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Hardwell to Talk Hiatus, New Music and Career Lessons at ADE 2022
With this year’s Amsterdam Dance Event only two short weeks away, organizers have finalized the conference’s list of speakers, which now includes Peggy Gou, Richie Hawtin and Stranger Things composers Kyle Dixon and Michael Stein. Also on the docket is a special session called “Hardwell: The Return.” Now just three weeks removed from the release of his comeback album, REBELS NEVER DIE, the Dutch DJ will host an in-depth talk on why he took a hiatus from dance music, what he learned and how he’ll take those lessons into this new chapter of his career. “I’m really happy with the whole decision, and I’ve never been more productive and happy in the studio as I am right now,” Hardwell told EDM.com earlier this year. “It feels way more li...
Bikini Bottom Rave: The New “Shrek Rave” Rendition You Won’t Want to Miss
F is for friends who do stuff together, and the creators of “Shrek Rave” have announced your new favorite pastime: the “Bikini Bottom Rave.” Pull out your striped sweaters and floral swim trunks, Angelenos, because this SpongeBob SquarePants-themed event is floating down to 1720 Warehouse on October 26th. The pineapple under the sea will then make its way over to Manhattan for an edition on December 17th at Webster Hall. It’s all thanks to the success of Ka5sh’s “Swamps Across America,” the the event planner’s touring Shrek-themed extravaganza that went viral earlier this year. Both 18+ events promise that even though it’s dumb, you should just come and have fun. You can even purchase tables with bottle servic...
Dimension, FuntCase, More to Headline Rampage’s Momentous Amsterdam Debut
“The biggest drum & bass party in the world” is scheduled to make its debut in Amsterdam this November. Annually held at the gigantic Sportpaleis in Antwerp, Belgium, Rampage quickly grew into one of Europe’s most beloved bass music events since its debut edition back in 2009, annually bringing together drum & bass and dubstep’s most acclaimed artists. Shortly after Rampage Renegade’s highly anticipated 2022 return to Antwerp—with headline performances from SVDDEN DEATH, MARAUDA, Koven and more—the iconic fest is now gearing up for its debut in Amsterdam, taking over AFAS Live (formerly Heineken Music Hall) November 4-5. A staggering lineup has been unveiled for Rampage Amsterdam, which is bound to light up AFAS with the festival’s mind-bending produ...
Lost Lands 2022 Inspired a Sense of Adventure—And the Future Is Brighter Than Ever
While walking around Lost Lands and hearing from the festival’s ravers, one thing was loud and clear: it has become unrecognizable in the best way. New and improved Lost Lands festival grounds It was astounding to see what Lost Lands’ organizers have done with the festival grounds year after year. As someone who attended the first three years of Lost Lands and has not been back since the onset of COVID-19, the event was nearly unrecognizable. It was immediately made apparent from the moment you step off the street and walk to the entrance gate. Before officially entering the grounds, attendees walk through a corridor speckled with life-sized dinosaurs, dinosaur eggs you can climb into, flowing waterfalls, volcanos that light up at night and more. It all served as an interactive...
Kompany to Headline L.A. Club Show Featuring Holiday Food Drive for the Homeless
‘Tis the season for a Kompany Christmas party in Los Angeles. But no need to go dusting off the old suit and slacks for this holiday celebration. The “Red Alert” producer is gearing up for the holidays to support a timely mission. Brought together by Exchange LA, Los Angeles Mission and Insomniac’s Bassrush, the “Kompany Christmas Party” will be bringing the heat to beat the winter blues—all for a charitable cause. Exchange LA has established a generous tradition of gift-giving over the last eight years, teaming up with local affiliates, including ABC7, to raise thousands for underprivileged children in Southern California. This year the tradition continues with an adrenaline-fueled night soundtracked by Kompany, UBUR, JOOL and Iman. Scroll to Conti...
GRiZ Announces 2022 Return of “GRiZMAS” Event
‘Tis the season for GRiZMAS. GRiZ‘s annual event, a Christmas-themed electronic music celebration, will return to his hometown of Detroit on December 9th and 10th. Joining him at the Masonic Temple for this year’s GRiZMAS are Canabliss and KHIVA, as well as DirtySnatcha and Carbin, who will perform a heavy-hitting B2B set. The event will also feature a performance from EDM.com Class of 2022 star Wreckno, whom GRiZ collaborated with for 2020’s “Medusa.” GRiZ/Twitter Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles Those who can’t make it to GRiZMAS won’t have to wait long for another GRiZ-curated event. Just a week later, the barnstorming DJ and multi-instrumentalist will host his second annual Space Camp at Virginia’s Hampton Coliseum. Sche...
