Author: Mark Mancino

On Oct. 20 & 21, Miami’s III Points Festival 2023 takes over Mana Wynwood Convention Center. Miami’s III Points Festival has just unveiled the lineup for their 2023 edition, which also marks their 10-year anniversary. Celebrating 10 years of arts & music, III Points lives up to its stellar reputation by showcasing another year of groundbreaking talent. Headliners of this year’s III Points Festival include Fred Again.., Skrillex, Iggy Pop, Grimes, and Black Coffee. Addition acts to lend their talents in Wynwood, Miami are new Florida resident John Summit, Green Velvet, Caroline Polachek, Dom Dolla, Gorgon City, Caribou, Lane 8,…

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To commemorate his signing to Tchami’s Confession imprint, MAKJ returns with brand-new single, “Burning Rave.” California native MAKJ returns to the dance music circuit with his brand-new single, “Burning Rave.” The latest MAKJ release, which is his first-ever through Tchami’s Confession label, marks the beginning of a new journey for the DJ and producer. Available now (Friday, June 16), “Burning Rave” also marks MAKJ’s signing with Tchami’s respected Confession imprint. This also starts a new exploration of sound and musical direction for the veteran artist. On his newest production, MAKJ dives into the unknown for himself with a dynamic new…

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“Landscape” from DROELOE includes indie pop darlings, Banji, available now ahead of his debut LP, ‘The Art Of Change.’ A visionary talent, DROELOE is an artist who never fails to captivate listeners, and on his latest single “Landscape,” it’s certainly no different. Joined by indie pop darlings Banji, DROELOE releases his brand-new track “Landscape,” which comes as the lead single from his forthcoming debut solo album, The Art Of Change. While fans can listen to “Landscape” today (Friday, June 16), the follow-up to his previous release, “Feeble Games,” they’ll have to wait until September 15 for DROELOE’s captivating journey through…

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The lead single from the upcoming Disco Fries album is a collab with Ferry Corsten ft. Leon Stanford, out now via Liftoff Recordings. A melding of different musical stylings often makes for the most memorable tracks, which is why “Love You Loud” is just about as stand-out as you can get. Teaming up with dance music veteran Ferry Corsten for the lead single off the forthcoming Disco Fries full-length studio album, “Love You Loud” ft. Leon Stanford is available now (Friday, June 16) through Liftoff Recordings. Nick Ditri & Danny Boselovic, who make up the Disco Fries, called upon one…

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Out now on his own VANDIT Records, Paul van Dyk releases his new single “Beautiful Life” with Marc van Linden & Sue McLaren. Trance music titan Paul van Dyk has kicked off the summer Ibiza season with the official anthem song for the nightclub SHINE. On this summertime creation, “Beautiful Life,” Paul van Dyk teams up with Marc van Linden and Sue McLaren, which is available now through his very-own VANDIT Records imprint. A song about embracing all that life has to offer, “Beautiful Life” is a blissfully uplifting track that effortlessly displays the raw talent and creative genius of…

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On September 23 & 24, CRSSD Festival returns to Downtown San Diego’s Waterfront Park – and the jam-packed lineup has arrived. The Fall 2023 edition of CRSSD Festival is hitting Waterfront Park in Downtown San Diego on September 23 & 24. The diverse lineup announcement includes some of the biggest and most buzzworthy acts in the electronic music circuit, including Underworld, Flume, Fatboy Slim, FISHER, SG Lewis, Elderbrook, LP Giobbi, Chris Lake b2b Cloonee, Jayda G, Basement Jaxx (DJ set), Charlotte de Witte, Amelie Lens, Röyksopp, Eliza Rose, and many more. There have been over sixteen editions of CRSSD Festival…

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Oliver Heldens and Spinnin’ Records team up with Activision to celebrate the exciting new season of Call Of Duty: Warzone. It was announced today, June 14, that the anthem for Call of Duty®: Warzone Season 04, “Sound Of Vondel,” would be released through Spinnin’ Records. Following its creation by Oliver Heldens, today also marks an iconic pairing between the famed DJ/producer & Spinnin’ Records with Activision, one of the biggest gaming publishers in the world. As a longtime fan and player of Call of Duty himself, Heldens drew inspiration from his techno alias HI-LO on “Sound Of Vondel,” which takes…

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From July 28-30, 2023, Bass Camp Festival VI announces by-day lineups and DJ competition for main stage opening set. Bass Camp Festival VI begins on Friday, July 28 in Downtown Reno, and includes a string of concerts, main festival event, after-parties, a day pool party, and a closing party. In addition to all that’s been recently announced for the 3-day event showcase, a DJ competition has just launched for an act to play an opening set at the festival main stage (details below). The latest string of announcements for Bass Camp Festival includes a new home for the event at…

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The latest single from BRIT-nominated DJ/producer Nathan Dawe is “0800 HEAVEN” with Joel Corry & Ella Henderson. BRIT-nominated DJ & producer Nathan Dawe returns with a brand new collaboration alongside fellow BRIT-nominee Joel Corry and the ever-talented Ella Henderson. Their latest single, “0800 HEAVEN” is available now (June 9) through Helix Records. “0800 HEAVEN” does a fantastic job of taking a deeply genuine and authentically raw topline and coupling it with a high-octane production. The entire record is emotionally charged, yet still possesses a hands-in-the-air aesthetic. Certain to dominate at UK radio, “0800 HEAVEN” certainly has what it takes to…

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The 1997 smash song “Barbie Girl” by AQUA has received its first-ever remix, by Tiësto, just ahead of the ‘Barbie’ movie. With the generous amount of hype surrounding the upcoming Barbie movie, what better time to release the first-ever official remix of AQUA’s “Barbie Girl”? And who better to call upon for remixing duties than the king of his craft, Tiësto. When you want a remix for your song, Tiësto has undeniably been a go-to for over two decades. The original smash hit, “Barbie Girl,” by Danish dance-pop group AQUA was released in 1997, peaking at no. 7 on the…

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Famed Scottish artist KC Lights teams up with Merseyside-hailing Låpsley for “Better Times,” out now on Toolroom. As the summer approaches with full force, house titan’s Toolroom, an imprint with global appeal and acclaim, releases “Better Times” from KC Lights featuring Låpsley on June 9. “Better Times” serves as a debut collaboration for KC Lights and Låpsley, who pair exceptionally well on the record. The summery, sun-soaked house anthem is disco-infused, dance-floor-ready, and a must-add to your summertime playlists. Placing shine on the groove, funk, and soul, “Better Times” has already garnered pre-release features and inclusions from the likes of…

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The viral mashup By BYNX of deadmau5’s “The Veldt” and Benny Benassi & Gary Go’s “Cinema” sees official release on Ultra Records. Rare are the times that a mashup becomes an official label release, but there are some exceptions. In this case, an absolute TikTok and Instagram viral smash is seeing a proper single release. What’s the mashup everybody is talking about? Of course, it’s deadmau5’s “The Veldt” with Benny Benassi & Gary Go’s “Cinema,” with the edit from rising artist, DJ BYNX. Creating a resurgence of two iconic dance tracks, which are both more than a decade old, Los…

