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This interview isn’t a formal petition to bring more strippers to dubstep shows… but if you ask Onhell, the L.A.-based DJ known for his wild parties and raves that feature a laundry list of untraditional antics (a life-size Donald Trump piñata filled with magic mushrooms, nail salons, salsa bars, all-gender strippers, etc.), strippers and dubstep are a match made in heaven. In Onhell’s eyes, every party is better with strippers. Onhell, whose real name is Angel Rubio-Hale, is a longstanding force in dubstep sound and culture. His music dates back to his 2013 Use EP, and he’s toured with the biggest names in dubstep — Zeds Dead, Truth, Eprom, and countless others. Recently, he’s become known for his exuberant parties, which hold no punches in creating the most chaotic, absurd atmospheres in modern-day rave culture. Onhell is a busy man. Last year, he threw nine Onhell parties, released 2 EPs (“Juntos” with Deadbeats, and “Sandía” with 1985), and 11 total original tracks. The majority of this music, and the parties he threw, happened while he lived in his car — by choice, not by necessity. Eventually, the weight of building multiple businesses and touring the world caused Onhell to experience some serious burnout. In response, he took an extended vacation in Hawaii, and logged offline for the entire month of January. Now he’s back, and ready to take his music and parties to the next level. In this exclusive interview with UKF, Onhell details his Hawaiian adventures, gives insight into the fundamentals of a “hot, sexy, queer party,” making “Dubstep for Kids” and what living in a car is actually like for a touring artist. Read on to discover what’s next for the Onhell project in 2025… including scoring a movie and throwing bigger, better parties all year long. What are the fundamentals of a “hot, sexy, queer party”? I’ll start by saying the Onhell parties are pretty tame compared to actual gay parties. There are no glory holes, and there’s not usually people having sex in the open. But we do bring dominatrixes to the Onhell parties, and that’s always such a blast. I just want my parties to be as wild as possible. There needs to be cock and ass in people’s faces, because that’s really what really stirs the pot. Some of this stuff is pretty out there for the bass music world, but that’s why I love it. I’ve been in the bass music world for a long time, and it’s a very straight community. That’s why I push the limits — I want these events to be a safe space for people to experiment with their sexuality and music tastes. My goal is to create a space for straight people to feel comfortable having a gay experience if they’re curious. And I want gay people to feel comfortable dancing to dubstep all night. Oh, and also strippers. When the strippers have a good night, everyone has a good night. That’s a good rule for life. A lot of the things that go on at these Onhell parties seem sacrilegious — like dominatrixes whipping people (with consent, of course) strapped to a cross. I see some other religious themes in the Onhell project. For example, the cover art for your recent Deadbeats EP, Juntos depicts an angel figure, and the name “Onhell” is the phonetic spelling of the word “angel” in Spanish. Was religion a big part of your life growing up? No, definitely not. I grew up in Humboldt County, California. That’s the land of the hippies — very far removed from western religion. So whenever I did run into christians or Catholics growing up, I was always so interested in how they lived. It always seemed so weird to me that these people seemed pretty normal, but at the same time they believed all this insane religious stuff. As far as the Onhell name — “Onhell” is actually the phonetic spelling of “angel” in Spanish, which is my birth name. I’m half Mexican from my mom’s side, and “Angel” is a very common Spanish name. I do have some imagery across the Onhell project that relates to Santa Muerte. In Mexican culture, she’s “Saint Death,” and seen as a protector of people. I fuck with Santa Muerte because she doesn’t judge anybody. She just wants to help people. I also fuck with the idea of death in general. Death is actually extremely common… crazy fact: 100% of people on earth die. There’s no escaping death. My relationship with death is a bit different than most Americans because I was around death for most of my life, my mom was sick most of my life, and I started taking care of her when I was 13. She was sick for about 10 years before she died, so when she did die it sort of felt like a relief, because she wasn’t suffering anymore. A lot of Mexicans have a relationship with death that’s more positive and honouring of people that die. I like that. Your parties also include some sillier antics, like stuffing a five-foot Donald Trump piñata with magic mushrooms and letting fans beat the shit out of it. How do you think of something like that? When Trump was elected in 2020, we protested in the streets in Oakland. Oakland goes hard, if you didn’t know. The protest grew to the point where we were getting tear gassed. Cars were being lit on fire with molotov cocktails. At that point, I was out. A weekly party called Wormhole Wednesdays was happening that night, and someone brought a trump piñata. Everyone was going crazy beating the shit out of that thing. So when Trump got elected again last year, I knew I had to do something like that. At one point during my set, I played YG’s “Fuck Donald Trump” and brought the piñata out. The people went fucking crazy. It eventually fell onto the ground and people started stomping on it. But the funny part is no one knew there were mushrooms in the piñata. When the mushrooms started coming out, someone yelled “THE PIÑATA IS FULL OF MUSHROOMS!” Everybody stopped for a second, backed up, and then it was a mad dash to get the mushrooms. I learned a valuable lesson that night: If you want to see a group of adults act like kids again, fill a piñata with drugs. It’s that simple. I feel like most of what we’re talking about is pretty mature by design… but “Dubstep For Kids” from your recent Deadbeats EP, Juntos is on the complete opposite side of the spectrum. What inspired you to make a dubstep track for toddlers? The idea came to me when I had an epiphany that dubstep isn’t really a “new” genre anymore. Dubstep has been around long enough that there are dubstep parents now. So I thought, logically, if there are dubstep parents, that means there are dubstep kids too. So when I sent a bunch of tunes to Deadbeats, that’s one of the songs they chose. I was kind of shocked… like, really? You want the dubstep nursery rhyme? Okay, I guess I’ll make a music video too then haha. I don’t think I’ll do something like this again though; definitely don’t expect an Onhell dubstep nursery rhyme album or anything like that… it was fun, but I’m not sure dubstep for toddlers is really my bag if I’m being honest. You’ve laid kind of low so far in 2025, and I saw a video you posted on Instagram recently explaining that you spent January relaxing in Hawaii. In that video, you explained that you were feeling really burnt out, and definitely needed a long-overdue break from touring and music stuff. How do you feel now that you’re back in L.A.? I feel so much better, it’s actually crazy. I think “youthful” is how I would describe my state of mind after that trip. Right before I left, I was feeling insane burnout. But I didn’t realize how fucked up I actually was until I was in Hawaii for a few weeks and finally took a deep breath. I realized I needed a break when I started questioning my love for playing shows. Because I was planning these parties — I was supposed to do 10 parties in February — and I found myself dodging anything that had to do with those parties. I just wouldn’t respond to emails and I was like ‘Why am I not responding to these people? Do I just not want to do this music stuff anymore?’ My whole life, all I’ve ever wanted is to do this music shit, so I couldn’t understand what was happening. All my friends told me I needed to take a break but I wouldn’t listen. Plus, there’s all these super ‘motivational’ guys on the internet that are like “Are you tired? Too bad. Work harder. Don’t be a bitch.” That definitely didn’t help. I also come from an immigrant family, so theres a certain feeling of necessity to succeed deep within me. Like, I literally feel it in my stomach. It’s a feeling that if I stop doing the music thing, everything will fall apart and I’ll be a failure. But that fear is so intense sometimes that I just want to escape it. I think that’s why I scroll so much on my phone… but that’s something I’m trying to work on. Can you walk me through how you spent most of your time in Hawaii? What did a normal day look like? Were you hiking and surfing, or were you mostly sitting on the porch drinking coffee? All of the above — depended on the day. I was making a lot of banana bread, so I’d go check out the banana trees on the property every morning. I’d cut down all the ripe bananas before the chickens got to them (those bastards). There was a lot of problem solving too. One week a wind storm blew off part of the roof so I had to do some handy work and strap a tarp down while it was pouring rain. I was also hanging with the hippie community… well, not exactly a hippie community, but a community of positive spiritual people. I volunteered at this one spot called White Paw too. We’d just clean the poi and taro patches. That sounds very wholesome! Oh ya, very wholesome. I’m a wholesome dude. People hit me up all the time like “Yo I wanna party with you!” and I’m like… I’m just the little guy who wants to throw the parties for everyone else, you know? You were living in your car when you were throwing a lot of these parties last year, right? How the hell did you manage that? Yeah, I through multiple parties while I was living in my car. Granted, I wasn’t actually living in my car the whole time. I would camp in National on the outskirts of Los Angeles National Forest, and I was crashing on friends couches from time to time… but I hate feeling like a mooch, so I wouldn’t stay at anyone’s house for long. Honestly, the first couple months I lived in my car, I loved it. And if I was just some kid who was traveling around with no responsibilities, I think it would have been more sustainable. But instead I’m building all these businesses, flying out of LAX every weekend, trying to throw these crazy parties… it was too much. What was it like building multiple businesses while you’re living in a car? Like, how did you do work? When you’re living like that, everything is very minimal — including how you work. It’s just you, your laptop, and a coffee shop. You really don’t need anything more than that at the end of the day, even if it’s not necessarily ideal for work. But it’s just like anything else — you think of ideas, and you execute them. Plus, I was saving hella money. My rent before I lived in my car was $2,400 a month. So after two months of not paying rent, I saved $5,000. I spent that money on a nice camera to film content for my businesses, which was a great investment. Building a business is mostly about actually following through with good ideas. I will say, living in my car did affect my creativity in a pretty negative way, because I didn’t really have a space to make music. Sometimes I would go to a park or go to a friends house to make music, but even then it usually wasn’t a proper studio. Eventually, I bought a small portable speaker and keyboard, which I set up on a table outside of my car and ran power through my prius with an extension chord. That really helped. It wasn’t all bad; I camped on a beautiful lake in Big Bear for a week and made a bunch of cool music at one point. That was sick. Music isn’t your only business though — don’t you make salsa? Yeah I do! How did you get into that? Have you been cooking your whole life? Yeah, since I was 12. My mom had a lung disease, and when your lungs don’t work right, that affects everything. It affects your ability to talk, to move your arms, everything. She couldn’t really cook when she got sick, so I started cooking for us. My mom taught me how to cook… but she was a terrible cook. Not because she didn’t know how to cook good food, but because she was a healthy hippie kind of mom. If a recipe called for sugar, she’d use honey instead. If it called for butter, she’d use coconut oil. And don’t get me started about the buckwheat! The result was usually a sandy, non-sweet pile of flavorless food. Then one day she told me “grandma used to fry enchiladas in oil and sauce instead of putting them in the oven. But it’s really bad for you, so don’t do that.” Of course I had to try it… and they were so fucking good. After that, I learned to cook my own way, with all the “bad” stuff. More oil. More butter. More everything! It was a snowball affect — my love for cooking grew from there. Is there a correlation that you draw between the creative process and cooking and making music? Absolutely. Let’s use salsa as an example. Salsa is a relatively simple thing to make. We can break the flavor pallet into four sections: sweet, salty, spice, and acidity. And you can change how much of those flavors stand out by changing the type of ingredients you use. For example, a red tomato is a bit sweeter than a green tomato, so using a red tomato makes the salsa sweeter. But then you need to balance that, so you add some more salt, and maybe some peppers to make it spicy. It’s the same thing with music. If there isn’t enough space for the melodies to shine through, you might need to make your bass quieter. But then you also want your drums to punch through, so you might use this little trick called “side compression.” At the end of the day, cooking and making music are both about balance. Once you have the core formula down, you can really play with it. With all of these things in the pot (pun intended), what are you most excited for in 2025? And what can fans expect from the Onhell project this year? I want to do more collabs with my friends, and I want to put more effort into the Onhell parties to make something really cool and exciting across the country. I was supposed to do 10 parties in February, but that was too much (and one of the reasons I got burnt out). So maybe not THAT many, but still. I’m also working on a movie soundtrack and hope to work on an album soon! Right now, I’m figuring out exactly how I want to move forward with everything I was planning before I went to Hawaii. I feel like I’m in a very primordial state, and things are all coming together.

