JAN 26, 2026
When Worlds Collide: Zeds Dead, IMANU & MKLA Launch 2026 with ‘Runaway’
Now, this is how you kick 2026 with a proper bang. When I heard that the legendary duo Zeds Dead kicked off 2026 with a bold collaborative statement, joining forces with one of my biggest inspirations, IMANU, and a familiar …
DEC 4, 2025
Fame, Fortune, and Faders: 15 Surprising Celebrity EDM DJs
When the lights go down and you’re starting to experience your favorite set of the night, you might be surprised who’s behind the decks. From sports stars to screen icons, a growing wave of celebrities are trading red carpets for …
OCT 22, 2025
Pre-Recorded Sets: The Greatest Sin in EDM?
The Core Debate: Is It Art or Cheating? If you’re a DJ in the EDM community, chances are you’ve dreamed about playing at EDC. But if you finally got that opportunity, would you play it safe with a pre-recorded set …
OCT 3, 2025
5 Ways American Hip Hop Continues To Help Shape the EDM Culture
The DNA of EDM is more diverse than ever, but one influence stands taller than the rest: American hip-hop. From the trap takeover of the 2010s to genre-bending collabs that dominate festival stages, hip-hop’s fingerprints can be found across nearly …
OCT 1, 2025
Algorithm vs. Authenticity: Is AI Already a Threat to Real DJs?
Are YOU ready to book the AI-DJ built by EDM’s biggest minds? “Introducing the world’s first AI festival DJ: PLURbby. Trained on the sounds of Excision, John Summit, Sara Landry, Rezz, Subtronics, and more, PLURbby delivers a fully interactive, genre-bending …
SEP 16, 2025
You’re Next Favorite Artist: 10 Underground Female DJs That Will Soon Be Household Names
The underground is rising, and at its forefront are 10 boundary-pushing women DJs who are turning stages into launchpads. This essential spotlight dives into the artists redefining EDM culture across the globe. Let me introduce you to the artists I …
SEP 9, 2025
No More Hangovers: How Kava Raves Are Replacing Alcohol and Redefining Nightlife Culture
I recently played an EDC party at a kava bar in Phoenix, and the experience was unlike anything I’d seen before. The energy was intimate and yet electric—everyone seemed to know each other, laughing, dancing, and vibing in what felt …
AUG 19, 2025
Prepare for the Burial: GRAVEDGR’s Final Tour Stop Is Bringing the Pain To Darkstar
He may look like the villain in a 2000s slasher flick, but GRAVEDGR is the unlikely hero that Hard Dance didn’t know it needed. Masked and a absolute menace, the producer/DJ has carved his name deep into the underground, blending …
AUG 13, 2025
HEADPHONES ONLY: Tchami & NIIKO X SWAE Drop BESTIE Anthem ‘Waiting’
Martin Joseph Léonard Bresso, the 6’3” Parisian Pastor better known as Tchami — is constantly reminding us that he is indeed more than just a DJ or producer. For over a decade, he’s proven himself as an innovator and true …
AUG 11, 2025
HEADPHONES ONLY: Jkyl & Hyde and DENNETT Are Keeping Summer Alive With Their New Hit, ‘Wastin’ My Time’
Jkyl & Hyde and DENNETT just dropped the next summer anthem with their new track, “Wastin’ My Time.” Stepping away from their usual hard-hitting dubstep, the duo crafted a genre-defying heater that effortlessly blends beauty and chaos – and it …