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One half of Tale Of Us, Anyma, will release his highly-anticipated debut album with lead single alongside Grimes. Interscope Records announced today (Thurs., June 8) that they will be partnering with eclectic electronic music duo Tale Of Us on their internationally recognized Afterlife label imprint. As part of their partnership, globally-acclaimed Interscope will distribute all Afterlife releases, which includes not only it’s upcoming releases but also its celebrated catalog. Tale Of Us, which is made up of members Carmine Conte (MRAK) and Matteo Milleri (Anyma), have been a rising force within the electronic music and festival circuits. Coinciding with the…

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Over 100,000 attendees expected for Electric Zoo Festival NY as 100+ artists announced for Labor Day Weekend event.   One of the biggest and most talked about music festivals in the country has been taking over New York City’s Randall’s Island Park for the past 14 years. From September 1-3, Electric Zoo Festival returns to its home – and this year promises to be bigger (literally and figuratively) and better than ever before. It was announced today that Electric Zoo 2023 will undergo a new theme, Hyperspace, offer an expanded festival grounds for the first time ever, include five brand…

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“BRING BACK THE COLOR” ft. AURORA is San Holo’s new single from his EXISTENTIAL DANCE MUSIC album via Helix Records. San Holo returns with the lead single from his forthcoming album, “BRING BACK THE COLOR” ft. AURORA. Available now (Friday, June 2) through Helix Records, San Holo’s new album, EXISTENTIAL DANCE MUSIC is slated for release this fall. The LP will be the third full-length studio album from the multi-faceted DJ and producer. A one-of-a-kind tastemaker, San Holo hopes for electronic music lovers to experience a new definition of EDM, explaining how this is a crucial component of his forthcoming…

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DJ LIFE caught up with NURKO ahead of the release of his ‘Discovery’ EP via Astralwerks and coinciding tour of the same name. NURKO is taking the dance music community on a journey to reach Discovery – and we get the chance to deep-dive into the latest endeavor from the breakout producer & DJ. Discovery, the 5-track EP sees its official release today (Friday, June 2, 2023), through Astralwerks, and will coincide with a tour of the same name. From June through August, NURKO will be hitting some of the most noteworthy venues across North America (see full list of…

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The nostalgic new Alesso single, “Without You,” is available now via 11:22PM/Geffen Records. Dance music maverick Alesso returns with his brand-new single, “Without You,” which is available today (Friday, June 2) through 11:22PM/Geffen Records. Bringing things back to his progressive roots on “Without You,” lands just in time for Alesso to kick off his massive Summer tour (see full list of tour dates below). On “Without You,” Alesso rewinds to his early days as this new single is reminiscent of his iconic hits that helped catapult his career. “Without You” is both punchy and passionate – and what makes it…

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As ADE’s largest event enters a new decade, Amsterdam Music Festival drops massive lineup for 2023 edition. Gearing up for another annual Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) this October, one of the gathering’s largest events, Amsterdam Music Festival (AMF) is ready to enter a new decade. AMF will take place on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at the Johan Cruijff ArenA in Amsterdam. What’s in store for the 2023 edition of AMF? This year’s monumental event, presented by ALDA and Insomniac Events, has just revealed an all-star lineup which includes Afrojack, Armin van Buuren, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, James Hype, Meduza,…

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Watch Subtronics & John Summit perform a surprise back-to-back set as SUBJOHNICS at the circuitGROUNDS during EDC Las Vegas 2023. King of the bass, Subtronics, was one of the most anticipated acts to play EDC Las Vegas 2023. Without question, he certainly delivered — and then some. What fans were not quite expecting was for John Summit to be the surprise guest on the festival lineup. Slated to perform directly after Subtronics at the circuitGROUNDS, the special guest ended up being John Summit. Fans began to catch on early in the day on Sunday, just before Summit was set to…

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Teaming up on a summertime pick-me-up single, Nicky Romero, Jonas Blue & Nico Santos release “All You Need Is Love” via Astralwerks/Protocol.  With festival season officially in full swing, Nicky Romero returns with his uplifting, dance-pop sound. This time, Nicky Romero is joined by pop-dance mastermind Jonas Blue as well as producer Nico Santos on “All You Need Is Love.” Available now through Astralwerks/Virgin/Protocol Recordings. “All You Need Is Love” begins with soul-rendering vocals atop organic melodies, the track then swells to a euphoric, progressive crescendo to coincide with the chorus. Santos’s performance brings the hopeful lyrics to life perfectly,…

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Across three days, EDC Las Vegas returned to Paradise, NV for another memorable edition to celebrate Insomniac’s 30th anniversary. From Friday, May 19 through Sunday, May 21, Electric Daisy Carnival made a grand return to the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. As one of the largest electronic music festivals in the world – and perhaps the biggest in the US – EDC Las Vegas is an annual staple within the dance music community. Preaching and enforcing a “P.L.U.R.” (Peace, Love, Unity, Respect) mentality, the 3-day event brings over 500,000 attendees to a neon city within Sin City, just miles from the…

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Brand new music coming to you today from Planet Zuzy, as her new single “Higher” is available everywhere on May 22.  Planet Zuzy makes her anticipated debut today with a new single, “Higher.” Perhaps it’s because the song is inspired by one of her most cherished memories in dance music, “Higher” is instantaneously transcendent. Following a string of major remix releases, Planet Zuzy shines with the release of her debut original single, “Higher.” Showcasing a signature, classic club song, “Higher” is a mainstream-inspired dance track that incorporates various of electronic sub-genres. Without having to put a label on her musical…

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Joe Bermudez & Amanda Brigham release the official music video for their brand-new collaboration, “Cinderella.”  A brand new music has become available today, Monday, May 22, from Boston-based DJ/producer Joe Bermudez & Amanda Brigham. The pair have joined forces for the release of their new collaboration, “Cinderella.” Not only is the song an anthemic and catchy mainstream electronic dance music (EDM) tune, but the coinciding official music video perfectly accompanies the vibe, atmosphere, and aesthetic of the song. While the song, “Cinderella,” dropped in March, just in time for the start of festival season here in the US, the music…

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Kicking off a new era of music, Louis The Child & Zachary Knowles release “Daybreak” through Interscope Records. It’s been a decade since Chicago-based duo Louis The Child first exploded onto the scene. Freddy Kennett and Robby Hauldren, best known as Louis The Child, are setting out to embark on the latest chapter of their career with their newest original. Together along with Zachary Knowles, Louis The Child releases “Daybreak” through Interscope Records, available worldwide today, Friday, May 19. Louis The Child has built a stellar reputation within the electronic music scene over the last 10 years. Boasting a noteworthy…

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Netherlands-based producer, composer & instrumentalist Vincent Rooijers aka DROELOE announces US tour alongside his new single “Feeble Games.” Continuously pushing the boundaries, multi-talented artist DROELOE has just released his brand-new single “Feeble Games,” to coincide with the announcement of his US tour dates. The Netherlands-based Vincent Rooijers, better known to dance music fans as DROELOE, is a force to be reckoned with, as a producer, composer, instrumentalist, and DJ. Available today, Friday, May 19, you can now listen to DROELOE’s “Feeble Games.” The eagerly anticipated first release since the release of his studio album A Matter of Perspective, which was…

