If you haven’t heard James Pepper, you soon will have. As the Sydney young gun flows his way through the club scene, he continues to produce consistent warmers. His latest, Lover, released through Neovinyl is no different. The track is a well crafted club tool, with a smooth sound and classic bass beat that …
Wireless Festival was held on July 6 to 7, 2018 in Finsbury Park, United Kingdom. Although the lineup looked promising, with acts like Rick Ross, Rae Sremmurd, Lil Pump, Migos, Belly, French Montana, Big Sean among many more, there was one headliner that was missing from the picture. Fans were left …
This year’s Creamfields festival is set to be their 21st anniversary and they are planning on making it their biggest and best yet. With a line up stacked from Above & Beyond to Eric Prydz’s much talked about HOLO set and even rumors floating around a possible surprise appearance by Swedish House …
Adelaide may have missed out on a fully fledged Listen Out festival this year, but it’s not all bad news with Fuzzy kicking f a new, f-shoot soiree dubbed Listen In. The event will take place at Bonython Park on Monday, October 1st and will be a hip-hop focused event …
: James Simpson The noble Novocastrian, Mall Grab will be heading back to Aussie shores come November, with the headline slot at the second annual Output Festival. Mall Grab, who has been reeling in the accolades since his meteoric rise in 2016 was course on the maiden lineup for Output …
Playing the Islamic Call to Prayer (Azan) and Quranic verses has been played by a number DJs. While many these DJs meant no harm, little did they know what they were doing was considered heresy. The most recent incident this occurred when Bosnian-German Producer Solomun played a track that sampled …
Revealing the project in November 2017 and releasing his debut EP at the end that month, Porter Robinson stepped out into the public as Virtual Self for the first time on Friday, December 8th at a warehouse in Brooklyn. The alias brings with it a powerful new sound which has breathed new …
Notorious selector Maceo Plex has announced he is launching a new sub-label Ellum Audio, dubbed Ellum Black (Eb). This exciting new project from the American producer will focus on the dark and intellectual side techno and will tie in with the second chapter his Mutant Series which is due out …
: Ollie Millington As Listen Out looms in the near future, it is about time sideshows start to trickle out into the news feed, with Skepta kicking us f in fine style today. Thew Tottenham based MC has added two large-scale sideshows to his Aussie stint, the first being held at The …
Bad news arrived today for all Sam Feldt’s fans. Following a severe scooter accident last week that injured his right leg and requires surgery for proper healing, he’s just released a statement today announcing that all his summer tour dates will have to be cancelled so he can focus on …
Man, oh man – another Ultra Europe is in the books. If you have never been to the island festival in Split, Croatia, fear not! Live sets are being uploaded left and right, so there is something for every listener. Fans who attended the magical event are still buzzing on social …
British composer Mat Zo has taken to the message board ’s electronic music community for an AMA, and there is plenty interesting takes from some the 200+ questions thrown his way. Here are some takeaways from the questionnaire that might tickle your interest: What are some your favorite albums for …
Stereosonic has been gone for 2-years now, and as most us still mourn the loss the mighty, dance music extravaganza, someone has taken it upon themselves to kick a petition into action to bring it back. The eager punter shared the petition with us directly over the weekend, and we …
To celebrate Twitch Prime Day this year, the streaming website is putting together a live event full PUBG Battles, giveaways, & music. Twitch will be teaming up with PUBG and Deadmau5 for a special Unboxing Prime Day event on July 13th in Los Angeles. Similar to Amazon’s Prime Day starting on …
RVLTN have out done themselves once again. They’ve just announced their first ever waterpark event called Turbulence. Turbulence will take place September 8 from 6pm until midnight at Cowabunga Bay Waterpark in Utah. Ages for the event are 18+, with a bar for those 21+. The lineup has yet to be …
DJ Akademiks has always been a relatively dramatic figure in the hip-hop world, fering polarizing opinions on a lot the hot topics being discussed. His friendship with has brought him further infamy as an Instagram and YouTube personality, becoming one the go-to news sources for anything about the new generation …
David August has revealed he is releasing a new album come October 5th, PIAS. Titled D’Angelo, this will be the third album from the enigmatic German producer, whose unique take on electronica has been carved out in the way previous albums such as the 2013’s Times and more recently his ambient …
