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Experts Only Festival Announces Phase 2 Lineup, Including Levity, Will Clarke, Max Styler b2b Adam Ten, & More
Courtney Longhurst · 5 DAYS AGO

With less than two months to go until John Summit’s Experts Only Festival arrives in New York City, organizers have unveiled the second phase of the lineup along with additional details for the highly anticipated event, set to take over …

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EDM · EXPERTS ONLY · EXPERTS ONLY FESTIVAL · JOHN SUMMIT · NYC
Alok Expands the ‘Rave The World’ Universe with New EP & Label Launch
Dayne Harris · 6 DAYS AGO

Alok is taking his creative vision to the next level. The global music superstar has released the Rave The World EP via his newly launched Rave The World Records and Tomorrowland Music, marking the next evolution of his ambitious live …

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ALOK · EP · GROOVY · HOUSE · MUSIC
RB Reveals Reload Equinox Series, Bringing More DnB Back to AZ
Marcus Arrieta · JUL 24, 2026

Relentless Beats is unleashing an all new endeavor to Phoenix that is spotlighting one of the top-growing EDM subgenres in the states. Partnering with Denver-based company Reload Productions, Relentless Beats presents Reload Equinox. A series that is going to be …

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AFTERSHOCK · AZ · BASS · DNB · DRUMNBASS
Afrojack & Gil Glaze Reunite for Euphoric New Single, ‘Allein’
Dayne Harris · JUL 22, 2026

Afrojack and Gil Glaze have teamed up once again for their latest collaboration, “Allein,” a track driven by cinematic melodies, uplifting synths, and explosive drops. The release showcases the creative chemistry the pair have developed through years of working together …

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AFROJACK · COLLAB · DISCOVER · EUPHORIC · GIL GAZE
James Poole & GUDFELLA’s ‘Gator Boots’
Mason Weatherby · JUL 21, 2026

James Poole’s tracks have been receiving heavy rotation from house heavyweights including Chris Stussy, Jamie Jones, Marco Carola, Joseph Capriati, and Michael Bibi. The rising UK producer has built his sound around old-school house influences, pairing soulful vocals with dancefloor-ready …

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GUDFELLA · HOUSE MUSIC · JAMES POOLE · NEW HOUSE MUSIC
Artist Spotlight : Tom Kench
Chase Courtney · JUL 20, 2026

Tom Kench is an artist out of Minneapolis, Minnesota that I recently discovered. I was introduced to him through “my truth,” a collaboration with local Phoenix artist CASTI. His quirky brand of house features humorous & lowercase song titles and …

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AWESOME · BASS · BOOTS N CATS. · CANDID · CASTI
Same Same But Different Brings Back Nakey Island: A Boat-Access-Only Festival Within the Festival
Dayne Harris · JUL 17, 2026

Same Same But Different is bringing back one of its most beloved experiences for 2026. Nakey Island, a private, boat-access-only escape located across the water from the main festival grounds at Lake Perris, returns with exclusive sets, wellness programming, and …

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BASS · CALIFORNIA · DUBSTEP · FESTIVAL · HEALING
Ohgeesy Debuts a Special DJ Set at Daytrip Festival With More to Come
Marcus Arrieta · JUL 16, 2026

Everyday something new surprises the EDM scene, bringing new music, new talent, and new perspectives. Ohgeesy surprised fans with his first ever DJ set at Daytrip 2026. This secret project from Ohgeesy has been in the works for some time …

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AZ · DAYTRIPLA · DJDEBUT · HOUSE · HOUSEMUSIC
HOL! Bangers That Will Prep You For The Chaos Coming to DUSK 2026
Marcus Arrieta · JUL 15, 2026

HOL! is making his way back to Arizona for DUSK’s 10 year anniversary celebration. DUSK Music Festival is pulling out all the stops for the anniversary this November, bringing massive talent to the streets of downtown Tucson. HOL! is one …

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AZ · BASS · DUBSTEP · DUSK2026 · HOL!
Kercha’s ‘Open The Door’ Album is Finally Here 
Jake Kwapiszeski · JUL 14, 2026

Within the world of deep dubstep, few producers have built a reputation as quietly and consistently as Kercha. Since emerging through DNO Records nearly a decade ago, the Russian producer has become a staple of the underground thanks to his …

