In a city known for innovating everything from sourdough to smartphones, San Francisco’s IllUM Block Party is once again poised to disrupt the city’s Independence Day celebrations with its return to The Midway on July 5th. The event, whose name cleverly abbreviates “Illuminate,” promises to deliver what many in the Bay Area crave as much […]
Miami Music Week is preparing to welcome back a sophomore sensation, Breakaway Beach, after its splashy debut in 2024. Presented by BODYARMOR FLASH I.V., the Breakaway Music Festival offshoot is cementing its status as a must-attend event during the Magic City’s most memorable week for electronic music enthusiasts. The beachfront bash promises the perfect mixture of South Beach luxury and […]
Bonnaroo may be turning 23 this year, but the debut of its groundbreaking Infinity Stage proves that the iconic festival is only getting bigger, better and more innovative with time. The developers of the ambitious stage aim to redefine what it means to experience live music by virtue of an immersive 360° setup. Spatial sound dispersion […]
Dirtybird founder Claude VonStroke is taking flight on a comeback tour, officially ending a two-year hiatus that saw him sell his prized record label. VonStroke flew the coop back in 2023, when he announced a break from the house music project to focus on his bass alias, Barclay Crenshaw. The influential DJ and producer, who spent over […]
Surrounded by towering skyscrapers on all sides, Los Angeles’ Skyline Festival lived up to its name by engulfing the streets of downtown with the hard-hitting beats of techno and house music. The Insomniac Events production absorbed three city blocks for two days of dance music utopia. Using the elegant city hall tower as its anchor, […]
Carl Cox‘s return to Detroit’s Movement Festival has been delayed by one year, he announced this week. The British techno legend was slated to return for the first time in eight years with a special “Hybrid Live” performance. To the dismay of fans, he revealed that scheduling conflicts preclude him from delivering his hotly anticipated performance, which […]
From SoundCloud remixes to headlining the Hollywood Palladium, Ray Volpe‘s artistic evolution has been leading to one monumental announcement: his debut album, FOREVER, VOLPETRON. Volpe announced the news in front of a sold-out crowd at the famed LA venue over the weekend. The show, which he characterized as “the best night of [his] entire life,” marked the finale […]
Do LaB has revealed the 2025 lineup for its annual stage at Coachella, celebrating its 20th year at the nation’s most popular music festival. For those who want to escape and drown out the sound of influencers trying to explain what NFTs are, Do LaB’s stage is your destination. For two decades, it’s been beloved as a hub for the […]
Fan voting for the 2025 Electronic Dance Music Awards is now officially open after the nominees were officially revealed. Driven by its fan-based voting system, the MTV-style EDMA ceremony takes place at the height of Miami Music Week and dishes out unique trophies that resemble DJ decks, including a functional jog-wheel. The invite-only event is returning to its home […]
Mike Posner has always been a seeker—of wisdom, of reinvention of a deeper connection to music and self. His new track, “Underneath It All,” co-produced by Swedish House Mafia, is another chapter in that transformative journey. The opening moments of “Underneath It All” are unhurried and deliberate. Swedish House Mafia establish a brooding atmosphere, allowing […]
