by: Ross Goldenberg Jun 27, 2023 Welcome to Lastlings‘ Perfect World. When Amy and Josh Dowdle earned their way to Dancing Astronaut‘s Artists to Watch in 2021, they’d been only a few weeks removed from the delivery of their debut album. But nothing beyond the initial walkthrough of First Contact was needed to know what …
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Influential Electronic Music Producer Akira Complex Has Died
Influential electronic music producer Akira Complex has died, according to their former label. Complex’s death was announced today by Attack The Music, a Los Angeles-based independent record label with whom they released a number of albums. Revered for their influential work contributing music to rhythm games like Dance Dance Revolution, Complex is believed to have died by …
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Tomorrowland and Absolut Vodka Launch Limited Edition Co-Branded Bottle
Tomorrowland and Absolut Vodka have reaffirmed their ongoing partnership with the addition of a brand new, limited edition bottle that celebrates the history of the beloved Belgian festival. The bottle, part of Tomorrowland’s “United We Dance” initiative, underscores the iconic EDM festival’s kinship with the natural world. The design’s red and orange butterflies stand to …
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Watch 65,000 People Dance In Unison for Defqon.1's 2023 "Power Hour"
Think it’s hard to coordinate plans with three friends? These maniacs did it with 65,000. Each year, the toughest electronic dance music fans on the planet flock to the Netherlands for the Defqon.1 festival, the world’s premier celebration of hardstyle music. With close to 100,000 attendees year after year, Q-dance’s flagship event is firmly entrenched as a can’t-miss …
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Prepare for Zeds Dead's 4th of July Celebrations in Denver With These Personal Reflections From Blanke, Vampa and More
If there’s anyone who knows how to properly celebrate freedom, it’s Zeds Dead. The renowned electronic music duo have been taking over the city of Denver the past eight years with an annual label showcase during 4th of July weekend, and this year is looking no different. The city continues to hold a steady reputation …
"An Insane Rollercoaster Ride": Headhunterz and D-Block & S-te-Fan Discuss Hardstyle's Evolution
Hardstyle music has been around the block and back, making a perpetual imprint on countless artists and paving the way for modern electronic music. Pioneering the genre and its encroachment are Headhunterz and D-Block & S-te-Fan, who recently joined forces for the aptly-titled “Keepers of Our Legacy.” Their first-ever collaboration, the track is an ode to the persevering and …
"Perfect World": Lastlings' New Album Is a Vulnerable Voyage Through Love Lost
Lastlings are wearing their hearts on their sleeves with the release of their new album, Perfect World. Released on RÜFÜS DU SOL’s Rose Avenue Records, the album is a testament to the brother-sister duo’s commitment to making music that speaks to the soul. Each of its 12 tracks translates layers of vulnerable emotion to convey the …
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Slam Duck Brings Progressive Talents to “Pure Progressive Volume 3”
PURE PROGRESSIVE VOL. 3 – MIXED BY SLAM DUCK Progressive didn’t give birth to the mix-comp, but through the fabled likes of ‘Northern Exposure’ and ‘Global Underground’, it did elevate it to a higher form. With its eponymous album series, it is to these lofty heights that Solarstone’s Pure Progressive aspires. In order to reach …
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Neversea Completes Lineup for 2023 Festival With Julian Jordan, Regard, Dubfire, More
With the return of Neversea Festival just weeks away, the festival’s organizers have revealed the final additions to its staggering lineup. Held annually in the Romanian coastal city of Constanța, Neversea, one of Europe’s largest beach festivals, attracted over 260,000 fans and ravers from across the world last year. And its 2023 edition is bound to be its …
Enter Music Gateway's "Song of the Summer" Contest to Win a Promotional Package Worth Up to $5,000
Music Gateway is revolutionizing the artist experience by offering a one-stop platform that caters to every aspect of their career. As a global artist resource company, they provide music distribution, publishing admin, sync licensing, promotional campaigns and much, much more. Music Gateway’s distribution service enables artists to release their music to over 300 streaming services, …