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As Ibiza’s 2025 season came to a close this past weekend, Pacha Ibiza once again reaffirmed its status as the heartbeat of the White Isle. After another standout summer with closing sets from RÜFÜS DU SOL, Sonny Fodera, CamelPhat, Mau P, Defected, and Music On, we wanted to look back at the defining elements that made the 2025 season unforgettable. 1. Sundays with Solomun stole the show Sundays remained sacred thanks to Solomun, whose marathon sessions transformed each week into one of the i

After years exploring house and pop music, Skrillex has teamed up with ISOxo to produce the kind of speaker-destroying brostep that built his empire. The king of brostep has returned, and he’s brought along a protégé to help burn down dancefloors everywhere. Skrillex and ISOxo today dropped a new single, “Fuze,” a stunning release from one of electronic music’s most influential minds and one of its most promising producers. After years exploring pop and house music, it’s a long-awaited r

YDG and Łaszewo have joined forces for their new single, “hey lil mama,” out now via Breakaway Projects. The collaboration seamlessly blends blends YDG’s hard-hitting bass with Łaszewo’s melodic sensibilities, resulting in a track that feels both punchy and playful and reflects both of their unique styles. “hey lil mama” has already received radio play from the likes of Alison Wonderland and Adventure Club to name a few. The new record has been a highlight of both YDG and Łaszewo’s recent se

Fede Spamer unveils his new single, ‘Silence’ – offering a new addition to his catalogue and the wider Electronic Music landscape, he delivers a production where pulsing details and hard-hitting beats converge, and listeners can experience a track that is overall unique in sound and sonic evolution.   For Fede Spamer, this new track comes as the next step in his journey; following his EP ‘Love Mission’ earlier this summer, he has continued to work at pushing himself forward, setting his sights

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

Producer and DJ Hotboxx has teamed up with Nashville-based talent Ruggs to deliver a fresh take on Patrice Rushen’s ‘Forget Me Nots.’ Available now as a free download, the track marks another creative highlight in Hotboxx’s ever-evolving journey while showcasing the chemistry he continues to build with collaborators across the Electronic Music spectrum.  As a Producer whose career spans over a decade, Hotboxx continues to carve an identity where groove-driven, Latin-infused House sounds meet fo

The music world was shocked this week when Coachella dropped its 2026 lineup months earlier than usual, revealing a festival that promises to be the most electronic music-focused edition in recent memory. Set for April 10-12 and April 17-19, 2026, in Indio, California, the lineup features an unprecedented number of EDM and dance acts that will transform the desert into a sprawling electronic playground. Tickets went on sale Friday September 19th and weekend one is already sold out. Tickets are c

New music highlights from Dancing Astronaut’s Artists to Watch in 2025 Shimza, AR/CO and Kasango – Fire Fire (Maesic Remix) Dancing Astronaut Artist to Watch in 2025 Maesic lends his take on Shimza, AR/CO and Kasango’s “Fire Fire.” Maesic continues a red hot release year after his hit single “Life Is Simple (Move Your Body)” took the scene by storm. He’s fresh off of a Los Angeles stint that saw him play a sold-out show at Exchange LA as well as a surprise B2B with Artist to Watch alum A

Los Angeles is about to become the epicenter of underground music this fall as Framework, one of the world’s most respected independent event production companies, unleashes their most ambitious fall programming yet. This powerhouse lineup promises to transform the City of Angels into a playground for house and techno enthusiasts, featuring an extraordinary roster of world-class performers that reads like a who’s who of electronic music royalty. A Season of Underground Legends Framework’s Fall

The AI arms race has a new soundtrack, and OpenAI wants to be the one writing it. OpenAI is developing a generative music tool capable of composing music from text or audio prompts, according to reporting by The Information. Though the company has not yet formally announced the tool or confirmed its release strategy, sources say the initiative marks a significant pivot toward creative audio applications for the $500 billion tech giant. The company is reportedly collaborating with student

Gary Richards, founder of the beloved FriendShip festival, has confirmed the event will come to an end in 2026 and revealed the lineup for its final edition, dubbed “The Final Transmission.” Richards, who also operates as the renowned DJ and house music producer Destructo, said the time has come despite many remarkable festivals at sea. “I would love nothing more than to keep this going forever just like that very first one back in 2012,” he wrote on Instagram. “Those moments we shared c

