Yesterday marked the first day 2019’s EDC Las Vegas. An estimated 150,000 people filed into the Las Vegas Motor Speedway between 7pm to 5:30am last night, making this easily the biggest EDC Las Vegas in history. Updated stage from kineticFIELD to cosmicMEADOW to bassPOD kept the scenery looking fresh, and …
Festival season is upon us and whether your music tastes are more in line with Coachella or Stagecoach — we should all be able to agree that these events should be a safe space. However, that’s far from the reality for many attendees. A new survey conducted by The Desert …
In a rave career that collectively spans almost 30 years, it’s natural for artists like Freshold and Renzo (the members Insomniax) to want to look back and reminisce and also to take inspiration from those rave glory days. That’s just what Insomniax have done with their two-part EP series, V7 Saxon …
Is any music festival really complete without deadmau5? That’s a rhetorical question, course. The mau5trap maestro Deadmau5 is about to take on EDC Las Vegas for one tonight’s greatest highlights. The festival is just getting started, but this is one those sets that people will be buzzing about all weekend …
Rezz is about to hit the stage at EDC Las Vegas 2019! Best believe, the producer has plenty gnarly new material to test out on the crowd. With a fresh new single, “Dark Age,” and an entire new EP on the horizon — this set from Rezz is going to …
Alison Wonderland is about to take the stage at EDC Las Vegas 2019 and you already know it’s about to be amazing! This weekend will see hundreds performers under the electric sky, but none that will fuck us up on a spiritual level like this one. Earlier in the week, …
The EDC Las Vegas livestream ensures no dance music lover has to experience FOMO this weekend. With the livestream, you’ll be transported straight to the colorful, electrifying festival grounds featuring eight iconic stages and the top names in dance music. This year, EDC boasts four channels: all stages, kineticFIELD, cosmicMEADOW and …
Marco Carola faced a €2.4 million fine for playing his most recent gig at an Ibiza club. And he did it anyway. The DJ was prohibited from playing any club or venue outside if Amnesia, as ruled by a judge earlier this month. However, he took the risk getting slapped …
The Glitch Mob, Slander, NGHTMRE, and Seven Lions all just changed their prile photos to the same image. All fan bases are frenzied at the moment trying to guess what this could mean. The obvious answer — it’s a collab. Not just any collab, but one the biggest collaborations EDM …
elrow returns to Brooklyn Mirage on July 27 to continue its New York City residency and announces its phase one lineup featuring two the biggest names in house music, Erick Morillo for Rowllywood, a Bollywood-themed extravaganza. DJing for nearly 30 years, mixing house, techno, tribal, and Latin sounds in his music, the …
Armin van Buuren has remixed a classic rock anthem — Van Halen‘s “Jump” — into a dance-worthy track more fit for the main stage. There’s no 1-2-3, but there’s plenty to jump about. The producer first premiered his version at Ultra Music Festival, with a little help from singer David Lee Roth. No …
The EDM world has been anxiously awaiting the full return Skrillex. A song here, a performance there, and b2b sets with Boys Noize as Dog Blood have proved to be enough to tide us over as we anticipate more music from the legend. From the sounds it, he’s sitting on …
Electric Daisy Carnival is almost upon us. Tomorrow, Saturday and Sunday, the iconic EDC Las Vegas goes down under the electric sky — and we can wait to hear the amazing acts in store this weekend. With a new year comes new memories, but there’s plenty to look back on. …
DJ Mag has a thing for polls. Between its Top 100 DJs and Top 100 Clubs polls, it has the market generally cornered. This year, the publication decided to switch things up a bit, and rather than ask its readers and followers about their favorite festivals, to ask the DJs …
Breakbeat legends Stanton Warriors have been teasing their upcoming LP Rise since the beginning the year, and indeed it is a big deal given it will be their first studio album in over four years. Due out on May 31, a number singles have already been teased from Rise and they are right the …
Cookie Monsta just announced he’s taking a step back from touring to focus on mental health. The producer reveals he’s been struggling with mental health issues for the past year. In recent weeks and months, it’s become increasingly harder to deal with. In the post below, he notifies fans he’s …
When it comes to lightning, venues take no chances. Very strict rules dictate what happens when lightning is in the area, especially at parties with water; unfortunately, this means that HARD’s EDC Week party at Drai’s with TOKiMONSTA, Justin Marty, and Born Dirty today is cancelled. Due to lightning, the …
