Michigan State Police Director Pens Electric Forest Op-Ed & It’s Not What You’d Expect

There are a lot reasons that Electric Forest in Michigan remains a favorite festival among most who have experienced it. Beyond the stages, the lineup, the magical setting, it’s also the community relations between promoters Insomniac and Madison House and the locals. Col. Joe Gasper, director the Michigan State Police`, …

Calvin Harris, David Guetta & Many More Join Forces for Top Notch New Curated Summer Playlist

Amazon Music is keeping it fresh with “The Summer Sessions” — a brand new, eight week pop-up playlist series. Coming up, hand selected music from Calvin Harris, Mark Ronson, David Guetta, Anna Lunoe, Gorgon City, and more! Summer dance anthems 2019 are sure to be included, plus plenty throwback dance …

Conrank Answers The Question "What's A FKNG Conrank" On Extraordinary Debut Album [Interview]

I’ve spent the better part an hour trying to figure out how to start this album review, bouncing back and forth between eloquent similes and haphazard comparisons, only to arrive at one conclusion: Conrank just dropped one my favorite albums the year, What’s A FKNG Conrank. At the end the day, …

Jillian Shea Continues Her Pop/Future Bass Mashup With Another Impeccable Single, 'Talk Too Loud'

“You know when you say what’s on your mind and get judged? Same.” Is the only description “Talk Too Loud,” the new single on Jillian Shea’s Soundcloud and it’s really all that’s needed. The song’s title and lyrics are clear, and based on them it’s also clear that Shea didn’t …

Calvin Harris Dethroned As Highest Paid DJ for First Time Since 2013

The Chainsmokers, Marshmello, & Calvin Harris Land On Forbes Highest-Paid Entertainers 2019 Today, Forbes revealed its 2019 list for 100 Highest-Paid Entertainers in the world. The list includes athletes, musicians, actors, “personalities,” authors, comedians, and even one magician. The two top spots are taken by Taylor Swift and Kylie Jenner, …

Moon Boots Announces 2nd Album 'Bimini Road' With The Soulful New Jam 'Tied Up'

After a foray into exotic psychedelia with his ‘Keramas / Harpanet ,’ producer / DJ / keyboardist Moon Boots returns to his jazzy house foundations with ‘Tied Up’, an ode to the bonds love and/or bondage (depending on your perspective). Boots and his friend, Brooklyn nightlife fixture Steven Klavier, channel …

Marshmello’s Manager Reveals The True Reason for Mello’s Crazy Success: Another Artist

Skrillex has an unprecedented amount influence on the electronic music industry — and probably one the greatest examples to date comes in the form Marshmello. The masked producer’s new “More Than Music” mini-doc focuses on his rise to superstardom and heralds Skrillex as one the early believers. The documentary doesn’t …

Spring Awakening Delivers Another Unforgettable Year Under Its Own Skyline [REVIEW]

Nothing worth working for comes easy — and Spring Awakening Music Festival (SAMF) knows it best. In recent years, the music festival has jumped through hoops, changing venues from Soldier Field to Addams/Medill Park to its new home in Hfman Estates. Physical and logistical challenges that could otherwise prove dooming for such a …

Multiple Injured & Hospitalized After Fan Hijacks ATV At Festival, Drives Into Crowd

Seven people were injured and four hospitalized when a man drove a stolen “side-by-side ATV” into the crowd at Curiosity Music Festival in British Columbia last weekend. According to the festival, on-site medical staff was treating a man in his 20s when he proceeded to assault the staff and hijacked their …

Hannah Wants Talks Etiquette Label, Travel Gym Routines & More In Exclusive Interview

Born Hannah Alicia Smith, Birmingham-based DJ and producer Hannah Wants has developed quite a name for herself in the electronic music scene. Following an 18-month battle with breast cancer, the former pressional soccer player-turned DJ/producer has ramped it up in full force, just wrapping up a month-long tour through the …

Kaskade Just Cancelled His Summer Festival with Just Two Weeks To Go

Kaskade just announced the third annual SunSoaked music festival has been canceled. The beachside event in Southern California, a collaboration between the producer and Live Nation, was “falling short” after two successful installments. What Kaskade previously described as a “personal love letter” from himself to summer, will sadly not go …

GRiZ Gives Us The 3-Track Dubstep EP We've All Been Waiting For, 'Bangers[1].zip' [MUST LISTEN]