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Rezz & Grabbitz join forces on their new alt-electronic single, “Signal,” taken from the upcoming Rezz EP. Reunited, and it feels so good, as Canadian bass music icon and HypnoVizion label head Rezz reunites with rocktronic artist Grabbitz on their second collaborative single “Signal.” The latest in a string of goth-inspired releases from the producer/DJ, “Signal” serves as the second single off Rezz’s forthcoming IT’S NOT A PHASE EP, which is due to drop this summer. “Signal” is the welcomed follow-up to their 2020 hit “Someone Else,” which peaked at #1 and #10 on Canada and US alternative radio charts and…

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DJ LIFE touched base with Mau P, the famed creator of “Drugs From Amsterdam” to discuss his new single, “Your Mind Is Dirty.” It’s been hit after hit for the multi-talent, Mau P. “Your Mind Is Dirty” follows “Gimme That Bounce,” which followed “Drugs From Amsterdam.” The anticipated single, “Your Mind Is Dirty” is finally available as of Friday, May 19, through John Summit’s Off The Grid Records. First hearing this tune myself during a live stream of Mau P’s set at the DJ Mag pool party which was broadcasting from The Sycamore, it was clear from the start that…

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Insomniac Events celebrates its 30th anniversary with Electric Daisy Carnival in Las Vegas from May 19-21, 2023. All are welcome here. That’s the slogan for the world’s biggest electronic music festival, Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC). This weekend, from Friday, May 19th through Sunday, May 21st, over 500,000 Headliners (partygoers) will grace the festival grounds. Another sold out event at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway brings thousands of fans from across the globe for a weeklong string of events, dubbed EDC Week. Across the three festival days, EDC Las Vegas 2023 will bring sets from hundreds of DJs, who will perform…

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Above & Beyond release new single “500” in honor of ABGT 500 at LA’s Banc of California Stadium as part of forthcoming Tranquility Base Vol. 1 EP through Anjunabeats. Returning to their Tranquility Base roots, Above & Beyond release their new single “500” today (May 12) through their Anjunabeats label. The song pays homage to their recent celebratory ABGT 500 show at the Banc of California Stadium in Los Angeles. Included on their forthcoming Tranquility Base Vol. 1 EP, set for release on May 25, “500” embodies all of the key elements, emotions, and vibe that you’ve come to expect…

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NGHTMRE’s DRMVRSE Remixes (Pt. 1) includes interpretations from OddKidOut, Vanic, RIOT, G-REX, and Jon Casey; available now through Lowly.  The debut album from NGHTMRE, DRMVRSE, is getting a proper remix treatment — and it’s coming to you in several parts through Lowly. DRMVRSE Remixes (Pt. 1) includes an assortment of new LP renditions from the likes of RIOT, Vanic, Jon Casey, OddKidOut, and G-REX. The first part in the DRMVRSE remix series is available Wednesday, May 10.  Los Angeles-based NGHTMRE dropped his debut LP, DRMVRSE, in 2022, which includes features from Oliver Tree, SLANDER, and IDK, just to name a few…

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In the latest installment of DJ LIFE Mag’s DJ Life Lessons, Joe Bunn of the DJ’s Vault Tells You How to Market to the Newly Engaged.   DJ Life Lessons is an educational series offered by DJ LIFE Mag – and we’re proud to present one of the music industry’s leading educators, Joe Bunn, in our latest installment. As the founder of the subscription-based service, The DJ’s Vault, Joe Bunn has truly become a master of his craft. Offering his insight and wisdom on the topic, you now have the opportunity to become a master of your own craft and become more seasoned and better at mixing. https://youtu.be/A-HhBCUrVl4…

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Available today (May 5) via Big Beat Records, Galantis & JVKE join forces on new collaboration, “Fool 4 U” (ft. Enisa).  Internationally recognized Galantis reunites with viral sensation JVKE to present their latest collaborative effort, “Fool 4 U,” feat. Enisa. Available today, May 5, through Big Beat Records, “Fool 4 U” is the second collab between Galantis and JVKE, who previously worked together on their early 2021 smash single, “Dandelion.” Since the guys last collaborated, JVKE has become increasingly popular following his explosive single “golden hour,” which was included on his this is what _ _ _ _ feels like…

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“The Otherside” is the latest single from dance music megastar ACRAZE featuring Paige Cavell, available now (May 5) via Thrive/Capitol Records. What better way to celebrate one of your songs becoming certified RIAA Platinum in the USA than with a brand new single? Fittingly titled “The Otherside,” ACRAZE joins forces with the talented Paige Cavell for the release of his latest single, “The Otherside,” which is available today (Friday, May 5) through Thrive/Capitol Records. The breakout artist behind arguably one of the biggest EDM songs of all time, “Do It To It,” has released his newest single, “The Otherside.” Straying…

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Joining forces for a collaborative new LP, Fred again.. & Brian Eno release the ambient-inspired Secret Life through Text Records. Only days after announcing a joint album, Fred again.. & Brian Eno have released their collaborative new LP, Secret Life. The 11-track album, which comes in at just under 45 minutes, is a downtempo body of work that doesn’t focus on the drops, but the beauty within the musicality found within each of songs. Secret Life is simplistic, yet complex in all the right ways. An ambient treat, the album focuses on the beauty found within the music and less on…

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The winner of the Beatport Global Remix Challenge for Louie Vega’s “How He Works” will receive a prize package worth nearly $10k. Producers, it’s time to put your skills to the test… are you up for the challenge? Beatport, the global leader in music for DJs, producers, and their fans, announced today (May 2) with Loopcloud and LabalRadar, the “How He Works” Global Remix Challenge, which is an open invitation to ambitious producers around the world to submit their own unique spin on Louie Vega’s “How He Works,” available now through Nervous Records. Think you have what it takes to…

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ILLENIUM releases his anticipated 5th studio album, ILLENIUM, through Warner Records on Friday, April 28.  Available today, Friday, April 28, global dance music powerhouse and GRAMMY Award-nominated artist ILLENIUM drops his fifth artist album, ILLENIUM, through Warner Records. A long time coming, the much anticipated album drop includes 16 tracks with a runtime just under one hour. Previously released singles include “All That Really Matters” with Teddy Swims, “Worst Day” with MAX, “From The Ashes” with Skylar Grey, “Shivering” with Spiritbox, “Luv Me A Little” with Nina Nesbitt, “Insanity” with American Teeth, and “With All My Heart” alongside JVKE. The…

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Breakout artist BINGEWATCH has just unveiled a new THIS IS HOUSE MUSIC EP through Insomniac Records’ IN/ROTATION imprint. Released officially on April 25, BINGEWATCH dropped his latest EP, THIS IS HOUSE MUSIC, through the Insomniac Records imprint, IN/ROTATION. As a house head for quite some time, BINGEWATCH has always prided himself on being involved in all the different aspects of the genre for over a decade now. When it comes to THIS IS HOUSE MUSIC, interestingly, the entire EP was created with his new analogue studio set up. The tracks draw listeners with a raw drum machine backbone, intertwined with deep-house…

