Spotify Weekly Selections
This week is no doubt one of the most exciting in terms of electronic dance music releases, with many potential summer hits being released by the biggest artists in the scene. Be sure to listen to all of them through our dedicated Spotify playlist. After a 3 year period of silence, fan favourite Madeon finally returns with his brand new single 'All My
AMF reveals all-star Phase One lineup announcement
One of the most impressive indoor raves of the year AMF 2019 is slowly approaching. Today the first names were revealed, as the artists prepare to return to the home of the no.1's, Johan Crujiff Arena in Amsterdam on October 19th. It is safe to say that AMF has decided to kick things off with a bang, delivering four a-list DJs within
EDM listed as world’s 3rd most popular genre
An IFPI survey ranked dance/electronic as the world’s 3rd most popular music genre, behind pop and rock with 32% of people saying they typically listen to it. Applying this to the global population of 16-64 year olds would mean an estimated 1.5 billion people typically listen to electronic music. With dance music still considered a fairly underground genre until the turn
Survey shows 73% of musicians have experienced mental health issues
A recent survey from the Record Union concluded that 73% of independent musicians have experienced negative emotions throughout their career. The news follows a more trending awareness on mental health issues within the industry, following the death of Avicii in April 2018. The industry has since moved to make sure artists feel supported, with Axtone star D.O.D dedicating all profits from
Tiësto, Jonas Blue, Rita Ora – Ritual
If you’re looking to kickstart your weekend, ‘Ritual’ is the track that has summer written all over it. English singer Rita Ora teased us on Monday with a tweet announcing the new collaboration, produced by Dutch mastermind Tiësto and the London based producer Jonas Blue. The track seamlessly blends a deep house bassline with a strong synth and a melodic build up
Madeon – All My Friends
After three years of not releasing any music, French producer Madeon is finally back with a fresh track, after his last release 'Shelter' with Porter Robinson in 2016. 'All My Friends' is an easy, groovy, pop/dance crossover track and as his first release of what might become an album in the following months, it is the beginning of the Good
Teo Mandrelli – Gold
Italian DJ and producer Teo Mandrelli is back with another original release, called 'Gold'. He has been keeping himself pretty busy in the past few months, since this is his fourth release of the year, after his successful tracks 'Heart Beat Faster', 'Collide' and 'Follow Me'. Teo has been making a name for himself for quite some time now, with his
Nicky Romero & ZROQ’s ‘WTF!?’ turns 7 years old
The year was 2012 and the world electronic music scene was going through one of its most mainstream moments of all time. The once avant-garde genres, such as house, techno and trance, gave way to a new fever with major shifts in sound. More commercial sounds popped up in the electronic market, mixing elements of all others genres and creating something
Hardwell to release new track ‘Summer Air’ with Trevor Guthrie tomorrow
Dutch producer and boss of Revealed Recordings record label Hardwell is an unstoppable force of nature. Being on top of the game for many years with an extensive list of hit after hit, it's no secret that Hardwell changed the entire playing field with his production skills and adept nature behind the decks. In a shocking turn of events, it
Disclosure’s debut ‘Settle’ album turns 6 years old
First released on May 31st, 2013 Disclosure’s debut album ‘Settle’ turns 6 years old. Probably best known for ‘Latch’ feat. Sam Smith and ‘White Noise’ feat. AlunaGeorge, the UK producer duo landed various top 20 positions in the UK charts with individual releases from the album, reaching number two with ‘White Noise’. The album consisting of 14 tracks, featuring various other
WOAK & Make U Sweat – Tig Tig
Brasil has been flaunting its vast pool of talent as of late. São Paulo-based trio Make U Sweat and WOAK have teamed up on a brand new, hard-hitting Bass House track titled 'Tig Tig'. With both acts each boasting large back catalogues of music, their latest collaboration has seen its release through Armada Music. Combining Arabic and South American elements, the eclectic track opens up with
Avicii’s father discusses mental health and suicide prevention at IMS Ibiza 2019
The suicide of 28-year-old Swedish DJ and producer Tim Bergling, also known as Avicii, brought to light last year, the underlying mental health issues that are becoming increasingly common within performing artist and those working in the music industry. Avicii’s father, Klas Bergling spoke recently at the International Music Summit in Ibiza, sharing the ethics and philosophy of the newly created Tim Bergling Foundation.
Dynoro & Ina Wroldsen – Obsessed (Tiesto Remix)
Flaunting over two million views on YouTube and several more higher streaming numbers worldwide, 'Obsessed' by Dynoro and Ina Wroldsen continues to radiate through fans' speakers everywhere. It comes as no surprise that Tiesto, the dance music legend himself, would step in to impose his personal touch and deliver his own rendition of this hit single. Released on B1 recordings, this
Defqon.1 Australia cancelled
Australia's biggest Hard Dance event; Defqon.1 has been postponed indefinitely. Despite organisers' best efforts, the news comes after the Sydney International Regatta Centre and their affiliates withdrew their support from the festival. Having taken place in Penrith since 2009, Defqon.1 brought in the world's best Hard Dance acts to Australian shores, consistently giving the fans down under their annual fix of Hard
Skrillex and Boys Noize release mixtape to celebrate new EP
A duo which has enjoyed great success in the electronic music scene and has encapsulated fans around the world, is about to release a new EP - a small sample of what is coming. Dog Blood, formed by Skrillex and Boys Noize, who made an incredible surprise at EDC Las Vegas has recently released a new mixtape prior to the release of their