Evil/Satanic Branding & Visuals In EDM Met with A Religious Argument from This Trap Star

This past weekend, Mersiv found himself in hot water after calling out DJs who use satanism and “dark evil shit” to push their branding. Predictably, tons DJs called him out and responded, voicing their own opinions in support Satanic branding, the use 666, pentagrams, horns, what have you. On the …

REPORT: Did Hardwell Make His DJ Return As This New Masked Artist At ADE?

Amsterdam Dance Event is a gathering a million possibilities. With hundreds, maybe thousands industry representatives all intermingling in the Dutch city, collaborations and agreements can spring up out nowhere and lead to some huge partnerships in the future. In all the randomness, a rumor has begun that Hardwell secretly played …

MUST LISTEN: Krewella Sample Their Dad for Single Off New Album

Krewella are back to follow up August’s “Mana” with the powerful new single, “Ghost.” The sisters’ strengths have always lied in songwriting and, as always, this single deals with a complex assortment topics, an exploration the fine line between loneliness and empowered independence, seamlessly wavering between cold, anguished and powerful …

Martin Garrix Reveals His Biggest Project Yet For One of the World’s Biggest Sports Competitions

Coming hot out Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE), Martin Garrix is gearing up for his biggest project to date. He’s teaming up with UEFA EURO 2020 to soundtrack the league’s final draw and produce the ficial song. Over the weekend, the 23-year-old superstar DJ/producer announced his new role while performing a hometown …

REPORT: 130 People Pepper Sprayed During Martin Garrix Show In Amsterdam

A Martin Garrix show during Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) was plagued once again by pepper spray. Last night, the superstar DJ/producer was performing at RAI Amsterdam when, about 20 minutes into his set, the lachrymatory spray filled the air. According to a report, 130 people were treated at the event after being …

Tomorrowland Celebrates 15 Years with Stacked ADE Takeover Live Stream Tonight

Tomorrowland is celebrating 15 years in the best possible way — with a live stream featuring some the most iconic names to ever grace the signature music festival’s lineup. The Our Story takeover coincides with Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE). The roster includes an insane amount talented headliners — Afrojack, Armin van Buuren, …

The Story of Your Paradise As Told By Festival Founders Ignacio Garcia and Hadi Joweihan

Over the past six years, Your Paradise Fiji has earned a reputation for being one the most intimate destination festivals in the world. Known for giving fans dance music an unrivaled intimate festival experience with their favorite artists on a remote island in Fiji, the festival returns this year with …

BREAKING: Juul Stops Sale of All Flavored Pods

Following mass fear over vaping devices, the Trump administration is expected to approve a policy to remove all flavored e-cigarettes from the market. Ahead the decision, Juul has voluntarily decided to remove all flavored pods – creme, mango, fruit, cucumber – from all retailers, including their online store, effectively immediately. Juul …

Your EDM Premiere: Second Single off Misanthrop's Upcoming 'Analog' LP Revels in the Anticipation of 'Heute Nacht' [Neosignal]

Well, Misanthrop’s announced a new album due out shortly so it’s basically pencils down and pay attention until then. Analog, due out on Neosignal on November 8, continues some the sound experiments Misanthrop was playing with in his 2017 EP Blurred but he’s attacking it from a different angle this time. Not only are …

And Now For Something Completely Different: Thys from Noisia Showcases His Experimental Chops in 'Music from Sleeping Beauty Dreams' [Division]

While we’re all still trying to adapt to this new post-Noisia world, one thing everyone’s been certain about is that it wouldn’t be long before Thys came out with some weird stuff. Enter: Music From Sleeping Beauty Dreams, a new cutting edge “album” sorts, composed to accompany an equally cutting-edge audiovisual dance …

ADE’s Attendance Numbers for 2019 Are Truly Unbelievable

Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) is absolutely massive this year, as 400,000 people are expected to attend the music festival and conference. Furthermore, it’s quite obvious the city’s dance music scene is absolutely thriving in 2019 — and here’s the pro. This news comes as Dutch DJs are expected to generate €150 million in exports …

Dirtybird Campout West Coast 2019: Redefining Renegade Stages & Double Down On The Fun [Event Review]

Dirtybird Campout West returned to Modesto Reservoir Campgrounds in California last weekend from October 4th through October 6th. Founded by Dirtybird Records in 2015 and now in its 6th edition, Head Counselor Claude led his fearless flock over some bumps during the early arrival and marched them through a weekend …

Avicii’s Very Own Greatest Hits Video Game Is Finally Here

Avicii began working with Hello There Games in 2015 to give the world a new way to explore his musical creations. Now, that vision is finally coming to life with Avicii Invector. The Avicii Invector game is described as a fast-paced rhythm experience. Gameplay fuses the superstar DJ’s trademark brand uplifting dance music …

