As EDMSauce reported earlier , Ultra Music Festival announced their commitment to improving their environmental and sustainability responsibilities by creating a litter and pollution free environment at the Ultra Music Festival 2019 location in Virginia Key. Now, Ultra Music announced their continued commitment for their Mission: Home’ environmental protection and sustainability campaign at next year’s …
Summer in the US means festivals, beach, and break from school. It also means, apparently, a rise in first time drug users, according to a published Tuesday in the Journal General Internal Medicine. According to the study, over a third LSD use and around 30% ecstasy and marijuana use starts in …
It’s obvious how rising LA-based producer XAVAGE got inspiration for his name, because he goes in with this new track “Strike A Pose.” While the term savage is sometimes overused to describe bass music, there’s really no better way to explain his most recent wonky banger. “Strike A Pose” goes against …
Swedish House Mafia’s return has been anything but what we wanted. With cancellations, still no music, and lots cash grab merch, our fears that their reunion was just for money seem to be substantiated. The trio just cancelled on their latest festival, Weekend Festival in Finland. Their explanation cites “production …
Ultra Music Festival is considering where it wants to lay roots for its 2020 edition, and it seems Bayfront Park finalized realized what it was missing after it was gone. As it turns out, the city Miami might be on board — and may be willing to bend the rules …
Yesterday, AI photo editor app FaceApp went viral on social media as celebrities, athletes, and musicians all shared their faces with an age challenge old person filter. As more celebrities downloaded and utilized the app, the usage spread until millions were downloading and using it. Now, however, tech sources are …
Based on all my interactions with the name MineSweepa online, I’ve come to expect dirty, filthy dubstep and riddim. Seeing him alongside names like Svdden Death and AFK has reinforced this idea. But after going through his discography, it’s come to my attention that his sound is actually a lot …
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, …
Valentino Khan and Diplo just dropped perhaps the best news we’ve heard all week! The iconic DJ/producers have joined together for a brand new collaboration, “JustYourSoul.” And it gets better — the latest from Khan and Diplo drops this Friday. So, just two days separate us from what we’re expecting to …
I’ve said it multiple times to friends and I maintain it to this day: Illenium’s “Good Things Fall Apart” with Jon Bellion is one my favorite tracks this year. Between the lyrics and the production, it’s fucking phenomenal. So it gives me pause as Illenium has announced a forthcoming big …
Call Duty: Black Ops 4, released last year, is getting a new update. Operation Apocalypse Z is dropping tomorrow on PS4 (with other platforms to follow), bringing an all-new zombies experience to the game. And while plenty artists have created tracks to the tune a zombie apocalypse, it was Black Tiger …
There are a lot albums still to look forward to this year: Illenium, Kayzo, DJ Snake, Joyryde, and more. Among them is the debut album from Vancouver native Ekali, who became one our breakout artists 2018. Ekali’s album has been in development for some time, and looked forward to by fans …
An Essential Mix on BBC Radio 1 is a major honor for any artist. Only the top tier artists, the true visionaries and pioneers their craft are invited to spin on those hallowed decks for two hours. Soon, Rezz will add her name to that list esteemed artists. The Essential …
Recently, talented DJ-producer Madeon announced on social media that he will ficially be releasing his second single f his upcoming next week. No details have been specified as to what the album will be called or when it will be released, but we can’t wait to hear what this special …
Diplo admits criticizing Taylor Swift‘s booty was a real dick move. Though most us have moved on, his comments about the pop singer haven’t really gone away. However, it does seem Diplo has an entirely different outlook about being the class clown on social media. The drama all started when …
It’s the summer hits, and Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike have a big one on their hands. Actually, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike and David Guetta. Well actually… it’s Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, David Guetta, Afro Bros, Daddy Yankee, and Natti Natasha. Talk about a long headline. This massive group …