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DARK · DEEP · DEEP DUBSTEP · DNO DNO RECORDS · KERCHA
MADVKTM Set To Take Over Tempe 
Jake Kwapiszeski · JUL 13, 2026

Few artists have climbed the ranks of riddim as quickly as Mad Dubz and VKTM. Both have built loyal followings through relentless touring, festival appearances, and some of the heaviest sound design in bass music. From collaborations and bookings with …

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21+ · BASS · DUBSTEP · MAD DUBZ · MADVKTM
Never Lose Your Crew: Relentless Beats Partners with Totem for an Exclusive Goldrush Bundle
Courtney Longhurst · JUL 11, 2026

Keeping everyone together at a festival should not feel like a full-time job. Between packed crowds, loud stages, and spotty service at Rawhide Western Town, finding your friends at Goldrush: Midnight Riders can get complicated fast. That is why Relentless Beats is teaming up …

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ARIZONA · GOLDRUSH · GOLDRUSH 2026 · GOLDRUSH: MIDNIGHT RIDERS · RELENTLESS BEATS X TOTEM COLLAB
BigXthaPlug Is Bringing ‘The Biggest, The Largest’ Energy to DUSK this November
Hana Hamdan · JUL 10, 2026

Every year, DUSK Music Festival reminds me why it’s one of my favorite festivals in Arizona. The lineup is always incredibly diverse and genuinely feels like it has something for everyone. You can go from discovering a new favorite indie …

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BIGXTHAPLUG · DUSK · DUSK MUSIC FESTIVAL · JACOME PLAZA · TUCSON
BLOND:ISH Set to Take Over Maya This July
Chase Courtney · JUL 9, 2026

Canadian vibe queen BLOND:ISH has had an incredible track record throughout her discography. Her iconic Tech/Afro House soundscapes paint a vivid and well-layered picture for the listener. Songs like “Self Love” combine atmospheric tropical house grooves with soaring, choir-like vocals. …

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21+ · AFRO HOUSE · BLOND:ISH · DAYCLUB · FORTNIGHT
The History of the B2B
Rebecca Johann · JUL 8, 2026

Scroll through almost any festival lineup today and you’ll see at least one B2B. It could be two longtime friends. Maybe it’s your favorite DJs. Sometimes it’s artists you’d never expect to share a stage. Either way, the reaction is …

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B2B · CANDID · EDM · EDM HISTORY · HISTORY
Let’s Talk About the People Who Just Stand There
Amra Alic · JUL 7, 2026

You’ve seen them, right? The ones not moving. In the middle of a packed festival set, while everything around them is alive and shifting and loud, they are just… there. Arms relaxed, maybe a slight sway if anything, but nowhere …

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BEHAVIOR · CONNECTION · CROWD · CULTURE · DANCE
GRiZ Releases His Bonnaroo Tribute Remix of Rainbow Kitten Surprise’s Iconic Song
Dayne Harris · JUL 6, 2026

Three years after unexpectedly debuting it at Bonnaroo, GRiZ has officially released his remix of Rainbow Kitten Surprise’s beloved anthem, “It’s Called: Freefall,” out now on all platforms. The release caps a full-circle moment that came earlier this month when …

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BASS · DUBSTEP · EUPHORIA · FESTIVAL · GRIZ
Jennifer Lopez & Alok Join Forces on ‘Everything’s Fine’
Dayne Harris · JUL 2, 2026

Two global icons have teamed up for a release that will not be defined by a single mood. Jennifer Lopez and Alok have joined forces on “Everything’s Fine,” a new collaboration released in two distinct forms: an intimate AM version …

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ALOK · CLUB MUSIC · EMOTIONAL · EP · HOT
DUSK Music Festival Announces Dates for 10th Anniversary Celebration: November 13–14, 2026
Chris Norwood · JUN 30, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DUSK Music Festival Announces Dates for 10th Anniversary Celebration: November 13–14, 2026 Tucson, AZ — DUSK Music Festival, Southern Arizona’s premier music, culinary, and arts experience, will celebrate its 10th anniversary on November 13 and 14, 2026, returning …

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