Since the release Rezz’s album last Friday, one question has really loomed over people’s heads: who is Deathpact? The producer just before the release the album and also unveiled an ARG website to add even more mystery to the project, but the question his (or her) identity remains. A group …
Martin Garrix today releases a new song under his alternative “Grx” alias with CMC$ and Icona Pop entitled “X’s.” The reason for the release under one his aliases remains unclear, but we’re ultimately just happy for new music from the talented Dutch superstar. “X’s” follows Grx’s 2017 release with Brooks …
It was pretty clear from the time Noisia discovered Russian duo Abstract Elements and put their track “PMS!!!” on Invisible’s compilation series Invisible 007 that they were bound to be a label favorite. Three Invisible comps and a bunch other releases including tracks on Phace and Misanthrop’s label Neodigital later, …
Davide Carbone is famous in drum and bass for his cohesive, well-rounded and technically clean tracks but also for creating BS1 records, an entity in DnB that’s now famous on its own. Not only did BS1 release a blitz amazing tracks in its heyday, shedding light on some the biggest …
Historically, dance music hasn’t really been a type music that has told stories. With vocalists and more intricate production in the past decade, the trend has certainly become more common, but too ten a track will just use a vocal sample and then a bass drop. For Afterfab on “Harder,” …
If you live in Southern California and are a music fan any kind, chances are you’ve been to a HARD Summer. Celebrating its 11th edition this year, HARD Summer is certainly one the most venerated and revered festivals on the circuit. However, HARD has always had a fraught existence in …
Foundation Nightclub in Seattle has played host to a number legendary acts as they’ve come through Seattle, with upcoming performances scheduled for the likes Pegboard Nerds, Cosmic Gate, Valentino Khan, and Claude VonStroke. However, the club and its employees now face jailtime thanks to an undercover operation between the Seattle …
The next iteration the iPhone series is due to be revealed next month in September, but as usual, tech guru and master vlogger MKBHD has us covered with some early reviews beta models the new phone. Following the rumors the past year, there will very likely be three new models: …
Apple Music is neck-and-neck with Spotify to stand as the world’s biggest music streaming service. However, a new fer from Verizon for its Unlimited customers may just take Apple Music to the top. Verizon Unlimited is fering customers six free months Apple Music; the fer comes as part Verizon’s new …
It’s been 6 months since Getter last put out music, his entitled Dahlia I. He’s only released one other track this year, the album single “,” but fans can expect much more next month when he drops his album Visceral on September 28. Getter’s musical transformation from trenchlord to melodic genius to …
While going back and listening again to ILLENIUM’s latest single, “Take You Down” (as we enjoy doing), we noticed that the song wasn’t released under his usual Seeking Blue label, but rather with Astralwerks/Capitol Records. After reaching out to ILLENIUM’s management, we were told that the artist has parted ways …
If you caught Party Favor this past weekend at HARD Summer, consider yourself lucky because you witnessed a fantastic set. For those you that didn’t, that’s a shame. But in lieu seeing the set, you can still listen to a brand new remix pack from Party Favor called Keke Don’t Love …
Carnage has been known by ‘Papi Gordo’ for as long as we can remember, but according to the Guatemalan-American producer, ‘Papi Gordo’ is now dead – and ‘El Diablo’ will be taking its place. “It’s time for me to get back on my bullshit,” writes Carnage in a short statement to …
On July 31, Two Feet, real name Zachary William “Bill” Dess, posted his suicide note to Twitter. Immediately, colleagues and fans from around the world, even people who had never met him or heard his music, rushed to his replies to urge him to reconsider and get help. With the aid friends …
The wait for Dillon Francis’s next album, WUT WUT, is nearly over. With a full title and release date, September 28, now revealed to the public, along with a number already-heard singles, fans are now able to get a full idea for the vibe the album. Dillon Francis posted a …
Robyn‘s still got it! The singer might have fallen radio silent on us for years, but she’s back and amazing as ever! Just over a week ago, Robyn dropped “Missing U,” her first song in eight years, which she says is a message to her fans. Days later, she graced …
Though Dua Lipa experienced within the dance music realm last month after her appearance at Tomorrowland, she isn’t letting that stop her from working with two very talented produced in Mark Ronson and Diplo. In an interview with Rolling Stone, the singer revealed she has a collaboration in the works with …