Never say never when it comes to Rick and Morty… for example, when fans weren’t even sure that Season 4 was a possibility, Adult Swim ordered 70 additional episodes. Now that Season 4 actually has a release date, even stranger things are creeping up. The Blast approached the show’s creators, …
The Glitch Mob and 1788-L are up to something and it involves EDC… This weekend, EDC Las Vegas takes place and mystery artist 1788-L just shared an image featuring The Glitch Mob’s logo and three very key letters — EDC. The Glitch Mob in turn retweeted the image captioning it …
People have been asking: where is Ultra 2020 going to be held, well it looks like Ultra Music Festival might be headed to Miami Beach! City commissioner Ricky Arriola is proposing that the city enter negotiations to host it at Lummus Park in 2020. Lummus Park is a beachside location on …
HARBER is truly a star in the making. He’s earned an immense amount success with his music, earning support from the likes The Chainsmokers, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike and is also slated to remix the latest single from The Chainsmokers & Ty Dolla $ign, “Do You Mean”. He recently released …
Marshmello‘s “Happier” with Bastille is now the longest-running No. 1 dance song all time. Billboard‘s Dance/Electronic Songs chart has seen the hit at No. 1 for 34 weeks. Previously, “The Middle” by Zedd, Maren Morris and Grey held down the top spot for a total 33 weeks, so the song …
Skrillex just gave us a much needed update on his unreleased music — and there’s a lot to get excited about! This is the news we’ve all been waiting for, as Skrillex confirms he has plenty forthcoming releases queued up. Aside from Dog Blood, he sees his most current work …
Discouraging phones at shows is not a new phenomenon. Artists as well-toured as Bruno Mars and Björk have told concert attendees to put their phones down, and DJ Lane 8 has gone so far as to ban phones outright during his This Never Happened tour series. But for a festival to do …
Woodstock 50 has been fighting an uphill battle the past month, after passing its expected on-sale date and then having multiple issues inherent to the festival exposed, among having its main investor pull out and “cancel” the festival. However, the festival is lucky as a judge in New York Supreme …
The nation’s most restrictive anti-abortion laws just passed in Alabama and Georgia — and DJs are speaking out on this issue, as well as women’s rights in general. Not only is it terrifying that women choosing to abort may be held liable for felony murder, the severe lack exceptions is …
The bass world is barely recovering from Droptek’s massive Symbiosis LP which released on Korsakov last month but that doesn’t seem to be stopping him. Today, the enigmatic UK producer dropped another filthy track for free download on SoundCloud. While Symbiosis was all over the place genre-wise and showcased diverse style and ability to …
Dash Radio and Insomniac Radio are joining together to bring dance music fans a new destination with zero commercials. These are the sounds festival stages, around the clock and without the ads. Featuring exclusive mixes, artist interviews, festival news, world premieres and more — and coming soon, EDC Las Vegas …
Rolling Loud was a bit chaotic this year to say the very least. Rapper Kodak Black was taken into custody, the crowd rushed the stage during a weather delay, and a golf cart was stolen and driven through the audience, etc. All this could have been easily deflected. However, someone …
Huge congratulations to Laidback Luke and his fiancée Ashley. The DJ/producer recently popped the question and he’s proud to announce — “She said YES!” The photo below captures the moment and lets us in on a little glimpse into their future together. In another post from over a year ago, …
It’s been a relatively light year for Zeds Dead so far on the release front, apart from their collaboration on Delta Heavy’s album, “Lift You Up.” But now, well into May, the duo are here with their first lead single 2019, with some help from Dion Timmer and Delaney Jane, …
Earlier today a few eagle-eyed EDC Las Vegas-goers spotted what appears to be a brand new billboard just f the freeway highlighting none other than a confused-looking San Holo. The billboard was pretty succinct and only featured the words “Lost Lately” with a phone number below. Of course, doing what any reasonable …
It’s ficial: the return Dotcom is near. He’s been busy dominating the scene as his more widely and wildly popular alias Marshmello. However, Christopher Comstock is ready to bring it back to his roots by reviving his old project. He hasn’t released as Dotcom since 2015, when Marshmello first began. On …
