As today, we’re ficially into the second half 2019 and it’s been a wild year already. In terms festivals, we’ve already had Coachella, Ultra, EDC, Bonnaroo, Electric Forest, Governors Ball, and others. In terms releases… well there’s just too many to count. But when it comes to full LPs from …
GoodSex is something we should all aspire to, and when we get it, it should make you “Glow.” Okay, it sort feels like GoodSex, the project Joes Domingo from Chicago, came up with that name specifically for the purpose creating sentences like that one. But at the same time, you …
First it was Bill Nye at EDC, now it’s the legendary Sir David Attenborough at Glastonbury. And while Bill Nye’s appearance was much-hyped and announced ahead time, Attenborough went the surprise route for one the world’s biggest multi-genre festivals. The world renowned natural historian spoke out in support Glastonbury going plastic free …
Rothbury, Michigan – One year after Kevin Graves disappearing from Electric Forest in Rothbury, Michigan, his sister and her daughter have been passing out flyers and asking festivalgoers about her brother on the road leading up to the festival grounds. “Hi, my brother went missing from her last year,” she …
The next Illenium album, Ascend, comes out August 16! With at least four singles already released, the album is shaping up nicely and should be one our favorites come the end the year. Now in the lead up to the album’s release, Illenium is playing plenty shows and festivals and keeping the …
With Tomorrowland only three weeks away, construction on this year’s main stage, the Book Of Wisdom, is ficially under way. The festival will celebrate its 15th anniversary this year by bringing back the fan-favorite stage that was first unveiled in 2012. The complete artist lineup was unveiled just over two …
Every single year, myself and a couple friends pack up our things and make the drive down to George, WA for USC Events‘ Paradiso festival. When the festival comes to an end, we pack up once again and head home, talking about our plans for coming back to the Gorge next year. …
Music festival season is upon us and it’s important to be mindful the imprint we leave behind on these grounds. Electric Forest, Glastonbury, Tinderbox, Lollapalooza and so many more are still on the horizon this season and we should leave no trace. Whether it’s a city fest or a campground …
Music festivals should be a place where you can let go and enjoy yourself among friends and lots great music. However, some people go to events with the intention getting too fucked up, whether on alcohol or other substances, and this doesn’t always lead to the best results. One many …
SPADA has cemented himself as being one the most well known artists hailing from Italy. Throughout his career he has shared the club stage and festivals with Robin Schulz, Nora En Pure, Bakermat, and also signed ficial remixes for ZHU, Roger Sanchez, Above & Beyond, and many more. Now, he is back …
is about to be blessed again. Excision and Dion Timmer are set to drop their joint Breaking Through tomorrow – June 21st. And, to give us a little teaser, they dropped “Time Stood Still” and it is everything you could want and more. This new track is the perfect combination melodic …
If you’re like us, then you live your life show to show and festival to festival. Our schedules demand a work hard, play hard kind lifestyle. But, there’s always that overlying fear in question — “How old is too old to party?” Thankfully, the answer is never. A new study …
Porter Robinson‘s Second Sky, which took place this past weekend, is truly the next level music festivals. Curated by artists, specifically with their fans in mind, this new way planning leaves opportunity for endless imagination and discovery — and very special musical moments. Second Sky was full those moments. Porter …
The future music is young, and 21-year-old Italian producer Wasback is making a strong case for that adage. The young producer teams up with Suyano and vocalist Daimy Lotus for the new song “Colours,” out tomorrow Hardwell’s Revealed Recordings. Having grown up in the midst many so-called “golden ages” in …
Skrillex & Porter Robinson Go B2B After Successful Second Sky Fest Millions and millions people visit music festivals every year and see carefully crafted, curated sets, lights, stages, and experiences. But there’s literally so much that goes on behind the scenes that you’d never know about… at least, not if …
Most outdoor festivals and events have a proviso stating “rain or shine,” assuring ticket buyers that the event will go on for as long as it can. But what about endangered species? A new challenge faced by Mamby on the Beach in Chicago threatens the event’s venue. A pair endangered …
