DJ Rap announced last week a premiere on Bassrush that she would be releasing a string new singles on her Propa Talent label through the end the year. The premiere “Dark Places” hit the Beatport charts right away with its combination heavy bass, tough breaks (which literally said the word …
I’ve said it multiple times to friends and I maintain it to this day: Illenium’s “Good Things Fall Apart” with Jon Bellion is one my favorite tracks this year. Between the lyrics and the production, it’s fucking phenomenal. So it gives me pause as Illenium has announced a forthcoming big …
The Detroit music festival AfroFuture attracted criticism this past weekend after it was revealed that it was charging different amounts for white attendees and those identifying as POC (people color). How the festival would determine genealogy was never addressed. However, after biracial rapper Tiny Jag pulled out the festival over the …
Dillon Francis has a number alternate personalities, including emo Preston, his redneck persona that’s always asking Darlene for a beer, and perhaps his most famous, Dj Hanzel. Hanzel is not the only persona that has performed live (Preston performed at Emo Nite LA in 2017), but it is the only …
Call Duty: Black Ops 4, released last year, is getting a new update. Operation Apocalypse Z is dropping tomorrow on PS4 (with other platforms to follow), bringing an all-new zombies experience to the game. And while plenty artists have created tracks to the tune a zombie apocalypse, it was Black Tiger …
Knife Party are making it ficial — their forthcoming Lost Souls EP comes out July 19th Earstorm. In addition to a formal announcement on social media, the iconic duo has provided the tracklist for the 4-song release. Light on collabs, just one track featuring Harrison. The tracklist reads as follows: No …
There are a lot albums still to look forward to this year: Illenium, Kayzo, DJ Snake, Joyryde, and more. Among them is the debut album from Vancouver native Ekali, who became one our breakout artists 2018. Ekali’s album has been in development for some time, and looked forward to by fans …
Madeon is set to release the second single from Good Faith this coming Friday, but fans everywhere will be able to hear it two days early. How, you ask? On Wednesday, Beats 1 on Apple will debut a new radio show called Good Faith Radio with all things Madeon. The French …
Just recently, Spotify announced the platform will not move forward with its direct upload beta system for artists. Fear not — because SoundCloud is here to save the day! SoundCloud’s accusation Repost Network means artists will have the power to distribute their own releases. With this, SoundCloud will be able …
Techno is on the move with a new release from Florida native . His newest embraces everything techno and mau5trap. And, in just 4 tracks, proves his worth on the mau5trap lineup. If deep techno and house are your styles, you need to check this one out. The EP kicks f …
Avicii has achieved his first posthumous No. 1 with “SOS” featuring Aloe Blacc. The song just recently made its way to the top Billboard‘s Dance Club Songs chart, dated for July 6, 2019. The leading track from Avicii’s latest album TIM has also appeared on the Dance/Mix Show Airplay at No. …
A new study suggests that the use ecstasy and other similar drugs may increase the risk valvular heart disease. The researchers conducted a meta-analysis and discovered an association between serotonergic activity and cardiac valvular pathology. The findings, outlined in Heart, suggested that 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine, aka MDMA aka ecstasy or “molly,” could potentially increase …
An Essential Mix on BBC Radio 1 is a major honor for any artist. Only the top tier artists, the true visionaries and pioneers their craft are invited to spin on those hallowed decks for two hours. Soon, Rezz will add her name to that list esteemed artists. The Essential …
Swedish House Mafia Drop New Merch & Fans Are Trashing It Hard It always seems like Swedish House Mafia’s “epic” reunion tour is one step forward and two steps back. After a grueling promotional campaign over which they announced more than a dozen shows (and none in the US), they’ve …
Ben Pearce had a relative hit on his hands when he put out “Firepro” featuring Tayla earlier this year. With a unique take on melodic house, Pearce hit a niche that still hasn’t been appropriately explored. Now, Ten Ven puts his own unique spin on the track with a more …
Young Goats is certainly a name that’s on-trend with the current slang and honestly for their unique vibe, this duo LA transplants might be on track to actually be the GOAT. In their first LP Goat Life vol. 1, rapper/producers Young Suave and Goatey are just improving on the already innovative …
