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Dutch sensation Jebroer releases the English part of his controversial trilogy ‘Zes Sechs Six’ worldwide today, after the release of the Dutch and German volumes, ‘Six’ completes the international album package. Jebroer is an artist whose music cannot be categorized, and with ‘Six’ he showcases this perfectly. As a popular …

Toolroom label boss Mark Knight has enjoyed a lasting legacy as a thought leader within the house music scene for the majority of his career. Through his tenure, he has seen the explosion and maturation of the genre over the course of decades.  As Knight reflected on the thesis for his debut …

TroyBoi is back with his latest trap hit, a woozy banger called "MADTING." The revered electronic music producer, who was named one of EDM.com's Best Music Producers of 2020, flexes his signature sound on "MADTING." With its spacey, minimalistic arrangement and thick low end, it's classic TroyBoi. There is perhaps no …

Last year, Seven Lions' Ophelia Records imprint released two eclectic compilations featuring dozens of fresh faces. While both EPs were bass-centric, they championed the diversity that Ophelia has displayed since the launch of the label. Today they're back with yet another excellent compilation. Advent Volume III puts Seven Lions' tastemaker abilities on full …

Last week, ILLENIUM promised fans a final album single if the number of pre-saves hit 10,000. After accomplishing that goal in just a few days, he has delivered just in time for his massive "Trilogy" live show. Today ILLENIUM unveiled "Heavenly Side," a collaboration with Matt Maeson, to prepare fans for the release …

Skrillex and the Prince of Reggaton, J Balvin, have finally unveiled their hotly anticipated collab "In Da Getto" alongside a rowdy music video. The new single, which was co-produced by Tainy, samples the melody of David Morales and the Bad Yard Club's 1993 dance hit “In De Ghetto," featuring Crystal Waters and …

Over the last 10 years, blue-ribbon electronic music imprint Monstercat has cultivated a sound all its own and captured the hearts of millions of listeners worldwide. Establishing itself as a driving force in the music industry and paving the way for artist discovery, innovation, and sustainability for over 1,000 artists, …

As fans patiently wait for Flume's elusive third album, the famed electronic music producer took to social media today to offer a preview of a massive unreleased track. After Flume shared an Instagram Story containing a clip of a wonky, glitched-out tune, it's clear that his reputation for forward-thinking sound design …

Two titans in UK electronic music culture, Loxy and Ink, have dropped a new progressive breakbeat track titled "Phoenix Rising." A follow-up to their latest hip-hop tune "Manifested Visions," Loxy and Ink have returned with another stunning collab. But this time around they went in a different direction. "Phoenix Rising" is …

Zeds Dead are switching the pace, turning their expertise towards the deep, after-hours house sound in celebration of their upcoming tour. Where there are shows, there are late-night afterparties.  Their new single "Alive" with MKLA embodies that energy, channeling a driving yet minimalistic production. The MKLA's' feathery vocals gently groove their …

Skrillex has unveiled a teaser of "In Da Getto," his hotly anticipated collaboration with global reggaeton superstar J Balvin. The collab was initially leaked by hoverboard engineer Hunter Kowald, who recently went viral after casually gliding through Times Square on his own "SkySurfer" board. The new teaser features a familiar …

Rising singer-songwriter Kaleena Zanders released her track “RELOAD” last year, recounting her personal experiences with police brutality. The single and music video provided a powerful metaphorical message of hope and “reloading” on love (instead of bullets). In celebration of PRIDE and Black Music Month, the Los Angeles-based artist has dropped her …

In a new interview with Apple Music's Zane Lowe, Ed Sheeran discussed the full story behind the making of his latest single "Bad Habits," which saw the singer-songwriter channeling dance music influences in ways he hadn't previously.  Sheeran had been preparing to wrap up the content for his forthcoming album …

Out now on his very own WaterShip Records imprint, label boss Whiskers has teamed up with the Starceed trio to drop a hard-hitting dubstep banger, "Reality."  The multidimensional artist has proven that he is an unstoppable force, having released a slew of monster collaborations with the likes of Boogie T, FIGURE, …

Premiering their latest futuristic audiovisual project, JG and the Robots have unveiled the official music video for "I’m Thomas Dolby (feat. Deepfake Thomas Dolby)." Exploring themes of transhumanism and sentience, JG and the Robots is a conceptual EDM multimedia experience that blends AI technologies with dance music performance and film. …