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

Pacha’s ICONS series makes its way back to Playa Pacha at the FIVE LUXE JBR this October, bringing back its signature open-air celebration of global dance music. Carl Cox will kick off the new season on October 17, followed by Marco Carola, BLOND:ISH, PAWSA, HUGEL, and Peggy Gou before year’s end. Following an unforgettable run in 2024, Pacha ICONS continues to raise the bar with another season of world-class talent. Hosted at Playa Pacha, Dubai’s premier beachfront destination, the event ch

Skrillex is heading back to Berlin’s Berghain on November 28th, marking his first appearance at the iconic techno venue since his debut there in October 2023. Hosted by Berlin-based collective Live From Earth, the show marks a rare opportunity for fans to see Skrillex, one of electronic music’s most influential figures, in an environment that prioritizes intimacy and underground credibility over spectacle. Housed in a cavernous former power plant, Berghain has become somewhat of a holy groun

DJ Snake to Headline New Year’s Eve Celebration at Brooklyn Storehouse Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Storehouse, New York City’s premier dance music event venue, has announced a massive New Year’s Eve celebration featuring Grammy-nominated superstar DJ Snake for Wednesday, December 31, 2025. The French-Algerian DJ, producer, and songwriter will bring his electrifying sound to the massive 105,000-square-foot warehouse venue in the Brooklyn Navy Yard, offering partygoers an unforgettable way to ring i

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

Nearly a week after Wicked Oaks made its debut in Austin, the festival’s organizers are confronting the aftermath of an event plagued by severe weather and a tragic post-festival accident. In a statement released Thursday, Disco Presents sought to clarify circulating rumors, lay out their safety response and outline steps being taken for refunds and reimbursements. Held October 25-26 at the Carson Creek Ranch outside Austin, Wicked Oaks united several of Disco’s flagship event brands int

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

Three of the biggest names in progressive house are officially joining forces. DubVision, Third Party and Matisse & Sadko have announced the formation of their new supergroup, HALŌ, revealing the project Tuesday in an Instagram post that immediately set the electronic dance music world abuzz. Each act has long been known for crafting euphoric, melodic anthems built for the mainstage, and their union feels like a long-overdue convergence of creative forces. All three are frequent, lon

Max Styler has been named the top music producer on 1001Tracklists’ “Top 101 Producers of 2025” list, a milestone that reflects both his incredible reach and sustained support from his peers. A member of the EDM.com Class of 2025, Styler finds himself among a rare cohort of producers defining what success in dance music looks like, not only in terms of reach, but in terms of influence. The annual ranking, based entirely on which artists’ tracks were most played by DJs in verified live sets,

Each October, the Dutch capital transforms from a postcard-perfect canal city into the nerve center of global electronic music culture for the Amsterdam Dance Event. And 2025 is shaping up to be the biggest edition in the summit’s history. Returning October 22-26, ADE will showcase over 3,300 artists across 1,200 events, marking an all-time high for the world’s preeminent electronic music summit. Think of it as the world’s biggest conversation between the people who make EDM, the people who

Seven Lions is officially heading back to the Red Rocks Amphitheatre after announcing another installment of his prized “Higher Love” series. Scheduled for May 22nd, 2026, the show comes after four consecutive sellouts at the iconic Colorado open-air venue. Red Rocks has become a rite of passage for electronic artists, and five headlining shows puts the influential producer in rare company. His “Higher Love” events have become pilgrimage moments for fans, offering something closer to a t

LUCRE offers up his next release with ‘She Was There He Was There’ – a gripping journey into the undercurrents of high-octane Techno, the track pulses with industrial edge and pounding energy. As he releases another single on his own label, Sound Market, he adds further weight to his growing presence within the Electronic Music scene, remaining entrepreneurial in his approach to ensure he continues moving forward in an authentic and individual way.   A production distinctly LUCRE in sound, list

Martin Garrix has released a new EP, ORIGO, a collection of dance anthems produced for a generation that never stopped chasing the drop. The Dutch EDM superstar made his name on producing music for people with quiet desperation wrapped in sparks of hope, proving that moments of stillness and reflection can coexist with overwhelming kinetic energy. ORIGO is a full-circle moment, a return to the gleaming emotional scale of the festival scene he helped shape back in the early-2010s, when we fou

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