Coronavirus Fears Cause Shortages, Essentials In Stock on Amazon

I have decided to create this post as a social awareness for others that are in the same boat right now, even though this post is not “EDM-Related.” With worries the coronavirus (COVID-19) sweeping the nation, many household essentials like hand sanitizer, toilet paper, soap, and more are selling out quickly …

Essence Of Trance: 25 Years of RAM Is A Trance Fans Dream Compilation

It’s no exaggeration to say that Dutch DJ, producer, promoter and label runner RAM has lived a lifetime trance. 25 years (and a month!) since his first DJ booking, he’s been empirical at every major twist and turn the genre’s progression. Having recently delivered a virtuoso performance at his sold-out 25 Years-marking …

Insomniac Takes It to Another Dimension for Latest Edition of Countdown NYE [Event Review]

So, I’m pretty sure I got abducted by aliens… I wasn’t actually taken on board a spaceship, but Insomniac certainly made it feel that way for me and 67,000 other Earthlings this past New Year’s Eve at Countdown in San Bernardino. For the second straight year, aliens invaded rave land …

Spinnin’ Records Wins BIG In Appeals Court Against Martin Garrix

Today, the Higher Court in Leeuwarden ruled on appeal that Martin Garrix had no legal right to break his agreements prematurely with Spinnin’ Records and MusicAllStars Management. Martin Garrix announced his split from the companies in August 2015 and it wasn’t too long until it was revealed that he was lobbying a lawsuit against both …

New Artist Profile: Indigenous Canadian Rapper Hope Makes a Case for the 'Red Man'

Hip hop newcomer Hope’s bio names his First Nation British Columbian tribe, the Leq’a:mel, in the very first sentence, so it’s only fair that we do the same. Between his album title, the album cover which shows a childhood image Hope with redacted text that presumably used to contain his …

TikTok Who? Triller Overtakes TikTok In US, Signs On Marshmello & More As Partners

Triller has reportedly overtaken TikTok in the United States with 26.5 million monthly average users and more than 75 million total users. It’s also the 28th most downloaded app overall. Millions have made Triller videos on the fly including Chance the Rapper, Justin Bieber, Rae Sremmurd, Rita Ora, Kevin Hart and more, …

Deadmau5 Donates $5,000 To Jauz's Make A Wish Fundraiser, Asks For New Baby Shark Remix

Yesterday, Jauz hosted a charity stream on Twitch with Streamlabs with all proceeds going to Make A Wish. A while into the stream, after he’d already raised nearly $2,000, he received a massive donation from none other than Deadmau5. Jauz’s reaction to the huge $5,000 donation is absolutely priceless, but …

Alison Wonderland Calls Out Trump for Bullying TIME's Person of the Year, Greta Thunberg

Yesterday, climate activist Greta Thunberg was named TIME’s Person the Year. Television personality Roma Downey, who’s been married to The Apprentice producer Mark Burnett since 2007, congratulated her on the accomplishment. President Donald Trump, whom Thunberg has been vocally anti-supportive, shared Downey’s tweet, adding, “So ridiculous. Greta must work on her Anger …

Shöckface and mark veins deliver us a second anthemic record in 'Snakes'

Shöckface and fellow collaborator mark veins have joined forces for another anthemic record named ‘Snakes.’ The two producers collaborated previously last year in which they brought us the cinematic genre-blending record ‘Emerge.’ Now they are back and sounding better than ever in their new groovy record, Snakes. The record wastes …

Now You Can Make Spotify & Apple Music Playlists from DJ Sets [HOW-TO GUIDE]

Imagine if you could create a Spotify or Apple Music playlist based f your favorite DJ set with just a click! Well, now you can with Playlistify. This brand new, music streaming tool created by user u/iAligator allows fans to make playlists from 1001tracklists.com, setlist.fm, and livetracklist.com. The web app only requires …

Improve Your SoundCloud Experience with Dark Mode, Stream Options & More

There’s a Google Chrome extension out there that allows SoundCloud users to customize their listening experience. YellowCloud for SoundCloud has a load aesthetic features, including dark mode, full-width mode (think like Spotify), and much more. There’s also display mode, which allows users to select from default, compact, and grid. Digging …

Amazon Music Massively Upgrades Its Streaming Catalogue With New Partnership

Amazon Music HD just upgraded. A new partnership with Dolby Atmos now includes the entire and quite massive catalog Warner Music Group. Available for streaming on Amazon Music HD. Dolby’s Senior Vice President Commercial Partnerships, John Couling said the new initiative: Artists are excited to work in Dolby Atmos because it …