Well, we didn’t see this one coming but we are certainly not mad about it. Novocastrian producer Just A Gent has taken it upon himself to rework the Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas theme song into a hard-hitting, wubby banger. I know what you’re probably thinking, why would he touch …
Creamfields has revealed loads surprise announcements these past couple months. It all started with two new revolutionary stages SILO and Generator. On top that, they announced three surprise sets, one on Friday, Saturday, & Sunday! Most recently, we’ve learned about a new festival area called Electric Oasis. This area is an energizing …
RVLTN have out done themselves once again. They’ve just announced their first ever waterpark event called Turbulence. Turbulence will take place September 8 from 6pm until midnight at Cowabunga Bay Waterpark in Utah. Ages for the event are 18+, with a bar for those 21+. The lineup has yet to be …
Gammer – The Drop (Remixes Pt. 1) Heads up Hardcore/Hardstyle Dubbers, UK artist Gammer just released a five track album containing remixes his track, ‘THE DROP‘. While a remix album may seem repetitive, each track is distinct in their own way. Featuring the reworks 4B, NvrLeft, Skellism, Slippy, Stonebank, and Wooli, …
Clairo and SG lewis have joined forces on a summery new cut, ‘Better’. Pulsing synths, a disco-centric instrumental structure and some familiar vocals all combine to create a dream-worthy collaboration from the two up-and-coming artists, who have been getting a whole lot attention late. Speaking on the collab, SG says …
New Trance ‘ID’ Track With heavy-hitting collaborations getting churned out left and right, Brazilian DJ Alok wanted to get in on the action. In his most recent Facebook post, Alok teases a new song with some big name players: Armin van Buuren and Vini Vici. In addition, the song will …
Nothing warms you up on a chilly Monday morning like a new Four Tet remix, and I can safely say that his latest rework Daniel Avery’s Quick Eternity is as warm as it gets. In true Four Tet fashion, he rebuilds the original as an ethereal, atmospheric journey a track …
Paul van Dyk- Shine One the more highly anticipated Ibiza residencies is quickly approaching. Trance legend Paul van Dyk’s massive 2018 SHINE Ibiza Residency is right around the corner and to get ready for it, the legend dropped a new single today. The single, like the name his residency, is …
If you know techno, then you know about Awakenings Music Festival in Amsterdam. The largest outdoor techno festival in the world went f this past weekend, and from what we’ve seen it was absolutely incredible. For two days, techno legends from around the world came together to play on eight …
Sydney based electronic producers, Set Mo, have returned to the scene in 2018 with their latest single, See The Light which is the 6th instalment in and eleven-track output planned for this year. Having just returned from a highly anticipated string shows in the US, it is clear that Nick Drabble and …
Heavy hitting French electronic music mega-group, , have dropped a juicy new remix Randy from their upcoming reworks album. News that the Parisian electro-lords would drop a 15 track album in August, by revisiting and editing some their most prolific tracks, only dropped in June but we already have a taste what …
Article 13 Voted Down In Plenary Vote, But Is This What’s Best For Everyone? The EU Parliament voted yesterday on the controversial “Copyright Directive,” including the “upload filter” Article 13. With 318 against and only 278 in favor, the directive was rejected. Following intense lobbying efforts by Google, reported at …
Mental health is the utmost importance. Due to several big-name celebrities’ unfortunate decisions, like Anthony Bourdain, Kate Spade, Robin Williams‘s suicide, the topic has been brought in the limelight and has resulted in more resources and information for those suffering through difficult times. Avicii‘s death affected the entire music industry. …
Prolific American DJ, producer and multi-instrumentalist, Diplo has dropped a highly anticipated mini documentary series detailing his path from Florida to California. The Mad Decent label boss traces his roots back to his first project Florida, up until his latest release, California. The mega-star has a right to be a …
James Blake has opened up on the stigma surrounding mental health in the music industry in the way expressing his personal battles with anxiety and depression. Speaking at the annual symposium the Performing Arts Medicine Association (PAMA) on a panel called You Got This: Managing the Suicide Crisis in the Arts Population, …
This past March, Ultra Music Festival celebrated its 20th anniversary. At the Bayfront Park in downtown Miami, the roaring bass lines could be heard by all. For some it brought great joy, but for others it reeked chaos and an undermining the locals living there. However, UMF could continue for …
