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Major Lazer is back with “BRUK DOWN,” the group’s first single featuring America Foster as an official member. The new dancehall track, which also features Sadboi and choreographer Parris Goebel, marks a milestone for the British-Jamaican artist, who was working as a security guard when she sent her freestyles to Diplo via Instagram last year. After connecting at the DJ’s London show, she traveled to Jamaica for studio sessions and recorded the foundation of “BRUK DOWN” before ultimately joi

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

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,

Multi-faceted talent Jaki Nelson returns with a new collaborative track titled ‘New Home’ via Haven Records. Joining forces with ARAYA and She Was Silver, the release sees the three artists explore a space where emotion and energy converge, blending expressive songwriting with layered, vocal-led production.   As they put forward a track that embodies both collaborative harmony and uplifting sound design, Jaki Nelson, ARAYA, and She Was Silver invite listeners into a soundscape shaped by feeling

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

Pacha is set to wrap up another massive season in Ibiza with a stacked run of closing parties. 2025 marked the club’s strongest ever lineup of residencies, once again delivered an authentic White Isle experience with a world-class lineup spanning house, techno, and everything in between – even a dose of dubstep courtesy of none other than Shaq, aka DJ Diesel. Highlights from the closing party run include Solomun’s +1 residency, featuring a special ‘all-night-long’ set from the man himself (O

he legendary Pacha ICONS series is firing back up this October 2025, and they’re bringing out the big guns. We’re talking techno titan Carl Cox kicking things off, followed by a killer lineup featuring Marco Carola, BLOND:ISH, PAWSA, HUGEL Pure Pacha, and Peggy Gou. If you know anything about electronic music, you know these names mean business. So what  is Pacha ICONS? Picture this: the a stunning beach club Playa Pacha with that unmistakable Ibizan party vibe, throwing down multi-genre, ope

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

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

Nearly 500 items from the private archive of Florian Schneider, a founding member of Kraftwerk, are going up for auction next month, offering an intimate glimpse inside the personal life of one of electronic music’s most influential figures. Schneider, who passed away in 2020, helped shape the foundation of electronic music as we know it. Kraftwerk’s early adoption of synthesizers, vocoders and drum machines laid the groundwork for entire genres, from techno and synth-pop to hip-hop and elec

On October 5th, Pyramid will close its eighth season in Ibiza with a night that promises to be a unique and unforgettable experience. From 11 PM until sunrise, the Closing Party will feature a legendary lineup of DJs, including DJ Tennis, Ricardo Villalobos, Adiel, and Ben Sims, alongside Germano Ventura, Sweely, and Pyramid’s summer residents. The night is highlighted by Villalobos’ return to the Terrace with an exclusive B3B with Raresh and Francesco Cinelli. At the same time, Adiel joins forc

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

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

The Minister of Sound’s powerful voice helped define a generation of dance music Chicago house vocalist, DJ and songwriter Ron Carroll has died aged 57, leaving behind a profound legacy that shaped the global house music scene for more than three decades. News of the influential artist’s passing was shared today by his friend and fellow Chicago DJ Deonte Pennington, with reports indicating Carroll passed away from a heart attack. Born in 1968, Carroll began singing in church choirs before join

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

Seismic Dance Event is giving DJs a chance to join its upcoming 8.0 edition, taking place November 14 – 16 in Austin, Texas. In partnership with AlphaTheta and Dancing Astronaut, one lucky winner will receive an AlphaTheta DDJ-GRV6 Controller and a coveted performance slot on the Seismic Dance Event lineup. To enter, fans must like the official contest post on Instagram and follow all entry requirements listed there. Then, head to the official contest website to submit a DJ mix. The deadline

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

Diplo has revealed that Jack Ü, his defunct project with Skrillex, recorded a complete second album prior to the duo’s split, citing a broken dynamic and personal animosity that ultimately ended the partnership. Speaking on Nayeema Raza’s podcast Smart Girl Dumb Questions, the producer said that the unreleased album features collaborations with Charli xcx and Florence + The Machine, among others. “We did a whole second album. We recorded so many weird records,” Diplo said, though he acknowle

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

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

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

Few names have left a bigger fingerprint on electronic music’s modern era than Roger de Graaf, the co-founder and former CEO of Spinnin’ Records. Now, just a year after stepping away from the label he helped turn into an EDM powerhouse, he’s plotting his second act. The Dutch exec has unveiled Fluent Music Group, a new Amsterdam-based talent ecosystem. Forged alongside former Spinnin’ colleague and marketing executive Robert Tammens, Fluent is built on a hybrid model that will encompass reco

The tug-of-war between technological innovation and artist protection in the age of AI may have found its frontline after Spotify announced a partnership with major record labels to develop what the company calls “responsible” AI music tools. The agreement with Universal Music Group, Sony Music Group, Warner Music Group, Merlin and Believe outlines four guiding principles, according to Spotify. All AI products developed through this initiative will be licensed in advance, participation will

Spotify is testing a new feature that would allow users to discover music through every credited artist who made it, from songwriters and vocalists to producers and engineers, TechCrunch reports. Discovered within the app’s code by reverse engineer Jane Manchun Wong, “SongDNA” appears to create a visual, credit-based web of connections between musical collaborators. Screenshots shared by Wong show how users could tap into an artist’s credits to uncover other projects they’ve worked on, surfa

FLAMENCA Records’ founder STBAN returns with Pa’Siempre, a progressive flamenco rework by Raffa FL featuring Aroa Fernández. Just weeks after his outing on Toolroom Trax, FLAMENCA Records boss STBAN returns to home territory with his latest single ‘PA’SIEMPRE’. Originally a delicate, evocative slice of flamenco house, the track is given a more progressive reworking thanks to a remix from producer Raffa FL. The Italian weaves a haunting topline vocal from famed Spanish flamenco and fusion singe