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Nostalgix returns to Confession with a brand-new banging single, “Step Back,” available on Friday, April 28.  Returning to Tchami’s prominent Confession label imprint, Nostalgix, the reigning queen of bass house, has unveiled her latest single, “Step Back.” Displaying her distinctive brand, she delivers another anthemic banger with “Step Back” which is available today (Friday, April 28) through Cofession. Confession was one of the first labels to ever sign Nostalgix back in 2019, so her homecoming this year is an exciting — and full circle — one. Gix feels privileged to continue her association with Tchami’s esteemed imprint, and looks forward…

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III Points Festival returns to Miami in 2023 to celebrate its 10-year anniversary edition with a first-round artist lineup announcement.  Making a grand return to the Mana Wynwood Convention Center on Friday, October 20 and Saturday, October 21, Miami’s III Points Festival will celebrate its success in putting counterculture music on the South Florida map over the last 10 years. Kicking off its silver-anniversary year, III Points has announced today its phase one lineup of 13 performing acts that embody the festival’s continued commitment to showcasing diverse and groundbreaking musicians. Leading the III Points bill while representing opposite ends of the…

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Insomniac Events has announced the lineup for Day Trip Festival 2023, set to take place in on June 24 & 25. Day Trip Festival has announced its curated collection of legendary and up-and-coming artists set to perform this Summer during the festival’s third edition at Long Beach, CA’s Queen Mary Waterfront. More than 30 tastemakers within the electronic music space will come together on Saturday, June 24 and Sunday, June 25 to blast one of today’s most influential music styles on full display. Nearly every artist on Day Trip Festival’s 2023 lineup has paved the way for house music’s infectious…

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The much-anticipated 12-track studio album, DRIVE, from Tiësto is available now (April 21) through Musical Freedom/Atlantic Records. The highly-anticipated studio album from Tiësto, DRIVE, has landed through Musical Freedom Records/Atlantic Records today (Friday, April 21). The 12-track artist album is Tiësto’s first conceptual album since 2009 when he released Kaleidoscope. DRIVE has been a long time coming – and now that it’s here, dance music lovers are basking in the project. The visual component of DRIVE pays homage to his life-long fascination of Formula 1 racing. The art is inspired by the 2004 Monaco Grand Prix, where a $430,000 diamond…

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Dainjazone & LMFAO’s Redfoo, who returns from a 6+ year hiatus, bring back the ‘park rock’ sound with “Long Live Party Rock.” Coming out of a six-year hiatus, LMAFO’s Redfoo is joining forces with Dainjazone for the release of “Love Live Party Rock,” which is available now through all streaming platforms worldwide. The song is an evolution of the party rock/electro pop sound that took over in the early 2010s. “Long Live Party Rock” is a high-energy and party-driven anthem that began as a demo sent to Redfoo from Dainjazone. While the track displays a finished product crafted for a…

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Destructo & Snoop Dogg have joined forces for their new collaboration, “You Only Die Once,” available April 21. The newly released Destructo and Snoop Dogg collaboration has been a long time coming – and today, April 21, “You Only Die Once” is available worldwide on all streaming platforms. Ironically released at midnight on 4/20, the histories of Destructo and Snoop Dogg have already been intertwined, with the rapper performing his debut album Doggystyle in full at HARD Summer 2017. After years of attempts to work together musically, Destruco and Snoop have finally linked up for their first ever collaborative endeavor.…

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On April 20, Chris Lake x Aluna release their new collaboration, “Beggin’,” through Black Book Records/Astralwerks. Before Chris Lake makes his grand return to Coachella this Sunday, April 23, to close out the Outdoor Theatre with FISHER, he just released his newest single. “Beggin’” is Chris Lake’s joint venture alongside Aluna, which is available now through the Black Book Records imprint of Astralwerks. “‘Beggin’ is a tale of caution,” explains Chris Lake. “Sometimes you want someone so badly, but when you get them, you wish you’d never set eyes on them…a bit like me. I’m a lot,” Aluna adds. GRAMMY®-nominated,…

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if found & Luxtides release their new drum & bass collaboration, “Hollow,” through Insomniac Records’ Lost In Dreams imprint. Los Angeles-based producer if found makes his return to Lost In Dreams Records alongside Brooklyn’s Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Luxtides for “Hollow,” an emotive, energetic drum & bass breakup production. Their bicoastal collaboration showcases both artists’ displaying their strengths and letting them shine. Luxtides once again delivers a hypnotizing and instantly-gripping vocal performance that pulls at your heartstrings while retaining an underlying pop twist. The heart-pouring lyrics explore the emptiness associated with a difficult breakup, while the backing expands on the theme. Somber…

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Tune into the official Coachella 2023 livestream, presented by YouTube, broadcasting all six stages across both weekends. Coachella undeniably gets bigger and better and every year. As we gear up for one of the most global lineups in Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival history, YouTube has vowed that they are going all in to make this year’s livestream experience and YouTube presence the most epic yet. For the first time in its existence, #CoachellaOnYouTube will be going LIVE from ALL stages with SIX feeds across BOTH weekends of the iconic desert fest! That’s correct: All stages, All Weekend, for…

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Marshmello & Farruko join forces for their new collaboration, “Esta Vida,” following a debut performance at the Ultra Music Festival MainStage in Miami.  Less than three weeks after performing together at the Ultra Music Festival MainStage in Miami, Marshmello & Farruko are set to release their new collaboration, “Esta Vida.” The track made its debut on March 26 live from Bayfront Park in Downtown, Miami in front of more than 50,000 attendees (and a live stream on UMF TV that reached more than 1 million viewers), as Mello closed out the 3-day festival. Coinciding with the release of “Esta Vida”…

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DJ LIFE sat down with WHIPPED CREAM ahead of back-to-back weekends at Coachella 2023 to discuss her growing dominance over the music industry. WHIPPED CREAM is a rising star within the electronic music scene – and DJ LIFE sat down with her just before she takes the stage at one of the most prominent festivals in the world, Coachella. Staying true to herself – and putting in plenty of hard work and dedication towards mastering her craft – Caroline Cecil, better known as WHIPPED CREAM, has become one of the most sought-after names within the dance music circuit. What many fans…

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In the latest installment of DJ LIFE Mag’s DJ Life Lessons, Joe Bunn of The DJ’s Vault dives deeply into how to mix better. DJ Life Lessons is an educational series offered by DJ LIFE Mag – and we’re proud to present one of the music industry’s leading educators, Joe Bunn, in our latest installment. As the founder of the subscription-based service, The DJ’s Vault, Joe Bunn has truly become a master of his craft. Offering his insight and wisdom on the topic, you now have the opportunity to become a master of your own craft and become more seasoned…

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Ahead of his forthcoming DRIVE album, Tiësto joins forces with Supernatural for its newest workout Artist Series. Internationally acclaimed superstar DJ, producer, and artist, Tiësto, joins forces with VR fitness app Supernatural. As Supernatural launches its newest Artist Series with the talented dance music sensation, prepare to work out to some of Tiësto’s greatest hits and most iconic tracks. Included in the mix are new releases from his forthcoming album due April 21, DRIVE, such as “10:35” with Tate McRae, “The Business,” “Hot In It” with Charli XCX, and “Lay Low,” among others. On April 17, join the VR fitness…

