DJ Arrested After Throwing Police Officer's Keys Into Bushes Following Rave

In the heat of a U.K. police bust of an illicit rave, one attending DJ caught a case of theft—by throwing an officer’s keys into a bush. Thomas Cope had skin in the game at the rave near Enford, which was attended by roughly 30 individuals, according to local reports. He had brought his speakers and DJ …

Melodies for the Masses: Why 3LAU Launched Royal.io, Where Fans Own the Soundtrack to Their Hearts

Music as an investable asset class has been the furthest thing from open, accessible and transparent. A privilege typically available exclusively to accredited investors and with little to no supporting infrastructure to determine valuation, investing in the illiquid music intellectual property market has historically been an exercise in cutting red tape and crossing ones fingers. …

Haunting Single Ushers in a "New Chapter" for ARTY: Listen

ARTY is turning the page of a new chapter after releasing “Listen to Me,” a haunting dance stunner out now on Armada. Dialing up the tempo to hyperpop territory, ARTY has delivered a stunning departure from his signature, soaring sound of yesteryear. Despite his creative deviation, however, it’s clear that his ability to craft achingly melancholic melodies …

Baauer and Party Favor Are Here to Soundtrack Your Summer With New EP, "DnH"

Many artists opt for warm, bubbly sounds after the summer solstice. But Baauer and Party Favor are not most artists. This summer has seen the decorated duo join forces as Dylan & Harry, a new collaborative nom de plume under which they’re producing bona fide dancefloor-fillers. Embracing their hedonistic spirit, Baauer and Party Favor today released the …

Alesso Drops Electrifying Collaboration With John Newman, "Call Your Name"

Alesso and John Newman have joined forces, colliding energetic beats with enticing vocals on their new track, “Call Your Name.” “Call Your Name” has been dominating Alesso’s DJ sets for the past few months, giving him plenty of time to gauge crowd reactions and ultimately decide that it was the perfect time to release this …

Jay Dunham Drops Sultry House Track, “Make It Right”

Marking his first single of the year, rising producer Jay Dunham has unveiled “Make It Right,” channeling inspiration from the likes of Disclosure and Four Tet to create an irresistible dancefloor heater. Hailing from Brussels, Dunham has cemented himself as a force to be reckoned with in the house music scene, taking the decks at Tomorrowland’s …

Ray Volpe Drops Metal-Infused Single, "EAT, SLEEP, RAGE"

Coming hot off yet another high-powered single, Ray Volpe has unleashed his latest banger, “EAT, SLEEP, RAGE.” Out now on Monstercat, it’s a menacing, metal-infused joyride that serves as a nod to Volpe’s roots. The song is relentless from front to back, utilizing a mixture of heavy guitar riffs, whirling synths and decimating basses. The EDM.com Class of 2022 inductee has …

Shadient Debuts on Sable Valley With Decimating Single, "IDC"

Returning for another single on what has the feel of a career-defining year, Shadient has debuted on RL Grime’s Sable Valley with “IDC.” Replete with innovative sound design, “IDC” is Shadient at his finest. The U.K. producer has pulled out all the stops for his first release on Sable Valley, churning out an ominous, hard-hitting heater that …

Revered Producer ACTIVA Launches Major New Mix Comp Series

The last few years have seen a significant flurry of activity from the Activa camp, made all the more notable as it followed a period of pause for Rob Stevenson. Says the UK based DJ/producer, “there were a number of years where I no longer felt the same connection to what was happening musically within …

ARTBAT's UPPERGROUND Label Drops Cyberpunk-Inspired Compilation

The sounds of a dystopian world manifest in techno form in Cyberpunk Selected, a new compilation from ARTBAT’s UPPERGROUND. The four-track compilation features cutting-edge sounds inspired by the cyberpunk genre and aesthetic. Its imaginative, neon-drenched music infuses modern dance elements with boundary-pushing sound design. ARTBAT’s signature sound kicks things off in “Artefact,” which immediately transports us to a dark future with …