Louis The Child’s New Remix for Skrillex & Boys Noize Has Fans Extremely Divided

Skrillex teamed up with Boys Noize and Ty Dolla $ign to drop “Midnight Hour” earlier this year, a bouncy club track with lots flavor and personality. Taking more influence from “Would You Ever” than Show Tracks, it found itself more at home in a ster set than one attuned to headbanging. …

Josh Cassidy Flips RL Grime's Edit Of TNGHT's "Acrylics" For A Wild Live Set Banger [Free Download]

I can generally break down EDM tracks into two categories: those that sound better in live settings, and those that I’d generally only listen to at home. Of course there’s some overlap between the two, as well. But for the purpose being a music critic, the former category doesn’t typically …

Freaky Deaky Festival Promoter Arrested for Disorderly Conduct In Final Two Hours of Festival

A lot goes into making a music festival successful, including the cooperation and a good relationship with local law enforcement. This past weekend at Freaky Deaky outside Houston, TX, promoter Disco Donnie worked with Chambers County Sheriff Brian Hawthorne to allete issues with sound level and traffic on Saturday night. Important …

Nina Kraviz Responds To Heated Allegations of Cultural Appropriation for Cornrows & Her Song

Nina Kraviz found herself in hot water after sharing a photo herself sporting her hair in cornrows. Despite showing f a new look before a then-upcoming show, Kraviz was met with accusations being a racist and committing cultural appropriation for wearing cornrows. She has since responded to the backlash in a …

Avicii’s Most Iconic Song Ever “Levels” Is 8-Years-Old Today

Avicii‘s most widely recognized single just turned 8 years old — so it’s time to wish “Levels” a happy birthday! No EDM single in history projects nostalgia quite the way “Levels” does. From the opening pads through the distinct, feel-good melody, down to the iconic sample from Etta James‘ 1962 single, …

VIDEO: Deadmau5 & Dillon Francis Jump On Stage Together for Dance-Off To “Dancing Queen”

It always pays to start f your Monday morning on the right foot, and thankfully, Dillon Francis and Deadmau5 have us covered. This past weekend at Escape: Pyscho Circus in Southern California, during Dillon’s main stage set, Deadmau5 hopped on stage to surprise him while he was playing ABBA’s “Dancing …

REZZ Brings Out Malaa For Huge New Collab, Out On Halloween [VIDEO]

Rezz and Malaa have unmasked their new collaboration — and last night, it went f at Freaky Deaky at Houston Raceway in Baytown, Texas. Previously, Rezz debuted the massive forthcoming collab during her annual “Rezz Rocks” performance at Red Rocks. If the brooding styles both producers weren’t a dead giveaway, the …

Griztronics Just Reached Peak Dubstep With This Epic Edit From Bassnectar

“Griztronics” has already lived its life five times over for any dubstep track, enjoying intensely viral success not just within our own community, but even on social media platforms like TikTok. Now, however, it has finally reached its peak since Bassnectar got his hands on it and made this absolutely …

Galantis Just Dropped The Biggest Collab Of Their Career With This Country Music Legend [LISTEN HERE]

After announcing their collaboration with Dolly Parton and Mr Probz, “Faith,” last week, Galantis have finally released their new single and it’s available to listen now! Of course, Dolly Parton is the real headline here. The legendary singer with hits like “Jolene” and “9 to 5” makes her EDM debut …

Armin van Buren’s New Album Is Finally Here & It’s 28 Stellar Songs Long

Armin van Buuren‘s seventh studio album has arrived, Balance. Sprawling two discs and 28 tracks long, Armin provides nonstop energy in a variety forms. Diversity is key — from st, ballad-like productions to pop-driven dance music, Balance has it all. Boasting massive festival tracks like “Blah Blah Blah” and “Stickup,” the …

Ekali Joins Forces with Kiiara for Addicting New Single from His Debut Album

The countdown to the debut album from Ekali continues to reach its final conclusion with the release another new single, “Back To You” featuring Kiiara. This follows previous singles “Runaway” with Reo Cragun and “Be Fine” with Wafia. “Back To You” is another shimmering single from the Canadian artist, supported by …

