Tomorrowland announces star-studded digital lineup for New Year’s 2021 event

by: Dancing Astronaut Staff Nov 10, 2020 Tomorrowland has unleashed their New Years Eve lineup, starting the next chapter of their sonic story with more than 25 of the industry’s most sought after acts. The groundbreaking digital festival masterfully covers the spectrum of dance music in its concentrated lineup, not only bringing European mainstays and …

India’s Sunburn Festival Faces Backlash for Planned 2020 Event

Sunburn Festival, India’s largest electronic music event, has faced its fair share of controversies since its inception in 2007. Last year, the hashtag #BanSunburn trended after religious groups called for its cancellation due to its perceived negative impact. These detractors cited “drug mafias, addiction, and vulgarity” (among other concerns) as reasons for the need to ban …

REPORT: Tomorrowland Planning Virtual Event for New Year’s Eve

Tomorrowland blew minds with its innovative Around the World virtual installment this summer — and although the first-time event failed to turn a profit, organizers are eager to do it again. During the pandemic, Tomorrowland went above and beyond to create a magical experience online, powered by Epic Games‘ Unreal Engine software. The pay-per-view live stream featured …

OMAS Goes In With Unexpected Code:Pandorum Remix, “Event Horizon”

When you think of who would do a good remix for filth lord Code:Pandorum, you’re probably not thinking of OMAS, whose last track we wrote up was his beautiful collaboration with Dani King, “Release Me.” Well, you’d be dead wrong. Code:Pandorum just released his new, heavy song, “Event Horizon.” Punctuated by intense stabs and filthy …

Martin Garrix, David Guetta, Timbaland to Speak at 2020 Amsterdam Dance Event

While the 2020 Amsterdam Dance Event will look much different than previous iterations due to COVID-19, organizers are still bringing out some giants for this year’s programming. One particular program that has turned heads is the upcoming “Evolution of Our Sounds” panel discussion. The hourlong talk is set to feature insights from Martin Garrix, David Guetta, …

deadmau5 joins cast of ‘mood of the year’ curators ahead of Amsterdam Dance Event [Stream]

by: Josh Stewart Oct 13, 2020 With 2020’s event on the horizon, Amsterdam Dance Event has hooked up with electronic music visionary deadmau5 for an exclusive pre-ADE playlist. The latest installment in ADE’s “mood of the year” series, deadmau5’s playlist follows prior submissions from Alesso, Black Coffee, Boris Brejcha, and Dutch icon, Tiësto. “mood of …

Grum announces inaugural Deep State ‘Reactor Vol. 1’ alongside live stream event

by: Jessica Mao Oct 13, 2020 Having celebrated his 10-year homecoming for debut album Heartbeats, Grum has wasted no time in paving the way for the new chapter, with highly-anticipated developments from his newly-minted label. The latest project to come out of the Scottish heavyweight’s arsenal epitomizes the vision of upcoming talent, presenting 13 exclusive …

Electric Zoo Reveals Phase One Of Supernatural Event For 2021

Electric Zoo is returning in 2021 with a new theme and fresh lineup! With all festivals (more or less) cancelled this year, one of New York’s premier electronic festivals returns in 2021 with Supernaturals, a theme that opens the door to a host of decorations and set designs that should make the mind spin. Along …