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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

The team behind Fourvenues used to work in nightclubs before they started building software for them. That wealth of experience has led the surging Spanish startup to officially make its debut stateside, where they’re opening offices in Miami and New York. With its cutting-edge technology for the nightlife industry, the company is betting that American nightclubs are ready for the same kind of operational overhaul that turned it into the leading backend infrastructure for some of Europe’s bi

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

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

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

Lane 8 has returned to Above & Beyond’s Anjunadeep with “Stay Still, A Little While,” an uplifting collaboration with German singer-songwriter Jyll. The producer’s first single since the release of 2024’s Childish album, the track first surfaced during his last Red Rocks performance before appearing in his Fall 2025 Mixtape, quickly catching the attention of fans and sparking speculation about an official release. In an Instagram post announcing the track, Lane 8 revealed it began wi

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

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

UNTOLD Dubai has officially revealed its full 2025 lineup, bringing a mix of global superstars and underground icons. Set to take over Dubai Parks and Resorts from November 6-9, the four-day festival boasts one of the most ambitious lineups the region has seen. Headlining the mainstage are Martin Garrix, Armin van Buuren, Axwell, Alan Walker, MEDUZA, Steve Aoki, KSHMR, NERVO, Tchami, Salvatore Ganacci, Jaxomy, and Tujamo, with live performances from J Balvin, YUNGBLUD, Saweetie, and Swae Lee

Sub Focus and Grimes have joined forces for a new single, “Entwined,” an adrenaline-fueled drum & bass track Out now via Casablanca Records, it’s the latest single from Sub Focus’ hotly anticipated concept album Contact, inspired by humanity’s shifting place in the cosmos. Lifting off with Grimes’ sugar-coated, otherworldly vocals, the track opens in a dreamlike haze before accelerating into a rush of shimmering synths. Grimes’ voice melts into Sub Focus’ sleek and propulsive product

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

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

Fred again.. and KETTAMA have reunited for “HARDSTYLE 2,” a new collaboration with Australian hip-hop and alt-punk band Shady Nasty that leans into darker experimental territory. Out now, the restless track finds the duo back in sync after July’s “Air Maxes,” pushing their sound into moodier depths. Despite the tongue-in-cheek lyric, “Hardstyle my style hostile,” this isn’t a hardstyle track. It’s a jungly blend of drum & bass and breakbeat with a touch of angst, anchored by distorted te

The electronic music community is constantly evolving with innovative sounds and approaches to electronic music production. Dropping each Friday, EDM.com’s weekly “Fresh Picks” series discovers new tracks that push genre boundaries and challenge listeners to hear the familiar in unfamiliar ways. EDM.com Fresh Picks: October 31, 2025 Kill Safari – UGS Anna Lunoe – Trick JAWNS – Escape Sharlitz Web & Jessy Covets – Queen of the Dark Akeos – BOTTO

Dropping weekly on Fridays, “On-Deck Circle” is EDM.com’s spotlight on 9 fresh releases from the biggest names in dance music. From club bangers to festival anthems, these releases are primed to soar in both charts and hearts. EDM.com On-Deck Circle: October 31, 2025 Alok & DENNIS – Mimosa (Now And Forever) https://open.spotify.com/track/4cwb11VlH6JanT0s8g7KNO?si=2b1dc3e856604b94 Cassian feat. Matt Ryder – A Feeling I Miss Malaa & ESSE – GROUND Indira

House music gets hazier with “Smoke Up In The Air,” the latest single from ZHU. The collaboration pairs ZHU’s signature shadowy croon with the production prowess of BadWolf, a fast-rising electronic music producer out of Mexico. ZHU has spent years perfecting this aesthetic of hypnotic, after-hours house music, and BadWolf proves a natural collaborator. The smoldering vocals that turned “Faded” into a global dance hit return with the same slink, floating atop a pulsing house beat. Wh

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