Music Artists Hit Hardest in Recent Facebook Algorithm Changes

Facebook Algorithm Changes Drastically Diminish Artist Page Engagement Back in January this year, Facebook algorithm changes completely revamped the way we interacted with our news feed. The desired effect? Place the emphasis back on interaction with family and friends instead being pushed and redirected to pages. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg …

Kode9 & Burial have mixed the final FabricLive compilation

Kode9 & Burial have mixed the final FabricLive compilation, marking the end of an era of albums that started 17 years ago.  No strangers to collaborating, the icons of bass-fuelled beats, respectively head of the rightly-lauded Hyperdub label and its first signee— Britain’s elusive master of spooky post-garage— were confirmed …

This YouTuber Just Completed A Really Weird Challenge for Deadmau5 [VIDEO]

Earlier this month, deadmau5 tweeted about the Wonder Bible, the infamous As seen on TV audio bible. Deadmau5 said he couldn’t wait until someone circuit bent the audio bible (circuit bending changes a hardware’s circuits to create new sounds and instruments). Then, fans YouTuber LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER tagged the circuit …

David Guetta & Black Coffee Reveal The Most Unexpected Collab of 2018

It’s rare to see commercial EDM and the underground cross paths much. When something like happens, you appreciate the moment. But as underground sounds become bigger, the line between EDM and house, techno and tech house has blurred. The line blurs so much that two subgenre titans have unexpectedly teamed …

REPORT: New Wave of Plastic Surgery Caused By "Snapchat Dysmorphia"

There’s a new wave plastic surgery in which people alter their faces to look like touched up or filtered photos — an alarming psychological phenomenon otherwise known as “Snapchat dysmorphia.” Digitally manipulated apps including Snapchat ten times blur imperfections, plump lips, add thickened eyelashes, and even change proportions and face structures. It’s …

Your EDM Premiere: WHITE LIGHT – Memories ft. Chèlise

One the perks my job is being introduced to new artists who have serious talent but haven’t had the fortune being truly “discovered” yet. One such artist just sent to me was Calgary’s Brandon Linkewich, known to the dance music community as White Light, who has paired up with vocalist Chèlise …

Downlink – Threat

Downlink – Threat It’s always a good day when we finally get some new music from a producer who has been laying low for awhile. That’s definitely the case here with bass titan Downlink finally treating fans to a new release after half a year waiting. Luckily his latest track, ‘Threat‘, …

ARTY's Avicii Tribute Track Sounds Oddly Similar to this Chris Brown Track

Today, one dedicated follower  ARTY pointed out that the Russian producer’s tribute song to Avicii called ‘Tim‘ sounds almost identical to Chris Brown‘s ‘Beautiful People‘ featuring the legendary Benny Benassi. In the music industry, it’s not a rare occurrence that two very different artists release similar sounding tracks. Some other occurrences are Taylor Swift‘s …

BREAKING: Swedish House Mafia Are Officially Back In The Studio

According to Swedish daily newspaper Dagens Nyheter, Steve Angello announced that Swedish House Mafia are in fact back in the studio. After a five year hiatus, the trio made a surprise comeback at Ultra Miami in March this year. Steve Angello confirmed to another Swedish newspaper, Sydsvenskan, that SHM had been …

Every Song On Travis Scott's New Album Is Charting On The Hot 100 In The First Week

Travis Scott‘s new album Astroworld is completely taking over. Not only has he sold enough copies to beat out Drake‘s for the top spot on the Billboard chart, all 17 songs on the record have landed simultaneously on the . With this, Scott’s modern day masterpiece has achieved the year’s …

Every Song On Travis Scott's New Album Is Charting On The Hot 100 In The First Week

Travis Scott‘s new album Astroworld is completely taking over. Not only has he sold enough copies to beat out Drake‘s for the top spot on the Billboard chart, all 17 songs on the record have landed simultaneously on the . With this, Scott’s modern day masterpiece has achieved the year’s …

REPORT: Demi Lovato's Overdose Caused By… You Guessed It, Fentanyl

TMZ, who was the first to report that Demi Lovato had been , has just released a new report that claims the singer/songwriter took Oxycodone laced with fentanyl which led to the paramedics being called. According to “sources with direct knowledge” who spoke to TMZ, Lovato called her dealer the …

REPORT: Demi Lovato's Overdose Caused By… You Guessed It, Fentanyl

TMZ, who was the first to report that Demi Lovato had been , has just released a new report that claims the singer/songwriter took Oxycodone laced with fentanyl which led to the paramedics being called. According to “sources with direct knowledge” who spoke to TMZ, Lovato called her dealer the …

