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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 LP, Bloomberg Law reports. The transaction includes the forgiveness of pre-bankruptcy secured loans and $45.8 million in bankruptcy financing, according to court records. The ap…

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 about how he was able to provide stadium-surrounding sound for Rüfüs Du Sol for their recent stadium tour finale in Pasadena, CA. What were the biggest acoustical challenges the R…

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 festival. – Zach Salafia Skrillex & ISOxo – Fuze Brostep is back — and it’s arriving in the form of Skrillex and ISOxo’s debut collaboration, “Fuze.” The track made its ex…

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 neither state was meant to be permanent. “When we looked at the names of the songs on this EP, they all had something in common with the word ‘breathe,'” said Pall and Taggart. …

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. Raised by a piano-playing father and steeped in classical music from a young age, the trance icon says he developed a fluency in melody and structure that shaped the way he built trac…

Tomorrowland‘s Symphony of Unity is finally taking its show from the stage to streaming platforms. The orchestral collective, which has been turning EDM bangers into cinematic experiences at Tomorrowland since 2015, today released its debut recording, a symphonic version of Sebastian Ingrosso and Tommy Trash’s generational dance anthem “Reload.” The timing makes sense. After performing at Tomorrowland’s flagship festival in Belgium, selling out two Brussels shows and appearing at the Las Vegas Sphere for the scintillating UNITY series, Symphony of Unity has proven there’s serious demand for electronic music reimagined with strings and brass. Now that proof of…

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 24, 2025 IMANU feat. A Girl Named Sue – Bleak Sam Gellaitry – LOVE ON ME SWIM – Run Away Klo & SVDKO – ROUND N’ ROUND BARELY ALIVE – HANDS UP Just A Gent – machine_age Daktyl feat. No/Me – Something Better ToMix – Bermuda ATLiens feat. One True God – CUTTING TIES (Felmax…

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 24, 2025 Martin Garrix & Saksham feat. Scott Quinn – Ain’t Letting You Down The Chainsmokers – The Cure Fred again.., Caribou & MC Teteu – Facilita Skrillex & ISOxo – Fuze GRiZ – Funk You Up! MEDUZA – No Sleep Armin van Buuren & KI/KI – Put Your Bassline Hardwell – Retrograde 2025 Kayzo – OVERLOAD 2K The post EDM.com O…

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 return to form for the dubstep icon. Out now via Skrillex’s storied OWSLA label, the track begins with a dreamlike piano ballad, awash in a haze of atmospheric pads you’d expect…

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 found out that the simple act of putting your hands in the air made all the problems hanging in it melt away. The music of ORIGO showcases Garrix’s evolution from teenage prodigy …

It’s out with with Cube and in with the new for deadmau5, who is officially retiring his influential stage production ahead of a brand-new album and reimagined live show. The subversive Cube, which debuted back in 2010, evolved from a relatively modest structure into a 260-ton behemoth by its final v3 iteration, featuring 360° rotation, dynamic tilting and over 600 customizable LED panels that created stunning visuals synchronized to his music. Prevalently considered a breakthrough for electronic music stagecraft, the ambitious production required a team of technicians, custom-built software and millions to develop and transport. We’re now able to confirm that the…

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 joining Major Lazer as a permanent member. “The vibe that I got from the beat was almost sensual but rude at the same time—it had this badgyal energy that I really liked,” Foster …

The Royal Grove is making history in Lincoln, Nebraska, bringing global superstar talent to the state and establishing itself as a new stop on the international dance music circuit. Originally built in 1933, the venue underwent a $2.2 million renovation and production upgrade under owners Alexandru Grigorescu and Violet Rowell, transforming it into Lincoln’s premier music destination for world-class artists. Since reopening, the venue has hosted numerous sold-out shows featuring top-tier acts including Steve Aoki, DJ Diesel, NERVO, Deorro, Flux Pavilion, San Holo, Kompany, and Adventure Club, marking some of the biggest nights in Nebraska’s electronic music history. …

ISOxo and Knock2 outdid themselves with the inaugural year of niteharts festival at Snapdragon Stadium in their hometown of San Diego. Check out highlights from Dancing Astronaut’s coverage of niteharts 2025 below. Featured image: Eric Dew The post ISOxo and Knock2 deliver triumphant debut of niteharts festival in their hometown of San Diego appeared first on Dancing Astronaut. View the full article ~external link~

Sterling Angel returns with his latest single, ‘World Is Mine,’ a track that amplifies his signature blend of dark Trance energy, industrial grit, and emotionally charged textures. Following the release of ‘Savage God,’ this new track sees Sterling Angel sharpen his focus, pushing deeper into the driving, primal sonics that continue to shape his sonic identity. Adding another layer to the release, ‘World Is Mine’ also arrives with a remix that reinterprets the original’s energy through a fresh lens, expanding the single’s impact and reach. Driven by pulsing arpeggiators, layered synth work, and shadowy vocal textures, ‘World Is Mine’ balances intensity with control – a …

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 forward-thinking ideas, both within the studio and beyond. Whether through his event brand, Vice City, his production academy, The Underground Institute, or his radio show, All The S…

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 Rubalcava) began performing across Southern California before expanding into U.S. club markets. His breakout single “Make Love” surpassed 291,000 streams on Spotify, building his reputat…

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 revealed lineup only amplifies the buzz. This year marks a new chapter for the festival as it moves to Steele Indian School Park. The historic downtown venue features lush green space…

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 drew powerful crowd reactions. – Alex Lambeau Layton Giordani, GENESI & Be No Rain – Call You Back GENESI teams up with Layton Giordani and vocalist Be No Rain for “Call …

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 in 2026. This 21+ event promises to be one of the most anticipated New Year’s Eve celebrations in New York City. DJ Snake, born William Grigahcine, has established himself as one of…

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 shuttered since October 2024. The permit filing raises immediate questions: Is this the end of the Brooklyn Mirage as fans know it, or simply a necessary teardown to make way for somethi…

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 island’s most unmissable nights. Drawing crowds week after week and featuring guests like Steve Angello, Anyma, Peggy Gou, Keinemusik, and more, the Diynamic Records boss turned the…

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 channels the iconic Ibizan party spirit against a stunning seaside backdrop. The venue features three sparkling pools, a private beach, and one of the region’s largest LED screens—cr…

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, open-air celebrations that bring the world’s biggest international talent straight to your doorstep. And here’s the kicker – alongside Pacha ICONS, they’re also launching Pure Pacha, …

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 After teasing it throughout the majority of the year, Jackie Hollander has finally turned in “You Go I Go,” which is out now on Three Six Zero Recordings. Built on catchy melodies …