EVENTS
Watch Above & Beyond Perform Atop Colombia’s Revered 650-Foot Monolith, El Peñón
Above & Beyond took to one of Colombia’s tallest peaks to lift our spirits during a breathtaking livestream performance. The location was atop the magnificent El Peñón de Guatapé, a natural landmark located in Piedra del Peño. The towering, 650-foot granite monolith sticks out like a sore thumb amid lush greenery and surrounding waters, but historically it has been revered for its perceived sacred qualities. Teaming up with Cercle, the iconic trance music outfit rose to the occasion at the summit with a dedicated crowd of fans. It’s even more impressive considering the fact that El Peñón can only be summited by way of the 650 stairs embedded in the side of the landmark. Those who missed the live show can still relive the magic via the recorded Facebook ...
David Guetta’s NYE Performance at the Louvre Abu Dhabi to Feature Dazzling Projections of Historic Art
A year after showering the Musée du Louvre in lights during his “United at Home” NYE 2020 performance in Paris, David Guetta is set to repeat the magic at the Louvre in Abu Dhabi. The chart-topping French DJ has actually called the UAE his second home since 2015 after purchasing property on the Dubai Marina. Guetta has become a mainstay of the region since then and says his upcoming NYE performance is about “showing gratitude.” Guetta elaborates that the goal of his shows has always been to bring communities together, and he sees the UAE specifically as a diverse cultural hub that the world could potentially learn from. “The best example we can find is in Abu Dhabi or even in Dubai where you have 200 different nationalities living in harmony,” ...
Dubfire and Nick Warren Share Exclusive Mixes Ahead of NYE Celebration at Minimal Effort NYE: Listen
The who’s who of techno and house are prepping for their final moments of 2021 with performances at Minimal Effort NYE. Brought together by Underrated Presents, EDM.com is pleased to exclusively share some what some of the festival’s marquee talents have in store for making the transition to 2022 a memorable one. Dubfire, Nick Warren, DJ Boring, and Layton Giordani are set to take the Belasco Theater by storm, among other artists, and the festivities kick off at 9PM on the 31st and are likely to extend well into the morning. Two of the festival’s marquee talents, Dubfire and Warren, have now shared exclusive mixes with EDM.com previewing what may be on the horizon. Dubfire’s mix greets listeners with arpeggiated melodic pleasantries before hitting us with ...
In His Own Words: Franky Wah Recaps “Mind-Blowing” Debut North American Tour
With official remixes out this year for the likes of Gorgon City (“Oxygen”) and Shouse (“Love Tonight”), along with high-profile projects with Carl Cox, Lee Foss, Pete Tong and LOWES, it’s clear that British beatsmith Franky Wah is having a major moment. Only emphasizing the now-global success of the Anjunadeep-backed artist was his debut headlining tour in North America. It saw the genre-shapeshifter, whose latest EP pulled together progressive trance, garage and melodic house, touch down in seven cities across the U.S. and Mexico. This career-affirming move for Wah included performances at keystone venues like Sound Nightclub in Los Angeles, Elsewhere in Brooklyn, and Bar Standard in Denver, as well as an appearance at We Are FSTVL in Cancún....
Dirtybird CampInn 2022 Phase One Lineup Includes Claude VonStroke, Walker & Royce, More
The team at Dirtybird have announced the first phase of artists set to perform at the second iteration of their east coast event, Dirtybird CampInn. A spinoff of their west coast flagship fest, Dirtybird Campout, the CampInn will take over the Wyndham Orlando Resort February 25-27, 2022. Dirtybird Set to perform at the Floridian affair is Dirtybird co-founder Claude VonStroke, alongside a DJ set by Chromeo. Other notable acts revealed to take over the three stages across the hotel include label favorites Walker & Royce, drum & bass master Dillinja, and hip-hop producer DJ Premier. Additional artists scheduled to perform include Skream, Ivy Lab, Maya Jane Coles, Heather and Collete, East Everything, and bass music maven Eprom. Over 40 more artists will be announced to join the ...
ALWZ SNNY Throws Vibrant “Winter Meltdown” EDM Show
If there’s anyone to bring some much-needed heat to the frigid winter months, it’s ALWZ SNNY. The rising dance music producer recently put on a sold-out electronic dance music concert on December 3rd at The Original Cancun Cantina in Hanover, Maryland. ALWZ SNNY headlined and threw down an electrifying DJ set at the festival-style event, which was hosted by influencer Sydney Lint and featured appearances by DJ Deville, Gianni Glo, Ayne Vapel, Marquette King and TyeRiffic. ALWZ SNNY In tried-and-true SNNY fashion, the venue featured a number of experiential activations as performers pirouetted above ravers, who were blitzed by polychromatic lasers on the dancefloor. The DMV Shuffle Circle, a community of electronic music shufflers, could be seen cutting shapes throughout t...
