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North America’s most massive electronic music festival returns to Las Vegas this summer, and the lineup doesn’t disappoint. The already sold out Electric Daisy Carnival will be blasting fans with just about any DJ they could imagine. Many of usual … Continue reading
Just in time for their show at Wild Knight in June come Aly & Fila‘s new artist album Quiet Storm, full of the emotionally driven trance sounds flows that we’ve come to expect from them. Egypt’s biggest trance export, Aly Fathalah and … Continue reading
Did you miss out on Ultra Music Festival this past year? I know, it would have been to for me to afford as well. Yet, UMF has the perfect solution. Early bird UMF 2014 tickets go on sale for $149.95 … Continue reading
Kyau & Albert fans rejoice! The club mix version of their tune with Stoneface & Terminal ”We Own The Night” is out now, available on Beatport. An homage to the special nights across the world with the euphonic artists, the original … Continue reading
Hardwell‘s Revealed Recordings is one of the key labels to have exploded over the past few years. It’s become a renowned platform for some of the most exciting talent in the scene. They also have a sweet logo! In June, the … Continue reading
The best of electronic music carries us through an emotional journey of passion, striking that one chord to make your hair stand on end and flush your eyes with tears. Andy Duguid‘s “Skin & Bones” pushes that threshold to another … Continue reading
Cosmic Gate recently released a deluxe edition of Wake Your Mind. For two months it was all I could listen to. The album is just filled with epic tracks like “Be Your Sound” featuring Emma Hewitt, Never Apart featuring Alana … Continue reading
Taken from the most intense peaks of his deep tech house set from Ambasada Gavioli in Izola on March 30, John Digweed announces his drop date for his new Live In Slovenia album. Meticulously molding the best of techno and house into a mesmerizing event … Continue reading
After being teased for several months, Sebjak is set to release a massive collaboration with Marcus Schössow. The track is FINALLY out. This release is called “Liceu” and is already being playing on Sirius XM and on Radio 1 here … Continue reading
Shortly after gracing us with his presence (and beats) in Scottsdale on June 28, Paul van Dyk will be hosting his second We Are One festival in Berlin on July 6. The festival will be held in the Zitadelle Spandau, … Continue reading
“Dada is whatever you want it to mean,” says Olle of Dada Life. “It’s all about living the Dada Life and doing the Dada in the Dada Life.” Armed with a banana suit and a camera with no off switch, … Continue reading
A giant LED wall illuminated The Venue of Scottsdale as the Scream Bus Tour kicked off last Friday with Coldharbour Recordings KhoMa. As someone who appreciates her ability to see, I decided it was best to move a few feet away from … Continue reading
“As someone who became very much addicted to the attention, I became better at showing off then showing up,” Paul Williams tells The Creators Project. “On that level, I love that they choose to be anonymous. I’m deeply respectful of … Continue reading
Straight from the French robots’ hard drives to your computer speakers, Random Access Memories is now streaming from iTunes and, well, across the entire internet for that matter. More than the little snippet of “Give Life Back To Music”, previewed in … Continue reading
Last week, Insomniac announced the 2013 line-up for EDC Las Vegas. The line-up included the usual super star DJs and producers; however, this year’s roster features up-and-coming artists who are bound to have an incredible 2013. In the weeks leading … Continue reading
I have a soft spot for W&W. They are quickly becoming my the biggest name in EDM, and are playing shows and releasing tracks to justify it. Like this one. Their smash single “The Code” is one the most popular … Continue reading
Following the release of the new Depeche Mode album, Delta Machine, revered dance music figureheads Steve Angello and Jacques Lu Cont have been called in to remix “Soothe My Soul,” which will be released exclusively through Beatport last Monday. Remaining … Continue reading
A giant 3D M lights up and starts up into a flashing revolution, synchronized perfectly with the sounds blasting from the speakers. The detail, the perfected timing, all creates a live cinematic experience unlike anything else in electronic dance music. … Continue reading
Long time friend of Daft Punk, DJ Falcon, aka Stéphane Quême, doesn’t believe that his home country, France, offered much to music prior to the rise of electronic sound. “Daft Punk’s success with their first album turned a lot of attention … Continue reading
Everything is happier at 135 bpm. Just ask Poland’s Mr. Mike Sonar with his new, very fast, upbeat trance slammer “Hallotron”. Hallotron’s normally deal with magnetic field sensors to detect speeds of voltages and similar things; An aptly named song, … Continue reading
