heights. This delicate vocal touch invites listeners to step into a serene soundscape, drifting along with each beat. Lose Yourself to the Rhythm The irresistible rhythm of ‘Time’ doesn’t just beckon; it envelops you in its dreamy ambiance, urging you to let go of reality and surrender to the flow of the music. It’s a song that doesn’t just play; it transports, making listeners feel as though they are floating through the very essence of time itself. With its compelling blend of soft yet powerful beats and a dream-like quality, ‘Time’ is not just heard; it’s experienced. Lastly, this track is a testament to the evolving nature of electronic music and the endless possibilities when artists step out of their comfort zones. ‘Time’ by Reinier Zonneveld and Kiki Solvej isn’t just a song; it’s a portal to another dimension where time slows down and music reigns supreme. In conclusion, ‘Time’ is streaming below, enjoy! Reinier Zonneveld, Kiki Solvej – Time | STREAM The post Reinier Zonneveld & Kiki Solvej Unite On New Progressive Tune, ‘Time’ appeared first on EDMTunes.

LIV Las Vegas is Featuring Major Acts following EDC 2024 Kicking off Memorial Day Weekend, LIV Las Vegas at Fontainebleau is heating up for the summer. If you’re still in Vegas following EDC, you won’t want to miss this stacked weekend at Vegas’s premier nightclub. Located conveniently on the Las Vegas Strip, across from Circus Circus, LIV features a nightclub as well as the LIV Beach poolside day club experience. After opening its doors in December 2023, the club welcomed John Summit as the first resident DJ. He is still currently, as well as Tiësto, Metro Boomin’, Party Favor, James Kennedy, Dom Dolla, and most recently Calvin Harris. The star-studded Memorial Day Weekend lineup begins Friday, May 24th with Dom Dolla (day) and Metro Boomin’ (night). Saturday the 25th features Tiësto (day) and John Summit (night). Closing out the weekend on Sunday, May 26th will be John Summit (day) and Calvin Harris (night). As EDC weekend takes off, the party isn’t stopping at the festival. LIV LV will welcome Said the Sky, William Black, Swae Lee and Trivecta throughout the weekend. James Kennedy and Busta Rhymes will also be up to the decks this coming weekend on Saturday, May 18th. If there’s anything that you can look forward to in Vegas during EDC weekend other than the festival itself, the beach club parties and nightclub lineups are an excellent highlight, especially at LIV Las Vegas. The post MDW at LIV Las Vegas to Feature Major Acts appeared first on EDMTunes.

