22 Jan, 2025 | Admin | No Comments
MusiCares Has Raised Over $3 Million for LA Wildfire Relief Efforts
MusiCares, the Recording Academy’s philanthropic arm, has raised over $3 million in wildfire relief funds for the Los Angeles music community, Variety reports. $2.2 million has reportedly been distributed to those affected thus far. However, Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. said the organization is “going to need a lot more” as the catastrophic fires […]
20 Jan, 2025 | Admin | No Comments
Storytelling From Above: David Carreno Shares What It Takes to Pilot Drones at EDM Shows
In the heart-pounding world of electronic dance music, there’s an unsung hero navigating the skies: the drone pilot. This high-stakes art form is not just about flying—it’s storytelling from above. They are tasked with the difficult job of not only blocking out the sensory overload below, but also enhancing it to transform each show into […]
16 Jan, 2025 | Admin | No Comments
Practice Makes Pointless: Suno AI CEO Claims Most People “Don't Enjoy” Making Music
Mikey Shulman, co-founder and CEO of the generative AI music platform Suno, is facing backlash after claiming in an interview that most people find the music creation process “not really enjoyable.” Shulman painted a rather bleak picture of music production speaking on the venture capital industry podcast The Twenty Minute VC (20VC), suggesting that learning an […]
16 Jan, 2025 | Admin | No Comments
Boiler Room Acquired by Superstruct Entertainment as DICE Refocuses Strategy
European live music powerhouse Superstruct Entertainment has reportedly acquired Boiler Room, the iconic electronic music livestream platform, from UK-based ticketing company DICE. The move signals a shift in DICE’s strategic priorities and a new chapter for Boiler Room under Superstruct’s expansive festival and live music umbrella. DICE originally acquired Boiler Room in 2021 after a $122 million funding […]
15 Jan, 2025 | Admin | No Comments
David Guetta Breaks Record for Most #1 Records on Billboard's Dance/Mix Show Airplay Chart
David Guetta has secured a record-breaking 17th #1 record on the Dance/Mix Show Airplay chart, eclipsing Calvin Harris for the most since its inception, Billboard reports. He achieved the title after “Forever Young,” his October 2024 track with Ava Max, topped the chart last week. The song, additionally created in collaboration with Alphaville, is a rework of the German synthpop band’s […]
15 Jan, 2025 | Admin | No Comments
Apashe's Symphony: How New Philharmonic Orchestra Shows Bring His True Vision to Life
Apashe is putting the finishing touches on his latest masterpiece. On the “Antagonist 2.0 Tour,” he will be flanked by a philharmonic orchestra for two ambitious concerts. The performances make a bold statement but, more importantly, bring fans closer than ever to his vision. Apashe’s unique electronic blend introduces under-appreciated classical music to new listeners. […]
12 Jan, 2025 | Admin | No Comments
Electronic Music Community and Artists Step Up to Aid Victims of Catastrophic LA Wildfires
Editor’s Note: If your music organization is leading a wildfire relief initiative or knows of others making a difference, we’d love to include your efforts in this story. Please reach out with details to: editorial@edm.com. Underscoring its core values in a genre built on unity and shared experiences, the music community is rallying to support […]
Boiler Room has released its 2025 audience report, outlining five “New Rules of Youth Culture” in thematic categories. The report, which Boiler Room called their biggest audience study to date, aims to “better understand the Boiler Room community as a subset of a wider global youth population.” Reaching into the heart of global club culture, […]
10 Jan, 2025 | Admin | No Comments
End Overdose and Fentanyl Frontline Partner to Offer Critical Harm Reduction Tools In LA County
When two leading forces in harm reduction unite, the impact of their work has the power to create waves of change that ripple far and wide. That’s certainly the case for End Overdose and Fentanyl Frontline, who have joined forces to offer crucial harm reduction resources to festival-goers in LA County. The End Overdose booth will offer […]
4 Jan, 2025 | Admin | No Comments
5 Unforgettable Moments From Anyma's Historic Vegas Sphere Residency
In a city renowned for its obsession with outdoing itself, it’s only fitting that the first electronic act to headline the futuristic Vegas Sphere would debut in truly jaw-dropping fashion. Over the 2024 holiday season, Anyma delivered against even the loftiest of expectations, unveiling “Afterlife Presents Anyma ‘The End of Genesys’” in a breathtaking fusion […]