ARC Fest secures Eric Prydz, Adam Beyer, ZHU, Seth Troxler, and more for inaugural event in Chicago

by: David Klemow Apr 13, 2021 As summer winds to a close this year, fans will descend on Chicago, the birthplace of house music, for a brand new two-day event that features some of the genre’s most in-demand forces. ARC Fest will host its debut run this Labor Day Weekend, September 4 – 5, at …

Zouk Group Announces Zedd As Inaugural Resident DJ At Resorts World Las Vegas

Today, Resorts World Las Vegas announced that DJ and producer Zedd will headline Zouk Nightclub and Ayu Dayclub, Las Vegas’s newest day and nightlife experiences opening this summer at the city’s most anticipated resort. At the first resort to be built on the Strip in more than a decade, Zedd’s inaugural residency will be the …

Chris Lake’s Label Drops Inaugural Compilation, ‘Black Book IDs: Chapter 1’ [LISTEN]

Black Book Records’ first compilation EP, Black Book ID’s: Chapter 1 is here and it packs all the energetic tech house signature of a Chris Lake-led project. Chris Lake joins forces with Italian producer Riva Starr and producer/vocalist lau.ra on the EP’s leading track, “Beat Freak.” Featuring a dynamic beat and acid-style lyrics, “Beat Freak” equates …

HARD London Announces Stacked Lineup for Inaugural UK Festival

HARD Events is heading to the United Kingdom for an epic all-day summer festival in London on Saturday, Aug. 21 with a stacked lineup including Alesso, Jauz, Tchami, Dillon Francis and more. The Drumsheds, one of the most unique event spaces in the city, will play host to HARD London. Pre-sale tickets go on sale …

Dancing Astronaut and Toolroom Records announce inaugural female-focused #WeAreListening virtual event

by: Dancing Astronaut Staff Mar 8, 2021 On March 8, to celebrate International Women’s Day 2021, Toolroom Records has announced the inaugural run of #WeAreListening—a virtual event dedicated to the development and growth of female talent in the dance music industry. The single-day online event, taking place on April 8, will feature a broad range …

deadmau5 Launches New House Imprint, Tommy Trash Single Selected For Inaugural Release

Electronic music legend deadmau5 has long been known for his plethora of music-centric ventures, most notably his mau5trap label. Since it was founded back in 2007, the imprint has facilitated countless releases from heavyweights such as Skrillex, Chris Lake, i_o and REZZ.  Now, deadmau5 is expanding his portfolio once more with the launch of yet another …

Super8 & Tab’s inaugural ‘Scorchin’ Sessions’ set the trance and progressive standard

by: Jessica Mao Mar 1, 2021 Super8 & Tab have long reigned as powerhouses of the trance epoch, wielding synonymity with esteemed labels like Anjunabeats and Armada Music. Inevitably, the launch of their Black Hole Recordings-partnered imprint Scorchin’ Records and its subsequent offshoot Scorchin’ Progressive, have held up as a salient progression for the Finnish …

Tchami, Virtual Riot, More to Perform at Insomniac East’s Inaugural Abduction Festival

Insomniac East has announced the inaugural lineup of their new festival, Abduction 2021: The Florida Invasion. EDM fans of all genres can find their place here as the lineup offers an eclectic selection ranging from dubstep to deep house. Powerhouse artists set to appear at the Orlando fest include Diplo, Tchami, and Habstrakt along with bass music …

SoundCloud Announces Inaugural Fortnite Tournament “SoundCloud Player One”

SoundCloud is officially entering the world of esports with a new video game tournament. Dubbed, SoundCloud Player One, the online festivities will see eight artists compete against each other in the digital battlegrounds of Fortnite. The games will be hosted by Rico Nasty and professional esports commentator, MonsterDface. In addition to the in-game action, viewers will be …

Rinzen joins This Never Happened for inaugural single of 2021, ‘Some Good Here’ featuring Anaphase – Dancing Astronaut

by: Sami Weisband Jan 21, 2021 Following a year chock full of consistent releases, Rinzen has returned for his first output of 2021, “Some Good Here,” featuring the velvety vocal styling of London duo, Anaphase. In his latest, the Los Angeles native makes a fitting debut appearance on Lane 8‘s This Never Happened with a …