Trance Mastermind Andrew Rayel Talks inHarmony, Collabs & More [Interview]

Hailed by as “the future trance music,” Andrew Rayel (real name: Andrei Rata) is a classically trained electronic dance music DJ and producer from Moldova ten referred to as the “modern-day Mozart.” As a DJ, Rayel exudes an unbridled enthusiasm for the music he plays and his onstage performances are …

Illenium and The Chainsmokers Release Long-Awaited Single "Takeaway"

Today, talented music producer, Illenium, and popular DJ duo group, , have ficially released their long-awaited single “Takeaway.” Since the first time they introduced the single at this past Ultra Music Festival, fans have been patiently waiting for it to be released. After a long time waiting, it is finally …

Excision Drops Star-Studded Remix Album for Apex with BTSM, SLANDER + More

The day is finally here… Apex: The Remixes from Excision has arrived. Fourteen different remixes from fifteen artists, all incredibly heavy and ready to mortally wound anyone who dares stand too close to the speakers. (Seriously, if you’re a rail rider, get hearing protection, please.) Among the remixers are G-REX, SLANDER & …

Steve Angello Reveals The True Reason for Yet Another Swedish House Mafia Festival Cancellation

After Swedish House Mafia’s scheduled performance at Ultra Europe in Croatia on July 14, they were scheduled to head to Weekend Festival in Finland five days later. Unfortunately, as we know now, that performance was eventually cancelled, citing “production issues that can’t be fixed short notice.” With such a vague …

Exclusive: Monster Energy Announces Elephante As Headliner for Fall 2019 Up & Up College Festival Series

Monster Energy is bringing their Up & Up College Festival Series back for another year, and this year’s headliner has just been revealed: Elephante! The Up & Up College Festival series first kicked f in 2016 as a competition that pits colleges against each other in a 48-hour guerrilla campaign …

Giuseppe Ottaviani Releases Hands Down The Best Trance Album Of The Year With 'Evolver'

‘The producer’s producer’, as he’s ten referred, are really just words until you’ve empirically witnessed how trance mastermind Giuseppe Ottani does that thing he does. The divide that separates what the audience hears and how it came to be however has been one Giuseppe Ottani’s been chipping away at for …

Spotify Launches Hub for Disney & Marvel's Epic Movie Soundtracks

Spotify is making some big moves — some Disney moves. The music streaming service just announced a new partnership with the media/entertainment company. Together, they’re launching Disney Hub to bring listeners exclusive playlists based on the fan-favorite movies from Disney, Pixar, Marvel and more! The little kids inside us are screaming, …

3-Year-Old Girl In Critical Condition After Eating Ecstasy Left On Ibiza Playground

For some reason, a common myth persists that people will try to give your children ecstasy disguised as candy for Halloween. Unless the person is a complete sociopath with no regard for others, this myth has been mostly debunked. However, that doesn’t mean that parents should remain constantly vigilant. A …

WATCH: The Chainsmokers, Shaq & More Live from Tomorrowland 2019

WATCH THE 2019 TOMORROWLAND STREAM Tomorrowland 2019 is ficially underway and live from Boom, Belgium for weekend one and we couldn’t be more excited. Today’s live stream event will feature EDM heavyweights The Chainsmokers, Steve Aoki, DJ Diesel (aka Shaq), Tiesto, Don Diablo and many more. On this year, the festival’s 15th anniversary, Tomorrowland’s …

Blasterjaxx Release Debut Album 'Perspective'

World famed DJ/producer duo Blasterjaxx have finally unleashed their long anticipated debut ‘Perspective’. Preceded by several highly acclaimed singles (including hit tunes like ‘Children Of Today’, ‘Never Be Lonely’ and ‘Super Friends’) the full, 23 tracks counting album is available now – released on the duo’s own Maxximize Records, under …

88Rising Announces Full Lineup for Head In The Clouds 2019 Festival

Continuing it’s meteoric rise as a globally respected movement championing Asian culture and artistry, 88Rising is proud to reveal the full, diversified lineup for the second annual Head in the Clouds Festival taking place on August 17th. Sticking with their ethos, 88Rising’s HITC aims to give the representation for Asian …

Tomorrowland’s Much Hyped Festival Closer for Weekend 1 Has Attendees Enraged

The Sunday headlining spots for Tomorrowland have remained open since the full lineup first dropped some time ago, but now the festival has subtly added names to the W1 slot and fans are not having it. While the possibility Swedish House Mafia loomed overhead, Tomorrowland has added 3 Are Legend (Dimitri …

Zeds Dead Drop Heavy New Blunts & Blondes Remix for One of Their Best Songs

Blunts & Blondes just dropped an equally heavy and uplifting new remix for Zeds Dead and Delta Heavy‘s amazing collaboration “Lift You Up.” Brace yourselves for this one, because the dreamy drum and bass production put in place by Zeds Dead and Delta Heavy gets blasted into a dub-driven atmosphere. Playing …

REPORT: First MDMA Trial Successful In Combatting Alcoholism

MDMA in conjunction with psychotherapy appears to be successful in treating alcoholism, according to a new clinical study. The first–its-kind trial was conducted over eight weeks and saw four patients from different walks life: “a 54-year-old mother–three, a 34-year-old man with two children, a retired man who had been drinking for …