With just a little over a month until Tomorrowland 2019 begins, the festival has just dropped its complete artist lineup. With 16 stages, two weekends, and hundreds and hundreds artists booked to play, the Belgian festival in Boom easily retains its spot as one the top music festivals in the …
This weekend, thousands fans were disappointed to find out that had a last minute cancelation from Ultra Korea. The cancelation was mysterious in nature, and the guys nor representatives have shed any light on the development. While many us are scratching our heads wondering what could have caused this hiccup, …
It’s a constant battle between the social media platforms — especially Facebook and company-owned Instagram vs. Snapchat. Now, the latter is presenting a new feature, straight out Facebook’s playbook. According to insider Jane Manchun Wong, Snapchat Events may soon be integrated with the app. The new feature is likely to …
Last month, Tinder launched Festival Mode on its app in partnership with various festivals like EDC Las Vegas, HARD Summer, Hangout Fest, Firefly, and more. In theory, it sounds like a great way to meet people going to the same events as you as they’ll likely have a very similar taste …
Diplo is an expert when it comes to throwing block parties and soon he’ll do it for a cause. For one his upcoming bashes, dubbed as The Menagerie, the worldwide DJ/producer is giving back to the EDM community in a really big way. In partnership with The Midway in San Francisco, …
In a a very short space time, singer/Dj/Producer, Paige Lopynski and DJ/producer, Daniel Litman have gone from high school friends in Fairfax, Virginia, to rocking festivals around the world as the dynamic duo BONNIE X CLYDE. Establishing a recognisable and signature sound which features hard hitting percussion, melodic bass and …
Two electronic music’s top in-demand artists have been enlisted to remix German rock group Rammstein. Both Felix Jaehn and R3hab, who both have made huge strides in 2019, have added their own individual takes on the latest single “Ausländer” from the band’s untitled seventh studio album. Although both remixes have different …
2019 is a big year for Diplo. He’s released an album with Labrinth and Sia under LSD, he’s producing a new Mad Decent festival in Philly, he’s working with Mark Ronson on Silk City, he’s played both Coachella and Stagecoach, and he might be putting out the final album as …
Being responsible with drugs at a music festival is not some new directive. For years now, in some cases decades, organizations like DanceSafe and Bunk Police, as well as other private festivals and individuals, have made drug education and safety a top priority. Beyond testing your drugs to know what …
The Primavera Sound festival in Barcelona, Spain is being held this weekend, with artists like Solange, FKA twigs, Yaeji and more performing. The festival is one the most revered in the world, and thus far has only branched out to Portugal for additional events. But next year, Primavera will make …
30-Hour Rave Coming To Star Wars Film Site This Year With electronic music taking over the world and traveling to more and more exotic locations than ever before (Mt Everest, the pyramids Giza, Great Wall Of China, etc.), there are fewer and fewer exciting places to host events. However, not …
EDC Las Vegas is known for being one the largest festivals in the world. The 2019 edition just recently came to an end and everyone is still raving about it. Earlier this week, Insomniac announced next year’s dates for the spectacular music festival, May 15, 16, and 17. Their 2020 …
DanceSafe continuously strives to make the EDM community a safer place and the organization’s latest effort is a big win for everyone. Under Colorado state law, testing kits used to identify controlled substances are no longer considered drug paraphernalia, partly thanks fo DanceSafe and other campaigners. A package bills were …
Art cars at festivals are underrated and I feel like more people should check them out. Art cars – at EDC Las Vegas at least – give you the chance to get up close and personal with the DJ playing and really feel the music. EDC Las Vegas also proved that …
It’s pretty late in 2019 for an artist to be releasing their first track the year, but when the wait is worth it, you don’t care about dates. Buku is starting 2019 f right in his own way with “To Ya Brain,” a wild and frenetic exercise in Buku’s own …