TranceFamily, rejoice! The 21st installment of Armin van Buuren’s iconic A State of Trance mix series was released in full today on Armada Music. Three distinct mixes are packed with 42 tracks from Trance heavyweights and rising stars for over three hours of nonstop music. “Trance music has become so widespread and compatible with other genres that I’m having both a very fun and very difficult time narrowing down the shortlist to ‘only’ 42 tracks,” Armin said via press release. A State of Trance 2024 continues the legacy that started in 2003 and highlights the genre’s rich and evolving soundscape. For newbies and connoisseurs alike, this mix is your ultimate guide to the current pulse of the scene. While streaming versions of Mix 2 – In The Club and Mix 3 – Who’s Afraid of 138?! were uploaded to YouTube earlier in May, today marks the unveiling of Mix 1 – On The Beach. Get ready for an emotional rollercoaster with tracks like ‘Now Love Will Begin’ (Armin van Buuren x HI-LO), the euphoric ‘In My Mind’ (Gabry Ponte x Giuseppe Ottaviani feat. Malou), the captivating ‘Fulfillment’ (Ferry Corsten x Marsh), and the mesmerizing Agents Of Time Remix of ‘Love Is A Drug’ (Armin van Buuren feat. Anne Gudrun). Add to that productions from trance titans like Above & Beyond, Ahmed Helmy, Gabriel & Dresden, Andrew Rayel, David Forbes, and a collab between BT and Matt Fax, and you’ve got an auditory feast. Grab A State of Trance 2024 (Mixed by Armin van Buuren) on all major music platforms. A State of Trance 2024 (Mixed by Armin van Buuren) Mix 1 – On The Beach 1 Armin van Buuren feat. Anne Gudrun – High On Love 2 Giuseppe Ottaviani & Lasada – Leave You There 3 Hel:sløwed x JNSN – Want Me 4 MRPHLNDR – Captain Future 5 MAGNUS – JOI 6 Laura van Dam & Ginchy – Save Me 7 Protoculture – Starfield 8 Ferry Corsten x Marsh – Fulfillment 9 Alan Morris & Marco Cera – The Deepest Truth 10 Giuseppe Ottaviani feat. Adriana Stone – Something About You 11 BT & Matt Fax – Vertical 12 Armin van Buuren feat. Anne Gudrun – Love Is A Drug (Agents Of Time Remix) 13 David Forbes – Alcazar 14 Above & Beyond feat. Zoë Johnston – Crazy Love Mix 2 – In The Club 1 ARTBAT & Armin van Buuren – Take Off 2 Matt Fax – Raven 3 Ahmed Helmy – Apocalypto 4 Skyvol – Jaguar Silence (Anton Trian Club Remix) 5 Andrew Rayel – The Abyss 6 Gabry Ponte x Giuseppe Ottaviani feat. Malou – In My Mind 7 Gabriel & Dresden – Kinetic Cinema 8 Ilan Bluestone – Echoes Of Courage 9 Armin van Buuren, Ferry Corsten, Rank 1 & Ruben de Ronde – Destination (A State of Trance 2024 Anthem) [Cubicore Remix] 10 nilsix – Gone 11 Andrew Rayel pres. AETHER – Memoria Eterna 12 Trance Wax – Ascend (Sneijder Remix) 13 RIVER – I Can’t Sleep 14 Ben Nicky, Hannah Laing & Paul Findlay x Signum feat. Scott Mac – Coming On Strong (Trance Mix) Mix 3 – Who’s Afraid of 138?! 1 Armin van Buuren x HI-LO – Now Love Will Begin 2 Armin van Buuren & Gryffin – What Took You So Long 3 RIVER – Let Go 4 Armin van Buuren & Vini Vici feat. Tribal Dance & Natalie Wamba – Yama (Omiki & Terra Remix) 5 Maarten de Jong – Kanua 6 Allen Watts pres. AWaken – Fragments 7 Protoculture – Manticore (Hit The Bass & Lanti Remix) 8 Eddie Makabi feat. Einat – Ecstasy (Allen Watts Remix) 9 AA Meeting – The Road Ahead 10 Lilly Palmer – Hare Ram 11 Paul Denton – Tremor 12 Ahmed Helmy – Love Never Fades 13 David Forbes – All On You 14 le Shuuk – Tamara The post Armin van Buuren Unveils the 21st Edition of His Legendary ‘A State of Trance’ Album Series appeared first on EDMTunes.

Mirage season is back in NYC and the venue has kicked off the season with acts like the legendary Swedish House Mafia and most recently progressive house producer Audien with support from Ship Wrek, Frank Walker, Öwnboss, Third Party and more. What was originally a Sunday daytime show, was rescheduled to a prime time Saturday night show — and the shift in energy that followed it was evident in the music tone shift. There were some surprisingly heavy drops and song choices now that the event took place late night as opposed to during the day. Personally I was all for it as it showed the versatility of the artists there and they were able to read the crowd and play to their needs. It was a great blend of nostalgic progressive house but with a twist, a perfect example of how music is ever evolving, but always referencing the past. In that sense, progressive house truly never died. The set up of The Mirage for this show was a 360 degree stage which was interesting to see as I have not been to a show like this since GRiZ a few years back. While it was cool to witness, I do think it would have been much more of a vibe for the original Sunday daytime show. At night, I noticed people couldn’t help but turn towards the giant 150 ft LED screen like moths to a flame — and thus making the DJ in the 360 set up much less impactful. It was however, still amazing to be able to see the DJs work in a variety of angles. It was a great show regardless and the cooler weather did nothing to stop the crowd from enjoying an amazing show. The post [Event Review] Audien: Progressive House Never Died at The Brooklyn Mirage appeared first on EDMTunes.