Steve Angello Lights Up A Hater On Instagram For Criticizing SHM’s Lack of New Music

Swedish House Mafia’s Steve Angello is speaking out after an aspiring producer called the group “moneytakers” on social media. Specifically, the commenter said, “Release some music yo moneytakers.” That was enough to set Angello f. The producer responded explaining the core difference between himself and the hater. Instead releasing music …

Swedish House Mafia Reveal A$AP Rocky Collaboration In Wake Of Rapper's Arrest

Swedish House Mafia Reveal A$AP Rocky Collaboration In Wake Of Rapper’s Arrest Ten days ago, A$AP Rocky was arrested in Sweden following a physical altercation on the streets in Stockholm. By all video evidence, he was acting in self-defense, and yet he’s now reportedly being held in solitary confinement, in inhumane …

Conrank Answers The Question "What's A FKNG Conrank" On Extraordinary Debut Album [Interview]

I’ve spent the better part an hour trying to figure out how to start this album review, bouncing back and forth between eloquent similes and haphazard comparisons, only to arrive at one conclusion: Conrank just dropped one my favorite albums the year, What’s A FKNG Conrank. At the end the day, …

Jillian Shea Continues Her Pop/Future Bass Mashup With Another Impeccable Single, 'Talk Too Loud'

“You know when you say what’s on your mind and get judged? Same.” Is the only description “Talk Too Loud,” the new single on Jillian Shea’s Soundcloud and it’s really all that’s needed. The song’s title and lyrics are clear, and based on them it’s also clear that Shea didn’t …

Zeds Dead Are Dropping A Massive Album Full Of Collabs; Here's Who Could Be On It

Zeds Dead has been dropping collab after collab this year… ever take a minute to stop and think about that? Turns out, they’re dropping a compilation album full collaborations with Deadbeats artists and it’s coming soon. All this was uncovered by @Electric_Hawk on Twitter, though Zeds Dead themselves have been …

Bassnectar Changing Location Of His Deja Voom Festival After Outrage About Captive Dolphins

Brace yourselves, bass heads — Bassnectar is gearing up for another edition Deja Voom. Come tomorrow, he’ll hit us with new dates and a new location for 2020. Like any other first year festival, Deja Voom experienced some ups and downs, but this time around Bassnectar promises a “truly immersive …

Calvin Harris Dethroned As Highest Paid DJ for First Time Since 2013

The Chainsmokers, Marshmello, & Calvin Harris Land On Forbes Highest-Paid Entertainers 2019 Today, Forbes revealed its 2019 list for 100 Highest-Paid Entertainers in the world. The list includes athletes, musicians, actors, “personalities,” authors, comedians, and even one magician. The two top spots are taken by Taylor Swift and Kylie Jenner, …

BREAKING: Diplo's Mad Decent Festival With Major Lazer & Billie Eilish Abruptly Cancelled

The Super Mega Ultra Giant Mad Decent Block Party Festival has ficially announced that it is now cancelled. The event, scheduled just ten days from now, July 20-21, was set to feature a who’s who headliners, including Major Lazer, Billie Eilish, G-Eazy, Miguel, and more. This special Mad Decent Block Party, …

“There were no festivals before raves, not in America“ -Pasquale Rotella

To thoroughly understand festival culture, one must tap into the fascinating mind  Pasquale Rotella. As the CEO and founder Insomniac Events, he experienced firsthand the ups and downs and ultimate demise the underground rave scene (as it once was), which paved the way for massive music festivals including EDC Las …

Stafford Brothers Enlist Lil Yachty and Lexy Panterra for Radio Friendly Summer Jam "Live Forever"

Summer is in full swing, and have we got the perfect song for you. Electro-pop veterans Stafford Brothers have just released the radio-friendly, club-ready single “Live Forever” enlisting the help singer/actress/twerker Lexy Panterra and hip-hop heavyweight Lil Yachty. Already released to much fanfare, “Live Forever” was the #10 most added …

Moon Boots Announces 2nd Album 'Bimini Road' With The Soulful New Jam 'Tied Up'

After a foray into exotic psychedelia with his ‘Keramas / Harpanet ,’ producer / DJ / keyboardist Moon Boots returns to his jazzy house foundations with ‘Tied Up’, an ode to the bonds love and/or bondage (depending on your perspective). Boots and his friend, Brooklyn nightlife fixture Steven Klavier, channel …

Your EDM Guest Mix: DJ Rap Lays It Down 'Propa' in an Exclusive Mix Featuring Her New Single 'Dark Places'

DJ Rap announced last week a premiere on Bassrush that she would be releasing a string new singles on her Propa Talent label through the end the year. The premiere “Dark Places” hit the Beatport charts right away with its combination heavy bass, tough breaks (which literally said the word …

SoundCloud Throws Hella Shade At Spotify Over Shutting Down Their Distribution for Artists

Just recently, Spotify announced the platform will not move forward with its direct upload beta system for artists. Fear not — because SoundCloud is here to save the day! SoundCloud’s accusation Repost Network means artists will have the power to distribute their own releases. With this, SoundCloud will be able …