Trauma Fest Returns as Underground L.A. Rave Scene Reignites

Los Angeles has long been known as a hub for underground music, and one collective has been at the heart of the city’s rave culture since the turn of the millennium.  Founded in 1999 by a group of friends who were deeply immersed in the scene, Trauma quickly became synonymous with the darker sounds of …

2 Dead After Shooting Near Beyond Wonderland at the Gorge: Report

At least two people have died following a “mass shooting” near the Beyond Wonderland music festival at the Gorge Amphitheatre, NBC News reports. Three more were injured, according to police. One suspect was detained in the wake of an “active shooter” situation at a campground near the Gorge, the Grant County Sheriff’s office said. Authorities …

What a Knight: Vegas Golden Knights Celebrate Stanley Cup Win at Omnia Nightclub With Steve Aoki

After steamrolling the Florida Panthers to win their first-ever NHL championship, the Vegas Golden Knights went on the ultimate power play. On Tuesday, the Golden Knights pummeled the Panthers by a score of 9-3 in a statement-making blowout to hoist the 2023 Stanley Cup. The trophy ultimately made its way to OMNIA Nightclub, where the …

Peggy Gou Announces Debut Album, Drops First New Single In Two Years: Listen

Peggy Gou is back with a brand new single, “(It Goes Like) Nanana.” The carefree house track is the first new original song from Gou in two years. Her last came in July 2021, when she dropped the disco-soaked “I Go” on her own Gudu Records imprint. “There’s a feeling we all know but is hard to describe, that …

Bensley and Justin Hawkes Collide on Rumbling Drum & Bass Track, "Don't Be Scared"

Bensley and Justin Hawkes have joined forces for “Don’t Be Scared,” out now via UKF. Bensley and Hawkes have established themselves as leading artists of the booming stateside drum & bass scene. The new collab is a perfect fusion of both artists’ distinct approaches to drum & bass, allowing both unique styles to flourish. Haunting synths …

5 Can't-Miss Artists at Beyond Wonderland at The Gorge 2023

Each year, Insomniac jumps down the rabbit hole in Southern California and emerges out the other end at Beyond Wonderland at The Gorge. This year’s bill of dubstep, house, drum & bass and beyond is chock full of talent, and it’s easy to get overwhelmed with a lineup boasting roughly 60 artists spread across three stages …

Moksi Teams Up With Nostalgix for Lead Single Off First Solo Album, "Gimme Bass"

It’s a big week for Moksi fans. The beloved electronic music duo announced their split just days ago, with Diego Stijnen departing from the project to pursue a solo career as an MC and DJ while Samir Ait Moh continues as the sole member of Moksi. Stijnen’s departure is ushering in a brand new era …

DJ Snake Slithers Into Summer With Electro-Funk Heater, "Westside Story"

Ahead of a hotly anticipated album on the horizon, DJ Snake is slithering into summer with a new single, “Westside Story.” Devoid of the unrelenting bass of a classic Snake banger, “Westside Story” is satin sheets and chocolate-covered strawberries. Its seductive, slow-burning beat sizzles underneath a smooth vocoder, eventually evaporating into a breezy disco anthem. Snake …

How Buzzing Producer Braaheim Is Successfully Shifting From Covers to Original Songs

Hailing from Norway, Braaheim is rising through dance music’s ranks one single at a time. With just shy of four million monthly listeners on Spotify and over 200 million streams across platforms, Braaheim has become one of Soave Records’ brightest stars. His affinity for producing intoxicating covers is unmatched, taking on a wide array of …

Rare 2007 Daft Punk “Alive” Footage Enhanced and Uploaded to YouTube

Daft Punk’s 2007 “Alive” performances are considered to be among the most impactful in the history of live electronic music. Now, footage from the iconic tour has emerged surrounding the duo’s performance at Wireless O2 in London, but it’s required some unique enhancing in order to deliver it to the public. Intriguingly, the exact lineage …