The 11th edition Electric Zoo will be the biggest and best yet and now they have revealed the day by day breakdown as well as the exclusive news that progressive king Eric Prydz will be at the festival play not once but twice. Electric Zoo: Evolved once again returns to the …
Earlier this year, Boca Raton had the chance to experience the dubstep music festival, Forbidden Kingdom, for the first time. The new music festival took the dubstep community by storm with a great lineup, a silent disco, and much more. Today, Forbidden Kingdom 2020 tickets have ficially gone on sale, …
Rezz continues her musical exploration with a new single, “Dark Age.” The leading track f her forthcoming EP is hypnotic, gritty and distorted. Oh yeah, and dark as ever! The producer experiments with haunting guitar and a hip hop inspired beat before moving into her signature industrial attack with low, …
Yo! Its that time the week. That time the week when you are sick work, sick school, sick everything normal and all you want to do is party with friends and enjoy the summer. Well, we are almost to Friday, and with Friday you know comes tons new tunes. Welcome …
Jaguar Dreams released their debut, self-titled EP late last year, and now they’re back with a series new remixes for the tracks that are sure to breathe new life into the music. First up are two remixes “Behind Those Clothes,” one from LEFTI and another from Dominic Marceux. Collectively, the …
It’s been a long wait, but the wait is over: Rick and Morty Season Four is ficially confirmed to debut on Adult Swim in November 2019!! The last episode Rick and Morty aired October 1, 2017, season 3 episode 10, “The Rickchurian Mortydate.” The last time we saw the Smith family, Beth …
Get ready to go beyond your senses with ‘s new . But, the time has finally come. We now ficially have a name and a release date for Space Mom’s next EP. Beyond the Senses will be available July 24th, with the first single “Dark Age” coming out tomorrow. So far we …
You know that saying — you’re never too old. Well David Attenborough is truly young at heart. At the ripe age 93, he’s tapping into dance music. Decades ago, Attenborough stumbled upon a Balinese tribe playing music that he’s never been able to get out his head. He took out his trusty tape …
Posij, who was discovered by Noisia while he was being their label manager back in 2012. Once his unique halftime talent was unleashed, however, Posij released on Critical, Disciple, Shogun, Hospital, Blackout…the list goes on. Despite have a distinctive sound, Posij is no one-trick pony and his flexibility makes him …
The world has learned a lot from Fyre Festival — namely, how to prevent such an event from happening again and how to spot the warning signs when it seems like an event might be going down that same path. Now that information is coming out about Woodstock 50 during …
When it comes to making remixes, Tiësto is a machine! Just a couple days after Avicii‘s new song “Tough Love” dropped, and he was already playing out his own interpretation. Tiësto played EDC Japan over the weekend — the perfect testing grounds for his remix. We have to say, Tiësto’s version expertly rivals …
I remember writing about the original “Run & Go” from Dirty Audio featuring Shai Hicari back in February and absolutely loving it. In the time since, I’ve met Moore Kismet in person, and now he just dropped a remix the tune. Coincidence!? Yeah, probably. But the tune still bangs. The …
Get ready to have the best three days your life at this years EDC Las Vegas. In true EDC fashion, Insomniac has gone with a . On top that, the festival will be featuring its usual out–this-world art installations, carnivals rides and more. Prepare for the sounds you are about to …
EDC Las Vegas is just around the corner. The music festival goes down this weekend, May 17 – 19, but you can start planning your schedule now. To make things easy, Insomniac has its own app so you can view the EDC lineup, explore artists, and build your custom schedule. …
New York City’s techno & house juggernaut Teksupport are bringing themselves into the Catskill Mountains this Memorial Day Weekend with the 1st edition the Gather Outdoor Music Festival. With 2 jam-packed days some the biggest names in the techno & house scene, we decided to pick 4 sets from each day …
Pioneer DJ‘s latest entry-level controller is the most affordable option yet! (Note: Pioneer DJ is still around for now.) The DDJ-200 is not only priced at $149/£139 — it links with streaming services including SoundCloud Go+ and Beatport LINK. So, beginner DJs can save money on music, too. The new controller is …