ILLENIUM Announces Massive Two-Night Run at the Gorge In 2022
In the wake of the Grammy nomination for his remarkable Fallen Embers album, ILLENIUM is rising the ranks to command the biggest stages in dance music. This year, ILLENIUM has successfully fielded a series of performance firsts, from performing his “Trilogy” show for a packed out audience at Allegiant Stadium to leading his own debut destination festival in Cancún, Ember Shores. Fans also showed up in force for the “First Time” producer as he took on an impressive three-show run at the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheater in Denver. With that said, perhaps its no surprise that a pair of back-to-back shows at the Gorge is the next thing on the producer’s radar. Taking to Twitter, ILLENIUM announced the shows are slated for late May. While tickets won’t eve...
Martin Garrix, Tiësto, Nina Kraviz, More to Headline Ultra Europe 2022
Just weeks after announcing the lineup of its flagship music festival in Miami, Ultra is looking to dominate 2022 after sharing a massive first phase of artists for its European edition. The organizers of the iconic dance music festival brand have announced a slew of major DJs to perform at Ultra Europe, which is scheduled for July 8-10 at Park Mladeži in Split, Croatia. Headliners include Martin Garrix, Tiësto, Armin van Buuren, Adam Beyer, Alesso, Afrojack, Nina Kraviz, Oliver Heldens, Richie Hawtin, and more. Ultra Europe 2022 will also feature the brand’s underground RESISTANCE concept, which showcases house and techno music. Recommended Articles Along with virtually every music festival in the world, the 2020 iteration of Ultra Europe...
Cancún Music Week’s 2022 Summit Will Be Geared Toward Underground Electronic Industry
Ah, networking. The necessity we love to hate. Luckily, next year’s Cancún Music Week will offer an opportunity for electronic music industry professionals to trade in their Zoom coffee chats for cocktails on the beach. The program for the five-day event includes a bevy of keynote sessions, technology exhibitions and masterclasses, as well as 50 different parties between the hours of 1PM to 5AM. Organizers also announced this week that the rescheduled summit, slated for April 13-17 at Cancún’s Breathless Resort & Spa, will be built around the theme “Recover & Rebuild” with a specific emphasis on underground electronica. Fitting into this banner are workshop topics like eco-friendly event-planning and cryptocurrency, as well as morning wellnes...
Above & Beyond Announce Return of Group Therapy Weekender at the Gorge
Two years after Above & Beyond‘s last Group Therapy Weekender at the Gorge Amphitheatre, the legendary trance trio are set to bring their fan-favorite show back to the idyllic venue in 2022 with the help of Insomniac Events. Above & Beyond’s Group Therapy Weekender is set to take place on July 23rd and 24th, 2022. Though there has yet to be a lineup announcement, fans should expect to see many Group Therapy favorites when it drops. Additionally, the trio are likely to bring back many of the in-festival events and amenities, including group yoga. Those interested in attending the 2022 Group Therapy Weekender need not rush to purchase tickets. Pre-sale starts on January 19th, giving prospective attendees a little over a month to plan and save. If you&#...
Aviation-Themed Desert Air Festival Takes Off After a Successful Launch
As the occasional airplane engine rumbled in the nearby runway, revelers danced under the stars in a not-so-traditional dancefloor: a repurposed air museum. Guests attending the inaugural Desert Air Festival found themselves grooving to class acts from across the electronic dance scene surrounded by aircraft of a bygone era. Curated by Goldenvoice, the aviation-themed festival is the natural successor of Splash House‘s after-hours events held at the Palm Springs Air Museum. As one of the most unique festival settings found anywhere around, the event leaned into the aeronautic theme, immersing attendees in everything flight-related. Channel Tres performs at Desert Air. Quinn Tucker/Quasar Media/Desert Air Upon entering the event, a line of warplanes were proudly displayed, offeri...
North Coast Music Festival to Host Armin van Buuren, ILLENIUM, Porter Robinson, More In 2022
Playing on its core tenet of “Celebrate Our Differences,” Illinois’ North Coast Music Festival has announced a massive first wave lineup for its 2022 edition. It comes complete with representation of all the major EDM genres as well as a slew of local artists. Lineup highlights include a handful of stages curated by industry-leading labels, including FISHER‘s Catch & Release, Diplo‘s Higher Ground, and Seven Lions‘ Ophelia Records, as well as headlining performances by Armin van Buuren, ILLENIUM, Porter Robinson and Kaytranada. Alive Coverage The Midwest staple, now in its 12th edition, will return to SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview after a successful debut last year. The 2021 event drew 78,000 attendees across three days and saw the implementat...