Armin van Buuren Releases His 7th Studio Album, "Balance"

Today, less than a week after scoring his eighteenth consecutive Top 5 spot in this year’s poll (now #4), finally unleashed his new artist , ‘Balance’. To celebrate the release his seventh artist album, the DJ and producer teamed up with three well-known street artists and unveiled three ‘Balance’-themed murals …

Gryffin & Aloe Blacc Perform Heart-Rending Cover of Avicii’s “Wake Me Up”

Gryffin and Aloe Blacc cover “Wake Me Up,” originally performed by Avicii, to utter perfection for Sirius XM. The magic is captured below, as Gryffin takes to acoustic guitar with an electric assist, and Aloe performs his famous lyrics with execution. “Wake Me Up” comes alive once again with this …

Your EDM Premiere: Function Records Celebrates Its 50th Release With Seba, Jr. Vallo and More

For those D&B fans who aren’t aware Digital and his seriously impressive canon work that goes back as far as 1993, now’s the time to get acquainted. In addition to having multiple classic releases on labels like Metalheadz, Renegade Hardware, V Recordings and Techinque, his own imprint Function Records has …

Artists Declare Victory After 40+ Events Ban Facial Recognition Technology

Since September, there has been a large coalition artists and fans who have rallied against the use facial recognition at festivals and music events. Yesterday, activists declared victory as 40+ major events state they have no plans to use the technology. The movement was spearheaded by Rage Against The Machine guitarist Tom …

Hundreds of Musicians Sign On To Boycott Amazon Over Their Support of ICE

Amazon, through its subsidiary Amazon Web Services (AWS), provides server space and infrastructure to thousands upon thousands organizations and corporations across the world. It’s an open platform, meaning anyone can use it, and Amazon can’t necessarily dictate who can and who can’t. One its users is Palantir, a data analytics company which …

Major Lazer Drop A Major, Unexpected Collab for this Video Game Soundtrack

Major Lazer x Khalid release new track “Trigger” today, the latest fering from the upcoming DEATH STRANDING: Timefall soundtrack, featuring original music inspired by the upcoming PS4 game. Earlier this month it was announced that RCA Records has partnered with Sony Interactive Entertainment (“SIE”) to release the soundtrack on November 7th, pre order is available now. …

Insomniac Donates Big To Vegas-Area Schools

This week, Rich Thomas, Insomniac’s Vice President Culture and Content, visited Chaparral High School to celebrate the $70,000 donation to Communities In Schools Southern Nevada, fundraised during the 2019 EDC Las Vegas Charity Initiative. Thomas shared an inspiring speech to the CIS Academy Class, touching on his career and personal …

Win A Pair Of Tickets To HARD Day Of The Dead + Merch Pack From Brownies & Lemonade

HARD Day the Dead returns to LA State Historic Park next weekend, Saturday, November 2. Headliners include the Skrillex and Boys Noize duo project Dog Blood, Zhu’s Blacklizt, TOKiMONSTA, Elohim, 1788-L, and more. Enter below for your chance to win a pair tickets to the festival, plus a merch pack …

DJs Have Turned This Massive Nationwide Protest Into A Rave In The Streets [VIDEO]

This might be the most beautiful headline we’ve ever read — Lebanon is protesting by dropping beats and dancing in the streets. Hundreds thousands citizens have taken over Martyr’s Square in support  anti-government protests. However, they’ve turned their protests into a straight up dance party, as seen in the videos …

Mersiv Finally Responds After Starting EDM Twitter Battle Over Evil/Satanic Branding

Toward the end the weekend, a seemingly innocuous tweet — at least by its owner’s standards — sent much the bass music world, and those working in branding, into an absolute tizzy. Of course, I’m talking about Mersiv’s tweet about satanism. The tweet garnered responses from plenty contemporaries, like SVDDEN …

Skrillex’s “Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites” EP Came Out 9 Years Ago Today ?