Just in time for what is sure to be a wild art car experience at EDC, voice over comedian and social media influencer Blake Webber is dropping a new song full cultural references ranging from the ’00s up to today with the title, “Weird Flex But Okay.” No matter which …
It’s truly hard to think that Martin Garrix, among all his accomplishments, is just 23 years old. And yet, that’s the reality we live in. Garrix was born May 14, 1996, making today his 23rd birthday! Martin is many things, including a 3-time #1 DJ on the DJ Mag Top 100, …
Paramedics are readying for Electric Daisy Carnival — and attendees must be prepared, too. The music festival goes down this weekend, May 17 -19 in Las Vegas. Although temperatures will be cooler than in many years past, hydration concerns remain ever-present. Community Ambulance Director Special Operations, Glen Simpson, urges EDC attendees …
Anyone who is anyone in the realm has probably heard the always hard hitting and awe-inspiring artist known as Boombox Cartel. He has been such a long standing figure in the EDM scene and continues to push the envelope with everything he’s been putting out. It’s awesome to see how …
Two days ago, Rezz tweeted, “You are gonna be happy to be a fan me this week.” To be fair, I’m happy to be a Rezz fan any week, but this week especially is true. While no ficial announcement has yet been made, a new listing on Apple Music reveals …
Following the remix for The Lost Boy’s “Close To U”, Rossy Etbauer aka Rossy is back with her latest single “Always” featuring the incredible vocals the 22-year old singer, songwriter, and producer, Pauline Herr. As Rossy continues to blend together a combination trap, future bass, and classical components, Rossy’s latest …
Already this year, two major festival have live streamed the madness that goes down. Both Ultra and Coachella brought in tens millions viewers collectively, but Electric Daisy Carnival this coming weekend is sure to give both festivals a run for their money. Insomniac Events is teaming up again with LiveXLive …
This past weekend, LA-based photographer Britt Lucas was celebrating her birthday. Among those joining her in the festivities were both producer Flume and comedian Paige Elkington. Normally, this wouldn’t be cause for coverage, but as it turns out, Flume made a whole new composition specifically for Lucas’ birthday — and it will …
Did the new iPhone design just leak with a crazy new camera? I currently have a Samsung Galaxy S10. Part the appeal the phone, apart from my own allegiance to the company, was the camera hardware. sporting a sleek, single row 3 cameras on the back along with a standard …
If you thought you were lacking , fear no more. Kaskade just released his new “Redux 003” and it brings us all the groovy house tunes we could ever want. We have some known and loved track in this album such as “Fun” and “Tight” but plenty new tracks as …
Australian producer ËMMË is here with a banging new release, “Yule”. Teaming up with a long time friend, PON CHO, “Yule” is a bass-heavy track that doubles as PON CHO’s comeback after his three-year hiatus. “Yule” features muted lyrics under a downtempo beat as well as commanding drops. ËMMË’s epic production skills …
This weekend, Electric Daisy Carnival finally returns and we’re super excited about it. But before the festivities begin on the Speedway, the Strip in Las Vegas will have loads artists dropping in and throwing down major sets in more intimate settings. Hakkasan Group will host a number artists across its …
List composed in collaboration by Cody Smith & Mark Fabrick In just under one week, EDC Vegas returns… hyped yet? The massive festival will once again take place at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, bringing along a stacked lineup, immense production and lights on lights on lights. Insomniac has released the lineup by …
Anyone still trying to fight against the rising tide that is Fortnite is fighting a losing battle. The battle royale game has absolutely taken over the world, even snagging a cameo in the biggest film in history which came out this past month. Now, Fortnite creator Epic Games steps into …
Want to get the baby filter? If you’ve been on the internet lately, you’ve likely seen friends and acquaintances posting photos themselves as the baby-versions their adult self and as the opposite sex — men posing as women, and women posing as men. Once again, Snapchat has found a way …
We’ve been following LICK’s come up since he first released on Deadbeats last year. The producer has been quickly gaining traction with remixes “Devils Den” and “Angel Voices.” Now he has put his talents to work on GTA’s “Red Lips.” He starts with a tension forging build up before hitting …
