A new European Union bill requiring outdated copyright laws to be updated has ficially been approved. After two years debate, the controversial bill intended to bring the issue copyright in line with the digital age is nearing a close. The issue outdated copyright laws placed artists and creativity firmly against …
Rezz’s collaborations have always bore the sweetest fruit – just look at and tracks like “H E X” with 1788-L or “Toxin” with Fytch. But now, she’s preparing for the biggest collaboration her career and we have a sneaking feeling that fans aren’t ready. Rezz announced a little over an …
British producer Mat Zo recently took to Twitter to air out some thoughts about his use marijuana. He expressed regret about how it has affected his social interactions and how it makes him feel immature. While the dependence obviously doesn’t make him actually immature, he feels “if anything he has] …
Noya is back with his awaited debut LP, “Fortitude”. Definitely marking his most ambitious release yet, “Fortitude” stays true to Noya’s “pretty much all things sci-fi” influences. During ten chaotic tracks, Noja proves he’s not bounded by genres and fers cinematic gems (“Staging”, “Torn Apart feat. Katie Davies”, “The Way …
Although he might seem new to the scene, LA based producer Petticoat is far from being the new kid on the block. Over the past 6 months he’s been proving his worth releasing some crazy originals and replicating a style that seems inherently natural for him. Entitled “Ferrluid”, the single …
The Chainsmokers have been winning the hearts OG fans back over the last year since their return to the dance music paradigm. One their most convincing efforts so far has been their balls to wall collaboration with NGHTMRE. It seems that the collaboration has produced a bit a friendship as …
Katile is one my favorite up and coming pop artists, and for good reason. She just released an enormous electronic track titled “So Caught Up.” It’s been a while since I’ve heard a track this catchy. Huge vocals and a euphoric, synth filled drop make this tune something I’ll be …
There’s little room for acceptance fenders in the era #MeToo and general sexual harassment and assault awareness. However, that hasn’t stopped massive music festival and conference Amsterdam Dance Event from removing a label head and DJ who made sexist remarks last year. ADE has even defied a petition asking for …
It’s always a bold move for an artist to launch a new project, but it’s never done with disregard. Something so monumental requires planning, a trajectory, and a vision. MADGRRL has all those things plus a debut track called “GIVE IT UP.” “GIVE IT UP” is the perfect embodiment the …
More Artists are Opening Up to Destigmatize Mental Health Issues Since the tragic passing EDM legend Avicii, more artists have been speaking up regarding mental health. So many common, startling threads run through many these messages. “The constant touring takes its toll.” “Drugs and alcohol are so prevalent, you’ll do …
We are almost half way through September, and you know what that means folks: IT’S OFFICIAL SPOOKY SEASON. In the coming weeks, we will see Skeletal doot memes, costumes, warmer weather lending itself to layered clothing, cuffing season – but most importantly RL Grime’s Halloween Mixtape. Last year’s mix lent …
You know that feeling when an ID has you up late at night? That 10 or 15 seconds you just captured from the show is playing on a loop and you’re thinking, “What is this?!” That’s exactly what happened to a Kaskade fan a couple nights ago — still awake …
Google’s ficial announcement it’s new electronic products is set for October 9 in New York City. However, over the past several months, there has been so much leaked information that we’re asking ourselves if a big reveal day is even worth it. Recently a conspiracy started, focused on the Google …
Ilk makes his debut on Blocks & Escher’s Narratives label later this month with sublime track ‘The Sound Of Falling’. Released as part of a two-tracker backed by a rowdy tech-step cut from Metalheadz alumnus SB81, ‘The Sound Of Falling’ is a masterclass in width and contrasts of pace, earning it …
Kaskade and Odesza are as similar as they are unique. Both artists work tirelessly to craft emotion-filled music which stops crowds in their tracks. While one works in electro and house, the other favors an indie vibe filled with trap and future elements. This past weekend Kaskade played out a …
Dillon Francis is always a good time and with every interview we learn something new. Just recently, he stopped by the to talk his forthcoming, all-Spanish album Wut Wut and more. From the real story behind moombahton, to getting sampled by Nicki Minaj, to his love for Panic! at the Disco’s …
