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5 Weird and Wonderful Experiences You’ll Find at the First-Ever Wicked Oaks Festival

Fusing the distinct universes of three beloved EDM festivals, the inaugural Wicked Oaks event will feature DJ sets from Martin Garrix, Eric Prydz and more. Austin’s self-proclaimed title as the Live Music Capital of the World typically conjures images of dusty honky-tonks and earnest singer-songwriters clutching guitars like lifelines. But not this weekend, when Wicked […]

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Max Styler’s “You & Me” Marks the Dawn of His New Label, Nu Moda

Styler’s introspective tech house cut launches Nu Moda’s identity ahead of the label’s debut showcase during Art Basel. After launching his new record label, Nu Moda, Max Styler has officially released its first track, “You & Me.” Steeped in shadowy grooves and melodic restraint, the new single maintains the sleek production aesthetic of the EDM.com […]

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Harry Potter Raves Are Brewing Spells on Dancefloors Across America for Halloween

Stirring the cauldron of nostalgia, events inspired by the Wizarding World are transforming venues into Hogwarts-style raves just in time for Halloween. As Halloween creeps closer, an unlikely fusion of pop culture and rave culture is taking over the nightlife scene: Harry Potter-themed raves. While HBO’s Harry Potter TV reboot was initially announced back in […]

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No Tax on Tips: What DJs, Musicians and Creators Need to Know Now

Picture this: you’re an EDM artist closing your books in October. You’ve earned flat fees for soft-ticketed shows, collected royalty checks from your label and publisher, and generated extra income from fan contributions on direct-to-consumer platforms like Bandcamp, where you sold exclusive tracks that didn’t make your last album. To round things out, you streamed […]

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SIPPY Turns Pain Into Power on Stunning Debut Album, “Scars In Stereo”

Across 10 tracks, SIPPY turns her lived experiences of “depression, disassociation and misconduct” in the music industry into a portrait of reclamation. SIPPY has released her long-awaited debut album Scars In Stereo, out now via Zeds Dead’s Deadbeats. The 10-track project marks a pivotal moment for the Australian dubstep and bass music producer, revealing a […]

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Beatport Launches Ticketing Service “Designed Exclusively for the Dance Music Community”

Beatport is taking a step beyond streaming and downloads, unveiling a platform that integrates ticketing with its music marketplace and editorial content. Beatport is getting into the ticketing business, launching a new platform that aims to connect its 40 million annual users directly with EDM events across Europe and the US. Developed in partnership with […]