Daft Punk’s music sales soar following break-up announcement

Sales of Daft Punk‘s music have risen dramatically following the duo’s break-up announcement. The pioneering French group confirmed their split on Monday (February 22) after 28 years together. As Rolling Stone reports (citing Alpha Data), streams of Daft Punk’s music were up by nearly 500 per cent on Monday compared to Sunday (February 21) as …

Watch BLVK JVCK and Riot Ten’s Trippy Music Video for “TIK TOK” With $teve Cannon

When EDM.com Class of 2021 artist BLVK JVCK joined forces with dubstep heavyweight Riot Ten, it was obvious that something huge was in the making. While we were all trapped indoors, the duo swooped in to save the day with their $teve Cannon-assisted single “TIK TOK.” The rowdy track had fans turning their homes into mosh-pits back in October, and …

Celebrate House Music Legend Danny Tenaglia’s 60th Birthday With David Guetta, Carl Cox, More

The EDM community is coming together in a big way to honor house music legend Danny Tenaglia, who turns 60 on March 7th. To celebrate the milestone, Tenaglia has partnered with Beatport, Gray Area, and Jukebox to host a special two-day birthday livestream featuring an all-star lineup of classic and contemporary DJs. The stream will …

England Hopes to Reopen Nightclubs & Lift Music Festival Restrictions this Summer

England just announced its reopening plans as part of a four-step process. Depending on cases, deaths and hospitalizations related to coronavirus (COVID-19), Prime Minister Boris Johnson hopes to lift the majority of restrictions by June 21st. Step One: allows schools to reopen and after-school activities to resume. Small groups of people from different households will …

NEW: KAYTRANADA, William Black, Riot Ten, Tylr + More – Your EDM | Week In Music

As your favorite artists prepare for the new year to warm up to release their larger projects, a bunch of artists have already begun to release new singles for our enjoyment. This week we saw new releases from the likes of KAYTRANADA, SG Lewis, Oliver Heldens and many other talented artists and producers. Sit back, relax or continue …

Your EDM Premiere: Barely Royal Re-brands as Sovryn, Drops Heat on Korsakov Music

Now this is something the rave scene may not have seen since Carl Cox et al. A complete 180 from the well-known bass house producer Barely Royal as he takes on the 174 world as Sovryn. It’s a bold crossover move but not as bold as it’s been in previous years. As bass house has …

Lost in Dreams: Insomniac Announces New Music Festival & Record Label

Insomniac announces an exciting progression in the form of a new music festival and record label, Lost in Dreams. The concept welcomes another world of sounds, celebrating the beautiful side of bass music and beyond. So far, no word on the first release or when the festival is happening, but the EDM community is here …

England’s Music Festivals and Nightclubs Given Green Light to Reopen This Summer

At long last, England’s nightclubs and music festivals have been given the green light by the government to resume operations amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Prime Minister Boris Johnson recently announced a roadmap aimed at easing lockdown restrictions, which signals the imminent reopening of venues and clubs starting June 21st, 2021. Mixmag notes that restrictions on such events could …

Years & Years’ Olly Alexander confirms arrival of new music later this year

Years & Years‘ Olly Alexander has seemingly confirmed that new music from the synth-pop band is set to arrive later this year. READ MORE: Olly Alexander on ‘It’s A Sin’: “There’s not been a British Aids drama on this scale ever” The frontman of the London group has won widespread praise for his role in Russell …

Ultra Music Festival Officially Cancels 2021 Event, Announces 2022 Dates

Last month, a letter was shared stating that Ultra Music Festival would not be returning in 2021. Now, organizers have confirmed the contents of the letter and revealed that the event will not return until 2022. On Twitter, organizers shared a statement informing fans of the new developments and unveiling the festival’s new March 2022 dates. …