Habstrakt is not halting his momentum anytime soon. The French producer has been constantly releasing new music and also touring like a madman. It’s no wonder he’s had a continuous reign over the EDM landscape, and now he is back yet again with a brand new heart stopping track. Entitled …
There were a lot great moments at Electric Forest this weekend — how could there not be? With so many artists and fans together in such a magical place, it’s quite inevitable. Among them was Zeds Dead’s headlining set on Sunday to close out the festival’s main stage. During the …
There were a lot great moments at Electric Forest this weekend — how could there not be? With so many artists and fans together in such a magical place, it’s quite inevitable. Among them was Zeds Dead’s headlining set on Sunday to close out the festival’s main stage. During the …
Porter Robinson‘s Second Sky music festival — even in its first year — proved itself as a truly unique and inspiring experience. Reflecting back on an amazing weekend, the master producer and curator explains in an interview with Billboard the spark and inspiration behind the 2-day event set in Oakland, …
Glastonbury Festival experienced a death a G4S security team member over the weekend, which has been confirmed by the Avon and Somerset police. The individual found dead at his festival campsite, inside his tent, was described as a “man in his 60s,” but his identity remains unknown. No cause death …
There were a lot great moments at Electric Forest this weekend — how could there not be? With so many artists and fans together in such a magical place, it’s quite inevitable. Among them was Zeds Dead’s headlining set on Sunday to close out the festival’s main stage. During the …
There were a lot great moments at Electric Forest this weekend — how could there not be? With so many artists and fans together in such a magical place, it’s quite inevitable. Among them was Zeds Dead’s headlining set on Sunday to close out the festival’s main stage. During the …
There were a lot great moments at Electric Forest this weekend — how could there not be? With so many artists and fans together in such a magical place, it’s quite inevitable. Among them was Zeds Dead’s headlining set on Sunday to close out the festival’s main stage. During the …
There were a lot great moments at Electric Forest this weekend — how could there not be? With so many artists and fans together in such a magical place, it’s quite inevitable. Among them was Zeds Dead’s headlining set on Sunday to close out the festival’s main stage. During the …
Electric Forest 2019 just wrapped up! While we initially had our reservations about the lineup, many our readers pointed out artists we’d missed or misinterpreted and it still went down as one the best festivals the year so far. If you weren’t able to attend the festival, there’s really not …
French police are under fire after they broke up a rave in Nantes last week, resulting in the disappearance one man and video evidence showing excessive violence toward revelers. The free techno party was organised as part France’s Fête de la Musique (Music Day). The annual event encourages people to play …
Illenium & NGHTMRE Tease Collaboration Illenium’s forthcoming third album, Ascend, is due out August 16 — there’s still time for another single (or two) to come out between now and then, but fans already have something to look forward to after the album is out. Fans have been wanting a NGHTMRE …
As artists, SMLE are difficult to nail down. Their talent extends beyond any single genre, as they’ve also expanded their skills to producing and writing for others, so getting a dedicated EP from them now is a real treat. The Chasing Channels EP is ficially out tomorrow, but Your EDM has …
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 …
Spotify says the platform “overpaid” royalties in 2018 — and wants the money back. According to reports, Spotify along with Amazon, Google, and Pandora, are appealing the recent Copyright Royalty Board decision, which increased songwriter payouts by approximately 44%. Spotify was among the platforms that opposed the new rules, but wants to work …
Earlier this month, Steve Angello and Sebastian Ingrosso, two members Swedish House Mafia, were booked to perform at XS Nightclub together. Ingrosso never ended up performing that night, and the group cancelled their performance at Ultra Korea the next day. Now, however, a new teaser from Wynn Nightlife, owners XS, …
Avicii’s posthumous album TIM came out June 6 and was immediately embraced by his longtime fans. It’s no surprise then that the album has catapulted up the Billboard charts in both albums and singles. The album was released on a Thursday — yet with only one day ahead that week’s chart, …