REVIEW: Excision's Fourth Album "Apex" Is Easily His Best Yet

Though people may not realize this, Excision was one the earliest dubstep producers putting out studio albums, releasing his debut album X Rated back in 2012. In the years since, Excision has become a powerful force in dubstep and bass music overall, commanding an army headbangers and bringing up a number younger …

Exclusive Premiere: Cassette Tapes Releases New Soulful Single "Forgiveness"

San Francisco based duo Cassette Tapes are here with a new track that is sure to make you smile. Entitled “Forgiveness”, the song is a smooth, flowing piece that will inevitably capture both your mind and your heart. The single comes from the two artists that make up the group, …

Dave Edwards x Fly By Midnight team up on "Swimming With Sharks"

Coming hot out NYC, “Swimming With Sharks” is the latest from NYC-based producers Dave Edwards & Fly By Midnight. Closing out the end summer, “Swimming With Sharks” is a festival go-getting, with uplifting instrumentals and emotional vocals. Being defined by Retro Pop the pair, have had solid support across the …

Excision Drops His Massive Album Early [LISTEN HERE]

The bass heads the EDM community are fed today. Last night, Excision dropped his new album Apex early. The bass legend didn’t hold back with his hard-hitting tracks and mind-blowing bass. The album starts f with Excision’s signature deep bass, dinosaur sounds. The song has a quick build up into hard-hitting, …

Bassnectar Enrages Some Fans with Anti-Christianity and Anti-Republican Rant

It’s no secret that Bassnectar is against religion and most politics in general, but it’s less ten that we get a multi-day diatribe from him on the subjects. Beginning with a tweet this past Saturday captioned “jesus hates republicans,” Bassnectar began to expound his views on religion and politics, generally …

EDM's Foremost Photographer Rukes Opens Up GoFundMe For His Parents

We at Your EDM have depended on photos from Rukes for much our coverage, from individual DJ close ups to shots festival main stages to some the most spectacular meetings DJs ever to have happened. Personally, I have over 1,000 Rukes images saved on my computer. Now, it’s ours and …

Calvin Harris Announces Release Date For Monster Single "Promises" Featuring Sam Smith

It has already been a huge year for Calvin Harris in his return to electronic music. He dropped International Chart topper “One Kiss” featuring Dua Lipa and announces a return to Ibiza for a residency at Pacha (obviously among many other accomplishments). With one single in the bag that will …

Exclusive Premiere: Oscar Del Amor Releases Uplifting Single "Stay With You"

LA based producer Oscar Del Amor is back at it with a brand new single featuring singer/songwriter Cooper Phillip. Entitled “Stay With You”, the track is a flowing ride groove and sound. The song portrays an interesting blend pop and electronic vibes. Incorporating a well executed combination between the genres, …

Calvin Harris Joins Forces with Sam Smith On Forthcoming New Collab

Sam Smith has become a legend in the dance music world for his early work with Disclosure, but the English singer-songwriter has built quite a resume for himself in the time since “Latch.” Now, he’s re-entering the dance music world by way Scottish DJ/producer Calvin Harris on their new song “Promises,” …

300 Injured At Music Festival After Platform Collapses Into The Ocean

The importance proper festival staging construction can never be understated, as proved by O Marisquiño, a music festival held in Vigo, Spain on Sunday. A platform in front a stage with rapper Rels B performing collapsed on Sunday under the weight attendees, causing several hundred people to become injured. Thankfully, there were …

REPORT: 2017 Barcelona Terrorists Looked Into Concerts, Festivals Ahead of Attacks

It’s been learned that the terrorists responsible for the 2017 in Barcelona also looked into venues and music events as possible targets leading up. Nearly a year ago, on Aug. 17, 2017, a group terrorists killed a total 15 people and wounded 130 in the attack on La Rambla, a tourist hotspot in Barcelona. …

Major International DJ Caught On Camera Sh*tting In Festival Staff's Coffee Pot

As a DJ, it’s ten important to express self-control when you basically have all the alcohol at your disposal. Between your own rider, maybe your friends’ riders, drink tickets, and open bars, it’s very easy to become overly intoxicated during sets. For legendary techno/tech house DJ Jackmaster, he learned his …

RL Grime Brings Home His First Billboard No. 1 With 'Nova'

Henry Alfred Steinway, better known by his most-recent stage name, RL Grime, has been undeniably killing the game, especially with his sophomore album NOVA at the end July 2018. Although the talented musician has expressed his struggles with anxiety and depression in the past a Facebook post, nothing has stopped the American …