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Emerging Scottish artist KC Lights has just released his popular Festival Piano Mix of his single “Hold On” ft. Kye Sones via Solardo’s Sola label.  “Hold On” ft. Kye Sones is latest single to hit the circuit from KC Lights — and now, he’s unleashed an edit he’s been holding onto until now. The Festival Piano Mix of “Hold On” sees the light of day through Solardo’s Sola label. A soaringly uplifting tune that serves up intricate melodies and nostalgia, “Hold On (Festival Piano Mix)” is a euphoric piano edit of his 2021 hit single. Exceeding over 1.3 million monthly…

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“Caught a Body” is the brand-new single from Alesso & Ty Dolla $ign, available everywhere on Friday, April 7 through Geffen Records. Making his debut on 10:22PM/Geffen Records, Alesso delivers his latest single, “Caught a Body,” alongside Ty Dolla $ign. Available on Friday, April 7, “Caught a Body” originally made its debut when Alesso opened the Ultra Music Festival MainStage at Bayfront Park in Downtown Miami less than two weeks ago. The global superstar rocked the Ultra MainStage with a VIP mix of “Caught a Body,” which had the sold-out crowd on their toes from the very start of his…

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Electric Daisy Carnival returns to Las Vegas to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Insomniac Events with monstrous lineup of over 230 artists. Venture just miles from the Las Vegas Strip during EDC Week, and you’ll experience a colossal neon city within Paradise, Nevada. Dubbed Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) Las Vegas, the experience is largest electronic music festival in the United States. Today (March 6), Pasquale Rotella, founder of the world’s leading music festival and live events experience creator, Insomniac Events, announced the anticipated full lineup for this year’s EDC Las Vegas 2023. Making its grand return to the Las Vegas…

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Seismic Dance Event announces full lineup for Spring Lite Edition in Austin, TX on May 19 & 20 with SOFI TUKKER, John Summit, TESTPILOT, Chris Liebing & more. Returning to Austin, TX for two days in May, the summer season begins with Seismic Dance Event 2023. Certain to be an event of epic proportions, this year’s Seismic Spring Lite Edition will take place on May 19 & 20 at The Concourse Project. To commemorate the unveiling of their full lineup, Seismic has just shared Fatboy Slim’s full set from 2022, so watch below to relive the magic of last year’s…

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On May 6 & 7, Desert Hearts Festival 2023 will take place at The Torch at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum following lineup announcement.  Desert Hearts Festival, one of North America’s most celebrated boutique electronic music events, has just revealed a star studded lineup for its 2023 edition, which is taking place at The Torch at the historic Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on May 6-7. The experience will transform the grounds of The Coliseum into a full-scale Desert Hearts Festival takeover, featuring the signature Desert Heart stage, top of the line sound and lighting, art-cars projection mapping, live painters, and…

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RESISTANCE Miami continues season 1 of its celebrated US club residency at M2 nightclub with headliner announcement for Race Week. Following a successful launch week during Miami Music Week, RESISTANCE Miami returns to the newly renovated and transformed iconic nightclub space, now known as M2. The club, which was formerly Mansion – and several others in the years prior – has just reopened its doors as M2, following years being closed to the public. RESISTANCE Miami Race Week will take place from Friday, May 5 through Sunday, May 7 at M2 Nightclub. In continuation of its celebrated US club residency…

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Returning to Kingston Downs, Georgia from Sept. 14-17, Imagine Music Festival 2023 delivers with heavy-hitting phase one lineup. Imagine Music Festival 2023 is certain to deliver another memorable installment, as the Southeast’s most immersive electronic festival dropped a massive phase one lineup. Returning to Kingston Downs, Georgia from September 14-17, the 4-day (and night) event will host over 100 artists across four stages. Upon the phase one lineup announcement for Imagine Music Festival 2023, fans are already in awe of the diverse talent to grace the stages of this year’s leading dance fest. Who are some of the artists slated…

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The pool season at Maya Day Club in partnership with Relentless Beats will host the likes of DJ Snake, Gryffin, TroyBoi, Mr. Carmack, Cloonee, and more.  Renewing their collaborative event partnership, Relentless Beats and Maya Day Club have just announced the lineup for the upcoming pool season in Scottsdale, AZ. Initially kicking off in 2022 with The Sunday Drip featuring such talent as Jauz, Adventure Club, NGHTMRE, BIJOU, Dom Dolla, Cray, Dombresky, Dada Life, and more, the two entertainment powerhouses again came together with Miami-based E11even for a series of events during Super Bowl LVII, featuring Tyga, Alesso, Kaskade, and A$AP…

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The third part of Armin van Buuren’s ‘Feel Again’ album trilogy has been released to make a complete 3-disc LP via Armada Music. Armin van Buuren drops Feel Again, the much-anticipated follow-up to his multi-disc Balance album, and it’s an even more elaborate and complex artist album than the last, which triumphs his 2019 double disc. Feel Again is available now (March 31) through his very own label, Armada Music. Feel Again is a 34-track masterpiece of an album — running at 1 hour and 45 minutes – that serves up some of van Buuren’s best and most original work…

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Launching in August, Above & Beyond’s label will host a new 3-event series, ‘Anjunabeats Outdoors’ in New York, Denver, and Montréal.  Fresh off the announcement of their upcoming Group Therapy Weekender showcase at The Gorge in Washington this summer, Above & Beyond’s Anjunabeats imprint has another big announcement. The Anjunafamily can rejoice once more as today (March 30), it has been revealed that a new ‘Anjunabeats Outdoors’ event concept will be launching this summer. Taking place across three cities in August, the ‘Anjunabeats Outdoors’ series lands in New York City on August 5 at The Rooftop at Pier 17, Denver…

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The Do LaB stage returns to Coachella 2023 for back-to-back weekends in April with a just-unveiled artist lineup. Do LaB continues its partnership with Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival as the 2-weekend affair returns to the Empire Polo Club Grounds this April 14-16 and April 21-23. With GA tickets already sold out, find more information and remaining VIP ticketing options at http://www.coachella.com. This year’s Coachella 2023 Do LaB stage features ALUNA, BAMBII, Carlita, Cloonee, DEVAULT, Disco Wrek (Disco Lines b2b Ship Wrek), DJ Tennis, Dylan & Harry (Party Favor & Baauer), Emmit Fenn, Flamingosis, Flight Facilities (DJ Set), Franky…

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Riot Ten will have you hearing “Voices,” with his latest melodic single, available now through Dim Mak Records.   Diverse dance music act, Riot Ten, returns with his latest single, “Voices,” which is available now worldwide through Dim Mak Records. An eclectic artist, Riot Ten seems to never disappoint when it comes to original music (and, of course, live sets). “Voices,” the latest original production from the go-to artist, serves up a captivating blend of melodic dubstep, hypnotizing vocals, and an addictive bassline, for an empowering finished product. “Voices went through many stages. Initially I didn’t know what direction the…

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Celebrating its 10-year anniversary, Life Is Beautiful 2023 drops this year’s lineup ahead of Sept. return to Las Vegas. As festival season is kicked into high gear, so do the upcoming lineup announcements. One of the most impressive and diverse to hit the circuit so far this year comes from Life Is Beautiful 2023. This year, the festival returns to Downtown, Las Vegas for its 10th anniversary edition from September 22-24. Assisting in the celebratory 10-year anniversary festivities are headliners as well as an array of support acts across a multitude of genres. Friday performers include The Killers, Flume, Yeah…