Ultra Europe is coming up soon — but it might have to make some serious moves before then. The music festival originally planned for Poljud Stadium is competing with an ficial soccer rematch set for July 18, a week later, at the same venue. The high prile rematch couldn’t come at …
According to news reports this morning, rapper Cardi B has been indicted on 14 charges, including felony assault, conspiracy and harassment related to a bar brawl last August. Cardi was arrested last August and charged with two misdemeanors over the fight at Angels Strip Club in New York. At the time, …
In the grand scheme things, music streaming is still relatively new. Legislation is still catching up, and lord knows the labels are far behind. But technology waits for no one, and platforms keep making advancements that both benefit and, inadvertently, end up harming artists. A new report from Rolling Stone suggests …
You may have heard the name TYNAN — but you’ve never heard him like this before. TYNAN, known for his jolting trap productions, taps into dark house with his latest release “Diggid.” And, damn, does he do it well. He’s already conquered the bass realm and now captures the attention Tiësto, …
After what has now become a full blown comeback, is back in full force and dropping more music than we have seen in a while. After showcasing the new heater at Paradiso the other week, Moore has ficially announced the release his collab with Troyboi titled, “War Cry” this Friday …
The wait for ATLiens‘ next EP is growing shorter and shorter, especially with the release their first single today. “Closer” with EDDIE is a terrifying mixture midtempo and techno, and the visual accompaniment only amplifies those qualities. One the most terrifying and salient sounds in “Closer” is that modulated groan, …
If you’re like us, then you live your life show to show and festival to festival. Our schedules demand a work hard, play hard kind lifestyle. But, there’s always that overlying fear in question — “How old is too old to party?” Thankfully, the answer is never. A new study …
Madeon and Porter Robinson reunited at the latter’s own Second Sky Music Festival this weekend and it was absolutely glorious. We honestly can’t think a better time or place for the two masterful producers to come together once again for a rare performance like this one. Witness the magic below, as …
Bonnaroo Music Festival kicked f this weekend, beginning Thursday with a headlining set from Grand Ole Opry as well as sets from Space Jesus b2b Eprom b2b Shlump, 12th Planet, Hekler, and more. It continued Friday and Saturday with headlining sets from Phish, Childish Gambino, Post Malone, and Odesza. Unfortunately, one …
Wasting time has never sounded so good, as Kaskade and Meghan Trainor provide a dynamic new pop-friendly collaboration together. The song, “With You,” is a perfect pop/dance crossover — which we can totally hear playing over the radio or through a music festival’s sound system. “With You” rocks a light, vibing …
Since the beginning touring live, Illenium has been accompanied by his good friends Said The Sky, Dabin, and Day. Though others like Mitis, Trivecta, and KJ Sawka have joined him at certain shows, these three constituted his main live performance band. In a post today, Illenium suggests that the Ascend …
Coachella Tickets For 2020 On Sale Today Starting At Just $25 Down It feels like Coachella 2019 just wrapped up, but before we know it Coachella 2020 will be here. Tickets go on sale today — and per usual, they’re expected to go fast. GA and VIP passes for both …
Bonnaroo Squarch Has Attendees Asking What’s Going On Exactly three weeks ago, Bonnaroo burned its iconic arch to the ground. Bonnaroo issued a statement, “This incarnation the Bonnaroo Arch had significant structural issues and needed to be removed. The Arch has changed throughout the years, and we’re exited for its newest …
Last month, Tinder launched Festival Mode on its app in partnership with various festivals like EDC Las Vegas, HARD Summer, Hangout Fest, Firefly, and more. In theory, it sounds like a great way to meet people going to the same events as you as they’ll likely have a very similar taste …
The Beyond the Senses EP from Rezz is due out July 24, but she’s slowly releasing select singles from the project before we get it all. The first single was her solo “Dark Age” out last month, and now we’re finally getting that special Underoath collaboration, “Falling.” Space Mom shared the …
Authorities have released the names those killed in the tragic helicopter crash at Backwoods music festival at Mulberry Mountain in Arkansas. The pilot, Chuck Dickson Tulsa, Oklahoma, lost his life in the crash, along with two festival workers, Sarah Hill Austin, Texas, and Marco Ornelas Mexico. The sightseeing helicopter was due for …
