Lightning in a Bottle (LIB) is billed as “a place where the ordinary fades and the extraordinary takes its place.” This year, that sentiment felt more true than ever. From May 21-25, the shores of Buena Vista Lake—near Bakersfield, California—once again became a vivid portal of creativity, connection, and self-discovery. Attendees packed their bags, ready[…]
Bitbird’s create together vol.5 is more than a compilation. It’s a case study in what can happen when community, curiosity, and care sit at the center of a creative process. This year’s edition features 28 artists from 13 countries, including MIRZHA, who appears alongside collaborator Insowmya on their track “FOREVER.” In this interview, MIRZHA opens[…]
For Massano, growth didn’t come with a single track or a viral breakthrough. It came with time, discipline, and a steady commitment to carving out his own lane—and Natural is the reward for that patience. Having dropped just over six weeks ago, April 25th, via his own label, Simulate, the debut album collects collaborations with[…]
Image Cred: Liam Oz For their second release together, edapollo and Juno Mamba leaned into a brighter, more expansive energy. The result is “U Always,” a vibrant, summery counterpoint to their earlier collaboration, “Drifter” — and a natural evolution for two artists who approach collaboration without ego. Released via Mushroom Music back on May 9th,[…]
Image Cred: Brian Park StrataSonic leans into its left-of-center identity with a sharp remix package from ANiML, out now digitally, with a physical drop following June 20. Titled Star Walk: The Remixes, the EP pulls three cuts from ANiML’s debut mini-album and runs them through the lens of three producers who don’t really follow templates:[…]
Tragedy hit Drumcode‘s label lead and producer, Adam Beyer, and his family recently. His daughter has been in intensive care for the last week after a speeding car struck her while crossing the road. The accident occurred in Ibiza, where Adam Beyer holds the Resistance Residency at Amnesia Ibiza. The Accident Beyer recently got on[…]
OMRI. returns to Crosstown Rebels with Nothing Wrong—a three-track EP that gives equal weight to vocal-driven hooks, off-kilter club engineering, and a high-caliber remix from AYYBO. Out June 6, it’s a clean, efficient release that covers multiple angles of his style without feeling forced. The Love Mix leads with clear intent. There’s a full vocal[…]
Marshmello, Ellie Goulding, and AVAION have teamed up to release their debut collaborative single, “Save My Love.” Arriving today, the track marks a first-time union of dance music titans, as the superstar EDM producer-DJ and award-winning British singer-songwriter combine forces alongside German melodic talent AVAION for a summer house tune overflowing with dancefloor euphoria. Taking[…]
Think of the Queen of Pop, Madonna. Now, imagine her as Veronica Electronica. Yes, you read that right. The pop icon recently took to social media to introduce her fans to her new alter ego, Veronica Electronica. The announcement came as a prelude to her forthcoming electrifying remix album, promising to take her fans on[…]
Chippy Nonstop doesn’t really do half-measures. Her new double A-side Famous, out now via HARD Recs, lands with the kind of energy that doesn’t wait for permission. Across two tracks—Famous and Talk Shit—she pushes hard into the chaos and thrill of nightlife, mixing personal commentary with production that hits fast and doesn’t overthink. The title[…]
A private electronic music party in Puerto Colombia, Colombia, turned into a scene of horror this Monday, June 2nd, leaving three people dead and nine injured after armed assailants opened fire indiscriminately on attendees. The massacre, which unfolded at Finca Villa Olvega near the Papiros Toll Booth, has shocked the coastal municipality and ignited a[…]
Label boss HI-LO unveils his first solo release of 2025 with ‘United In Trance’, out June 6 on his imprint, HILOMATIK. Following a massive start to the year with ‘INFERNO’ (with KASABLANCA), ‘Born To Love’ (featuring Sarah de Warren) on HILOMATIK, and ‘Work That Body’ (with Temper) on Armada, the Dutch producer returns to the[…]
Rise Festival is back with the first drop of big names for its 2025 edition. The world’s biggest independent ski and music festival returns to Les 2 Alpes from 6–13 December for another week of snow, cutting-edge music and non-stop parties in the mountains. For more info and tickets, visit http://www.rise-festival.com. The 2025 soundtrack comes[…]
Fresh off the release of Time & Space on Magnetic Magazine Recordings, D&S are back with an exclusive guest mix that captures exactly where their heads are at. Episode 260 of the Magnetic Mix series runs right at 60 minutes and showcases the duo’s club sensibility with a sharp ear for melody, tension, and floor[…]
Goldman Sachs has recently revised its near-term outlook for the music industry for the first time since implementing this tracking methodology. According to an article from Billboard, the multinational investment bank and financial services company just lowered global growth expectations for the music industry for the next five years, as well as its forecast for[…]
In a significant move within the live entertainment industry, Fever, a global live events discovery platform, has acquired UK-based ticketing company DICE. This acquisition aims to create the world’s leading independent live entertainment technology platform, enhancing experiences for fans, artists, and venues alike. Fever, founded in 2014 and valued at $1.8 billion, has rapidly expanded its presence,[…]
Following their introspective first single Drifter, Juno Mamba and edapollo reunite for U Always—a brighter, more optimistic track built around warm synths, pulsing rhythm, and a shared creative chemistry that doesn’t overthink it. It’s a summer-ready follow-up that captures the joy of making something that clicks without needing to explain why. In this interview, Juno[…]
From humble beginnings as a university project to becoming one of the most respected names in electronic music, Anjunabeats marks its 25th anniversary with its most ambitious physical release to date: the Anjuna25 Anniversary Vinyl Box Set. Curated by label founders Above & Beyond and James Grant, this meticulously designed collection spans 25 years of[…]
TikTok changed how people discover music. The app that took short videos and turned unknown tracks into viral hits overnight is taking this further now. This June 3, 2025, they launched a new platform called TikTok for Artists. The new platform is designed for musicians looking to grow their audience and manage their music journey.[…]
Arizona’s Relentless Beats has rolled out the lineup for this year’s edition of Goldrush. The leading Southwest promoter’s long-running old-west-meets-EDM festival will make an anticipated return to its original home at Rawhide Western Town in Chandler, Arizona, on September 12-13. Back at the western town attraction, replete with old-timey infrastructure like a saloon and general[…]
Table of Contents Sennheiser just rolled out something small that’s going to make a big difference in how wireless audio sounds across your devices. The Sennheiser BTD 700 is a new Bluetooth dongle designed to unlock high-end audio performance in a super compact form. It’s tiny—just 24mm long and 2.2 grams—but packed with support for[…]
