EVENTS
Fuji Rock Asks Attendees to “Refrain From Speaking” With Other Festival-Goers
Along with typical music festival essentials like a backpack or water bottle, those interested in attending Japan’s Fuji Rock Festival may need to purchase a muzzle. As if organizers used the screenplay for A Quiet Place as a blueprint, one of the event’s official COVID-19 measures asks attendees to “refrain from raising your voice or speaking with other festival goers while inside the festival.” Another asks that they “do not cheer, shout or have unnecessary conversations” during performances. As first reported by IQ, the organizers of the Japanese music festival shared an exhaustive list of safety measures to prevent the spread of the virus. Direct contact with other attendees—regardless of whether or not they are vaccinated or adhering to th...
RÜFÜS DU SOL, Alison Wonderland, Madeon, More Featured on Austin City Limits 2021 Lineup
As the nation’s vaccination rate increases, music festivals all over the country have begun to plan for their return. The latest to do so is the multi-genre Austin City Limits festival. This morning organizers announced the complete lineup of artists who will be taking the stage at the event’s 20th-anniversary spectacular this October. As you can see, the lineup covers everything from hip-hop to country to pop—and of course EDM. Headliners for this year’s event include Billie Eilish, Miley Cyrus, Erykah Badu, Stevie Nicks, George Strait, DaBaby, and the lone electronic act, RÜFÜS DU SOL. While the headlining cast is not exactly electronic-forward, the fest’s undercard features a solid selection of talent. This includes Alison Wonderland, Ma...
Tomorrowland Announces Lineup and Stage Headliners for Second Annual Virtual Festival
Amid a tumultuous year for Tomorrowland, the iconic dance music festival brand is set to move forward with the second edition of its virtual event, Tomorrowland Around The World. And after announcing the first wave of artists in early May, organizers have now shared a staggering full lineup. In typical Tomorrowland fashion, they’ve tapped a slew of major DJs, who will join previously announced headliners Adam Beyer, Armin van Buuren, Claptone, Nicky Romero, and Tale of Us. These include Tomorrowland favorites Alan Walker and Lost Frequencies, among many others. Tomorrowland The digitally rendered version of Tomorrowland’s fabled Mainstage will be graced by Walker, Afrojack, van Buuren, Claptone, Fedde Le Grand, KC Lights, Kölsch, Lost Frequencies, Nicky Romero, Robin ...
MitiS Announces Massive North American Album Tour
Last month MitiS returned to Ophelia Records with his sophomore album Lost. The LP has received praise from fans and critics alike, as it reflects the next chapter of his impressive career. No album is complete without a tour, however. MitiS is scheduled to hit the road on August 19th for his Lost album tour, with his first stop in Miami, Florida. He’ll then be making stops all over North America including dates in Vancouver, New York, Michigan, Portland, Seattle, and more. In conjunction with the tour announcement, the Pennsylvania native will be planting 10,000 trees in partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation. Though no support has been announced yet, MitiS hinted at some artists he’d like to have on tour in an interview with EDM.com earlier this year. ...
Burning Man Releases Tickets for Second Virtual Burn
While Burners won’t be able to congregate at Black Rock City this August after the postponement of Burning Man to 2022, they can come together in spirit for the second annual Virtual Burn. In the midst of the pandemic, The Burning Man Project created a digital recreation of the playa in full 3D. Users were able to create avatars and explore the psychedelic simulated landscape while engaging with fellow Burners. The 2021 edition will provide all that and more. Black Rock City Virtual Reality, also known as BRCvr, will host thousands of participants over 200 camps, a bevy of virtual art installations, and over 1,000 events. Users will be able to create their own camps with Build-A-Burn, a network of browser-based virtual worlds that feature spatial video chat. Those a...
