Fans defend Sam Smith in wake of ‘I’m Not Here To Make Friends’ video controversy

Sam Smith‘s music video for their new single ‘I’m Not Here To Make Friends’ has courted controversy online. The visuals see the singer arrive at a stately home in a helicopter before dancing in a variety of flamboyant outfits alongside a large troupe of backing dancers, but has faced criticism from some for its apparent …

The Who announce 2023 orchestra tour with UB40 on select dates

The Who have announced a 2023 UK tour where they will be accompanied by an orchestra on each date. The tour is the ’60s legends’ first tour for six years and will kick off on July 6 in Hull, after which they will play a mixture of indoor and outdoor shows across the country before …

Knock2 Puts the Pedal to the Metal In Riveting Sophomore EP, "ROOM202"

After checking into ROOM202, there’s simply no reason to leave. Knock2 has released his sophomore EP, which is akin to a non-stop party where the energy never fades. It’s a tantalizing blend of thumping beats and euphoric melodies from the outset, with “Make U SWEAT!” leading the full-speed charge. The dance-inducing riffs continue on “REWiND,” a similarly high-energy track …

Kayzo Calls on Tisoki, LEVEL UP, More for 27-Track "NEW BREED" Remix Album

Everyone’s barking for Kayzo’s massive new compilation. Back in June, the Welcome Records boss dropped his stunning third album, NEW BREED to the delight of electronic and rock music fans worldwide. Now, he’s once again kicked down the doors of the doghouse and recruited the help of 27 of his fellow canines for a colossal remix album. 14 …

Fabric issues warning to club goers after reports of “fake Ketamine” drug circulating in the UK

London nightclub Fabric has issued a warning to club goers after reports that a “fake Ketamine” drug is circulating in the UK. READ MORE: Why drugs testing at festivals is an excellent – and well overdue – idea It comes after several people were hospitalised on Tuesday (January 24) after an event at the venue. The …

Oliver Heldens Launches New Label "Focused On the More Musical Side of Techno"

Oliver Heldens is taking his love of techno music to another level after launching HILOMATIK, a new record label. The Dutch dance music superstar says the label will serve as a home for his HI-LO alias as well as a hub for blossoming techno artists. HI-LO has been a tastemaker at the intersection of techno and …

Beabadoobee teases official release of fan-favourite track ‘Glue Song’

Beabadoobee has teased the official release of ‘Glue Song’, a fan-favourite track that she’s played live a handful of times. Taking to TikTok, Beabadoobee shared a 40-second clip of ‘Glue Song’ and wrote: “Glue Song will be yours soon! I wrote this song about a boy called Jacob Erland. I hope this song makes you …

Surf Mesa Teams Up With Selah Sol for Soulful Single, "City of Love"

Nothing says freedom like flying down the canyons of Malibu on a skateboard, am I right? Out now by way of Astralwerks, “City Of Love” is a deeply soulful single that finds Surf Mesa and Selah Sol sharing a relatable story about the hardships of embarking on a new chapter in life, all while being unable to escape the …

EDM.com Playlist Picks: Hardwell, Vintage Culture, WHIPPED CREAM & More [1/27/23]

The electronic music community is constantly evolving with new sounds every week, as artists become more innovative with their compositions. EDM.com’s weekly “Playlist Picks” series highlights the top releases in the genre, helping uncover the latest tracks that will soon dominate the dance music scene. Vintage Culture feat. Izzy Bizu – If I Live Forever …

“Whoever started that rumour is a dickhead”

Adele has shot down an online rumour that she’s boycotting the 2023 Grammy Awards, labelling the person that spread the false news a “dickhead”. The topic arose in a spot of banter during Adele’s show in Las Vegas on Friday (January 27) – the 17th date of her monumental residency at Caesars Palace. Sat behind …