With Swedish House Mafia’s reunion now back in full swing, a lot their most classic tracks hit a little harder, with a bit more emotion. On this day 8 years ago, arguably one the trio’s biggest songs “Save The World” was released. Though it was originally premiered on BBC Radio 1 …
I know this has been said for a long time, but 2019 just seems like a good time for a full Skrillex comeback. Having already played Ultra Music Festival as Dog Blood, teasing a Dog Blood EP at the end the month, and this past weekend playing EDC Japan, it …
Jonny Grande is one the most talented up and coming artists in electronic music. Every track he releases is absolutely mesmerizing; my jaw is literally on the floor by the end every track. He’s back with a brand new remix, one that I’m so stoked to premiere, as Jonny provides …
It’s really easy to write a song with a bunch relatable platitudes to evoke the reaction from listeners , “Omg! That is so me!” What’s more difficult is to use nuance, real life experience, and a seasoned vocalist to create an emotional reaction in the music. If you were wondering, …
Hannah Wants is back on her Etiquette imprint with a captivating new single, “Love Somebody.” Hannah builds upon the grooving, classically influenced sound that she’s come to make her own over the years, fusing a soulful vocal hook into a punchy, bass-heavy house foundation. https://www.beatport.com/release/love-somebody/2572337 It’s a veritable dance floor …
Rain or shine, Rolling Loud is going down, but not without some chaos. The weather in Miami has been a huge factor this weekend, causing extended delays for many performances. Instead waiting patiently for music, fans literally rushed the stage earlier today to make their own party (see below). There …
The love triangle between model Oli Culpo, ex-boyfriend and football star Danny Amendola, and her new love interest, Zedd, is heating up. Let’s back up a bit though… Culpo and Zedd were first spotted together while getting cozy at Coachella. The flirty video made waves on the internet and clearly got …
Florida rapper Kodak Black was arrested at Rolling Loud Music Festival over the weekend on firearm charges. According to Miami-Dade Police, he was taken into custody on Saturday, upon arrival to the music festival before he was able to perform. He was taken into custody on federal charges and faces …
From tech to progressive, Claus Terhoeven and Stefan Bossems, better known to the world as Cosmic Gate, have done it all in the trance scene. Dominating clubs and festivals literally across the globe, Cosmic Gate have ridden every wave in the dance scene for 20 years and done it successfully – …
Techno legend Marco Carola could be fined €2.4 million just for playing a show… According to Resident Advisor, Amnesia and Pacha Ibiza are disputing over the DJ/producer’s Music On residency. By law, Carola is still contracted with Amnesia, which prevents him from performing elsewhere on the island — including Pacha. This complicates things …
Martin Garrix and Charelle Schriek keep their high prile relationship relatively low key. Aside from a photo here and there, they tend to stay out the public eye. However, the producer just wished his girlfriend a happy birthday in the cutest possible way. The Instagram upload below shows f the …
Back with an absolute vengeance, Benda has returned to Your EDM with another eclectic production just ahead his monumental EDC Las Vegas Performance. With past releases on Buygore, the future grows brighter and brighter every year for this young prodigy. Out on the legendary Insomniac Records label, the man himself releases “Special …
More than 60 festivals across the UK have band together to help put a stop to single-use tents. The group is urging major retailers including Argos and Tesco to halt marketing such items. An estimated 250,000 tents are left at festivals across the UK each year, according to a report, amounting …
Rolling Stone is getting in the chart game with its own “Rolling Stones Charts.” In an effort to rival Billboard, “Rolling Stones Charts” will include 100 top singles and 200 top albums in the US. Instead weekly updates, Rolling Stone will refresh lists on a daily basis, fering the industry …
I’m not sure why, but it feels like it’s been a while since I’ve heard new music from Whethan. It’s ironic because he just put out a new track at the end March. But personal feelings aside, he did just drop a new track today, and it’s with Jeremih, and …
Outside his career in music, Dimitri Thivaios, more commonly known as Dimitri Vegas in the dance music world, has been working diligently in film & TV. He’s previously appeared alongside Belgian film legend Jean-Claude Van Damme in action movie Lukas, featured in third feature film Patser from Moroccan directors Adil El Arbi …