Tisoki is making himself heard as live music makes its return around the globe. Last month, he delivered "SENSITIVE" alongside Charity Vance, a collaboration that served as the first single from his forthcoming album 01953. Today he's returned by way of Monstercat for "Hold On Me," the second track from his debut LP.  …

Hogland has teamed up with Charlie South for "Holy," a track which the Swedish super-producer describes as the beginning of a new chapter. The song marries the electronic-bluegrass sensibilities of Avicii with the tropical flair of Kygo for an anthemic tune that arrives just in time for summer. The sun-kissed dance jam …

EDM and video games go together like peanut butter and jelly—and their relationship is about to get a whole lot cozier with the newly rebranded "Sakura Chill Beats" YouTube channel. Launched this month by Sony Music Japan, the first-of-its-kind project will be a hub for official electronic remixes of anime …

Not too long ago, mental health was a topic the music industry put out of sight and out of mind. Luckily, with artists leading the charge, a newfound spotlight has been put on the topic and artists like Elohim are on the front lines. Her music is raw and real, …

With its dreamy lyrics, buoyant melody and bright synths, "More Than A Woman" by the Bee Gees is just one of those songs you can't get out of your head. Written for the 1977 Saturday Night Fever soundtrack, the song instantly became a radio and dancefloor essential following its release. …

Earlier this month, London DJ Riva Starr released his single “The Feeling” (with Gavin Holligan) on his own Snatch! Records imprint. As it turned out, famed dance music producer Honey Dijon loved the tune, which she called “one of my fav records of 2021” on Instagram. After Dijon voiced her support, …

Fresh off their March 2021 “R U HIGH” single with Mallrat, New York City-based electronic duo The Knocks are back at it with their new single “Bedroom Eyes,” featuring electropop group Studio Killers. Out on Big Beat Records, the carefree tune celebrates all things old school and disco. Funky bass …

GT_Ofice has returned to deliver his fifth track of the year, a playful electro-pop tune with Britt Lari. "Ooh La La" arrived today via Caine Records, marking the first-ever collaboration between the two. It is clear that GT_Ofice thrives with collaboration efforts, pairing EDM with pop-inspired vocals to create sensational singles like "Ooh La …

Tchami has unveiled 19—yes, 19—brilliant reworks of music from his debut album, Year Zero. There's no doubt that longtime fans of the French future house pioneer will rock out to the expansive album, which explores house music and its many sub-genres with fluid precision. Standouts from the album are aplenty. Tchami …

Egyptian-Danish tech house producer Ashibah is back with her third offering of the year, collaborating with young UK producer Saffron Stone. Out today via Sonny Fodera's Solotoko imprint, "On the Line" is a monster addition to the venerated London label. As a rising LGBTQ woman with a rich cultural heritage, …

Felix Cartal has more than earned his title of veteran producer. Since first emerging in 2006, the Vancouver product has become an omnipresent name in electronic music. Last year was a career year for him, releasing an official remix of Anne-Marie and Doja Cat's global hit "To Be Young" and …

Gorgon City released their third studio album Olympia today—and it is guaranteed to become another one of their classics. With an eclectic combination of style and vocals, the UK duo demonstrates a new playfulness in their work and artistic growth while staying true to their roots.  You will hear some familiar tunes …

Music industry news has been strange as of late, but Four Loko has taken it to another level. The fabled malt liquor maker has launched its own record label and is debuting with a single from Valentino Khan, Wifisfuneral, and YBN Almighty Jay. Aptly named Four Loko Records, the imprint looks …

Since first breaking out in 2018, Dabow has been adding his original flair to various remixes as well as dishing out a number of out-of-this-world singles. Today marks the biggest day of his young career yet, as the Argentinian producer has released his debut album Weird Music of All Kinds …

Blanke's unstoppable rise to has been a pleasure to watch unfold. His long list of releases this year includes collaborations with the likes of Jason Ross, Dia Frampton, Seven Lions, Trivecta, and RBBTS. Today he reunites with Luma for their new single "Survive." At this point in his career, the …

Italian DJ and producer JORA has dropped the curtain on his latest single, an anthemic dance tune called "One Last Time." "One Last Time" is a vocal-driven house banger that belongs on the mainstage. Spellbinding chord progressions combine with eerie pads for a festival-ready arrangement, which rumbles with the dark …

Last week, Colorado's rising dubstep star Mersiv released yet another thunderous EP, What You Want. As his final pre-album release of 2021, the record contains three roaring tracks in collaboration with Oakland duo Smoakland, offering a perfect blend of dubstep with Mersiv’s “pretty-dark-loud” style of bass music. The release highlights the influence …