If you’ve heard Steve Aoki, you are well aware that the American producer has built a reputation on theatrical stunts which include throwing massive cakes into the crowd. Although these tasty desserts seem to be an overall crowd pleaser, the ‘Just Hold On‘ musician has shifted his sights to another …
Who better to get us all in the mod for the weekend than Boys Noize? Flicking back the pages to 2013, today’s Friday Mix is dedicated to the UNTZ lord himself, and his monstrous, 97-minute sitting for Mixmag LAB. Clanging, industrial dance cuts seem to be the reoccurring theme in …
The best thing about PNAU, is that all their new music is just as bloody good as their old stuff so naturally making one uber-album with all the classics is a must-do. The Changa 2018 Tour Edition dropped today and is a 17-track smorgasbord belters from the Sydney dance veterans, …
Drumcode bossman Adam Beyer is one the top techno DJs in the game right now. From playing sold out shows all over the world, to spinning alongside Cirez D (Eric Prydz), Carl Cox and so many others – it only makes sense for Beyer to now host his own festival. …
It is no secret that Shaquille O’ Neal is a man many talents. He has been everything from a star NBA player, to a television analyst, and even a spokesperson for various brands, and course as late, a performing DJ. Shaq, AKA DJ Diesel, debuted his Diesel act at 2015’s now defunct …
For all your dance veterans out there, you might be feeling a little old as The Prodigy’s second studio album Music For The Jilted Generation turned 24 years old today! Released on this day in 1994 – well before some you reading this were even born – the album was the …
The mysteries Aphex Twin have been pondered for many years, with the Londoner building a cult like following that is truly unmatched in the electronic music community. It seems the Aphex Twin phenomena has captured the attention the BBC as well, with the major broadcaster sharing an in-depth audio documentary …
New details have emerged surrounding funnyman Dillon Francis‘s new comedy series “Like & .” He recently sat down with his “like and sub” co-stars Brandon Wardell and Jack Wagner (also hosts the comedy podcast “Yeah, But Still“) to engage in hilarious banter and share the inside scoop on their new show. …
Rewind back to 2016 and you may remember some very important news stories such as the American election, the Fort McMurray fires, the Syrian civil war, the zika threat, among many more! Fast forward to 2018, and one news story has recently resurfaced: the Ghost Ship warehouse fire – …
We’re so close to Splendour In The Grass that we can basically smell those luscious green fields already, and with that, the set times and maps for 2018 are here. Have a good, long geez at them all below and make sure you get that schedule air-tight with minimal clashes …
Lobster Theremin head, Jimmy Asquith has shared the first cut from his forthcoming self-released white label release, ASQ001. Starting with a fine selection percussion in the beginning the song, you might wonder how this track could get any bigger but it’s just getting warmed up. Summarising his versatility in style, Asquith dips into …
Belgium-Based Cabin Crew to Strike for 48 Hours on July 25-26 Economy European airline Ryanair is in crisis mode following the announcement pending strikes from their work force. The first these strikes will be a 24-hour stoppage by the airline pilots on July 12. The second, however, could have a …
The electronic dance music community is based on PLUR (Peace, Love, Unity, and Respect). Keeping this mantra in mind, the legendary Zedd brought an unexpected guest on stage during his very first Zedd in the Park show last night – leaving the crowd in a state undeniable surprise! Los Angeles was not prepared …
After a successful run in Bali marking their first overseas run for Mobile Disco, legendary selectors Carl Cox and Eric Powell will be bringing the energy back to Australia and New Zealand for a run winery shows this coming November. Yep, sinking the wines and listening to great music; a match …
Triple j have lifted the curtain on a new platform dedicated to the dance and electronic segments, aptly called . So what does this mean? All shows dedicated to party jams – Mix Up, House Party, Friday Night Shuffle and The Kick On – will be merged into one social …
When one finds out that their favorite DJ is in town, they count down the days until their performance. Although the dedicated fan can simply show up at the venue and enjoy the show, there are a number factors that come into play for the musician that many do realize. The …
Leading up to the release Canadian rapper Drake‘s latest release “Scorpion” it seemed like ads and promotion were all over the internet to get you hyped for the album. Spotify course wanted everyone to know as well and when the album finally dropped it decided to take advantage and plaster …
