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The renowned, award-winning electronic music artist Ben Böhmer announces his first new studio album in three years, Bloom. The news comes alongside a brand new single, ‘Best Life’, featuring JONAH, and an announcement of an 8-stop run of live shows through the UK and Europe this fall. Bloom is set for release on 27th September on Ninja Tune. Coming off a record-breaking world tour in support of his previous album, during which he sold out all dates months in advance, Ben Böhmer made a point to take time to himself and return to the space that compels him the most: his studio. It’s there that he’s able to truly channel his passion for spontaneous creativity and relentlessly focus on honing a craft that allows him to express deep...

GRAMMY® Award-winning and chart-topping artist/producer duo The Chainsmokers proudly present their brand new No Hard Feelings EP, out now via RCA Records UK.The Chainsmokers set the scene for No Hard Feelings with “Addicted” (with Zerb and Ink), which has over 37 Million streams to date and currently sits at #5 on the Dance Airplay chart. They followed with the release of “Friday” with GRAMMY® nominated R&B singer and songwriter Fridayy, which UPROXX said “feels like waking up on a Friday morning and remembering it’s Friday”, and added that “The Chainsmokers still know how to make a banger. With No Hard Feelings, Alex and Drew made a conscious decision to hyper focus on the dancefloor and leveled up once again with a set of 6...

Versatile Dutch producer SUBFICTION unveiled a new single, ‘we_glitch’, on April 26th, 2024 via On Track / SUBFICTION. ‘we_glitch’, which premiered via Electronic Groove, is an appetiser for his forthcoming EP of the same name, slated for release in May 2024. Since the project’s inception in 2022, the year in which he notably played an official after-show for Ross From Friends, the elusive SUBFICTION has been making waves in the music industry with no signs of slowing down. SUBFICTION delivers an epic piece of Future Garage music, raw and punchy the track is layered with repetitive melodic textures infused with a calibrated snare serving up the backbeat. The track then morphs into an earthy groove sure to set dance floors ablaze. Known...

Martin Garrix has announced his first-ever headlining show at Los Angeles State Historic Park, scheduled for June 27th, 2025. Prior to the official announcement, Garrix sparked curiosity over the weekend by sharing a teaser image of a billboard displaying "Los Angeles 2025," hinting at a major event in the city. This subtle yet impactful teaser led to widespread speculation among fans and industry insiders about a forthcoming performance. Those rumors have now been confirmed after Garrix revealed the details of what is set to be one of his biggest standalone shows in the US. The STMPD RCRDS founder will headline LA State Historic Park, a venue that has hosted some of the most notable electronic music events in the city, like Zedd's...

Ultra Europe has revealed the Phase 1 lineup for its 11th edition, set to take place from July 11-13 at Park Mladeži in Split, Croatia. As one of the world’s premier electronic dance music festivals, the event is expected to attract over 150,000 attendees from more than 140 countries, bringing together dance music fans for an unforgettable weekend on the Adriatic coast. This year’s lineup is already shaping up to be one of the festival’s strongest yet. Martin Garrix, Armin van Buuren, Hardwell and Alesso—all familiar faces on the Ultra Europe Main Stage—will return to deliver the high-energy performances that have made them fan-favorites over the years. After a six-year break from the festival, Tiësto will make a long-awaited comeback...

Hidden among the sterile, surreal environment of Severance's latest episode lies a rare turntable with a history as intriguing as the show itself. A vintage PCS 5 turntable makes a cameo in the seventh episode of Severance's second season, titled "Chikhai Bardo." Encased in a sleek wall unit, it encapsulates the timeless brilliance of Dieter Rams, the German industrial designer whose work shaped some of the 20th century's most celebrated consumer electronics and heavily influenced companies like Apple. Known for his minimalist ethos, Rams in the early-1960s developed the Vitsœ 606 shelving system, which anchors the turntable, for Braun. Its journey to the dystopian halls of Lumon Industries involved BASA, a vintage furniture and hi-fi...