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The acclaimed Miami event, Ultra Music Festival 2023, will broadcast via UMF TV all weekend long for another #ULTRALIVE installment. It’s that time of year again! Ultra Music Festival kicks off festival season in North America. Returning to Bayfront Park in Downtown, Miami for its 23rd edition, Ultra 2023 will deliver hundreds of DJ sets and live performances from some of electronic/dance music’s most prominent artists. For those unable to attend the 3-day event in person, Ultra will provide a multi-channel stream through UMF TV, dubbed #ULTRALIVE, which will span across each festival day, from March 24-26. The #ULTRALIVE stream…

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The BPM Festival surprise-announces 3-day Easter edition in Costa Rica from April 6-8 with Diplo, Jesse Calosso & many more. Six weeks ago, The BPM Festival made its way back to its beloved home base, Tamarindo, Costa Rica. Returning after a multi-year hiatus, the sacred grounds of Tamarindo were met with the rapturous applause of its guests that spanned across 40 nationalities. Following a teaser that was unveiled on the festival’s social media platforms, The BPM Festival has confirmed it will return to Tamarindo’s exquisite beaches for a surprise Easter Edition brimming with music, dance, and pure celebration. After the…

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Rising independent dance label Swerve Collective Creations releases annual Miami Music Week EP, ‘Swerve Miami Sampler ’23.’   First released on March 10 as a Beatport Exclusive, the rising independent dance music label, Swerve Collective Creations, has just officially released its annual EP – and it lands just in time for the start of festival season in North America. On Friday, March 24, the breakout imprint, which has been gaining buzz within the EDM circuit, drops its latest EP, Swerve Miami Sampler ’23. Becoming a Miami Music Week tradition, Swerve Collective Creations is back at it this year with a…

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Miami’s newest hotspot, M2 Nightclub, opens its doors with world-class talent, including David Guetta with MORTEN for grand opening night. M2 Miami is Miami’s latest nightclub to open its doors – and it’s just in time for the start of Miami Music Week 2023. Taking over the legendary venue located at 1235 Washington Ave. in Miami Beach, the spot has entertainment embedded in its DNA. Formerly Prince’s Glam Slam, Club 1235, Paragon & Mansion, just to name a few, M2 is a modernized rendition of a classic, historic theater turned nightclub. Bringing a main stage festival experience to South Beach,…

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Techno titan, Carl Cox, will deliver three unique ‘Hybrid’ sets to the US this fall at Red Rocks, Central Park, and Los Angeles. Carl Cox is one of electronic music’s biggest names and undoubtedly one of the most sought-after DJs in the world. Showcasing his skills as a live performer, the tastemaker is slated to deliver three unforgettable Hybrid Sets to world-famous locations across North America. Kicking off Hybrid this fall at New York City’s Central Park, the underground sensation will then bring his showcase to the breathtaking Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado, all before he wraps up his stint…

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From August 3-6, Lollapalooza 2023 will return to Grant Park in Chicago, IL for a 4-day festival extravaganza with some of the world’s finest acts. Lollapalooza 2023 is gearing up to be one of the biggest (if not the biggest) editions yet. The four-day staple music festival returns to its home at Grant Park in Chicago, Illinois. Produced by C3, the headliners for Lollapalooza 2023 are ODESZA, Billie Eilish, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Lana Del Rey, Kendrick Lamar, Karol G, The 1975, and Tomorrow X Together. When it comes to DJs and dance acts, Lolla 2023 is certainly not lacking.…

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DJ LIFE recommends some Miami Music Week 2023 events that should be on your must-attend list for the week spanning March 20-26th.  Miami Music Week 2023 begins today (Tuesday, March 21), and DJ LIFE Mag has compiled a list of some of our picks for must-attend events. From pool parties to nightclubs, open-air to underground, music festivals to terraces – we’ve got you covered. Spanning from Tuesday, March 21 through Sunday, March 26, Miami Music Week (MMW) will be serving up countless events across various venues throughout the entire city of Miami. From Downtown to South Beach, Wynwood to Bayfront…

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Alison Wonderland has just released ‘Loner The Remixes’ EP through Astralwerks, including edits from Pauline Herr, VILLA, Moore Kismet, 1788-L, and more.  Alison Wonderland seemingly tells a story through her music, which is what makes her such a relatable artist. Following the release of her 2022 album, Loner, Alison Wonderland returns with the anticipated Loner The Remixes EP. Available now through Astralwerks, the soaring 8-track EP includes an assortment of remixes from the likes of Pauline Herr, VILLA, 1788-L, Fredrick, LEER, Friend Within, Hex Cougar, and Moore Kismet. The genre-bending Loner The Remixes EP offers listeners various takes of album…

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The self-titled debut artist album from Kx5 is available today (March 17, 2023) through mau5trap/Arkade.  Kaskade and deadmau5 are no strangers to collaborating on some of dance music’s most familiar tunes over the span of their careers. This is why it should come as no surprise that together as Kx5, the pair are dominating the scene, yet again — except this time as Kx5. Already 15 years since Kaskade and deadmau5 first partnered on their smash hit “I Remember” in 2008 and its follow-up, “Move For Me,” the guys have each dominated the electronic music scene, respectively. Fast forward to…

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Electronic artist Cari Lekebusch joins forces with Nordic audio-visual startup Chroma to launch groundbreaking app, EZPZ. EZPZ, a groundbreaking app that allows users to “doodle” with sounds with their fingertips and play with music, has just been announced today by Nordic audio-visual start-up, Chroma, and trailblazing electronic artist, Cari Lekebusch. The launch of EZPZ marks a new class of dynamic sound experience where users can seamlessly blend music-making and visual art on their phones for an unprecedented creative experience. EZPZ is an intuitive and easy-to-use app that lets users make music with sound brushes created by Lekebusch. The app requires…

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This July, Northern Nights Music Festival returns to Piercy, CA to celebrate its 10th anniversary, including an in-house cannabis strain.  Coinciding with the announcement of their 10th anniversary event, Northern Nights Music Festival 2023 has just dropped their phase one lineup. Returning to Cook’s Valley Campground in Piercy, California from July 14-16, Northern Nights becomes the very first music festival to create an in-house cannabis strain. The new strain was developed alongside Humboldt Seed Company, all as part of the festival’s 2023 initiative aimed at supporting local curators. The phase one lineup for Northern Nights 2023 includes Big Gigantic, G…

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From May 24-29th, Lightning in a Bottle Returns to Buena Vista Lake in Southern California with a massive by-day artist lineup announced. This coming Memorial Day Weekend, Do LaB’s Lightning in a Bottle returns to its home at Buena Vista Lake in Southern California for a 6-day extravaganza. From May 24 through 29, Lightning in a Bottle 2023 is a fully immersive experience for all attendees. The full by-day artist lineup for this year’s celebratory event can be found below. Who should festival lovers be keeping their eyes and ears out for during Lightning in a Bottle 2023? The likes…