Music festivals draw huge crowds, usually resulting in a lot waste and trash. It’s a sad reality to look down and see all the trash on the ground. Especially at big events that draw crowds as big as 50,000 people or more. Trash stacks up quick and overflowing trashcans aren’t …
In a press release shared earlier this year, Live Nation laid out its sustainability goals for the foreseeable future as part a coalition called Green Nation. These goals would affect all Live Nation venues, clubs, theaters, and festivals. According to the release, Live Nation will: – Deliver a 50% reduction in scope …
Mariah Carey just accepted the #BottleCapChallenge — and completely shut it down in the process. The viral video frenzy took f recently, thanks to MMA fighters and celebrities including John Mayer, Ellie Goulding and Diplo. All which show f their best roundhouse kick for the camera and knock f a …
Since last September, Hardwell has been taking a break from shows and touring. “Being Hardwell 24/7 leaves too little energy, love, creativity and attention for my life as a normal person to do so,” he wrote at the time. “This is why I have decided to clear my schedule indefinitely to be …
All the way back in April (wow, it really seems like forever ago, doesn’t it?), Martin Garrix, Macklemore & Patrick Stump Fall Out Boy teamed up for the smash summer hit, “Summer Days.” It’s taken until now for any them to appear on stage together, but it’s finally happened… For Main Square …
Recently, talented DJ-producer Madeon announced on social media that he will ficially be releasing his second single f his upcoming next week. No details have been specified as to what the album will be called or when it will be released, but we can’t wait to hear what this special …
We simply can’t get enough Swedish House Mafia — and this is their year. The dynamic trio just took over Open’er Festival 2019 in epic fashion and below is all the video pro we need. After years apart, Steve Angello, Axwell, and Sebastian Ingrosso have rejoined and regained their stride together. …
Five weeks ago, Madeon gave the world “All My Friends,” his first solo original in four years and the first single from his forthcoming project, Good Faith. It’s a brilliant fusion pop and dance in a way that only he could conjure up, but his next single is coming soon! The …
Arguably two the most talented producers in the game right now, Eprom and G Jones, have a new track coming out next week and the world is hyped. G Jones has been crushing it on tour after the release his debut album The Ineffable Truth last year, but the two actually …
Kayzo took the stage at FVDED in the Park yesterday in Surrey, BC and fans were in for quite the surprise, as he treated the crowd to a brand new, never-before-heard ID. The producer took this show as an opportune time to debut his unreleased track. “Cruel Love” has everything …
A Detroit music festival called AfroFuture is currently facing scrutiny for having its ticket prices reflect differences based on perceived race. While differing ticket prices for men versus women are certainly no stranger to anyone looking to hit up a Miami or Vegas nightclub, prices based on race carry are …
With Skrillex on the verge releasing new music, all eyes and ears are on his social accounts as we anticipate his next move. Just last week, Skrillex live streamed one his fan favorite IDs known as “Ping Pong,” strongly hinting that his next release might be that. In addition, a …
Martin Garrix took a break from touring for a bit to nurse his ankle back to health after injuring it in Vegas and getting surgery to fix the issue. With so much time at home, he’s had plenty chances to produce new music and he dropped a new one at …
Over the past few years, KSHMR has become one the biggest names in electronic music. From his early days producing with the Cataracs, through his rise to fame as KSHMR, few people have been as prolific as Niles Hollowell-Dhar over the past half decade. From his earlier big-room style productions …
Diplo admits criticizing Taylor Swift‘s booty was a real dick move. Though most us have moved on, his comments about the pop singer haven’t really gone away. However, it does seem Diplo has an entirely different outlook about being the class clown on social media. The drama all started when …
After selling out in , Electric Forest 2019 was bound to be epic. I’ve only been going to music festivals for about a year, but after hearing so much about Electric Forest, I decided to dive in for the first time this year. The only thing I was going f …
Glastonbury Festival just wrapped up over the weekend — and fans are already placing their bets on who might play next year. Potential headliners include Daft Punk, Elton John, Coldplay, Madonna, Kendrick Lamar, Led Zeppelin and more. With 2020 being Glastonbury’s 50th anniversary event, organizers are expected to go all out …