As streaming platforms wage war for market share, one metric is emerging as a demonstrative measure of success: reporting integrity. Legitary, a data analytics firm that provides AI-powered auditing, recently released its latest ranking of streaming services with regard to the reliability of their play count data. Their investigation, which examined billions of streams across major music platforms in 2023, calculates a "Legitary Anomaly Score," a metric designed to measure reporting discrepancies. The ranking not only highlights operational transparency, but also reveals significant shifts in the streaming ecosystem. SoundCloud's ascension to the top spot is particularly noteworthy, overtaking industry stalwarts like Spotify and Apple...

Boys Noize has been tapped as the exclusive opening act for Nine Inch Nails' sprawling "Peel It Back World Tour." Kicking off in Europe this June before storming North America in August, the tour promises a collision of electronic music and industrial grit—two worlds that Boys Noize and NIN masterminds Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross have already proven they can fuse with fiery results. Their history isn't new. Last year, Boys Noize reworked Reznor and Ross' brooding score for Luca Guadagnino's Challengers film into a stunning remix album. One of its tracks, "Pre Signal [MIXED]," was named by EDM.com in its list of 2024's best electronic records. As Nine Inch Nails continue to blur lines between film, rock and electronica, Boys Noize's...

As Women's History Month unfolds, now is the perfect time to celebrate and reflect on the indelible contributions that women have made to the world of electronic dance music. While luminaries like Alison Wonderland and Peggy Gou continue to shape and influence the industry, there’s an ever-growing wave of emerging trailblazers shaking things up, carving out their own unique sound. These women not only break barriers, but also create new opportunities for others to follow in their footsteps. To honor their achievements, we're shining a spotlight on a group of promising women who are currently breaking out and influencing the next generation of EDM talent. From headlining major festivals to producing the tracks that soundtrack our best...

Zeds Dead are bringing the bass to the iconic Katz’s Delicatessen, transforming the New York City landmark into an intimate, one-night only pop-up show on March 20th. Known for its towering pastrami sandwiches, Katz's, a staple in the city's food scene since 1888, will become an exclusive concert venue for a late-night set from the influential dubstep duo. The show comes just before their two-night run at Avant Gardner as part of their "Return to the Spectrum of Intergalactic Happiness" tour, supporting their new album of the same name, which drops on March 7th. As anticipation builds for the full-length album, their first since 2016’s Northern Lights, this show is a can't-miss opportunity to see Zeds Dead live in one of NYC’s most...

Tape B has announced a major milestone in his career: his debut headlining show at Colorado's iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Known for blending vintage hip-hop with dubstep, the Turkish bass music breakout shared the news via Instagram, calling the performance on October 10th his "biggest show yet." News of the highly anticipated show arrives on the heels of Tape B's induction into the EDM.com Class of 2025, which recognizes artists with transformative contributions to the electronic music scene. With this milestone and the Red Rocks show on the horizon, Tape B’s star only continues to rise. Joining the DJ for his show this fall are powerhouse openers Cool Customer, MPH, STVSH, Know Good and Richard Finger, promising an unforgettable...

The man behind the mau5head has always played by his own rules, building a diversified empire encompassing electronic music, gaming, and digital asset culture. The keys to those foundations are changing hands after deadmau5's storied catalog and that of his mau5trap label found new ownership, striking a deal with Create Music Group in excess of $55 million, according to a press release shared with EDM.com. Encompassing over 4,000 songs, many of which have defined electronic music's evolution over the past two decades, the sale represents one of the most significant catalog acquisitions in the genre's history. It effectively ensures that deadmau5's influential work will continue to thrive across digital platforms, licensing deals and...

In a sea of standard artist merchandise, Jauz has chosen to swim against the current with a functional festival innovation. The DJ and producer has partnered with premium festival gear brand RaveRunner to develop and drop an innovative anti-theft hydration pack, designed specifically for the high-energy environments of electronic dance music festivals. The limited-edition collaboration features a dual-chamber design built to withstand the rigors of rail-riding and mosh pit mayhem, environments where Jauz's fans frequently finds themselves. Most notably, the pack incorporates multiple anti-theft compartments, a direct response to the larceny epidemic that has plagued music festivals in recent years. c/o RaveRunner Theft at...

