A universal feature of the human condition is balancing the temptation to sin with the deep-seated desire to be good. That struggle lies at the heart of “Original Sin,” the new collaboration between Ganja White Night and Boogie T.

Out now via Ganja White Night’s own SubCarbon Records imprint, the track will appear on their upcoming album Sprouted, due out February 28th.

“Original Sin” finds the Belgian dubstep duo renewing their creative partnership with Louisiana native Boogie T, adding another chapter to a catalog that already includes bangers like “Burnin,” “Clarity” and “Flava.” But this time, their genre-fusing production takes on an even deeper meaning, brought to life through another stunning animated music video.

Wrapped in a visceral blend of reggae, rock and bass, the new single is much more than just another dancefloor-ready heater from Ganja White Night and Boogie T—it’s an allegorical journey packed with stunning visuals and masterful sound design. With Sprouted on the horizon, “Original Sin” sets the stage for what promises to be one of Ganja White Night’s most compelling releases yet.

A soundtrack for the internal struggle

At its core, “Original Sin” is a commentary on the duality of human nature—our ability to sin, our desire for redemption and the forces that pull us in opposing directions. Musically, it’s a seamless fusion of Ganja White Night’s unmistakable bassline craftsmanship and Boogie T’s signature island-rock aesthetic.

The track begins with a breezy, sun-soaked groove, driven by Boogie T’s laid-back vocals and blues-inflected guitar work. The opening feels like an invitation to relax on a Caribbean shoreline, but the tone quickly shifts as the lyrics hint at an internal war: “Torn between a righteous path or a rockstar lifestyle.” The moment temptation takes hold, the track plunges into a turbulent sea of churning bass and distorted guitar riffs.

An animated battle for the soul

The animated video visually manifests this conflict with cinematic precision. It opens with a peaceful scene: Boogie T fishing on a wooden dock, accompanied by a pink, gummy bear-like creature resembling a youthful version of Ganja White Night’s recurring character, Mr. Wobble. But the tranquility is short-lived as a demonic version of Boogie T splits from his body and drags him underwater.

What follows is a frantic descent into darkness. Baby Wobble desperately tries to save his blonde-bearded friend, throwing him a lifeline as a monstrous figure looms beneath the surface. The animation captures the pitfalls of temptation—how easily one can be pulled under when vices take hold—and the battle intensifies as the song’s explosive drop fuels a clash between virtue and corruption.

A resolution through forgiveness

Thematically, the showdown of good versus evil and the frenzied strumming of a string instrument are reminiscent of Charlie Daniels’ 1979 hit “The Devil Went Down to Georgia.” But here, Boogie T’s battle isn’t against an external enemy.

His greatest adversary is himself. Just when it seems like darkness will prevail, Baby Wobble intervenes with newfound strength, fighting off the demon with bursts of bass-driven force.

When the opportunity to deliver a final blow to his “dark side” arises, Boogie T chooses another path. As the lyrics echo “Hope one day I’m forgiven,” he places a hand on his shadow self’s shoulder, accepting it rather than destroying it. It’s a powerful moment, one that suggests true peace comes not from eradicating our darker impulses, but from understanding and accepting them.

You can find “Original Sin” on streaming platforms here.

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Marshmello has teamed up with rising Latin hip-hop superstar Trueno for a new collaboration, “Fale Então.”

Blending Latin trap with funk carioca, the track hit streaming platforms today after its debut in the post-Super Bowl LIX short film, When football ends, fútbol begins. The film, released by Apple TV as part of the streamer’s 2025 MLS Season Pass campaign, features Argentine soccer legend Lionel Messi.

“Fale Então” will appear on a new Spanish-language album from Mello, his second following 2023’s Sugar Papi, according to a press release shared with EDM.com. The album is expected to be a star-studded affair after its predecessor featured collaborations with renowned Latin artists Young Miko, Nicky Jam, Farruko and Manuel Turizo.

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15 years ago, they taught us what it meant to be slizzard. Now, The Cataracs and DEV are back to prove lightning can strike twice.

The architects of your questionable college decisions have reunited for a new single, “Make Ya Body Whistle,” out today via EMPIRE. Due to today’s glut of daily new music, the track might not change the game a-lá previous collabs like “Bass Down Low,” but it’s an undeniable banger for anyone who misses the days when Kesha was spelling her name with a dollar sign and BlackBerry BBM was the height of social connectivity.

“Make Ya Body Whistle” arrives like a time capsule from the early 2010s club scene, when phrases like “on fleek” dominated pop culture and Ed Hardy t-shirts were somehow cool. For fans who spent that time pounding energy drinks and dancing to “Like a G6,” this reunion delivers a dopamine hit of musical nostalgia while proving The Cataracs and DEV still know how to craft an electro-pop anthem.

Those vintage, trunk-thumping 808s are back along with DEV’s unapologetic vocals, which retain their characteristic blend of detached cool and sultry invitation. Meanwhile, David Singer-Vine of The Cataracs drops his own lyrical callback to “Like a G6,” rapping, “Poppin’ bottles in the ice like a hurricane / Now I’m feelin’ so fly like an airplane.”