EDM legend Martin Solveig has unveiled the Dillon Francis remix his summer hit ‘My Love’, Solveig’s summer smash hit which has passed over 4 million streams on Spotify. Providing his own vocals on the track, the June original ‘My Love’ arrived in the midst another hectic summer season for Martin, …
Dutch Guitarist, DJ, and Producer, San Holo, has finnaly announced his long-awaited debut album, album1, is slated for release on September 21st. San will also embark on a 35 date tour across North America to celebrate the release, which kicks f on October 31st. Tickets and VIP Package on sale …
ZHU broke onto the scene hard and fast. His enigmatic and anonymous debut helped build hype around his sound. Immediately fans believed ZHU was a side project Skrillex. His music was just that good. The release ‘Wasted’ only pushed him farther into fame as the song broke into the mainstream …
The entertainment industry and pop culture, in general, is experiencing an epidemic both suicides and drug overdoses. Actually, the United States is in general. Both addiction and depression are two subjects which still have a ton stigma revolving around them. Even as science continues to prove the legitimacy the medical …
There are two things we’ll never get sick hearing: 1) “Don’t You Worry Child” and 2) “Swedish House Mafia is back!” Which also happens to be why the video below sounds like sweet, sweet music to our ears. Steve Angello recently played the epic Tomorrowland presents Garden Madness residency at Ushuaïa. As he dropped …
Ariana Grande, just like the rest us, is dealing with the tragic news Mac Miller‘s . Unfortunately, being his ex-girlfirend has had some absolutely horrific and wildly unfair implications in this already difficult time. All eyes have been on the couple since they first got together in 2012. Naturally, in …
ZHU released the in April, giving fans a little over four months to sit with those seven incredible songs and fully play them out – even potentially giving them enough time to get overplayed. To release the full album with Pt1 entirely intact, in the same order, before the new songs, is …
After a whirlwind tour bringing him all over the globe, Michigan-born DJ and Producer Marc Kinchen, otherwise known as MK, is back with another single – this time with Brit Award nominee Jonas Blue and chart-topping vocalist Becky Hill. “Back & Forth” fits the mold a UK Deep House track …
Following the release his debut single with PRMD Music/ICONS Music, “Me And My Friends” feat. Angel Taylor, multifaceted DJ/producer HARBER returns with a brand new remix on the iconic imprint. Putting his spin on the alternative rock-inspired “Solo” by Prismo, HARBER’s rendition reshapes the track into an explosive, dance-floor-ready masterpiece. …
Two years ago, NGHTMRE & SLANDER debuted their brand new stage structure – “The ATOM” – for their Gud Vibrations shows when they sold out 2 nights in a row at the Hollywood Palladium. Now this unique stage rig is making its way to Red Rocks this September for TRAPFEST presents …
Los Angeles based alternative singer, songwriter and producer Gabriel Black is back with a another chill and rhythmic single. Entitled “beautiful life”, it’s a track that is in the smooth style we have come to see from this artist. The song flows and moves in a very chill, vibey way. …
While the dance music community is showing its support to Hardwell as he announces a touring hiatus to focus on himself, Deadmau5 is up to his old tricks. Today Hardwell announced that he will be stopping all shows effective immediately, with one exception, for the foreseeable future. As we can’t …
Skrillex and Ty Dolla $ign may have been up to no good this Wednesday evening. The legendary American DJ & world renown rapper were stopped along with five others by a police ficer in Atlanta. The reason for this was the suspicious smell marijuana coming from their vehicle. The ficer …
As Avicii’s birthday approaches tomorrow, Hardwell took to social media today to pen a heartbreaking message to his fans. In what’s sure to be a stunning move, he took the tough decision taking an indefinite touring hiatus. In what will be a haunting reminder Avicii’s struggles, Hardwell is showing that …
Freddy Todd seems to be in the sort sweet spot bubble dubstep producers who are known for popular style but can also do what they want. This comes, in part, from Todd’s being signed to Liquid Stranger’s WAKAAN imprint but he also seems to have a healthy “fuck ‘em” attitude …
Back when the original Snapchat Spectacles were announced many users were excited about being able to add another way recording their videos but felt indifferent about the way the glasses looked. Fortunately the Spectacles are making a return with a new high fashion design. Snapchat has just announced two new …
