EVENTS
Watch Skrillex, Fred again.. and Four Tet’s Four-Hour Performance at Electric Brixton
Go behind the decks of one of the biggest performances of the year. Last weekend, Skrillex, Four Tet and Fred again.. took to social media in search of a venue that would host a last-minute pop-up performance from the trio. They were ultimately successful in their search, which led to a string of three shows in the U.K. for a very limited number of fans. Seeing as tickets to each show sold out in a matter of minutes, many fans experienced a terminal case of FOMO. If this applies to you, you’re in luck because a YouTuber managed to capture almost four hours of the DJ set from behind the decks. Skrillex performing at Electric Brixton. Anthony Larpin You can hear favorites from all three artists in the mix, like “Butterflies,” “Turn On The Lights again.....
Watch a Preview of Calvin Harris’ First-Ever “Immersive” Virtual Concert
Chart-topping DJ and dance music producer Calvin Harris is set to debut his first-ever virtual concert via TikTok LIVE. According to a press release, fans of Harris can catch him DJing as a virtual avatar during the “immersive” gig, which will feature audio-reactive visuals in a nature-inspired virtual world. They’ll also be able to tune into the “Calvin Harris Experience” in VR via PICO. The groundbreaking concert, which can also be streamed on Wave, marks Harris’ first foray into the intersection of music and the metaverse. “It’s an honor to host Calvin Harris’’ first-ever virtual concert, which will push the boundaries of what is possible for artists going LIVE on TikTok and PICO,” said Paul Hourican, Global Head of Mu...
Escapade Announces Massive 2023 Lineup With Tiësto, Kygo, Zedd, deadmau5 and More
Another year, another massive lineup for Escapade. Last year’s huge edition of the three-day event only served to further cement it as one of Canada’s most beloved electronic music festivals. And after unveiling its latest lineup, it seems Escapade’s organizers are going even bigger in 2023. They’ve now unveiled a staggering roster of artists to throw down in Ottawa in 2023. In a lineup akin to an almanac of dance music superstars, Tiësto, Kygo, Rezz, Zedd, deadmau5, Marshmello, Subtronics, Nora En Pure, Excision and Virtual Riot only scratch the surface. deadmau5 performs at Escapade Music Festival 2022. Jarett Lopez/EDM.com Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles Escapade is renowned not only for its annual lineups, but also its triumphs during the global pan...
ODESZA, GRiZ, Alesso, More to Hit the Farm for Bonnaroo 2023
Bonnaroo has revealed the 2023 artists set to hit the farm this summer. Released just a few hours before Coachella’s lineup, the Bonnaroo bill is massive. Since the festival’s inception in 2002, its organizers have brought an eclectic mix of artists to their farm in Tennessee for one of the nation’s biggest outdoor music events. Whether you enjoy electronic music, jam bands, hip-hop or nu-metal, this year’s lineup will likely have something for you. Headlining Thursday is a pair of bass music heavyweights, Zeds Dead and Liquid Stranger. Friday will feature hip-hop icon Kendrick Lamar alongside GRiZ, Subtronics, Three 6 Mafia, PEEKABOO, DJ Diesel (Shaquille O’Neal) and a special collaborative set from Boogie T, Dirt Monkey and SubDocta. Saturday will star ODESZ...
Calvin Harris, Eric Prydz, Porter Robinson, More Confirmed for Coachella 2023: See the Full Lineup
Your Coachella 2023 lineup is here. Following weeks of feverish speculation and the classic music industry rigamarole of fake lineup posters, Coachella’s organizers have revealed the full lineup for the festival’s two 2023 weekends: April 14-16 and April 21-23. Set to perform at the iconic Indio music and arts festival this year are Calvin Harris, Eric Prydz, Kaytranada, Alison Wonderland’s Whyte Fang, SOFI TUKKER, Porter Robinson, Mura Masa, TSHA, The Chemical Brothers and deadmau5’s TESTPILOT, among other major artists from the electronic music scene. House music superstars FISHER and Chris Lake have also been confirmed for a can’t-miss collaborative DJ set. Prydz, the Swedish dance music icon, is set to bring his subversive “HOLO” production to ...
Steve Aoki Announces “HiROQUEST: Genesis” Tour, His First Since 2020
For the first time in almost three years, Steve Aoki is hitting the road for a North American tour. Back in 2020, the dance music superstar had to abruptly cancel his “Color of Noise” tour due to the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic and ensuing worldwide live music shutdown. Now, Aoki is hitting the road for a 12-city tour inspired by HiROQUEST: Genesis, his seventh studio album. Joining Aoki on the road is a mix of international headliners and rising stars from his flagship record label, Dim Mak. These include Timmy Trumpet, Slushii, Regard, Bok Nero, Callie Reiff, KAAZE and RemK, as well as B2B sets from 4B and JSTJR. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles Aoki will kick off the “HiROQUEST: Genesis” tour on February 22nd, 2023 in Montreal, Québec. Tickets go on sa...