Chilly Gonzales doesn’t usually go for collaborations. “I work well when I’m in a joyful challenge,” Chilly says. “I have a feeling Daft Punk enjoys joyful challenges as well. To see the look on their faces as they listen back … Continue reading
Knife Party returns to Rage Valley with frighteningly good Haunted House EP, which dropped earlier this week on May 6 (although you may already heard the entire highly-anticipated EP by now as it’s been played by everyone). Power synths and … Continue reading
America’s #1 DJ, Markus Schulz hit the road this spring, traveling the North American continent on a bus to deliver fresh bass and a unique dance music tour experience. “I spend so much time every year at 35,000 feet, zooming … Continue reading
Live Nation Entertainment is reportedly buying about a 50% stake in Insomniac Events for $50 million, according to the Wall Street Journal. Insomniac, the producer of massive electronic dance music festivals like the renowned Electric Daisy Carnival with its 300,000+ … Continue reading
Legendary UK trance producer Lange will be releasing a number of tracks over the next few months until the official introduction of his full length artist album, titled ‘We Are Lucky People’, comes out in fall of this year. Lange … Continue reading
“Certain types of driving rhythms just have a profound effect on people,” Animal Collective’s Panda Bear tells Creator’s Project. “Its not just about the rhythm its about the actual sounds themselves and that’s something those guys (Daft Punk) are super … Continue reading
As many of you know, EDC Vegas is completely sold out. In an unprecedented move by Insomniac, an offer has been put out to email and get a full refund on your tickets through Midnight, May 3. For many EDC … Continue reading
Today, Anjunabeats released a statement today, found on their Facebook page, in regards to filing a lawsuit against American pop star Will.I.Am, accusing him of infringing upon their copyright of the 2011 song “Rebound” by Arty & Mat Zo in his … Continue reading
Dyro is climbing the the ranks of popularity quickly as he has been at the helm of creating some of the most intense and tracks and showing up on main stages across the country. From his massive collaboration with Bassjackers, … Continue reading
Euphonic artists unite behind parties across the world, celebrating the sounds and vibes of a true trance event. Kyau & Albert with Stoneface & Terminal release the club mix off their “Nights Awake” album, “We Own The Night”. The soon … Continue reading
Last year, Chicane and Ferry Corsten collaborated to release the hit single “One Thousand Suns” featuring the vocals of English musician Christian Burns. The song and its remixes are now receiving new-found airplay following the release of the music video. … Continue reading
Providing “excellence in the art of sound” every Friday night, The Gallery, regarded as an epicenter of the London club scene, turns of 18, a milestone for the illustrious nightlife landmark. Whether you began the journey in the original Turnmills, … Continue reading
A couple of months ago we had the pleasure of hearing a Felix Cartal remix of Zedd’s hit track Clarity. Dirty drops and brilliant remixing all while keeping those beautiful vocals intact. Now we’ve got a new track on the … Continue reading
Eric Prydz. Sheridan. Pryda. Cirez D. Call him what you like, but the man’s versatility is undeniable. Under the moniker Cirez D, Prydz returns to underground techno sounds on his Mouseville label to bring two new jams for those 2am moment … Continue reading
Trance family unite. The god of trance music smiles upon us as he releases his entire album for streaming on Spotify. Personally, I want to cry from happiness, but I’ll save you guys the tears. After first impressions of Armin … Continue reading
If you’re not following Dim Mak Records on Soundcloud then it’s likely that you missed all of the new music they dropped over the last week from a wide variety of artists. There are previews from Sound of Stereo, D.O.D., … Continue reading
Coming out from Chris Lake’s label, Rising Music, Nom De Strip follows-up his 2012 “Saucy” collaboration with Canadian producer Hatiras bringing us what will become one of the summer’s hit singles, “Nippleodeon”. Nom De Strip & Hatiras – Nippleodeon This heavy electro tune … Continue reading
Smash house superstars Laidback Luke & Hardwell seemingly have no off switch. About a month after thrilling stages across Ultra’s setup, the two DJ/producers came together to release a banging single that Miami adored last month. “Dynamo”, set to drop … Continue reading
From the intricately intense progressive tunes of Gareth Emery‘s Garuda Music label comes chapter three of “The Sound Of Garuda” series. Mixed by genre up and comer Ben Gold, the double CD set introduces us to some of the biggest … Continue reading
Barely less than a month after their epic final Swedish House Mafia performance at Ultra Music Festival, two of the three Swedes, Sebastian Ingrosso and Axwell, announce a new side project called ‘Departures’. First broke by Ibiza’s Ushuaïa Beach Hotel, “The rumors … Continue reading