Skrillex has become elusive in the US festival scene. He hasn’t played a festival in the US as a billed artist since ComplexCon in November 2016, and even then it wasn’t a strictly dance music event. But after a string appearances in 2018 at random parties and a wild performance …
Glitchy bass. More glitchy bass. Future bass. Electro. Techno. The last week releases had it all. REZZ, 1788-L, San Holo and more put out new music, making for another great week EDM. Listen to it all on the newest Your EDM Week in Music playlist on Spotify below: Release Spotlight REZZ …
As much as indie labels and artists are becoming power players in their own right these past few years, major labels like Universal and Sony are still running the game. However, Warner Music Group is playing fast and loose with their strategy after liquidating all shares in Spotify this year, …
It’s International Cat Day! The year is filled with new and exciting holidays to celebrate even the most mundane things, but cats will always have a special place in our hearts, as well as in the hearts DJs! For ICD – that’s what we’re calling International Cat Day – we …
Shambhala Music Festival is one the greatest leading forces dedicated to harm reduction in the music events circuit — and this year, organizers have upgraded in a major way to keep the farm safe. Unlike many commercial events, Shambhala takes a stand as a “dry” festival. No alcohol is sold …
Congrats to Ellie Goulding and her future husband! The “Love Me Like You Do” singer, one EDM’s favorite, has announced her engagement to Caspar Jopling. Their relationship was first brought to the public’s attention after a karaoke session last April, but the two have apparently been together for 18 months. While most …
The French producer, DJ, musician, and composer DJ Snake is known for headlining festivals across the world after several radio-hits released on Encore. Justin Bieber, Migos & Travis Scott, Yellow Claw, and Skrillex were just a few the impressive collaborations featured on the 14 track album. “Middle” featuring Bipolar Sunshine grew …
The Electric Pickle has been located in the Wynwood Arts District Miami for ten years, but will cease operation in June 2019. The Venues operators Will, Tomas, Diego, and Mitch announced the sad news on their page. “It’s been a crazy ride and we’re not done yet. It’s time for …
Producer, DJ and vocalist Navid Izadi has passed away following a plane crash, which also took his mother’s life. On Sunday, August 5th, the Cessna 414 aircraft they were traveling on reportedly nose dived into a retail parking lot near John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana, California. None the five people onboard survived, but …
Artists are getting paid more than ever for their work, but the reality is that it’s still a very paltry sum. According to a published by Citigroup, only 12% the $43 billion generated by the music industry in 2017 was delivered to artists for their work. This is a significant increase …
If you’ve never heard Grady before, don’t go kicking yourself just yet. “Garden” is the debut song from the artist who seems to still be in the process building a social presence online – 4 followers on Facebook, 21 on Soundcloud, no Twitter that we could immediately locate. And yet …
Conrank returns to Circus Records with a 2011-era dubstep banger that’s sure to melt your face f, courtesy and Patwan. “Decapitate” sounds like it’s straight f Rusko’s or 12th Planet’s hard drive in the early days dubstep, complete with massive wobbles and ragga vocals. The bass is absolutely thunderous and …
This year’s HARD Summer, the first without HARD Events founder Gary Richards and being led solely by Insomniac, was a resounding success. Featuring dozens in-demand artists and over 73,000 people each day, most people went home with memories for a lifetime. Unfortunately, some weren’t so lucky. Twenty three individuals were …
Years ago, SoundCloud did away with comments on its mobile app, citing optimization and user experience over the years, but users can now rejoice in the fact that developers are bringing the feature back. “SoundCloud is making it easier than ever for creators and listeners to connect anytime, anywhere with the …
It’s hard to believe that have gone by since the death world-class producer, musician and celebrity Avicii. His death, though not ultimately surprising, shocked many by the young age at which he passed. Avicii had a history health problems relating to being overworked and partaking in drinking and drugs, but …
The last time we heard new original music from Zhu was his project in April, which contained seven our favorite Zhu releases his career. Since then, Zhu has been busy building out the Blacklizt brand and dropping some new merch, as well as . But some recent social media activity …
