Ministry of Sound to host memorial event for Midnight Riot co-founder Andy Williams, AKA Yam Who?
A memorial event is set to go ahead this month for Andy Williams, AKA Yam Who?, who passed away “suddenly and unexpectedly” in March. Dance For Yamz celebrates the life and leg
Charli xcx, Four Tet, Shygirl and more sign open letter of solidarity to UK trans community
More than 400 artists and music industry professionals have signed an open letter in solidarity with the UK’s trans community. On April 16, the UK’s Supreme Court ruled to limi
Budakid Talks Self-Doubt, Slow Seasons, and Finding His Own Voice
Budakid’s new one feels like pulling off work early and heading straight to the coast. Better O’be New pairs his signature melodic sense with Rromarin’s voice and some silky
Why You Feel More Like Yourself At A Rave Than In Real Life
In a world that often demands conformity, some of us only truly breathe when the bass drops. For those unfamiliar with the rave scene, it might just look like a chaotic mix of ligh
Vaping Expert On What Makes a Good Vape Pen
For many in the electronic music scene, whether you’re a DJ playing extended sets, a producer locked in the studio, or just enjoying the vibe, finding the right gear is essential
EDC Las Vegas Drops 2025 Lineup For Country-EDM Fusion Stage, YeeDC!
Dust off your dancing boots—the lineup is here for EDC’s country music crossover party, YeeDC! After grabbing headlines and rounding up ravers in its debut at last year’s EDC
UK ticket levy scheme has already contributed £500,000 to grassroots music
A ticket levy scheme in the UK has raised more than £500,000 toward grassroots music, according to The LIVE Trust. With the help of artists including Pulp, Diana Ross, Hans Zimmer
Annie Mac, BICEP and Primal Scream sign open letter in support of Kneecap
Over 40 musicians have signed an open letter offering solidarity to Kneecap after several senior politicians in the UK have called for the Irish rap trio to be removed from festiva
STL Tones ControlHub Review: Does This All-In-One Mixer Deliver?
Table of Contents I’m just going to go out and say it: I hate mixing. I know that mixing is absolutely essential in electronic dance music, but the mixdown process is seriously m
New Report Says Extreme Weather Poses “Existential Threat” To Australian Festival Scene
A new report investigating the impacts of climate change on the Australian festival scene finds that increasing extreme weather events in the country are an immediate threat to its
Outside Lands Confirms Full SOMA Lineup For 2025
Outside Lands has announced the full roster of DJs set to perform on its SOMA stage for 2025. After shedding its roof in favor of a new open-air, 360-degree format last year, the S
Fejká on Simplicity, Perfectionism, and the Tracks That Took a Year
Fejká’s new album Azur, out now on his freshly launched Coexist label, is both a continuation and a shift. Building on the emotional, atmospheric sound he’s known for, the pro
Australian festival season faces “urgent” threat from climate crisis, report finds
Australia’s festival season could become unviable due to the accelerating climate crisis, a report from Green Music Australia has found. The report, titled Rain, Heat, Repeat
Leeds DJ and producer Nick Hannam has died
Leeds-hailing DJ and producer Nick Hannam has passed away, music platform Certified Jackin has confirmed. In a statement shared on Facebook yesterday, April 29, the UK-based house
How to Promote Your Dorm-Room-Recorded EP to Local Radio Stations
Recording music in your dorm room used to be a pipe dream. Now, with a decent mic, free software, and creativity, you can produce an EP that sounds surprisingly polished. But finis
How it’s made: Alignment – Mystical Energy (KNTXT)
Alignment’s Mystical Energy EP marks his seventh release on Charlotte de Witte’s KNTXT imprint, and by this point, it’s clear why he’s a mainstay. The record is fast, focus
7-Eleven Becomes First-Ever Naming Sponsor For Las Vegas’ When We Were Young Festival
Try not to spill your Slurpee in the mosh pit—7-Eleven is the new presenting sponsor of Las Vegas emo festival When We Were Young. The global convenience store chain announced ye
Maverick Helicopters Returns With 10-Minute “Electric Sky” Tours Above EDC Las Vegas
Maverick Helicopters, the official helicopter charter for EDC Las Vegas, is back with its exclusive Electric Sky flight offering for 2025, offering 10-minute aerial tours of Insomn
Trailer released for new drama film centred around Berlin techno scene
The first trailer for Rave On, an upcoming film centred around the Berlin techno scene, has been released. According to Variety, the drama will follow a musician on a “rave o
Thousands rally in Germany after police kill Black man outside nightclub
Nationwide protests are taking place across Germany after a police officer shot and killed a 21-year-old Black man outside a nightclub in Oldenburg. On Sunday, April 20, a 27-year-