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oday, in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the iconic SP-404 sampler, Serato and Roland have announced the official integration of the SP-404MKII with Serato DJ and Serato Studio. Roland’s free V5 update with Serato transforms the SP-404MKII into a powerful, accessible tool that bridges the gap between DJing and music production, maximising creativity for live performance while delivering powerful features for sampling and beatmaking. The dynamic collaboration between two legendary music brands opens up the seminal 404 beat culture to more DJs and producers than ever before. Furthermore, Serato’s support of Roland’s SP-404MKII promotes new sonic possibilities for performance, sampling and beatmaking through the fusion of Serato’s advanced audio processing and the SP-404MKII’s beloved effects. Roland SP-404MKII for Serato DJ: The new built-in integration with Serato DJ unlocks fresh live performance opportunities with Roland’s compact, customizable and iconic sampler. As the first DJ software to officially support the SP-404MKII, Serato DJ offers access to a portable performance machine without the complexity of a full DJ set up. Now with pre-mapped Serato controls, DJs can easily integrate their workflow and perform sets on the go with a versatile, portable DJ rig that has access to Serato Stems, looping, hot cues and much more. Enjoy smooth transitions, real-time mixing and looping, and access to both SP and Serato FX. Roland SP-404MKII for Serato Studio: Roland and Serato’s integration advances the SP-404MKII hardware into a hands-on, pre-mapped controller and USB audio interface for Serato Studio with even deeper hardware integration. Producers now have the ability to route Serato Studio audio through the SP-404MKII’s onboard effects for real-time processing. Separate stems and trigger loops and one-shots directly in Serato Studio with the famed hardware’s 16 performance pads. With Roland’s iconic SP-404MKII, producers can utilize a portable recording studio on-the-go while tapping into Serato’s powerful software features. Explore integrated functionality with the SP-404MKII V5 update for Serato DJ Lite, Serato DJ Pro* and Serato Studio. *Requires a DJ Pro license. Serato’s official support for Roland’s internationally-renowned portable sampler launches alongside a string of global events in the vibrant cities that were vital hubs of the early 404 beat community, from Los Angeles, Atlanta, Tokyo, Berlin, London and beyond. Live performances, beat battles, artist panels and exclusive merchandise giveaways will unite the artists, DJs and producers who were integral to the cultural phenomenon that is the SP-404. Roland stores around the world will host in-person celebrations – from London to Tokyo – where guests can join 404 Day gear raffles for creative tools aligned with the SP-404MKII, including Serato licenses, the AIRA Compact S-1 and J-6, a limited-edition Roland graphic tee, Roland Cloud access, Melodics subscriptions and more. To join this landmark 20th year celebration of the SP-404, visit Roland’s dedicated 404 Day page here and Roland’s ultimate guide for 404 Day 2025 here. The post Serato & Roland announce SP-404MKII integration with Serato DJ + Serato Studio appeared first on Decoded Magazine.