I don’t think 4th July will ever be the same for me. Yesterday, we celebrated our 243rd anniversary independence in America. In addition to the patriotic celebrations was another one, taking place over at Seattle’s Mural Amphitheater, right under the famous Space Needle. It was Black Book In The Park …
Avicii‘s father, Klas Bergling is speaking out about suicide prevention and hoping to raise mental health awareness with a foundation established in his son’s honor. In a new interview with CNN, Klas opens up about his relationship Tim Bergling, better known to the world as Avicii. He says his son showed no warning …
Skrillex has an unprecedented amount influence on the electronic music industry — and probably one the greatest examples to date comes in the form Marshmello. The masked producer’s new “More Than Music” mini-doc focuses on his rise to superstardom and heralds Skrillex as one the early believers. The documentary doesn’t …
Welcome to the Heartbreak House. Allow Wenzday to be your guide, as she unleashes her 5-track remix pack featuring B-Sides and Phon, Axel Boy, Algo and Mr. Tape, plus a new extended mix the project’s leading track, “Heartbreak House.” It’s obvious these producers had a blast remixing Wenzday’s debut Heartbreak …
JEANIE is making her presence known with a brand new, fiercely executed single “PHARAOH.” Inspired by an Egyptian soundscape, the producer ventures into a dark, heavy atmosphere, cutting through the rhythm with moments sheer insanity. Boasting razor sharp bass and hectic energy, JEANIE fers but a glimpse her endless creativity …
Knife Party are readying for their next release. The same iconic duo that brought us “Internet Friends,” “Centipede,” “Boss Mode,” and “Bonfire” — and so much more heat — has confirmed a brand new 4-track EP on the horizon. Billboard has the scoop, promising the “ster side” Knife Party, as …
Nothing worth working for comes easy — and Spring Awakening Music Festival (SAMF) knows it best. In recent years, the music festival has jumped through hoops, changing venues from Soldier Field to Addams/Medill Park to its new home in Hfman Estates. Physical and logistical challenges that could otherwise prove dooming for such a …
Seven people were injured and four hospitalized when a man drove a stolen “side-by-side ATV” into the crowd at Curiosity Music Festival in British Columbia last weekend. According to the festival, on-site medical staff was treating a man in his 20s when he proceeded to assault the staff and hijacked their …
With his brand new track “I Belong”, RMA again proves his skills as a modern and versatile Electronic Dance Music artist. With power, a margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% – 2px);” instgrm-permalink=”https://www.instagram.com/p/BziQyGplxPX/” instgrm-version=”12″> View this post on Instagram A post shared by Gameroom Records …
Movement Music Festival pulled through with another incredible techno-driven installment over Memorial Day Weekend this year in the heart Detroit. The weekend came and went in a flash, but over those three days, the connections built between the festival’s artists and attendees left a lasting impression that will be cherished …
It’s the summer hits, and Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike have a big one on their hands. Actually, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike and David Guetta. Well actually… it’s Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, David Guetta, Afro Bros, Daddy Yankee, and Natti Natasha. Talk about a long headline. This massive group …
It’s finally here! One the most-anticipated tracks in bass music the year is finally out today. Of course, we’re talking about “Zoom” from Spag Heddy, out now Never Say Die. Spag Heddy himself has quite the unique following in dance music, accumulating a devoted cadre fans. To his credit, it’s …
Today is the release the Catharsis EP from South Africa’s Jon Casey. Counting the likes Mat Zo, Craze and UZ as fans, this five-track affair has been picked up by the team at Quality Goods Records. Moving through each the track’s with a signature flourish, Casey stays true to his …
Having whetted fan appetites with ‘Lock Stock,’ Junk Mail returns to RAM Records with another devastating listen. He has produced ‘Lord Terror’ for release this week, which got a little feature in Andy C’s new Essential Mix and guarantees a strong reaction. An instant DJ staple, Junk Mail goes heavy …
If you’re a follower , this is a track that’ll need little introduction as one the most highly anticipated IDs out there. That’s right, Spag Heddy has finally dropped ‘Zoom’, his larger-than-life festival showstopper that has had fans begging for more since December last year. You’ve only got to reference …
Actually, what came out this week without not nearly enough fanfare was part 2 the Pythius Descend remix album. Part 1 was released in April and it was a massive compilation in its own right, with remixes from Synergy, Gydra, Mindscape and Merikan. Part 2 is similarly stacked with remixes …