Known for his vibrant, versatile, and forward-thinking sound, Rome In Silver is without a doubt one of the most exciting emerging names in dance music. Having truly found his distinct sonic identity over the past couple of years, the SoCal producer came to San Holo’s bitbird and Canadian tastemaker Monstercat …

Detroit-based queer rapper, producer, and DJ Wreckno has already made a name for himself with a slew of singles, like his mammoth GRiZ collaboration "Medusa," which served as the anthem for Pride Month 2020.   One year later, Wreckno's debut EP has arrived in celebration of Pride Month 2021, and even further solidifies …

Dubstep icons AFK and Doctor P have teamed up for a banging new collaboration that's sure to live up to its name. "Destroyed" was released today via FuntCase's DPMO imprint, and it's destined to leave dance floors in shambles in the revitalized festival circuit. The new single opens with a …

Skrillex, Starrah and Four Tet have unveiled the official music video for their collaborative hit "Butterflies." The eerie video follows a group of friends as they gyrate through glittering city streets, tailed by ghostly figures. It's a stark contrast to the video for "Too Bizarre" (with Swae Lee and Siiickbrain), …

Last night Subtronics headlined the first full-capacity show at Colorado's Red Rocks Amphitheatre since the onset of the pandemic—and he did not pull any punches. The dubstep superstar, who said headlining the venue was his "number one life goal since the age of 5," threw down a set for the ages as he …

Known for their glitchy dubstep sound, beloved bass music pair Pixel Terror are hanging up the wobbles for a moment, reworking Snap!'s iconic 1992 single "Rhythm Is a Dancer" into a riveting house track. Pixel Terror have stayed true to the classic tune for their official remix, building around the timeless vocal performance …

Renowned UK dance music duo Gorgon City have unveiled yet another track from their upcoming album. Out now via Astralwerks, "Dreams" came true for many eager fans who have been anticipating the release of this ID since it was first teased last spring during Defected Virtual Festival 4.0. Singles from the album have …

Michael Roman has recently begun his career in electronic music production, having released his first official song just last year. Nevertheless, Roman has attracted a loyal following in a short amount of time due to his high-energy productions. For his latest release, titled "Pushing Me Back," Roman and his team …

DJ Snake has teamed up with Spotify to breathe new life into "Enjoy Enjaami," the global Tamil-language hit by Sri Lankan singer-songwriter Dhee. The single's release marks the launch of the streaming giant's "Spotify Singles" program in India. The original track, which features Indian rapper Arivu and production by Santhosh Narayanan, combines …

Montreal-based music producer and instrumentalist Dabin seems to be taking the world of EDM by storm. After releasing a slew of massive collaborations as well as two wildly successful full-length albums, 2019's Wild Youth and 2017's Two Hearts, the prodigious musician simply doesn't know how to slow down. Dabin has …

The Grammy-winning Australian NERVO sisters have made their debut on Mark Knight’s venerated Toolroom Records imprint with their new single “Basement.” Serving uplifting and energetic piano house sounds, this track comes just in time for summer. The song tells a playful story about having a rendezvous in a basement. “We’re going down …

Kaskade has joined forces with electronic pop artist and model Tishmal for their new single “The New James Dean.” Out on his own Arkade imprint, the track serves as the second single off Kaskade's upcoming Redux 005 EP. For those unfamiliar with the DJ’s illustrious Redux brand, it’s all about …

How do you tell a new season has begun? Equinoxes and solstices? Leaves turning red, snow falling, flowers blooming, or the sun scorching? Well, if you’re a fan of Lane 8, there’s no better sign than the arrival of his seasonal mixtapes, a staple since 2013. The Colorado-based producer just …

For the past year, Pendulum have been slowly releasing the singles that make up their Elemental EP. Now, the final piece has been added to the Elemental puzzle.  The fourth and final song included on the new EP is none other than their long-awaited collaboration with Hybrid Minds, "Louder Than …

Now in the thick of a new sonic era, Louis The Child has teamed up with Goth Babe for an infectiously sunny single that blends surf rock, garage rock and electronica. Out June 18th, "Encinitas" sees the duo drift from the pop-infused themes of their debut album, Here For Now, and …

Combining his love for rock music with the sounds of house, Saint Punk has been delighting fans with his blend of grunge house. A little over a month ago, he dropped an intense single "Closer Tonight" with a dramatic, cinematic companion. Now, he's switched gears and lightened things up with the …

