First of all, let me go ahead and say that Sean Paul has been a guilty listening pleasure...
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Ring, ring! Chromeo are “Bedroom Calling” on latest track with The-Dream
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Jacques – Against The Clock
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You need to know the laser-focused electro of Tel Aviv-born adventurer Mor Elian
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Night Tales serve a groovy love jam on “Back 2 Me”
Kamaliza – Australian-born Kamaliza Salamba – and Third Floor – UK-born/Aussie citizen Aaron Bannie – join forces to become Night Tales. Uniquely...
Tritonal & SJ Come Together for Latest Single ‘Calabasas’ on Enhanced Music
Tritonal and SJ join forces for a slamming collaboration ‘Calabasas’ on Tritonal’s Enhanced Music label. EDM.com – The...
Paper Diamond makes a bold return with certified scorcher “WORK 9000”
It’s been two long years since we’ve been blessed with new music from Paper Diamond, and damn was it worth...
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Louis The Child & Whethan Just Dropped the Sweetest Mixtape! [LISTEN]
Get your taste buds ready. EDM.com – The Latest Electronic Dance Music News, Reviews & Artist Releases
Midnight Mystery Club point out the “Richest Man” on this groovy tune
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What So Not Releases Second Song, Tracklist & Release Date Of Debut Album
We aren’t ready. EDM.com – The Latest Electronic Dance Music News, Reviews & Artist Releases
Medasin Blesses Fans with 16 Unreleased Tracks in New IRENE Mix
One of electronic music’s brightest young minds just unleashed a ton of material! EDM.com – The Latest Electronic...
The Best Music to Listen to While Studying or Writing: A Scientific Approach
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60th Annual GRAMMY Awards Unveils a Monumental Collaboration [Music Video]
Photo by Rachel Murray/Getty Images for Target On January 28, Target brought together Zedd, Maren Morris and Grey for a visually spectacular commercial...
Faethoms hits all the chill marks with remix of Not Your Dope’s “Indestructible” (feat. MAX)
Orlando electronic trio Faethoms gives a standout performance on their effortlessly smooth remix of Not Your Dope’s “Indestructible” (feat....
Warm Up Your Winter with a Pleasing Deep House Mix by Hisham Zahran
The winter season calls for many of us to spend most of our time inside. Before spring arrives...
Fugazi members announce debut album from new band The Messthetics
The band go on tour this spring. Fugazi members Brendan Canty and Joe Lally have announced the self-titled...
Parklife Festival announces 2018 lineup with N.E.R.D, J Hus, Nina Kraviz and more
The Manchester music festival returns this summer. Parklife Festival has unveiled the lineup of its 2018 edition which...
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ICYMI: Illenium Debuts Beautiful Music Video for “Crawl Outta Love” [WATCH]
The video features breathtaking landscapes and, of course, Illenium’s signature phoenix. EDM.com – The Latest Electronic Dance Music...
Beat or Melody? What’s the Best Way to Start a Track?
For this week’s Quick Tips, we talk about the common ways to start a track. EDM.com – The...
Corporate Slackrs Proactively Redesign Genres to Create Uplifting Records
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Singles Club: James Blake is asleep at the wheel on ‘If The Car Beside You Moves Ahead’
Each week on the FACT Singles Club, our writers rate and slate the biggest new tracks of the last...
Wobbleland announces Rusko’s first performance after beating cancer
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ULTRA Europe Announces an Exciting 2018 Phase 1 Lineup [Playlist]
The 6th annual edition of ULTRA Europe 2018 returns on July 6-8th at Poljud Stadium in Croatia. From...
Cleo Premiers his Signature Trap Style in Latest Release, ‘Space Crips’
New Jersey’s own Cleo lands himself on the map by opening for artists like The Chainsmokers and Dave East with...
Bobby Nourmand unleashes a dangerous “Prisoner” for house
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LUURK & China Fox both don’t want to “Let You Down “
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Armin Van Buuren Performs Upside Down in a 360 Degree Rotating DJ Booth!