Another year around the sun, and Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites from Skrillex still remains one dance music’s most cherished releases. We celebrate it again, as we did last year, but this year is a bit different — at least for Skrillex. SMANS was really the first album that truly signaled a …

Skrillex’s “Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites” EP Came Out 9 Years Ago Today ?

Another year around the sun, and Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites from Skrillex still remains one dance music’s most cherished releases. We celebrate it again, as we did last year, but this year is a bit different — at least for Skrillex. SMANS was really the first album that truly signaled a …

Skrillex’s “Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites” EP Came Out 9 Years Ago Today ?

Another year around the sun, and Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites from Skrillex still remains one dance music’s most cherished releases. We celebrate it again, as we did last year, but this year is a bit different — at least for Skrillex. SMANS was really the first album that truly signaled a …

Skrillex’s “Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites” EP Came Out 9 Years Ago Today ?

Another year around the sun, and Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites from Skrillex still remains one dance music’s most cherished releases. We celebrate it again, as we did last year, but this year is a bit different — at least for Skrillex. SMANS was really the first album that truly signaled a …

REPORT: Electric Forest Extending To 6 Days For 10-Year Anniversary & More

Electric Forest may be extended for next year and moving forward. Rothbury’s Village Council met yesterday to discuss the future the music festival, coming up on its 10th anniversary. The special meeting’s purpose was to “review and act on the application for a mass gathering permit by Electric Forest, LLC.” …

Skrillex’s “Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites” EP Came Out 9 Years Ago Today ?

Another year around the sun, and Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites from Skrillex still remains one dance music’s most cherished releases. We celebrate it again, as we did last year, but this year is a bit different — at least for Skrillex. SMANS was really the first album that truly signaled a …

Marshmello Breaks 40 Million YouTube Subscribers Making Him #3 of All Musicians

Marshmello just passed 40 million YouTube subscribers, making him the third most-subscribed-to musician on YouTube, only behind Ed Sheeran (42.5M) and Justin Bieber (47M). He beat out Eminem (39.4M) to take the spot. While his music was absolutely the catalyst for the major growth his channel, it was the myriad other …

Skrillex’s “Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites” EP Came Out 9 Years Ago Today ?

Another year around the sun, and Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites from Skrillex still remains one dance music’s most cherished releases. We celebrate it again, as we did last year, but this year is a bit different — at least for Skrillex. SMANS was really the first album that truly signaled a …

Skrillex’s “Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites” EP Came Out 9 Years Ago Today ?

Another year around the sun, and Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites from Skrillex still remains one dance music’s most cherished releases. We celebrate it again, as we did last year, but this year is a bit different — at least for Skrillex. SMANS was really the first album that truly signaled a …

Skrillex’s “Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites” EP Came Out 9 Years Ago Today ?

Another year around the sun, and Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites from Skrillex still remains one dance music’s most cherished releases. We celebrate it again, as we did last year, but this year is a bit different — at least for Skrillex. SMANS was really the first album that truly signaled a …

Skrillex’s “Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites” EP Came Out 9 Years Ago Today ?

Another year around the sun, and Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites from Skrillex still remains one dance music’s most cherished releases. We celebrate it again, as we did last year, but this year is a bit different — at least for Skrillex. SMANS was really the first album that truly signaled a …

Skrillex’s “Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites” EP Came Out 9 Years Ago Today ?

Another year around the sun, and Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites from Skrillex still remains one dance music’s most cherished releases. We celebrate it again, as we did last year, but this year is a bit different — at least for Skrillex. SMANS was really the first album that truly signaled a …

Skrillex’s “Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites” EP Came Out 9 Years Ago Today ?

Another year around the sun, and Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites from Skrillex still remains one dance music’s most cherished releases. We celebrate it again, as we did last year, but this year is a bit different — at least for Skrillex. SMANS was really the first album that truly signaled a …

Skrillex’s “Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites” EP Came Out 9 Years Ago Today ?

Another year around the sun, and Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites from Skrillex still remains one dance music’s most cherished releases. We celebrate it again, as we did last year, but this year is a bit different — at least for Skrillex. SMANS was really the first album that truly signaled a …

Skrillex’s “Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites” EP Came Out 9 Years Ago Today ?

