A 43-year-old man was arrested after a nearly 24-hour manhunt following the shooting at Switzerland's Aarauer Rave that killed 22-year-old Maria Spinelli and injured five others. The post Suspect Arrested After Deadly Shooting at Switzerland’s Aarauer Rave appeared first on EDM S…

After crowd collapses ahead of Armand Van Helden and during Duke Dumont at Electric Picnic 2026, festival director Melvin Benn is dismissing safety criticism as "bonkers." The post Electric Picnic Boss Calls Crowd Safety Concerns “Bonkers” After Two Scary Nights appeared first on…

After months circulating as an unreleased ID, Beave's garage-flavored house cut "1997" is out on RUZE's Staff Only label and already No. 3 on the Beatport Top 100. The post Beave’s Long-Teased “1997” Storms Into the Beatport Top Three appeared first on EDM Sauce.

Experts Only is turning its September 19-20 Randall's Island weekend into a citywide takeover, with a Max Styler pre-party at Marquee Skydeck and official afters at Pacha New York. The post John Summit’s Experts Only Adds Marquee Skydeck Pre-Party and Pacha Afters appeared first…

fabric has signed a four-year partnership with St Paul's Cathedral, hosting contemporary music events at the London landmark through 2030 — starting October 29. The post fabric Locks In Four Years of Events at St Paul’s Cathedral appeared first on EDM Sauce.

The Intangible Skill That Separates Good DJs from Great Ones There’s a moment in every great DJ set where the technical knowledge falls away and pure instinct takes over. Jaguar B, the Glasgow-based selector, understands this deeply—and her latest contribution to Lava Lava’s WAVE…

Finding Beauty In Restraint There’s a particular kind of courage required to open a compilation with silence—or something close to it. That’s precisely what Seoul-born, globally-roaming producer Hyungmin does with “Pistol,” the opening track on WAVES Vol. 2, the latest collection…

A Storied Night Crosses the Atlantic The Brooklyn electronic music community is about to experience a piece of Ibiza history. Flower Power, one of the White Island’s most enduring and respected house music institutions, is making its highly anticipated American debut at Pacha New…

Backing Emerging Talent Through a Critical Development Window The intersection of industry support and grassroots artist development just got a significant boost. Help Musicians and DJ Mag have officially opened applications for their Electronic Music Award 2026, a comprehensive…

As Burning Man's 40th edition kicks off in Black Rock City, co-founder John Law published an essay arguing the event he helped create has "lost its soul" to Silicon Valley wealth. The post Burning Man Co-Founder John Law Says the Festival Has “Lost Its Soul” appeared first on EDM…

FNGRS CRSSD's PROPER NYE/NYD returns to Petco Park December 31-January 1 with Lane 8, Sara Landry, Green Velvet, Cloonee and stage takeovers from This Never Happened and Daisy Chain. The post PROPER NYE Returns to Petco Park With Lane 8, Sara Landry and Green Velvet appeared firs…

Skrillex played his first Seattle show in 14 years at Gas Works Park, going b2b with Porter Robinson and Ninajirachi at a no-cameras day party. The post Skrillex, Porter Robinson and Ninajirachi Went B2B at Seattle’s Gas Works Park appeared first on EDM Sauce.

Developer Łukasz Zaranek's free browser game LIFE LIKE A DJ simulates the whole career — bookings, touring, money, reputation — not just the mixing. The post LIFE LIKE A DJ Is a Free Browser Game About the Career Grind appeared first on EDM Sauce.

The Trimbos Institute's rare Red Alert warns that Trump-faced pills circulating in the Netherlands contain a very high dose of PMMA, a slow-acting substance far more toxic than MDMA. The post Dutch Drug Watchdog Issues Red Alert Over Trump-Shaped Ecstasy Pills appeared first on E…

Basement, the Queens techno institution under Knockdown Center, will now turn away — and potentially permanently ban — anyone who brings smart glasses into the venue. The post NYC Techno Club Basement Bans Smart Glasses From Its Dancefloor appeared first on EDM Sauce.