Minutes after the Miami City Council motioned to put Ultra Miami back on the next city commission meeting agenda, as well as directing city manager Emilio Gonzalez to renew talks with Ultra, Homestead-Miami Speedway called a special call meeting to authorize longer hours. The venue called the meeting in Homestead in …
Electric Daisy Carnival 2019 moved up a month to this weekend, May 17th-19th and so far so good for one the worlds most iconic dance festivals. With beautiful weather minus a late night wind hiccup on Day 2, EDC Las Vegas continued to dominate even with the slight anxiousness the …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 – …
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 …
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 …
LiveXLive and Tencent are partnering up in a big way. LiveXLive Media just announced a distribution agreement with Tencent Corp’s video division. As it concerns the EDM world, the agreement gives Tencent Video exclusive rights to distribute Insomniac’s EDC Las Vegas throughout China. The music festival’s live stream is produced by LiveXLive. Tencent is …
Midnight Tyrannosaurus is finally here with his debut on NGHTMRE and SLANDER’s label, Gud Vibrations. Midnight T is known for his heavy bass and he shows us just how much he’s got in “Mutation”. Having collaborated with well-known DJs such as and always putting on the craziest sets at festivals, this …
In 2018, returned to the live stage for the first time in several years. The trio, consisting Axwell, Sebastian Ingrosso, and took a hiatus from producing as a group and performing live due to both tensions and burnout. At Ultra 2018, the group once again took to the stage together …
Tinder app registrations during EDC Las Vegas increased more than 20% and app activity increased by more than 60%. Tinder app registrations during Bonnaroo increased up to 10x and app activity increased by more than 300x. Wouldn’t it be easier to just have a festival option on Tinder? Well, now there …
On the heels two successful weekends at Coachella, Zedd has announced a new fall world tour. The Orbit Tour will hit 13 locations in the US and another five in Europe, with support from Jax Jones and NOTD. According to a press release announcing the tour, it will feature “brand new …
Earlier this month, Your EDM reported on the word a trusted source that Holy Ship! would not be returning in 2020. Our source’s information was compounded by a tweet from Gary Richards’ new venture Friendship, saying, “FriendShip is the only Ship #2020.” As it turns out, our source was correct… but …
With a new date and new venue, change is in the air for the fondly called “mini burning man” festival known as Lightning in a Bottle. The independent music and art festival presented by The Do LaB is returning next week with a new date and a new location. The 5-day …
There is a good reason as to why Austin City Limits is consistently ranked as one the countries top music festivals. Every single year the festival improves. The grounds are expanded, the layout is modified, and course, the lineup consistently grows to include more top tier acts than anyone thought …
After over a year planning, and weeks negative rumors, the 50th-anniversary celebration Woodstock, set to take place this August in Watkins Glen, New York has been canceled. The festival confirmed that it would not be taking place in an ficial statement released to Billboard which reads, “It’s a dream for …
is ready to make a comeback. It’s been quite a long wait for new music but the time has finally come. Swedish House Mafia has a few times over the years at Ultra and other festivals and venues, but we’ve yet to get new music. But, that time has come …
About a month ago, Diplo told Variety that he was trying to dip his toe in the country world, following the announcement that he’d be headlining Stagecoach’s first ficial after-hours party. Well, that day is here, as Diplo debuts a new project he calls Thomas Wesley (his real name, minus “Pentz”) with …
Anyone who has dived deep into the history dubstep knows the name Hatcha. According to the man himself, he pretty much came up with the name some 20+ years ago. Now, other juggernauts like Excision, Zomboy, Skrillex, and Rusko carry the dubstep torch and have turned the genre into a …
Coachella is one the only music festivals where fashion is almost just as important as the performances — and Eric Prydz chose an interesting attire for Coachella weekend 2. He hit the Yuma tent as Cirez D, rocking a shirt with bold lettering “FUCK (Y)OU,” with the “Y” representing his Pryda logo. …
One the most exciting storylines to break last year was the creation a 50th-anniversary festival to honor Woodstock. Soon details began to drip out. The festival would be hosted at Watkins Glen, NY. It would feature many prominent artists across many genres and generations music. It would be a three-day …
