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 …
Avicii‘s father, Klas Bergling is speaking out about suicide prevention and hoping to raise mental health awareness with a foundation established in his son’s honor. In a new interview with CNN, Klas opens up about his relationship Tim Bergling, better known to the world as Avicii. He says his son showed no warning …
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 …
Welcome to the Heartbreak House. Allow Wenzday to be your guide, as she unleashes her 5-track remix pack featuring B-Sides and Phon, Axel Boy, Algo and Mr. Tape, plus a new extended mix the project’s leading track, “Heartbreak House.” It’s obvious these producers had a blast remixing Wenzday’s debut Heartbreak …
JEANIE is making her presence known with a brand new, fiercely executed single “PHARAOH.” Inspired by an Egyptian soundscape, the producer ventures into a dark, heavy atmosphere, cutting through the rhythm with moments sheer insanity. Boasting razor sharp bass and hectic energy, JEANIE fers but a glimpse her endless creativity …
Knife Party are readying for their next release. The same iconic duo that brought us “Internet Friends,” “Centipede,” “Boss Mode,” and “Bonfire” — and so much more heat — has confirmed a brand new 4-track EP on the horizon. Billboard has the scoop, promising the “ster side” Knife Party, as …
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 …
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 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 …
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 …
It’s finally here! One the most-anticipated tracks in bass music the year is finally out today. Of course, we’re talking about “Zoom” from Spag Heddy, out now Never Say Die. Spag Heddy himself has quite the unique following in dance music, accumulating a devoted cadre fans. To his credit, it’s …
Today is the release the Catharsis EP from South Africa’s Jon Casey. Counting the likes Mat Zo, Craze and UZ as fans, this five-track affair has been picked up by the team at Quality Goods Records. Moving through each the track’s with a signature flourish, Casey stays true to his …
Having whetted fan appetites with ‘Lock Stock,’ Junk Mail returns to RAM Records with another devastating listen. He has produced ‘Lord Terror’ for release this week, which got a little feature in Andy C’s new Essential Mix and guarantees a strong reaction. An instant DJ staple, Junk Mail goes heavy …
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 …
Sam Feldt just hit us with an infectious party track all about staying up and celebrating individuality into the early hours. “Post Malone” uses the rapper’s name with much admiration, as RANI sings the lyrics — tonight we go all night long, we party like Post Malone. Sam Feldt and …
Diplo can work with just about anyone he so desires — but at one point, the producer admits he was warned not to team up with Justin Bieber. He was told collaborating with the pop star could “end his career.” Instead shying away, he went for it. Skrillex and Diplo …
Happy 4th July to everyone, especially Madeon fans! The French producer just came back after four years with his first solo single, “All My Friends,” and now he’s ready to drop more. Good Faith is starting to shape up nicely with a tour on the way, a new live show, …
Madeon‘s new single and announcement his Good Faith Era came on quickly, with no warning. On the horizon — Madeon takes on an entire Good Faith album and tour, with the need to shape his own reality. Now that he’s back, the producer is taking time to explain the depth …
It’s not at all uncommon for producers to sometimes have to cancel on shows. It’s safe to say that no touring DJ ever wants to do so, but it’s sometimes an unavoidable reality that must be dealt with. For Axwell, this was the case at Electric Love Festival this weekend. …
It’s always a toss-up when thinking about which part Ámaris’ style is more interesting: her surprising and clever lyrics or the way she uses electronic music to create sound that manages to be both pop and non pop, EDM and not EDM and indie and not indie. Since the two …
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, …
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 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 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. …
A$AP Rocky has been arrested and is currently being held in Stockholm, Sweden for suspected assault after a street fight erupted between his entourage and two men. Plenty video footage has surfaced the incident, during which A$AP and his crew come f as the peacemakers through much the conflict. The two …
Electric Forest is the gift that keeps on giving! Already we’ve gotten previews new songs from Zeds Dead x Deathpact and Seven Lions x Excision x Wooli (ft. Dylan Matthew), now today we get another courtesy Alison Wonderland and Quix. Alison Wonderland closed out the Tripolee Stage on Saturday, June …