The Human Cost of the Grind The electronic dance music industry just lost another major player to burnout. Vintage Culture, one of Brazil’s most prolific and successful export DJs, has announced a touring hiatus, citing exhaustion and the need to prioritize his mental health. The…

Setting the Record Straight In a climate where consolidation in the nightlife industry has become increasingly common, speculation surrounding potential acquisitions can spread like wildfire through the dance music community. Earlier this week, The Night League—the powerhouse ope…

A Brazilian Force Meets Drumcode’s Elite The drumming heartbeat of electronic dance music just got a little more international. Volkoder, the Brazilian producer who’s been quietly building momentum across South America’s techno landscape, has finally secured a release on one of t…

A Strategic Move That Celebrates Vinyl Culture and Independent Record Stores In a move that underscores the enduring appeal of vinyl in the digital age, Skrillex has partnered with Seattle-based independent record retailer Zion’s Gate Records for an exclusive physical release tie…

Angèle's third album 'Instinct' arrives October 16 with Justice, Soulwax, SebastiAn and Caroline Polachek on the tracklist — lead single "Une seule vie" is out now. The post Angèle Taps Justice, Soulwax and SebastiAn for New Album ‘Instinct’ appeared first on EDM Sauce.

Tomorrowland has added 15 more live sets from Belgium 2026 to Apple Music in Spatial Audio, including Dimitri Vegas, ZHU, BLOND:ISH and a HI-LO b2b Layton Giordani. The post Tomorrowland Just Put 15 More 2026 Live Sets on Apple Music appeared first on EDM Sauce.

“`json { “headline”: “Cascada Returns With Uplifting Anthem ‘ALIVE’ As Dance-Pop Legends Prove They Still Have Plenty to Say”, “html”: “ Cascada’s Latest Single Captures the Resilience of Modern Electronic Music nn After a summer that saw Cascada remind the world why they remain…

A Landmark Installment in Electronic Music’s Most Enduring Compilation Series Markus Schulz has never been one to rest on his laurels, and his latest move proves why he remains one of progressive trance’s most vital creative forces. With the release of Nirvana, the 22nd installme…

From Cancellation to Celebration: SHM’s Spontaneous Götaplatsen Takeover In a turn of events that perfectly encapsulates the resilience and community spirit of electronic music culture, Swedish House Mafia transformed what could have been a disappointing cancellation into an unfo…

Taiwan’s Underground Heavyweight Connects with PUFFcorn for Boundary-Pushing Trap Fusion The underground electronic music landscape just got a dose of calculated intensity. Taiwan-based producer W2 has teamed up with fellow artist PUFFcorn for a new collaborative track titled ICE…

A Producer in Full Command There’s a particular moment in an electronic music producer’s career when everything clicks into place—when the vision they’ve been cultivating finds its voice, and the infrastructure to release it comes together. For emerging talent Pegassi, that momen…

A Meeting of Minds in the British Underground The UK underground has been quietly incubating some of the most innovative dance music talent in Europe right now, and two names that have been steadily building serious credibility are Riordan and Locky. Their new collaboration, Fric…

A Partnership Built on Trust and Evolution When two producers have worked together eight times, there’s clearly something special happening behind the scenes. Seven Lions and Kill The Noise have built one of electronic music’s most reliable creative partnerships, and their latest…

A Crossover Moment for Dance Music’s Progressive Pioneer Seattle’s electronic royalty Kaskade has never been one to stay confined within genre boundaries, and his latest collaborative venture proves once again why reinvention remains central to his artistic DNA. Teaming up with r…

Rockstar's 26-minute GTA 6 gameplay reveal features Aluna and Jayda G's "Mine O' Mine" and Elderbrook and Bob Moses' "Inner Light" ahead of the game's November 19 launch. The post GTA 6’s Extended Look Leans Hard on Elderbrook, Bob Moses, Aluna and Jayda G appeared first on EDM S…

Pophouse and the Avicii estate have released the complete, unedited GoPro footage of Avicii's final Ushuaïa Ibiza set — exactly ten years after the show. The post Avicii’s Final Ushuaïa Set Is Finally Out in Full, Ten Years Later appeared first on EDM Sauce.