19-year-old Brit Joe Garston is hopeful for the future, based simply off the title of one of his most recent jams. “Happy Ending” delightfully mixes the lyrics of Andrew Farr with a very unique groove that’ll cause listeners to tape … Continue reading
Electronic dance music lifts your spirit or injects bass directly into your body. UK Producer Ashley Wallbridge settles for both sides on this one. “Yin-Yang” tells two different stories. A sultry smooth melody fades you into a relaxed state. An … Continue reading
The official music video for W&W and Ummet Ozcan‘s hit track “The Code” has finally been revealed! Though it’s not an extension to the cartoon DJs being chased by secret agents, the video has got some pretty awesome footage. W&W and … Continue reading
Russia’s Alexander Dukhov, better known as Duher, jumps out to a heavy electro start to 2013 with his latest hit “Rokit” coming out on CR2 Records. Starting with a drum bass the jacks up the crowd, a ripping acidic effect … Continue reading
Electric Adventure, the self-declared “dream music fantasyland” that hosted their inaugural event in October 2012 has made the announcement that they are expanding to a two-day event in 2013. It will again be held at Six Flags Great Adventure in … Continue reading
The time has come! Another new release is on its way from the man himself, Tiësto. This new track features vocals from Kyler England, who has stepped outside the box of her former band The Rescues to work on some … Continue reading
New York City Saturdays have been a little bit ‘brite’-er recently. NYC-based production company, Area Event (Yes, the group that brought Swedish House Mafia to New York City for the first time in 2010) has partnered with Webster Hall to … Continue reading
HARD Summer is set to rattle bass lovers on August 3 and 4 at the Los Angeles Historic Park including HARD usual suspects: Zedd, Knife Party, Dillon Francis, Baauer and Kill the Noise. Other artists include: Duck Sauce, Flux Pavilion, … Continue reading
“On and On” has been officially released on Yoshitoshi Recordings and is available now on Beatport. The sweet sounds of Anousheh’s voice, along with the musical craftsmanship of Sharam make this track sound so classically intricate, yet still makes you … Continue reading
We’re just a little more than two weeks away from having one of our favorite former hometown heroes, Markus Schulz, visit us alongside The M Machine. There’s been a lot of talk along the tour about the intensity of their … Continue reading
Our first full taste of Daft Punk’s Random Access Memories arrived last Friday morning at 12:01 am EST. The entire “Get Lucky” track, which was featured on a few SNL teasers and at Coachella, finally released, leading fans to speculate … Continue reading
After last week’s controversy surrounding Will.I.Am’s new track with Chris Brown, “Let’s Go”, Will.I.Am broke his silence to Kiss FM in regards to claims that he took Arty & Mat Zo‘s 2011 track “Rebound.” “Arty is a dope producer so … Continue reading
In the last month, people from over 200 different countries around the globe have registered their interest in being a part of history as one of the most popular music festival prepares to travel abroad for the first time, almost … Continue reading
American pop star and former Black Eyed Peas member, will.i.am is under fires for his lates releas with Chris Brown, titled “Let’s Go”. Listen to the song below a let the trance family fill you in on what’s wrong with … Continue reading
The King of electro house, Diplo and business partner Kevin Kusatsu will be producing an EDM film for 20th Century Fox, as confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter. The film is described so far at 8 Mile meets Project X, as it will … Continue reading
After the success of hit singles like “Koko,” “Nothing Inside,” “Ten” (featuring Mark Knight and Underworld), and “Joyenergizer,” Sander van Doorn is back with his spring 2013 anthem “Into The Light”, a collaboration with Duch duo DubVision, LA-based Mako and the … Continue reading
Swanky Tunes‘s new record label, Showland, is quickly becoming the showcase of the latest and greatest progressive house music around. Yesterday, the enormous “We Know” collaboration with DVBBS and EITRO tops the incredible catalog of tracks and is set to be … Continue reading
Think of a song that can bring a tear to your eye, and a smile to your face, while giving you chills. The speed of trance mixed with the soothing flow created “Come Home” with a slight dub element to … Continue reading
“The robots’ music is the power to separate itself from all else that exists,” says Pharrell Williams. “They’re not bound by time or space.” As the weekend of many Daft Punk Random Access Memories teasers comes to an end, Pharrell talks about … Continue reading
Let me sum this lineup up for you. Imagine a place where just about every DJ that you’ve ever wanted to see plays. Welcome to Tomorrowland 2013! Below, listed in alphabetical order, is the DJ lineup for Belgium’s biggest show. … Continue reading
Without warning, the mysterious French robots, Daft Punk, appear on the giant Coachella screens with Pharrell and guitarist Nile Rodgers, both album collaborators, with them, playing their first single off the album,”Get Lucky.” Little does the crowd know, Thomas Bangalter and … Continue reading