Ultra Achieves World Record for Biggest Festival Brand with Addition of New Location

Ultra Music Festival is now ficially the world’s largest festival brand with the addition its newest destination, Abu Dhabi, and return to India. Before returning to Miami next year, Ultra will circle the Indian Ocean, with stops in Cape Town, Johannesburg, Abu Dhabi, Hyderabad, New Delhi, Melbourne and Sydney. In …

Quintino Discusses His Debut Album, 'Bright Nights' [Interview]

One Holland’s most acclaimed and respected dance artists Quintino delivers his most anticipated piece work yet, ‘Bright Nights’. This is not only his debut but also a representation his creativity, musical evolution and ability to rock dancefloors with a versatile collection sounds. As the album title already suggests, ‘Bright Nights’ …

Caravan Palace Explore New Sounds In Fourth Studio Album, "Chronologic" [Interview]

For me, Caravan Palace and electroswing have always been interchangeable, synonymous. The French musical group set a standard for the genre with their debut, self-titled album in 2008 and doubled down on it in 2012 with Panic. However, seeing the plateau ahead them, the group began to tinker with new sounds …

Lucas & Steve Rework 80's Classic Into Touching New Dance Anthem

With several worldwide hit singles under their belt, Dutch duo Lucas & Steve now return with perhaps its most anticipated single the year. ‘Perfect’ sees the guys revive an all-time classic as inspiration for a powerful piece dance music, featuring the vocal work fellow Dutch singer-songwriter Haris. Things are perfect …

WATCH: New Doc 'INSTA DJ' Explores Social Media's Impact on Dance Music

What kind impact is social media having on DJs and the dance music scene? The documentary INSTA DJ: Social Media and the New Age Dancefloor explores just that in a brand new, 40-minute presentation from Pioneer DJ. The doc fers much insight about the effects social media on artists, music, fandoms, clubs …

Dillon Francis Remixes Saweetie's "My Type" Into Booty Poppin' Magic

Saweetie‘s “My Type” gets the dance music treatment thanks to Dillon Francis‘ brand new, booty poppin’ remix! “My Type” is danceable enough in its original form, but Dillon completely transforms the track from a hard hip hop cut into a moombahton anthem. The producer keeps the OG track intact for about …

Halloween Comes Early With 10th Installment Of Figure's Epic "Monsters" Series [MUST LISTEN]

Plenty artists try to take advantage the Halloween hype with mixes, music, tours, festivals, costumes, and myriad other things. One the most well known in EDM is RL Grime’s annual Halloween mixes, in rotation since 2012. But another t looked over artist who’s been doing the Halloween thing even longer, …

Toolroom Records Drops Massive ADE Compilation, 'Toolroom Amsterdam 2019' [Preview]

It’s that time the year again when Amsterdam turns black and yellow… which can only mean one thing… ADE! Perhaps one the things I look forward to most leading up to this exciting event is Toolroom Record’s annual compilation that accompanies it. They always pack it with an impressive variety …

LondonBridge Drops The Hottest Nursery Rhyme House Song You've Ever Heard [NEW SINGLE]

Nursery rhyme meets jacking house with this new single from LondonBridge — and we’re all about it! “What Goes Up Must Come Down” features the producer’s own vocal and production stylings, projecting a soulful, dance-ready vibe. LondonBridge drops in the hook and an addictive bassline, and it’s all over. Suddenly, we’re caught …

Crimson Child Releases Soul-Lifting "Heaven Rises"

The Vancouver-based producer Crimson Child, known most recently for his projects “Ghost.exe” with HVDES and his solo original “God Rays”, has recently dropped his latest work titled “Heaven Rises”. The track is an incredible journey epic proportions filled with beautiful, piano-led down-tempo valleys and peaks. The perfectly timed pause in …

Your EDM Premiere: Is the 'Mystery Machine' at 'Tardis'? Glitch City's Remix Poses the Question in Heavy, Ravey Style [Metro/Viper]

Much as their original predecessor and in true Viper style, the remixes for Matrix & Futurebound’s Mystery Machine LP have been trickling in, teasing fans with new takes on each the 16 tracks. The second installment three remixes is due out this Friday. It leads with a  cheeky, neuro-inspired version “Got …

Deezer Launches Dedicated ADE Channel Just In Time For Next Week

Deezer, the global music streaming service, has partnered with Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) to bring exclusively curated content from the festival’s ficial lineup, in the run-up to one the most exciting dates in the electronic festival calendar. Deezer’s brand new ADE channel gives fans access to over 70 exclusive crafted …

Take A Selfie with Avicii Once Again – The Legend Gets His Own Tribute At Madame Tussaud’s