Listen to “Make Ya Body Whistle” below and find the new single on streaming platforms here.

Long before John Summit was topping charts and headlining festivals, he was an accountant with a dream—and Westend was one of the people pushing him to chase it. Years of collaborative DJ sets and shared studio time have forged a creative bond between the two producers, and a full-circle moment has now arrived with “Drum Death,” Westend’s new single released today on Summit’s Experts Only imprint.

Earlier this week, Summit reflected on his career, crediting Westend as one of the key figures who encouraged him to take music seriously. Their history spans from B2Bs played for a handful of people to a breakout Dirtybird collaboration in 2019, and more than a few shows together.

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“Drum Death” is another standout moment for Westend, who was named to the EDM.com Class of 2023 and continues to be a force in shaping the future of house music.

Featuring vocals from HOSANNA, the track’s kinetic groove, cyberpunkian textures, and crisp, percolating basslines make for a peak-time powerhouse. Its entrancing vocal chops and revving low-end create a hypnotic push-and-pull, making it the kind of record that grips a dancefloor.

Listen to “Drum Death” below and find the new single on streaming platforms here.

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The ghost of 90s rave culture possesses modern techno in Reinier Zonneveld‘s latest dancefloor weapon, “Tokyo.”

Out now via the producer’s own Filth On Acid label, “Tokyo” is a calculated shot of adrenaline that knows exactly what it wants to be. The track, co-produced by Dea Magna, marries techno’s thrilling pulse with happy hardcore’s sugar rush, creating something that feels both nostalgic and current.

Despite drawing from happy hardcore, a genre known for excess, Zonneveld and Magna maintain control of the chaos. Their production is crisp and intentional, ingeniously interpolating whistle samples in a nod to the golden age of warehouse raves.

Meanwhile, Magna’s vocals ride the line between playful and hypnotic, following dance music’s tried-and-true formula of invitation and release. “Come with me to Tokyo” works as both a literal call to adventure and a metaphor for escape—exactly what you want when you’re lost in a crowd at 3am.

You can listen to “Tokyo” below and find the new single on streaming platforms here.

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D.O.D. is back with “Wrap Yourself Around Me,” an emotive house track that manages to be both an embrace and an exit wound.

The new single is out now via Armin van Buuren’s Armada label and it features NORTH, a rising singer-songwriter who recently featured on tracks by Gorgon City and Wilkinson.

There’s a special kind of loneliness that comes after someone says “I love you” and “goodbye” in the same breath. NORTH’s lyricism crystallizes that moment atop propulsive house production from D.O.D., who is back with his first track of 2025 after sold-out tours across the UK, North America and Australia.

What really elevates “Wrap Yourself Around Me,” however, is its restraint. Rather than drowning in melodrama, D.O.D. lets the tension build naturally, especially in the track’s cinematic break. It’s dance music that doesn’t shy away from its emotional core, proving that club tracks can carry real weight without sacrificing their ability to move a crowd.

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The electronic music community is constantly evolving with new sounds inspired by the scene of yesteryear. EDM.com’s weekly Fresh Picks series discovers new music and unearths influential tracks that help define the underground dance scene.

You can find the below tracks on EDM.com’s Fresh Picks Playlist. Follow to stay up-to-date and submit tracks for consideration here.

EDM.com Fresh Picks

NXSTY – Real Bad Man

DVNK – FREAKY

MXLAN & Too Martian – Freefall (feat. Kris Jana)

Tease & Reset – EVERYNIGHT

N3WPORT – Forever In Your Eyes

Killen. – ONANON

clear eyes – something i can’t see

Yoe Mase – are you finally at peace?

Hayden Calnin – Majuy

Oklou – family and friends

bh – we need more time

The organizers of WorldPride Music Festival, the world’s largest LGBTQ+ music festival, has unveiled its highly anticipated lineup for its milestone 50th anniversary.

Headlining the festival in 2025 are Jennifer Lopez and Troye Sivan, with Zedd set to deliver a special closing set. They lead a lineup packed with a genre-spanning mix of pop, electronic and more.

In addition to Zedd, EDM fans can look forward to performances from Galantis, HAYLA, Purple Disco Machine, Aluna, SOFI TUKKER, LP Giobbi and Dombresky’s Disco Dom, alongside house and techno stars Spencer Brown, Anabel Englund and Patrick Mason across three stages.

Pop royalty rounds out the bill, with Kim Petras, Paris Hilton, Tinashe, Rita Ora, Grimes and Marina set to perform. RuPaul, an icon of drag and LGBTQ+ culture, will be taking the decks for a special DJ set, bringing his signature charisma and energy to the dancefloor in a rare live performance.

“WorldPride Music Festival is more than just a concert—it’ss a movement,” said Jake Resnicow, the festival’s Executive Producer. “From house to techno to dance-pop, this lineup represents the heartbeat of our community and the energy of Pride.”