It’s only been four days since Martin Garrix & Khalid dropped Volume 2 their “Ocean” remixes, with new cuts from Holy Go, Myrne, and more. And yet, we’re already getting another special remix the track from none other than Hexagon leader Don Diablo this Friday. As with most Don Diablo …
If you’re needing something to give you that boost to conquer this day, look no further. Bailo, VRG, and rapper Born I Music all teamed up for the massive single, “Firestorm”, that truly lives up to the name. It’s the first time these three have come together and it is …
Moonrise Festival, one the biggest dance music festivals the year in the northeast, is going down this weekend with Diplo, DJ Snake, Kaskade, Marshmello, NGHTMRE, Zeds Dead, Excision, Galantis, Griz, Illenium, Ganja White Night, Rezz, Snails, and more. With such a stacked lineup, simply attending at all sounds like a dream …
Nico Molaschi is making a remarkable comeback this year with his most ambitious track yet “High On Your Love.” This release follows his self-produced 2016 album Say All that featured hit “One Man Down” which is a story of liberation and freedom achieved by courage, hope and the discovery of …
Lil Pump‘s set over the weekend was apparently so lit that it got shut down. The rapper says organizers cut him f because the crowd was going too hard, and he thinks it’s wack. It’s difficult to say exactly what triggered the shortened set. The crowd was definitely packed in, …
After art pieces depicting his logo, Aphex Twin is ready to reveal what he’s been teasing. Record label Warp Records has announced a new Aphex Twin EP, and it looks like Adult Swim might preview the EP soon. Warp’s Twitter account announced Aphex Twin’s new EP, titled Collapse. Warp posted …
It’s always fascinating when you get the opportunity to see a pressional behind the scenes, and that’s no different for DJs. DJs are among the most-traveled pressionals in the world, sometimes traveling to multiple continents a week at the highest levels like Steve Aoki or Tiësto. However, you don’t even …
One the most anticipated sets from this past weekend’s HARD Summer Music Festival was Diplo b2b Dillon Francis on the HARD Stage on Sunday night. Both artists have a storied history with dancehall and moombahton, which meant that a set together was bound to be a bouncy good time. Sure …
Armin van Buuren has done it again. The worldwide DJ/producer has been known to go tireless hours without stopping the music — and over this past weekend he went a total 7 hours at Untold Festival in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. His stamina is impressive, but even more so is his vast collection …
Demi Lovato has broken her silence after suffering an on July 24. In an open letter to her fans, family, friends and supporters, she gives her raw and honest thoughts on her struggle with addiction… “I have always been transparent about my journey with addiction. What I’ve learned is that this …
It’s only been a little more than a week since this year’s Tomorrowland ended, and we’re sure some people are still recovering from the madness. Unfortunately, according to various sources, two women attending the festival died as a result health complications during the festivities. According to the sources, there was …
Plenty songs tell us to keep the rave alive and never stop moving. Well, two senior citizens in Germany took that to heart to attend Wacken Open Air this past weekend, a metal festival in Germany. While it’s not exactly dance music, we definitely respect the zeal the two older …
A Mundelein, IL teenager died Sunday evening after he was found unresponsive at Lollapalooza music festival in Chicago. The 16-year-old, was transported to Northwestern Memorial Hospital by ambulance from the Grant Park event, according to a . He was pronounced dead shortly before 9 pm. Pending autopsy results, the Cook County Examiner’s fice …
If you are a future bass listener or fan, you will have most definitely heard , GANZ and his waves unique sound design circling the channels. GANZ’s synth design and intricate drum sampling are an inspiration for many electronic producers out there. The infamous Dutch producer is back with another …
deadmau5 is clearing the air after an apparent failed to produce Bo Mason‘s album. Long story short: mau5 discovered soulful singer one day, fell in love with his work, and promised that once the rising star hit 1 million plays on his music the producer would fly him out to Canada …
Not that we’re surprised in the least, but this new Ekali x 1788-L track goes even harder than we expected! Just days ago Ekali prepped us with a single tweet — he’d soon unleash the makings between the two producers. But still, we weren’t quite ready for the kind insanity …
Fresh f her back in April, Alison Wonderland is making waves on her current North American tour. She is slated to arrive in Chicago on Friday, August 24th at the Aragon Ballroom and we have teamed up once again with React Presents to bring you a little ticket giveaway for …
