Music festivals
Excision Drops Two-Hour Lost Lands 2021 Mix, Announces Compilation Album
The day Excision fans have been waiting for since September is finally here. It’s March, which means we are at the official halfway point between last year’s and this year’s Lost Lands festival. To help future attendees get over the hump, Excision has dropped the next entry in his annual Lost Lands mix series. Clocking in at two hours, the enormous mix features 111 tracks from the likes of Kai Wachi, Dion Timmer, Blanke, Kompany, Wooli, Seven Lions, ILLENIUM, Riot Ten and many, many more. The gargantuan mix is not the only treat Excision is delivering to fans this month. Coming later this week is the official Lost Lands 2021 compilation album. The record will feature standout tracks from many of the artists who took the stage at last year’s prehistori...
Calvin Harris, Kygo to Headline Life Is Beautiful 2022: See the Full Lineup
As if Las Vegas couldn’t already coax you into its wallet-emptying web of entertainment, Life Is Beautiful is locked in for 2022. The organizers of the music festival, which takes place in the heart of downtown Vegas, have now announced a huge lineup ahead of its 2022 edition. They’ve always done a wonderful job of curating talent from the world of electronic music, but they’ve outdone themselves this year. Barnstorming dance music superstars Calvin Harris and Kygo will headline Life Is Beautiful 2022, joining Arctic Monkeys, Lorde, Gorillaz, Jack Harlow, Migos, Cage The Elephant and Beach House. The undercard is also something to marvel at, featuring Alison Wonderland, Dabin, Gryffin, SG Lewis, Said The Sky and R3hab, among many others. Check out the full lineup in ...
4 Artists You Need to See at Brownies & Lemonade’s Spring Break Takeover In Mexico
The rise of Brownies & Lemonade never seems to stop. The celebrated dance music brand, who was named EDM.com‘s best Event Organizer of 2020, has now teamed up with Pollen to present its first-ever Spring Break event in Puerto Vallarta. Scheduled for March 21-25, the destination fest is a sun-kissed, oceanside utopia with all kinds of can’t-miss events and activations. And—most importantly—huge performances from some of the biggest names in electronic dance music. Here are four must-see artists at Brownies & Lemonade’s debut Spring Break experience. Wax Motif Australian DJ and house music maven Wax Motif just unveiled his debut album, House Of Wax, via his own Divided Souls imprint. One of the genre’s genuine polymaths, Motif masterfully showcased his ver...
Headhunterz, Sub Zero Project, Ran-D Announced In Momentous 2022 Defqon.1 Lineup
Hardstyle music festival Defqon.1 has announced a jumpstyle-worthy lineup for its return in 2022. Scheduled for June 23-26, the 2022 edition of the Netherlands-based festival boasts its most impressive lineup to date, with Gunz for Hire, Ran-D, and over 300 more. Headhunterz and Sub Zero Project take over the RED stage and the BLUE stage will represent some of the most raw hardstyle names, like Act of Rage, B-Front, and Radical Redemption. Iconic hard dance duo D-Block & S-te-Fan are set to close out the weekend during The Closing Ceremony with their “Ghost Stories” live act. Hardstyle music brand and Defqon.1 festival organizer Q-dance released a 30-minute aftermovie to recap previous years and hype the upcoming 2022 edition. The broadcast’s hosts...
Inside Skyline Festival’s Techno Takeover of Downtown Los Angeles
The sounds of the underground were unleashed on downtown Los Angeles in February, when Skyline Festival returned for two days dedicated to house and techno’s finest. Taking place February 26-27, the fest saw heavy-hitters like Claptone, Maya Jane Coles, Anfisa Letyago and Sonny Fodera take to its pair of massive outdoor stages. They held down the fort beneathtowering light panels and cutting-edge strobe setups until headliners Green Velvet and Chris Lake appeared. Carl Cox headlined both nights on the South Stage. Skyline Festival also saw two tech house legends, Marco Carola and Loco Dice, team up for a rare b2b set, while Sunday openers HoneyLuv and Ms. Mada made a killing of their dancefloors in the daylight. HoneyLuv, a Los Angeles local, kicked off the eve...
Skrillex, Flying Lotus, More Announced for 2022 Movement Festival: See the Massive Lineup
Detroit’s legendary Movement festival is back—and undoubtedly bigger than ever. Pandemic hangover be damned, the organizers of the long-running techno and house music festival have revealed a staggering lineup to celebrate its long-awaited return to downtown’s Hart Plaza. Skrillex, Flying Lotus, Duck Sauce, Chris Lake, Nina Kraviz, The Martinez Brothers, and over 110 more have been tapped for performances at this year’s fest. One of the lineup’s undeniable highlights is a collaborative set between LCD Soundsystem’s James Murphy and pioneering Detroit techno producer Carl Craig. To that end, Movement’s 2022 bill features an array of iconic hometown artists, like DJ Stingray, Stacey Pullen, DJ Minx and Kevin Saunderson, with the latter performing under his...