GRiZ is Hosting an Immersive Three-Day Music Experience in Denver Over Halloween Weekend
GRiZ is back with a chip on his shoulder after a brutal year for the live music scene. Less than a month after announcing his brand new galaxy-themed Virginia music fest Space Camp, the beloved electronic producer and saxophonist has announced a new curated event called Another World. The three-day event, which GRiZ dubbed an “interdimensional, immersive experience” in a tweet, will go down in Denver over Halloween weekend from October 29th to 31st at Broomfield’s 1STBANK Center. Friday will feature “House Party Vibes,” Saturday will offer a throwback experience with music from 2010 to 2017, and Sunday is pegged for a special “Full Flex Set.” Supporting artists have not yet been announced. Pre-sale tickets for Another World are on sa...
EPROM and G Jones are Going B2B at Upcoming Lighting in a Bottle Stream: See the Full Lineup
As long as EPROM and G Jones keep collaborating, the electronic music community is in good hands. The esteemed producers, who are widely considered to be among the most gifted sound designers in electronic music, are once again set to join forces for a collaborative DJ set after throwing down at Lollapalooza’s 2020 virtual edition. This time around the longtime collaborators will be appearing at Do LaB‘s “DGTL LIB 2″—the second digital installment of Lighting in a Bottle—over Memorial Day Weekend, May 29th to 30th. The 24-hour streaming spectacular will also feature performances by Moby, SOFI TUKKER, Aluna, Purple Disco Machine, and TSHA, among other major dance music artists. They will perform in digitally-rendered fan-favorite LIB stages, ...
Skrillex to Headline Suwannee Hulaween 2021: See the Full Lineup
Suwannee Hulaween has landed a big fish for its grand return to the music festival circuit. Skrillex has been tapped as one of the headliners of the Live Oak, Florida Halloween fest, joining a bill that also features The String Cheese Incident, My Morning Jacket, Leon Bridges, Joe Russo’s Almost Dead, Khruangbin, and Zeds Dead, who will host a Deadbeats takeover. The full lineup is a smorgasbord of jam bands and A1 electronic talent. Set to appear from the dance music sphere are Bonobo (DJ Set), Chris Lake, Claude VonStroke, Lane 8, LSDREAM, LP Giobbi, and Mersiv, among others. Manic Focus will also appear with a live band for a can’t-miss performance. You can check out the flyer and full lineup below. Suwannee Hulaween Suwannee Hulaween is scheduled for October ...
Beyond Wonderland at The Gorge Unveils Stellar 2021 Lineup With REZZ, Alison Wonderland, More
Last year Insomniac Events announced that they would be expanding their Beyond Wonderland festival and hosting the brand’s inaugural event at The Gorge Amphitheatre. Like many other festivals, however, the promoter was forced to postpone the event due to the impact of the pandemic. Now that bright roads are seemingly ahead, Insomniac has officially announced the lineup for Beyond Wonderland at the Gorge 2021. Insomniac has pulled out all the stops for their new event, a three-day festival set against the backdrop of the idyllic Gorge. Some of the biggest names in electronic music will be returning to iconic venue, such as REZZ, SVDDEN DEATH, Alison Wonderland, The Chainsmokers, and Tiësto, among other electronic music superstars. Attendees can also look forward t...
Eric Prydz Announces Four Brooklyn Warehouse Shows With “Brand New Production”
After a devastating year for New York’s live music scene, Eric Prydz is returning to the City That Never Sleeps for four industrial warehouse shows. Split between two weekends, Prydz’s upcoming NYC takeover is scheduled for November and December 2021, respectively. The first weekend (11/26 and 11/27) will see the iconic “Call on Me” producer play two extended solo sets for a classic showcase of his progressive house sound. The second slate (12/3 and 12/4) will see Prydz perform under his techno alias Cirez D alongside Drumcode founder Adam Beyer. According to a press release issued to announce the shows, they “will feature a brand new production set-up.” Flyers for Eric Prydz’s upcoming Brooklyn warehouse shows. Prydz’s NYC con...