Kaskade is riding the Redux waves with a new, incredibly diverse volume, Redux 003 — perfect easy listening for your weekend. The new album boasts some already familiar hits including “Fun” and “Tight,” each a secret weapon in their own right. Running 18 tracks deep, there’s plenty new Kaskade material to …
Canada’s Ever After Music Festival is changing the game by allowing the possession and consumption cannabis on-site. This is the first major music festival to do so across the country and accomplish what no major U.S. festival has done thus far. On a smaller scale, festivals like Northern Nights in …
2012-2013 presented an unprecedented golden age progressive house. Hits from Nicky Romero, Alesso, Avicii, Swedish House Mafia and more were seemingly pouring out endlessly. One the biggest them all celebrates its 6 year anniversary today, “Reload” from Sebastian Ingrosso and Tommy Trash with John Martin. The original was released months …
Back in September last year, Diplo earmarked the end Major Lazer in 2019. Speaking to Complex, he revealed, “Next year marks our last album, so we got a lot stuff in between now and then.” In the meantime, we’ve gotten a full album from LSD, new music from Diplo solo, including a country …
Yesterday saw the craze a new Snapchat filter – Genderswaps for men and women – taking over the internet. Even if you haven’t used Snapchat in over a year, like myself, you probably opened up the app, dusted f the cobwebs, and took a selfie. The fad wasn’t lost on …
Rolling Loud is going down in Miami right now and a “false alarm,” which we can surmise as a rumored shooting, sent many fans running from the venue. Although they have confirmed that there is no actual danger, many fans in the Twitter responses are demanding refunds after fleeing the …
Every producer or musician has to start somewhere. For DM2, this is his third start. After trying his hand at a solo project and then a duo, he’s back with a new name, new brand, and new sound. For his debut single, “Shred The Darkness,” the influence is clear. A …
North Dakota just quietly became the 25th state to decriminalize weed. As Marijuana Moment and advocacy group NORML have pointed out, a bill decriminalizing marijuana was signed into law last week. For whatever reason, this happened with little-to-no media coverage. This is by no means legalization for North Dakota residents, …
RL Grime‘s latest body work has just released in its purest form. NOVA Pure contains all the makings the original NOVA album, all in instrumental form. Needless to say, it’s simply exquisite. NOVA landed as one our Top Albums 2018, coming in at No. 2. Boasting collaborations with Jeremih & …
SLANDER has put some serious work into their latest single and accompanying music video for “Love is Gone” with Dylan Matthew. The cinematic song rocks deep, melodic dubstep vibes and a moving lyrical performance that sparks all kinds emotion. In this day and age, much the music we consume is …
We stan a parent who stands up for their kid. Recently, Whipped Cream’s dad, Bob Cecil, recently dove into the comments on his daughter’s Instagram to fend f some naysayers doubting her ability to really DJ. “Is your set prerecorded?” asked @cold_world_arsonist. “U do so much jumping around how do …
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The 4th annual Bonanza Campout in Heber, Utah has been canceled. The event boasting DJ Snake, GRiZ, Big Wild, Whethan and more on the lineup will no longer take place June 21 – 23 as planned. Organizers cite “being denied the necessary licensing and permits” from the county and the Utah …
Paris Hilton and Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike just unleashed their cheeky new single, “Best Friend’s Ass.” Say what you want about it, but it sounds like they have a sure hit on their hands that’s suitable for the club, the main stage and the radio. Dimitri Vegas & Like …
It’s always nice when two friends reunite in a shared field and create something exciting. ËMMË and PON CHO went to high school together, and even played in a bunch bands together, and now they’re back collaborating on a wild new trap tune, “Yule.” For PON CHO especially, this tune is …
For fans the heavier side dubstep, today is a strong New Music Friday! Black Label have released their second ‘Black Ops XL’ compilation today, armed with a powerful roster tracks and plenty mission-based imagery to boot. Compiled and selected by Aweminus, Black Ops XL II brings the heat with ten …
It’s been a long road, but with only eight days left until the annual Electric Daisy Carnival in Las Vegas, GA tickets are now completely sold out. Once again, more than 450,000 attendees will unite for three incredible nights music, art, and individuality Under the Electric Sky. We’ve already heard plenty about …