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Will Clarke Announces His Retirement From DJing

Renowned DJ and music producer Will Clarke has officially announced his departure from the DJ scene, catching fans off guard. Known for blending house, techno, and bass with an unmistakable style, Will Clarke the news through a video shared on X (formerly known as Twitter), with a playful caption, “It’s official people I’m hanging up[…]

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Woman Found Dead On First Day Of Burning Man 2024

A female Burning Man participant died on the first day of this year’s festival in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert on Sunday. Burning Man emergency services personnel responded to a report of an unresponsive individual at 11:29AM in Black Rock City, according to a festival statement. Live saving measures were “immediately attempted but were unsuccessful,” organizers[…]

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Finnish EDM Artists Join Forces to Form Luxonia

Finnish Artists United into a Giant Collective – Luxonia Includes Almost 20 DJs & Producers of Electronic Dance Music! Website | Instagram | Artists | Spotify | Top 30 In a groundbreaking move for the Finnish electronic dance music (EDM) scene, nearly 20 prominent artists have come together to form Luxonia, a collective that is[…]

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Disclosure & Steve Angello To Play B2B At Creamfields 2024

Disclosure has been revealed as the secret special guest for Creamfields 2024, playing B2B with Steve Angello. Guy Lawrence will represent the Grammy-nominated house duo in the absence of his brother Howard at this year’s festival, which is back in Daresbury, Cheshire, in the Northwest of England this weekend, August 22-25. The two-hour set will[…]

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Portola Music Festival Unveils Full Run Of City-Wide Portola Week Parties

Portola Music Festival has unveiled the full run of shows for Portola Week, the San Francisco festival’s four-night run of pre-parties and afterparties. Portola Week will kick off two days before the festival on September 26 and run through its end on September 29, giving Bay Area dance fans a chance to dive even deeper[…]

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Meet Mish: The Rising Star Set to Takeover the Hardstyle World

Australian-born artist Mish has firmly established herself in the hardstyle world, igniting the scene with her unique blend of kickrolls and unparalleled energy. Since moving to the Netherlands in 2017 to chase her dreams, Mish has rapidly climbed the ranks, becoming one of the leading female figures in the hardstyle and rawstyle scenes. Mish’s journey[…]

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BOO Seattle Adds More Bass Heavyweights To 2024 Lineup

Insomniac has added a brigade of top-notch bass artists to the 2024 lineup for BOO Seattle. Entering its fourth year in Washington, the two-day Halloween weekend rave will return to Seattle’s WAMU Theater on October 25 and 26. Over 40 leading dance acts will perform across three stages. Today’s phase two lineup announcement features seven[…]

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Ferris Wheel Fire Injures 30 At Germany’s Highfield Festival

A Ferris wheel at Germany’s Highfield Festival caught fire on Saturday, injuring at least 30 people. The incident at the three-day camping festival near Leipzig occurred at around 9PM during a performance from German rapper Ski Aggu. The fire, which broke out in an empty gondola, soon spread to a neighboring gondola. Most injuries were[…]

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After 25 Years, Shambhala Is Still A Beacon For The Underground

Behind a fleet of camping trailers in a small but dense patch of cedar trees, I meet Dylan Lane in front of his “house.” The small and sturdy wooden shack, one of countless site modifications made to Salmo River Ranch for the annual arrival of Shambhala, isn’t a residence. But every July, when Canada’s premier[…]

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Festival Report Card: Elements Music & Arts Festival 2024

From August 9th to 11th, 2024, Pennsylvania was the place to be for the Elements Music & Arts Festival! With a lineup packed with diverse electronic music, attendees danced under the stars in a beautiful outdoor setting. Car camping and glamping were on the menu, offering different ways to enjoy the festival vibe. The art[…]

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Medusa Sunbeach Becomes Spain’s First Festival To Offer Drink-Spiking Test Kits

Spain’s Medusa Sunbeach Festival has introduced an on-site location where attendees can test if their drink has been spiked. The six-day house, techno, and hard dance event, which returned to Valencia’s Playa Cullera from August 7-12, featured a dedicated tent with test kits that can detect GHB, a colorless and odorless psychoactive substance that has[…]

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London’s Fabric Set to Upgrade Room 1 Sound System After 25 Years

London’s iconic fabric club is set to enhance its legendary Room 1 sound system for the first time since its opening. After 25 years of delivering high-quality sound to the club’s loyal patrons, the team has announced a significant upgrade, focusing on preserving its signature sound while boosting performance. The overhaul will see the fabric‘s[…]

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BICEP’s Matt McBriar Recovers After Brain Tumor Surgery

BICEP‘s Matt McBriar is currently recovering after undergoing surgery to remove a non-cancerous brain tumor. As Matt McBriar focuses on his health, his duo partner Andy Ferguson will continue performing solo for their upcoming shows. Matt McBriar shared the news on Instagram, explaining that he first began experiencing unusual headaches and fatigue in late 2023.[…]

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Tickets Still Available For Burning Man Festival (2024)

Table of Contents Burning Man 2024 is breaking tradition this year as tickets remain available just days before the festival kicks off in the Black Rock Desert, Nevada. Historically, tickets have sold out in mere minutes, but slower sales have led to an unexpected opportunity for non-registered buyers to join the event. In previous years,[…]

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8 Activities To Spice Up Your Splash House Weekend 2

Splash House isn’t just another festival—it’s a full-blown takeover of Palm Springs’ hottest hotel pool venues. With temperatures pushing 100 degrees, it’s a test of endurance, but that’s part of the thrill. Beyond the blistering heat, Splashmates can dive into a range of on-site activities crafted to keep you cool and in the groove. Explore[…]

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Damian Lazarus’ Day Zero Tulum Unveils 2025 Lineup

The 2025 lineup for Damian Lazarus’ famous Day Zero Tulum is here. The legendary winter party will return to the jungles of Tulum, Mexico, on January 11. The Crosstown Rebels boss has curated another sunset-to-sunrise affair packed with performances from trailblazing tastemakers, forward-thinking selectors, and unique live acts found on the fringes of contemporary house[…]