Kygo x Whitney Houston is one those collaborations that never would have been thought possible — until it actually happened. The story how “Higher Love” came to be is really quite amazing. Houston’s estate had the song “laying around” and they were looking for the “right production” to go with …
Diplo is constantly pushing the boundaries social media. Whether he’s live streaming Joe Jonas‘ wedding with Sophie Turner, or having James Van Der Beek fill in for him on Twitter, Diplo keeps things interesting — that’s for sure. Diplo’s latest post just might be the most Diplo thing we’ve ever seen. The …
Just last week, DJ Snake announced to the world that his album was finally done. He’s already had a stellar last couple years, with tracks like “Magenta Riddim,” “Taki Taki,” and now “Loco Contigo” perpetuating his worldwide star status. Now, if a post is to be believed, DJ Snake’s sophomore …
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 is about as divisive a topic in dance music as they come. You either hate him with all your heart or he’s the best thing to happen since actual marshmallows. Either way, sorry to say it, haters, there’s no denying his new album Joytime III is a hit. Spanning 13 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
You never do know quite what to expect from electro-industrial duo Jane In Space but that’s kind why they’re so interesting. From their Gorerunner EP released last year when Your EDM discovered them, the duo have released videos now for all the songs on that EP except for “Little Rarus,” with 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 …
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, …
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. …
Taylor Swift just put high-prile “manager-to-the-stars” Scooter Braun on blast for bullying, after he bought up her former label and master recordings. She claims she was never given a fair chance to take ownership for the many songs she has written and performed over the years. She also says she’s …
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 …
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 …
Season 3 Stranger Things is out this Thursday, and you know what that means… that’s right! What So Not has finally, ficially dropped his remix the show’s theme, created by S U R V I V E. This is one remix that’s been teased out for years, dating back to 2016, …
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 …
As more time passes after Electric Forest this past weekend, we’re finding more and more gems. We’ve already seen Zeds Dead debut a new track with Deathpact, now we get a taste Seven Lions premiering a new collaboration between himself, Excision, and Wooli. All artists involved have been diving deep …
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 …
Last year, Spotify launched a new feature to allow independent artists to upload music directly to the platform. Now, the company has decided to shut down the beta program. At the end this month, the streaming service will stop accepting new uploads through Spotify for Artists. In a new release, …
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 …
As far as super groups in EDM go, they usually stick to two artists at most. Anti Up is Chris Lake and Chris Lorenzo, Dog Blood is Skrillex and Boys Noize, Silk City is Diplo and Mark Ronson, Duck Sauce is A-Trak and Armand Van Helden, etc., etc. Big Grizmatik, on …
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 …
Buying secondhand tickets to a show or festival always runs a risk. In the EDM community, we have plenty ficial exchange options and, for the most part, honest fans willing to sell or trade. However, buyer beware — any hot ticket has a potential scammer behind it. That moment when …
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 …
Marshmello is always going a step above and beyond the call duty — while he could have just released his new album Joytime III in a standard, bland way, he’s giving fans 24 hours to listen to the album before anyone else in his new mobile game titled, Marshmello Music Dance. The …
There isn’t anything about Fyre Festival that didn’t end up being a fraud. The artists on the lineup all pulled out and the amenities were anything but… it did end up being the trip the lifetime for most, but for all the wrong reasons. The island shown in the promotional video …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Moody Good is a legend. Zeds Dead are legends. Zeds Dead have a label called Deadbeats. Moody Good releases on Deadbeats. See? It all just makes sense. But on a real note, Moody Good’s debut release on Deadbeats, “Bite Your Lip,” is an absolute heater. The whole thing is a …
It’s been a huge day for Lil Nas X. His song “Old Town Road” is now the longest running Hot 100 #1 hip-hop single all time (or is it a country song? We still don’t know), and the song is up for diamond certification, AND, on top all that, he’s …