Many dance music artists have received wax figures at Madame Tussauds just over the past two years, including Steve Aoki, Calvin Harris, and Martin Garrix. Now, perhaps the most important wax figure the year was just revealed at the New York location: Avicii. Generally, when creating a wax figure, over …

NGHTMRE & Grabbitz Unleash Their Genre-Bending Collaboration, "Bruises" [MUST LISTEN]

Over the past weekend, NGHTMRE & Grabbitz both started teasing their new collaboration, “Bruises.” Having been played out sparsely over the past couple months, the wild single is finally here now, exclusively premiered by Billboard Dance. The single is something new for both artists, with a greater emphasis on pop …

JOYRYDE Surprises Fans with Highly Anticipated New Single [MUST LISTEN]

JOYRYDE just hit us with his latest single, “Selecta 19,” destined to burn up dance floors everywhere! “Selecta 19” cuts right to the chase, setting the cruise control at 132 BPM with unrelenting, powerhouse bass. The master producer expertly builds anticipation and flow before allowing the track to drop into a …

Multiple People Hospitalized In Critical Condition at Festival with Flume, Diplo & More

Four people were hospitalized on Friday night at Listen In festival in Auckland due to drug-related conditions. Three people were initially said to be in critical condition, and the fourth in serious condition. By Saturday morning, however, they had all recovered to a stable condition. A spokesperson said the four people …

ARTY Chats Exclusively About His New Uplifting Progressive Anthem, "Daydreams"

Always one to illustrate the struggles life with a silver lining, electronic music phenomenon ARTY is back with another masterpiece featuring singer-songwriter Cimo Fränkel, ‘Daydreams’. An escape from reality for dance music fans worldwide that erupts into a blaze progressive house, ‘Daydreams’ is like a ray sunlight driving the darkness …

EDX Talks About New Single "Neptune", No Xcuses ADE Party & More In Exclusive Interview

Following a slew -topping productions, a Grammy nomination and countless headline shows at some the biggest festivals and nightclubs the world over; to say that EDX has been on a prolific run form this year would be somewhat an understatement. With all four his 2019 singles (‘Who Cares’, ‘Off The …

RÜFÜS DU SOL Just Dropped Their Burning Man Set It's 100% Pure Desert Magic [MUST LISTEN]

RÜFÜS DU SOL just put out their DJ set from Burning Man — and it’s a vibe! This deep, immersive soundtrack from RÜFÜS perfectly compliments and encapsulates the dusty music haven that is Burning Man. Surprisingly enough, the group celebrated their first burn this year. They threw down at the Opulent Temple …

ADE Makes its Final Additions to Complete the 2019 Program

Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) has grown to become the most influential space for development and cultivation electronic music culture. Besides the extensive conference and festival program, ADE highlights current technological and social trends as well as crossovers with other mediums such as film and photography, making Amsterdam the meeting point …

Silk Music Delivers Masterful Remix Album For Acclaimed Duo, The Midnight

Since the August 2017 release “The Midnight Remixed,” one the most acclaimed releases in Silk Music history, Tim McEwan and Tyler Lyle, better known as The Midnight, have released a #1 Billboard Dance (“Kids”) and toured much North America, Europe, and Australia. It is safe to say that the magical …

REPORT: Mexicans Listen To 8 Hours of More Music Per Week Than The Rest of the World

Mexico leads the way when it comes to music listening. According to a new report from the International Federation the Phonographic Industry (IFPI), Mexicans jam out to the most hours music per week than the rest the world. The music listening average climbed to 18 hours a week in 2019, compared …

Spotify Launches 2 New Playlists Based On Your Most Repeated Tracks [Details]

Spotify is listening. The music streaming service just launched two brand new personalized playlists that focus on what you’re most into. On Repeat and Repeat Rewind sound similar, but there are some major differences between them. On Repeat serves up your latest obsessions, containing the tracks that you’ve played most …

Jauz Goes Tech House On His Latest Wild Banger, "Movin"

Jauz stays consistently releasing some the most innovative productions that electronic music has to fer. This time, it’s “Movin,” a wild tech house rollercoaster fully equipped with an infectious vibe. “Movin” by design is built to get people on the dance floor. As with any Jauz production, it’s not satisfied …

Habstrakt Expertly Remixes NGHTMRE & Slander's "Gud Vibrations" Three Years Later [MUST LISTEN]

We simply can’t get enough “Gud Vibrations” and today Habstrakt is putting his own spin on NGHTMRE and Slander‘s instant classic collaboration. Habstrakt’s distinct style drives the recognizable groove into the bass house realm, as bright melodies contrast the producer’s gritty synth work. Danceable as ever, this “Gud Vibrations” remix is …

Steve Aoki Raised $250K for Brain Research with 1st Annual "The Aoki Games" [DETAILS]

