Gianni Firmaio on Authentic Tech House and the Cost of Looking Polished

Gianni Firmaio (@giannifirmaio) is entering March with a release that says a lot about where his sound is headed in 2026. His upcoming three-track EP on Rafa Barrios’ Bandidos label includes “MC Space,” “Lift Me Up,” and “Be One,” and it pushes further into the groove-led, percussive tech house approach he has been refining across[…]

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Ash Pournouri’s Lawsuit Against Avicii Estate Tossed by Court

The long-running legal dispute involving the legacy of Avicii (Tim Bergling) has reached a significant conclusion. On March 4, 2026, the District Court in Sweden dismissed in its entirety the lawsuit filed by Arash “Ash” Pournouri, Avicii’s former manager, against the Avicii family and related entities. Pournouri, who managed Bergling from 2008 to 2016, initiated[…]

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ADE Celebrates 30 Years: Jean‑Michel Jarre Named Guest of Honour

ADE 2026 marks a historic convergence in electronic music legacy; as ADE celebrates its 30-year anniversary. Jean-Michel Jarre is invited as the guest of honor. He will take part in a standout Opening Concert at AFAS Live on October 21, an exclusive ADE Pro keynote, and other appearances. He will reflect on the 50th anniversary of[…]

SAMOH on Defining Success Beyond Numbers as Changing Worlds Lands on KNTXT

SAMOH (@samoh.live) is stepping into a bigger spotlight with Changing Worlds, his four-track debut on Charlotte de Witte’s KNTXT imprint. Built around acid pressure, trance drive, and high-impact club energy, the EP marks a clear step forward for the Rotterdam producer, DJ, and live artist, and it arrives with visible support from de Witte herself,[…]

First Festival Trip: 15 Mistakes To Avoid

Pictures Taken When Our Team Hit Arc Festival In Chicago In 2025 If this is your first time traveling for a festival, the music is rarely the problem. Logistics, pacing, and comfort did. I have watched people spend months anticipating a weekend, then lose hours to avoidable friction because they underestimated how many moving pieces[…]

Steller on Connection Over Trends Ahead of Shifting The Lens

Steller enters 2026 with a release cycle that says a lot about where she is heading as an artist. Her new EP, Shifting The Lens, arrives February 20 as an independent four-track project built around introspection, perception, and personal transformation, and it arrives alongside a headline tour that pushes that vision into rooms across North[…]

BRUX on Creativity, Inclusion, and Her New Album Halcyon Phase

Images Throughout Credited To Eliza Jouin For years, BRUX built her reputation through club-focused electronic music that blended analog synth work with bold vocal writing and high-energy production. With releases on labels including Future Classic, Fool’s Gold Records, and LuckyMe, the Australian-born, New York-based artist developed a catalog rooted in rhythm-driven tracks designed for shared[…]

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David Guetta, Jennifer Lopez – Save Me Tonight

When two global icons collide on a dance record, expectations run high. Fortunately, David Guetta and Jennifer Lopez deliver exactly the kind of late-night energy fans hoped for with their new single ‘Save Me Tonight,’ out now via Warner Records. The track blends Guetta’s stadium-ready production with Lopez’s unmistakable vocal presence, creating a widescreen dance-pop[…]

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Dom Dolla – Addicted to Bass

Few tracks hold the kind of cultural weight in Australia that Puretone’s 1998 anthem ‘Addicted To Bass’ does. Now, nearly three decades later, Dom Dolla is breathing new life into the iconic record with his electrifying rework, ‘Addicted To Bass (Dom Dolla Relapse)’, released today. The remix first surfaced during one of the biggest moments[…]

BlackTape Is Building a Better Way to Find Music

BlackTape is trying to solve a problem that a lot of serious music fans already feel every day. Most discovery tools are built to keep you moving quickly, clicking quickly, and hearing more of what already performs well. BlackTape goes in the other direction. It is a free, open-source desktop app for Windows and macOS[…]

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Tiësto Announces Massive Open-Air London Show at Silverworks Island

Global dance music icon Tiësto is heading back to London this summer for a massive open-air performance at Silverworks Island. Set to take place on Sunday, July 12 from 14:00 to 22:00, the event marks the Dutch superstar’s first major headline appearance in the city in nearly eight years. The 8-hour set will take place at the industrial[…]

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Ultra Australia 2026 Unveils Final Lineup with Zedd, The Chainsmokers & More

Ultra Australia is pulling out all the stops for 2026, and the final lineup announcement proves this year’s edition is set to be absolutely massive. The festival returns to Melbourne’s Flemington Racecourse on Saturday, April 11, followed by Ultra Beach Gold Coast at Broadwater Parklands on Sunday, April 12. Ultra Australia GRAMMY award-winning producer Zedd[…]

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Daskal Makes Life and Death Debut with ‘OD’ Album

Contemporary dance composer and producer Daskal is making waves with his debut on DJ Tennis’s Life and Death label, delivering an album that bridges the gap between club culture and expressive modern dance traditions. The multi-disciplinary artist, who’s built his reputation working with prestigious institutions like the Los Angeles Dance Project and Royal Danish Ballet,[…]

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UNTOLD Festival Reveals First Galactic Acts for the Galaxy Stage

UNTOLD expands the lineup beyond mainstage, unveiling the first artists set to perform at its iconic Galaxy stage, the house and techno home of the 3rd best festival in the world. The first wave includes the highly anticipated return of the music legend Carl Cox, the debuts of Holy Priest and Mau P, and the[…]

The No BS Guide To Starting A Vinyl Collection

What We’ll Be Covering Starting a vinyl collection stayed simple when the early decisions were easy. Most beginners ran into problems for predictable reasons, and in today’s game, it’s no wonder either (though for markedly different reasons, I would argue). They used to buy the cheapest turntable available, then assumed the format sounded worse than[…]

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Gates of Agartha Returns to Croatia’s Cave Romane for 2026 Edition

Gates of Agartha Festival has revealed its 2026 Croatia lineup, and it’s a proper underground affair. The boutique event returns to the historic Cave Romane quarry in Pula from June 4-7. It’s bringing together house and techno heavyweights in one of Europe’s most stunning natural venues. Leading the charge are Dutch duo ANOTR with a[…]