Sam Feldt just hit us with an infectious party track all about staying up and celebrating individuality into the early hours. “Post Malone” uses the rapper’s name with much admiration, as RANI sings the lyrics — tonight we go all night long, we party like Post Malone. Sam Feldt and …
Diplo can work with just about anyone he so desires — but at one point, the producer admits he was warned not to team up with Justin Bieber. He was told collaborating with the pop star could “end his career.” Instead shying away, he went for it. Skrillex and Diplo …
Happy 4th July to everyone, especially Madeon fans! The French producer just came back after four years with his first solo single, “All My Friends,” and now he’s ready to drop more. Good Faith is starting to shape up nicely with a tour on the way, a new live show, …
Madeon‘s new single and announcement his Good Faith Era came on quickly, with no warning. On the horizon — Madeon takes on an entire Good Faith album and tour, with the need to shape his own reality. Now that he’s back, the producer is taking time to explain the depth …
It’s not at all uncommon for producers to sometimes have to cancel on shows. It’s safe to say that no touring DJ ever wants to do so, but it’s sometimes an unavoidable reality that must be dealt with. For Axwell, this was the case at Electric Love Festival this weekend. …
It’s always a toss-up when thinking about which part Ámaris’ style is more interesting: her surprising and clever lyrics or the way she uses electronic music to create sound that manages to be both pop and non pop, EDM and not EDM and indie and not indie. Since the two …
OK D&B keyboard historians, get ready to have some serious “Knowledge” dropped. Knowledge Magazine (normally referred to as Kmag) has just announced that it will be releasing a beautiful book as part its 25th anniversary celebration. Not just a chronicling KMag’s massive contribution to the D&B community over the years, …
Following the release Burning Man‘s final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), organizers have great news — Black Rock City 2019 is most definitely happening, though any expansion is not. Burning Man says it’s going to take time to fully understand what impacts the changes put forth by the Bureau Land Management (BLM) will …
Wolfgang Gartner is taking it back to his house roots with a new remix for Bobby D’Ambrosio‘s classic club track “So Thankful.” Originally released in 2003, the producer now revives the single with serious dance floor fever. Out nowhere, Joey Youngman has emerged, which just so happens to be Wolfgang’s real …
Rolling Stone just launched its very own Rolling Stone Charts. In an effort to rival Billboard, Rolling Stone Charts includes 100 top singles and 200 top albums in the US. Instead solely weekly updates, Rolling Stone refreshes some charts on a daily basis, fering the industry an up-to-date and unprecedented charting experience. …
Happy summer friends! We are almost there. We are almost at New Music Friday and the end the work & school week. Here at EDMsauce, we already love to make you our weekly New EDM Playlist but now we want to hype you up EVEN MORE. Once again, here is …
A$AP Rocky has been arrested and is currently being held in Stockholm, Sweden for suspected assault after a street fight erupted between his entourage and two men. Plenty video footage has surfaced the incident, during which A$AP and his crew come f as the peacemakers through much the conflict. The two …
Electric Forest is the gift that keeps on giving! Already we’ve gotten previews new songs from Zeds Dead x Deathpact and Seven Lions x Excision x Wooli (ft. Dylan Matthew), now today we get another courtesy Alison Wonderland and Quix. Alison Wonderland closed out the Tripolee Stage on Saturday, June …
Kygo x Whitney Houston is one those collaborations that never would have been thought possible — until it actually happened. The story how “Higher Love” came to be is really quite amazing. Houston’s estate had the song “laying around” and they were looking for the “right production” to go with …
Diplo is constantly pushing the boundaries social media. Whether he’s live streaming Joe Jonas‘ wedding with Sophie Turner, or having James Van Der Beek fill in for him on Twitter, Diplo keeps things interesting — that’s for sure. Diplo’s latest post just might be the most Diplo thing we’ve ever seen. The …
Just last week, DJ Snake announced to the world that his album was finally done. He’s already had a stellar last couple years, with tracks like “Magenta Riddim,” “Taki Taki,” and now “Loco Contigo” perpetuating his worldwide star status. Now, if a post is to be believed, DJ Snake’s sophomore …
You read that right. AMFAMFAMF & Studio 44 worked together to bring in a massive lineup for this year’s 4th July festivities in Seattle, a party that is unrivaled in my opinion. Darrius, VNSSA, Noizu, Destructo, Justin Martin, and the man himself, Chris Lake, will all be taking the stage …