“What do great artists when you see a world around you in turmoil?” asks disco guitar legend, Nile Rodgers. “Some of the best artists make you feel good. They look to the future.” Featured on Daft Punk‘s Random Access Memories … Continue reading
Dick Clark Productions looks to fall in line with the EDM surge as they work on a new DJ-based award shows, similar to the American Music Awards and the Academy of Country Music Awards, which Dick Clark Productions already produces. The … Continue reading
Thomas Gold is proud to announce his new residency with Light Nightclub at Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas. The residency is set to launch on Friday, May 3. “Vegas has a special kind of energy,” Thomas Gold said. “People come here … Continue reading
The Argentinean duo are back! (Not like they ever left) #BOOM flies us to Heatbeat‘s home country for a taste of tango with a side of epic bass. The electro trance twosome slides in smooth tango intro for ballrooms as … Continue reading
Off their Metamorphic I release, Tritonal‘s “Bullet That Saved Me” is receiving four face lifts and being shipped out for fan enjoyment! Each one, still featuring lyrics from Underdown, gets a unique spin, a unique style to switch it up … Continue reading
Fast forward seventeen years from now. High technology and uptempo beats rule the day. Melodic chanting carries the beat forward into a whirlwind of sound. Ilnaz Tarkhanov, aka Cramp, brought us to a world far beyond ours, yet only in … Continue reading
After last year’s successful debut, EDC New York returns on May 17 and 18 to the Empire State, this time to Citi Field Ballpark in Flushing, New York. As one of Insomniac’s “On the Road to Vegas” festival, EDC New … Continue reading
Legends of the trance scene Cosmic Gate are back with the Deluxe Edition of their hit album Wake Your Mind. Names like W&W to Ferry Corsten and Emma Hewitt to Tritonal helping out, the Deluxe Edition of the Wake Your … Continue reading
The second track to be widely heard off Armin van Buuren‘s highly-anticipated upcoming album Intense was premiered at the ASOT600 Den Bosch show in Armin’s home country. This one is a keeper folks. Bringing us back to euphoric, uplifting and faster … Continue reading
![Robbie Rivera - "A Thousand Miles" [MYNC Remix]](http://cdn.relentlessbeats.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/robbie-river-a-thousand-miles-mync-remix-300x200.jpg "Robbie Rivera - \"A Thousand Miles\" [MYNC Remix]")
MYNC know good music. Mark Brown, the group’s front man, is not only a producer/DJ but the owner of Cr2 Records. His sidekick Richard Searle, one of the industries most tenured producer/engineers, has over 400 records under his belt. Together … Continue reading
Thanks to Moguai, “Champs” is still causing waves in the electronic dance music community. Now Steve Angello and Size Records invite another three way collaboration to the label following the standout success of Miami bomb “Hit It!”. Ivan Gough vs. … Continue reading
To the citizens of Wee Waa of New South Wales in Australia…we envy you! The French androids added another twist to the winding release of their Random Access Memories album by announce the early debut in the small Australian town … Continue reading
Spring is in the air, and electronic dance music has never been so popular. That is why we are seeing massive tours from all the big names, and new festivals popping up left and right. We just got back from … Continue reading
![Armin van Buuren - "This Is What It Feels Like" [W&W Remix]](http://cdn.relentlessbeats.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Armin-van-Buuren-This-Is-What-It-Feels-Like-WW-Remix-300x200.jpg "Armin van Buuren - \"This Is What It Feels Like\" [W&W Remix]")
Chances are a song will be a hit if Armin van Buuren opens with it an a major festivals mainstage. With live lyrics from Trevor Guthrie, Armin dropped W&W‘s remix of “This Is What It Feels” at his Ultra set on … Continue reading
Fedde Le Grand has released a mini-preview of his new track “Rockin’ N’ Rollin’” and it’s got some amped up sounds. Fair warning, you may get a “Seizure Le Grand” banging your head along with how hard this beat is. … Continue reading
EPICRAPBATTLESOFHISTORY!! If you haven’t seen one before, you’ve missed out on Einstein vs. Stephen Hawking, Moses vs. Santa Claus, Lincoln vs. Chuck Norris and so many more. Mozart vs Skrillex. Epic Rap Battles of History Season 2 The latest episode … Continue reading
“It’s been very difficult to harbor this secret,” Random Access Memories collaborator Todd Edwards said. “And I’m waiting for this album to intoxicate and affect everyone so I’m not making music in a sterile world anymore.” Todd Edwards, the former … Continue reading
The latest remix release from Dirty Dutch DJ Chuckie is worth paying for, luckily you don’t have to. Semi Precious Weapons – Aviation High (Chuckie Remix) Chuckie has taken a song from New York City rock band Semi Precious Weapons … Continue reading
