One of Canada’s most innovative plug-in development companies has done it again. Applied Acoustics Systems recently launched Lounge Lizard EP-5, the latest iteration of its beloved electric piano instrument, and it brings fresh life, nuance, and sonic depth to one of the most iconic plugins of the last two decades. Available now for macOS and Windows,[…]
After a two-year hiatus, Dirtybird CampINN is officially back in 2025, returning stronger than ever with a new resort venue, fresh experiences, and a massive multi-genre lineup. Taking place over Labor Day Weekend, from Friday, August 29 to Tuesday, September 2, Dirtybird’s beloved resort festival will now be hosted at the DoubleTree by Hilton at[…]
Table of Contents So, Universal Audio just did something pretty exciting — they’ve taken the UAD A-Type Multiband Dynamic Enhancer and made it available natively. That means you no longer need any Apollo or UAD hardware to use this studio-favorite processor. For a long time, this thing was one of UA’s “in-the-know” tools — a[…]
Verknipt Croatia is back on Zrce Beach for a week-long, waterfront hard techno showcase kicking off this weekend. The Dutch promoter’s second annual holiday festival returns to the coastal town of Novalja from June 29 to July 3, with five days and nights of performances from the best selectors in the high-BPM subgenre, spanning beachfront[…]
After a two-year hiatus, Dirtybird CampINN is back with a monumental return for Labor Day Weekend 2025. From August 29th to September 2nd, the beloved resort festival will take over the DoubleTree by Hilton at Universal Orlando in collaboration with Home Bass. This year’s edition will honor Dirtybird’s 20th anniversary with an expanded experience, a[…]
Zeds Dead fans are brimming with excitement this week as we approach what many of us consider our “Super Bowl,” also known as Deadrocks week. The annual Fourth of July takeover will return to Denver next week, starting with Deadrocks (July 2nd & 3rd) and ending with the Deadbeats Backyard Jamboree (July 4th), and the[…]
After getting his Instagram hacked over the weekend, Kompany was able to recover it and announce some massive news alongside it. Kyle Hagberg aka Kompany has announced his Nemesis North American tour this fall which is his biggest headlining tour to date! The LA based bass music producer is hitting the road with a formidable[…]
Insomniac has shared the full lineup for EDC Orlando 2025. Expected to attract over 300,000 ravers, the annual East Coast iteration of the festival giant’s famous Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) is back at Tinker Field in Orlando, Florida, for its 14th edition this November 7-9. Over 100 of the industry’s top electronic artists are set[…]
Table of Contents Regardless of what level of a producer you are, you should probably have several ways to listen to the music you’re working on to see how it’ll sound in different contexts. Headphones are a great start, sure, but those usually have frequency curves built into them that impact the sound you’re listening[…]
The sneak peek of the year is here! Dance music legend Eric Prydz’s HOLOSPHERE 2.0 has been garnering all the rave reviews ever since its introduction in June. Growing in stature with each passing show, the curiosity behind the scenes was palpable. Come Wednesday, a 3-part documentary will go behind the scenes of this epic[…]
Tomorrowland, the world’s largest and most immersive electronic dance music festival is now giving you the chance to dive headfirst into this world with an ultimate all-in adventure, the Global Journey package. This isn’t just a festival ticket; it’s a passport to a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The Global Journey package offers a 10-day experience from July[…]
With Innermost, Rich Mowatt—better known as Solarstone—ventures far beyond the club sphere to deliver what he calls his “most honest longplayer to date.” While his Pure Trance albums and recent singles like Shards and Hope have handled the dancefloor, Innermost offers space for risk-taking and reflection. From the opening moment of Shivelight, a track that[…]
A fiercely independent artist who focuses on releasing via Bandcamp, Romanian producer Gojnea76 has pioneered a new sub-genre with his unlikely marriage of styles, creating what has been described as a logical progression of house music. Braila-born Gojnea76 is noted for playing and producing music that is more extroverted and funk-laden. As the head of[…]
The global electronic dance music (EDM) scene is thriving with top DJs regularly performing at festivals and clubs across international borders. But behind every successful tour lies the ability to seamlessly travel from country to country without running afoul of immigration law. The U.S., with its thriving nightlife and major festivals like EDC Las Vegas[…]
Over the past day, the bass music scene have been buzzing about Kompany’s Instagram account being hacked. Fans and fellow artists watched as his usually active feed became unsettling. From stories about looking for romance, to advertising cam girl sites, Kompany’s page has been flooded with these type of scam posts, which has been quite[…]
On Wednesday, June 18th, Swedish House Mafia (SHM) held their surprise show in Stockholm, where they first played their newest track, Wait So Long. To make things more special for this launch party, it was a three-hour set in their home city. This was all announced immediately after their social media was wiped clean and with[…]
Table of Contents In an era where vinyl has reclaimed its rightful place in the listening room, more and more collectors are seeking ways to showcase not just the sound of their records but also their beauty. Enter the Vylumi Flö, a hand-built LED display system designed specifically to turn your favorite colored or clear[…]
Table of Contents Your record collection says a lot about you, and part of the vinyl culture is displaying and sharing your records with the people you dig. As vinyl and home setups are becoming more popular so does the need to find more storage and display options beyond the standard crate. Enter the Petru[…]
ROHO, the LA-based producer and 3D designer behind the new LP Muscle Memory, leans into feel, motion, and real-time physicality across the project, especially on the standout cut “Just Out Of Reach.” Finger drumming, swing, distortion, and raw textures guide the track forward. But behind every decision is a curated toolkit of plugins that helped[…]
Across two decades of releases, Break has become one of drum & bass’ most respected figures by building his own sonic language: punchy drums, textured low-end, and a sense of balance between grit and musicality that never feels overworked. His work as a producer and label head through Symmetry Recordings has set a high bar,[…]
Tinlicker make a compelling return with their latest remix, reworking The Boxer Rebellion’s beloved track ‘Diamonds.’ into a cinematic, emotionally-charged melodic house anthem. Out today via Remember The Future / [PIAS], the release bridges indie rock and progressive electronica in classic Tinlicker style. Formed in Utrecht by Micha Heyboer and Jordi van Achthoven, the Dutch[…]