This Designer Brand Is Selling A $1500 Rave Whistle

Gabber Eleganza and Joy BC have collaborated on these one–a-kind rave whistles that dance between “music, material, and the body.” For this unique, 40-piece only run, the massed-produce rave whistle the 90s is completely reimagined with a noble metal. The words “NEVER” and “SLEEP” are engraved over each side, with …

Haunting and Humbling…Galapaghost Is Back With 'A Planet Without an Atmosphere'

Your EDM featured Galapaghost last year with his dark and emotive album Pulse. A combination shoegazing rock and innovative EDM, IDM and drone, fans were put on notice to keep an eye on this New Artist Spotlight. While Galapaghost’s music was thought-provoking back then, a more indie-focused EP and several personal …

Madeon Talks Inspiration Behind New Album 'Good Faith' & How It Differs From 'Adventure'

Now that Madeon‘s new album Good Faith is finally here, he’s opening up about how the project came to be. In a new interview Complex, the producer discusses his sophomore album, including underlying personal meanings and inspirations. Madeon compares his music to diary entries — and Good Faith is one for …

DanceSafe Promotes Safer Snorting with Reusable Tube Device

DanceSafe is providing a safer way to snort with personal, high-quality aluminum straws, on sale now. According to DanceSafe, the sharing  snorting devices such as straws can increase the risk hepatitis, HIV, and other communicable diseases. These Crisp Tubes are washable, reusable, and much safer than, say, a rolled up bill. …

Madeon’s Highly Anticipated New Album Is Finally Here & It’s Basically Perfect

Four years later, Madeon’s second album Good Faith has finally arrived. Following up the incredible Adventure in 2015, which landed at #2 on our albums the year list, has proven to take longer than fans anticipated. In fact, the French artist didn’t release a single new song, apart from “Shelter” with friend …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

The Story of Your Paradise As Told By Festival Founders Ignacio Garcia and Hadi Joweihan

Over the past six years, Your Paradise Fiji has earned a reputation for being one the most intimate destination festivals in the world. Known for giving fans dance music an unrivaled intimate festival experience with their favorite artists on a remote island in Fiji, the festival returns this year with …

Crazy’s Debut EP Is Finally Out Now [MUST LISTEN]

After years playing shows and putting out music, CRAY today has finally released her debut EP, seasons change and so do i. It’s been a long year for the Vancouver-born/LA-based artist already, both personally and pressionally. Through all the trials and tribulations, she’s come out with this 7-track, deeply personal expression herself …

Dirtybird Campout West Coast 2019: Redefining Renegade Stages & Double Down On The Fun [Event Review]

Dirtybird Campout West returned to Modesto Reservoir Campgrounds in California last weekend from October 4th through October 6th. Founded by Dirtybird Records in 2015 and now in its 6th edition, Head Counselor Claude led his fearless flock over some bumps during the early arrival and marched them through a weekend …

EDM Fans Are Pissed Okeechobee Booked Hippie Sabotage & They're Blocking Everyone On Twitter

Over three years ago, Hippie Sabotage created chaos on stage at What The Festival when their actions forced security to come on stage and shut them down. Instead complying, they retaliated against security and created a huge fight on stage which then rippled throughout the EDM community and garnered them …

Deezer Launches Dedicated ADE Channel Just In Time For Next Week

Deezer, the global music streaming service, has partnered with Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) to bring exclusively curated content from the festival’s ficial lineup, in the run-up to one the most exciting dates in the electronic festival calendar. Deezer’s brand new ADE channel gives fans access to over 70 exclusive crafted …

Prodigy Frontman Keith Flint's Personal Items Are Up for Auction

The late Keith Flint‘s personal belongings are reportedly going up for auction next month. The Prodigy icon’s possessions, from his music recordings down to his nose jewelry, will be included in the sale. Studio reels, artwork from his side projects (Flint and Clever Brains Fryin’), personal clothing and other jewelry …

YouTube Is Finally Launching Its Own Playlists To Compete with Spotify, Apple Music

YouTube is upping it’s music game. The world’s largest streaming platform is already the go-to for ficial music videos and other music-related content. Now, YouTube has announced it’s plan to launch Spotify-like playlists including “Discover Mix,” “New Release Mix” and “Your Mix.” This seems like a bold move on YouTube’s …

REPORT: Tekashi 6ix9ine Opting Out of Witness Protection To Continue Rap Career

Tekashi 6ix9ine made headlines recently for snitching on a number gang members, including rapper Cardi B, before a federal court. Now, we’re surprised to learn that he’s opting out the recommended witness protection program. According to TMZ , when 69 gets out jail he hopes to go back to the way …

Somnium Sound Explores Experimental New Rhythms On Otherworldly "Genesis" EP

Most people who listen to Somnium Sound are familiar with his dark, guttural dubstep sound, a sound that landed him an EP on the illustrious NSD: Black Label in 2018. But his work on “Angel Style” with SVDDEN DEATH and especially his remix SVDDEN DEATH’s “Behemoth” have shown that he …