Many festivals around the world all have their signature landmarks. Mysteryland has the enormous teddy bear. Electric Forest has its art installations scattered throughout the woods. Tomorrowland has some level an enormous anthropomorphic stage. Coachella has its iconic Ferris wheel. While many people look at the signature Ferris Wheel and …
Yesterday, a video someone giving a blow job in broad daylight while riding the Ferris wheel at Coachella went absolutely viral. In the process, it came out that it was apparently many people’s goal to perform some kind sex act while riding the Ferris wheel. (Word caution to those going weekend 2: …
If you’re turned f by Salvatore Ganacci’s on-stage antics, you’re probably a curmudgeon. The Bosnian-born Swedish DJ stole the hearts many at last year’s Tomorrowland with his wild and crazy acrobatics and personality, but he also has the production chops to back it up. Out now on Skrillex’s OWSLA is Ganacci’s …
When you reach the level headliner, you start getting paid the big bucks. Festivals like EDC and Ultra reach the hundreds thousands for headlining acts, but nothing approaches the level Coachella. The Goldenvoice festival regularly brings in the biggest names in music for two weekends every year, and brings a …
The key to catching great secret sets at music festivals is to always be on the lookout on artist’s social media. Those subtle or not-so-subtle hints are your clues for when and where to catch these sets. Diplo did just that this past weekend at Coachella to announce a surprise …
Zedd is taking over the Coachella live stream right now and you’re invited! Coming f a huge 2018 with a massive No. 1 hit, “The Middle” — it’s a good time to be Zedd. When the producer isn’t collaborating with today’s hottest pop acts, he’s most likely throwing down at …
has been releasing and touring like crazy recently. Putting out track after track and then continuing to throw down at some big festivals and shows. Sadly for some us we are not able to attend every show in which this great artist is playing at. Luckily though we can now …
Galantis have only a handful remixes to their name, but the ones they do have are all absolute anthems: Selena Gomez’ “Fetish,” Sam Smith’s “Too Good At Goodbyes,” Ed Sheeran’s “Shape Of You,” etc. Now, the Swedish duo takes on Norway with a flip Kygo’s “Think About You” feat. Valerie …
Running a successful music festival is probably one the hardest jobs there is. Between coordinating all the moving pieces from talent buying to staff to security to ticketing and more, there are so many things that could go wrong that for everything to go right is incredible. For seven years, …
Music festival season is upon us and it’s all about making memories that will last a lifetime. Those moments that are forever ingrained in your mind, with the bright, shining stages, your favorite act playing, and best friends by your side. Of course, it doesn’t hurt to capture these moments …
It’s been over a year since Datsik was accused multiple instances sexual misconduct and abuse. The public backlash forced him to cancel his tour and he was swiftly dropped by his management, label and booking agency. His career virtually vanished when the claims were brought to light. Still, his diehard …
It’s the end an era as Red Bull Music Academy and Red Bull Radio have plans to shut down. The brands will reportedly “phase out the existing structure” by October 2019. This comes as Yadarstar and Red Bull have mutually agreed to dissolve partnership, along with their collaborative projects. Since 1998, …
Let’s not mince words: people at music festivals take drugs. Not everyone who takes drugs can handle themselves when they’re on drugs. One those people happens to be a friend Drew Carey. In a new episode the comedy series This Is Not Happening on YouTube, Drew Carey describes the experience …
Yesterday, made the heartbreaking announcement that he will be canceling the rest his Visceral tour. The artist has received throughout the tour but has kept going for his love the . But, after events at Ultra and other festivals, Getter ficially announced that he will be canceling the rest the …
Ultra Music Festival just ended hours ago, but as always, Ultra has left us with a little taste the action for next year. While it has been tangentially confirmed that Ultra will be staying in Virginia Key for 2020, we now also have the dates for 2020 as well. Ultra …
After a wild ride a first edition at its new location, Ultra Music Festival can ficially call Virginia Key its home for the next year. The festival, which only had four months to plan for its new location, went f widely without a hitch. There were issues with transportation to …
