Cops Strip-Searched 122 Underage Girls At Festivals In This One Region Alone Since 2016

The controversial practice strip searching is still happening across the NSW with one the major targets being music festivals. New South Wales police reportedly documented 122 total strip searches on girls under the age 18 over the past three years. Included, an allegedly illegal strip search a 16-year-old at a …

Your EDM Premiere: WENZDAY Rounds Out Thrilling New EP with "Gold Chainz"

WENZDAY just dropped another driving single we’re thrilled to premiere! “Gold Chainz” not only stands out as one WENZDAY’s hardest bass house tracks to date, it rounds out her Demons Dancing EP with conviction. Dark, electrifying synths, pounding alarms and enticing vocals guide “Gold Chainz” straight to a gritty dance floor — and …

Swedish House Mafia Just Erased Their Entire Instagram

Not long after Steve Angello and Sebastian Ingrosso mysteriously wiped their Instagram accounts, their iconic supergroup Swedish House Mafia has followed suit. Meanwhile, fellow member Axwell‘s Instagram account remains active. Swedish House Mafia previously cleared their ficial Instagram account following the group’s 2018 reunion at Ultra Music Festival, just before they announced a …

Shöckface teams up with So Sus for 'Tribe' on Super 7 Records

It’s been a little over a year now since rising Vegas-based producer and DJ Shöckface released his first solo record ‘Extract’ on Jayceeoh‘s imprint record label Super 7 Records. The experimental-whizkid is now back with fellow contemporary Canadian producer So Sus for the alien-tinged ‘Tribe,’ which was released this Halloween. ‘Tribe’ takes …

Sam Smith Teams Up With Disclosure's Guy Lawrence To Cover This 1977 Dance Anthem [MUST LISTEN]

Donna Summer and Giorgio Moroder changed the dance floor forever with their 1977 hit “I Feel Love.” Now, decades later, Sam Smith and Disclosure‘s Guy Lawrence have totally revamped the single. The original “I Feel Love” reached No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topped the charts in several other countries. More importantly, …

Swedish House Mafia Members Erase Their Instagrams

Remember when Swedish House Mafia completely wiped their Instagram account? This was following the group’s 2018 reunion at Ultra Music Festival, just before they announced a wave special shows and festival performances. The silent, almost cryptic message was hinting at something bigger. No one could have anticipated what Swedish House Mafia had planned. …

Tomorrowland Reveals 5 Album Vinyl Box Set of All Its Biggest Songs

Tomorrowland’s 15th anniversary celebrations continue on long after the festival has concluded. Earlier this month, the festival hosted a special ‘Our Story’ live stream, and more recently, revealed a limited edition collaboration on a special bottle rum. Now, the festival is releasing a limited edition 5-LP box set iconic anthems …

[PREMIERE] Code Pandorum Impossibly Takes ATLiens & EDDIE's "Closer" Even Deeper In New Remix

When ATLiens and EDDIE first dropped “Closer” from the Ghost Planet EP earlier this year, it was already one the darkest and deepest songs I’ve heard in a long time. The minimalism and tenor the bass contribute heavily to also giving it one the creepiest sound priles ever. What I never expected …

Your EDM Premiere: Viper's 'Acts of Mad Men' vol.2 Teases Yet another Massive Single With 'Lust'

With the celebration Viper’s 15 year anniversary, the imprint is reintroducing one the things that put it on the map. The first Acts Mad Men, released ten years ago, was a two-CD compilation album featuring heavy hitting tracks by the up-and-comers the time, almost all whom are now household names. Metrik, Camo …

REZZ & MALAA’s Halloween Collab “Criminal” Is Out Now & It’s A Perfect Blend of Styles

There’s lots new music to tune into this Halloween. Between new 1788-L, RL Grime, Martin Garrix, and more, it can be hard to choose. That being said, for Rezz and Malaa fans, the choice is clear. The two just dropped their first collab together, “Criminals.” At first listen, it’s a …

Your EDM Premiere: WENZDAY Drops Halloween Party Starter "Disko Dancing"

One our go-to favorite producers, WENZDAY just hit us with another driving house record worth screaming over! She’s been dropping clues all month long, hinting at new music and a Halloween-themed release. Finally, “Disko Dancing” has arrived and it’s the life the party! Whatever function you’re heading out to tonight, …

Tomorrowland Reveals Its Own Liquor for 15th Anniversary

Tomorrowland is celebrating its 15th anniversary right… Havana Club has unveiled a rare and exclusive, limited edition rum to celebrate this Tomorrowland milestone. The complex, dark rum includes notes  sweet tobacco, vanilla, butter tfee, caramelized tropical fruits, cinnamon and other dark spices. Created by the acclaimed Master Cuban Rum, Asbel …

Insomniac Drops Insanely Stacked Lineup for Countdown NYE 2019

If you’ve been following Insomniac’s socials lately, you’ve probably been warned that there’s an impending alien invasion. It’s all going down on New Year’s Eve at the NOS Events Center in Southern California as Insomniac rings in 2020 with Countdown. Picking up from last year’s alien invasion theme, this year’s …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Audien Releases Final Taste of Debut ‘ESCAPISM’ LP, ‘REACH’ feat. Jamie Hartman

Audien has released the newest single from highly anticipated ESCAPISM , “REACH” feat. 2x BMI award winning songwriter Jamie Hartman, continuing the highly creative, melodically entrancing, year end release spree from the Grammy-nominated producer. The track follows previous single, “Buzzing” feat. NEVVE, which received positive reactions from fellow artists and fans …

Exclusive Premiere: AHEE Releases New Expressive Track "Spellbound" Along With Full EP

LA based producer AHEE is here again to grace us all with a brand new single along with a full 5 track . Released Gravitas Recordings, the title track “Spellbound” is a vibe filled, explosive adventure through sound that will most definitely take it’s listeners on for one hell a …

Vintage Culture & Fancy Inc. Are Taking Us 'In The Dark'

Vintage Culture and Fancy Inc are currently both enjoying critical acclaim and increasing attention for their music and performances. ‘In The Dark‘ seems to be another highlight, seeing these acts team up again, following their collab hit single ‘My Girl’, released on Tiësto’s Musical Freedom label earlier this year (currently …

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 …

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 …