Spotify Launches 2 New Playlists Based On Your Most Repeated Tracks [Details]

Spotify is listening. The music streaming service just launched two brand new personalized playlists that focus on what you’re most into. On Repeat and Repeat Rewind sound similar, but there are some major differences between them. On Repeat serves up your latest obsessions, containing the tracks that you’ve played most …

Squnto Believes EDM Has Been Infiltrated By The CIA & Billie Eilish Is A Deep State Agent

This world is full truths and untruths, scientific laws and societal smokescreens. One producer who claims to have seen through the fog is Squnto, and he’s not holding anything back. Apparently, this isn’t the first time Squnto has spoken out against the governmental deep state before, but this is the …

Nocturnal Wonderland 2019 Report Card [Event Review]

The 24th edition Nocturnal Wonderland, America’s longest running rave, went down last weekend in San Bernardino, CA. 80,000 headliners descended upon Glen Helen Regional Park to celebrate the festival’s final edition at the venue. Although there were some slight tweaks to the layout the festival this year, Nocturnal has stayed …

Backstreet Boys' Nick Carter Files Restraining Order Against Aaron for Threats Against His Family

The Carter brothers are feuding in a serious way. And if you’re wondering why we’re talking about this — remember — Aaron Carter is a producer now. The famous brothers grew up in the spotlight, at times even erupting on camera. Now, the family drama has escalated as older bro …

Facebook Dating Officially Launches To Select Users [HOW IT WORKS + SCREENSHOTS]

More than a year after it was first announced, Facebook Dating is now ficially rolling out to select users. “We’ve been really slow, actually, with this rollout,” Charmaine Hung, a product manager at Facebook Dating, told CNN Business. “We really wanted to make sure we got it right because dating …

Cosmic Gate's New Studio Album Is An Absolute Treat For Trance Fans, New & Old

“The trick isn’t so much being lucky, but more recognising luck when it happens” suggests Nic Chagall. “Nic & I could have gotten talking in the reception area that studio in 1999 and – looking back – might have just gone our separate ways, contemplates Bossi. “That’s not what happened …

Deadmau5 Gives Exclusive Behind-The-Scenes Look at Cube V3 In New Video

Anyone who appreciates deadmau5 will be absolutely fascinated by the technology behind his most advanced production to date! Independent creator and YouTube personality Sam Sheffer got an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the cube v3. The 9-minute video below covers how cube v3 came to be, how it works, and an …

Casey Jones Unleashes "Hell House," Marking 40oz Cult Debut

Casey Jones unleashes his wrath and marks his 40oz Cult debut with a thoroughly menacing new production dubbed “Hell House.” “Hell House” featuring Bukka is laced with insane anticipation from the jump, as Jones works through a theatrical intro, into a gritty, drum-filled preface. Screamy vocals join in, building up the hype even …

Dirty South Takes Us In Depth Into His Career Growth, Artistic Process, and New EP [Exclusive Interview]

If you’re a long time EDM fan you probably know and love Dirty South from the halcyon days progressive house and his classic 2013 collaboration with Alesso, “City Dreams.” However, dance music, and well, everything else in the world, has changed quite a bit since then. The Serbian-Australian DJ and …

Nite Records Drop "Summer Nites Volume 5" Compilation

If you’re looking for something a little deeper for your summer playlist, the Nite Records crew has you covered! Their “Summer Nites Volume 5” has recently dropped, and features an incredible compilation house artists from the label. The eight-track project features Kasto, AYAREZ, Drexler, Blame Mate, Tewax, CuzzÖ, T-ROM, and …

Dream Beach Drops "Breach 2" Nearly Two Years After First Installment

It’s been nearly two years since Dream Beach dropped the first set  Breach bootlegs, and he’s back now with another set dreamy takes on some his favorite songs. The new compilation features bootlegs tracks from Bladee, Fka Twigs, Xanman, and Trouble, all with the same hazy audiophile filter over the …

Good Times Ahead Discuss New Album and Record Label and Leaving GTA Behind [Interview]

Veteran producer/DJ duo GTA announced that they were getting rid the acronym and fully embracing their brand as Good Times Ahead. The news the name shift was accompanied by the release the first single f their upcoming album, “Milky Cabrera” with Diplo on vocals. Last week, we were treated to …

Mystic Grizzly – A New Existence [Bassrush Records]

In the realms the unknown, honing in on the sonic weirdness that this artists centralizes on, a portal opens from the label Bassrush Records spearheaded by Mystic Grizzly. Featuring three tracks groundbreaking, ceiling-shattering bass music, this mastermind is just getting started. With a unique approach that highlights an undiscovered territory through …