HARD Summer Announces 2021 Return and Dates

COVID-19 was the Grim Reaper of the live music scene in 2020, but Insomniac is stomping forward with its plans for festival domination in 2021. In a matter of two weeks, Insomniac has announced the 2021 return of EDC Europe and two Beyond Wonderland events. The latest announcement from dance music’s de facto festival leader, which arrived …

Marc Rebillet Announces Halloween Weekend Drive-In Shows and Landmark Rose Bowl Performance

Marc Rebillet has been one of the most talked-about artists in all of 2020. From popular livestreams to viral recording sessions, fans of nearly every genre on the musical spectrum can find something of his to enjoy. Back in May, before it became the new normal, he toured the US on his very-first drive-in tour. He’s …

Diplo Partners with TikTok to Host Live Meditative Experience for Mental Health Awareness Day

With all the chaos going on this year, taking moments for yourself to focus on nurturing your mental health has become more important than ever. The Grammy Award winning jack-of-all-trades Diplo is here to help you do just that by teaming up with TikTok to host a special meditative music experience in honor of Mental Health Awareness …

Marshmello, Dillon Francis, Major Lazer to Play “Save Our Stages” Livestream Festival

Live music and the world’s most historic venues continue to fall under economic pressure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As stimulus talks have stalled in the United States, a significant amount of venues, including most recently Washington’s U Street Music Hall, have announced permanent closure.  Thus, a rescue mission is underway with the Save Our Stages …

Eric Prydz Announces Release Date for Fabled “Nopus” ID

It’s an announcement that’s been years in the making. Eric Prydz‘s “Nopus”—an unreleased track that has won over the hearts of fans—finally has an official release date. To the delight of fans, Prydz adopted “Nopus” as the song’s official title. Originally, it was a nickname fans colloquially used to refer to the track throughout its …

Wolfgang Gartner Drops High Voltage Single “Electric Soul”

The fully-charged Wolfgang Gartner cranked up the voltage for his funky new single “Electric Soul.” He states that the track is one of his favorites in a long time and it was premiered earlier in the month on Twitch. In addition to the single, Gartner released a visualizer video to accompany the new release. Like the …

Disclosure Created a Song Sampling the Man Who Claimed “House Music is the Worst Songwriting”

A news program in the UK has drawn criticism from artists and fans alike after a critic said that “…house music is the worst songwriting.” On Friday, Calvin Harris clapped back at the critic by sharing an Instagram post emphasizing how the genre affected his career and helped him win a songwriting award. Taking things …

Scientists Hope to Use Electronic Music and Tongue Stimulation to Treat Tinnitus

Many people around the world, especially those in the music industry, suffer from tinnitus or ringing in the ears. Tinnitus isn’t a standalone medical condition or disease you can catch, but rather a symptom from conditions like hearing loss. While there are a variety of treatments out there, a simple cure that fixes the problem for …

Documentary About Female Electronic Music Pioneers Slated for AFI Festival 2020

Putting a much-needed spotlight on electronic music’s founders, new documentary Sisters with Transistors seeks to tell the story of the genre’s origins and, most importantly, the lesser known women who made modern electronic music possible.  Sisters with Transistors, which premiered earlier this year at SXSW, Sheffield Doc Fest and CPH:DOX, where it won a special …

Mat the Alien Paralyzed Following Horrific Mountain Biking Accident

Following a horrific biking accident in the Nanaimo mountain trails, Mat the Alien has sustained serious injuries, leaving him unlikely to walk again.  After the Canadian DJ and producer was thrown off his bike during a ride in early October, he was subsequently airlifted to the hospital, where he is currently in intensive care. Since then, he …