Time flies when you’re listening to EDM. Or, in the case Zedd case — when you’re producing it. He just took to Twitter to share a milestone moment that deserves a reminiscent listen. “Spectrum” featuring Matthew Koma came out 7 years ago and completely changed his life. It’s one those kind …
For as long as we’ve been waiting for new solo Madeon music, we’ve been waiting for new Porter Robinson even longer. Though both artists toured after releasing their collaboration “Shelter,” Porter’s last album and original music was released in 2014. Now, with Porter’s very own curated festival coming this month, …
Jay-Z has made history time and time again. This time around, he’s making headlines as the first billionaire rapper ever. Real name Shawn Carter, the hip hop mogul, record executive, and entrepreneur wrote the blueprint on how to become successful in the music industry. It has taken years hard work …
Madnap and yetep are two producers who both make pretty beautiful music on their own. Together, and with the help Miranda Glory, they’ve tapped into something new for “It’s Just You.” If you’ve ever heard the phrase, “it’s not me, it’s you,” you’ll identify slightly with this song. However, Madnap …
Two years back Mark Sherry had his humanity questioned. Nobody – least all he – could have known it’d trip f his first artist album. Clicking a captcha to ‘confirm’ his ‘humanity’ was an innocuous, seemingly fleeting moment. Everything that followed that, well, markedly less so. Over the following minutes, …
30-Hour Rave Coming To Star Wars Film Site This Year With electronic music taking over the world and traveling to more and more exotic locations than ever before (Mt Everest, the pyramids Giza, Great Wall Of China, etc.), there are fewer and fewer exciting places to host events. However, not …
At long last, after years waiting, we have a new solo original from Madeon. It’s been four years since Madeon released his debut album Adventure, but it’s also not like he’s been completely silent in the time since. After touring the album, he created “Shelter” with Porter Robinson which spawned one …
In 2009, The Bloody Beetroots and changed the course dance music forever with “Warp 1.9.” Through three minutes and twenty-four seconds raw, unparalleled punk rock energy, the pair ushered in the next wave youth culture, inspiring kids to trade in their guitars for Serato and turntables along the way. Aoki’s …
Earlier this year, after receiving backlash and unfair criticism from fans, Getter made the tough decision to cancel the remainder his Visceral Tour. However, not all hope is lost for fans eager to see Visceral play out live — as Brownies & Lemonade has stepped in to bring the show …
This year’s EDC Las Vegas was widely regarded as the best its ever been by not only fans, but also industry members. All aspects from organization to staffing to lineup were executed with impeccable accuracy, and it left hundreds thousands headliners with smiles on their faces. Well, it’s time to …
If you follow either SLANDER or Said The Sky on social media, you know the song “Potions” by now. It’s by far one the most-requested IDs 2019 that I’ve seen, and it’s finally getting a release Monstercat on May 30 with a music video, and a worldwide release the following …
Rezz is about to make her rounds again, with a full on Beyond the Senses tour in support her next body work — and it’s bound to be her most interactive live experience yet. Not only is she bringing her show to major markets across the globe, the queen darkness …
This past weekend at EDC Las Vegas, 23-year-old Dallas Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott was filmed accosting a security personnel and being summarily handcuffed — detained, but not arrested. Elliott was suspended in 2017 over a domestic violence accusation and therefore is under league scrutiny for any and all incidents. However, allegedly, he …
Kelsey Lu dropped the Skrillex-produced “Due West” last November, and now the OWSLA don is back with his own remix the track. When “Due West” dropped last year, it was a st and slow tune that didn’t scream influence from Skrillex. And perhaps that was part its beauty; Lu’s voice …
Oddprophet builds on his streak success today with new single ‘The Star’, touching down on Never Say Die’s Black Label imprint. Utilising the producer’s mysterious tarot-themed branding, ‘The Star’ delivers a punchy, bass-fuelled hit that’s sure to get blood boiling as festival season continues. This is a track that brings …
Kaskade Speaks Out About Cancelled EDC Set EDC Las Vegas this year was just about perfect. Zero deaths and a tight ship kept the festival running smoothly; unfortunately, when the wind kicks up, there’s really nothing you can do to fight against mother nature. With gusts approaching 35-40 mph, the …
