This month’s selection brings together a mix of familiar names and producers who are gradually moving into wider view. Artists like BLOND:ISH and Dennis Ferrer represent long running figures whose influence still runs through the genre, while newer names such as Fleur Shore, ESSEL and Sam Collins continue to expand their reach across labels and[…]
Every Miami Music Week introduces new stages and new takeovers, but few feel as ambitious as Open Air at the Racetrack at Hialeah Park Casino. The historic property, long associated with thoroughbred racing and Miami’s golden age of leisure, will host its first-ever electronic music event when Black Coffee headlines the venue during this year’s[…]
Every March, Miami transforms into the ultimate playground for electronic music lovers, and Miami Music Week 2026 is shaping up to be absolutely massive. Running March 24-29, this year’s edition promises more than 200 events spanning every corner of the electronic spectrum before Ultra Music Festival takes over Bayfront Park for the grand finale. While[…]
Outside Lands is officially locked in for August 7–9, 2026, and while the festival spans rock, hip-hop, and pop, this year’s lineup makes one thing clear, electronic music will dominate Golden Gate Park. Set against the sprawling fields of Golden Gate Park, the three-day San Francisco staple continues to evolve into a multi-genre powerhouse. But[…]
If you have been going to festivals and shows for a while, you already know the clothing part stops being an afterthought. It turns into a practical decision that also communicates taste. You see it in every room and on every festival ground. People dress for the music, for the crowd they came with, and[…]
For more than two decades, Chuck Daniels has operated at the intersection of house and techno while remaining firmly rooted in Detroit’s musical lineage. Raised on the city’s deep record culture and shaped by early crate digging at shops like Record Time and Melodies & Memories, Daniels built his reputation through a mix of production[…]
After last year’s mainstage catastrophe at Tomorrowland, new safety protocols were required for the Belgian festival. While they rebounded amazingly in just a few short days, everyone was saddened to have been robbed of a beautiful stage design. Local authorities in Boom and Rumst, the Belgian municipalities that oversee the festival grounds and DreamVille camping[…]
Few artists in house music have balanced longevity and evolution as deliberately as EDX. With more than two billion streams, global residencies spanning Ibiza to Las Vegas, and over two decades at the helm of Sirup Music, Maurizio Colella has built an ecosystem that extends far beyond the DJ booth. His first original release of[…]
What We’ll Cover At A Glance If you are an artist or producer reading this, you already understand how important physical touchpoints are. Music lives in headphones and on streaming platforms, but culture spreads through what people wear, share, and post. A shirt or hoodie with your logo on it becomes part of someone’s daily[…]
The as they are being called “Techno Files” Developments continue across the European festival circuit as organizers respond to ongoing misconduct allegations involving several hard techno DJs. While Tomorrowland has removed certain artist names from its online lineup, Kappa FuturFestival has publicly confirmed it is suspending performances tied to the controversy pending further developments. Kappa[…]
March has arrived, and that can only mean one thing—the most electrifying week in the dance music world is just around the corner! Miami Music Week 2026 is fast approaching, with top-tier lineups nearly locked in. Now is the perfect time to map out your ultimate party itinerary. With an overwhelming number of events to choose from,[…]
Adding to the 25th anniversary celebrations of A State of Trance, Armin van Buuren has now unveiled the official album compilation. Celebrating both the legacy and future of trance, Armin van Buuren has now shared the official album compilation of the 25th anniversary of A State of Trance (ASOT). Founded in 2001 as a weekly radio show, ASOT has[…]
Armin van Buuren marks a quarter-century of his iconic A State Of Trance platform with a definitive compilation of anthems that defined the genre.
Following the massive Phase 1 lineup revealed back in December, Electric Forest just announced artist additions for the 2026 event taking place June 25-28 in Rothbury, Michigan. Highlighted additions to Electric Forest’s 2026 lineup include melodic architect Lane 8, global dance hitmaker Galantis, and live and newly reunited electronic improvisers EOTO, alongside Aron Magner of The Disco Biscuits[…]
On March 7, Detroit techno pioneer Jeff Mills presents Cinemix: Metropolis Metropolis live at the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre, performing an original electronic score in real time to Fritz Lang’s 1927 silent masterpiece Metropolis. One of only two U.S. presentations ever, the event marks a rare crossover moment for San Francisco’s arts calendar, bringing underground[…]
A great track can inspire fellow artists even a decade after its initial release. Joris Voorn has looked back on an iconic production from 1996 for his latest offering. While music and the industry itself have shifted wildly over the last 30 years, plenty of producers continue to look to the 90s trance and techno[…]
Joris Voorn breathes new life into a 1996 trance classic, updating Ferry Corsten’s iconic ‘Don’t Be Afraid’ for the modern dance floor.
N-Trance have returned with ‘Higher’, their first original single in 22 years, marking a new chapter for the legendary UK dance act. Alongside the release, the group unveiled an official music video, reintroducing the unmistakable energy that defined their crossover dominance in the 1990s. Consequently, the comeback reconnects longtime fans with a sound rooted in[…]
Barcelona has always operated on its own frequency. While the rest of Europe’s major cities have spent the last decade chasing bigger line-ups and increasingly homogenised festival experiences, the Catalan capital has been quietly nurturing something far more interesting at street level. For this instalment of The Local’s Guide, we handed the keys to Sara[…]
Discover the authentic pulse of Barcelona through the eyes of local insiders, featuring essential tips for navigating the city’s underground electronic scene and the upcoming MOSTRA Festival.
If you live in a music city long enough, you learn that housing costs shape your calendar, your energy, and how long you can stay close to the people who help you grow. When rent climbs, a lot of musicians respond in predictable ways, they take on extra shifts, they cancel studio time, they skip[…]