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 …
The rollout for the debut Wakaan Festival has been slow and steady since it was first announced last December. In the time since, only the location had been revealed — yesterday, the full lineup was unveiled and its quite literally a group Wakaan all-stars over time. Liquid Stranger will play …
DJ Sliink, Skrillex, and Wale’s “Saint Laurent” came out August 2017; it’s also somehow one Skrillex’s most overlooked singles the time. Now, nearly two years later, mystery producer REVEL is back with a new twist. REVEL is what happens when you take the chaotic intensity and acid synths Phuture Doom …
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 …
As today, we’re ficially into the second half 2019 and it’s been a wild year already. In terms festivals, we’ve already had Coachella, Ultra, EDC, Bonnaroo, Electric Forest, Governors Ball, and others. In terms releases… well there’s just too many to count. But when it comes to full LPs from …
RÜFÜS DU SOL have hit their stride as a group and now have the ability to coast… if they want to. With two successful albums in a row, Bloom and last year’s SOLACE, they’ve reached international star status and continue to push a widely accepted sound and easy listening experience that never tires. The …
GoodSex is something we should all aspire to, and when we get it, it should make you “Glow.” Okay, it sort feels like GoodSex, the project Joes Domingo from Chicago, came up with that name specifically for the purpose creating sentences like that one. But at the same time, you …
Say what you will about David Guetta, he still holds a legend status in the dance music community. And even at 51 years old, he’s still putting out tracks every year and touring the world — you can’t say you wouldn’t want to be doing the same thing. The next …
Last week, allegations on Twitter arose accusing Moonboy multiple instances sexual misconduct, including sex with a minor and continuing to have sex with a partner after she fell asleep. In the wake these allegations, Moonboy’s management, Loko Entertainment, dropped him as a client. Since then, Moonboy has been silent on social …
David Schoenwetter is an installation in the upper echelons music production for 10 years running, having done engineering on countless big-name artists like Miley Cyrus, The Scissor Sisters, The Jonas Brothers, Norah Jones, Yoko Ono and Donald Fagen ( Steely Dan). He’s also had engineering and production credits with almost …
First it was Bill Nye at EDC, now it’s the legendary Sir David Attenborough at Glastonbury. And while Bill Nye’s appearance was much-hyped and announced ahead time, Attenborough went the surprise route for one the world’s biggest multi-genre festivals. The world renowned natural historian spoke out in support Glastonbury going plastic free …
Some unfortunate news is coming out the Mexican city San Luis Potosi. Psytrance DJ Perplex has been murdered by multiple gunmen who opened fire at a crowded dance music club early on Saturday. Real name Ronen Dahan, the 45 year-old DJ was one two victims who died as a result the …
David Schoenwetter is an installation in the upper echelons music production for 20 years running, having done engineering on countless big-name artists like Mikey Cyrus, The Scissor Sisters, The Jonas Brothers, Norah Jones, Yoko Ono and Donald Fagen ( Steely Dan). He’s also had engineering and production credits with almost …
Pink Floyd’s “The Wall” is one those classics that, even if you don’t know who sings it or what the song is called, you know the song inside an out. It’s been played on radio stations for decades (the album will celebrate its 40th anniversary this year) to the point …
Whitney Houston died February 11, 2012, leaving behind a lifetime legacy and, apparently, some new music for the future. Out today, seven years after her death, is a new collaboration with Kygo using her cover Steve Winwood’s 1986 hit, “Higher Love.” As Kygo explained in a social post yesterday, Houston performed a …
Though his name might not have been on the lips fans the world over, we’ve missed Wave Racer. As one the pre-eminent artists during the rise future bass, along with Flume, Lido, Vindata and others, his technical ability and skill at writing melodies are among the cream the crop. Now, …
Marshmello is gearing up for his Joytime III release — and now we have a full tracklist that only builds the hype for the global producer’s next album. Not only does he reveal 13 new tracks and titles that comprise Joytime III, but also the collaborations that will help shape …
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 …
The next Illenium album, Ascend, comes out August 16! With at least four singles already released, the album is shaping up nicely and should be one our favorites come the end the year. Now in the lead up to the album’s release, Illenium is playing plenty shows and festivals and keeping the …