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Nashville’s premier electronic music festival, Deep Tropics 2023, announces full artist lineup for August return to Bicentennial Park.  The greenest event in the USA, Deep Tropics Music, Art & Style Festival returns to Nashville in 2023 — and the full lineup has just been announced. On August 18 & 19, Deep Tropics returns for a third year, going beyond net zero and producing a carbon negative event. That’s not all… the 2-day Tennessee-based event also boasts a stellar artist roster, which has just been announced. Included on the bill for Nashville’s premier electronic music festival, Deep Tropics 2023, are the…

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Calvin Harris & Ellie Goulding join forces for a rave-ready new single, “Miracle,” available now through Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited.  Were you hoping for a miracle? No worries, because it’s time to kick the BPM into high gear, as Calvin Harris & Ellie Goulding have reunited for their latest collaboration, “Miracle.” The nostalgic new original is available now (Friday, March 10, 2023) through Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited. “Miracle” is a rave-ready tune that encompasses several genre influences, including trance, house, psy, and even future rave. Serving up tones reminiscent of the 90s and 2000s, Calvin Harris & Ellie…

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Famed UK-based dance duo, Gorgon City, has dropped their new single “Voodoo” ahead of their forthcoming album.  Acclaimed electronic duo, Gorgon City, hailing from the UK, has just unveiled their latest original single, “Voodoo.” The record is available today (Friday, March 10, 2023) through Astralwerks. “Voodoo” is another standout production from the sought-after duo. Laying soaring vocal melodies atop a rolling bass and heavy-hitting groove, the end result is a memorable banger. “Voodoo” follows Gorgon City’s recently released songs, “Sidewindah” and “Remember.” Boasting over 1.5 billion streams to their name, the globally celebrated UK duo Gorgon City adds another booming…

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Returning to Chicago’s Union Park this Labor Day Weekend, ARC Music Festival 2023 has just dropped its initial lineup. From September 1-3, 2023, ARC Music Festival returns to Chicago’s Union Park this Labor Day Weekend – and the initial lineup has just been announced. Featuring some of the most sought-after names in electronic music, and the return of official stage host, Spanish party outfit Elrow, the ARC Music Festival 2023 is on our radar as a must attend event this year. The ARC Music Festival 2023 initial lineup features acclaimed artists, including Adam Beyer, Âme, Anfisa Letyago, Black Coffee, The Blessed Madonna,…

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HARD Events revealed the lineup for HARD Summer 2023, celebrating its 15th edition on August 5 & 6 in Downtown, Los Angeles. Returning to Los Angeles after 10 years and celebrating their 15th edition, HARD Summer 2023 is set to take place on August 5 & 6. Taking over Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Exposition Park, and BMO Stadium in Downtown Los Angeles, this year’s festivities are certain to be one for the books. HARD Summer 2023 just dropped its highly anticipated lineup, which includes the likes of Skrillex b2b Four Tet, Kaskade b2b John Summit, 21 Savage, Kid Cudi, Diplo…

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The new professional, all-in-one DJ system from Pioneer DJ, the OPUS-QUAD creates harmony between design and music. AlphaTheta Corporation has released OPUS-QUAD, a professional all-in-one DJ system from its Pioneer DJ brand. The OPUS-QUAD puts professional DJs in control of their music, creating harmony between design, musical playability, and offers multiple advanced features such as standalone 4-deck playback. All this combines to provide a spectacular DJ experience that DJs can harness to inspire their audience in any space or location. From its standout look, the Pioneer DJ OPUS-QUAD possesses a unique fan shaped, sloping top plate not only looks sophisticated,…

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John Summit releases his anticipated new single, “Where You Are” with Hayla through Off The Grid/Darkroom Records on Friday, March 3. One of dance music’s biggest rising stars, John Summit, has just signed with Darkroom/Interscope Records, as he brings his Off The Grid imprint to the UMG powerhouse. One of his first steps as a new member of the Interscope family: release his much-anticipated single, “Where You Are” with UK’s own Hayla. John Summit shared his thoughts on the new release: “When I first premiered ‘Where You Are’ at the LA Coliseum, I was absolutely stunned by the reaction it received and…

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Following a major Times Square announcement last Friday, Marshmello & Manuel Turizo release their new collaboration, “El Merengue” on March 2, 2023.  GRAMMY Award-nominated Marshmello is joining forces with Latin musical sensation Manuel Turizo for the release of their latest collaboration, “El Merengue.” The ode to early 2000s electronic merengue is available now (Thursday, March 2) through Sony Music Latin. The story behind the announcement of the collab takes us to a crowded Times Square, New York City, on a Friday at 5pm ET. Turizo appeared with a Marshmello helmet in hand to announce that his newest song with the…

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Loopcloud x Elektron announce a merging the worlds of digital audio workstations with the physical possibilities and control of one of the industry’s leading samplers. Loopcloud has announced an exciting new combination of Elektron’s signature Digitakt drum machine, coupled with the powerful sample library of Loopcloud. This creates a user experience that merges the worlds of digital audio workstations with the physical possibilities and control of one of the industry’s leading samplers. Producers will be able to seamlessly meld Digitakt with Loopcloud in order to open up a world of inspiration when utilizing more than 4 million sounds throughout the…

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DJ LIFE MAG sits down with the legendary Paul van Dyk to discuss his latest VENTURE X concept, which is currently making its way across North America. Undeniably one of the most iconic and influential names in electronic music, Paul van Dyk, has announced his new VENTURE X live event showcase. The VENTURE X event series made its debut in North America in February 2023, including previous stops at New York’s acclaimed Webster Hall (Feb. 18), and New City Gas in Montreal, QC (Feb. 24). Find a full list of VENTURE X tour dates from Paul van Dyk, below. DJ…

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Detroit Movement Festival has just dropped the full lineup for their 2023 edition, which includes over 115 artists across three days.  Movement Music Festival has just announced the full lineup for its 2023 edition, which features over 115 acts, including a headlining set from the legendary UK dance duo Basement Jaxx (DJ Set), joining previously announced headliners Underworld and Charlotte de Witte. The leading electronic festival takes place over Memorial Day Weekend from May 27-29, 2023 at Hart Plaza in Detroit. The announcement today (Feb. 28), also includes dance music titan Skrillex. The news comes following his recently sold out…

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Auris Presents has announced Heatwave Music Festival 2023 will return to Chicago on June 10 & 11 — and they just dropped a stacked talent roster. Returning to Chicago in June, following their inaugural edition last year, Heatwave Music Festival 2023 has just unveiled their impressive lineup. Taking place at Northerly Island in Chicago, Illinois, the 2-day event is an immersive art-inspired dance music festival. Prepare yourselves as Heatwave 2023 will host the likes of headliners GRiZ, Kaskade & deadmau5 present Kx5, SLANDER, Tiësto, Gryffin, Loud Luxury, Malaa, and LSDREAM. . Additional performers included on the bill this year are…

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King of trance, Armada Music boss, and founder of A State Of Trance returns to NYC for a showcase at The Brooklyn Mirage. Making his grand return to The Brooklyn Mirage, one of New York’s premier venues, Armin van Buuren headlines the newly renovated open-air mega-venue on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Voted the World’s No. 1 DJ on the DJ Mag Top 100 DJs poll five times, Armin is one of the only artists to spend over 15 years in the top 5. Armin closed out last year with his world-famous A State of Trance Year Mix 2022, which included…