The nonprofit wants 10,000 fans trained in overdose response by International Overdose Awareness Day on August 31, with Insomniac, Goldenvoice, AEG, and ILLENIUM behind the push. The post ILLENIUM and Insomniac Back End Overdose’s Push to Train 10,000 Fans appeared first on EDM S…

The UK duo are pressing pause after nearly two decades, with a final full-production farewell at LIDO Festival in London's Victoria Park on August 31. The post Maribou State Announce Hiatus Ahead of Final London Show This Monday appeared first on EDM Sauce.

United Airlines will launch the first-ever nonstop flight from the US to Ibiza, flying Newark to the White Isle four times weekly starting May 31, 2027. The post United Will Fly the First-Ever Nonstop Route From the US to Ibiza appeared first on EDM Sauce.

Burning Man is asking attendees to allow extra travel time through Reno-Sparks as the Hawk Fire recovery continues, though roads are open and the event runs August 30 to September 7 as planned. The post Burning Man Urges Extra Travel Time as Hawk Fire Recovery Continues Near Reno…

Haddaway, Robin S, Crystal Waters and Ultra Naté headline Ditch Party, a free 21+ concert at LA's Pershing Square on Saturday, August 29. The post Haddaway, Robin S and Crystal Waters Play a Free LA Show Saturday appeared first on EDM Sauce.

A Thoughtful Return to Melodic Storytelling The indietronic landscape continues to evolve as Topic partners with carteblanche on Lucky Ones, a new single that arrives through the powerhouse distribution capabilities of Universal Music. The collaboration marks a meaningful moment…

Arizona’s Premier Winter Festival Returns With Star-Studded Initial Roster Gem and Jam, the Tucson-based festival that has become a cultural cornerstone for bass music and funk enthusiasts across the Southwest, has unveiled its first wave of confirmed artists for the 2027 edition…

A Master Class in Electronic Music Diversity Afrojack continues to cement his position as one of dance music’s most influential tastemakers with the announcement of a powerhouse supporting cast for his upcoming CONTROL Tour this fall. The Dutch superstar has curated a lineup that…

Electronic Music Icon Taps Underworld, Nia Archives, and More for Fall Brookside Performance Moby continues to cement his status as a touring powerhouse with an ambitious fall headline show at Brookside at The Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. The legendary electronic music pion…

Maceo Plex releases his first-ever EP on Radio Slave's Rekids imprint this Friday, August 28 — a three-track outing titled Monster featuring "Flute Jam," "Baby Monster," and "Cold Flow." The post Maceo Plex Makes His Rekids Debut With Three-Track ‘Monster’ EP appeared first on ED…

“`json { “headline”: “J. Worra Joins Toolroom Ranks with Genre-Bending ‘Talk,’ Bridging House Tradition and Modern Tech”, “html”: “ A Chicago Veteran Finds Her Toolroom Home nn J. Worra has officially arrived at one of dance music’s most respected institutions. The Chicago-born,…

A Timeless Classic Gets Its Moment Again There’s something profoundly special about revisiting a record that defined an era. When Mark Knight and Cristoph announced they were returning to “Yebisah” — their collaborative masterpiece from 2016 — the electronic music community took…

From Vancouver to Montreal: The Canadian Bass Music Renaissance Nobody’s Talking About When you think of bass music powerhouses, Canada doesn’t always dominate the conversation in the way it should. Yet the country has quietly cultivated one of the most fascinating and diverse pr…

The Johannesburg High Court ordered Maserati South Africa to repay Black Coffee R7 million after a customized MC20 Cielo he traded his car in for was never delivered. The post Black Coffee Wins R7 Million Court Battle With Maserati South Africa appeared first on EDM Sauce.

