Brooklyn-based Tommy Value gives big-room techno a tropical twist with Gávea Groove, his debut full-length EP. Inspired by a recent trip to Brazil, Gavea Groove interprets the vibrant sights, sounds, and communal energy of Carnival through a techno lens. The result is a driving hardgroove sound marked by swung Latin percussion, bursts of samba ear[…]
Table of Contents KSHMR just dropped something that could flip your whole production style. If you’re a producer who’s ever tried mixing traditional Indian sounds into EDM tracks, you know the struggle—loop libraries only go so far. That’s why the launch of Bloom KSHMR is kind of a big deal. Developed in partnership with Excite[…]
Table of Contents Walt Disney Records just dropped the TRON: Catalyst soundtrack, and if you’re even slightly into electronic beats, you’re going to want to hear this. The soundtrack, available now on all major digital platforms, comes from UK-based composer Dan Le Sac. Known for his work with Scroobius Pip, Le Sac leans into a[…]
Image Credit: THC Dispensary Austin Lounge For a new business to create a real buzz in a city like Austin, it needs to be special. The local cannabis scene has taken flight, and now you’ve got to do your work when you’re on the hunt for a spot that just gets your vibe. Luckily, a[…]
Held at San Diego’s scenic Waterfront Park, Into The Horizon merges high-energy dance music with one of the most picturesque settings the West Coast has to offer. With the downtown skyline on one side and the Pacific Ocean just steps away on the other, it’s a location that doesn’t need much to feel magical. Still,[…]
You don’t need the most extravagant outfit, the biggest following, or the wildest energy to become someone that everybody loves to rave with. The people we remember most are the ones who make us feel safe, seen, and alive. Here are five ways to be everyone’s favorite raver. Read The Energy Being fun doesn’t always[…]
Image Credit: NewDeez If you’re searching for the best dispensary in Washington DC, you’re not alone. The city has no shortage of options, but not all dispensaries are created equal. Whether you’re after boutique flowers, medical-grade green, or just a spot with good energy, we’ve got you covered. This list rounds up ten of the[…]
This month’s techno chart is summed up by six different releases. Including, yet another preview from Adam Beyer’s upcoming L.P. which is a collaboration with Chris Avantgarde in the form of a massive tune titled, “Desolate Lands.” You can find it right at the top. Plus, Polygonia’s L.P. on Dekmantel is represented here with four[…]
Out yesterday, June 26 via Monstercat, “never mine” is the second collaboration between WHIPPED CREAM and BKAYE. Built on haunting vocal loops, ambient sound design, and a club-ready backbone, the record follows their 2024 single “real 4 me” and continues to explore the emotional lane both artists have carved out. With WHIPPED CREAM’s voice and[…]
ENSOULED’s latest release sees Moroccan artist Nawfel stepping firmly into his own with the “Cosmos” EP, a three-track transmission from the intersection of soul, rhythm, and underground finesse. Shaped by a lifelong relationship with movement, rhythm, and the craft of musical storytelling, Nawfel’s evolution from breakdance pioneer to selector to producer finds a new high watermark[…]
After a decade of pushing the edges of Mexico’s electronic underground, Theus Mago is entering a new chapter with MUN/SEA—his debut album, due June 6 on DGTL Records. Known for his earlier work’s dark, club-driven DNA, the producer (real name Mateo) now widens the aperture with an expressive, genre-defying LP that navigates parenthood, sonic nostalgia,[…]
Table of Contents This is a guest Op-Ed by Pablo G Velez When it comes to bringing international talent into the United States, music industry professionals face a critical question: should we pursue an O-1B or a P-1B visa for our artist? While the instinct may be to search for the “better” option, the more[…]
Toman’s had a serious run this year. After launching his own label, High Ceilings, and dropping two standout singles, the Amsterdam-based producer is now stepping up for his first official release on Solid Grooves. And it’s the one everyone’s been asking about. Verano En NY, out June 27, has been floating in ID limbo for[…]
It’s all about Demi Riquísimo in June 2025. His latest on Semi Delicious is a barrage of high-energy house music that gets top seeding this month. It’s a brand of high-tempo house music loaded with melody, rhythm, and euphoria. A breath of fresh air in today’s scene. Krystal Klear and Wh0 played a part in[…]
DUSK and Relentless Beats are back with the 2025 lineup for Tucson’s DUSK Music Festival. The weekend multi-genre festival returns to Jácome Plaza for its ninth edition this November 15-16, packed with 30 musical performances at the crossroads of EDM and alternative across three stages in the heart of downtown Tucson’s Rio Nuevo district. This[…]
For the second Salin Records release of the year, label head Christophe Salin turns the dial inward on “Raw Stuff“: a deeply personal, transportive collection of three original house cuts that shine with emotional clarity and masterful technique. True to Salin’s ethos of narrative-driven electronic music, Raw Stuff is entirely meant to feel like a soul-to-soul conversation. Each[…]
One of Canada’s most innovative plug-in development companies has done it again. Applied Acoustics Systems recently launched Lounge Lizard EP-5, the latest iteration of its beloved electric piano instrument, and it brings fresh life, nuance, and sonic depth to one of the most iconic plugins of the last two decades. Available now for macOS and Windows,[…]
Table of Contents So, Universal Audio just did something pretty exciting — they’ve taken the UAD A-Type Multiband Dynamic Enhancer and made it available natively. That means you no longer need any Apollo or UAD hardware to use this studio-favorite processor. For a long time, this thing was one of UA’s “in-the-know” tools — a[…]
Verknipt Croatia is back on Zrce Beach for a week-long, waterfront hard techno showcase kicking off this weekend. The Dutch promoter’s second annual holiday festival returns to the coastal town of Novalja from June 29 to July 3, with five days and nights of performances from the best selectors in the high-BPM subgenre, spanning beachfront[…]
After a two-year hiatus, Dirtybird CampINN is back with a monumental return for Labor Day Weekend 2025. From August 29th to September 2nd, the beloved resort festival will take over the DoubleTree by Hilton at Universal Orlando in collaboration with Home Bass. This year’s edition will honor Dirtybird’s 20th anniversary with an expanded experience, a[…]
Insomniac has shared the full lineup for EDC Orlando 2025. Expected to attract over 300,000 ravers, the annual East Coast iteration of the festival giant’s famous Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) is back at Tinker Field in Orlando, Florida, for its 14th edition this November 7-9. Over 100 of the industry’s top electronic artists are set[…]