Every great album tells a story, and for DAKRED, that story is his own. The rising DJ and producer has released his self-titled debut album, a project he's calling his most personal work yet. Fusing melodic bass and dubstep, DAKRED serves as an intimate reflection on love, heartbreak and self-discovery, charting the emotional highs and lows of his 20s. "After years of evolving as an artist and a person, I realized that this album is my story, and it deserved to be self-titled," said Dakred. "It captures the chaos, the beauty, and the lessons learned along the way." Structured like a diary, the album takes us through the stages of a fractured relationship, exploring the turbulence of young adulthood and the resilience found in the...

Decentralized music platform Audius is deepening its commitment to community ownership with an ambitious rewards program to distribute approximately $3 million in crypto rewards to its users. The platform differentiates itself in the streaming landscape by allowing artists to set their own terms and control pricing, with fans able to support creators through direct payments. Audius has attracted Skrillex, deadmau5, Zedd, REZZ, Disclosure and many more influential electronic artists alongside partnerships with major performing rights organizations like ASCAP, BMI and SESAC. Now in its fourth week, Audius' program will ultimately dispense 30 million of its native token, $AUDIO, to its most engaged artists and fans over the coming months...

Insomniac Events has revealed the lineup for the 2025 HARD Summer festival in Los Angeles. Heading to SoCal for this year's event are Dom Dolla, Sara Landry, Gesaffelstein, Four Tet, Nico Moreno, Crankdat, Kaytranada, I Hate Models, James Hype, PEEKABOO, Sean Paul and many more. The fest also features a handful of compelling b2b sets, among them Tape B b2b Mersiv, Walker & Royce b2b VNSSA and Adam Ten b2b Mita Gami. Insomniac in 2023 moved HARD Summer to a combination of venues in downtown LA after it took place at San Bernardino's NOS Events Center for over a decade, leading to logistical headaches. They addressed those concerns last year by moving the festival to its new home in Inglewood's Hollywood Park, the expansive...

Seiki Kato, the longtime Korg executive who helped revolutionize synthesizers and workstations, has passed away at the age of 67, the company announced. A driving force behind the M1, one of the most influential synths ever made, Kato's leadership helped Korg evolve into a global powerhouse of electronic music. His life's work was inseparable from the company’s evolution, steering it through decades of innovation that would leave an indelible mark on the entire field of music production. Born in Tokyo in 1957, Kato was the eldest son of Korg's founder, Tsutomu Kato. After joining the organization in 1980, he quickly moved through the ranks, shifting from domestic sales to product planning. By 1985, he had already helped usher in a new...

After redefining live entertainment with its groundbreaking venue in Las Vegas, Sphere Entertainment has begun teasing plans to develop scaled-down versions in new markets. As the original Vegas Sphere continues to dazzle audiences and draw major musical acts for residencies—including Anyma, U2 and Backstreet Boys—its proprietors are looking to extend its reach with smaller, more cost-efficient versions. Chairman and CEO James Dolan confirmed during Sphere Entertainment's latest earnings call that Sphere is in the architectural design phase for "mini-Spheres" and is evaluating mid-sized cities as potential locations. The new venues would seat around 5,000 people, one-fourth the capacity of the recording-breaking original, which is...

Orbit DJ Retreats is set to return in 2025 with two major events in Ibiza and Australia. The Ibiza retreat will take place from September 28th to October 3rd, while the retreat's first-ever Australian edition will be held in Byron Bay from August 24th to August 29th. Both promise hands-on learning experiences with a number of renowned DJs and electronic music producers The Ibiza lineup will feature workshops and one-on-one mentoring with Hot Chip, Orbital and BBC Radio 1's Sarah Story, among others. Participants will receive personalized guidance in DJing and music production as well as insights into marketing, branding and fan engagement. The retreat will also offer wellness experiences, with yoga, meditation and breathwork sessions...

Editor's Note: The list contained in this article will be updated as more events and lineups are announced. If you'd like to request an addition, correction or update, reach out to editorial@edm.com. For those who have not yet experienced Miami Music Week, it's where your sleep schedule goes to die—happily. Just ask any one of the disheveled rave zombies stumbling through the Miami International Airport on Monday morning. These are the survivors, the ones who danced until their bodies pleaded for mercy, then danced some more. The annual celebration of electronic dance music culture is arguably the nation's best time for DJs and fans of the genre, who willingly devolve into a blissed-out, sleep-deprived haze in Miami. The city's...