The quickly rising Dutch/Turkish powerhouse Ummet Ozcan throws it down hard. Let me prove it to you with his latest single, ‘Here & Now.’ Electro progressive trance is the name of the game. Sounds come at you from left and … Continue reading
When I say Netsky you say?! ….Oh…I guess you had to be there. I’m not normally a fan of the “hype man tells me what to do” type of show, but Netsky had everyone at Monarch Theatre jumping, yelling and … Continue reading
Big news for our friends across the pond as Insomniac announces its first international Electric Daisy Carnival event. The event is set to take place this summer on July 20 at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic park, and tickets go on sale … Continue reading
According to Dillon Francis, this trippy emoji-filled video was “inspired by the internet and texts from your girlfriend.” Which might explain all of the all of the iPhone style lyrics on screen, but leaves a lot of explaining for the … Continue reading
On April Fool’s day, of all days, Diplo released a video of a four city tour he did. In one night. Back in January. That’s right, one night, one helicopter, four cities. No, seriously, Diplo performed in Baltimore, Philadelphia, Atlantic … Continue reading
Giorgio Moroder, Italian Producer, kicks off a new video series with Intel and Vice’s Creators Project to prepare EDM fans across the world for Daft Punk‘s Random Access Memories release on May 21. As he discusses his introduction to the synthesizer, Moroder … Continue reading
Back to where the “radio journey” began, Above & Beyond returns to London for the 50th episode of their still relatively new radio show, Group Therapy. It seems like just yesterday that the British trio geared up the decks in … Continue reading
Who says nothing in life is free? DJ BARE is spreading the love with his free download EP on Soundcloud BVRETRVP 2, including two original productions and his bootleg remix of the rave favorite ‘Reload’ by Sebastian Ingrosso and Tommy Trash. … Continue reading
Ready and determined to keep EDM fresh and thrilling, Steve Angello announces the launch of his new label, X, to promote new unique music that inspires him. “X, it’s a new era and it’s the ten years of SIZE. X has been … Continue reading
Dillon Francis has been hard at work putting out new tunes this year. After the popular remix of Justin Timberlake’s Suit and Tie was released just a bit ago, we’ve been teased with a Passion Pit remix. Well, the time … Continue reading
Just imagine what it would have been like to hear Kaskade‘s “It’s You, It’s Me” in a small lounge, right off the beach in San Francisco as an ocean beach rolls through…but that was a decade or so! Or was … Continue reading
These two have been making a lot of noise… literally. Currently they are relaxing after a stellar showing in Miami playing gigs at Space, the Clevelander and two weekends of Ultra Music Festival. While they gear up for another tour, … Continue reading
This jam is not fooling, April. Eric Prydz is back to his Pyrda alias and his newest song “Power Drive” captures that underground sound that can’t be found in most if any of today’s electronic tunes. Careful listeners of EPIC … Continue reading
With all this talk lately about equality in the media I thought it would be fitting to share my thoughts on equality within the EDM community. Dance music has always been the type of music to bring together all walks … Continue reading
Just as you begin to feel normal after Ultra Music Festival and Miami Music Week, get ready for this season’s grand opening of Marquee Dayclub! It’s finally that time of year again and it couldn’t have come any sooner. The … Continue reading
Hardwell and Laidback Luke have combined their legendary skills on the DJ decks for another banger track. “Dynamo” is now set to release on April 22. Hardwell dropped this track in his first ever Essential Mix for BBC Radio 1. The … Continue reading
First it was Group Therapy, a release that was filled with hot tracks like “Alchemy,” “Sun & Moon,” and “Black Room Boy.” Listen to the entire release below. Then they took Group Therapy on the road hitting some of the … Continue reading
Ah, Vegas and pool parties go together like margaritas and lime (which also happen to go with pool parties). Wet Republic took it upon themselves to make sure you have the sickest beats to bob your tanning-oil-covered head to. Calvin … Continue reading
This song goes out to all the people who claim the EDM is just noise, not music. As eleven.five released this track on Beatport yesterday, March 26, silky smooth trance fans awaited eagerly at the edge of their seats. The American … Continue reading
In the midst of all the DJ/producer madness after two weekends of Ultra Music Festival in Miami, Chris Lake is doing his part in making the crowd go crazy with his newest single, “Ohh Shhh,” out on Ultra Music now. … Continue reading
Finally, after months [ed. more like years] of speculation and curiosity, the French robots, aka Daft Punk, set an expected date for the release of their next album, Random Access Memories. Without much fanfare, the duo’s long awaited fifth album was … Continue reading
