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Rave Jungle

Dani B. debuts on Adesso Music with ‘Back To The Beat’

Dani B lands his debut on Adesso Music, delivering a fresh slice of upfront house this October.

Rave Jungle

SXM Festival 2027 Reveals First Wave of Artists

Get ready for a Caribbean rave takeover as SXM Festival drops its Phase One lineup, featuring legends like Bob Sinclar and fresh faces for March 2027.

EDM Identity

Let It Roll Winter 2027 Lineup: Wilkinson, Noisia, and More

Get ready for a massive Prague showdown as Wilkinson, Noisia and a host of bass‑heavy acts storm Let It Roll Winter 2027.

EDM Identity

Primavera Sound Barcelona Drops Massive Lineup for 25th Anniversary Edition

Get ready for a record-breaking Primavera Sound lineup that packs legends and fresh faces into Barcelona's biggest anniversary party.

Magnetic Magazine

Baby Audio HyperWarp Bends Time Fast

Turn static loops into evolving journeys with Baby Audio's HyperWarp - the new granular tool that warps time on the fly.

Magnetic Magazine

Are Travel eSIM Plans Good for DJs and Artists?

Find out if eSIMs can keep your beats and bookings connected when you jet-set to the next rave.

We Rave You

¥ØU$UK€ ¥UK1MAT$U picks his favourite records for each city on his European tour

Dive into the vinyl treasures Yousuke Yukimatsu selected for each city on his upcoming European tour.

We Rave You

Melanie C and Roger Sanchez talk music, love and Ibiza nights at Pacha

Find out why the Spice Girl and house legend Roger Sanchez think Ibiza nights are the ultimate test of stamina.

DJ Mag

David Guetta crowned The World’s No. 1 DJ in DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJs 2026

David Guetta just clinched the coveted #1 spot in DJ Mag’s 2026 poll, and the club world is buzzing.

DJ Mag

DJ Mag Top 100 DJs 2026: record-breaking numbers vote in our annual poll of the world’s top DJs

Discover which fresh faces broke into the DJ Mag Top 100 this year and how the vote totals set a new record for the poll

Mixmag

Roni Size to host “world’s deepest rave” in abandoned Welsh mine

Roni Size is digging down 1,375 feet for a record‑breaking underground rave that could set a world record, and it’s set to be the ultimate party in a Welsh mine.

Rave Jungle

Justus reworks DJ Hyperactive’s 90s classic with ‘Open Wide’

Justus revamps a 90s techno staple with a heavier, hypnotic spin on 'Open Wide', and it’s out now on MADMINDS.

Rave Jungle

Armand van Helden and D.O.D Join Forces On ‘Twice As Nice’ Ft. SAM Harper

When house legend Armand van Helden teams up with D.O.D and soulful Sam Harper, expect a piano‑filled anthem that’ll light up the dancefloor.

EDM Identity

MDLBEAST SOUNDSTORM in Riyadh Canceled Amid Iran War

Riyadh’s massive MDLBEAST SOUNDSTORM has been pulled - find out what’s really behind the sudden cancellation.

EDM Identity

Nine Fall Festivals You Shouldn’t Miss in 2026

Check out the nine fall festivals that promise nonstop dance floor heat even as the leaves turn.

Magnetic Magazine

Jack Willard On Colorize, Collaboration, And Echoes

Discover how Boston’s Jack Willard turned a nine-to-five grind into the immersive debut album Echoes, and why it matters for every rave‑ready ear.

Magnetic Magazine

COSTA Makes His Deadbeats Debut With Wonky New Single ‘Dimension’

COSTA's debut on Deadbeats unleashes ‘Dimension’, a glitch‑y bass anthem that twists melodic arpeggios into a festival‑ready drop.

We Rave You

Armin van Buuren revives his Rising Star alias for ‘Take Me Home’ remix

Armin dusts off his Rising Star moniker to spin a fresh trance take on “Take Me Home”, perfect for the rave floor.