Fresh f his fifth studio album Ride Waves, GRiZ has unleashed his Bangers1].zip to keep the good vibes going. The three-song EP highlights the producer’s heavy electronic side, with each track drawing on classic dubstep influence whilst maintaining that signature GRiZ charm. Fans who have seen GRiZ on his most recent Ride …

Jeffrey Sutorius Makes Statement As He Regains Control Of Dash Berlin Socials

Just days after Dash Berlin put out an ficial statement, ending their feud with longtime partner Jeffrey Sutorius and giving him full creative control over the project (our article covering the statement initially erroneously claimed the project was ending as a whole; we regret the error) — he has some words …

SECOND SKY LIVE STREAM: PORTER ROBINSON, MADEON & MORE

Porter Robinson’s Second Sky Music Festival ficially begins today in Oakland, California! Expanded to two days after intense and overwhelming fan interest, the lineup includes many Porter’s own friends and personal inspirations like Madeon, G Jones, Cashmere Cat, Anamanaguchi, and more. Second Sky begins today at noon with an opening …

Ducky Shares New Track "Addicted To Your Distance," Out Now On Deadbeats

Out today on Deadbeats, Ducky has shared her new track “Addicted To Your Distance.” The song was first debuted during her recent EDC performance, where she also unveiled her new live setup complete with live guitar, drums and vocals — all played by her. “Addicted” is a frenetic, chaotic, and rough …

FULL SET: Porter Robinson’s Entire Stand-In Set for Martin Garrix Has Been Uploaded

Whenever Porter Robinson takes the stage — either as himself or Virtual Self — it’s truly something special. His performances under both personas at Ultra Korea 2019 over the weekend were no exception. The premier music festival, which boasts the world’s top EDM DJs, unparalleled stage design and top-tier production, …

Hot Since 82 teases long-awaited ‘8-track’ album with new single ‘You Are The Light’

UK techno & house star Hot Since 82 will release his project ‘8-track’ in July, an expanded collection tracks that he has been working on for over two years. New single ‘You Are The Light’ is the third taste the album, after ‘Buggin’ and ‘Bloodlines’ already picked up 9 million …

Diplo Teams Up With Charli XCX To Cover Spice Girls' "Wannabe" to Perfection

Get ready for a blast from the past! Diplo just spiced up our lives with a totally amazing and unexpected cover the Spice Girls‘ smash hit “Wannabe.” Charli XCX provides the vocals for this 90s music revival, as Herve Pagez and Diplo breathe new, rhythmic life into the timeless guilty pleasure track. We’re instantly …

This Dance Music Legend Just Had To Apologize To Natalie Portman for Creepily Claiming They Dated

Last week, actress Natalie Portman pointed out some flaws with Moby‘s most recent memoir, Then It Fell Apart. For starters, she was 18 not 20 when they began hanging out. And her side the story is quite different. She referenced an excerpt from the book that described them as “dating,” which …

The Chainsmokers’ Documentary Is Here & Watching It Will Make You Hate Them A Lot Less

The Chainsmokers‘ Memories documentary recently hit YouTube and it’s a must-watch for the dance music community and pop lovers alike. It’s much more than just an inside look at their live performances, it’s like a diary straight from Alex Pall and Andrew Taggart, the duo’s drummer Matt McGuire and others …

Here Is Our List Of 4 Must See Sets From Each Day Of Gather Outdoor Music Festival

New York City’s techno & house juggernaut Teksupport are bringing themselves into the Catskill Mountains this Memorial Day Weekend with the 1st edition the Gather Outdoor Music Festival. With 2 jam-packed days some the biggest names in the techno & house scene, we decided to pick 4 sets from each day …

Flume Made A New Song Just for His Friend’s Birthday & You Can Only Listen To It Here

This past weekend, LA-based photographer Britt Lucas was celebrating her birthday. Among those joining her in the festivities were both producer Flume and comedian Paige Elkington. Normally, this wouldn’t be cause for coverage, but as it turns out, Flume made a whole new composition specifically for Lucas’ birthday — and it will …

Festival Cancelled Overnight After Promoter’s Arrest, Compared To Fyre Fest

Another destination weekend celebration is drawing parallels with the most notorious festival disaster all time. However, there’s one major difference between Orange Crush and Fyre Festival — Orange Crush actually happened. Well, kinda. Orange Crush on Tybee Island in Georgia faced severe complications over the weekend when the organizer was …

What if Martin Garrix or Marshmello Made Fisher’s Hit “Losing It” [MUST LISTEN]

In 2018, Fisher’s “Losing It” became one the most viral dance music tracks our generation. The trend has continued into 2019, with the track being played out by anyone and everyone, regardless genre or style. But when you hear other artists playing it, it begs the question… what would “Losing …

