EDM.com Class of 2025 star Jessica Audiffred has announced a career-defining event: a six-hour 360° DJ set to celebrate her birthday and long-awaited debut album, Rave New World. The three-pronged celebration will take place at Verdeespina Studios in her hometown of Mexico City on April 12th. While an official release date has yet to be announced, Audiffred […]
While algorithms churn out beats by the terabyte, Hardwell knows that the soul of electronic music remains fundamentally human. Speaking with Haute Living, the iconic DJ and producer shared his perspective on AI’s impact on music production, highlighting a fundamental tension that exists at the bleeding edge of creativity. For now, Hardwell’s position holds firm: human producers remain relevant precisely […]
Calvin Harris is set to become the first artist to secure a double residency at the iconic Ushuaïa Ibiza, one of the world’s most illustrious clubbing destinations. The superstar DJ and producer will take over Ushuaïa’s open-air stage for 25 exclusive performances, performing on Tuesdays and Fridays throughout the season. Harris, a longtime dominant force […]
Sometimes, the loudest voices don’t need to say a word. ESSE is a name currently enshrouded in mystery, but their sound is unmistakable—there’s little need for an introduction when the music already speaks volumes. At the center of the intrigue is ESSE’s “Block Rockin Beats,” a bold rework of The Chemical Brothers’ seminal classic. With coiling […]
Those attending Miami Music Week in 2025 might want to include in their plans E11EVEN Miami, the downtown hotspot known for never closing its doors, who have announced five consecutive days of dance music mayhem. Running from March 26-30, the venue’s lineup features Diplo, Marshmello and Gordo, among others taking command of the decks. Steve Aoki’s […]
The 2025 lineup of Secret Dreams may seem like a surreal fantasy, but there’s no need to pinch yourself—this dream is a reality. The three-day camping event returns to Ohio’s Legend Valley with an impressive lineup featuring Pretty Lights, Tipper, Shpongle, Opiuo and Lotus, each of whom will each deliver two unique sets during the weekend. Of […]
Some hotels give you a place to stay during Miami Music Week—these two put you in the heart of the experience. The week preceding Ultra Music Festival is one giant, endless dance party in Miami’s hotels, bars, restaurants and streets, a networking experience rivaled by only a handful of music summits in the world. But […]
The algorithm that trained us to crave instant gratification is now feeding us its antidote, thanks to music producers like Øneheart. Thanks to his breakout track “snowfall,” the teenaged beatsmith is on the cusp of joining Spotify’s elusive billion-stream track club, where electronic music greats like Avicii and Swedish House Mafia reside. Rooted in a nascent […]
A former neo-Nazi who once spread hate through violent music has revealed an unexpected path to redemption: rave culture and electronic dance music. Arno Michaelis was once the lead singer of a neo-Nazi metal band and a prominent member of Hammerskin Nation, one of the most dangerous white supremacist skinhead gangs in the US. Today, he […]
As dusk settled over San Diego’s Waterfront Park on Sunday, the sky darkened and a light, unrelenting rain began to fall. Instead of sending festivalgoers scattering, however, instead it transformed the dancefloor into groove-soaked spectacle. It was a fitting scene for the 10th edition of CRSSD Festival‘s spring showcase, which has not only endured, but […]