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For the 10-year anniversary of Random Access Memories, Daft Punk will include unreleased music from the GRAMMY Award-winning album. The 10-year anniversary of the Daft Punk classic album (and their last), Random Access Memories, is rapidly approaching. Originally released on May 17, 2013, through Daft Life Limited/Columbia Records, Daft Punk has announced a re-release of their final LP, which is set for May 12, 2023. In 2014, Random Access Memories went on to win Album of the Year at the GRAMMY Awards. The dance music community has been in uproar since the surprise announcement of the re-release hit the circuit.…

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On April 1, Nicole Moudaber puts NYC ‘InTheMOOD’ at Knockdown Center along with Amémé, Victor Ruiz, Benny Soto b2b Mike Nervous. Nicole Moudaber presents InTheMood NYC, coming to you on Saturday, April 1, 2023 — and the iconic techno titan is bringing along some friends & all-star talent for the debut showcase. Moudaber has become one of the most prominent and respected figures in the world of electronic music, and a leading producer, artist and DJ in the underground scene. Just ahead of Nicole’s NYC showcase at the Knockdown Center, she will be performing at Ultra Music Festival in Miami…

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Skrillex surprised dropped two brand new albums, ahead of and during his sold-out MSG show with Fred Again.. & Four Tet this weekend.  It’s been quite a busy week for Skrillex, who is undoubtedly one of the biggest names in electronic music. In what turned out to be an action-packed weekend in NYC, Skrillex managed to drop not one, but two brand new albums (within the span of two days), perform a sold-out show at MSG, and several surprise pop-up showcases. So, here’s a bit more about how it all went down… Skrillex took to social media last week to…

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MYRNE & Manila Killa join forces once again for a new collaborative single, “Conflicted,” via Astralwerks. MYRNE & Manila Killa have come together for the release of their newest collaboration, “Conflicted,” which is available now (February 17, 2023), through Astralwerks. The pair are no strangers to working together, as the “Conflicted” release marks the three-year anniversary of their collaborative EP, Fluorescence. Singaporean producer MYRNE proclaims of the new track: “2023 is the year I make music specifically for dancing.” Joined by Filipino-American producer Manila Killa, “Conflicted” is a fresh, club-ready tune, which began with inspiration from a Soap party in…

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Spinnin’ Sessions returns to Miami Music Week to celebrate its 10th anniversary at Nautilus South Beach on Weds., March 22, 2023. Can you believe it’s already been 10 years since Spinnin’ Sessions made its debut during Miami Music Week? The Spinnin’ Records event has become a staple during Miami Music Week (MMW) – and this year is set to be one for the books. Having announced the first round of roster artists for their renowned 10th edition event, Spinnin’ Sessions 2023 will kick things off for the week on Wednesday, March 22. The freshly released lineup includes headliner Alan Walker,…

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Orbital returns with the release of their brand new, critically acclaimed studio album, Optical Delusion, on February 17, 2023. Orbital returns with their 10th studio album, Optical Delusion, which is out today, February 17, through London Records. What’s proving to be their greatest work in years, the duo has already been garnering critical acclaim for Optical Delusion – and it goes without saying: the acclaim is rightfully deserved. Optical Delusion includes previously released singles, including the BBC6 Music playlisted lead single, “Dirty Rat” with Sleaford Mods, “Ringa Ringa (The Old Pandemic Folk Song)” featuring he Mediaeval Baebes, and their most…

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Tiësto dropped an official remix of HBO®’s Emmy®-winning series The White Lotus’ theme song “Renaissance” with Cristobal Tapia de Veer. There have been many bootleg and unofficial remixes of HBO®’s Emmy®-winning series The White Lotus’ theme song “Renaissance,” circulating across the internet and DJ sets over the past few months. Today, February 17, Tiësto releases an official remix of the song along with Cristobal Tapia de Veer. Written by Chilean-Canadian composer Cristobal Tapia de Veer, “Renaissance” is the first official remix of the viral hit, with Tiësto’s version already taking over dance floors worldwide. Tiësto serves up a fresh take on the original, offering listeners a…

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DJ LIFE Mag breaks down our 10 must-see acts for you to catch at Ultra Music Festival in Miami on March 24-26, 2023. Ultra Music Festival 2023 is just around the corner, and DJ LIFE Mag suggests 10 must-see acts you should catch this year in Miami. From Friday, March 24 through Sunday, March 26, Ultra makes its grand return to Bayfront Park in downtown Miami. This year, the Ultra 2023 headliners include: Adam Beyer b2b Cirez D, Afrojack, Alesso, Armin van Buuren, Black Tiger Sex Machine presents Portals (live), Camelphat, Carl Cox, Charlotte De Witte, Claude vonStroke, CloZee, David…

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Baltimore’s Moonrise Festival has announced their 2023 lineup for Aug. 12 & 13, including Above & Beyond, Alison Wonderland, Kaskade, Alok, and more. Moonrise Festival, Baltimore’s leading electronic music festival has announced the lineup for their 2023 edition. The 2-day event will return to Pimlico Race Course on August 12 & 13, 2023. Some of the artists slated to perform at this year’s Moonrise Festival include Above & Beyond, Alan Walker, Alison Wonderland, Alok, Big Gigantic, Cosmic Gate, Dillon Francis, Ekali, GRiZ, John Summit, Kaskade (Redux), Loud Luxury, Louis The Child, Malaa, Pauline Herr, Sam Feldt, San Holo, SIDEPIECE, SLANDER,…

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The DJ’s Vault with Joe Bunn presents Raising The Bar along with DJ LIFE & DJX’s Shawn Hazan and Jim Tremayne.  With its recently announced industry collaboration, DJ LIFE, DJX and The DJ’s Vault have come together to positively strengthen and advance the industry forward by raising the bar. Together, Shawn Hazan and Jim Tremayne of DJX and DJ LIFE Magazine with Joe Bunn of The DJ’s Vault, delivered an enlightening conversation. Bunn hosted this informative discussion with Hazan and Tremayne this past Feb. 8. Together, they offer an in-depth look into the DJ industry, mobile DJs, the evolution of The…

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Jax Jones & Calum Scott have joined forces for a new banger, “Whistle,” which is available now (Feb. 10, 2023) through Astralwerks. Today, Feb. 10, 2023, GRAMMY® and BRIT-nominated producer/DJ/multi-instrumentalist Jax Jones and acclaimed vocalist Calum Scott release their brand-new collaboration, “Whistle.” Available through Astralwerks, “Whistle” is a catchy, groovy, pop-dance anthem that’s going to take the year by storm. Full of contagious lyrics, a roaring bassline, and standout drop with a captivating chorus, the track will have you whistling along all day long. From his WUGD label to his Europa project with Martin Sloveig, Jax Jones has been dominating the dance music…

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Adam Beyer kicks of 2023 with a massive new single, “Legend,” on Feb. 10, ahead of upcoming Coachella, Ultra Music Festival performances. Adam Beyer is kicking off the year with an anticipated new track, “Legend.” Available today, February 10, 2023, the future classic from the underground and techno titan makes its way to listeners through his very own Drumcode imprint. Promising to be the start of a busy year of productions, “Legend” already proves to be Adam’s biggest original track since “Your Mind.” From the start, “Legend” is an enrapturing and hypnotic production that’s guaranteed to rock dance floors and…

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