oday, in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the iconic SP-404 sampler, Serato and Roland have announced the official integration of the SP-404MKII with Serato DJ and Serato Studio. Roland’s free V5 update with Serato transforms the SP-404MKII into a powerful, accessible tool that bridges the gap between DJing and music production, maximising creativity for live performance while delivering powerful features for sampling and beatmaking. The dynamic collaboration between two legendary music brands opens up the seminal 404 beat culture to more DJs and producers than ever before. Furthermore, Serato’s support of Roland’s SP-404MKII promotes new sonic possibilities for performance, sampling and beatmaking through the fusion of Serato’s advanced audio processing and the SP-404MKII’s beloved effects. Roland SP-404MKII for Serato DJ: The new built-in integration with Serato DJ unlocks fresh live performance opportunities with Roland’s compact, customizable and iconic sampler. As the first DJ software to officially support the SP-404MKII, Serato DJ offers access to a portable performance machine without the complexity of a full DJ set up. Now with pre-mapped Serato controls, DJs can easily integrate their workflow and perform sets on the go with a versatile, portable DJ rig that has access to Serato Stems, looping, hot cues and much more. Enjoy smooth transitions, real-time mixing and looping, and access to both SP and Serato FX. Roland SP-404MKII for Serato Studio: Roland and Serato’s integration advances the SP-404MKII hardware into a hands-on, pre-mapped controller and USB audio interface for Serato Studio with even deeper hardware integration. Producers now have the ability to route Serato Studio audio through the SP-404MKII’s onboard effects for real-time processing. Separate stems and trigger loops and one-shots directly in Serato Studio with the famed hardware’s 16 performance pads. With Roland’s iconic SP-404MKII, producers can utilize a portable recording studio on-the-go while tapping into Serato’s powerful software features. Explore integrated functionality with the SP-404MKII V5 update for Serato DJ Lite, Serato DJ Pro* and Serato Studio. *Requires a DJ Pro license. Serato’s official support for Roland’s internationally-renowned portable sampler launches alongside a string of global events in the vibrant cities that were vital hubs of the early 404 beat community, from Los Angeles, Atlanta, Tokyo, Berlin, London and beyond. Live performances, beat battles, artist panels and exclusive merchandise giveaways will unite the artists, DJs and producers who were integral to the cultural phenomenon that is the SP-404. Roland stores around the world will host in-person celebrations – from London to Tokyo – where guests can join 404 Day gear raffles for creative tools aligned with the SP-404MKII, including Serato licenses, the AIRA Compact S-1 and J-6, a limited-edition Roland graphic tee, Roland Cloud access, Melodics subscriptions and more. To join this landmark 20th year celebration of the SP-404, visit Roland’s dedicated 404 Day page here and Roland’s ultimate guide for 404 Day 2025 here. The post Serato & Roland announce SP-404MKII integration with Serato DJ + Serato Studio appeared first on Decoded Magazine.

Renowned dance music label Armada Music has nabbed Peloton's first-ever global DJ residency, bringing the energy of the imprint, founded by iconic DJ and producer Armin van Buuren, to the brand's studios in New York and London. Merging electronic music with the community-driven workouts for which Peloton is known, the residency kicks off in April with ARTY headlining Peloton Studios New York on April 3rd. The influential producer will soundtrack Peloton's inaugural "LIVE Dance Cardio" and "LIVE DJ Ride" classes with Peloton instructors Emma Lovewell and Olivia Amato, respectively. “Being an instructor, music plays a pivotal role in planning my classes and setting the tone for the workout," Amato said in a press release. "Armada’s sound serves as the perfect mental escape and motivator during the tougher parts of class. Riding to a live DJ set is that same concept amplified—combining movement, music and community makes these moments so powerful." The collaboration follows the success of last year's residency with Defected Records in the UK and will include six live, DJ-led classes throughout the year. Peloton members will be able to experience a mix of high-energy rides and mat-based workouts with live performances from prominent Armada artists, including van Buuren. "Partnering with Peloton for this residency is an exciting way to merge fitness with the music we love," added Armada CEO Maykel Piron. "It creates a space where people can push their limits while being immersed in the sound." More details on upcoming artists and classes will be released throughout the year. In the meantime, check out our recent interview with Peloton star Jess King here. Follow Armada Music:X: x.com/armada Instagram: instagram.com/armadamusic TikTok: tiktok.com/@armadamusic Facebook: facebook.com/armadamusic

Following the announcement of its imaginative new festival concept, 1001, MDLBEAST now unveils the full lineup for the debut edition of this two-day celebration of music, fantasy, and Arabian folklore. Taking place on April 24 and 25 at the UG Complex in Binban, the inaugural event will bring together a world-class roster of DJs across five custom-designed stages, each inspired by legendary tales from One Thousand and One Nights. Blurring the lines between story and sound, the debut edition of 1001 invites festival goers into a two-night journey through many of the most coveted names in global electronic music. DJ Snake, known for his high-energy sets and genre-bending approach, leads the charge, while Salvatore Ganacci will add a dose of surreal theatre to the desert night. Brazilian superstar Mochakk will also deliver his trademark blend of groove-laden chaos, capturing the attention of house heads and casual fans alike, with mainstays like Seth Troxler and DJ Tennis rounding out a showstopping first night. As the story deepens, the focus shifts toward melodic journeys and immersive soundscapes. Eric Prydz, revered for his sweeping live sets and groundbreaking visuals, is set to headline with a performance designed to fully captivate the senses. He’s joined on the lineup by electronic powerhouses ARTBAT and Hot Since 82, both celebrated for their emotionally charged approaches to house and techno. German tastemaker Dixon also brings his signature precision and tension-building style, while Innellea adds a melodic edge with his futuristic, genre-blurring sound. Rounding out the night are Marco Carola and Nicole Moudaber—two titans delivering the peak-time bliss that fans have grown to love them for. With limited tickets still available, don’t miss your chance to be written into the opening chapter. Stay tuned for more news! The post MDLBEAST Reveals Huge Lineup for 1001 Festival Debut Edition appeared first on EDMTunes.