Avicii may be gone, but his music lives forever — and this is the strongest hint yet that we could soon be hearing one last ficial release from the legendary producer. Co-producer Carl Falk notably worked with Avicii on his 2015 album Stories, and now he’s finishing up a fan-favorite …
“Reaktor” is the first track to come from ELAX, Alex Ridha’s (known as Boys Noize) newest project. The track showcases his signature Boys Noize sound with a twist vibrant upbeat techno, familiar to founder style. Boys Noize has continuously blurred the line between genres in the electronic music world and …
HARD Summer is back in full effect for 2018, delivering us with one the most stacked lineups to ever hit the scene. Seriously, just . Over the weekend, Marshmello, San Holo, Ghastly and so many more will take the stage. Zeds Dead is set to go b2b with Jauz, DJ Mustard will …
HARD Summer is going down this weekend for the first time since the ousting “HARD Father” Gary Richards, aka Destructo. Although it has become more corporate, the event boasts a stacked lineup and attendance is expected to be good. However, Destructo won’t let that stop him. Under the new brand …
In what ended up being a year-long tale, the story Bo Mason and deadmau5 should have been one inspiration and hope. Beginning January 2017, deadmau5 and fell in love with it, eventually issuing a promise that if he reached one million total plays across all his songs, he would fly …
The newest rumored iPhone X Plus has been exposed in an apparent Apple leak, so feast your eyes on this… The images below show f the working model the newest iPhone device and a very square version the iPad Pro expected in 2018. If the shapes aren’t cutting it for you, …
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department has ficially closed its case on the worst mass shooting in modern US history. On October 1st, 2017, Stephen Paddock sprayed bullets into the crowd at , murdering 58 people and injuring hundreds others. On August 3, 2018 — after months investigating — police are concluding the shooter …
The world wasn’t prepared for this NGHTMRE and WAVEDASH collab, so they had to take it to the grave instead. Figuratively, course. These two heavy hitters absolutely bury us with bass in this unrelenting new release, fittingly titled “Grave.” The track’s grand opening builds intrigue with ster, lingering moments before …
In celebration the 60th anniversary Billboard’s Hot 100 Chart this week, the publication decided to launch a list featuring the biggest hits all time. The Hot 100 chart has remained the standard ranking America’s top songs each week since 1958, and is now visiting the “hottest–the-hot” over the last six …
Seemingly out nowhere, thought we expected it to happen sometime this year, Excision has announced his fourth studio album, Apex, out in less than two weeks. After keeping the X theme with his first two albums, he inexplicably named his third album Virus. While it didn’t affect our enjoyment the album, it was …
Aphex Twin is definitely up to something. A 3D version his iconic logo has started , including in London and Turin. Now his logo has made its way stateside, all the way to Hollywood, California. The new Aphex Twin logo is located at the Amoeba Music record store in Hollywood. …
The first day Lollapalooza has come and gone, but the festival is only just getting started! With the iconic downtown skyline as its backdrop, Lollapalooza returns for four days killer live performances this weekend. Fans travel from all over to get a taste this eclectic lineup featuring pop, rock, electronic, …
The countdown toward San Holo’s debut album, album1, has ficially begun with the release double singles “worthy” and “lift me from the ground.” Fans who started following San Holo around the time that “Light” came out, when he was started to really blow up, might be somewhat put f by the …
Having only been premiered two weeks ago, Illenium’s new song “Take You Down” is now ficially out. It was only earlier this week that Illenium shared the unexpected inspiration behind the song, revealing that six years ago he . As he shared when the song was debuted at Global Dance …
The day has finally come for Rezz’s second album, Certain Kind Of Magic, to finally be revealed to the world, and what a glorious day it is. For those who remember, there was a small debate (for a short time) when Rezz’s first album, , came out whether it was actually an …
Martin Garrix has one the most dedicated fan bases in the world, so it’s no wonder they’re out here repping him whenever possible — even with their back-to-school gear. Pictured below you’ll see all Martin Garrix everything… at least when it comes to school supplies. Notebooks, stationary, calendars and what …
