Author: Mark Mancino

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…

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”…

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…

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…

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…

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…

“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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

The surprise new album from Flume, ‘Things Don’t Always Go The Way You Plan,’ includes unheard music from throughout his career. Flume, GRAMMY Award-winning electronic powerhouse, has just released his latest studio album, Things Don’t Always Go The Way You Plan – and it came as a complete surprise. Following teasers from his social media posts, Flume’s latest LP appears to be curated from stashed away projects from his laptops and hard drives. Things Don’t Always Go The Way You Plan is available now through Future Classic. It’s been ten years since Flume dropped his self-titled debut artist album in…

Above & Beyond has announced the lineup ahead of their third Group Therapy Weekender at the iconic Gorge Amphitheatre from July 21-23, 2023.  Returning to The Gorge Amphitheatre for their third Group Therapy Weekender, Above & Beyond is set to deliver another three-night extravaganza celebrating the global Anjunafamily. An ode to their acclaimed Anjunabeats and Anjunadeep label imprints, the trance music titans, Above & Beyond, are bringing what’s certain to be another unforgettable weekend to one of the world’s most spectacularly breathtaking concert venues. Curated and headlined by Above & Beyond, the Group Therapy Weekender is also slated to include…

Here are some of the must-attend events ahead of Football’s biggest night on Sunday, February 12, 2023. With Super Bowl week upon us, and football’s biggest night taking place this Sunday, February 12, in Arizona, we’ve got the scoop on plenty of events ahead of the Big Game Weekend. Running from February 8-11, these the pre-game events are set to include some of the biggest names in music and will take place in Scottsdale, Tempe, and Glendale. Included during the week of festivities are sought-after acts including Diplo, Snoop Dogg, Alesso, Cardi B, DJ Diesel, G-Eazy, Dillon Francis, Kaskade, Rich…

The first lineup teaser for Detroit’s Movement Festival 2023 has been announced with Underworld, Charlotte De Witte, Caribou, Dom Dolla B2B John Summit, and more. Detroit — which for electronic music enthusiasts is quite often referred to as the mecca of techno — presents their annual showcase, Movement Festival. Spanning across Memorial Day Weekend, May 27-29, 2023, the 3-day Detroit Movement Festival will be hosted inside of Hart Plaza, located at downtown Detroit’s riverfront. The producers of the Movement Music Festival, Paxahau, has recently announced the first phase of this year’s festivities. A lineup teaser for the books,…

Oyster Bay, N.Y. – Today, two of the DJ industry’s top platforms have announced the launch of a unique collaboration. The Hazan Media Group (HMG) – publishers and producers of both DJ Life Digital and DJX Show – and The DJ’s Vault – an educational, subscription-only website – have agreed upon an ongoing alliance “aimed at strengthening the DJ community.” The collaboration will leverage the impact, relationships, and reach that both companies share. Under the umbrella of education and the power of networking, the platforms’ initiatives will be centered on the passion that’s unique to the DJ community. To begin, DJX’23…

Tomorrowland 2023 is going bigger and better than ever before with the announcement of this year’s lineup. Tomorrowland ‘Adscendo’ will include over 600 acts, performing over the course of two back-to-back weekends, July 21-23, 2023, and July 28-30, 2023. There are slated to be over 30 stage hosts as Tomorrowland 2023 returns to its home in Boom, Belgium. The full lineup for this year’s event reads like a book – and a who’s who of electronic music. Taking place across 14 mesmerizing and over-the-top stages, the experience of Tomorrowland is larger-than-life. This year, Tomorrowland will deliver performances from…

Famed VELD Music Festival returns to Downsview Park in Toronto, Canada for its 10th edition. From August 4-6, VELD 2023 will showcase some of the biggest names in dance music. With their official lineup announcement, it’s safe to say that there’s something for everyone. Headliners for VELD 2023 include trance music titans Above & Beyond, ILLENIUM (live), Tiësto, Zedd, REZZMAU5 (Rezz & Deadamu5), and Loud Luxury. The other roster artists are also massive names within the circuit, including the likes of GRAMMY-Award nominated duo SOFI TUKKER, Bob Moses, Lost Frequencies, Gorgon City, Gareth Emery, Timmy Trumpet, Jauz, Meduza, SLANDER,…