Here’s a List of Every Electronic Music Show at Red Rocks In 2023
If music were water, Colorado would never run dry. It’s no secret that the state is a hub for electronic music. And its most iconic concert venue, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, is its biggest purveyor. Celebrated for its natural acoustics, which are made possible by two giant monoliths flanking the amphitheater, the open-air venue is one of those ineffable places that consistently manufactures “you had to be there” moments. Ergo, only those who have attended an electronic dance music show at Red Rocks can experience their energy and vouch for how special they are. NGHTMRE performs at Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Jason Siegel Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles And the EDM community has a lot to look forward to in 2023. Red Rocks is set host a litany of remarkabl...
Calvin Harris Announces First-Ever Virtual Concert
Chart-topping DJ and dance music producer Calvin Harris is set to debut his first-ever virtual concert via TikTok LIVE. According to a press release, fans of Harris can catch him DJing as a virtual avatar during the “immersive” gig, which will feature audio-reactive visuals in a nature-inspired virtual world. They’ll also be able to tune into the “Calvin Harris Experience” in VR via PICO. The groundbreaking concert, which can also be streamed on Wave, is Harris’ first foray into the intersection of music and the metaverse. “It’s an honor to host Calvin Harris’’ first-ever virtual concert, which will push the boundaries of what is possible for artists going LIVE on TikTok and PICO,” said Paul Hourican, Global Head of Music...
Not Even Teeming Rain Could Dampen the Sounds of Techno and House at San Diego’s Proper NYE Festival
As cloudy skies hovered over the usually sunny city of San Diego, not even the threat of rain could dampen the spirits of revelers eager to ring in the new year. All across downtown, partygoers could be seen gallivanting as they closed out 2022. However, out of the many celebrations scattered across the SoCal metropolis, only one had an elite lineup of techno and house music artists: Proper NYE. Produced by FNGRS CRSSD, the inaugural two-day celebration took over Petco Park, the stadium of MLB’s San Diego Padres, which has become a second home to the thriving event promoter. What’s normally a haven for baseball fans transformed into a three-staged music festival, welcoming thousands of electronic dance music aficionados. Situated in an obscure corner of the ballpark was the Ter...
Attendees of This Floating Music Festival Won’t Know Its “Surprise Lineup” Until They Board Cruise Ship
Have you ever gone to a music festival without knowing its lineup? That’s the case for holders of tickets to the 2023 FriendShip event, a floating festival featuring a “surprise lineup” that won’t be revealed prior to its start. In fact, attendees won’t discover the lineup or performance schedule until they board the Norwegian Pearl and enter their cabins, according to FriendShip organizer Gary Richards. The festival’s founder, who also DJs and produces electronic music as Destructo, took to social media to reveal the news after hosting a poll. “The results are in and the majority of you are on board with my dream of finally having a surprise lineup for ship! For those of you who are on the other side of the poll I promise 100% the surprise will be...
Kaskade, Excision, Rusko, More Revealed for Beyond Wonderland 2023: See the Full Lineup
Insomniac is wasting no time in 2023 after revealing a huge lineup for the 12th edition of Beyond Wonderland. The Alice In Wonderland-themed EDM spectacular is returning to the NOS Events Center March 24-25. Tickets will go on sale this Friday, January 6th at 12pm and you can purchase them here. After last year’s wondrous festival, North America’s preeminent electronic music festival promoter has once again set the tone for a massive festival in Southern California. The 2023 Beyond Wonderland lineup features Kaskade, Tiësto, Excision, Rusko, TroyBoi, Flosstradamus, WHIPPED CREAM, Dillon Francis, Cosmic Gate, Borgore and many more. Fans can also look forward to raving at the five psychedelic stages of Beyond Wonderland: the Queen’s Domain, Mad Hatter’s Cast...
Ultra Emerges As World’s Most International Music Festival Brand
The team behind Ultra Music Festival have secured their spot as the most international music festival brand. After expanding to Peru and Abu Dhabi, Ultra Worldwide further cemented itself as a festival powerhouse with festivals on all six inhabited continents. The inaugural Ultra Abu Dhabi was postponed in 2020 due to COVID-19 concerns, but it’s now been confirmed to take place March 4-5, 2023. Ultra’s booming beats and coruscating laser beams will debut at the largest open-air venue in the Middle East, Etihad Park. Ultra South Africa. Ultra Worldwide After the Abu Dhabi fest wraps up, the Ultra tour will make its way to South Africa for its eighth edition, hosting back-to-back events in Cape Town and Johannesburg on Friday, March 10th and Saturday, March 11th. Africa̵...
