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Es Para Ti” is the latest single from SHADEZ, marking the first release from his upcoming Let It Go EP. The track introduces a fresh chapter for the Phoenix-based DJ and producer, blending Latin-inspired rhythms with modern house production. Built on layered percussion, driving basslines, and a catchy vocal hook, “Es Para Ti” connects underground energy with mainstream appeal. It highlights SHADEZ’s fresh sound — rooted in cultural rhythm and refined for today’s club scene. SHADEZ (Zack Rubalc

SoundCloud has long occupied an awkward middle ground in music tech: too indie to compete with Spotify’s scale, too established to play the scrappy upstart. But their new subscription model could change that for good. The company is launching a revamped “All-in-One” artist subscription that eliminates its distribution revenue shares entirely and adds direct fan support with no platform cut, making a major play to become the one-stop shop for independent musicians. Starting at the end of Nove

Pumpkin spice lattes are cute and all, but have you ever experienced a 4am dubstep set where everyone is dressed as your various sleep paralysis demons? Since Halloween no longer peaks at stealing your sibling’s candy, cities across the country are once again turning warehouses, clubs and open-air stages into haunted raves to close out October. And this year’s Halloween EDM scene is unhinged in the best way possible, with event organizers building out massive lineups and elaborate stage prod

Before EDM conquered the airwaves and festival stages, Afrojack lit the fuse with “Take Over Control.” Now, 15 years after the release of his generational dance anthem, the Dutch producer has released a new remix bundle built for today’s dancefloors. Released via Spinnin’ back in 2010, Afrojack’s hit featuring Eva Simons quickly became representative of EDM’s ambitions for expansion. With its electrifying synth riff and Simons’ soaring vocals, “Take Over Control” broke into the Billboard Hot

Alden Song and 20XII have teamed up for “Spin,” a track that understands house music’s primary objective: keep people moving. Song has been quietly stacking his collaborative deck, and this latest team-up with Atlanta-born singer-songwriter 20XII might be his strongest hand yet. Out now across all streaming platforms, “Spin” is the kind of track that doesn’t ask politely, instead grabbing you by the hips and coaxing you onto the dancefloor. The New York-to-LA transplant produces a pulsin

Alfiya Glow unveils her newest single, ‘Celestial Bow,’ via her own label CosmycGlo Records, reaffirming her sonic identity with elegance, poise, and precision. Uplifting in tone and considered in build, it is a track designed for dancefloors and beyond, offering a blend of rhythm and melody and a showcase of the fresh-thinking perspective grounding her vision ahead.  A voice whose versatility and breadth have become a consistent anchor in her creative pursuits, the Producer, DJ, and Violinist

The 2025 edition of Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) has officially broken every attendance record in its nearly three-decade history, transforming the Dutch capital into a sprawling epicenter of global electronic music culture. Across five days and nights, ADE welcomed an extraordinary 600,000 visitors from more than 140 countries, according to organizers. Over 3,400 artists performed across more than 1,200 events at roughly 300 venues, a degree of expansion that only further reinforces the cont

Riot Games has tapped electronic music superstar Anyma to co-direct the opening ceremony for the esports tournament League of Legends Worlds 2025. The November 9th event in Chengdu will feature the multidisciplinary performer alongside Chinese pop star G.E.M., who recorded this year’s Worlds anthem “Sacrifice.” Anyma, known for his groundbreaking Vegas Sphere residency, will handle creative direction for the ceremony’s third act while also joining G.E.M. on stage for “a special live performa

Armin van Buuren has announced his first acoustic album, Piano, arriving October 31st via Armada Music. The album’s first track, “Sonic Samba,” is out now on Apple Music and Apple Music Classical, where Piano will stream exclusively for one week before its wide release across major streaming platforms on November 7th. Composed and performed entirely on piano, the 15-track album pulls back the curtain on a side of van Buuren that has quietly guided his sound for more than two decades. Rai

Avi Sic releases ‘Universe is Me’ via Interplay Unity, teaming up for another production with DJ and Producer Trentino. Reaffirming her forward momentum in Electronic Music, this latest production sees her build on the energy of August’s release, ‘Need No Light’ – a collaboration with Nessø featuring KXNE on Don Diablo’s HEXAGON – offering another dose of club-ready sound to her listeners.   Bringing a wide-ranging arsenal of influences and club experience, Avi Sic finds a sharp counterpart in

Avohee Avoher and Luv Foundation (UK) unite on the euphoric new single ‘Forever Together’, a trance-driven anthem with 90s nostalgia. London-based producer Avohee Avoher returns with his latest single ‘Forever Together’, a collaboration with Luv Foundation (UK), out now via Avo Records. Following the breakout success of his debut track ‘Bajo La Luna’, which has already gained over 250,000 global streams, Avohee Avoher continues to build momentum with a euphoric trance-inspired anthem that blend

Better Together has unveiled their full lineup for its 2025 edition. Previously announced headliners Dom Dolla and ODESZA will now be joined by Duke Dumont, MK, Jungle (DJ Set), and more at Steele Indian School Park in downtown Phoenix on November 22 and 23. Quickly rising to prominence as one of Arizona’s premiere festivals, Better Together is produced by Relentless Beats – the team behind Decadence, Goldrush, and more. Last month’s headliner announcement turned heads, and the newly reveale

Genre-bending trailblazers Big Gigantic have joined forces with The Funk Hunters and Jurassic 5’s Chali 2na to drop “Beat Don’t Stop,” a track tailor-made for festival stages and late-night dancefloors. Out now via Westwood Recordings, the new collaboration showcases slick production with thumping four-on-the-floor drums and a chugging bassline. Meanwhile, Big Gigantic’s signature saxophone riffs and The Funk Hunters’ bouncy grooves add the unmistakable flavor their fans have come to know an