Shiba San – Don't Talk EP

Shiba San – Don’t Talk EP House music icon and infamous producer the 2004 track-heard-around-the-world “Okay”, Shiba San, has made his return to Dirtybird Records with his new EP, Don’t Talk.  The two-track release features the self-titled “Don’t Talk” and “Moskito”, two bass-bumping tech house tracks with the notorious Shiba touch. “Don’t Talk” brings …

Porter Robinson's "Worlds" Turns Four Today

It is surprising to believe that one the best albums ever released in the electronic music scene has turned four years old today. DJ-producer, Porter Robinson, created one the best melodic and feelzy albums that has been adored over the years. “Worlds” was Porter Robinson’s first album that was inspired …

Post Malone Breaks Album Charting Record Previously Held By Michael Jackson

If there’s any indication that the musical landscape is changing, it’s that Post Malone’s debut album Stoney just broke a record previously set by Michael Jackson’s Thriller on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. Stoney just spend its 77th week in the top 10 on the chart, beating Thriller‘s 76 weeks set in 1983-84. …

Skrillex Stars On Production For Seriously Unexpected New Collaboration [MUST LISTEN]

Skrillex continues to be one the most prolific artists the past couple years with another production surfacing, this time from Venezuelan artist Danny Ocean called “Epa Wei.” His productions have become immediately noticeable thanks to a few characteristics, mostly notably his vocal chops and percussion engineering. “Epa Wei” is a …

Festival Attendee Sues Event After Headliner Travis Scott Shows Up Late

Travis Scott was scheduled to perform at Osheaga Festival in Montreal, Quebec, Canada last week, Friday, August 3, but due to border delays, showed up more than an hour late for his set. Scott was scheduled to play at 9:45 p.m. and play until 10:55 p.m. at the festival, but did not take …

Porter Robinson's Masterpiece "Worlds" Came Out Four Long Years Ago Today

Another year, another anniversary for one the most influential dance music albums the current generation. Today, Porter Robinson’s Worlds turns four years old, and it’s just as good as when it first came out. However, a lot has changed between the third and fourth anniversaries the album. For one, Porter has …

Alfa Future's 2018 Main Stage Is Easily One Of The Best In The World [PHOTOS]

Russia’s Alfa Future People Festival has a history creating some the most visually stunning main stage designs on the festival circuit, and this year’s event was no different. Rather than go for the vast, sprawling stages EDC with a centerpiece, or the variety configurations you can make with LED panels …

Slander & Crankdat Team Up To Release Metal Infused Single "Kneel Before Me" Featuring Asking Alexandra

Dj-producers SLANDER and Crankdat have come together to release one exciting single that metal fans are sure to adore. “Kneel Before Me” is a metal-infused track that contains some dubstep elements that are sure to have anyone headbanging. “Kneel Before Me” features UK rock band, Asking Alexandria, who is popularly …

Mixcder E7 Headphones Review: Great Bang For Your Buck

In our everlasting quest finding the perfect pair headphones, we ran across a pair headphones that promised Active Noise Cancelling, Bluetooth, 20-hour battery life, & mic abilities all for under $75, I had to give them a try.  Mixcder E7 Headphones  Right out the box,  I was amazed by the …

Bro Safari Announces New Album, Drops First Single

It’s been a while since Bro Safari & UFO!’s album Animal… 6 years to be exact. But now, the two are teaming up again on another collaborative album that proves to be even more wild and wonky than the last. And if there’s any question that, you need only listen to …

Kayzo & Gammer Join Forces for High Energy Banger "Forever"

Kayzo and Gammer have collaboration a number times before, and they’ve managed to add another stellar collaboration to a growing list their new release “FOREVER,” out today on Ultra Music. “FOREVER” take a more cinematic route to get to the drop, bringing in vastly atmospheric synths and vocals for a …

Apple Music Now Delivers "Friends Mixes" of All The Music Your Friends Are Listening To

Apple is working on a cool new way to connect friends and promote music discovery all at once. With the new “Friends Mix” playlist, Apple Music subscribers will be treated to selects pulled directly from what their friends are listening to. The feature feels like a response to Spotify’s “Discover …

Aphex Twin Unleashes New Single & Trippy Music Video [SEIZURE WARNING]

A week , a has lead to this: a new Aphex Twin single with a music video. Oh, and his next EP has a release date. Aphex Twin’s new EP, titled Collapse, releases on Warp Records next month on September 14. The EP will feature four tracks, including the new …

