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Rave Jungle

Dennis Cruz and Bora Uzer team up for ‘WTFA’ on BotaniQ

Dennis Cruz and Bora Uzer finally turn their live chemistry into a fresh BotaniQ banger with ‘WTFA’.

Rave Jungle

Seismic Dance Event Announces Phase Two Additions for 2026 Edition

Fresh global talent and surprise stage takeovers are set to ignite Seismic Dance 2026 in Austin this November.

EDM Identity

Ultra Music Festival Releases 2026 Aftermovie, Opens Waitlist for 2027 Edition

Dive into Ultra's 2026 aftermovie and snag a spot on the 2027 waitlist before the hype fades.

EDM Identity

EDC Mexico Unveils Official Theme for 2027 Edition

Get ready to blast off with EDC Mexico's kineticJOURNEY theme, a fresh portal to a new festival universe.

Magnetic Magazine

Núr Moody Finds Her Voice on Vanity, Enemy.

Discover how Barcelona's Núr Moody turned her bedroom into a sonic sanctuary on the haunting debut EP Vanity, Enemy.

Magnetic Magazine

Lisa McGlynn Builds Alien From Fractured Signals

Lisa McGlynn’s latest single ‘Alien’ twists fractured signals into a dark, otherworldly club anthem.

We Rave You

Tiësto reveals his dream festival lineup: Carl Cox, Sven Väth and himself

Imagine a festival where Tiësto, Carl Cox and Sven Väth share the decks - see his ultimate dream lineup.

We Rave You

Grand Velvet interview: building a country-first EDM lane

Grand Velvet reveal how they're fusing country vibes with EDM and what's next for their Texas-inspired sound.

DJ Mag

Tola Peckham launches fundraiser after burglars steal £30,000 worth of equipment

When a raid wiped out £30k of Tola Peckham's gear, the DJ turned the loss into a community-driven fundraiser.

DJ Mag

New book celebrates 20 years of key London jungle / drum & bass night and label, Rupture 

Dive into the story behind London’s legendary jungle night that shaped a generation, now immortalized in a new Velocity Press book.

Mixmag

Inside Galactica's first-ever Ibiza residency at Eden

Galactica's debut Ibiza residency at Eden brings a powerhouse of hard techno talent to the White Isle.

Mixmag

Hot Since 82: "Emotional connection is more important than trends"

Hot Since 82 says his new album ‘Obsessions’ is all about genuine feeling, not chasing trends, and invites you to hear the evolution of his sound.

Rave Jungle

Amsterdam Dance Event - ADE Reveals Second Wave of Artists for “30 YEARS ADE”

Get ready for the next wave of legends hitting ADE's 30 year celebration, with fresh names like Ben Klock and Âme set to ignite the dancefloor.

Rave Jungle

Amelie Lens Releases Her Highly-anticipated Debut Album ‘AURA’

Amelie Lens unveils her long-awaited debut AURA, delivering 11 tracks of relentless techno that will dominate the next festival season.

EDM Identity

Burning Man Confirms Two Deaths at 2026 Edition

Amid the dust and beats, Burning Man’s 2026 gathering faced a tragic loss that’s shaking the community.

EDM Identity

Hot Since 82 Goes Back to His Roots on Latest Album

Hot Since 82 digs deep into his Detroit roots on the new Obsessions album, delivering a fresh wave of underground groove.

Magnetic Magazine

Malcolm Zeller Reads The Room Before He Pushes It

Find out how Malcolm Zeller’s debut EP ‘Lose Control’ shows he can read the room before he drops the beat.

Magnetic Magazine

PAUL OAKENFOLD: MISSION UNDERGROUND, THE RETURN OF TRANCE AND WHAT COMES NEXT

Oakenfold’s new Mission Underground delivers a fresh trance‑techno hybrid that could reshape the underground vibe for ravers.