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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

The Chainsmokers have returned with a new EP, Breathe, reminding us that slowing down and growing up aren’t mutually exclusive. Opening up about the EP’s concept, Alex Pall and Drew Taggart say it serves as a reminder to pause amid our chaotic world, which feels appropriate for a duo that’s spent the better part of a decade sprinting from festival stages to Grammy podiums to venture capital boardrooms. The project argues that we chase highs because the lows feel unbearable, forgetting that n

New music highlights from Dancing Astronaut’s Artists to Watch in 2025 Mary Droppinz – Metallica Dub Mary Droppinz’s latest track, “Metallica Dub,” began as a personal tribute to her dad — something she made just for her sets. But after a TikTok clip of the track gained over 350,000 views, she decided to give it an official release on SoundCloud, adding another standout to the 2025 Artist to Watch’s growing discography. She drops it fresh off her performance at GRiZ’s Seven Stars festiva

When Australian electronic trio Rüfüs Du Sol made history as the first dance act to ever headline the prestigious Rose Bowl Stadium on August 16, 2025, they brought more than just their signature emotive soundscapes to Pasadena. Behind the unforgettable sonic experience that captivated 60,000 fans was a massive L-Acoustics sound system that demonstrated why the French manufacturer remains the gold standard for large-scale outdoor events. We had a chance to speak to FOH Engineer Johnny Keirle ab

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

Fred again.. went b2b with Daft Punk co-founder Thomas Bangalter over the weekend during a surprise DJ set inside Paris’ Pompidou Centre, marking a rare live appearance from Bangalter sans helmet. The appearance took place during Because Beaubourg, a two-day celebration of Because Music’s 20th anniversary held at the Pompidou before the building shuts down for five years of renovations. Fred joined Bangalter onstage alongside Busy P and Erol Alkan, closing out the weekend-long event with an

We Belong Here is crashing Palm Beach’s perfectly manicured scene this December, bringing electronic music to a town better known for charity galas and country club brunches. The surging festival brand today announced the lineup for its two-day takeover of Meyer Amphitheatre, scheduled for December 27-28, 2025. The event marks the second time WBH has ventured beyond its Miami stronghold in 2025 after announcing its expansion to Tampa on Dec 12-13 and snowballing its presence in New York. Org

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

Gamers and other users of the popular messaging app Discord will find it easy to get into the Halloween spirit with help from REZZ. In a surprise announcement, the Canadian electronic music superstar revealed that she was tapped by Discord to create a special ringtone for the platform’s Halloween festivities. For the rest of the month and a few days into November, incoming calls on Discord will be soundtracked by an original creation from REZZ. Across Discord’s social media pages, the co

While thousands of dubstep fans are finally recovering from their month-long Lost Lands hangovers, Excision is back with another festival announcement. Early next year, the Tacoma Dome will transform into a battleground for the bravest bass warriors once again for the return of The Thunderdome. Since its debut in 2020, the arena event annually sees Excision bring large-scale production and bass music favorites to the Pacific Northwest. What started as a “modest” two-day event (by Excision st

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

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

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

We Belong Here has announced the lineup for its debut edition in Palm Beach. On December 27 and 28, the festival is transforming Palm Beach’s Meyer Amphitheatre into an immersive, open-air waterfront venue. Headliners feature dance music icons Kaskade and Axwell, plus SG Lewis, and a special sunset set from Oliver Heldens. Other acts include Bakermat, Le Youth, Supertaste, and Zoe Gitter. Following successful editions in Miami and New York, Palm Beach marks a continuation of We Belong Here’s

The dream of watching a DJ drop a sunrise set inside the Roman Colosseum just got a reality check. While electronic dance music has echoed through ancient temples, deserts and castles in recent memory, the newly appointed Director of the Colosseum Archaeological Park, Simone Quilici, is setting clear boundaries. In his first foreign media interview since stepping into the role, Quilici extinguished recent social media rumors sparked by misinterpreted comments about the potential for raves at

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

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

Injecting his own cultural roots into his music, Wahid Bayar has dropped a new single, “Summer Love.” The Afghan-Dutch artist has stripped away the ornate production that sometimes bogs down crossover records, instead operating on a simpler frequency. Unpretentious warmth meets competent craftsmanship in the new track, which blends house rhythms with breezy production that sounds like sunshine after a long winter. Bayar’s East-meets-West approach finds comfortable middle ground between

The Los Angeles Convention Center – December 31, 2025 Tickets On-Sale Now – Click here for Tickets The countdown is on! Insomniac Events is taking New Year’s Eve to interstellar heights with the 11th edition of Countdown NYE—and this year, they’re making a bold move to an electrifying new home in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles. Ticket prices currently are $159.99 for GA and $239.99 for VIP. The Los Angeles Convention Center will be transformed into a sprawling cosmic universe where four ma

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

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

Few stages in the world command the reverence of Red Rocks Amphitheatre, and last week, Martin Garrix claimed it in unforgettable fashion. Carved between the monolithic sandstone walls of Colorado’s Rocky Mountain foothills, the storied open-air venue became the epicenter of EDM as Garrix launched his first-ever Red Rocks headline run with a three-night takeover. The Dutch superstar turned the amphitheater into a high-altitude playground of light, sound and emotion, marking a milestone o

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

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

Swedish House Mafia will close out 2025 with a massive warehouse rave in San Francisco, their sole confirmed US performance before the new year arrives. The storied electronic music trio of Axwell, Steve Angello and Sebastian Ingrosso will headline the 21-and-over event at Pier 80 on December 31st. Festival titan Goldenvoice will produce the event alongside Bay Area event powerhouse NPU Live, known for transforming unthinkable buildings and structures into concert spaces, like the neocla