Set your phasers to hype, because 1788-L has just dropped the first single “F U L L / B U R S T” to his debut EP Sentience out later this month. The first thing we want to note is that this doesn’t match up with either the two 1788-L …
It’s rare that a song actually embodies its title, but Sikdope and ZOOTAH have managed to do so with their newest sweet and bubbly tune “Bubblegum.” We’ve been enjoying Sikdope’s tunes a lot in 2018, and “Bubblegum” with ZOOTAH is no exception, bringing an infectious rhythm and some seriously catchy …
Maroon 5 and Cardi B’s “Girls Like You” is the #3 song in the world right now, so remixing it is a big deal for rising producer Cray. It’s actually surprising how much Cray managed to keep the vibe the original while putting her own electronic flair on it. Adam …
AMF takes place on October 20th at the Johan Cruijff Arena, formerly known as the Amsterdam Arena. The one-day event is known for showcasing huge must-see performances from the world’s biggest DJs and is combined with the Top 100 DJs Award Ceremony. KSHMR is known for his massive tracks on …
One OWSLA‘s finest, Josh Pan, just gave us the news we’ve all been waiting for. Skrillex is “back” and he’s putting out “crazy” music this year! Ahhhhhhh! Skrilly took to the ‘Gram to share some footage from his recent at Fuji Rock music festival, which must have sparked something inside …
ended just last weekend and fans are eagerly awaiting the upcoming debut Winter edition its festival next March. The festival is preparing for their influx ticket buyers by announcing a , available starting tomorrow, August 3rd. Not only that, the first five people from each country who register will have access …
While the peak summer has passed us by, Mura Masa’s new track “Complicated” with Nao has us feeling like it’s only just beginning. Only his second track 2018, Mura Masa presents a carefree and positively cute tune that reminds us what his music is all about. The track comes with …
It’s not every day that Flux Pavilion releases his own fresh compilation album, but we’ve been blessed with a bunch new tracks from Flux Pavilion, Khwezi, Cyran, LUZCID, Growlz, Mark The Beast, Kentaro x Rafik x Yuto, Ork¿d, and Big Voyage on Flux Pavilion presents: Earwax. With far too much new fire …
It’s 2018, and music streaming is in and piracy is out. According to a new , music piracy is experiencing a fallout as streaming services like Apple Music and Spotify become the new norm. It’s encouraging news for the music industry, which took a huge hit due to the influx …
KSHMR is back once again with his next big room hit, this time teaming up ficially with 7 Skies for “Neverland.” The two have worked together before on a sample pack for Splice called Symphony-Serum Hybrid Orchestra, but have never ficially collaborated on a track until now. “Neverland” is pure KSHMR …
A recent report from Dutch publication has instilled hope for a Tomorrowland 2019 performance from Swedish House Mafia. According to Telegraaf, Steve Angello said that the group will perform at the festival next year “by any means necessary.” Contrary to reports from other English-speaking publications, this is not a confirmation a …
Interscope Records has released Helix Volume 2, a compilation the label’s top dance songs and remixes. Helix Volume 1 was , along with the launch the label’s and Spotify playlist. Interscope Records has kept up the pace and listeners are waiting for more. The album consists 20 tracks, including …
Tomorrowland finished another legendary two-weekend event this week, but the buzz around the festival continues. Tomorrowland sneakily dropped a three-CD compilation album before the festival began, plus a mini mix to boot. On July 20, Tomorrowland released a digital version the Tomorrowland 2018 (Story Planaxis) album. Spanning 3 CDs, the album …
Though Fuji Rock was and is his only major festival appearance 2018, it’s safe to say that Skrillex is back. With far too many clues that point to new music from the OWSLA don, this set absolutely sealed the deal. If you need any confirmation that – and we wouldn’t …
Songstress and internet sensation Poppy has already captured our attention with her 2017 Mad Decent debut Poppy.Computer, and before that her single “Low Life” was remixed by Slushii. Now, she’s onto even bigger things, as the pop star has announced another album and forthcoming collaborations with Grimes and Diplo. It sounds …
The next song the summer is almost upon us, as DJ Snake, GASHI and French Montana gear up to drop some new heat! The triple threat collaboration packs in the sounds all three incredible artists in one, lending to their sweeter sides for a lovesick, flavorful blend. In a new …
If you’re a DnB fan and follow these sorts things, it seems that the festival season in Europe keeps getting bigger and bigger every year, and none the heads seems to complaining. One the biggest indicators just how big DnB festivals are getting is one the seminal events in UK …