ZHU is easily one dance music’s most enigmatic producers and performers, breaking onto the scene in 2015 with veiled mystery and an identity everyone was dying to know. Over the years, he quietly began to come out hiding, letting his music speak for itself and shedding the protection anonymity in …
The fate Dash Berlin without its longtime frontman Jeffrey Sutorius is in wild jeopardy, but Sutorius himself is soldiering on as a solo act and has just dropped his debut vinyl mix on Mixcloud. The mix is one hour modern and classic trance hits, from the likes Madonna, Cygnus X, …
It seems like RÜFÜS DU SOL may be going in a darker direction for their new album. The dance trio released the third single from their upcoming third album Solace yesterday, titled “Lost in My Mind.” The single comes with all the usual RÜFÜS hallmarks, but with a darker twist. As usual, …
David Guetta is no foreign name to the music world. Since he started DJing in the 80’s, he has collected awards such as DJ Mag’s number one DJ in 2011 and creating the number one dance-pop collaboration all time with ‘When Loves Takes Over’. Recently rumors about Guetta producing under …
Is there anything more special than when you include your family and friends in a project that is dear to your heart? It seems as though Porter Robinson gets it as he has included his brother in his latest undertaking When the ambitious twenty-six-year-old first launched Virtual Self, no one could …
Tomorrowland ficially revealed its first wave headliners for the upcoming inaugural winter edition. Tomorrowland Winter, first announced in March, will play host to some usual but big name DJs along with a few surprises. So far Tomorrowland revealed Armin van Buuren, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Martin Garrix, and Steve Aoki. Additionally, we’ll also …
In probably what is the weirdest musical feud literally all time, Die Antwoord has responded to Eminem’s small shot he fired towards the South African group in the track ‘Greatest’ from his latest album. It all started when Eminem accidentally mispronounced the duo’s name many years ago. The pair replied …
As an EDM-driven blog, it is our God given duty to report on anything and everything that electronic overlord deadmau5 does. With that being said, we’re here to bring you the news deadmau5’s newest family member: Copycat. Joining his two already famous little critters Meowingtons and “The Other Cat,” Copycat …
Sander Van Doorn & D.O.D – Let It Go Sander van Doorn & D.O.D have teamed up to bring us their new track ‘Let It Go’, and we couldn’t be happier. Sander van Doorn is known for his Progressive house and Electro sound, while the U.K.‘s D.O.D. is known for …
Five singles from Disclosure. A debut EP from rising star 1788-L. The second album from REZZ. Singles from San Holo, Marshmello and more. August was a busy month, but we’ve got you covered. Check out Your EDM‘s Month in Music playlist for August below: Month in Music – August 2018 Disclosure …
Getter – Made For You (Alone Again) Today marks the day that Getter releases the second track Visceral. “Made For You” is a bit a far cry away from the all-too familiar bangers he releases. – But let’s not jump the gun here, the full album Visceral drops on mau5trap records …
Tom Swoon Sentenced to Almost 5 Years in Prison Dorian Tomasiak, aka Tom Swoon, has been sentenced for his role in a DUI manslaughter crash on December 5, 2017. The Polish music artist ran over and killed a man while under the influence alcohol. Swoon has no recollection why he …
Master TC And The Visitors dropped an extremely encouraging debut album Visitation Rights on the 4th of July 2018. The eclectic band offers the listeners a time travel through various epochs from the classical Vaudeville to the Victorian Steam Punk era, landing in modern and even futuristic times. The 12-track …
K.C Collins shocked the world earlier this month, when he dropped his first ever track titled “Girl Where You Been?” The actor turned musician showed everyone his strong vocals, while melting heart left and right. In this new video, we can clearly see K.C’s strong charisma as he sings about …
As we are only a month or so away from the beginning the iconic Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE), details about the conference are beginning to emerge. One the most interesting storylines so far is that event organizers have secured permits to upcycle an old prison into a venue for the …
As the days push on from the end Burning Man we continue to see more and more footage from the incredible event. While we have already dropped a bit coverage on Diplo’s magic journey, including a B2B with Flume as well as Skrillex’s B2B with TokiMonsta, today brings even more …
Labor Day has come and gone, unficially wrapping up summer, and now people have their eyes on Halloween. Jawbreaker Festival, a brand-new Midwest Halloween event series, hopes to be the part that focus. The festival recently made their debut announcement along with the two-day lineup. Zedd, ODESZA, Louis The Child …
