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DJ Snake returns with star-studded new album 'Nomad'
On Friday, DJ Snake unveiled his brand new 17-track album ‘Nomad’ – hailing in one of his finest full-length projects to date. A comprehensive collection of originals and collaborations, the Paris-born producer has curated a cross-cultural soundscape, enlisting the help of the likes of Travis Scott, Future, J Balvin, Dillon Francis, and Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley among others along the way.
Bob Sinclar stirs up infectious new tune 'Drama on the Dancefloor'
Nyv joins Bob Sinclar as he spearheads another stellar offering in their new collaboration, ‘Drama on the Dancefloor’, released this week. An all-French affair, the vocalist shines as the centre piece of this dynamic new toe-tapper. The single stands as a stylish testament to Sinclar’s mastery in making dance music, as he constantly reminds us of his unique capacity to blend classic house sensibilities with contemporary flair.
Tomorrowland reveals artists for new season at Terra Solis Dubai
To start, Tomorrowland kicked off the upcoming season at Terra Solis Dubai with a stacked lineup of events featuring some of the world’s best DJs. Furthermore, the retreat will welcome guests to the Arabian dunes for a fourth season of exciting headline events next month, with more announcements to follow as the season progresses.
Amelie Lens unleashes blistering Mainstage set at Tomorrowland
Amelie Lens proved why she’s at the forefront of global techno with an unrelenting mainstage set at Tomorrowland 2025 during weekend two. Closing out the madness of Saturday, the Belgian hailed in an hour of the finest, industrial techno tunes for the masses to enjoy in Boom. Unleashed a relentless barrage of dark grooves and hypnotic builds, she had the crowd in a collective trance from start to finish.
Italy's live music industry hits €989.3 million revenue in 2024
According to a report by SIAE, Italy’s live music sector generated just shy of €1 billion in revenue throughout 2024. The Italian Society of Authors and Publishers (SIAE) recently published its annual report on the live entertainment market with these findings. A 1.4% increase from 2023, the numbers reflect steady growth across all concerts, festivals, and cultural events in the country.
Fisher & bbyclose deliver refreshing house number 'Blackberries'
House music figurehead Fisher has offloaded an infectious anthem, ‘Blackberries’, alongside BRIT-nominated vocalist bbyclose. Dropping on his own imprint, Catch & Release, the Australian producer brings signature elements to the table for a record fit for the height of summer. Complete with chunky bassline rhythms, percussive grooves and bbyclose’s catchy vocal hook, expect to hear this one on heavy rotation all season long as it brings festival zest.
The Weeknd is first artist to have 8 songs with 2 billion streams
Canadian music sensation The Weeknd has reached an incredible milestone in becoming the first artist to have 8 songs with 2 billion streams each. The Grammy Award-winnning artist at is the first artists to achieve this feat on the global streaming platform Spotify. The songs in question span across a decade of productions and numerous studio albums, as the 35 year-old has shot to superstardom.
PAWSA offloads groovy new house anthem 'DOUBLE C'
PAWSA maintains his unprecedented house groove with the release of his irresistible new single ‘DOUBLE C’. The London-born creative flaunts his versatility once more with this catchy dance-floor mover that has just dropped as part of the high-octane, F1®️ The Movie soundtrack. The movie released globally earlier this week; and what’s better than new music to mark the occasion.
MK speaks out on struggles of playing his own hits as a DJ
Home Featured MK outlines the struggles of playing his own hits as a DJ Post date: 28 June 2025 Reading time 2 minutes Share this post via Purchases made through our links may earn us a small commission — at no extra cost to you. Taking to social media, dance stalwart MK has outlined the struggles of always playing his hits at his shows and the expectations that come with it.
Chris Lake unveils tracklist for upcoming album Chemistry
Esteemed house producer Chris Lake has taken to social media to reveal the official tracklist for his upcoming album, ‘Chemistry’. Due for release under his own Black Book Records on the 11th July 2025, it is due to feature 15 of his finest productions and collaborations to date. Reuniting with familiar vocalists and other electronic artists alike, he his striking up a blend of nostalgia and fresh energy for a dynamic listening experience.
