Month: December 2024

It’s hard to believe we’ve breezed through a whole decade since 2015—an era that sparked an uproarious debate over the color of a viral dress, reignited the box office force with Star Wars: The Force Awakens and turned Drake’s “Hotline Bling” into an inescapable meme. But through it all, one thing remains constant: the power of […]

“I didn’t like having to be Avicii, and then having to be Tim.” That heartbreaking line from Avicii captures the gnawing duality of the legendary DJ, who posthumously narrates his own tragic journey in the upcoming Netflix documentary Avicii – I’m Tim. Due out December 31st on Netflix, the film is set to release in […]

The EDM community has proven, time and time again, that truth doesn’t just rival fiction—it remixes it into something much wilder. Redefining weird in the best possible way, we danced our way through a year of improbable moments that seemed too outlandish to be true—but somehow were. Though at times tough to believe, they remind […]

Streams of drum & bass music have increased by a whopping 94% since 2021, according to a report from Spotify. It’s no secret that drum & bass has been soaring in popularity, particularly stateside. Tracks like Chase & Status’ “BACKBONE,” which was named one of EDM.com’s best songs of the year, dominated festival sets throughout […]

Editor’s Note: EDM.com proudly publishes four installments of annual year-end coverage: Industry Leaders, Performances & DJ Sets, Music Producers and Songs. 2024 was a year that saw the global artist community push the boundaries of electronic music like never before, flooding the scene with more releases than anyone could keep up with. It would be […]

Editor’s Note: EDM.com proudly publishes four installments of annual year-end coverage: Industry Leaders, Performances & DJ Sets, Music Producers and Songs. DJing and music production are different. But the difference between the two is like a wallflower—it hides in plain sight, and it’s vastly misunderstood. Publishing a “Top DJ” list would undermine the originality, creativity […]

Editor’s Note: EDM.com proudly publishes four installments of annual year-end coverage: Industry Leaders, Performances & DJ Sets, Music Producers and Songs. Each year, EDM.com highlights the most daring and innovative sets, amplifying the artists whose boundary-breaking work is reshaping electronic music on a global scale.  From intimate underground showcases to massive festival spectacles, these performances are celebrated […]

Editor’s Note: EDM.com proudly publishes four installments of annual year-end coverage: Industry Leaders, Performances & DJ Sets, Music Producers and Songs. More often than not, year-end coverage published by the music industry’s vast pool of media outlets is limited to its artists and performers. To honor the extraordinary work of the industry’s unsung people and […]

The Electronic Dance Music Awards (EDMAs) are returning to Miami with a twist, joining forces with the resurgent International Dance Music Awards (IDMAs) to host an “elite experience for music industry professionals and fans” in 2025. Touted as the longest-running awards ceremony dedicated to the electronic music industry, the IDMAs have long been a focal point […]

Creating life while creating music, Juliet Fox is proving that motherhood isn’t a limitation for DJs—it’s an amplifier. The Australian techno producer and label boss is dismantling music industry myths about pregnant women, proving that maternal power and musical prowess aren’t just compatible, but combustible. From the radiant shores of Ibiza to the towering skylines of New York City […]