According to NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski, the Lonzo Ball camp leaked news an in order to kibosh an outgoing trade. Lonzo is believe to have suffered a torn meniscus in his left knee, an injury that was supposed to remain a private team matter. Though there’s a belief around the …
Film actor and DJ, Idris Elba has announced he kicking f his own record label, 7Wallace Music along with sharing details on his first signing. As one the coolest dude’s getting around, it goes without saying we’re pretty hyped about this, and after copping his set at Goodbar last year we …
Sydney producer MUTO has unleashed his long awaited Arcane EP today Of Leisure and it is 7-tracks moving, electronic goodness. Known for his visceral, emotion-driven production, Arcane comes as a musical coming age, with MUTO showcasing his development in instrumental story telling with the help Sweden’s Novaa, Melbourne’s HVNCOQ and Emerson Leif on the …
Whether you’re a diehard Knife Party fan, or simply an electronic dance music enthusiast, you are more than likely aware that the Australian duo has been hard at work promoting The Reworks. What some may be surprised to know is that a forthcoming Pegboard Nerds and Knife Party collaboration has …
Deadmau5 is back in release mode, announcing a new project is on the way and it’s got some hefty features. Titled mau5ville: Level 1, the 8-track EP is set to drop on July 13 and will include collaborations from the likes Rob Swire Pendulum, Getter and GTA as well as remixes …
Bloc Party revealed last week they will be touring their debut album, Silent Alarm across the country this year, and naturally we all shat ourselves and bought tickets in one horrific motion. Because this, tickets for the first Sydney show are now all gone. Sad for some, but thankfully the band …
British Trance legend Gareth Emery has always been a revered figure in the electronic music industry. Apart from his obvious talent behind the decks, Emery stands out as being a down to earth and extremely relatable. AMAs are always an excellent opportunity for fans to stay up-to-date on their favorite …
Today, Tale Us is undeniably scripting their impeccable story. Treating their fans a one a kind special performance, the duo is currently performing at the Charles de Gaulle airport in Paris – and it’s simply memorizing. The DJ Award for Best Techno nominees are proving why they should have taken home …
Ever experienced that moment panic when for a second, you can’t seem to find your hard drive, computer, or even your phone in your pocket? Well, the worst case situation actually happened to Sydney bass producer Heimanu, when three months ago, his laptop and harddrive were stolen right from his home. …
Bad news wax heads, you’re gonna be paying more for international orders on Discogs moving forward. This wet-blanket a topic comes courtesy the good ol’ Aussie government, with the Australian Goods and Services Tax (GST) on international orders now added on any international purchase, not just orders over $1000AUD like …
In a recent interview with Oxford Union, Diplo explained a near death experience before he was a DJ. Diplo, real name Thomas Wesley Pentz talked about his life before fame. Funny enough, he never even thought being a DJ could be a career! Before producing music, Diplo’s life included a day …
It happens to the best us, you’re trying to conserve space, whether it’d be we took too much photos and videos or you just have too much music and then when you try to download anything you’re hit with the “Memory Too Low” prompt. Well, that is one the ways …
Nap Girls AU are launching a free party at the Botany View Hotel this Sunday, July 8th. Dubbed Motive 001, this will be the first event in a series from Nap Girls, and will feature local selectors such as Ayebatonye, Lex Deluxe, Cunningpants and many more. A little backstory on Nap …
Need a little burst afternoon energy? 3:30itis hitting you a little hard? We got you covered in the way a new mix from the legendary Pendulum. With the group currently in town for the final stop on their nationwide tour, they stopped by the triple j studios to unload a …
The hype for Tomorrowland is building, especially now that the set times have been released for both weekends. Tomorrowland is once agin taking place over the course two weekends in Belgium, July 20-22 and July 27-29. This 16-stage event is truly unparalleled in the EDM community. Both weekends have a …
It has been rumored for a while now that Best Buy would declare CD’s a thing the past and phase them out. Many wondered when such a move would take place and if it would be so sudden. Unfortunately, it appears as this last Sunday, physical CD copies are no …