i_o – Fatal Error By definition, a fatal error is “an error that causes a program to terminate without any warning or saving its state.” According to multiple sources, the cause fatal errors are terribly difficult to determine. However, there are a few usual culprits, like invalid data or code …
Afrojack – Press Play EP Afrojack returns with a new fourteen track EP called Press Play. Dropping today, the Grammy-award winning DJ and producer’s latest is the perfect playlist to kick f your Labor Day weekend. Afrojack features a diverse array sounds and genres on this EP. Press Play highlights …
Everyone knows that when Burning Man kicks f their annual festival, Sonny Moore is always lurking nearby. Always finding a way to one up himself, the incomparable Skrillex performed a jealousy-inducing b2b set with Tokimonsta. The duo took control right around 2:00am the morning Thursday, August 30 at Camp Questionmark. The …
Mexico’s largest dance festival, EDC Mexico 2019, is back! Promoters Insomniac Events and Ocesa have dropped new information in regards to the sixth edition the event. Returning to the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, it will take place on Saturday, February 23rd and Sunday, February 24th, 2019. The festival features brand new stage designs, …
Both Armin van Burren and W&W are known as festival track Gods. Now, they are teaming up to bring even bigger and more mind-blowing sounds to us. Having worked together before on “If It Ain’t Dutch” and “D# Fat”, we can’t wait to see what this collaboration will bring. If …
Everyone makes mistakes; and it’s important when viewing those mistakes as a superior or client to be able to take context into account and act accordingly, and not as a bully. Artist Chris Dyer was recently commissioned by Bassnectar’s team to create a flyer for an upcoming New Year’s Eve …
Not very long ago, German producer Blinded Hearts started working closely with U.S. based record label Tipsy Records in aims unifying connections and resources especially to develop the artist and his brand. “Brand New” is the first single that they released together which lingers now at half a million streams on Spotify, …
Emerging Dublin label Goldbrick Records will drop its third release on Friday 14th September in the form of ‘Vandalise The Donut Shops’, the latest outing from production duo Ringolevio. The electrifying combo of Brian McNamara – whose track, ‘Dips In The Poddle’ we premiered in March – and Simon O’Toole deliver …
Ultra Music Festival and China have not gotten f on a good few feet. After similar events drove the planned Beijing edition the famed festival to a series clubs instead set festival grounds, the same has currently happened for its Shanghai edition. Ultra is struggling to make sense the Chinese …
Last week, news broke about Avicii’s incredible California Mansion being sold to a buyer. While this was met with mixed feelings from fans, it was the right thing to do moving forward. The money from the sale the house will help with several expenses for Avicii’s family. Now the LA …
Michael Brun and Kah-Lo are bringing heat to your ears today. Their new track ‘Spice’ is a bass-heavy tune that you’ll have on repeat. Both Brun and Kah-Lo create tracks that reflect their hometown influences, so merging these two together is a recipe for success. Brun is all about bringing …
RIP XXX….. your music will always live forever brother — EL DIABLO (@djcarnage) June 18, 2018 Recently, the Guatemalan-American producer shocked his army dedicated followers by uploading a quick clip him busting out some moves to one the late musician’s unreleased tracks ‘Voss‘ with Sauce Walka. What may be even more surprising …
Whitebear is back with a killer EP, Odyssey Part 1 out now on super star Aussie label Enig’matik Records. With the scene in a constant state fragmentation in the mid tempo bass scene at the moment, artists who are evolving and adapting their sound are the ones who are ensuring their longevity …
Idris Elba is a renowned actor around the globe, famous for roles in everything from The Wire to Thor. Elba also famously moonlights as a DJ and producer, playing festivals like Tomorrowland and even . It’s only inevitable Elba will collaborate with an artist outside the dance world, and it …
The Chainsmokers surprised everyone when they threw down one the craziest sets at Ultra Music Festival this year. Those who were expecting a chilled out, pop-infused set got to see firsthand how hard these guys can throw down. They absolutely . Now, The Chainsmokers want to know, “What act surprised …
