SECOND SKY LIVE STREAM: PORTER ROBINSON, MADEON & MORE

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

Skrillex & Virtual Riot Join Forces On INSANE Remix of Kingdom Hearts’ “Face My Fears”

Without a doubt, Skrillex has some the best unreleased music and special edits any DJ out there. Last weekend at Ultra Singapore, Skrillex dropped one his best, an unreleased collaborative remix between him and Virtual Riot his track “Face My Fears” with Utada Hikaru. Early supporters the original “Face My …

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

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

REPORT: Deal Between EDM's Two Biggest Agencies Falls Through

Days after reports surfaced that United Talent Agency and Paradigm would merge, Paradigm’s chief executive and chairman Sam Gores announced that working discussions between both parties have ended. According to a new report, the deal was taken f the table as Sunday, June 9. The merger would have combined UTA’s roster actors …

Tiësto Surprises with First Official Remix for Avicii’s New Album

It’s barely been a week since Avicii’s posthumous album TIM was released, and Tiësto is already coming out swinging with a new remix the artist’s song “Tough Love” with Agnes, Vargas & Lagola. “Tough Love” was released as the second single from TIM and features an Arabian influence in the strings with a …

Instagram Is Currently Down, It's Not Just You

Users this afternoon trying to access Instagram, or at least certain parts the service, likely experienced difficulty as it faced issues. Problems began around 11:30 PDT according to DownDetector, with over 10,000 reports logged. According to Gizmodo, “While an initial outage] was quickly fixed, a quick inspection by a number staffers …

WATCH: San Holo Drops New Song & Is Live Streaming from Red Rocks Right Now

San Holo heads to Red Rocks tonight for his very first headlining performance at the venue, a monumental achievement for any artist, electronic or otherwise. Just before San Holo takes the stage tonight, he’s released a new song, “Lost Lately.” “Lost Lately” is only San’s second release the year and …

After Burning Down Its Iconic Arch, Bonnaroo’s New Wall(?) Is Disappointing Fans

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 …

Illenium Reveals Huge North American Tour with Over 230,000 Tickets for Sale

Earlier this week, Illenium revealed the release date and artwork for his third album out this year, Ascend. With it, he promised tour dates would be coming and it’s already quite the incredible undertaking, playing the biggest rooms his career. Fans already knew about the Madison Square Garden date and three …

Diplo & Carnage Make An Interesting Combination On New House Tune

Part the thrill dance music is hearing all the interesting combinations that come about through collaborations and remixes. Nobody was expecting a Diplo remix for Carnage‘s “Letting People Go” featuring Prinze George — and that’s much its beauty. Diplo’s current recipe for house-focused dance floor heaters, as heard with his …

Martin Garrix's Latest Replacement At Another Major Festival Announced [Details]

As Martin Garrix continues his road to recovery after suffering a nasty ankle injury on stage, fellow DJ/producers are stepping in to fulfill his headlining spots. Just recently, Porter Robinson played a DJ set at Ultra Korea, because Garrix was unable to be there. Now, Escapade has announced Tiësto will take …

Woman Fights Back Against Activists After Getting Called Out For Bringing A Camel To A Music Festival

Last month, we heard about the goat that hit up Movement music festival in Detroit. Over the pond, there’s a camel raving it up with his owner as the two take on festivals together. Kokoso and the owner were recently spotted roaming the crowds at Land Beyond Festival in East Brighton …

ALIGN Releases Dreamlike Debut EP "Intertwine"

align · verb · to join with others in a cause The debut EP from ALIGN, Intertwine, is at once at odds with its creator. Whereas ALIGN implies symmetry and parallelism, to intertwine something is to make it muddled, each piece indistinct from another. Whether ALIGN intended to convey this juxtaposition and theoretical mindfuck isn’t …

Five Festival Attendees Critically Ill After Taking “Skype” Ecstasy Pills

Five music festival attendees  Parklife in Manchester fell “critically ill” and needed “emergency attention” after taking high-strength ecstasy pills, according to a report. The Skype-branded pills (pictured above) are said to contain 250 to 300mg MDMA — three times the amount typical doses. This is believed to be the same batch that …

Multiple Fans Struck By Falling Debris At Bassnectar Makeup Show

Bassnectar‘s Freestyle Sessions Summer Gathering took place this weekend — but it didn’t go f without some unforeseen complications. The event was canceled the morning its second day and forced to move from 1ST Bank Center to the Denver Coliseum due to a “sudden and unsuspected systems malfunction.” Despite the major change …

