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Whether it becomes a season-defining anthem or a gentler footnote in a catalog of bangers, FISHER‘s latest single, ‘What A Life,’ shows the barnstorming Aussie house music superstar is comfortable easing off the gas. While much of his catalog lands heavy on the dancefloor, ‘What A Life’ takes its time. The track rides a loping synth line, its plucked notes stepping along at an easy gait while Florence Arman’s airy voice floats above.

Russian producer Øneheart has released a new single, ‘Hero.’ It’s a notable stylistic departure for the 20 year-old member of Spotify’s elusive billion-stream club, who is setting aside the cinematic ambient sound of his catalog in favor of a techno-inspired cut built for the dancefloor. Featuring Europa, the track opens in familiar territory as euphoric, hazy synths flutter across the mix in ping-pong patterns while vocal swells drift underneath.

Axwell is back with a new single, ‘Whatever Turns You On,’ a masterstroke of dancefloor seduction wrapped in sleek progressive house. Out now via his own Axtone label, the track features vocals from Bonn, a frequent collaborator of Martin Garrix who also worked with Avicii prior to his death.

Jason is the Managing Editor of EDM.com. A thought leader in the electronic music space, he is a member of the Recording Academy, participating in the voting process for the Grammy Awards. He’s also contributed words to Yahoo Life, UPROXX and Roland, one of the world’s most influential manufacturers of electronic musical instruments.

Chart-topping ‘No Broke Boys’ producer Disco Lines has announced he’s stepping away from touring for the next few weeks to focus on his health. “Some of you know I’ve been dealing with a few health issues recently,” he wrote in an Instagram Story posted Thursday. “After talking to my doctor, I’ve been advised to take a few weeks away from the road to focus on getting properly back to full health.

John Summit‘s record label and event organizer, Experts Only, has announced a two-night takeover of the iconic Gorge Amphitheatre, set for October 3-4. The lineup includes Cassian, Devault, Hamdi, KETTAMA and EDM.com Class 2026 star Daniel Allan as well as Layton Giordani, a member of last year’s Class, who is primed to throw down at an official pre-party on October 2. The weekender will also debut a new stage production, the ‘Ranger Art Car,’ a converted military truck turned mobile art car.

Jason is the Managing Editor of EDM.com. A thought leader in the electronic music space, he is a member of the Recording Academy, participating in the voting process for the Grammy Awards. He’s also contributed words to Yahoo Life, UPROXX and Roland, one of the world’s most influential manufacturers of electronic musical instruments.

Defqon.1, the largest hardstyle festival in the world, has been called off as a severe heatwave grips Europe. KNMI, the Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute, issued a Code Red heat warning on Wednesday, the first of its kind in the country’s history. The conditions prompted the festival’s organizer, Q-dance, to cancel its final three days after launching on June 25. The decision followed an earlier attempt to keep the weekend going.

Madeon has released his long-awaited album Victory, turning a turbulent chapter of his life into his most electrifying album yet. The French electronic music icon, whose real name is Hugo Leclercq, was working on a different project before personal upheaval inspired a creative reset.

Techno superstar Amelie Lens shared an emotional announcement this week, revealing she bought her grandmother a new apartment and fulfilled a promise she had carried since childhood. Lens lost her mother at age five and was eventually taken in at eleven by her grandmother, who she said raised her as her own daughter. “She became my whole world,” Lens wrote.