Americans drink enough bottled water each week to circle the globe twice around. Due to this fact, motivated politicians in San Francisco have banded together to ban water bottles in the major metropolitan cities. Now it appears that music festivals are taking notice this new measure. Music festivals across the …
As Americans begin to prepare for the 2020 ballot featuring a face-f between President Donald Trump and a number other presidential candidates, one the candidates has promised to roll out a new bill to ban cell phone use during live performances. The Democratic-led state Senate passed legislation Thursday inspired by …
After a wild show in New Orleans for Buku Music Festival, has just made fans all over the world melt with excitement. Just minutes ago, he took to Twitter to announce the release date the first Dog Blood single in many, many years. The side project, consisting him and Boys …
As last year’s installment Ultra Miami approached, an imminent Swedish House Mafia reunion was all we had on our minds. Back then, we could have never imagined the extent the group’s full-fledged comeback. One year later, it’s amazing to reminisce on the memorable set, but even more exciting knowing what’s …
Virtual music festivals are becoming more and more common as the months pass, thanks to the wild popularity Marshmello’s concert within Fortnite earlier this year. Other sorts virtual festivals, whether in Minecraft or plug.dj rooms, certainly came first — but drawing a crowd over 10 million is undeniable. With the …
Deep in the jungle, along the mountain-crested beaches Uvita, Costa Rica is a goldmine a festival. For it’s ninth consecutive year, Envision Fest unfolds in a majestic space for expression, interaction, and healing for international electronic music lovers. From the well-rounded production and intricate stage designs to the diversely stacked …
People will travel to the ends the Earth to rave, whether the function is at a picturesque castle or down in an underground nuclear bunker. Even in Chernobyl, the party doesn’t stop. Next up, the Château de Versailles will host its first-ever dance music function with widely established label Ed Banger Records. French electro …
One Canada’s greatest festivals, digital or in any other case, returns in 2019 with a recent new look and a lineup that may knock your socks f. Headlining Veld Music Festival 2019 are: Cardi B, Kygo, Skrillex, and Tiësto. Headed to Downsview Park in Toronto, Veld as soon as once …
Nicky Romero takes on a brand new sound together with his latest monitor “Deep Dark Jungle“. This darkish, psy-trance monitor was produced alongside Teamworx and is a brand new sound for Romero. The monitor brings heavy basslines, huge home beats, and funky melodies. This monitor is unquestionably one thing we …
Hitting the streets with some model new fireplace, bass lord Noy groups up with so-hot-right-now DJ/producer and fellow legend the Brisbane scene Jordan Burns to deliver us a correct weapon they name ‘Hold Up’, out on Be Rich. Keeping it on a four to the ground tip, the peerlessly executed …
There are few festivals that may dwell as much as the fixed hype music followers in every single place than that Lollapalooza. Year after yr it actually by no means disappoints and constantly places collectively a lineup that absolutely goes past everybody’s expectations. The sheer measurement and magnitude this nice …
This previous weekend, Odesza hosted their very first vacation spot pageant in Mexico. Sundara Festival was an enormous success and featured performances by the likes Golden Features, RL Grime B2B , and so many extra. While the weekend made much less headlines than ‘s “Deja Voom” occasion, which was held …
Tomorrowland determined to take issues to new heights and placed on the primary ever Tomorrowland Winter this 12 months on the French ski resort, Alpe d’Huez. The competition unficially began on Saturday with company arriving early to benefit from the slopes. And yesterday, round 250 attendees needed to evacuate. …
One the oldest traditions in DJ tradition, mixtapes have given listeners a constant window into the musical thought course of numerous the planet’s prime digital artists. Super8 & Tab are persevering with this custom with their new compilation , “Past, Present & Future”. As you may decide up from the …
With March kicking f yesterday, it signifies that heat climate, festivals, and all the things good is coming VERY quickly. With that, I obtained you a brand new bop for you that will get the nice and cozy climate vibe going instances 100. Croatian future home duo WICKD has joined the Strange …