Seven Lions & Blastoyz ft. Fiora – After Dark

Seven Lions & Blastoyz ft. Fiora – After Dark Seven Lions has released a new single f his label Ophelia Records with collaborators Blastoyz and Fiora. ‘After Dark’ is a thrilling psy-trance journey into the hellish depths the underworld. The sinister track features pulsating synths and somber elements brought together by Fiora’s chilling …

Angered Osheaga Festival Attendee Sues Travis Scott For Arriving Late

Travis Scott arrived over an hour late; Osheaga Festival Attendee wants her money back Disappointed doesn’t even begin to cover how Osheaga Festival attendee Megan Le Stum felt when Travis Scott showed up late for his performance. Le Stum bought a three day ticket to the festival, her main influence for going …

Spotify Hits Right Back At Apple Music With Exclusive New Partnership [Details]

The music streaming wars are on. Apple Music may be inching closer to passing Spotify globally, but Spotify is making moves to keep its top spot. Its biggest move yet? Spotify has formed a partnership with Samsung. Spotify has become the ficial music streaming service for all Samsung devices, including …

BREAKING: The Weeknd Announces He Has More New Music Coming With Gesaffelstein

It’s been silence from The Weeknd since he released  earlier this year which enlisted help from an all-star cast including: Skrillex, Gesaffelstein (for his first tracks since 2015), Nicolas Jaar, Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo ( Daft Punk), Frank Dukes, and Mike WiLL Made-It. Of particular interest to this story are the two collaboration …

Bassnectar Drops Rusko Remix & Features On New Collab With Tom Morello, Big Boi, & Killer Mike

It’s a big day for Bassnectar with two huge releases on his plate: a new remix Rusko’s “High” and a feature on Tom Morello’s new track “Rabbit’s Revenge” with Big Boi and Killer Mike. First up, Rusko’s sweet and bassy track “High” from his gets Nectar-fied properly for a brand …

Zhu's New Song With Majid Jordan Is Pretty Much Pure Sex Appeal [MUST LISTEN]

After debuting at Lightning in a Bottle earlier this year, Zhu’s collaboration with Majid Jordan, “Coming Home,” is finally out for everyone to hear. Put simply, this song… is sex. Not unlike many Zhu’s other songs, “Coming Home” puts out super sultry vibes that drive right to the core what …

Kandy Joins The Midtempo Craze With New Track "Stagnant"

Every producer and their mother is trying out this new midtempo craze, but not everyone finds success in it. Thankfully, Kandy is able to retain his own unique style while still building upon the foundations that midtempo has laid. Kandy blends his own style ragga bass with midtempo to create …

This New Beer Replaces Alcohol with Cannabis & We Need This At Every Event [Details]

Heineken’s Lagunitas brand is the newest company to dive into the cannabis industry. Their latest brew “Hi-Fi Hops” contains absolutely no alcohol, but is rather made with THC, the main psychoactive component in marijuana. The company is branding the new beverage as “hoppy sparkling water” and is made to taste …

Bro Safari & UFO! – N.U.M.B.

Bro Safari & UFO! – N.U.M.B. This fresh release composed by Bro Safari and UFO! producers has resulted in a song that sounds unlike anything heard before. Imagine walking through a forest where all the inhabitants have the single goal instilling a spook within those who walk through. Although this …

Illenium Signs with Major Music Label After Surpassing 1 Billion Streams

Illenium has been putting in work lately. With no signs stopping, the young phenom recently released an emotional track called, “Take You Down” which did great. However, one detail seemed quite different. It revealed that the single did not come under Illenium‘s Seeking Blue label. Instead, it saw its release …

Seattle Nightclub Under Investigation Following In-House Drug Ring Bust

Foundation, one the nightclubs in Seattle known for its hosting various dance music artists and DJs, is finding itself in the middle a huge investigation after a undercover narcotics investigation led by The Seattle Police Department, working with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) special agents, led to twelve arrests. Law enforcement …

CMC$ & GRX team up with Icona Pop for rousing new anthem ‘X’s’

STMPD RCRDS mainstay CMC$ teams up with GRX (a Martin Garrix alias) and platinum-selling Swedish stars Icona Pop for an anthemic new track this month in the form X’s. Icona Pop’s megahit with Charli XCX I Love It has 610 Million worldwide streams and have continued to make magical music, …

Nick Talos – Straight To The Heart

Out today with a release through Universal Music Germany, Berlin based musician and producer Nick Talos drops his brand new single “Straight To The Heart.” Featuring the vocal talents singer and songwriter Dave Spekter, “Straight To The Heart” effortlessly showcases Talos’ craft when it comes to making music – probably …