REPORT: Okeechobee Festival Will Return In 2020, Purchased by Insomniac

Last week, Mix247 reported that Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival was bought out by Insomniac and would be returning next year. Your EDM reached out to our own sources and independently confirmed the news. Our source, who wishes to remain anonymous, tells us that Insomniac bought a controlling share in Okeechobee, previously …

MUST LISTEN: Bassnectar Unleashes Incredible New Mixtape "Tempo of Dreams"

Bassnectar has unleashed his latest mixtape, Tempo Dreams… Some tracks are newer, like Bassnectar’s “Front to Back” remix for Buku. Others are older favorites, like his gorgeous remix Purity Ring‘s “Flood on the Floor.” All them are equipped with plenty bass and imagination and seamlessly flow together into a dreamlike state. For …

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

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

Facebook’s Monopoly On Events Is Over Thanks To Snapchat’s Newest Feature

It’s a constant battle between the social media platforms — especially Facebook and company-owned Instagram vs. Snapchat. Now, the latter is presenting a new feature, straight out Facebook’s playbook. According to insider Jane Manchun Wong, Snapchat Events may soon be integrated with the app. The new feature is likely to …

Zedd Fires Back At Matthew Koma's Insults In Lengthy New Instagram Post

Zedd Fires Back At Matthew Koma’s Insults In Long-form Instagram Post Matthew Koma‘s comments about Zedd surely shocked most the dance music world, especially when made on the anniversary their breakout collaborative hit “Spectrum.” However, what was perhaps more surprising is Zedd’s lack immediate comment. Eventually, Zedd did break that silence …

WATCH: Berghain, The World’s Most Exclusive Nightclub, Recreated Inside Minecraft

The world’s most exclusive nightclub just became a little more accessible — at least for gamers across the world. The iconic techno venue Berghain in Berlin, Germany — considered a mecca dance music — has been brought to life inside the game Minecraft. With exceptional attention to detail, one player has completely …

Porter Robinson Reveals Details Of Virtual Self Opening Set At His Festival

When Porter Robinson announced earlier this week that his alias Virtual Self would be opening Second Sky Festival each day, fans were ecstatic. And then came the question, “Wait, during the day?” Much Virtual Self’s impact comes from the intense lights during the show, so clearly the experience must be …

Kayzo & Steve Aoki Revive Rave Anthem "Warp 1.9" for 10 Year Anniversary [MUST LISTEN]

“ONE. TWO. WOOP WOOP!” This chant was ubiquitous in the early 2010s, and still makes an appearance here and there these days. It’s from The Bloody Beetroots infamous “Warp 1.9,” featuring Steve Aoki, released on Dim Mak in 2009. The track’s history, and that sample in particular, has become party …

Ultra Korea Plagued By Delays As Stage Construction Finishes Hours After Doors Scheduled To Open

Ultra Korea ficially kicked f earlier today (Korea time), but not without its share difficulties. Though attendees were incredibly excited to see NGHTMRE, Virtual Self, and Porter Robinson, the beginning the day started f a bit rocky. Reports suggest that while doors were scheduled to open at 1pm, they were …

Bonnie x Clyde Drop One of the Catchiest Bass Melodies This Year On 'So High'

In a a very short space time, singer/Dj/Producer, Paige Lopynski and DJ/producer, Daniel Litman have gone from high school friends in Fairfax, Virginia, to rocking festivals around the world as the dynamic duo BONNIE X CLYDE. Establishing a recognisable and signature sound which features hard hitting percussion, melodic bass and …

Avicii’s Closest Friends Open Up About Their Final Times with Him Before His Death

It’s a big day for Avicii’s family and collaborators, as his posthumous album TIM is finally released. Featuring 10 never before heard tracks, not including the two singles already released from the album, TIM is an unfettered insight into the musical mind Avicii before his death last year. Ahead the album release, SPIN got …

Another Major US City Just Decriminalized Mushrooms, Following Denver's Lead

First Denver, now Oakland. The city council in Oakland this week unanimously voted to decriminalize hallucinogenic fungi, otherwise known as “magic mushrooms” or “shrooms,” the active chemical in which is psilocybin. Pursuing leads related to magic mushrooms is hardly an effective use police time, advocates the resolution believe it will allow law …