Is anything impossible anymore? Check out this crazy performance by Armin Van Buuren where he plays in a...
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Mason Collective are back and “Whippin” it up [Premiere]
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Prok & Fitch join the Solid Grooves family with new tech-house jam “Why”
Prok & Fitch, hailing from Brighton, boast an impressive career spanning a decade. Their past releases, with the...
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Oliver Nelson & Tobtok Release a Fun Tropical House Rework of Nena’s “99 Red Balloons”
Just in time for it’s 35th Anniversary, Oliver Nelson and Tobtok release their own tropical spin on Nena’s...
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Ghasper enters orbit with debut EP, cerebral lead single “Satellite” [Premiere]
Making a bold statement in a oversaturated future bass market is Ghasper, with his ambitious debut EP Mima....
FACT mix 637: Errorsmith
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The DJ’s Midlife Crisis – When Your Genre’s Old News it’s Rebrand or Die
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Björk, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Lorde, Migos to play Primavera Sound 2018
An all-star lineup for the 18th edition of the Barcelona festival. Björk, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds,...
Dubbing is a Must: The modern sound of leftfield dub
The influence of dub reggae has been a constant in electronic music for decades now, propping up jungle,...
The 2018 Grammy Awards: Here’s Everything You Missed
From the knockout performances to its political atmosphere, here’s everything that went down at the 2018 Grammy Awards....
If Your Favorite EDM Labels Were High School Cliques
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Embrace the Cold With January’s Chillest New Releases [PLAYLIST]
2018 is off to a great start if January’s new releases have anything to show for it. EDM.com...
The Grammys Reveal Winners For Best Electronic Album And Recording
Can you guess who took home the gold? EDM.com – The Latest Electronic Dance Music News, Reviews &...
Kendrick Lamar, Kratfwerk, LCD Soundsystem and more win at 2018 Grammys
It’s “music’s biggest night”! Or at least that’s what the Recording Academy tell us. The 60th Grammy Awards...
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NAMM 2018 has introduced a handful of useful technology to the music world. Songwriters will be seeing a...
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Fly Away With this Week’s Did Someone Say Brunch [PLAYLIST]
The perfect soundtrack to get you vibin’ on a Sunday. EDM.com – The Latest Electronic Dance Music News,...
Dubstep Legend Rusko Releases “Look Out!” his First Release Since Beating Cancer
Glad to have him back <3 EDM.com – The Latest Electronic Dance Music News, Reviews & Artist Releases
Suit up for the Weekend with Mr. Saturday Night 011
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Defunk Drops New Single and Shares the Hustle Behind the Music
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DROELOE stake their claim with ‘”BACKBONE” (ft. Nevve)
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EffE drops a 2 for 1 video for his singles “Universum / BENZIN”
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Dan Wender’s remix of “Hold On,” a bonus track on the Snakes and Ladders EP [Exclusive Premiere]
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[ Any good album tells a story. It has a beginning, middle and end – a story arc,...
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Fox Stevenson forks up mouthwatering new single “Bulgogi”
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Above & Beyond find ‘Common Ground’ on latest album
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Tune into This Week’s Beats 1 One Mix to Catch DJ Superstar Hardwell
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WNT-AL-N gets “Way Out” there with his debut single
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Elektron’s Digitone is a user-friendly polyphonic FM synth
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Today Marks the 850th Episode of A State of Trance
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Elektron’s Digitone is a user-friendly polyphonic FM synth
It also includes presets made by Mark Fell. Elektron has released a companion synth to last year’s Digitakt...
Pioneer Launches All In One Controller DDJ-1000
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5 Ways to Swindle Your Way Into a Music Festival (For Free)
Festival hacks for the penny pinchers. EDM.com – The Latest Electronic Dance Music News, Reviews & Artist Releases
See inside Nils Frahm’s analog studio, transformed from a former East German broadcast center
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7 must-hear mixes from January 2018: Timeless techno and razor-sharp footwork
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Elektron’s Digitone is a user-friendly polyphonic FM synth
It also includes presets made by Mark Fell. Elektron has released a companion synth to last year’s Digitakt...