Kaskade Makes Statement After Main Stage EDC Set Cancelled Due To Wind EDC Las Vegas this year was just about perfect. Zero deaths and a tight ship kept the festival running smoothly; unfortunately, when the wind kicks up, there’s really nothing you can do to fight against mother nature. With …
“Don’t Tell Me S***” is the first single on EGO from Last 60”, new project from young Italian DJ & producer born in 1997. He’s young and immensely talented. If there’s one thing we know for certain, this single is an absolute smash. “Don’t Tell Me S***” features incisive and …
Last week, things seemed incredibly bleak for Woodstock 50. Despite a decision in New York Supreme Court that investor Dentsu Aegis Network did not have the capacity to completely cancel the festival on its own, a dark cloud still hung over the event and faith in its ability to still …
2018 was a rough year for Carnage. Between losing both Avicii and Mac Miller, both dear friends his, and seeing all the hate on social media on all sides, he’d decided enough was enough and took a short hiatus from it all. Now in 2019, he’s looking to get back …
For the very first time, Whet Travel, founders Groove Cruise, will host Groove Island, a destination festival f the coast California on the beautiful and iconic Catalina Island. Now, the headliners and hosted stages have been announced and this unique festival is looking more and more attractive by the minute. …
Having both proven themselves as up-and-coming neurunk heavy hitters in recent years and also both being heavily affiliated with Eatbrain and part the Eatbrain League, it stands to reason that L 33 and MC Coppa would team up at some point. The pair have worked together before on a track …
One the best parts about EDC Las Vegas is all the unreleased IDs attendees get to experience for the first time ever. This new track from Illenium and Ekali is undoubtedly one those tracks that will instill chills every time it plays out. St lyrics are met with an ethereal …
Is any music festival really complete without deadmau5? That’s a rhetorical question, course. The mau5trap maestro Deadmau5 is about to take on EDC Las Vegas for one tonight’s greatest highlights. The festival is just getting started, but this is one those sets that people will be buzzing about all weekend …
Alison Wonderland is about to take the stage at EDC Las Vegas 2019 and you already know it’s about to be amazing! This weekend will see hundreds performers under the electric sky, but none that will fuck us up on a spiritual level like this one. Earlier in the week, …
Woodstock 50 has been fighting an uphill battle the past month, after passing its expected on-sale date and then having multiple issues inherent to the festival exposed, among having its main investor pull out and “cancel” the festival. However, the festival is lucky as a judge in New York Supreme …
Get ready to have the best three days your life at this years EDC Las Vegas. In true EDC fashion, Insomniac has gone with a . On top that, the festival will be featuring its usual out–this-world art installations, carnivals rides and more. Prepare for the sounds you are about to …
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 …
This weekend, Electric Daisy Carnival finally returns and we’re super excited about it. But before the festivities begin on the Speedway, the Strip in Las Vegas will have loads artists dropping in and throwing down major sets in more intimate settings. Hakkasan Group will host a number artists across its …
List composed in collaboration by Cody Smith & Mark Fabrick In just under one week, EDC Vegas returns… hyped yet? The massive festival will once again take place at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, bringing along a stacked lineup, immense production and lights on lights on lights. Insomniac has released the lineup by …
Want to get the baby filter? If you’ve been on the internet lately, you’ve likely seen friends and acquaintances posting photos themselves as the baby-versions their adult self and as the opposite sex — men posing as women, and women posing as men. Once again, Snapchat has found a way …
I know this has been said for a long time, but 2019 just seems like a good time for a full Skrillex comeback. Having already played Ultra Music Festival as Dog Blood, teasing a Dog Blood EP at the end the month, and this past weekend playing EDC Japan, it …
Rolling Loud is going down in Miami right now and a “false alarm,” which we can surmise as a rumored shooting, sent many fans running from the venue. Although they have confirmed that there is no actual danger, many fans in the Twitter responses are demanding refunds after fleeing the …