Art of the Wild Festival to Turn Wynn Las Vegas Into a Tropical Wonderland With RÜFÜS DU SOL, Gorgon City, More
Wynn Nightlife and Framework are continuing to build Art of the Wild festival into the premier house and techno festival in Las Vegas. Considering its debut in 2018, Art of the Wild is a relative newcomer to Sin City’s festival scene, though it continues to build strong momentum. Hosted by Wynn’s XS Nightclub and Encore Beach Club, the fest has earned a reputation for assembling top-notch talent and a particularly vibrant atmosphere. In that regard, this year is no different. Art of the Wild organizers have now announced a stellar lineup featuring Diplo, RÜFÜS DU SOL, Claptone, Gorgon City, Maceo Plex and more. A number of prolific electronic brands will also curate stages and bring a unique sonic palette to the table, including Animale, CircoLoco, Elrow, Higher Ground and Real...
Umbrella Weekend Is Coming to SoCal for a Vibrant and Inclusive Festival Experience
From connecting back in 2015 as a troupe of festival-loving friends based out of San Diego, to now organizing one of the most exciting festivals in California, the Afternoon Umbrella Friends have come a long way. Coming to Yucaipa March 24-28, the Afternoon Umbrella Friends are making their anticipated return with Umbrella Weekend, a weekend-long affair that is bound to strengthen the local community’s bonds by fostering an inclusive environment. Marking their largest and most momentous production to date, Umbrella Weekend will host a massive lineup across two stages, filled with nonstop house and techno music as well as art installations, wellness activities, and so much more. Umbrella Weekend 2022 tickets are on sale now here. With a diverse lineup, Umbrella Weekend attendees will e...
Armin van Buuren, Afrojack, More to Perform at Tomorrowland’s 2022 Winter Edition
Over 100 DJs and 18,000 ravers are set to heat up the snowcapped mountains of southeastern France this month. Tomorrowland Winter is slated for March 19th to 26th. An offshoot of the iconic Belgian dance music festival, the weeklong event takes place at the Alpe d’Huez Grand Domaine Ski, an idyllic ski resort situated in the heart of the Central French Western Alps. In typical Tomorrowland fashion, organizers have once again recruited a stellar lineup of electronic music’s finest. Afrojack, Armin van Buuren, Steve Aoki, Lost Frequencies, Netsky, Anfisa Letyago, Vintage Culture, Martin Solveig and many more will perform at this year’s fest. During the day, attendees can ski and snowboard on the range’s top-rated slopes, as well as take in a va...
Insomniac Announces 2022 Day Trip Festival Dates
“WE BACK BABY, and better than ever!” The organizers of Day Trip Festival have triumphantly announced plans for the 2022 edition of the Southern California event, which is scheduled to take place June 25-26. While last year’s inaugural event ended up having to switch locations from a waterfront site in L.A. County to the NOS Event Center in San Bernardino, this year’s fest will occur at a locale better than originally intended—at the historic Queen Mary Waterfront in Long Beach. The 21+ festival will feature two stages showcasing techno and house music’s top tastemakers. Beginning March 3rd, ticket-holders from the inaugural 2021 Day Trip and the brand’s recent Skyline Festival in Downtown L.A. will receive first access to the exclusive 24-hour presale. Gen...
4 Must-See Artists At the 2022 Skyline Festival In Los Angeles
Oh, Los Angeles—where you can rave outside in February with no fear of the winter chill. Skyline is set to take over L.A. this weekend with nary a snowflake on the radar—and a massive lineup of techno and house music favorites, such as headliners Carl Cox, Chris Lake and Green Velvet. Hosted by Insomniac‘s storied Factory 93 brand and Day Trip, the open-air event will take place February 26-27 in downtown Los Angeles. Here are four of our must-see DJ sets at Skyline 2022. HoneyLuv While catching HoneyLuv’s set will require a prompt arrival to Skyline, rest assured, her infectious blend of bass and tech house will make you glad you made it to her dancefloor. She’s self-described as the “female Diplo,” and with tracks like the heart-pumping ...
GRiZ and Wiz Khalifa Are Performing at a Cannabis-Forward Music Festival
As music festivals return at full tilt after a brutal pandemic, there’s no better time to live the high life. Enter The Roll Up Festival, a three-day event combining cannabis culture, music and Earth Day celebrations. It’s essentially an adult playground with carnival attractions, rides, ball-pits, car shows, professional wrestling sideshows and—of course–lots of munchies. The Roll Up Festival is scheduled for April 15-17 at the Three County Fairgrounds in Northampton, Massachusetts. The fest will feature three stages, each of which have their own unique production to express its commitment to earth consciousness and environmental awareness. Recommended Articles Electro-funk superstar GRiZ, who was named as one of EDM.com‘s Best Music Producers of 2021, is primed for a mu...