Jake Resnicow, one of OUT100‘s Most Influential LGBTQ People of the Year, is producing the festival in partnership with Capital Pride and Club Glow, a subsidiary of Insomniac Events. It will take place during WorldPride, a three-week, multi-venue event in DC.

WorldPride Music Festival is scheduled to take over the RFK Festival Grounds from June 6-7. Proceeds from the event will benefit the nonprofit Capital Pride Alliance and other local LGBTQ+ community organizations.

You can find out more and sign up for the event’s pre-sale here.

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For bass music fans looking for a refreshing song to add to their birthday playlists, Jessica Audiffred has released a fitting new track—no surprise here—titled “Birthday.”

Out now via her own A Records imprint, the new single is Audiffred’s second of 2025 and fifth from her upcoming debut album, Rave New World, which is set to drop later in the year. 

Stepping away from the more heavy-hitting edges of festival dubstep, Audiffred infuses “Birthday” with a more personal touch, crafting a track that resonates, particularly with female listeners.

“I truly appreciate being a bass music producer and turn my dubstep songs into relatable experiences for girls, this is not your average harsh festival dubstep song, this is my experience, a girl to girl conversation that you can rave to,” the EDM.com Class of 2025 star said on X.

The song carries a flirtatious energy throughout, building anticipation with Lexy Panterra‘s repeated question, “Where you at?” before leading into a contagious drop. The drop reinforces themes of celebration, delivering a vibrant, feel-good party anthem with lyrics that effortlessly invite listeners to sing along.

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For many producers, landing a release with Defected Records is a dream. But with countless demos submitted daily, it’s difficult to figure out what to do to make your submission stand out.

In a recent Defected newsletter shared with EDM.com, the label’s Director of Music, Andy Daniell, shared his insights into the A&R process and answered key questions about what makes a track stand out, how demos are evaluated, why artists often misjudge their own best work and more.

Read on to discover Daniell’s tips on how artists can stand out to imprints like Defected, which in 2022 was named by EDM.com as the year’s best record label.

A&R decisions happen fast

With the sheer volume of music coming in, A&R professionals simply don’t have time to listen to every track in full. Much like crate-digging for vinyl, Daniell says he needle-drops through tracks, skipping intros and jumping straight to the energy. If an arrangement doesn’t grab attention immediately, it’s passed over.

“You’ll feel the production quality, the feel, tone, direction of the audio very quickly, and if it’s removed from what we do as a label, you move on,” he explained. “Likewise if it’s feeling relevant and exciting we listen in more depth. It’s the same as record shopping, you know from the preview clip if you’re curious to hear more.”

Producers often misjudge their own best work

Many artists assume they know which track will get them signed, but according to Daniell, that’s rarely the case. This is why it’s crucial to send a well-rounded selection rather than banking on one track. Sometimes, the one you least expect is the one that stands out.

“There are loads of elements that make a Defected track to me,” he said. “Great original songs, standout club tracks, exciting hooks, funk, soul, are all elements I resonate with, but every single track is different. Quite often it’s the track artists least expect that I end up resonating with over the one they think is Defected.”

How to make your demo stand out

Presentation matters just as much as the music itself. Daniell stresses the importance of keeping demo submissions concise and professional: a short introduction, a functional streaming link, links to social pages and a well-curated selection of tracks. These “best practices” are crucial, he said.

“I would keep information relatively concise, maybe a paragraph about who you are, what you’re sending and why,” he explained. “When sharing the audio, I personally prefer a streamable link with a download option. PLEASE CHECK YOUR LINK WORKS. You would be amazed how many dead/private links I get.”

“I would also recommend keeping your music focused when sharing. I’d say a maximum of four tracks that you feel best represents your artistry. If an A&R is curious they will absolutely be asking for more music. Also share a link to your relevant social pages, again if the music makes us curious we’ll be wanting to dig deeper to understand more about you and this makes that super easy. Even if the music isn’t right I’ll often follow artists I’m curious about to ensure I keep an eye on what they are doing moving forward.”

Sample clearance isn’t always a dealbreaker

While many labels reject tracks containing uncleared samples outright, Defected takes a more flexible approach.

“I’m always a believer in the creativity leading the business, not the other way around,” Daniell said. “After 20 years or so of figuring out clearances I’ve got a reasonably good sense of what is achievable, where we might run into issues, impact on the business side of the record so can hopefully have a highly informed conversation with the artist about the best steps forward. If the record is good I’ll want to figure out the sample.”

Getting signed is just the beginning

Even if a demo isn’t signed immediately, it doesn’t mean the door is closed. Daniell frequently keeps tabs on promising artists, following their progress.

For producers looking to get noticed, the takeaway is clear: be professional, stay consistent and submit polished, original music. The track that lands you a deal might not be the one you expect—but if it brings something fresh, it won’t go unnoticed.

At the end of the day, putting in the effort is just as important as raw talent. Taking the time to refine your production, craft a strong submission and understand what makes a track stand out can make all the difference. Storied record labels like Defected aren’t just looking for a single good record, but seeking out artists with vision, longevity and dedication. A signing is just the beginning—the real challenge is proving you have what it takes to stay.

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