Justin Blau is no stranger to EDM heads. Some remember him from his earliest days mashups and bootlegs. Others remember his earliest singles on labels like Revealed Recordings, Armada, and Musical Freedom. But most people have become familiar with the last two years material 3LAU has delivered with his non-prit …
The second single from Avicii’s posthumous album TIM was just released today. In addition to “Tough Love” and “SOS,” fans will receive 10 additional never before released songs to feast their ears upon, all finished after the producer’s untimely death last April. TIM is now available for pre-order iTunes, Google Play, and …
Denver just got a lot more… magical! A measure just passed to decriminalize psilocybin mushrooms, more commonly known as psychedelic or “magic” mushrooms, in the city Denver. The same city that happens to boast one the best venues on earth: Red Rocks. Initiative 301 allows possession or use magic mushrooms …
On March 4, 2019 we lost a legend, Keith Flint The Prodigy. The band informed fans upon his passing that he had “taken his own life” at age 49. Now, toxicology results challenge the suicide and the corner deems there is “insufficient evidence” to prove one way or another. He died …
With every album, Adele has shared a chapter her life by the numbers — 19, 21, and 25. Apparently 30 wasn’t easy, and she jokes that her next album will be entirely drum n bass just to spite those who made it tough on her. “This is 31… thank fucking …
In 2018, returned to the live stage for the first time in several years. The trio, consisting Axwell, Sebastian Ingrosso, and took a hiatus from producing as a group and performing live due to both tensions and burnout. At Ultra 2018, the group once again took to the stage together …
For Diplo, switching up genres is as easy as changing lanes. With his new Higher Ground EP, it’s all about house music. About a month ago, the producer hit us with two ridiculously smooth, house-driven productions, “Hold You Tight” and “Bubble Up,” co-produced by Nitti Gritti. Now, he’s back with …
Recent events at our nation’s borders have been a cause for activism. Immigration is a hotter topic than it has been in years, and many people are speaking out against the United States’ treatment immigrants from Mexico, illegal or not. Carnage knows better than most what it’s like to come …
Jai Wolf has always been one the most socially conscious and activist figures in dance music, though it’s been a while since he’s taken up a cause. He’s been busy at work on his debut album, which dropped in April, and is now following it up with a nationwide tour. …
is an epic track released by NGHTMRE and A$AP Ferg. But, it didn’t tack long for fellow DJs to make the track their own. has done just that with his new remix “Redlight”. Adding in fast-paced rises and drops that ride on the tracks original sounds, he has truly made this …
Woodstock‘s 50th event — and whether it’s actually happening or not — has been so hot and cold. The latest report says Donald Trump‘s attorney Marc E. Kasowitz is in bid to save the festival. This comes just two days after the new broke that Woodstock 50 was canceled. The …
It’s late Wednesday night and New Music Friday is almost here. Welcome to the New EDM Release Radar, aka the WTF Is Coming Out Friday post. This is our weekly round-up every new EDM release that we have gotten word that will be released THIS FRIDAY. I will update this …
Nightclubs and venues are always looking for new ways to improve the nightlife and concert going experience, whether that’s better sound, a renovated dance floor, or what have you. For Hakkasan, the #39 club in the world, that meant introducing a completely new ceiling ornament that would absolutely transform the …
Zedd is gearing up for a huge announcement tomorrow… If we know anything about DJ announcements, usually the less information we get the bigger the news is going to be. The teaser below leaves much to the imagination, as Zedd teases something big (and circular) coming, “TOMORROW.” So far in …
Swedish House Mafia are set to begin their massive new tour this week, May 2, 3, and 4 in Stockholm, Sweden, but a strike from pilots at Scandinan airline SAS threatens 35,000 people traveling to the shows from abroad. According to Reuters, “667 flights were canceled on Monday and 546 on …
Diplo took the stage at Stagecoach last night with Lil Nas X and Billy Ray Cyrus in tow for the first ever live performance “Old Town Road.” But beyond that ridiculousness, he also just released his ficial remix for the #1 track. While it doesn’t do much to change up the original two versions, aside from …