Zedd celebrates 10 years of second studio album 'True Colors'
Ten years since he dropped his second studio album, Zedd is celebrating the 10th anniversary of his renowned ‘True Colors’. The Grammy Award-winning producer is celebrating the milestone in style with a one night only screening of the documentary of the same name that followed the release of the album. Partnering with AMC Theatres, the screening is taking place ten years to the day at The Grove in Los Angeles, on 15th May.
Steve Angello delivers nature-inspired versions of 'Darkness In Me'
Steve Angello has transformed his track, ‘Darkness In Me’ with Modern Tales, to create four nature-infused versions of the release for Earth Day. His production prowess has been brought to the fore once more, as he simmers down the original to create these enchanting new renditions. The re-imaginations have arrived as part of a project in which nature itself appears as a featured artist onvarious releases. In this instance, weather and nature soundscapes can be heard as an extra layer in his mix.
Bob Sinclar delivers nostalgic anthem 'Cruel Summer (Again)'
Bob Sinclar has provided his contemporary take on Bananarama’s 1983 release, transforming it in a house anthem of the same name, ‘Cruel Summer (Again)’. Landing on Altra Moda Music, this infectious new track arrives with all the energy and vigour of a surefire festival anthem for its bright melodic arrangements and intense bass groove. Utilising the original vocals from the iconic English pop group’s chart hit, this record will resonate with the masses for its familiarity.
BAMBII criticises Coachella & Do LaB for faulty sound system
Jamaican-Canadian DJ and producer BAMBII has come forward to criticise Coachella as the equipment she used during her set malfunctioned last weekend. Revealing all on her Instagram Stories, she described how multiple issues with the sound system and DJ set-up on the Do LaB stage impacted her performance causing her to feel “misrepresented and embarrassed in front of thousands“.
Ultra Music Festival 2026 waitlist is already open
A matter of days before Ultra Music Festival is due to celebrate its 25th anniversary in Miami, fans have already been given the chance to register their interest in time for the 2026 edition. The prestigious festival has revealed it is set to return to Downtown Miami and its iconic Bayfront Park location once again next year, landing on the 27-29 March 2026, and has opened up its waitlist to sign-ups already.
The xx back in studio together, sparking rumours they are to reunite
The xx fans might not have long to wait for new music with the trio recently revealing that they have been in studio together. Having not released together since their third studio album ‘I See You’ back in 2017, Jamie xx, Romy and Oliver Sim took to social media to hint that new studio output could be on the way from the group. This fresh insight into their activity adds to the rumours we heard last year that the group could be making music together again.
Carl Cox celebrates the 30th anniversary of his album 'F.A.C.T'
Carl Cox has thanked his most loyal fans for the support of his album ‘F.A.C.T’ over the years, as it reaches its 30-year anniversary this year. He shared his disbelief in that it has been three decades since he released the compilation to the masses back on the 30 January 1995. The legendary mix included tracks from the likes of Jeff Mills, Dave Clark, Morgan Wild and Thomas P. Heckmann and went on to inspire countless other electronic creatives.
Jamie xx enlists Erykah Badu for thrilling new single 'F.U.': Listen
2025 BRIT Awards nominee Jamie xx has delivered a brilliant new production with US soul icon Erykah Badu, called ‘F.U.’. The track dropped as part of the Deluxe Edition of the London-based artist’s second album, which has now also been made available adding five songs onto the original twelve-track LP. The original idea for ‘F.U.’ came about accidentally.
THEØFFICE launches petition after 'hostile' police raid in Armenia
Armenian venue THEØFFICE took to social media after it was alleged that local police “viciously and unlawfully” entered their premises a few weeks ago. The raid supposedly took place at 1 o’clock in the morning on Saturday 16th November while patrons were present.
San Francisco mayor officially declares day in honour of Zedd
October 12th, 2024 will forever be remembered as Zedd Day as it was recently declared so by the city of San Francisco. During a run of sold-out shows at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, the city’s mayor declared the day in the EDM heavyweight’s name much to his appreciation. He was handed a physical proclamation with the mayor’s seal in celebration of his contributions to music and the local community over the years.
Man attempts to gain entry to Berlin nightclub by driving car into it
There was concern in Berlin last week as a man tried to gain entry to a nightclub by driving his car into the venue’s entrance. The commotion unfolded outside the Sisyphos Nightclub in the Lichtenberg area in the early hours of last Sunday morning after a man was refused entry to the venue. The venue, along with many in Berlin, is rumored to be quite strict on aspects such as dress code or how the bouncers are feeling on a given night.