Avicii’s in 2016 and his subsequent in 2018 have become a wake-up call for many in the dance music world to the dangers incessant touring and the importance mental health. So far, there haven’t been any announcements fewer tour dates for the sake a DJ’s mental health (at least not …
Man, people know how to capitalize f a good thing, don’t they? With an upload to the stock video membership website Videoblocks.com, the user account known as “Skylabs” is selling one the most iconic music festival moments in history – the reunion Swedish House Mafia at Ultra 2018. The user …
It is no secret that Zedd is undeniably taking over the world electronic dance music with his impressive list triumphs and upcoming projects. These accomplishments have been ever-present during the past couple months, and there is nothing stopping the talented musician from conquering the competitive music industry in the long run – especially with …
Techno purists: do not fret. Genre lines continue to blur, and Jauz is the latest artist to try his hand at a genre outside his usual stomping grounds. Known for his bass house and dubstep productions, Jauz has released a techno track to preview his new album. “Acid or Techno” …
XXXTentacion was June 18. His hundreds thousands fans mourned his death, while his critics continued to point out the many legal troubles he had faced. He also left behind a lot unreleased music, including “Voss” with Sauce Walka. The track is set to appear on rapper Sauce Walka’s forthcoming mixtape, Drip …
Spotify Songs Of The Summer Summer is coming to a close, so it’s time for our list summer anthems. Spotify just released its annual ‘Songs the Summer‘ playlist. Find the top 20 tracks that people from around the world have overplayed during their summer nights. How many have you jammed …
Celldweller is a pretty big artist in his own lane, and Neonlight is a fast up-and-coming drum & bass duo out Germany, and now they’ve come together for a remix the former’s “Louder Than Words.” With Celldweller’s vocals already stunningly produced, there wasn’t much for Neonlight to do except pump …
For the 14th edition of Compost Record’s ‘Future Sounds of Jazz’ compilation series, label founder Michael Reinboth handed the reins over to fellow Munich label Permanent Vacation’s Benjamin Fröhlich and Tom Bioly. This new edition of the lauded series features 28 carefully chosen cuts over two CDs, one curated by …
Skrillex is preparing to drop a new album on the world – that much we know. Any other details including collaborators, tracklists, and specifically a release date are still very much unknown. Skrillex has begun played shows more regularly again. After to a few stops in Asia, and confirming two …
Desperado orchestra Aka J Lawson releases his debut single titled “Outer Space” this summer. The soulful bluesy song will take you places you could not have imagined existed. A journey into space through a love story. The singer guitarist created this song as a tribute to his wife and found …
ZHU has been teasing it for a while, but now we know: his new album RINGOS DESERT is coming out next week, September 7, with seven new songs in addition to the songs already released on RINGOS DESERT, PT 1. The news comes Apple Music where the album is now available for …
As nice an idea it would have been to turn Avicii’s Hollywood Hills home into a memorial some sort for the Swedish producer who , the property has just been sold, sources tell LA Times. The house was sold for $17.5 million, five years after Avicii bought it for $15.5 million. …
Alex Di Stefano – Now Get On Up As someone with over 20 years experience in the business, Alex Di Stefano continues to push the envelope. The techno trance genius showcased his talents with a massive performance at Tomorrowland in July. Not resting on the success his release ‘The Sin,’ …
Well this is awkward… A story recently came out that a new weed shop in Los Angeles is using Kaskade’s name and logo as their own. This isn’t the first time that a store or restaurant has used a famous icon’s name as their business’ name. It’s yet to be …
Ultra Music Festival has been rapidly growing and dominating the the music festival world for the past two decades. It’s installments have appeared in countries including Tokyo, Singapore, Seoul, Mexico City, Miami, Rio de Janiero, and many more. One the more semi-recent ones known as Ultra South Africa is featured …
While the fate Ultra after 2019 continues to hang in the hands Miami, the city has just approved plans for a massive new addition to the Bay Front Park Amphitheater, better known in the EDM world as the home the Ultra Live Stage. The city has approved plans for an …
Two days ago we reported that Natural Lands Music and Arts Festival in Arkansas pulled six headlining acts from their line up the week the festival was slated to take place. As many rightfully assumed, today the festival canceled completely. This is unfortunate for a number reasons. Natural Lands was …