As the saying goes, “it’s not goodbye, it’s see you later”, and it’s no different with Miami’s legendary Club Space. We told you about plans for the historic venue to undergo some renovations over the Summer, but now we have the details on the Space Closing Parties. Did you really think Space would go out (for the Summer) without a bang?! Of course not. The details are here, but the tickets are already flying off the digital shelves, so act fast! Memorial Day Weekend MDW is Weekend 1 of the Space Closing Party extravaganza, and it’s a doozy. On Friday night it’s house time with Loco Dice, Dennis Cruz, Silvie Loto, and Ms. Mada (tickets here). Saturday night will be hosted by none other than Vintage Culture along with Doozie, Malone, and Thunderpony (tickets here). Since it’s a holiday weekend things get REALLY crazy on Sunday. Sunday night will kick off with Fisher, Mita Gami, Ky William, and Deyelino, but it doesn’t stop there. At 10am on Memorial Day Monday, the one and only Solomun will take the decks and close out the weekend with one of his marathon sets. Expect the maestro to play until sometime on Tuesday morning (or maybe even afternoon). The tickets for this one are red hot already so don’t sleep on em. Closing Weekend The final weekend until ??? will kick off on Friday May 31 with a barnstormer of a lineup. You get Honey Dijon, Floorplan, Bakke, Sinopoli, Thunderpony, Malone, Jonny From Space, Sister System, and True Vine (tickets). On Saturday the terrace will host Victor Calderone, Oscar G, and Ms. Mada b2b Layla Benitez. The final event on Sunday night has not yet been announced, but you can bet that it’s going to be something crazy and could possibly extend well into Monday and maybe even Tuesday. Stay tuned for those details when we get them! The post Say “See You Later” to Space At These Epic Closing Parties appeared first on EDMTunes.

German electronic music legend ATB announces today that he will release his final studio album in 2025. With an incredible career that includes a total of 10 studio albums and over 55 gold and platinum awards in numerous countries, ATB has always gone the extra yard with his studio albums, routinely releasing double album projects that feature a disc aimed for the dance floor and a separate disc curated for the come down, crafted with beautiful soundscapes. While 2025 will see the final ATB studio album, it’s far from over. In fact, ATB has never stopped in over twenty-five years, and he will celebrate the legacy with his fans on the road with his “Don’t Stop” Summer Tour. This special tour will allow the fans to hear all the ATB classics but with special attention given to unreleased music that will appear on the final studio album. The “Don’t Stop” tour kicks off this week in New Orleans. It continues through American cities, including St Louis, Dallas, Washington, DC, and Portland, before ATB heads to Europe for the summer festival circuit. ATB had his big breakthrough moment with his hit single “9pm (Till I Come)” in 1998. The track took the German producer and DJ to the top of the UK singles charts, becoming the first dance song to reach number 1 in the UK. But that’s not all: ATB’s debut single also peaked in several top 10 charts worldwide, including the US Billboard charts, and opened the door for dance music on mainstream radio. His creative spirit continued to flourish with an impressive series of hits, including “Don’t Stop,” “Ecstasy,” “Let U Go,” “What About Us,” “Move On” and “When It Ends It Starts Again.” On top of this, ATB has been non-stop in the renowned DJ Mag Top 100 ranking for almost two decades now. ATB USA Tour Dates 5/17 – New Orleans – Metropolitan 5/18 – St. Louis – Ryse 5/23 – Dallas – Stereo Live 5/24 – Washington, DC – Soundcheck 5/26 – Portland – East 45 Tour: “Don’t Stop” Summer Tour 2024 6/1 – London – The Steelyard 6/14 – Helsinki – Helsinki City Festival 6/15 – Dublin – Biggest Disco Festival 6/19 – Kolobrzeg – Sunrise Festival 6/20 – Bacău – Young Island Festival 8/2 – Székesdehérvár – Fezen Festival 8/10 – Cullera – Medusa Festival 8/16 – Riga – Wondersala 8/17 – Râmnicu Vâlcea – We Love Music Festival 8/31 – Budapest – Budapest Park 9/7 – Bochum – Musiksommer Bochum 10/2 – Dresden – Reithalle (Strasse E) 10/3 – Prague – Duplex More dates to be announced The post ATB launches “Don’t Stop” Summer Tour + announces final studio album will be released in 2025 appeared first on EDMTunes.