NEW STUDY: MDMA Use Linked To Heart Disease

A new study suggests that the use ecstasy and other similar drugs may increase the risk  valvular heart disease. The researchers conducted a meta-analysis and discovered an association between serotonergic activity and cardiac valvular pathology. The findings, outlined in Heart, suggested that 3,4-Methyl​enedioxy​methamphetamine, aka MDMA aka ecstasy or “molly,” could potentially increase …

New Artist Spotlight: Young Goats Add EDM to Trap and Reggae for a Unique Hip Hop Experience

Young Goats is certainly a name that’s on-trend with the current slang and honestly for their unique vibe, this duo LA transplants might be on track to actually be the GOAT. In their first LP Goat Life vol. 1, rapper/producers Young Suave and Goatey are just improving on the already innovative …

The World’s Top Music Promoter Is Banning All Single Use Plastic from Its Events

In a press release shared earlier this year, Live Nation laid out its sustainability goals for the foreseeable future as part a coalition called Green Nation. These goals would affect all Live Nation venues, clubs, theaters, and festivals. According to the release, Live Nation will: – Deliver a 50% reduction in scope …

Martin Garrix Brings Out Macklemore As Special Guest To Perform Their New Single

All the way back in April (wow, it really seems like forever ago, doesn’t it?), Martin Garrix, Macklemore & Patrick Stump Fall Out Boy teamed up for the smash summer hit, “Summer Days.” It’s taken until now for any them to appear on stage together, but it’s finally happened… For Main Square …

This Music Festival Is Charging Attendees Different Amounts Based On Their Race

A Detroit music festival called AfroFuture is currently facing scrutiny for having its ticket prices reflect differences based on perceived race. While differing ticket prices for men versus women are certainly no stranger to anyone looking to hit up a Miami or Vegas nightclub, prices based on race carry are …

Daft Punk Festival Headline Odds for 2020 Are Way Better Than You’d Expect

Glastonbury Festival just wrapped up over the weekend — and fans are already placing their bets on who might play next year. Potential headliners include Daft Punk, Elton John, Coldplay, Madonna, Kendrick Lamar, Led Zeppelin and more. With 2020 being Glastonbury’s 50th anniversary event, organizers are expected to go all out …

Chris Lake, Destructo, Justin Martin, Noizu Light Up 4th Of July In Seattle [Event Recap]

I don’t think 4th July will ever be the same for me. Yesterday, we celebrated our 243rd anniversary independence in America. In addition to the patriotic celebrations was another one, taking place over at Seattle’s Mural  Amphitheater, right under the famous Space Needle. It was Black Book In The Park …

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 …

Movement Festival Detroit 2019: Above Ground to the Underground [REVIEW]

Movement Music Festival pulled through with another incredible techno-driven installment over Memorial Day Weekend this year in the heart Detroit. The weekend came and went in a flash, but over those three days, the connections built between the festival’s artists and attendees left a lasting impression that will be cherished …

Your EDM Streaming Exclusive: Blackout and John B Thought They Were Going to Just Slip this One By…

Actually, what came out this week without not nearly enough fanfare was part 2 the Pythius Descend remix album. Part 1 was released in April and it was a massive compilation in its own right, with remixes from Synergy, Gydra, Mindscape and Merikan. Part 2 is similarly stacked with remixes …

Knowledge Mag Announces a 25th Anniversary Book Chronicling Both the History and the Future of Drum & Bass

OK D&B keyboard historians, get ready to have some serious “Knowledge” dropped. Knowledge Magazine (normally referred to as Kmag) has just announced that it will be releasing a beautiful book as part its 25th anniversary celebration. Not just a chronicling KMag’s massive contribution to the D&B community over the years, …

Burning Man Agrees to 80,000 Attendance Camp, Pushes Back Against Screening

Following the release Burning Man‘s final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), organizers have great news — Black Rock City 2019 is most definitely happening, though any expansion is not. Burning Man says it’s going to take time to fully understand what impacts the changes put forth by the Bureau Land Management (BLM) will …

Wolfgang Gartner Goes Back To His Roots with New Alias & Remix [MUST LISTEN]

Wolfgang Gartner is taking it back to his house roots with a new remix for Bobby D’Ambrosio‘s classic club track “So Thankful.” Originally released in 2003, the producer now revives the single with serious dance floor fever. Out nowhere, Joey Youngman has emerged, which just so happens to be Wolfgang’s real …

Rolling Stone Officially Launches Its Own 'Rolling Stone Charts' With Lil Nas X Leading

Rolling Stone just launched its very own Rolling Stone Charts. In an effort to rival Billboard, Rolling Stone Charts includes 100 top singles and 200 top albums in the US. Instead solely weekly updates, Rolling Stone refreshes some charts on a daily basis, fering the industry an up-to-date and unprecedented charting experience. …

Chris Lake, Justin Martin, Destructo, & Noizu All Coming To Seattle For Sold-Out 4th Of July Party [Preview]

You read that right. AMFAMFAMF & Studio 44 worked together to bring in a massive lineup for this year’s 4th July festivities in Seattle, a party that is unrivaled in my opinion. Darrius, VNSSA, Noizu, Destructo, Justin Martin, and the man himself, Chris Lake, will all be taking the stage …

Marshmello Drops "More Than Music" Mini-Doc Ahead Of New Album

Be prepared for loads Marshmello this week. Along with a new album, he’s just launched a new mobile game and also features in a new Artist Spotlight Story on YouTube. The video, entitled More Than Music, follows Marshmello’s career from its inception to some its biggest moments and most devoted fans. …

WATCH: Diplo, John Mayer, Ellie Goulding & More Do The #BottleCapChallenge

The #BottleCapChallenge is taking over the internet right now, as A-list celebrities and athletes show f their best roundhouse kicks. The latest to join in on the action — Diplo, Ellie Goulding and Henry Fong. The original video and challenge was started up by Instagram user @farakicks, a European taekwondo champion. The craze …

Tomorrowland Books Incredible Act for Special 15th Anniversary Performance

Tomorrowland is going all out with its 15th anniversary — including a 60-piece orchestra ensemble and two entire performances to go with it. Magical journeys sounded by the Symphony Unity will be woven into the festival experience, highlighting The Metropole Orchestra‘s own Metropole Academy. Classical and electronic music are destined to unite …