Kompany to Headline Club Show Fundraising for Underprivileged Kids In Southern California
‘Tis the season for a Kompany Christmas party in Los Angeles. But no need to go dusting off the old suit and slacks for this holiday celebration. The “Red Alert” producer is gearing up for the holidays to support a timely mission. Brought together by Exchange LA, Los Angeles Mission and Insomniac’s Bassrush, the “Kompany Christmas Party” will be bringing the heat to beat the winter blues—all for a charitable cause. Exchange LA has established a generous tradition of gift-giving over the last eight years, teaming up with local affiliates, including ABC7, to raise thousands for underprivileged children in Southern California. This year the tradition continues with an adrenaline-fueled night soundtracked by Kompany, UBUR, JOOL and Iman. Scroll to Conti...
“Women in Music Tech” Summit to Offer Free Masterclasses, Workshops, Networking Events
“The journey of an independent artist can often be a lonely one,” Music Production for Women (MPW) affirms on their website, “in which it is difficult to know exactly how to move forward to give your music the best chance of success.” That’s why the British organization is hosting a two-day summit, “Women in Music Tech” designed to train and empower the next wave of female and non-binary musicians. Scheduled for October 15-16 and free for all to attend, the event will livestream a variety of workshops, masterclasses and networking sessions to participants in more than 120 countries. “I’m hoping we can inspire any attendees who may have wanted to produce but felt intimidated by it, to take their first steps in the field,” ...
Kaskade, Chris Lake, FISHER, More Announced for FNGRS CRSSD’s New NYE Event
FNGRS CRSSD has announced the lineup for its newest event, PROPER NYE, which will ring in the new year in San Diego with a group of house music heavyweights. The renowned SoCal promoter revealed the two-day, two stage event will showcase over 20 techno and house music stars at San Diego’s Gallagher Square and the field at Petco Park. Beloved for curating top-tier dance events—like its flagship CRSSD Festival—FNGRS CRSSD’s inaugural PROPER NYE event is stacked with house music heavyweights. Chris Lake, FISHER, John Summit, Lane 8, Nora En Pure, SOFI TUKKER, Dombresky and more are set to throw down at the sun-kissed San Diego fest. Pioneering electronic producer Kaskade is also confirmed to perform a fan-favorite “Redux” set. Tickets will go on sale next Friday, October 7th...
Dirt Monkey, Jantsen, Mersiv and More to Headline Evolutions Festival 2022
With art, music and community at its bedrock, 845 Vibrations is gearing up for a monster 2022 edition of Evolutions Festival. Taking place in Pattersonville, New York from October 7-9, the hybrid camping event and electronic music festival is slated for a momentous year. Organizers are bringing together some of dubstep and bass music’s most beloved names while curating a unique festival experience in the forest, which is bound to strengthen the bonds of its community. Evolutions Festival. c/o Press Evolutions Festival features a huge lineup of established and fast-rising bass music producers. It boasts headlining performances from the likes of Dirt Monkey, Jantsen, Subdocta, Manic Focus, Mersiv and Minnesota—a diverse group of artists who will set the tone and enchant att...
CRSSD Closed Out Summer With a Bang In 2022
As festival season draws to a close, techno and house music fans across Southern California united in sunny San Diego last weekend for the fall edition of CRSSD Festival. Since its inception in 2015, CRSSD has treated music fans to three stages packed with top-flight house, techno and electronica artists over a two-day period. This September’s iteration was no different under the technicolor sunsets of Waterfront Park, which offered thumping bass and incredible musical performances. Each of CRSSD’s three stages has a distinct style, providing something for everyone in the electronic music community. Palms, the first stage you encounter upon entering the festival, highlights primarily house artists who keep you dancing all day long. On Saturday, Wax Motif had fans grooving to a gritty...
Look Inside Portola, San Francisco’s Newest Electronic Music Festival
San Francisco’s newest music festival, Portola, went down over the weekend, walloping the Bay Area with the sounds of electronic music greats. The fest, which is produced by Goldenvoice and took place on September 24th and 25th, attracted roughly 30,000 fans and featured an epic lineup. Flume, Fatboy Slim, Four Tet, Jamie xx, Kaytranada, Peggy Gou, Fred again.. and The Chemical Brothers threw down at the sun-kissed grounds of Pier 80, among others. EDM.com was on the ground to capture the unique sights and intoxicating sounds of Portola’s inaugural festival. And if these photos are any indication, it’s the first of many. Check out the gallery below. All photos by Jason Myers/Memorandum Media for EDM.com. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles [flexi-common...