s Jordan Munns, Sean Foster, Charl Anfield and Victoria Mietchen. St Centre will be returning to the Casula this year, promising another carefully curated day radical performance art, sound and visual design. After a successful launch in 2017 that saw them take out the award for best music event at …
WhoSampled, the site dedicated to disemboweling songs and finding the samples featured within, has kicked f a new mobile feature that’ll run similarly to that Shazam. The feature will listen to a piece music and rummage through the “DNA” the track, finding the samples in a matter seconds. Pretty handy. …
This past Saturday, police and an air ambulance rushed to a call a fight occurring at the Hainault Country Forest Park where the Garage Nation Festival was taking place. It is reported that the brawl erupted in the VIP section, with knives being drawn. Police have confirmed that four men …
We all know Eric Prydz is a wizard when it comes to both music and production. His many monikers and release schedule captivate fans and fellow producers alike. However, one thing that sets Prydz apart from many others is the level his live productions, known as HOLO. Prydz first used holograms …
Unless you’ve been holed up since the beginning the year, you’d be aware that 2018 has been a stellar year for Australian dance music from the irresistibly catchy yet club friendly full length records from Cosmo’s Midnight and The Presets, to the broken, blissed out grooves produced by the likes …
: Concrete Playground Well, this kind news hardly comes as a surprise anymore. In the past 4-years (since the implementation the lockout laws) Sydney has lost countless venues to the forces redevelopment, and Darlinghurst’s beloved GasLight Inn is the latest to fall. Situated next to the Colombian Hotel – where …
Utah’s biggest music festival is right around the corner, a little over a month until V2 Presents: Das Energi. This event takes place on the gorgeous shores The Great Salt Lake at The Great Saltair on Friday and Saturday, August 17th & 18th. Similar to the previous year, Das Energi fers …
Many are well aware that Apple products ten come with the notoriously disliked fact that when purchasing one their devices, you ten have to buy something else to ensure that it functions to the best its ability. Today, a new leak has circulated online indicating that the next iPhone …
Stoney Roads is Australia’s leading electronic music community, connecting music lovers with music makers through engaging content all forms. A rare opportunity has popped up! Stoney Roads is looking for a lead editor to manage the day to day content on-site as well as nurture and work with a team …
Hooley dooley, The Presets are hitting Splendour In The Grass this month! Exciting news to start the week, but it does come paired with sad news for Chromeo, who revealed they will be cancelling their forthcoming tour. Chromeo shared a statement this morning detailing their cancellation, and it reads as …
Two days ago deep house artist Sam Feldt got into a scooter accident that broke his knee and part his leg. News this comes to us through his social media accounts. For anyone expecting him to have played Indian Summer Festival over the weekend, he acknowledged that he would not. No …
Now that Swedish House Mafia has actually reunited once, any subtle teasing or hint is taken very seriously. Case in point, the latest billboard advertising Axwell Ingrosso‘s latest single ‘Dancing Alone‘. was quick to discovery a very subtle and revealing tease about the legendary group. The designer the Axwell Ingrosso …
: Jasmine Safaeian All things are pointing towards TEED right now, with the London producer sharing new music last month that has now been followed up with a massive new mix. The Wheel Me Out Mix is a quirky compilation tunes that stretches for the better part 2-hours, featuring cuts …
Dance music veterans The Aston Shuffle have added another juicy heater to their deep catalogue with Everything I Got. At just under 5-minutes, this Summery track is the pinnacle an uplifting house jam. A catchy vocal hook paired with some dance-floor-ready production will really get your energy levels up, which …
Full Eight Episode “We Are CVNT5” Series Now Streaming The wait…is finally over. Gareth Emery‘s brain child “We Are CVNT5” is now available for streaming in it’s entirety on go90. Gareth has been building up the show’s release for over a year, and is quite proud to share it with …
Yes, if there is one thing we could have guessed Dillon Francis use as the focus a new series, it would be social media. The LA-based producer/personality/troll has announced a new television series aptly dubbed Like And , which sees Francis portray the manager several online influencers. The show will …
Lancaster lads Bondax have dropped the first cut from their forthcoming album Revolve. Titled Real Thing, this disco-infused single features the lush vocals Andrea Triana and comes paired with an ficial music video directed by Time Based Arts that helps bring the narrative to life. Real Thing follows the February release …