Breakaway Music Festivl is going big in 2026. The independent festival powerhouse has announced its 2026 tour, which includes first-time stops in Houston and Salt Lake City, with another mystery market set to be revealed later this year. With CELSIUS returning as presenting sponsor, Breakaway’s 2026 schedule kicks off in April and runs through November, bringing the red-hot festival to 14 cities next year. The announcement comes on the heels of what the brand’s owners are calling a recor

The Brooklyn Mirage, one of New York City’s most beloved electronic music destinations, has filed a permit to demolish a significant portion of its East Williamsburg complex, marking another chapter in the venue’s troubled year. The demolition application covers 32,000 square feet of the roughly 80,000 square-foot complex, with an estimated cost of $1.5 million. The permit specifically targets temporary structures within Avant Gardner’s multi-venue complex, where the Mirage has remained shutter

A federal bankruptcy judge has reportedly approved the sale of Avant Gardner, the company behind the beleaguered Brooklyn Mirage venue and ill-fated Electric Zoo festival, to its primary lender for at least $110 million, bringing an end to a tumultuous chapter for one of New York City’s most prominent EDM venues. Judge Mary F. Walrath of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware approved the credit bid from AG Acquisition 1 LLC, an affiliate of Axar Capital Management L

Scottish superstar DJ alleges longtime financial adviser misappropriated funds for failed entertainment complex project Calvin Harris, one of the world’s highest-paid DJs, has filed legal action against his longtime financial advisor, accusing him of stealing $22.5 million to fund what the DJ’s attorneys describe as a “boondoggle” real estate project in Hollywood, California. The Scottish music producer, whose real name is Adam Wiles, filed an arbitration demand in Los Angeles Superior Court a

Ahead of their closing party at Pacha Ibiza on October 7, CamelPhat have uploaded a nearly two-hour Live from a Yacht in Ibiza set on their YouTube. The set’s tracklist matches the energy of the sun setting over the Balearic Sea and features music from the likes of Adam Ten & Rafael, Ayybo, CamelPhat themselves and – naturally – a few unreleased tunes as well. CamelPhat were a part of the most stacked residency lineup in Pacha’s esteemed history this past summer, with shows weekly on Tue

Halloween lands on a Friday this year (thank the rave gods), and our dancefloors are about to get haunted. Whether you’re headed to Hulaween, Escape, BOO, or brewing musical potions at home, we’ve got the soundtrack to raise the dead. Each year, EDM.com compiles a playlist as your one-way ticket to a frightfully fun week leading up to the holiday, featuring everything from bone-rattling dubstep to spellbinding bass music to hypnotic house. Our 2025 Halloween playlist conjures up the deep

The underground’s most revered institution is back! CircoLoco, the Ibiza-born phenomenon that has shaped dance floor culture for over two decades, returns to Miami on December 6th for what promises to be the defining nightlife event of Art Basel. In partnership with Teksupport, this Factory Town takeover will showcase everything that makes CircoLoco legendary: uncompromising curation, boundary-pushing production, and a dance floor experience that strips away everything except pure, unadulterated

Miami’s beloved nightlife institution Club Space swapped sunrise sets for sustainability this past weekend, hosting a community cleanup at Downtown Miami’s Bayfront Park. Partnering with Yogi Invaders and WaveWay Foundation as well as the Miami Downtown Development Authority and Bayfront Park Trust, Club Space led a silent disco yoga session soundtracked by Mason Collective before volunteers took to the waterfront to collect trash. Volunteers dubbed the “Space Invaders” ultimately gather

Generative AI music platform Suno is shopping for more than $100 million in new funding at a valuation exceeding $2 billion, Bloomberg reports. The figure represents nearly a 4x jump from its previous valuation and comes as the company reportedly generates over $100 million in annual recurring revenue. Suno previously raised $125 million from Lightspeed Venture Partners, Nat Friedman, Daniel Gross, Matrix and Founder Collective. The fresh funding discussions arrive in the wake of reports

New music highlights from Dancing Astronaut’s Artists to Watch in 2025 Dreya V – On The Record Dreya V‘s newest single, “On The Record,” is out now via Three Six Zero Recordings. “This record felt like it wrote itself,” she shared. “It’s been goin’ off in my sets.” Her latest original follows June’s “Up Front” on Gorgon City’s Realm Records, which has earned massive support from DJs like Chris Lake, Vintage Culture, GENESI and more. – Zach Salafia Jackie Hollander – You Go I Go

New music highlights from Dancing Astronaut’s Artists to Watch in 2025 SHOUSE – Sunrise (Henri Bergmann remix) Henri Bergmann delivers a stunning new remix of SHOUSE’s “Sunrise,” out now via Hell Beach/Onelove. Reimagining the Australian-New Zealand duo’s latest single through her melodic lens, Bergmann transforms the track into a progressive and euphoric journey. The remix has already become a standout moment in her recent performances at Brunch Barcelona and Zamna Tenerife, where it dr

New music highlights from Dancing Astronaut’s Artists to Watch in 2025 Ugo Banchi – Dance With Ibiza (Linksa Remix) Back in May, Linska was sidestage at EDC Las Vegas when she heard a familiar track begin to mix in during Tiësto’s set. And that track was none other than her then-unreleased reimagining of Ugo Ibanchi’s “Dance With Ibiza,” with it subsequently finding its way into tracklists from Gorgon City — who technically debuted it just a few days earlier — Dom Dolla, Adam Beyer, and