Superfunk’s Stephane Bonan passes away
Stephane Bonan of the 90s supergroup Superfunk has passed away. The Frenchman, who helped pioneer the Marseille-based act's sound and identity, was recently confirmed dead after battling a disease for some time. Met with an outpouring of emotion from adoring fans, the group also took to Facebook to announce Stephane's passing. (Translated from French) the group released a statement saying: "Our brother and
Oliver Heldens named as biggest-selling dance artist of last 12 months
BeatStats, the measuring tool of popular dance site Beatport, has named Oliver Heldens as the biggest-selling dance artist of the past 12 months. The stats measuring service takes into account all purchases and downloads from the Beatport site, and calculates which artists have performed best over a year-long period, with Heldens topping the chart since August 2019, beating off some
KSHMR presents his new alias Dreamz
Niles Hollowell-Dhar, better known for his stage name KSHMR is for sure one of the most talented and hard working names in the music industry. The American DJ and producer of Indian descent has been shaping the electronic dance music genre with his own unique style and sound for over a decade already. Now the versatile musician is introducing us
Lost Frequencies talks ‘Cup Of Beats’ EP, record label and future plans: Interview
Lost Frequencies is undoubtedly one of the most talked about producers on the planet. With so many incredible heights reached within his career so far, he is absolutely ruling the electronic scene like no other artist and has a truly unique vision that he pours into his signature sound. With a fanbase that spans all across the world, he is one
Avicii’s fourth and final EP Avīci (01) turns 3 years old
It’s 2017, you can step out of your homes whenever you want and your favorite festivals & raves aren't falling down like pieces of a domino set. On top of that, Avicii just released his fourth EP Avīci (01) with some refreshed and reenergized tunes based on his happy, upbeat progressive style. As fellow electronic music fans, we all wish
Hï Ibiza announce their residencies for 2021 season
As we all know, the 2020 Ibiza season is basically a write-off. With not much happening on the party isle like in a usual year (although you can see our roundup of what you can still do in Ibiza here), it's a truly sad time for everyone. The Ibiza party season which happens from around May until October creates such
Mark Sixma & Morgan Page – Our Song (Ørjan Nilsen Remix)
Ørjan Nilsen is back with another iconic trance remix, this time of the recent Mark Sixma and Morgan Page hit 'Our Song'. Out now under the iconic Armarda Music label, Ørjan has worked his magic yet again, crafting another euphoric remix with layers of his finest melodic synth and drum-work. The Norwegian producer has seamlessly transformed the tranquil melodies of the deep house original
Distant Dancefloors documentary details the impact of coronavirus on electronic music
A new documentary called 'Distant Dancefloors' has been released by Pioneer DJ, detailing the economical, psychological and social impact COVID-19 has had on global club culture. Released on the 5th August, the film offers a 360-insight into the consequences of the pandemic upon our industry. With commentary from artists, industry experts and fans alike, we get to see how they have had
Apple Music will feature entire sets from Tomorrowland: Around the World
Taking the concept of virtual festivals to a whole new level, Tomorrowland 2020 was certainly the highlight of the year for every electronic music lover amidst a time period that has been severely affected by the coronavirus pandemic. The online edition of the Belgian festival called Tomorrowland: Around the World featured some jaw-dropping live acts from over 60 different artists
Steve Aoki continues working on a musical about the Mozart Family
Despite the cancellation of all major festivals around the world, the legendary DJ and record producer Steve Aoki has still had a profound impact on the music industry this year. The American artist's live acts have always been the highlights of some of the top music festivals across the globe. But he has still impressed us all this year with
EDC Las Vegas 2021 tickets sell out within a day
Within 24 hours of their release, EDC Las Vegas 2021 tickets have already sold out despite all of the current chaos of the coronavirus pandemic. Having recently cancelled EDC Las Vegas 2020, Insomniac have moved ahead with a new rescheduled date for the festival's 25th anniversary edition next year between May 21-23, 2021. Those who hoped to have attended the event originally
Erick Morillo arrested and faces charges of sexual battery
Renowned dance music artist Erick Morillo was arrested and charged with sexual battery this Wednesday. The incident dates back to December when Morillo was working with the victim at a party in Miami. Miami's Local 10 News states, "Morillo, 49, and his accuser were both working as DJs at a private party on Star Island and later went to Morillo’s home
Madeon features Maisie Williams in ‘Miracle’ music video
Game of Thrones star Maisie Williams has teamed up with Madeon on the Frenchman's music video for his hit-single 'Miracle'. A stirring music video that truly tugs on the heartstrings, the clip depicts Williams being killed in an accident, with the duration of the video subsequently taking viewers on a journey of mourning, whereby her significant other grieves her loss in
Dropzone 2020 set to reunite all hardstyle lovers through its star-studded lineup
Over the past few months, the electronic music industry has heavily relied upon virtual festivals and online streams as far as the live events are concerned. Even though it has been a thrilling experience as a whole, the energy levels and the overall excitement surrounding an actual festival or a concert cannot be matched. On that note, it’s finally time
BREAKING: Creamfields to host 2020 ‘House Party’ virtual festival
Creamfields is certainly a festival that needs no introduction, but for the sake of the incredible legacy this event has imprinted on UK culture, let's give it one anyway! Since beginning almost a full quarter-century ago in Winchester, Hampshire, the event has since moved to Daresbury in Cheshire, becoming a full 4-day and night experience, packed with the finest electronic