Boiler Room, once revered as a bastion of underground electronic music, is now at the center of a heated debate. Events featuring pop artists like Rebecca Black and Charli XCX have sparked concern and mockery among fans and artists alike, particularly since these artists are not DJs. Many fear that the platform is shifting toward mainstream appeal, straying from its original mission. Now it’s planning an event in Miami featuring Kesha A Shift Toward Mainstream Acts This change comes in the wake of Boiler Room’s acquisition by Superstruct Entertainment, backed by private equity giant KKR. With new ownership often comes new priorities. In recent announcements of a collaboration with White Claw, along with a new job posting for a Partnerships Development Manager, the brand suggests a move away from the grassroots ethos that defined the platform. Historically, the platform championed emerging talent, providing a sanctuary for experimental music. However, the decision to feature mainstream artists signals a potential shift. Many fear that commercial interests are taking precedence over artistic integrity. Can a platform that thrived on underground culture maintain its authenticity while chasing mainstream visibility? Underground Fans React to Boiler Room’s Booking Choices The inclusion of commercial artists fundamentally clashes with the ethos that made Boiler Room special. Rebecca Black, once a viral meme for her 2011 single ‘Friday’, has since reinvented herself as a hyperpop artist. While her reinvention is commendable, her association with a platform historically dedicated to underground electronic music feels forced and out of place. Similarly, Charli XCX—despite her electronic and experimental influences—represents a level of mainstream recognition. This contradicts Boiler Room’s underground spirit. Kesha’s involvement in an upcoming Boiler Room event in Miami only adds to the frustration. Kesha, like Charli XCX and Rebecca Black, has experimented with sounds outside of her pop roots. Her presence in underground-adjacent spaces raises the same concerns about authenticity. While artistic evolution is natural, the issue lies in institutions like Boiler Room leveraging these names for attention. Meanwhile, they sideline the very artists who built the platform’s reputation. Fans argue that these artists, regardless of their talent, do not embody the underground music culture that Boiler Room once stood for. Longtime Boiler Room fans have taken to social media to voice their outrage. They argue that these booking choices dilute the brand’s credibility. When Boiler Room was featuring artists like Fred Again, Ben UFO, Objekt, or Helena Hauff, it catered to a dedicated community of electronic music enthusiasts. Today, with pop-adjacent acts being given the same platform, that exclusivity and curatorial integrity seem to be eroding. Some argue that Boiler Room’s shift reflects a broader trend. Underground music spaces are being co-opted by corporate interests seeking to capitalize on subcultures. It appears that the Boiler Room brand is being licensed out to anybody who wants it. Fan Backlash and the Future of Boiler Room Boiler Room built its reputation on intimate performances featuring unique talent. This new direction feels like a betrayal to many. Additionally, some artists are reconsidering their association with Boiler Room. If this trend continues, the platform risks alienating its core audience. These are the very people who made it successful in the first place. The delicate balance between authenticity and commercialization is at stake. Boiler Room offering local DJs a fee equivalent of 475€ to play a 3000 capacity, non-broadcast event where they will charge up to 40€ for a ticket is exactly the reason why I left. This should not be considered normal. — Michail aka Opium Hum (@opiumhum) January 14, 2025 Boiler Room finds itself at a pivotal moment. Will it return to its underground origins or continue down the path of mainstream appeal? The direction it chooses will not only define its own future but will also influence the underground music scene as a whole. As fans and artists look on, they hope the platform stays true to the spirit that once set it apart. For those curious and wanting experience the changes of this brand firsthand, the event featuring Kesha will be in Miami on Thursday, April 3, from 8:00 PM to 12:00 AM ET. There will be additional sets by DJs Ty Sunderland and Flirty800. Admission is free, but attendees must RSVP to gain entry. For more information and to RSVP, visit Boiler Room’s official website. The post Boiler Room Reaches New Low With Kesha Event appeared first on EDMTunes.

On the heels of unveiling its bold new redesign and in honor of its 10th birthday, The Brooklyn Mirage announces its first-ever residency with none other than Black Coffee, one of the most influential electronic music artists of our time. This groundbreaking residency marks a historic moment for the venue, artist, and city. In fact, fans will have the chance to enjoy an unparalleled audiovisual experience and the first New York City residency from the GRAMMY Award-winning artist. Renowned for his signature “Afropolitan” sound, a distinctly metropolitan techno with heavy traditional influences from his formative years in South Africa, Black Coffee pioneered what has quickly become one of today’s leading dance music genres globally. Each evening’s soundtrack will envelop the entire venue through a newly installed, custom L-Acoustics Soundsystem. The colorful, high-energy visuals that Black Coffee is known for will appear in high definition on The Brooklyn Mirage’s new, hyper-realistic 270-degree virtual environment, boasting 30K resolution, 100 million pixels, and over 3,000 tiles. Each performance promises to be unique on its own as the DJ will perform like never before. “New York has always been a special place for me and one of the most exciting crowds to come and spread love with, said Black Coffee. “I’m honored to hold the first ever residency at The Brooklyn Mirage, but even more so excited to make the newly re-vamped venue my NYC home for four dates in 2025!” This residency is a full-circle moment for the iconic venue and award-winning DJ. Black Coffee performed at The Brooklyn Mirage in 2019, 2021, and 2022 and sold out every date. Over the next two years, Black Coffee headlined and sold out two venues that enjoy a co-promotional relationship with Avant Gardner: the legendary Madison Square Garden and the raw industrial backdrop of Under the K Bridge. The former marked a historic moment as Black Coffee became the first African DJ to sell out the Garden. The four-date residency kicks off on May 4, will continue on July 3, and August 24, and concludes on October 19. For more info, please visit the official website. Stay tuned for more news! The post The Brooklyn Mirage Taps Black Coffee for its First-Ever Residency appeared first on EDMTunes.

Rebūke is back with a powerful new release: Teardrops, featuring haunting vocals from Karin Park, out now on his own ERA label. Accompanied by the hypnotic B-side ‘Aingeal’, this emotionally driven release is a glimpse into Rebūke’s upcoming debut album The World of Era, expected later this summer. Blending futuristic techno elements with melancholic storytelling, ‘Teardrops’ hits deep with its heartfelt lyrics, lush atmospheres, and cinematic production. Park’s vocals pierce through layers of rich textures, expressing vulnerability and beauty with every note. The track is co-written by Melissa De Kleine, who also collaborated with Rebūke and deadmau5 on ‘Endless’. “‘Teardrops’ is one of my favorite new tracks. The powerful synths combined with the raw emotion in Karin’s vocals is incredible. The visual focuses on a woman captured in the center frame as she expresses a range of emotions, eventually shedding neon tears of sadness.” Rebūke This isn’t your typical club track—it’s a moment. Karin Park explains: “I love when sadness can turn into something beautiful and be shown to the world like a flower instead of bitterness. I put all my heart and soul into this and working with someone as dedicated as Rebūke makes it even better.” Co-writer Melissa De Kleine adds further emotional depth, revealing: “When I wrote ‘Teardrops’ with Karin, I kept hearing: ‘teardrops all over my face.’ The song doesn’t need to refer to romantic love—it could be about someone you lost. For me, it became a way to cope with losing a close friend to leukemia. Writing this was an emotional release.” This release follows a string of high-profile appearances and collabs for Rebūke. From his Coachella debut to a standout b2b with Chris Avantgarde at Anyma’s Sphere residency in Las Vegas, Rebūke has made 2024 one for the books. Add in tracks like ‘Choose Life’ with Linska, ‘Endless’ with deadmau5 & Ed Graves, and remixes like ‘Not Exactly‘—and you have an artist shaping the sound of this era. With The World of Era, Rebūke isn’t just releasing music—he’s building an immersive world. If ‘Teardrops’ is any indication, this debut album is going to be more than just a collection of tracks—it’s going to be a story worth hearing, feeling, and living through. Listen to Rebūke – ‘Teardrops’ (ft. Karin Park) Listen to ‘Aingeal’ The post Rebūke Drops Emotional New Single ‘Teardrops’ Featuring Karin Park appeared first on EDMTunes.