Mental Health has been an important topic in the world today. Surprisingly, it has never been thought that one can face these mental issues when attending or working at a festival. Music festivals are meant to let go all the issues that you may be facing and just live in …
As many you know, Martin Garrix is one the world’s most favorite DJs. Fans usually expect him to perform perfectly during his performances. Unfortunately, The young music producer faced a situation during his performance at Creamfields that was out his control. During the middle his set, Garrix’s mixer broke down …
HARD Events was founded by Gary Richards, aka Destructo, in 2007, with the very first Hard Summer Music Festival held on July 19, 2008 in Downtown Los Angeles at the Shrine Exposition Hall. Since then, the brand has grown exponentially, ten switching venues, and now under complete control Insomniac Events. In 2012, …
More trouble looms for Kesha. Recently, incriminating e-mails have leaked which indicate Kesha lied and made up the sexual assault allegations on Dr. Luke to get her way in a contract dispute in order to defame Dr. Luke and ruin his business for her own success. What’s revealed is that the pop …
It’s no secret that streaming is the future music. Companies like Apple Music, Deezer, and most notably Spotify are able to make or break careers. This makes it a no-brainer that playlist curation has become as big as it has. In the earlier days the internet, music careers usually followed a …
It’s still hard to believe that the world lost Chester Bennington more than a year ago. The frontman Linkin Park took his own life last year after battling with depression, anxiety, and addiction, leaving behind a legacy and a group fans who still live by his every word. This past …
Everyone has their own opinion as to what the 2018 song the summer is — but Spotify has probably one the best gauges for narrowing it down. When it comes to music streaming, these are the top songs the season, globally and exclusively in the US. This was definitely the …
I have some experience when it comes to drugs, recovery and everything in between. But every day that passes I find a new level stupidity among those still heavily wrapped up in the drug culture. Today’s new level idiocy comes from Demi Lovato’s admitted drug dealer. In an interview with …
Lost Lands is only a few weeks away folks. That means headbangers from around the world will soon be descending to the Legend Valley in Ohio for a weekend unrivaled bass music. Featuring the biggest names and best upcoming acts in the bass world – Lost Lands 2018 is the …
Natural Land Camping & Music Festival is set to go down this weekend in Alexander, Arkansas — but there will be some major acts absent from the lineup. First up, the special fireworks closing set from NGHTMRE won’t be popping f as planned, because he won’t be there. Natural Land …
Downtown Los Angeles: while ever-present shows and events are anything but a rare occurrence in this mecca electronic and dance music, a large void has been growing in DTLA since the days when HARD Events hosted large-scale, multistage events in the area before picking up and leaving for the LA …
NWYR- Wormhole One NWYR’s most anticipated tracks finally arrived. W&W’s trance project NWYR has been a monster success. Since premiering the project at Ultra 2017, fans have wanted more dance floor crushing tracks. Today, we got just that. Their new single ‘Wormhole’ is here in full. The track has already …
Recently, popular DJ duo, The Chainsmokers, have made a lucky fan’s dreams come true. With the help Wynn Nightlife and the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Sarah Hodge was able to kickstart her career in the music industry. The teenager, Sarah Hodge, was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis when she was born. Cystic Fibrosis …
Remember when Facebook used to be exclusively available to college students or those with an associated email address? Maybe you do, maybe you don’t — but either way, Instagram is doing a similar thing, about to introduce a new feature designed with college students in mind. The Facebook-owned company is …
KSHMR’s newest single “Good Vibes Solider” featuring Head Quattaz just dropped Friday and it is a completely different style KSHMR that we haven’t seen before. The song has a mixture reggaeton, rap, and traditional KSHMR elements making it a catchy, perfect track to wrap up summer with. We got the …
Deadmau5 has so many coals in the fire it’s hard to keep track. Between his obsession with hypercars, his desire to open up a massive LAN gaming facility, his own music and show production, his label, and whatever other side projects we don’t know about, he’s a busy man. But …