James Blake drops first new single in two years, ‘If the Car Beside You Moves Ahead’
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ANNA arrives on Kompakt with ‘Speicher 101’
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Ever After Fest Brings That Bass In 2018 Lineup
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How to Set Up Your Ableton Template For a Faster Workflow
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Diplo Snaps Back At Haters After Facing Backlash About Playing Movement 2018
We agree Diplo is an unusual addition to a lineup for a festival like Movement in Detroit, but...
Dim Mak is Returning to Miami Music Week for Its Second RC Cola Plant Takeover
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CRVE U has my attention with his slick bass flip of Lil Xan’s “Xanarchy”
I’ll be honest, I had to go listen to Lil Xan’s original track “Xanarchy” to write this piece....
Above & Beyond Stun With Another Epic Single and Video With “Always (feat. Zoë Johnston)”
They never cease to amaze! And like ‘always’ Above & Beyond are back with a stunning single featuring...
Teenage Engineering adds vocal synth and mini sampler to Pocket Operator family
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Mark E. Smith was the supernatural priest of post-punk
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Art of Shades kicks off his new musical direction with “Undone” [Premiere]
Art of Shades (shortened to AOS) is the moniker of the Franco-Italian producer based in Paris who after ten...
Whethan Releases Incredible Bootleg for Brockhampton’s “Stains”
EDM.com – The Latest Electronic Dance Music News, Reviews & Artist Releases
Roland is releasing official software versions of its 808 and 909 drum machines
Finally. Roland is releasing official software versions of its two most iconic drum machines: TR-808 and TR-909 VSTs...
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“That bass is just everything”: mega mixing and a street-side chat with Sebastian Bronk [Interview]
Bass music, in all of its iterations, has been a cash cow in the states since Skrillex and...
Louie Vega and The Martinez Brothers Join Forces for Special Puerto Rico Relief Performance
The Bronx natives are throwing a donation based event to help aid Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria EDM.com...
George FitzGerald announces sophomore album with “Roll Back”
George FitzGerald returned with a new single and a big career announcement today. With debut of his newest single,...
Drelli is the rap game Eddie Murphy bringing “swagbop” to the masses
FACT Rated is our series digging into the sounds and stories of the most vital breaking artists around...
BLR Produces Deep House EP Masterpiece For Spinnin’ Deep
BLR, considered a fairly new UK deep house producer, has had some major achievements in the last year. BLR...
Movement’s 2018 Festival Lineup Shares the Stage With a Strong Female Presence
Movement is returning to the birthplace of techno with an eclectic lineup that’s gotten its fair share of...
4 Reasons Why 2017 Was the Best Year for Trance
Don’t call it a comeback EDM.com – The Latest Electronic Dance Music News, Reviews & Artist Releases
The Fall’s Mark E. Smith has died, aged 60
One of punk rock’s greats. Mark E. Smith, frontman and founder of legendary punk band The Fall, has...
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NTEIBINT and Stella combine for a force of shimmering disco [Premiere]
Greek producer NTEIBINT is notorious for winning hearts with his signature style of disco house, combining a fresh...
Camelphat & Ederbrook’s Grammy Nominated Track Gets the Remix Treatment From ZHU
Just what we needed. EDM.com – The Latest Electronic Dance Music News, Reviews & Artist Releases
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Future bass, pop, and goth collide on Nazariff and Rosé Throne’s remix of “Close” [Premiere]
While idly searching Instagram for #goth, DC-based producer Nazariff found So Below, a self-proclaimed purveyor of goth pop...
Oscars 2018 nominations: 6 amazing scores that deserved to make the cut
FACT weighs in on 2018’s Oscar nominations for best original score and adds some suggestions to the pile....
Empress’ Zoia looks like the modular synth and effects pedal in a box we’ve always wanted
We need one of these, now. The multi-effects pedal isn’t the most desirable category of gear, but a...
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