Maccabi House returns with Maccabi All Stars 007, a diverse VA compilation showcasing the label’s evolving sound and its commitment to pushing underground dance music forward. Curated by Adam Ten and Mita Gami, the release unites forward-thinking artists from around the world, bridging continents through a shared language of rhythm and groove. This edition offers a glimpse into the label’s current and future musical evolution, uniting a diverse lineup of artists who each bring their own interpretation and inspiration to the label. Maccabi All Stars 007 Maccabi All Stars 007 opens with ‘Labirinto Babylonia’ from Brazilian producer Cour T., a funky and percussive cut that truly “sets this place on fire”. Representing the label’s homegrown energy of Israel, Laroz and Yuvèe deliver ‘Rhythm in Motion’– layering tribal energy with massive bass hits to create a track that balances movement and depth. ‘Brain Delay’, from emerging American artists Broken Hill & Soraya, delivers a darker contrast to the compilation– driven by intricate drum programming and a suspenseful acid breakdown. Osadon rounds out the release with ‘Just Say’ – a nostalgic, dance-fueled anthem, designed for late nights. Maccabi House’s latest VA brings together a truly global roster of talent, uniting rising stars with underground legends. Brazil’s Cour T. has made a name for himself with his forward-thinking approach to house music, earning support from Jamie Jones, Damian Lazarus, and The Martinez Brothers. Representing the U.S., Broken Hill blends indie dance with Detroit-style techno, securing releases on Disco Halal, Multinotes, and EXE. Joining him is one of California’s standout indie dance DJs, Soraya, who is making her production debut with the release and becoming the fifth woman to ever be signed to the label—following in the footsteps of AZZECA, Mila Journée, Mary Jane, and Roni Amitai. Continuing on the compilation are hometown heroes such as Osadon, who has been a cornerstone of Tel Aviv’s underground scene since 2004. Returning to the label is Yuvèe (formerly PINTO.), an alum of the prestigious Academy of Music in Jerusalem, who boasts past releases on Tomorrowland Music, REALM Records, and Kinetika Music. Lastly, Laroz, a pillar of the dance music scene for over 30 years, joins the label for the first time– bringing his deep catalog of releases on Solomun’s Diynamic, Sabo’s Sol Selectas, and beyond. Maccabi House Since its launch in 2020, Maccabi House has rapidly become one of the most influential collectives in the dance music space. Built on a foundation of hypnotic grooves, trippy textures, and a distinctly funky twist on club music– the imprint has evolved into more than a label, but a movement—one that is taking over the world’s biggest dance floors. Label heads Adam Ten and Mita Gami have delivered this signature sound to major stages such as Coachella, III Points Festival, and Universo Parallelo, and hosted label takeovers in Los Angeles, Tulum, and Tel Aviv. This summer, the duo will bring Maccabi House to the legendary Pacha Ibiza for an all-night takeover and back to Los Angeles with Stranger Than x Factory 93– further cementing the label’s status as one of the most in-demand and trendsetting imprints in dance music today. With its latest release, Maccabi House further solidifies itself as an international hub for cutting-edge electronic production. A true testimony to the universal language of music, Maccabi All Stars 007 showcases the imprint’s global community of artists– such as Cour T., Yuvée, Laroz, Broken Hill, Soraya, and Osadon– who are defining the next wave of dance music. The post Adam Ten X Mita Gami Curate New Maccabi All Stars 007 appeared first on EDMTunes.

Beloved DJ and dubstep producer Mersiv is returning to Colorado's legendary Red Rocks Amphitheatre for his third headline show on April 4th. But this time around, innovation is also taking center stage. Dubbed "Attack on Mars," the show's lineup promises a night of blistering bass through supporting performances from Seth David, Zen Selekta, Lumasi, Mr. Carmack and EDM.com Class of 2025 star ALLEYCVT. Factor in eight speakers placed strategically around the crowd for an immersive listening experience, and the result is an inevitably unforgettable night. Already carried out successfully at Mersiv's performance at The Caverns in Tennessee last year, the "Audiosphere" experience refers to those speakers' placement around the crowd as well as their ability to manipulate different elements of the music as it plays. The production is the "first of its kind," according to Mersiv and AKA Event Productions' Andrew Kirschman. And with anticipation already simmering for the "Audiosphere," it was effectively brought it to a boil when Denver residents started spotting mysterious posters on the city's streets containing Mersive's unmistakable swirl logo, the number 444 and a message: "New album live at Red Rocks 4.4.25." We caught up with Mersiv and Kirschman to discuss the ambitious "Audiosphere" experience and what fans can expect at the show. View the original article to see embedded media. EDM.com: When did you realize that the Audiosphere experience could happen for your Attack on Mars Red Rocks show, and what changed in your set preparation (musically, visually, or otherwise) after putting the plan into action? How is it similar and/or different to the Audiosphere experience at The Caverns? Mersiv: Once we pulled it off at the Caverns, we knew it would be achievable on a larger scale—we just didn’t know where yet. And when the idea came about to do it at Red Rocks, we got so excited and started chipping away at what was possible and what wasn’t, until we ended up with the version of it that we will be deploying on April 4th. It’s different from the Caverns in many ways due to the nature and layout of Red Rocks itself, but the concept and experience will be very similar in essence. EDM.com: Your fans on social medias know how much you appreciate a 360 set—how does the idea of a sort of spherical experience contribute to your project and creative process? Mersiv: It’s just so much different than anything we’ve done before, and so much different from anything than any artists have done in the live space before. It’s more engaging for the fans, and a new way to listen to live music. EDM.com: How do you anticipate the innovative "Audiosphere" to elevate and deliver your sound? How do you want it to impact the Mersiv Sound Project as a whole? Mersiv: What we are aiming to do has not only never been done at Red Rocks, but will also be the first Mersiv set of its kind. I don’t want to give too much away, but we’re really excited to share something we have put countless hours and days into developing for the next chapter of the Mersiv Sound Project. EDM.com: In your opinion, how does the Audiosphere experience differ from and rise above the traditional sound dispersion at Red Rocks? Andrew Kirschman: The Audiosphere, specifically for this event, is all about additional coverage. While there will certainly be key moments where sound will travel freely up and down, left and right, for a special listening experience, the main goal is to increase coverage in the audience area to create a more even listening experience for the patrons, regardless of where they are located in the amphitheatre. View the original article to see embedded media. EDM.com: What challenges do you face in creating this dynamic sound experience in an open-air venue as opposed to a contained venue like The Caverns? Is any fullness of sound lost to the wind, or do you anticipate that the rocks will amplify the effect? Andrew Kirschman: Compared to the debut of this project at The Caverns, the biggest change is just the sheer size of the audience area. Without the use of cutting edge processing for object based mixing (in this case D&B Audiotechnik’s “Soundscape”) the listening experience would be substantially impacted with different arrival times of multiple sources for the listener. Additionally, care has been put into ensuring that every listening position maintains some baseline of all sounds, regardless of their automation. Say a specific sound comes out of the arrays at the top of the amphitheatre, the person on the front row wouldn’t be able to hear it. To mitigate this, time has been spent to ensure that even if something may pan hard in one direction, it still has a baseline level emitting from all sources, so that content isn’t lost based on your location. EDM.com: How do you hope this project will leave its mark on Red Rocks and the broader respective scenes of music and sound design moving forward? Andrew Kirschman: This particular project, and our mission at AKA Event Productions in general, has been to add a new tool for creativity for the artist to express themselves. Doing this not only breathes new life into songs that may already be fan-favorites, but it also elevates the listening experience for everyone in the crowd. This win-win scenario hopefully stimulates new ideas, inspiration and allows artists new avenues to express their creativity by adding a new layer in which they can consider their art to be represented. 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Against a backdrop of towering red monoliths and star-filled Colorado skies, Martin Garrix is set to mark another milestone in his illustrious career by debuting at the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre. The upcoming performance, which the Dutch EDM superstar called "an absolute dream," is scheduled for Thursday, October 25th. Red Rocks, carved from ancient sandstone and rising dramatically against the Colorado sky, has hosted legendary performances from artists across genres, from The Beatles and Jimi Hendrix to more recent electronic music pioneers like Skrillex. The venue's natural acoustics and breathtaking views have made it a bucket-list destination for both performers and music enthusiasts. Thats rings especially true for Garrix, who is prevalently considered the world's top DJ. His long-awaited Red Rocks debut is expected to feature his signature high-energy production alongside visual elements designed specifically for the unique amphitheatre setting. Tickets are anticipated to sell out quickly. Garrix is launching a pre-sale tomorrow at 10am MT and fans can access it using the code FINALLYRR. The general on-sale will then take place Friday, April 4th at the same time. View the original article to see embedded media. Follow Martin Garrix:X: x.com/martingarrix Instagram: instagram.com/martingarrix TikTok: tiktok.com/@martingarrix Facebook: facebook.com/martin.garrix Spotify: spoti.fi/2YszVxQ