Armin van Buuren's A State of Trance returns to Rotterdam Ahoy on February 26-27, 2027, with pre-registration open now and tickets on sale the first week of September. The post A State of Trance Locks In February 2027 Dates at Rotterdam Ahoy appeared first on EDM Sauce.

Nia Archives will take her Mercury-shortlisted album Emotional Junglist on a 19-date world tour from September 2026 to January 2027, topped by a headline night at London's Alexandra Palace. The post Nia Archives Announces 19-Date Emotional Junglist World Tour appeared first on ED…

The pair's latest collaboration tops both US Dance Radio and Billboard's Dance Airplay chart, adding another No. 1 to a decade-long hit streak. The post David Guetta and Bebe Rexha’s “Sad Girls” Hits No. 1 on US Dance Radio appeared first on EDM Sauce.

The drum & bass star will donate £1 from every ticket for his 2027 O2 and Co-op Live shows to LIVE Trust, joining the growing grassroots venue levy movement. The post Sub Focus Adds £1 Grassroots Venue Levy to His 2027 Arena Shows appeared first on EDM Sauce.

Norfolk Police broke up an unlicensed rave in the tiny village of Little Snoring, seizing soundsystems and vehicles — and yes, the music was heard in Great Snoring. The post Seven Arrested After Police Shut Down Illegal Rave in Little Snoring appeared first on EDM Sauce.

Cheshire Police unearthed a buried stash of nitrous, MDMA, ketamine and novelty-stamped pills at the Daresbury Estate days before Creamfields opens its gates. The post Police Dug Up a Buried Drug Stash at the Creamfields Site appeared first on EDM Sauce.

Breaking Down Barriers Between Two Worlds There’s a particular breed of electronic music producer who approaches their craft with the discipline and structural awareness of a classically trained musician. Orsay represents this emerging wave of artists who refuse to compartmentali…

A Landmark Collaboration Comes to Life The electronic music world is witnessing something rare: a genuine meeting of generational icons. Martin Garrix and U2 have just unveiled the official music video for Fireflies, a collaboration that pairs one of modern EDM’s most prolific hi…

The Logistics Behind One of Dance Music’s Most Ambitious Production Sprints In an era where festival fatigue and artist burnout dominate industry conversations, one production powerhouse just proved that scale, ambition, and operational excellence can coexist. We Group recently e…

“`html Amelie Lens and Sara Landry Overcome the Odds at Magazine’s Open-Air Spectacle London’s warehouse scene has seen its share of landmark moments, but rarely do two of techno’s most formidable talents come together for their first-ever back-to-back performance on British soil…

YouTube's new counting rules took effect August 24 — public views now register the instant a video starts playing, so every music video's numbers are about to look bigger than they really are. The post YouTube Now Counts a View the Second Your Video Starts Playing appeared first…

mölly's debut album 22 arrived Friday on Colorize — eleven melodic house tracks featuring her own vocals for the first time, with OCULA, Mees Salomé, LeyeT, and more along for the ride. The post mölly Finds Her Voice on Debut Album ’22’ for Colorize appeared first on EDM Sauce.

UK producer Tommy Phillips has stormed to No. 4 on the Beatport Top 100 with "Sun is Shining (Lovelee Dae)," a Beatport-exclusive house cut nodding to Blaze's 1997 classic. The post Tommy Phillips’ “Sun Is Shining (Lovelee Dae)” Crashes the Beatport Top Five appeared first on EDM…

From FISHER's comedy feed to 1001Tracklists' ID service and Tomorrowland's fantasy-world content, these are the EDM Instagram accounts worth following in 2026. The post The Best EDM Instagram Accounts to Follow in 2026 appeared first on EDM Sauce.

From Cercle's impossible locations to Boiler Room's viral chaos and Insomniac's couch-rave streams, these are the EDM YouTube channels worth your subscription in 2026. The post The Best EDM YouTube Channels to Watch in 2026 appeared first on EDM Sauce.