Tycho releases stunning new album 'Infinite Health': Listen
“Infinte Health“, calls in a new era for Tycho as he has released his new album into the world this past week. Looking forward to a new future, Scott Hansen (Tycho) has also called upon Grizzly Bear’s Chris Taylor and guitarist Zac Brown to piece each track together. In the build-up to the new LP, fans were treated to contrasting pieces, with the introduction of “Phantom” back in June, and “Devices” and “Green” in July.
YouTube goes live with ability to hum to search for songs
YouTube continues to innovate, having fully introduced the ability to hum on its app to be able to search for songs. The feature has been in a testing phase for a couple of years now, but has now been fully integrated as a feature on the online video platform. It comes from developments in the capabilities of a product released by Google called MusicLM. This ingenious idea works by using the magnifying glass icon in the corner of the app and simply humming a tune into your microphone.
Tale of Us mesmerize with Tomorrowland 2024 set at Freedom Stage
IDs were aplenty as Tale of Us took to the Freedom Stage during Weekend 1 of Tomorrowland with a tantalising set for the masses. The supreme audiovisual production of the Freedom Stage played into the hands of the Italian duo more so than the mainstage this year. With a huge LED screen behind them, they were able to deliver a typically spell-binding performance complete with encapsulating melodies and awe-inspiring imagery.
Alesso delivers awe-inspiring set on Tomorrowland mainstage
As has come to be expected, Alesso offered up another unmissable mainstage performance at Tomorrowland a fortnight ago. The swede has always found dynamic ways to bring us new and upcoming releases alongside some of his most iconic productions, and for the 2024 edition it was no different. Having the opportunity to perform on the festivals most prolific platform once more, he had IDs hand to make it an extra special occasion.
Best House Acts To Watch Out For
Home Featured Best House Acts To Watch Out For At Tomorrowland 2024 Post date: 17 July 2024 Reading time 5 minutes Share this post via As another mouth-watering edition of Tomorrowland draws closer, we still can’t get our heads around the sheer volume of acts on its roster across both weekends. Spanning a multitude of genres, there is simply so much music to comprehend within the next fortnight.
Skrillex to host own stage at Lollapalooza Chicago
Playing at the festival for the first time in over ten years, Skrillex is to play upon and host his own stage at Lollapalooza this year. Due to take place at the start of August, the famous Chicago festival is to invite the nine-time Grammy Award winner to the Perry’s Stage alongside some of his friends on the Saturday. In doing so, the stage has been unofficially named ‘Sonny’s’ as he has a curated a line up that is simply not to be missed.
Amelie Lens to release fifth VA compilation on her imprint EXHALE
Under the watchful eyes of Amelie Lens, her label EXHALE prepares itself for the release an impressive fifth VA compilation later this month. Spearheaded by her own upcoming new single, ‘Underneath The Strobelights’ , featuring her trademark vocals she paves the way for EXHALE VA005, which features 14 selected cuts from 16 artists in total. Brandishing a slew of internationally recognised names and rising new-age talent, the compilation is due for release on 26th July.
Kygo pushes plans to open ‘music-focused’ hotel in Miami
Kygo and his events business have detailed plans to build a new ‘music-focused’, 118-suite hotel in Miami. The project will see his live events business Palm Tree Crew combine with the Miami-based Continuum Company. Palm Tree Club will replace the Shuckers Waterfront Grill & Hotel, and will offer a waterfront restaurant, a marina and a swimming pool.
Denis Sulta delivers trance-inspired number ‘If Only I Knew’
Landing on Cercle Records, producer powerhouse Denis Sulta has delivered his pumping new single ‘If Only I Knew’ in time for festival season. Born in Glasgow, he has brought all the energy of the cities underground scene to the forefront in his latest production. Brandishing animated top-lines and rhythmic undertones, the track draws you in for its up-tempo nature. It follows up his nostalgic house stomper ‘Ostia’, which he released back in the spring.
