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.…
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,…