Steve Aoki is always up to something, whether its new music or an exciting business venture. His latest project, however, was centered around giving back to his audience. The global DJ/producer/entrepreneur just hosted his very own 1st annual event, The Aoki Games, to benefit The Aoki Foundation for brain research and …

Creamfields Announces Over $2 Million Investment Ahead of Festival Next Year

Creamfields music festival is gearing up for its 15th edition in 2020 and some major improvements along with it. Organizers just announced a £2 million investment program going directly back into the event. This initiative described as a “new era for Creamfields” seeks a number improvements. Additional security and staffing, increased camping …

Nocturnal Wonderland 2019 Report Card [Event Review]

The 24th edition Nocturnal Wonderland, America’s longest running rave, went down last weekend in San Bernardino, CA. 80,000 headliners descended upon Glen Helen Regional Park to celebrate the festival’s final edition at the venue. Although there were some slight tweaks to the layout the festival this year, Nocturnal has stayed …

The Area 51 Basecamp Party Got Cancelled Cause Nobody Showed Up

A spinf festival near Area 51 was canceled over the weekend after drawing only 500 attendees. Given all the hype surrounding the viral Storm the Gate Facebook event and ficial/unficial Alienstock parties, organizers Area 51 Basecamp expected more like 5,000 attendees. Unfortunately, it didn’t work out like that. Planner Keith Wright pulled the plug on Basecamp …

Dillon Francis Drops Huge New Moombah Tune With TV Noise & Big Freedia [MUST LISTEN]

Dillon Francis and TV Noise make for the ultimate moombah combo with their brand new collaboration “Bawdy” featuring Big Freedia. As with any Dillon Francis production, the track is like opening up a can fun. Dutch duo TV Noise and bounce queen Big Freedia add their own dynamics to the mix, resulting …

Insomniac Founder Pasquale Rotella Talks Future of EDC Vegas & Orlando In Reddit AMA

EDC Las Vegas is gearing up for its 2020 installment — and there’s nobody better to talk on the experience than Insomniac‘s fearless leader Pasquale Rotella. In a recent AMA, the entertainment guru dished on all things EDC Las Vegas. The music festival is always striving for improvement and makes …

GRiZ Helps Raise $18,000 for LGBTQ Organization by Playing Fortnite Live

The numbers are in and GRiZ & DrLupo‘s Fortnite livestream Twitch managed to raise $18,000 for The Trevor Project and brought in 280,000 viewers. The DJ/producer and pro gamer duo literally just played Fortnite along with other gamers to raise money for the cause. Dance music and gaming continues to go hand …

Tomorrowland Winter’s Lineup Is Here & It’s Stacked To The Brim

Yesterday, Tomorrowland Winter revealed the stage hosts for its 2020 installment, including Smash The House and Q-Dance. Now, the lineup for the festival has been revealed. Tomorrowland Winter in 2020 will welcome a host familiar names, including Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Martin Garrix, Armin van Buuren, Afrojack, Steve Aoki, and …

Tomorrowland Winter Reveals Stage Hosts for 2020 Installment

Tomorrowland Winter is gearing up for a another spectacular year! The music festival just announced its 2020 stage hosts including The Book Wisdom at the MainStage and another fan favorite theme, Amicorium. In the post below, Tomorrowland Winter reveals that Q-Dance will host its own takeover, plus the return the Freedom Stage and …

EDX Drops Exquisite Dubai Skyline Remix of Loud Luxury and Bryce Vine's 'I’m Not Alright'

It’s already been a hugely successful year in the studio for EDX but, true to form, it seems there’s no letting up. With all four his original singles in 2019 topping the Beatport within days release, the inexhaustible Swiss producer, DJ and Sirup Music label boss now turns his hand …

Win an exclusive meet & greet with VNSSA at Dirtybird Campout West

Last year, up and coming house DJ VNSSA opened Dirtybird Campout West Coast with a bang, throwing down one the most talked-about sets the festival before taking campers on a 5k floating race on the Modesto Reservoir. Your EDM has partnered with Dirtybird Campout West Coast and VNSSA to announce the return the 5k …

LUUDE Returns With A New Sensual Remix From The Hit HBO Series Euphoria

Australian electronic producer LUUDE is back, coming at you with a brand new a theme from the very popular HBO series, ‘Euphoria’. The remix comes at a time where LUUDE is thankfully on the road to recovery from a life threatening motorbike accident which happened earlier this year. The accident …

Your EDM Premiere: Corrupt (UK) Joins Rx Family with Insanely Hype 'Keep Up' EP

Corrupt (UK) just hit us with a bumping new EP fueled by his signature grimy UK sound, out now The Prescription Records. With this double release, the producer shapes two totally different but complimentary vibes through his unstoppable energy and expression. First up, Keep Up hosts the title track “Keep Up” featuring Dread MC, …