It is with a heavy heart we share the passing Bill Hamel, one the two orignal founders the group Fatum. Born in Orlando, Florida, Bill was a two-time Grammy-nominated record producer. Over the course his illustrious career, he successfully remixed songs for the likes Justin Timberlake, U2, Madonna, Depeche Mode, …
In 2018 the club scene in Miami is shifting big time. No longer do LIV and Story command the latest trends and buzz. Now it’s all about the underground vibe or even clubs that are for the sake music and dancing rather than table service and snobbery. To that end, …
Netherlands based producer GANZ has continued his impressive string releases in 2018 with his new single “Slippin (featuring CUT_)“. The track, which has been released worldwide today Dim Mak, is the second single f the producer’s forthcoming EP Skin In The Game. Slippin’ sees GANZ develop on what is quickly becoming his …
MaRLo – Here We Are (Feat. Emma Chatt) The Dutch DJ and producer MaRLo is no stranger to the trance scene. Today, he brings out a new single called ‘Here We Are’ featuring singer Emma Chatt. This new track is soothing on the ears with its calming vocals and light …
Axwell // Ingrosso – Dancing Alone When they aren’t busy reuniting with Steve Angello at Ultra Music Festival, Axwell & Sebastian Ingrosso still have plenty more they’re working on. As the duo Axwell Λ Ingrosso they are known for producing smash hits. With tracks like ‘More Than You Know‘, ‘This Time’, and ‘Dreamer’, they have quite …
If it feels like some kind Gorillaz deja vu right now, it’s ok – we feel it to. The UK band have released a brand new album today titled The Now Now, and it comes just over a year from the release their last album Humanz. The 11-track album is …
Hydraulix has unleashed his new Kingdom EP and as expected, it’s ripe with bangers. The Sydney-based artist has built his reputation in the Aussie and global electronic music community for going heavy on production with in-your-face instrumentation paired with some very well thought out featured artists. With Kingdom, Hydraulix gets …
If synth pop is your flavour, Byron Bay trio are a must-have in the playlist. The group, made up siblings Andrea, Daniel and Cale Suesskow have today shared a moving new single titled Stay Tonight Stoney Roads Records, a track that is as unique in the Aussie music soundscape as it is …
Amsterdam Dance Event is back again with yet another stunning lineup artists partaking in this year’s schedule. As the largest and perhaps most well-known music conference and festival in the world, the event never ceases to amaze us with their jam-packed ferings from artists, industry leaders and more. Taking place this year …
This Sunday (1st July), is treating Sydney siders to an epic one day dance ~ Maximum Joy ~ showcasing talent both local and international, spread across 6 rooms in the conveniently located Kings Cross Hotel. Not your ordinary one day dance, Maximum Joy has enlisted the help local party institutions, record and …
Jamie xx is known for a few things: Being very stly spoken is one them, making brilliant music is another, but curating a damn good set is probably our favourite the lot. Winding back the clock to 2014 – a very good year for dance music – our Friday Mix …
Movie fans? Techno fans? Well, have we got some good news for you. Maceoplex just released an ficial preview his Renaissance Remix the Bladerunner theme. The original track is the end titles from the 1994 score. It was premiered Pete Tong’s BBC Radio 1 show as one his Essential …
Festival season is in full swing which means that a ton new tracks are being released and stealthily dropped within the producer’s sets. Alesso has been known for discretely incorporating new ID’s during his performances, and not too long ago, the Swedish DJ hinted that his all-time best music was …
With one the best reputations in Australia’s party circuit, Return To Rio always set themselves a solid task in outdoing their previous event. But, once again, it looks like they’re on track to it after announcing an insane line-up for 2018. Heading back to Wiseman’s Ferry this coming November, Return …
Photo: Tim Levy The lockout laws. There’s so much to say, so much that’s been said, and so much that’s been forgotten. Things that our city has come to accept, adapt, and sadly learn to live with. Things that shouldn’t be happening, full stop. And in this four year period, …
Sasquatch Festival has been around for the past 17 years. However, after increased costs and declining attendance it won’t be returning in 2019. Adam Zacks, Sasquatch’s founder and producer announced he’s stepping down from the festival. When the lineup for 2018 was released, it received an overwhelmingly positive reception online. …