Marshmello is about as divisive a topic in dance music as they come. You either hate him with all your heart or he’s the best thing to happen since actual marshmallows. Either way, sorry to say it, haters, there’s no denying his new album Joytime III is a hit. Spanning 13 …
Habstrakt is not halting his momentum anytime soon. The French producer has been constantly releasing new music and also touring like a madman. It’s no wonder he’s had a continuous reign over the EDM landscape, and now he is back yet again with a brand new heart stopping track. Entitled …
There were a lot great moments at Electric Forest this weekend — how could there not be? With so many artists and fans together in such a magical place, it’s quite inevitable. Among them was Zeds Dead’s headlining set on Sunday to close out the festival’s main stage. During the …
After completing his ‘Magnets’ last month, Sam Feldt now releases the for his latest hit ‘Post Malone’ featuring RANI. Released on Spinnin’ Records, ‘Post Malone’ was the glorious finale the ‘Magnets’ EP and gets streamed over 700.000 times a day. The song is topping the worldwide, was added to Today’s …
There were a lot great moments at Electric Forest this weekend — how could there not be? With so many artists and fans together in such a magical place, it’s quite inevitable. Among them was Zeds Dead’s headlining set on Sunday to close out the festival’s main stage. During the …
There were a lot great moments at Electric Forest this weekend — how could there not be? With so many artists and fans together in such a magical place, it’s quite inevitable. Among them was Zeds Dead’s headlining set on Sunday to close out the festival’s main stage. During the …
There were a lot great moments at Electric Forest this weekend — how could there not be? With so many artists and fans together in such a magical place, it’s quite inevitable. Among them was Zeds Dead’s headlining set on Sunday to close out the festival’s main stage. During the …
There were a lot great moments at Electric Forest this weekend — how could there not be? With so many artists and fans together in such a magical place, it’s quite inevitable. Among them was Zeds Dead’s headlining set on Sunday to close out the festival’s main stage. During the …
There were a lot great moments at Electric Forest this weekend — how could there not be? With so many artists and fans together in such a magical place, it’s quite inevitable. Among them was Zeds Dead’s headlining set on Sunday to close out the festival’s main stage. During the …
There were a lot great moments at Electric Forest this weekend — how could there not be? With so many artists and fans together in such a magical place, it’s quite inevitable. Among them was Zeds Dead’s headlining set on Sunday to close out the festival’s main stage. During the …
There were a lot great moments at Electric Forest this weekend — how could there not be? With so many artists and fans together in such a magical place, it’s quite inevitable. Among them was Zeds Dead’s headlining set on Sunday to close out the festival’s main stage. During the …
There were a lot great moments at Electric Forest this weekend — how could there not be? With so many artists and fans together in such a magical place, it’s quite inevitable. Among them was Zeds Dead’s headlining set on Sunday to close out the festival’s main stage. During the …
There were a lot great moments at Electric Forest this weekend — how could there not be? With so many artists and fans together in such a magical place, it’s quite inevitable. Among them was Zeds Dead’s headlining set on Sunday to close out the festival’s main stage. During the …
You never do know quite what to expect from electro-industrial duo Jane In Space but that’s kind why they’re so interesting. From their Gorerunner EP released last year when Your EDM discovered them, the duo have released videos now for all the songs on that EP except for “Little Rarus,” with the …
There were a lot great moments at Electric Forest this weekend — how could there not be? With so many artists and fans together in such a magical place, it’s quite inevitable. Among them was Zeds Dead’s headlining set on Sunday to close out the festival’s main stage. During the …
There were a lot great moments at Electric Forest this weekend — how could there not be? With so many artists and fans together in such a magical place, it’s quite inevitable. Among them was Zeds Dead’s headlining set on Sunday to close out the festival’s main stage. During the …
Porter Robinson‘s Second Sky music festival — even in its first year — proved itself as a truly unique and inspiring experience. Reflecting back on an amazing weekend, the master producer and curator explains in an interview with Billboard the spark and inspiration behind the 2-day event set in Oakland, …