Another year around the sun, and Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites from Skrillex still remains one dance music’s most cherished releases. We celebrate it again, as we did last year, but this year is a bit different — at least for Skrillex. SMANS was really the first album that truly signaled a …

Skrillex’s “Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites” EP Came Out 9 Years Ago Today ?

Another year around the sun, and Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites from Skrillex still remains one dance music’s most cherished releases. We celebrate it again, as we did last year, but this year is a bit different — at least for Skrillex. SMANS was really the first album that truly signaled a …

Skrillex’s “Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites” EP Came Out 9 Years Ago Today ?

Another year around the sun, and Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites from Skrillex still remains one dance music’s most cherished releases. We celebrate it again, as we did last year, but this year is a bit different — at least for Skrillex. SMANS was really the first album that truly signaled a …

Skrillex’s “Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites” EP Came Out 9 Years Ago Today ?

Another year around the sun, and Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites from Skrillex still remains one dance music’s most cherished releases. We celebrate it again, as we did last year, but this year is a bit different — at least for Skrillex. SMANS was really the first album that truly signaled a …

Skrillex’s “Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites” EP Came Out 9 Years Ago Today ?

Another year around the sun, and Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites from Skrillex still remains one dance music’s most cherished releases. We celebrate it again, as we did last year, but this year is a bit different — at least for Skrillex. SMANS was really the first album that truly signaled a …

Skrillex’s “Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites” EP Came Out 9 Years Ago Today ?

Another year around the sun, and Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites from Skrillex still remains one dance music’s most cherished releases. We celebrate it again, as we did last year, but this year is a bit different — at least for Skrillex. SMANS was really the first album that truly signaled a …

Skrillex’s “Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites” EP Came Out 9 Years Ago Today ?

Another year around the sun, and Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites from Skrillex still remains one dance music’s most cherished releases. We celebrate it again, as we did last year, but this year is a bit different — at least for Skrillex. SMANS was really the first album that truly signaled a …

Skrillex’s “Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites” EP Came Out 9 Years Ago Today ?

Another year around the sun, and Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites from Skrillex still remains one dance music’s most cherished releases. We celebrate it again, as we did last year, but this year is a bit different — at least for Skrillex. SMANS was really the first album that truly signaled a …

Skrillex’s “Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites” EP Came Out 9 Years Ago Today ?

Another year around the sun, and Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites from Skrillex still remains one dance music’s most cherished releases. We celebrate it again, as we did last year, but this year is a bit different — at least for Skrillex. SMANS was really the first album that truly signaled a …

Skrillex’s “Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites” EP Came Out 9 Years Ago Today ?

Another year around the sun, and Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites from Skrillex still remains one dance music’s most cherished releases. We celebrate it again, as we did last year, but this year is a bit different — at least for Skrillex. SMANS was really the first album that truly signaled a …

Skrillex’s “Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites” EP Came Out 9 Years Ago Today ?

Another year around the sun, and Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites from Skrillex still remains one dance music’s most cherished releases. We celebrate it again, as we did last year, but this year is a bit different — at least for Skrillex. SMANS was really the first album that truly signaled a …

Skrillex’s “Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites” EP Came Out 9 Years Ago Today ?

Another year around the sun, and Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites from Skrillex still remains one dance music’s most cherished releases. We celebrate it again, as we did last year, but this year is a bit different — at least for Skrillex. SMANS was really the first album that truly signaled a …

Skrillex’s “Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites” EP Came Out 9 Years Ago Today ?

Another year around the sun, and Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites from Skrillex still remains one dance music’s most cherished releases. We celebrate it again, as we did last year, but this year is a bit different — at least for Skrillex. SMANS was really the first album that truly signaled a …

Martin Garrix Smashes 10 Billion Stream Mark In Just Three Years with Sony

Tiësto just recently received a massive plaque from Universal Music Group for his achievement 4.5 billion streams, but Martin Garrix just handily eclipsed that with his own plaque and major streaming record. While the plaque is considerably smaller, Garrix was awarded it for 10 billion streams, and that’s in just the …

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 …