Photographer credit: Emma Summerton Laufey has said that Snow White is about “the never ending chase for perfection that comes with being a woman.” She recorded it for her new album A Matter of Time, which comes out August 22 and was produced with Spencer Stewart and Aaron Dessner. She’s been playing it on tour[…]
Credit: “A Little More” music video by Ed Sheeran, directed by Emil Nava, produced by Ammolite Machine, Atlantic Records UK. Official video premiered on Ed Sheeran’s YouTube channel. Screenshot used under fair use for commentary (video embedded as well below) When Ed Sheeran released “A Little Bit More,” it quickly became a powerful statement about[…]
Image credit: Object & Animal, Director of Photography Norm Li (taken from the music video embedded below) So, Chappell Roan’s “The Subway” is really making waves right now—hitting number one on Spotify’s Daily Top Songs USA chart and climbing quickly on the Official Singles Chart in the UK. It’s become a fan favorite ever since[…]
Image Cred: Ethel Cain If you’ve spent any time with Ethel Cain’s Waco, Texas, especially as the closer to her album Willoughby Tucker, I’ll Always Love You, you know it’s an experience. Clocking in at over 15 minutes, it’s this slow, soul-crushing, atmospheric journey that builds and breaks you at once. Critics have noted how[…]
DJ Mag just announced the world-renowned Top 100 DJs Awards ceremony will be hosted at Ibiza’s revolutionary new nightclub, [UNVRS], on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. The 32nd edition of the Top 100 DJs will gather the world’s leading electronic artists to celebrate the most coveted awards in the scene, including the title of World’s No.1[…]
Table of Contents There are very few wireless headphones that I actually reach for consistently, and even fewer that manage to blend practicality with a sound profile I don’t have to constantly EQ. The thinksound OV202w was a bit of a wild card when I first saw it pop up—compact design, wooden accents, and a[…]
“Elodie” is arriving earlier than planned, and for good reason. We wanted this one out in the world without waiting for the calendar to catch up. Pørtl has a way of locking into an idea and letting it breathe without piling on unnecessary layers, and this track is a perfect example. It comes from a[…]
Earlier today, Cassian shared on Instagram that he went from “my stomach kinda hurts” to “you’re going into emergency surgery” in less than 24 hours. It was a sudden turn of events. He expressed gratitude to the doctors, nurses, and surgical team who took care of him. While Cassian didn’t release an official statement, his[…]
Perfect timing! The Auris presents Arc Music Festival has just announced its Arc After Dark afterparty series. With over 35 events across 5 days and 100+ artists, including afterparty exclusives, Arc takes over the city of Chicago for its 5th edition during Labor Day Weekend. Per usual, the lineup mostly mirrors the best House and[…]
Bassheads, it’s time to snap back into full send mode as NGHTMRE is officially back. After two years of near silence on the album front, the LA-based producer and DJ just dropped the news: his brand-new album and live tour are on the way, and it’s called MINDFULL. Known for genre-defining collabs like ‘REDLIGHT’ with[…]
Tomorrowland’s iconic forest stage is coming to Colombia, the U.S., and Australia. The CORE stage will be travelling for a global festival tour. In 2026, CORE is going global as it travels to Medellín, Los Angeles, and Melbourne with a series of unique festivals that blend music and nature. For the first time ever, the[…]
Creamfields enjoys another epic weekend in Cheshire Photo by Jack Kimber When it comes to dance music festivals, there are big weekends, and then there’s Creamfields. Returning to Daresbury, Cheshire from August 21–24, the 2025 edition is gearing up to be one of the most ambitious in its history. Rockstar Energy Presents Creamfields will see[…]
In the heart of Ibiza, a new icon has emerged, not from the DJ booth, but from the dance floor itself. Jack Kay, a regular lad from Newcastle, has become the unexpected star of the season, earning the legendary title of “Ibiza Final Boss” thanks to a viral TikTok video. The clip, which has been[…]
Bound To Divide’s story is the definition of persistence paying off. He went from grinding out tracks in his spare time while working in IT to signing with labels like Monstercat Silk, landing music placements in Rocket League, building a thriving YouTube channel, and growing his sample pack business into something that even artists like[…]
ULTRA Worldwide’s esteemed underground brand RESISTANCE has unveiled its final lineup for the inaugural edition of RESISTANCE London, debuting at the iconic Drumsheds venue on Friday, September 26 – Saturday, September 27, 2025. Marking RESISTANCE’s first multi-day, standalone event in Europe, RESISTANCE London will be a landmark moment for the brand’s tenth anniversary celebration and continued international expansion. RESISTANCE London’s lineup adds a[…]
Tomorrowland is bringing its world-famous CORE stage to the United States for the very first time. The European festival giant today unveiled a series of 2026 festivals under its globetrotting CORE house and techno event series, with debut stops in Los Angeles, California, and Melbourne, Australia, and a return to Medellín, Colombia, set to mark[…]
Table of Contents The Novation Launch Control XL 3 which only recently dropped feels like the kind of controller that was built to live at the center of a hybrid studio. And I mean hybrid in almost every sense of the word too, not just toing the lien between stage and DAW. I’m talking about[…]
Rising genre-defier Luck (@iamluck) makes a fearless entrance with her debut project It Wasn’t Luck – The LP, a deeply personal and expansive 17-track album out now on all streaming platforms. Rooted in alt-R&B but unconstrained by genre, the LP weaves together hip-hop, pop, and rock to tell a story that’s as spiritual as it[…]
We are less than one month out from North Coast Music Festival, Chicagoland’s premier electronic music event, set to take place at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, IL from Friday, August 29 – August 31, 2025. Celebrating its 15th anniversary, this year’s lineup is nothing short of stellar, with top tier headliners bolstered by a strong support lineup.[…]
Photo Credit to the official Tomorrowland Website Tomorrowland is once again opening the door to dreamers. The world-renowned festival’s educational platform, Tomorrowland Academy, has officially launched its DJ Competition, giving rising artists across the globe the rare chance to perform at Tomorrowland Brasil 2025 — one of the most iconic stages in electronic music. The[…]
Elements Music Festival is just a few days away, and excitement is really starting to rise. I had a sensational time last year and cannot wait to be back in the Poconos. I can confidently say it is the best dance festival in the North East. The festival is situated next to the Poconos Raceway in the middle[…]
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