Be prepared for loads Marshmello this week. Along with a new album, he’s just launched a new mobile game and also features in a new Artist Spotlight Story on YouTube. The video, entitled More Than Music, follows Marshmello’s career from its inception to some its biggest moments and most devoted fans. …
Taylor Swift just put high-prile “manager-to-the-stars” Scooter Braun on blast for bullying, after he bought up her former label and master recordings. She claims she was never given a fair chance to take ownership for the many songs she has written and performed over the years. She also says she’s …
There were a lot great moments at Electric Forest this weekend — how could there not be? With so many artists and fans together in such a magical place, it’s quite inevitable. Among them was Zeds Dead’s headlining set on Sunday to close out the festival’s main stage. During the …
The #BottleCapChallenge is taking over the internet right now, as A-list celebrities and athletes show f their best roundhouse kicks. The latest to join in on the action — Diplo, Ellie Goulding and Henry Fong. The original video and challenge was started up by Instagram user @farakicks, a European taekwondo champion. The craze …
Season 3 Stranger Things is out this Thursday, and you know what that means… that’s right! What So Not has finally, ficially dropped his remix the show’s theme, created by S U R V I V E. This is one remix that’s been teased out for years, dating back to 2016, …
There were a lot great moments at Electric Forest this weekend — how could there not be? With so many artists and fans together in such a magical place, it’s quite inevitable. Among them was Zeds Dead’s headlining set on Sunday to close out the festival’s main stage. During the …
There were a lot great moments at Electric Forest this weekend — how could there not be? With so many artists and fans together in such a magical place, it’s quite inevitable. Among them was Zeds Dead’s headlining set on Sunday to close out the festival’s main stage. During the …
As more time passes after Electric Forest this past weekend, we’re finding more and more gems. We’ve already seen Zeds Dead debut a new track with Deathpact, now we get a taste Seven Lions premiering a new collaboration between himself, Excision, and Wooli. All artists involved have been diving deep …
Glastonbury Festival experienced a death a G4S security team member over the weekend, which has been confirmed by the Avon and Somerset police. The individual found dead at his festival campsite, inside his tent, was described as a “man in his 60s,” but his identity remains unknown. No cause death …
There were a lot great moments at Electric Forest this weekend — how could there not be? With so many artists and fans together in such a magical place, it’s quite inevitable. Among them was Zeds Dead’s headlining set on Sunday to close out the festival’s main stage. During the …
Last year, Spotify launched a new feature to allow independent artists to upload music directly to the platform. Now, the company has decided to shut down the beta program. At the end this month, the streaming service will stop accepting new uploads through Spotify for Artists. In a new release, …
There were a lot great moments at Electric Forest this weekend — how could there not be? With so many artists and fans together in such a magical place, it’s quite inevitable. Among them was Zeds Dead’s headlining set on Sunday to close out the festival’s main stage. During the …
As far as super groups in EDM go, they usually stick to two artists at most. Anti Up is Chris Lake and Chris Lorenzo, Dog Blood is Skrillex and Boys Noize, Silk City is Diplo and Mark Ronson, Duck Sauce is A-Trak and Armand Van Helden, etc., etc. Big Grizmatik, on …
There were a lot great moments at Electric Forest this weekend — how could there not be? With so many artists and fans together in such a magical place, it’s quite inevitable. Among them was Zeds Dead’s headlining set on Sunday to close out the festival’s main stage. During the …
Buying secondhand tickets to a show or festival always runs a risk. In the EDM community, we have plenty ficial exchange options and, for the most part, honest fans willing to sell or trade. However, buyer beware — any hot ticket has a potential scammer behind it. That moment when …
There were a lot great moments at Electric Forest this weekend — how could there not be? With so many artists and fans together in such a magical place, it’s quite inevitable. Among them was Zeds Dead’s headlining set on Sunday to close out the festival’s main stage. During the …
Marshmello is always going a step above and beyond the call duty — while he could have just released his new album Joytime III in a standard, bland way, he’s giving fans 24 hours to listen to the album before anyone else in his new mobile game titled, Marshmello Music Dance. The …