Two years since his debut album and a year in quarantine, electro-hop producer Motifv is set to release his sophomore album, Dilated Mind. Premiering exclusively today on EDM.com, Dilated Mind marks Motifv's most involved artistic endeavor to-date, having produced, mixed, and mastered every track to portray a conceptual theme throughout the album. "I …

Budding bass artist Comisar has been developing his own unique production style over the years. Today, he has returned with his latest new wave offering, a six-track EP called Becoming. Heavily influenced by nature sounds, Comisar is casting a new wave of bass music alongside fellow tastemakers CloZee and Rome in Silver, among …

After surprising fans with the announcement of a massive collaborative EP and fiery lead single earlier this month, The Bloody Beetroots and Tom Morello have unveiled The Catastrophists. The duo blew the doors off with their lead single "Radium Girls," which set speakers ablaze with frenetic guitar riffs and hard-hitting electro synths. With that …

Iconic electronic music group Rudimental have announced a new two-side album called Ground Control, which will span a staggering 16 tracks. The band also dropped the record's lead single "Straight From The Heart," a sun-kissed dance bop featuring Nørskov that references Doolally’s 1998 classic of the same name. "We grew up raving …

Excision and Dion Timmer have unveiled their latest collaborative masterstroke, a soaring new single called "Salvation" with Alexis Donn. Longtime friends and collaborators, the two bass music superstars eschewed their penchant for heavy-hitting dubstep this time around, instead opting for an intoxicating melodic bass arrangement. Pitched vocal chops quiver through the …

Most artists would agree that it's difficult to remix their own music into something better—but Martin Garrix isn't most artists. After releasing "We Are The People" alongside legendary U2 members Bono and The Edge one month ago, Garrix has now breathed new life into his official UEFA EURO 2020 song with a …

In April, Martin Garrix and Maejor announced that they would be dropping a full album under their collaborative AREA21 alias. Since announcing the LP, we've received a taste of what's to come with "La La La" and "POGO." Today they've dropped the latest single from their forthcoming project, "Mona Lisa." In a …

Two years ago, the yoga and meditation community was gifted with an ambient collection of introspective soundscapes by none other than legendary trance purveyors Above & Beyond.  Titled Flow State, the ambient album stripped the U.K. trio from their usual trance leads and soaring progressive beats, opting instead to submerge …

Legendary electronic music group The Prodigy changed the genre forever in 1997 with perhaps their most widely celebrated album, The Fat Of The Land. Now, 24 years later, The Prodigy have updated the the record's leadoff single "Breathe" with a brand new edit.  Enlisting the help of legendary Wu-Tang Clan member RZA—whose …

In 2016, Kah-Lo released her debut single “Rinse & Repeat” in collaboration with British dance music producer Riton. The global anthem opened doors—in the form of millions of streams and a Grammy nomination—for the New York-based singer-songwriter, who at the time was just getting started in the music industry. Since …

The festival or club night is over, but no one wants to go to bed quite yet. That moment can thwart any night, but fear not: Dom Dolla has created the ultimate after-hours playlist exclusively for EDM.com.  The exclusive playlist arrives not long after he unveiled his hotly anticipated single "Pump …

Rising rapper, DJ, and electronic music producer Wreckno has arrived with a new music video for his recent single "Honey Drip," and it's the perfect hype single for the summer of 2021.  Wreckno's unapologetic artistry oozes with the flow and conviction reminiscent of the glam rappers of the early to mid-2000s. Where he sets himself …

Kenzi Sway feels a type of way about love and she's not afraid to break some speakers to get her point across.  "FXXK LOVE" is a rowdy declaration. While the production and title are grandiose and confident in nature, the vocals paint a different picture. It's there that the listener can …

Kennedy One has unveiled his latest single "Drive," a riveting progressive house single. Prior to the track's release, Kennedy One noted that "Drive" was written "to capture that electrifying feeling when you're on the open road late at night." It does just that, using mesmeric synths and delayed snares in …

As the music industry continues its swing back around to pre-pandemic normalcy, Dirtybird is at the heart of its anticipated return. Following last month's sold-out Dirtybird CampINN in Orlando, and alongside news of a sold-out pre-sale for Dirtybird Campout, label founder Claude Vonstroke has returned with a surprise EP, Oh, with Justin …