Skrillex Confirms New Music Is On The Way: "I’m about to start putting in this new work , going full speed ahead"

It is about time folks. After over a year writing about the new rumors around ‘s upcoming body work. The man himself has acknowledged that something is underway. In a series tweets this weekend, Skrillex touched on the fact that rumors have been flying for quite a while now. He …

Skrillex Backs EDM Jokester Salvatore Ganacci for New Single & Hilarious Music Video

If you’re turned f by Salvatore Ganacci’s on-stage antics, you’re probably a curmudgeon. The Bosnian-born Swedish DJ stole the hearts many at last year’s Tomorrowland with his wild and crazy acrobatics and personality, but he also has the production chops to back it up. Out now on Skrillex’s OWSLA is Ganacci’s …

Adventure Club, Krewella and Crankdat Team Up On New Single – 'Next Life'

This is one heck an unexpected collaboration. To say this unlikely group three very different artists uniting on a single was a surprise is an understatement. So how does this blend genres, styles, and personalities sound when all rolled into one package? Well actually, like exactly how you might think. …

Here’s How To Get Your Own Personal Spotify Festival Lineup That Everyone Is Talking About

Ever wondered what your Spotify listening habits would look like visualized as a festival lineup? Wonder no longer! The app Festify crawls your Spotify play history and creates a unique lineup for you with your top 24 artists from the past month, past six months, and all time. It’s as …

Learn Music Production From The Same Guy Who Taught Martin Garrix [Details]

The man who taught Martin Garrix how to produce music seeks to educate the next generation producers. Mark Otten is set to teach class at STMPD Studios in Amsterdam. When it comes to learning music production, there are endless options out there. Online courses, full-on academies, tutorials and the always trusty YouTube. …

Producer Wish I Was Collaborates With Make-A-Wish Teen Kara Kuper on “Ready To Start” for PSA

In celebration World Wish Day taking place on April 29, Australian producer Wish I Was (aka tyDi) has teamed up with 18-year-old wish teenager Kara Kuper for a heartwarming and truly inspiring track, “Ready To Start.” “Ready To Start” is an anthem encouragement, self confidence and strength to face whatever …

GRiZ Beautifully Blends Music & Culture With 5th Studio Album 'Ride Waves'

Multi-instrumentalist producer and performer GRiZ has released his fifth studio , Ride Waves and it does NOT disappoint. Drenched in the creative passion and cultural connectivity the artist, the sees GRiZ immerse himself into the soundscapes his influences and the causes today. Everything that GRiZ does encapsulates a feeling. Whether it …

STUDY: Scary Monster & Nice Sprites Prevents… Mosquito Breeding?

“Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites,” a Skrillex classic, is apparently a secret weapon against mosquito sex, according to a new study. The Aedes aegypti aka yellow fever mosquito is prone to carrying diseases, but the low frequencies heard in a dubstep song such as this can actually disrupt the mating process. …

Your EDM Premiere: FREAK ON's Debut EP Out Now via The Prescription Records

FREAK ON has arrived with an instinctive debut EP — a double dose his sharp, unmistakable sound. The Prescription Records proudly presents the Freak Like This EP, a 2-track snapshot FREAK ON’s freaky fresh, but ultra deadly vibe. Attitude is everything and it’s easy to hear the confidence engrained into this project through …

Dangerous Conditions & Even Worse Organization Results In “Fyre Festival 2.0”

A festival in Australia headlined by The Presets, Hayden James, and Hot Dub Time Machine is being dubbed Fyre Festival 2.0 after a disappointed showing culminated in a “dangerous” weather event and festival cancellation. Wine Machine is a traveling festival with five dates across Australia in March and April. This …

10 Reasons Why Shaq’s Fun House is Miami Music Week’s Best Event

SHAQ, aka DJ Diesel, is bringing his carnival-themed music festival, Shaq’s Fun House to Miami once again on March 29th during the biggest week for dance music in the world – Miami Music Week. This will be the third-ever installment “Shaq’s Fun House” and the second to take place in Miami. While the majority the Fun …

Karma Fields' New Album Is The Best Hidden Gem This Week

The mysterious Karma Fields launched his debut album NEW AGE | DARK AGE in 2016 to middling evaluations, by no means garnering any dangerous press, nor any exceedingly praiseworthy evaluations, both. This, regardless of collaborations with Cape Fear actress Juliette Lewis, Talib Kweli, and Kerli. Now, three years later, Karma Fields returns along …