In theory, drug dogs seems like a reasonable way to target drugs and potential dealers. But as it turns out, sniffer dogs are wrong about two-thirds the time, at least according to ficial from strip searches in the Australian state New South Wales last year. The new report reveals that the 1,124 …
Earlier this week, Eprom announced he’d be in exchange for any Datsik merch a fan brings to his shows. While it’s now nearly five months since Datsik has been accused sexual assault, it appears that his logo can still inspire anger and activism. It’s not surprising that Eprom’s announcement drew …
A recent post on the /r/EDM subreddit asked, “” The question was if Calvin Harris was the only musical artist to chart in the Billboard Top 30 more than 8 years running. It was certainly an interesting question, and one that had taken some time to research, but we wanted to …
The father an Electric Forest music festival attendee that passed away is reaching out to the community in hopes getting his hands on the last set he listened to. It is believed he was at the Jubilee stage dancing to Bishop Briggs when he suffered from cardiac arrest. Hunter Lurie, …
It’s been a month since Electric Forest wrapped up and one attendee, Kevin Graves is still nowhere to be found. Volunteers are dedicated to combing the surrounding areas for the , which is now being described as a . “We’re still hopeful, however, for all intent(s) and purposes, it is …
Ultra Music Festival is one the biggest music festivals on the planet, dance music or otherwise. It also happens to be the biggest festival in Miami, bar none. Despite its success, the festival and city Miami ten butt heads. Miami residents have complained about the festival for years, so much …
Tomorrowland is finally over… it’s been a long two weeks, with live streams each weekend and live sets to last you for days, but now it’s time to sit back, relax, and endure that 15 hour flight home. Eek. On the other hand, you could check out a new EP …
M.I.A.‘s “Paper Planes” just reached new heights, topping NPR‘s list . The 2007 track was co-written and co-produced by Diplo, giving the electronic musician a fair amount bragging rights here. But the sound, the vibe, the artistry, and the overall delivery that make “Paper Planes” a true smash — that’s …
Tomorrowland 2018 heard a lot amazing music, modern bangers and older classics, unreleased ID and freshly dropped new music. When we play back the two weekends, it sounds a little something like this. Note: these numbers solely reflect set lists uploaded to 1001tracklists, but may be representative larger trends at …
It’s been a little over four months since caused Datsik to lose everything – his label, his management, his booking agency, and his career. At the time, Datsik was also half the bass house duo Ephwurd, from which he also . The other producer in the project, Basie Hauser, kept …
Aphex Twin is definitely up to something and we’re just dying to know what. There are no cryptic social media posts or cheesy promo videos here. In true Aphex Twin fashion, his new teaser comes in the form these artistic prints photographed below, specially designed to mimic their surroundings in …
When Illenium his forthcoming new song “Take You Down” at Global Dance Festival earlier this month, he told the crowd that it was a very personal song for him. The precise reasoning for the song’s importance to Illenium remained a mystery until today, when he shared his own dark past …
It’s that time year again for Forbes to release their list “World’s Highest-Paid DJs.” And while it may not benefit or even affect the everyday EDM consumer, it’s an interesting barometer where dance music is at and how it’s being consumed by casual and hardcore fans. To no one’s surprise, …
The fight for mental health awareness continues, most recently with rising producer Ekali sharing his thoughts on the issue. Ekali is responsible for many bass music’s favorite tracks and is a quickly rising producer that most people will know about within the next year. But behind the scenes, he reveals …
In a post being shared on Facebook, one woman claimed to have had her phone, her ID, and bank cards stolen after she was hit with pepper spray in the crowd at Tomorrowland this past weekend. The incident allegedly took place right in front the festival’s Main Stage on Saturday, according …
In just a month, we’ll finally be able to hear what Jauz has been working on, as his debut full-length album The Wise and The Wicked ficially has its release date set for August 31, 2018. Not only that, fans can expect the last single from the album, “Super Fly,” …
Though we half expected Martin Garrix’s new track with Bonn, “High On Life,” to be released his past Friday as part New Music Friday, the producer revealed social media that fans would have to wait until he closed out the Tomorrowland main stage with it on Sunday night. Sure enough, …