Tiësto provides electrifying remix of U2 hit ‘Atomic City’
Tiësto has offloaded another sparkling remix, with his brand new twist on the 2023 U2 release, ‘Atomic City’, dropping on Island Records. The track carries with it a nostalgic progressive house feel, with an expansive top-line that pairs Bono’s diverse vocal timbres with shimmering synths in an infectious melodic arrangement.
Aphex Twin to drop 'Selected Ambient Works Volume II' reissue
To mark the 30th anniversary of the album, acclaimed British artist Aphex Twin is releasing a reissue of ‘Selected Ambient Works Volume II’. Due to arrive on independent label Warp, the “expanded edition” of the album will become available on 4th October 2024 following a teaser on his social media this week. It will be available in numerous forms including, digital, a 4x LP boxset, 4x LP standard pressing, 3x disc CD and 2x tape cassette.
Orbital drop infectious remix of Energy 52's iconic ‘Cafe Del Mar’
No strangers to a massive release, English electronic outfit Orbital have tackled Energy 52‘s ‘Cafe Del Mar’ with great aplomb, with their latest remix of the track. One of the most iconic tracks in dance music history, the original trance record was released in 1993 by German DJs Kid Paul and Cosmic Baby, and has since become synonymous with the euphoric, sun-soaked vibe of Ibiza’s dance culture.
Top 10 Greatest Coachella Performances Of All Time
Home Featured Top 10 Greatest Coachella Performances Of All Time Post date: 8 April 2024 Reading time 6 minutes Share this post via There’s no denying that Coachella is a global giant when it comes to pioneering the world of live music performances, having done so since its inception back in 1999. For over 20 years, the California festival has invited some of the scene’s most prolific artists onto its stages, providing fans with some of the greatest musical spectacles of all time.
Steve Angello at Coachella 2024: What To Expect
Coachella often offers up some of the most memorable electronic performances of the year, and we can come to expect that from Steve Angello as he plays at the festival this year. Taking to the stage at the Empire Polo Club on Friday 12 & 19 April, the Swede will offer up a prestige mix for fans to enjoy, drawing together label influences, solo flavours, and a dash of Swedish House Mafia magic. What can we expect from his set exactly? Some of the finest dance music productions of course.
David Guetta delivers infectious 'Murder On The Dancefloor' remix
David Guetta has captured the moment once more, piecing together an irresistible remix of Sophie Ellis-Bextor‘s hit ‘Murder On The Dancefloor’. It has been difficult to escape the song this year, with the success of the comedy-thriller film Saltburn. It’s final scene saw the motion picture go viral, as well as the song that soundtracked the moment and the Frenchman has capitalised on that to bring it to the mainstage.
Deborah de Luca brandishes undulating new single “Etnico”; Listen
Deborah de Luca brandishes undulating new single “Etnico”; Listen Techno heavyweight Deborah de Luca has unleashed her emphatic new single titled ‘Etnico’, on her own label Solamente. Hailing from Naples, Deborah de Luca has broken the shackles of her latest single, ‘Etnico’, which forces its way on to the scene through her own imprint.
Joris Voorn enlists Nathan Nicholson for nostalgic anthem “You & I”: Listen
Featured, Melodic House and Techno, Music Joris Voorn enlists Nathan Nicholson for nostalgic anthem “You & I”: Listen Dutch house and techno heavyweight Joris Voorn has combined with Nathan Nicholson to mastermind their new melodic number, “You & I”. Joris Voorn has cashed in on the versatile talents of Nathan Nicholson, offloading their intrinsic new single on his own imprint, Spectrum Music.
Don Diablo provides spirited remix of Calvin Harris’ tune “Desire”
Featured, Future House, Music Don Diablo provides spirited remix of Calvin Harris’ tune “Desire” Don Diablo has weaved his signature synth magic, with a stunning remix of Calvin Harris’ hit record “Desire” dropping this past week. Another jaw-dropping rework of Calvin Harris and Sam Smith’s smash hit “Desire” has arrived from the direction of Dutch powerhouse Don Diablo.
Don Diablo provides spirited remix of Calvin Harris & Sam Smith collab ‘Desire’: Listen
Featured, Future House, Music Don Diablo provides spirited remix of Calvin Harris & Sam Smith collab ‘Desire’: Listen Don Diablo has weaved his signature synth magic, with a stunning remix of Calvin Harris’ hit record “Desire” dropping this past week. Another jaw-dropping rework of Calvin Harris and Sam Smith’s smash hit “Desire” has arrived from the direction of Dutch powerhouse Don Diablo.