In December, the Wakaan label introduced that they are going to be throwing in October. Since then, there was a lot hypothesis concerning the location the fest and now, we’ve got our solutions. Today, Liquid Stranger introduced that the very first Wakaan Music Festival might be held at Mulberry Mountain in Arkansas. …
“BANG” wins for essentially the most fascinating collaboration in 2019 thus far. NGHTMRE, Shaq (AKA DJ Diesel) and Lil Jon have delivered a observe that mixes rap vocals, hip-hop rhythms and dubstep beats. With the mix Lil Jon’s hype, and NGHTMRE and Shaq’s dubstep, we will see this being an absolute banger …
Over the previous few years, the Electronic Dance Music business has seen a drop within the quantity Australian festivals. For instance, the as soon as yearly Sterosonic Festival held within the Australian summer time months November and December got here to an surprising halt in 2016. Perth’s Festival X which …
Just four months after dropping his -topping album “Neon Future III”, is again with a MASSIVE 10 monitor remix pack for the album. Featuring remixes from some the most important names within the business together with Matoma, , Alan Walker, Yves V, Will Sparks & even Aoki himself, this bundle …
Let’s face it, no person likes buying issues at festivals. The extra you’ll be able to usher in your self the higher. Well, this yr Amazon is ready to carry their signature Amazon lockers to Coachella to make your life just a bit bit simpler when you’re having fun with …
Over the previous few days, have been confirming a quantity 2019 exhibits and festivals worldwide they usually present no indicators slowing down. Besides, their confirmed performances at Ultra Korea and Ultra Europe 2019 (Split, Croatia) the infamous Swedish trio are additionally despatched to carry out at this 12 months’s Lollapalooza …
Tomorrowland Winter is just a month away. The first version the competition is slated to happen shortly, and building is ficially underway. The competition whose lineup contains acts corresponding to , Afrojack, , DJ Snake, and will probably be hosted in France. This shouldn’t be the primary worldwide version the …
July will mark one yr since RL Grimes’ second NOVA. Now, seven months later, RL Grime is releasing new music in collaboration with Graves. The monitor “Arcus” is about to debut subsequent Wednesday, February sixth. Since NOVA, RL Grime has been rocking the competition circuit. But, we’ve not heard a lot new …
I’ll always remember the second I spotted that Fyre Festival was really a fraud. It actually was a horrible second. I bear in mind getting the primary e mail about Fyre Festival, from one the highest PR companies on this planet, 42 West. This firm dealt with purchasers comparable to …
Panorama Music Festival, AEG’s East Coast endeavor, which has shared many headliners with the corporate’s higher identified West Coast counterpart, Coachella, is not going to be returning in 2019. The pageant made the announcement by way of Billboard right this moment. The pageant defined the explanation to not maintain a …
The state Texas and music festivals don’t have an amicable previous. Outside ACL, it appears that evidently each music competition in Texas is destined to die. Let’s run by means of a fast record which festivals have fallen f within the nice state Texas. Day For Night Free Houston Middlelands …
Birthdayy Partyy have a good time their, properly, Birthday, with a their debut launch “Unwrapped” that includes Rico Act. The twin brothers have had fairly the yr with debuting reside at EDC Las Vegas, in addition to quite a few different festivals and exhibits on prime ficial remixes for and …
In 1969, the world music modified endlessly. In the summer season love, Woodstock was held in Bethel Woods. Hundreds 1000’s individuals from all throughout the nation got here to witness musical legends resembling Jimi Hendrix and Janice Joplin carry out. Now, 50 years later, one the founders Woodstock is working …
Bass House famous person Jaycen A’mour has teamed up with one other budding expertise Jenil on “Preach”, a bass fueled banger able to set the festivals ablaze. Released on reveleadrecordings.com, it has already been supported by the boss Hardwell and I am certain will probably be making its manner into …
One the northeasts premier music festivals is making a comeback this yr celebrating it is tenth anniversary. Curating a lineup that features some the most important names in music, it’ll absolutely be one thing you’d need to hit up within the 2019 pageant season. The lineup is made up some …