Dash Berlin Frontman Jeff Sutorius Wiped From Social Media

Dispute Over the “Dash Berlin” Name Wages On In the battle for the “Dash Berlin” name, Eelke Kalberg and Sebastiaan Molijn have made another play against frontman Jeff Sutorius. Today the Twitter and Facebook accounts for the group Dash Berlin were scrubbed Jeff altogether. Kalberg and Molijn are slowly removing all association …

Police Shutdown Major EDM Club In Seattle, Seize 1,000 Grams of MDMA, Date-Rape Drugs, More

Foundation Nightclub in Seattle has played host to a number legendary acts as they’ve come through Seattle, with upcoming performances scheduled for the likes Pegboard Nerds, Cosmic Gate, Valentino Khan, and Claude VonStroke. However, the club and its employees now face jailtime thanks to an undercover operation between the Seattle …

REPORT: Three New iPhone X Versions Are Coming & They're All Very Different

The next iteration the iPhone series is due to be revealed next month in September, but as usual, tech guru and master vlogger MKBHD has us covered with some early reviews beta models the new phone. Following the rumors the past year, there will very likely be three new models: …

Verizon Unlimited Customers To Receive 6 Months of Free Apple Music

Apple Music is neck-and-neck with Spotify to stand as the world’s biggest music streaming service. However, a new fer from Verizon for its Unlimited customers may just take Apple Music to the top. Verizon Unlimited is fering customers six free months Apple Music; the fer comes as part Verizon’s new …

Getter Announces New Album Release Date & The (Surprising) Label It's Releasing On

It’s been 6 months since Getter last put out music, his entitled Dahlia I. He’s only released one other track this year, the album single “,” but fans can expect much more next month when he drops his album Visceral on September 28. Getter’s musical transformation from trenchlord to melodic genius to …

ILLENIUM Passes 1 Billion Streams & Signs To Exclusive Major Label Deal

While going back and listening again to ILLENIUM’s latest single, “Take You Down” (as we enjoy doing), we noticed that the song wasn’t released under his usual Seeking Blue label, but rather with Astralwerks/Capitol Records. After reaching out to ILLENIUM’s management, we were told that the artist has parted ways …

FIRST LISTEN: Dillon Francis Teases The Entirety Of His Upcoming New Album

The wait for Dillon Francis’s next album, WUT WUT, is nearly over. With a full title and release date, September 28, now revealed to the public, along with a number already-heard singles, fans are now able to get a full idea for the vibe the album. Dillon Francis posted a …

"Dancing On My Own" Singer And Dance Music Icon Robyn Returns After 8 Years

Robyn‘s still got it! The singer might have fallen radio silent on us for years, but she’s back and amazing as ever! Just over a week ago, Robyn dropped “Missing U,” her first song in eight years, which she says is a message to her fans. Days later, she graced …

Dua Lipa Teases Forthcoming Collab with Diplo's New Supergroup

Though Dua Lipa experienced within the dance music realm last month after her appearance at Tomorrowland, she isn’t letting that stop her from working with two very talented produced in Mark Ronson and Diplo. In an interview with Rolling Stone, the singer revealed she has a collaboration in the works with …

One Of The World's Top Labels Just Sold $504 Million In Spotify Shares

As much as indie labels and artists are becoming power players in their own right these past few years, major labels like Universal and Sony are still running the game. However, Warner Music Group is playing fast and loose with their strategy after liquidating all shares in Spotify this year, …

Look At A Bunch Of DJs' Cute Cats For International Cat Day

It’s International Cat Day! The year is filled with new and exciting holidays to celebrate even the most mundane things, but cats will always have a special place in our hearts, as well as in the hearts DJs! For ICD – that’s what we’re calling International Cat Day – we …

Fatum – Petra

Fatum – Petra The American trance group Fatum is no stranger to Armind. Regularly releasing tracks on Armin van Buuren‘s exclusive Armada sister label, these impressive producers never cease to amaze. With a Grammy nomination and multiple #1 tracks on the Beatport Trance charts, Fatum brings us a brand new track. …

Ellie Goulding Just Got Engaged & Here's The Lucky Man [PHOTOS]

Congrats to Ellie Goulding and her future husband! The “Love Me Like You Do” singer, one EDM’s favorite, has announced her engagement to Caspar Jopling. Their relationship was first brought to the public’s attention after a karaoke session last April, but the two have apparently been together for 18 months. While most …