Beonix Music Festival delivers incredible 2023 edition in Cyprus
Beonix Music Festival delivers incredible 2023 edition in Cyprus Beonix Music Festival, brought together thousands of electronic music enthusiasts for a memorable three-day celebration in Cyprus.
John Summit delivers groove anthem “Legacy” alongside VLTRA
John Summit delivers groove anthem “Legacy” alongside VLTRA One of the USA’s most prestigious talents John Summit has offloaded his new single ‘Legacy’, alongside talented duo VLTRA. John Summit has combined with Italian duo VLTRA to bring us the groove bomb that is their new collaborative single titled ‘Legacy’. The track arrives on his recently-renamed imprint Experts Only, with electrifying top-line gusto and bassline groove.
We Are FSTVL returned to Damyns Hall for incredible 2023 edition
Events, Featured, Magazine We Are FSTVL returned to Damyns Hall for incredible 2023 edition As the British summer drew to a close, the August Bank Holiday weekend saw a flurry of festivals across the country. One of those festivals was that of the prestigious We Are FSTVL. We Are FSTVL, celebrated its 10th anniversary in spectacular fashion, returning to the expansive grounds of Damyns Hall Aerodrome in Essex.
Kölsch pieces together awe-inspiring set at Creamfields 2023
Kölsch pieces together awe-inspiring set at Creamfields 2023 Danish DJ stalwart Kölsch had a dramatic set in store for those gathered inside the Steel Yard during Creamfields 2023. Time after time, Kölsch delivers authentic DJ sets that keep us coming back for more, as he did once more this past bank holiday weekend at Creamfields North 2023.
Eats Everything brings out synth-heavy new release titled “Vaccine”
Eats Everything brings out synth-heavy new release titled “Vaccine” UK dance stalwart Eats Everything has just dropped one of his most mellifluous releases to date, exploring new melodic ideas with ‘Vaccine’. Eats Everything has dropped a awe-inspiring new 70/80’s inspired banger in the form of ‘Vaccine’, which now lands on Three Six Zero Recordings.
Kryder delivers nostalgic remix of Steve Angello’s house epic “Valodja”
Featured, Groove House, Music Kryder delivers nostalgic remix of Steve Angello’s house epic “Valodja” The king of groove, Kryder, has offloaded his highly anticipated remix of the Steve Angello and AN21 classic “Valodja”. To continue the SIZE XX celebrations this year, Steve Angello invited Kryder to revisit his 2009 release, “Valodja”, originally masterminded alongside his brother AN21.
Tiësto revamps recent Chase & Status hit ‘Disconnect’ with new remix
Tiësto revamps recent Chase & Status hit ‘Disconnect’ with new remix Tiësto has reimagined a drum and bass hit, putting his spin on ‘Disconnect’, one of Chase & Status’ latest productions. Dutch dance heavyweight Tiësto loves a remix, this time weaving his magic with the new Chase & Status and Becky Hill track ‘Disconnect’. Slowing down the drum and bass original, he has embedded his signature sound in a mighty four-on-the-floor revamp destined for the mainstage.
LF System drop summer-inspired remix of Jamie Jones’ “Lose My Mind”
LF System drop summer-inspired remix of Jamie Jones’ “Lose My Mind” LF System have given us a splash of summer in their new remix of Jamie Jones’ infectious record ‘Lose My Mind’. Scottish DJ producer duo LF System have offloaded a spirited new remix of Jamie Jones‘ mesmeric house production ‘Lose My Mind’. The remix revitalises the original production which has already amassed over five million streams on Spotify alone, adding more dynamic elements with summer parties in mind.
Drumcode frontman Adam Beyer delivers new EP, “Robotic Arms”
Drumcode frontman Adam Beyer delivers new EP, “Robotic Arms” Techno pioneer Adam Beyer has drawn together new ideas to bring together his new AI-inspired, two-track EP titled ‘Robotic Arms’. Adam Beyer has bolstered his discography immensely with his latest offering, a brand new EP in the name of ‘Robotic Arms’ which lands on his own label Drumcode.
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