The beloved Suwannee Hulaween festival is returning and bringing with it an explosive array of multi-genre heavy-hitters in 2025. From Thursday, October 30th to Sunday, November 2nd at Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, Florida, festival-goers will be treated to a one-of-a-kind experience featuring headliners across the electronic, jam and indie music scenes. Leading the charge are returning fan-favorites ILLENIUM, Goose (performing two sets), Zeds Dead, LSZEE (LSDREAM and CloZee) and The String Cheese Incident. Other notable headliners include The Disco Biscuits, Sammy Virji, Anderson .Paak's DJ Pee .Wee and a special b2b set between Mersiv and EDM.com Class of 2025 star Tape B. Elsewhere on this year's lineup are Gorgon City, Tinlicker and Jade Cicada, as well as sets from rising stars like Odd Mob, SIPPY, it’s murph, Mary Droppinz and YDG, among many others. Festival veterans like BLOND:ISH and PEEKABOO will also return to Live Oak to keep the party going. And for those seeking something a bit different, Hulaween's organizers have announced the return of their 360° stage experience, OFF LIMITS, following a wildly successful debut in 2024. Located at Spirit Lake, the immersive stage will again feature underground dance music programming curated by DEF alongside with fire effects by Incendia and a Funktion-One sound system. Tickets are on sale now. You can watch the official Hulaween 2024 aftermovie below. Follow Suwannee Hulaween:Instagram: instagram.com/hulaweenfl X: x.com/hulaweenFL Facebook: facebook.com/suwanneehulaween

While a lot of clubs in the UK have been struggling Egg London has continued to thrive and is now reaching the incredible 22-year milestone. Following on from a major renovation which has seen a series of big improvements made to the club they have now planned a huge celebration for their 22nd anniversary. This birthday weekender sees the Australian sensation Levi heading up two nights of amazing music on his London debut. Having had a major breakthrough last year with his smash hit ‘Jump’ he’s now expanding his horizons with his first London show where he’ll have exclusive upgraded production to elevate the experience. Known for his signature blend of soul, R&B-infused house, and Afro rhythms he’s sure to bring the vibes to Egg London. 2024 saw some big changes for Egg London as it came under new leadership from Chapter 1 Creations along with undergoing an extensive renovation. The improvements go beyond just sprucing up the venue a bit as they’ve made significant upgrades to the sound system. They’ve installed the d&b Audiotechnik in the main room, the updated KV2 Audio system on the middle floor, and a reconfigured Funktion One in the Loft. This gives them one of, if not the best sound system in London. Egg London has a great series of events coming up including: April 5th – Chris Watson April 12th – Molly Mouse Showcase April 16th – Mums Against Donk May 10th – Peach Showcase May 17th – UKG Brunch Showcase June 14th – Sickick July 5th – Legacy Showcase To get more information on all Egg London events, click the link below: http://egglondon.co.uk/: Egg London Celebrates 22nd Anniversary With Levi London DebutYou can follow Egg London on their socials below:

As if yesterday's release of a 34-track album wasn't enough, Skrillex has announced a five-hour performance at Colorado's Red Rocks Amphitheatre. The marathon DJ set follows his first-ever five hour performance at the legendary open-air venue, a scintillating show he called "one of the best nights in my entire 35 years on planet Earth" back on April 29th, 2023. He's now poised to make lightning strike twice on May 13th, returning to Red Rocks after releasing his long-awaited fourth album, F*CK U SKRILLEX YOU THINK UR ANDY WARHOL BUT UR NOT!! <3. The set promises another retrospective, unfiltered journey through Skrillex's ageless sound, weaving threads of dubstep, trap, house and other genres he has long bent to his will. He's sculpting a moment, proving once again why he's the Warhol of wubs—whether the graffiti agrees or not. Skrillex is set to perform from 6:30pm to 11:30pm. Tickets will go on sale Friday, April 4th at 1pm MT and you can register for updates here. Follow Skrillex:X: x.com/skrillex Instagram: instagram.com/skrillex TikTok: tiktok.com/@skrillex Facebook: facebook.com/skrillex Spotify: tinyurl.com/naka2dyv

Alan Walker is taking over Central Park for an exclusive concert this spring. The masked EDM chart-topper is set to perform at the iconic NYC park on May 31, bringing the grand finale of his “Walkerworld” North American tour to City Parks’ seasonal SummerStage concert venue. While SummerStage hosts all kinds of musical performances across each of NYC’s five boroughs, the upcoming all-ages event will mark its premier electronic show in Central Park this year, as Walker showcases his immersive live show, dancey beats and emotional melodies beneath the Manhattan skyline—a tour-ending celebration that’s fittingly been dubbed “The Last Ride.” The Norwegian producer-DJ, whose colossal hits like “Faded” and “Alone” helped define an oft-referred-to “golden era” of mid-2010s EDM, is also sure to showcase plenty of new tunes from his latest album, Walkerworld 2.0, following its release in January. Have a listen to Walker’s Walkerworld 2.0 below and grab your tickets to Alan Walker presents “Walkerworld: The Last Ride” at Central Park SummerStage here via Ticketmaster. Featured image courtesy: Alan Walker. The post Alan Walker To Play Open-Air “Walkerworld” Tour Finale In Central Park appeared first on EDM Maniac. View the full article