Following the release of their crossover hit "Taste of You," REZZ and Dove Cameron have unveiled a spellbinding music video. Directed by Felicity Heath, the video features a vampiric Cameron, who sinks her teeth in with a sultry, blood-dripping saunter through neon smoke. Cameron, who likened the beguiling audiovisual project to …

Since first stepping foot into the world of dance music in the early 90s, renowned producer and entrepreneur Destructo has done it all. From DJing at the world's largest music festivals to helming the fabled All My Friends brand to founding the fabled HARD series, Destructo changes the game with each venture. His latest musical release …

As the UEFA EURO 2020 soccer tournament finally commences after postponement due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the tourney's official anthem has also been released. It came courtesy of EDM superstar Martin Garrix, who teamed up with Bono and The Edge of U2 for a massive collaboration that won't soon be forgotten.  "We …

House music producer LP Giobbi and singer-songwriter Kaleena Zanders have teamed up for a joyous single called "Carry Us.” After several months of adjustments to properly deliver their message, the track is finally out on Thrive Music. This track took several iterations to get to where it is today because we …

Los Angeles DJ and dance music producer SNBRN has teamed up with budding Brighton-based band Kudu Blue for a new single called "Echoes." Out on Ultra Music, the introspective song mirrors SNBRN’s experience with depression. "before jumping on this record i didn’t work on music for at least 8 months. i …

For the past few months the legendary electronic trio Nero have been delighting fans with a number of remixes on Audius. They've now hit the airwaves with Insomniac's Pasquale Rotella for a recent episode of Night Owl Radio. They laid down a 30-minute guest mix featuring many of these new releases alongside tracks from …

With her previous release of the immaculate "Nervous Habits" still riding on a wave of success, GG Magree has returned to Steve Aoki's Dim Mak Records with another explosive single called "Loving You Kills Me."  The new single pulls influence from multiple genres, melding rock and trap to create another …

Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon has embraced electronic music in full force over the past three years, releasing numerous singles and amassing millions of plays in that time. Today he returns alongside OneRepublic frontman Ryan Tedder for their new collaboration "Learn To Love Me." Solomon has quickly developed a strong production …

After previewing their collaboration during the United Nations Virtual Launch Gala, Don Diablo and Ty Dolla $ign shared a snippet "Too Much To Ask" via Twitter. Today their track has arrived by way of the former's HEXAGON imprint.  Although the collaboration may be an unlikely pairing, "Too Much To Ask" is all …

In January, Deorro began releasing singles for his forthcoming Latin crossover album ORRO.  He kicked things off with "Me Siento Bien" alongside Kura and Alex Rose, followed by "Si Tú No Estás Aquí" with LÚA and "Ponte Pa' Mi" with Jon Z. Today he returns with Grammy winners Elvis Crespo and IAmChino for "Napoleona."  As the second collaboration …

GRiZ has had an impressive year so far, releasing a series of stellar singles including "Vibe Check," "Ease Your Mind" with Ganja White Night, "Bring Me Back" with Elohim, and "Astro Funk." Today the electro-funk star has returned with yet another new track, "Tie-Dye Sky." Earlier this year GRiZ announced a forthcoming …

Unidisc Records is one of Canada's largest independent record labels. Having been in the industry since 1977, they've established an extensive collection of music over the years while continuously learning how to evolve.  Earlier this year Unidisc launched a "Reimagining Campaign," enlisting a number of dance music luminaries to modernize the …

The song of the summer is poised to continue its domination after Calvin Harris and Tom Grennan dropped the official music video for "By Your Side." "By Your Side" arrived just one week ago and immediately became entrenched as the song of summer 2021. Directed by Emil Nava, the kaleidoscopic music video is akin …

After months of teasing, Marshmello has finally released Shockwave, a 12-track masterstroke channeling the producer's long-lost electronic roots. The record kicks off with the spellbinding "Fairytale," a brooding beat that eventually culminates in a thick melodic trap drop with booming hip-hop 808s. The tongue-in-cheek "Supernovacane" follows, in which the polarizing producer tips his helmet …

Blossoming dance music duo SM1LO have teamed up with FARRUGGIO for "Blow My Horn," a high-flying house tune fit for the mainstage. A singalong banger brimming with big room house energy, the track begins with catchy ad-libs that layer atop an earworm of a melody, inviting listeners to hum along. …

Reunited and it feels so good. Skrillex and Poo Bear, who famously linked up in summer 2017 for their collaborative hit "Would You Ever," have reunited for a stunning new song called "The Day You Left." The single finds Poo Bear leading the charge with Skrillex on the production. "The Day …