Claptone‘s “Masquerade” has become a coveted series at destination venues around the world. During Miami Music Week, the house music star brought his flagship event to the Hyde SLS hotel, performing for a sold-out crowd. With a mix of Miami’s excellent weather and Claptone’s curated lineup of artists, the event brought high energy and sun-kissed vibes for a memorable show. Marc Russo took to the decks first, kicking things off under the high noon sun. As fans reveled in the pool party, the stage saw the likes of LP Giobbi, followed by James Hype and Ferreck Dawn. By nightfall, dance music legend Fatboy Slim set the tone with a sultry dance party before Claptone’s enthralling closing set. Claptone will be bringing The Masquerade to Ibiza every ...
Electric Zoo is plugging into the matrix for their high-tech 2022 outing. Following the success of their supernatural-themed 2021 event, organizers are shifting gears to the world of technology for the 13th iteration in the festival’s saga, Electric Zoo 3.0. Now, prospective attendees have been treated to the reveal of who will be performing—and the lineup is massive. Boasting a strong lineup, Electric Zoo 3.0 will showcase superstars, niche tastemakers, and rising talent alike. Martin Garrix, Armin van Buuren, Seven Lions, Afrojack, Carl Cox, Porter Robinson, and more are set for headlining performances, joined by can’t-miss sets from Subtronics, SVDDEN DEATH, Moore Kismet, DJ Diesel (a.k.a Shaquille O’Neal), Tchami, Chris Lake, Wreckno and many more. “Electric Zoo...
This year, Porter Robinson is turning his flagship Second Sky Music Festival into a Halloween party. He announced the 2022 edition via a video featuring his lovable mascot, DJ Potaro, in an animated pumpkin patch swathed in the autumn sunset. After bursting from a pumpkin and revealing himself, Potaro gives way to the announcement that this year’s festival will be moving to Halloween weekend. Porter Robinson’s third Second Sky Music Festival is scheduled to take place on October 29th and 30th, 2022 in Oakland, California. Other than the dates of the event, no other details have currently been divulged about Second Sky 2022, including a lineup. However, fans are certainly safe to look forward to a performance—possibly multiple—from the illustrious Nurture artist. Check out ...
Following the success of its inaugural edition, Interstellar Music Festival is set to expand in a big way in 2022. This year, Interstellar will be doubling its festival grounds, performances and production while offering onsite camping for the first time. Taking place from August 12-14, their sophomore event will be hosted at a new home: the Kentucky Speedway in Sparta. Interstellar organizers have now announced their 2022 headliners: Ophelia Records boss Seven Lions, iconic duo Zeds Dead and renowned dubstep duo Ganja White Night. The undercard is also something to marvel at, with Getter, DROELOE, Mija, Opuio and more. In addition, Interstellar has teamed up with several labels and collectives that will host stages. Zeds Dead’s very own Deadbeats, Mersiv‘s...
In the quest to become the nation’s crypto capital, the city of Miami has pulled ahead—and E11EVEN is one of the keys. The $40 million Ultraclub has torn hell for leather into the DeFi movement, adopting cryptocurrency at a dizzying pace as Miami officials work to incorporate it into the city’s infrastructure. And during a time when Mayor Francis Suarez is hellbent on building “crypto’s version of Silicon Valley,” it seems E11EVEN is angling to be the vanguard of the city’s glitzy foray into the intersection of entertainment and blockchain tech. Since E11EVEN’s groundbreaking move to become the country’s first nightlife establishment to accept Bitcoin as a form of payment, they have since processed over $5 million of it at the venue, accordin...
Have you ever wanted to experience drum & bass in the jungle? Well, now’s your chance. From April 7th to 10th, 2022, a gaggle of major drum & bass artists will assemble for the LOCUS Festival in Tulum, Mexico. In a place where techno and house music reign supreme, this event will mark the first of its kind. LOCUS Festival 2022 is a dreamy, four-day drum & bass experience in paradise. It’s set to take over Tulum’s iconic Mia Beach Club from Thursday to Saturday, with the final night taking place at an undisclosed location. This Thursday, festivities kick off with Brazilian drum & bass legend DJ Marky, dBridge of Exit Records and Bad Company fame, Instra:mental, and Breakage, who will be joined by one of the U.K.’s rising stars, Harriet Jaxxon, as well a...
The first-ever GRiZ camping festival is in the works, and slated to take place on ground sacred to rock music greats. An expected 20,000 concert-goers are expected to converge on the Alpine Valley Music Theatre nightly for the two-day debut of Triple Rainbow. Based in East Troy, Wisconsin, the open-air amphitheater has been frequented for decades by legendary rockers the likes of Bruce Springsteen, Jimmy Buffett, Aerosmith and The Grateful Dead, the latter of whom famously played the venue 20 times over the course of the 80s. The location has also been home to storied festivals such as Ozzfest and Monsters of Rock, and was famously the largest amphitheater in the U.S. until 1993. Given GRiZ’s known affinity for the outdoors, including open-air venues like Red Rocks, The Gorge an...
Summer Camp Music Festival lives up to its name. At its core, the annual event is a celebratory festival that revolves around music, culture and family. But Summer Camp offers so much more than music to its attendees, hosting insightful and immersive activities all weekend long—just like you’re back under the starry skies of summer camp. Following multiple postponements due to the onset of the global pandemic, the organizers were able to host a successful 20th edition last fall. Gathering 25,000 people to celebrate, the festival saw its highest attendance to date. Now, this Memorial Day Weekend, Summer Camp will be returning to Chillicothe, Illinois’ Three Sisters Park for its 21st edition. Here are five reasons why you should attend Summer Camp Mu...
Global dance music titan Tiësto will be making his Brooklyn Mirage debut in New York on July 14th and 15th. These two shows will be his biggest solo performances in the city in years, according to a press release shared with EDM.com. The Brooklyn Mirage is a spectacular outdoor space with a state-of-the-art sound system and three-dimensional video projection mapping technology. In 2021 alone, Tiësto amassed a staggering one billion Spotify streams and currently has over 70 million monthly listeners around the globe. His track “The Business” was also recently nominated for a Grammy and became certified Platinum in the U.S. with more than 1.3 billion streams to date. Tickets for the Brooklyn Mirage shows are currently on sale now and can be purchased here. Scroll to Con...
Marking their debut Puerto Vallarta show, as well as first Spring Break experience, celebrated electronic music event organizer Brownies & Lemonade just wrapped up their latest destination festival. And after a triumphant, sun-kissed week of dance music, hopefully it’s the first of many. Hosted March 21-25, B&L Spring Break offered four meticulously curated days and nights filled with day parties, branded club nights, and a slew of wellness activities. With headliner Alison Wonderland not being able to attend due to a private matter, her slot was filled by Dillon Francis, who lit up the indoor stage with a maniacal set along with B&L co-founder Fernet, Craze and Wax Motif. Day 1 also included a pool party and the kick off of the B&L Olympics. Day 2...