It started with a simple X post and an RSVP link to Skrillex 5.6 million followers: "If you like my music and you’re in Miami Monday 3/31 RSVP here." At the top of the form, three words: "FUS W SKRILLEX." Below, a disclaimer—this was a request, not a guarantee. The event was shrouded in mystery, but that didn't stop fans from flooding the link, hoping for a chance to experience whatever Skrillex had in store after Miami Music Week. If you like my music and you’re in Miami Monday 3/31 RSVP here https://t.co/kayJkZ9anY pic.twitter.com/e9lCSNwnMq — Skrillex (@Skrillex) March 27, 2025 Then, on Sunday night, just one day after his historic return to the storied Ultra Music Festival Mainstage, a select few invitations started to roll in. The details were scarce but intriguing nonetheless: a listening event at Ice Palace, doors closing promptly at 8pm and a strict no-photo, no-video, no-audio recording policy. By Monday evening, we found ourselves outside the venue alongside roughly 80 diehard fans and fellow industry insiders all eagerly waiting to step foot into what would ultimately unfold as one of the most exclusive and intimate Skrillex experiences in recent memory. At check-in, our phones were sealed away in plastic bags—no distractions, no documentation, just the music. After stepping inside we were immediately met with a bold visual, a graffiti-scrawled message in bright orange: "F*CK YOU SKRILLEX YOU THINK YOU’RE ANDY WARHOL BUT UR NOT!! <3," a fittingly cryptic welcome sign for an event shrouded in mystery. Inside, the air was thick with incense and a hazy, smoky glow. A three-tiered platform stood at the center, scattered with oversized beanbags. People settled in, sipping beverages from an iced tea bar as a mellow reggae soundtrack played in the background. The room was palpably buzzing with anticipation. Once the doors closed, the room fell silent before Skrillex's stunning new album began to play, from start to finish, exactly as it was meant to be heard. Lights and lasers sliced through the haze as the music filled the space. At first, most swayed or nodded along from their beanbags, but as the energy built, it became impossible to stay seated. One by one, people stood up until the entire room was on their feet, moving to the music. About halfway through, Skrillex appeared, seemingly out of nowhere. The energy in the room spiked and suddenly everyone was dancing around him as the album continued. At this point, it wasn’t just a listening party anymore. It was a moment, a memory and a night that felt like a snapshot of electronic music history. By the final track, "AZASU," Skrillex stood amongst the crowd, taking a moment to thank the artists, creatives and fans who helped bring the album to life. Once the music wrapped, it was clear that the genre agnostic album was more of a mosaic, a retrospective mixtape stitched together with blog-era producer tags and nostalgic references. The way it was delivered, too, felt like a throwback to a musical era in which Skrillex played an instrumental role. As the night wrapped up, we walked away with exclusive merch: a t-shirt, poster featuring the album cover and tote bags stamped with, "You’re not supposed to be hearing this right now." And just when it seemed like the experience had come to an end, the email hit our inboxes. Skrillex sent the album directly to his fans via Dropbox, harkening back to the early days of DIY music discovery. The next day, Skrillex officially released F*CK U SKRILLEX YOU THINK UR ANDY WARHOL BUT UR NOT!! <3, a sprawling, 34-track album packed with explorative collaborations and groundbreaking bangers that made the intimate first listen feel even more special. You can listen to the mix below and find F*CK U SKRILLEX YOU THINK UR ANDY WARHOL BUT UR NOT!! <3 on streaming platforms here. Follow Skrillex:X: x.com/skrillex Instagram: instagram.com/skrillex TikTok: tiktok.com/@skrillex Facebook: facebook.com/skrillex Spotify: tinyurl.com/naka2dyv

To celebrate the release of Tempza’s latest single we asked him to share his own favourite MC-lead tracks. And he’s picked some good’uns. Get ready to spit some fire as you listen though this list jam packed with proper riddims. DJ Zinc – Drive By Car feat. Eksman – Bingo What a tune. I remember rinsing this tune on vinyl back in 2004/2005. Zinc needs no introduction, legendary status and a producer who has always championed MCs / vocalists and created so much magic with them. Eksman, my favourite all time MC and one of the reasons I do what I do now. I was lucky enough to be raving when this tune was getting played out live, what an era! Dub Phizix and Skeptical feat Strategy – Marka – Exit Records Josh and Matt Hybrid Minds played this on repeat at my wedding, which shows how strong our allegiance is with this tune. It was also played several times at their weddings too. It will also be played at all our daughter’s weddings too. Timeless perfection. Chase & Status, Bou – Baddadan ft. IRAH, Flowdan, Trigga, Takura – EMI Not much needed to be said. I was lucky enough to hear his tune be built in stages every week in Ibiza in 2023 during the C & S residency, an updated version each week. Feel like this tune has inspired a lot of MCs to make more music. P Money x Whiney – Buss The Red – Hospital Records So many tunes from Whiney and P Money should be on this list, they are my favourite DJ and MC combo for tunes and been lucky to see a few of their shows recently which went off. Buss the Red is unique, P Money has been a bit catalyst for many including me to turn their lyrics into tunes. DRS – The View ft LSB & Tyler Daley – Soul:r One of the best tunes in the history of drum and bass. Liquid anthem, a highlight of any day spent in the sun particularly in San Teodoro at Sun and Bass while massaging sun cream into my bald head. Thank you Luke, Del and Tyler for goodness. K Motionz – Hack It (ft. Duskee) – UKF How a producer and MC can come together flawlessly to make a banger. Duskee is one of those MCs who has made a lane all of his own, original in every way. Sending it for 6 off the planet. I’ve been lucky enough to work with K Motionz on “breathe” a few years back, the guy is a champion at letting an MC shine on a tune while building magic around it. ICICLE feat SP:MC – DREADNAUGHT – SHOGUN AUDIO One of the most perfect combos I’ve ever heard on a track. First heard Dreadnaught at Sun and Bass at Ambra Night in the inside Gazebo area. SP has a voice that can cut through any track and elevate it to something special. 11/10 and always will be this tune. Listen to Tempza, Emba & Cooky’s Proper Riddim below.

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Last weekend at Ultra Music Festival, there were at least a few people who trusted the wrong people to sell them festival tickets. Victims told the police that they bought two wristbands for $1200 in cash from Duckett. They were then denied entry and told those wristbands were fraudulent. They went back to Duckett to get their money back, but he said he could only give them $400 back because he spent the rest. That’s when they went to alert the police and identified Duckett for them. On Saturday, an undercover officer noticed Timothy Tedford and Carlton Tedford discussing prices of wristbands with a group of people. Carlton passed out the wristbands for the buyers to put them on. Timothy would escort them inside and then collect the wristbands back. After the wristbands were returned, the police stopped him. The scam was to sell wristbands, walk the victims into the event, collect the wristbands back, and repeat the process with others. Timothy Tedford, Carlon Tedford, and Christopher Duckett are each facing felony charges after undercover officers said they were observed selling Ultra wristbands to patrons. During the arrests of Carlon and Timothy, a third man reached over the officers and tried to remove a fanny pack that was strapped to Carlon. The man was taken into custody. Safe to say that none of these suspects were legally allowed to conduct any business in the City of Miami. The post 3 Arrested in Counterfeit Ultra Ticket Scheme appeared first on EDMTunes.

The Hulaween 2025 lineup is out, one that always sucks you into each name, imaging the nights ahead. As we peer into the depths of the lineup we find 6-sets by The String Cheese Incident, a magnetic pole to the whole modern music festival world and our former writer Disco Lines making the bill, plus Tinlicker tucked away at the bottom equipped to steal the festival as their placement on the lineup fits a sweet spot of live performance, long grooves, vocals that whisk you away, and progressive dance music that will bring the whole crowd together. Hulaween 2025 Lineup The lineup persists with this year’s debut dance music headliners include LSZEE (collaborative project of bass masters CloZee & LSDREAM), UKG purveyor Sammy Virji, versatile music aficionado DJ Pee .Wee (aka Anderson .Paak, who is bringing his DJ alias to Hulaween after playing the festival in 2016 and 2019 with his Free Nationals band), and Tape B b2b Mersiv (playing together at the festival for the first time, and as well as bringing back their vaunted solo sets following previous Hulaween solo performances). Hulaween will also usher in festival debut live performances from Australian electro-pop group Parcels and psychedelic rock outfit Glass Beams. These artists will be accompanied by heavy-hitting Hulaween veteran headliners such as festival-ringleaders The String Cheese Incident, acclaimed indie-jam quartet piece Goose (2x sets), Hulaween staple Joe Russo’s Almost Dead, and Philadelphia-bred jamtronica outfit The Disco Biscuits (2x sets + a rare performance by their all instrumental side project alias, Tractorbeam, late night at Spirit Lake) – a collection of acts that reinforce Hulaween’s roots in band-focused music. On the electronic music front, Hulaween is bringing back headliners such as Deadbeats-label bosses / bass music juggernauts Zeds Dead, and Billboard-charting producer ILLENIUM. The Hulaween 2025 lineup also boasts an impressive array of dance music support acts making their festival debut, such as genre-blending master ATRIP, Parisian afrohouse artist Alex Wann, infectious electronic producer Odd Mob, G-house producer Dr. Fresch, bruising bass music artist YDG, tech-house guru Westend, genre-blending house maestro it’s murph, melodic house duo Sultan + Shepard (DJ set), electronic experimenter Jade Cicada, melodic house expert Le Youth, and Latin-infused tech-house producer Maz. Dance music acts returning to Hulaween include beloved UK house duo Gorgon City, dubstep king PEEKABOO, and ABRACADABRA-label boss BLOND:ISH. On the live front, acts making their debut festival performances include soulful producer/multi-instrumentalist Arc De Soleil, rock/country jammer Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country, iconic jazz-infused hip-hop trio Digable Planets, genre-blending New Jersey quintet Dogs In A Pile, and 2 sets from legendary jam rock band moe. Veteran Hulaween live acts returning for 2025 include funky indie-dance duo Franc Moody, virtuosic guitar player Molly Tuttle, funk-jam band Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, and bluegrass outfit The Infamous Stringdusters featuring a rare special guest addition of two-time GRAMMY-nominated artist Sierra Hull during their set. The Hulaween 2025 lineup is rounded out by acts such as BALTHVS, Ahadadream, Baauer, borne, Cole Knight, Colton Bowlin, Conducta, Distinct Motive, Grace Bowers & The Hodge Podge, Jigitz, Linska, Mary Droppinz, Nikita, The Wicked, OkayJake b2b Stvsh, Oma, Parlor Greens, Shadowgrass, Shima, SIPPY, SML, SunSquabi, Susto String Band, Villager, Vincent Antone, WonkyWilla, and more. Hulaween is also thrilled to announce that the 360-stage experience OFF LIMITS will be returning for the 2025 edition following a wildly successful debut in 2024. The stage is located at Spirit Lake and features underground dance music programming curated by DEF, as well as fire effects by Incendia and a Funktion-One sound system. Last year’s OFF LIMITS performers included acclaimed names such as Azzecca, Justin Jay b2b Nala, Riordan, Taiki Nulight, Will Clarke, and more. Since its inception in 2013, Hulaween has evolved into one of the country’s most coveted cross-genre affairs. Over the course of the past decade, Hulaween has hosted a plethora of world-class artists at the Spirit of the Suwannee’s idyllic grounds, which serves as the perfect setting for attendees to fully immerse themselves in Florida’s lush, enchanting nature. Hulaween’s Spirit Lake is heralded as one of the leading immersive art experiences across American festivals, brimming with talented sculptors, fire/metal workers, painters, performance art thespians, and lighting designers. Attendees can revel in lakefront holographic projection mapping, hypnotizing light shows, and interactive installations. Hulaween offers a variety of ticketing tiers for the 2025 festival, including GA+, which offers a dedicated lounge with a private bar, access to air-conditioned restrooms, and a concierge service. Primitive camping is included with GA, GA+, and VIP ticket options with car/RV camping passes available for an additional purchase. VIP ticketing tiers include VIP admission, indoor bathrooms, VIP viewing areas, swag bags, complimentary golf cart rides, and VIP primitive camping for Mummy and Werewolf. The Witch VIP package (SOLD OUT) also includes a pre-set glamping tent and 2 VIP admission tickets plus catered meals. The Goblin (SOLD OUT) and Vampire packages include VIP amenities plus an RV pass and VIP admission for 2 or 4 people, respectively. The Zombie package includes a VIP cabin on-site at the festival, VIP amenities, and VIP admission for 4 people. Attendees can also opt to purchase early arrival passes to set up their campsites ahead of the festival opening on Thursday. Tickets are available to purchase at https://hulaween.com/. Stay tuned for additional Hulaween announcements, including the OFF LIMITS programming by DEF for the 2025 edition. The post Hulaween Shares the Top-Notch Lineup for 2025, 12-Years in the Making appeared first on EDM | Electronic Music | EDM Music | EDM Festivals | EDM Events.

Brazilian DJ/Producer GREG (BR) has been making waves in the house scene for years and in 2024 the tide came in as he reached a career high with ‘Still My Baby.’ With this he reached number 1 in Beatport’s Global Chart and he’s now looking to achieve similar heights with his new track ‘Ibiza Nights.’ Having already made a great start to 2025 with the release of the ‘Whispers EP’ and his remix of Biscits’ ‘Freak’ he’s continuing that momentum with another groovy hit. ‘Ibiza Nights’ takes some afro house and funk influence that meshes together breathing life into a song that certainly feels at home on a beach in Ibiza. It reminds you of the golden age of house with it’s deep and groovy bassline and infectious melodies that keep you hooked in. The hypnotic and euphoric feel are sculpted exquisitely by GREG (BR) showing how he’s a true master of his craft. His talent for transcending genres is evident across his impressive catalogue of music. With plenty more club bangers planned for release over the rest of 2025 paired with his rapidly accelerating momentum this could be GREG (BR)’s biggest year yet. The transition from being an exciting name to a household name is a hard one to make but GREG (BR) is making that shift look easy with amazing tracks like ‘Ibiza Nights.’ Check out GREG (BR) on his socials below:

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I want to draw your attention to the fantastic news that the indie-pop trio Autoheart has released new music! With the announcement of their highly anticipated fourth album, “Heartlands,” they have shared the lead single “Sad Divide.” This title perfectly embodies the signature melancholy that Autoheart fans adore. It’s a powerful track that holds the potential to resonate deeply and become a standout hit. I truly appreciate Autoheart’s lyrical dialogues. They effectively highlight important topics with eloquence, using their voice to facilitate meaningful conversations through their thoughtful social commentary. Their willingness to engage in difficult discussions is commendable, as they thoughtfully share their informed insights and perspectives. This approach fosters understanding and invites others to join in the dialogue. “We wanted to capture that feeling of trying to bridge a gap that feels impossible to cross,” says lead vocalist Jody Gadsden, on the latest track “Sad Divide.” The narratives they present consistently offer a captivating perspective. In “Sad Divide,” the lyrics strikingly juxtapose the theme of connection against the backdrop of emotional distance. This thought-provoking exploration unfolds in depth, as they skillfully employ various similes to unveil a fresh understanding of the song’s message. The artwork and accompanying video is Autoheart’s first collaboration with animator, illustrator and musician Alex Benson, creator of the viral Dang project which the band are fans of – more on which is to come… “Sad Divide” heralds the arrival of “Heartlands“, an album deeply influenced by the band’s transformative journey across the USA during their recent sell-out tour. This release transcends mere homage to the remarkable landmarks they experienced; it is crafted with love for their devoted fans, the “heartheads.” It serves as an evocative reflection of America, capturing both its vibrant reality and the dreams that shape it. Stay tuned for exciting updates about Autoheart, as I strongly suspect that a wave of fresh music releases is just around the corner. Additionally, I’m eagerly hoping for the announcement of live performance dates. Let’s keep our eyes peeled for those thrilling announcements! Connect with Autoheart X: https://x.com/Autoheart Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/autoheartvision/ The post Watch “Sad Divide” by Autoheart appeared first on EQ Music Blog. View the full article