There’s a particular brand of courage in admitting you miss someone who has every right to ignore your message—the new collaboration from SABAI, Somna and RUNN captures this vulnerability with stunning precision.

Out now via SABAI’s own imprint, IKIGAI Music, “I Miss You” is a melodic bass track that explores the ache of reaching out to someone who once knew you completely, even when you know you might not deserve their response. This is bass music for the quiet hours when the party’s long over and you’re left alone with your thoughts and your phone, thumb hovering over that contact you promised yourself you wouldn’t call.

The track opens with gentle guitar plucks that feel like hesitant footsteps toward a door you’re nervous to knock on. When SABAI and Somna’s soaring drop hits, it’s like all those pent-up feelings finally breaking through the surface.

SABAI and Somna’s production creates a delicate soundscape where RUNN’s tender vocals can breathe and resonate. In an era of ghosting and digital disconnection, her vulnerable lyrics remind us of the humanity in admitting we need someone back in our lives. The way she sings “It isn’t fair after everything I put you through” carries just the right mix of regret and desperation.

“I Miss You” is signature SABAI, who is on the rise after his sold-out solo headline show at LA’s famed Hollywood Palladium, where he introduced a full live band experience. On the other hand, the track marks a departure for Somna, a longtime staple of the trance music community. He’s been releasing music for over 15 years and leading one of trance’s most prolific labels, AVA Recordings, as its co-owners.

Listen to “I Miss You” below and find the new single on streaming platforms here.

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The best house tracks transport you somewhere else, and Dom Dolla‘s latest, “Dreamin,” hands you a first-class ticket.

The Australian dance music superstar joined forces with chart-topping songstress Daya for the new collaboration, out now via Good Fortune Records. Their chemistry is a match made in heaven, delivering a hypnotic house record that explores the disorienting beauty of fleeting moments.

Dolla once again demonstrates his uncanny ability to craft memorable dancefloor weapons that resonate far beyond the stage. The strength of “Dreamin” lies in its ability to evoke that universal sensation of wondering whether our most perfect memories are real or merely a mirage, too good to be true.

Daya masterfully captures those moments of suspended reality with a gossamer vocal performance that dances between dreamlike detachment and intense intimacy. “All my friends, so sweet and innocent / The story never ends, all good but now I think I’m dreaming / Sunny days, it’s such a pretty place / I see your smiling face, woke up and now I think I’m dreaming.”

The release arrives a month prior to Dolla’s headline of New York City’s illustrious Madison Square Garden, scheduled for March 7-8, 2025. The momentous doubleheader is a big moment for the breakout DJ, whose global hit “girl$” was recently named by EDM.com as one of 2024’s best house tracks.

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InteliDey’s latest release, “I Don’t Think,” is a brooding dive into the darker edges of electronic music, fusing the high-energy urgency of future rave with the emotive pull of melodic techno.

InteliDey’s production is razor-sharp, layering eerie synths over a propulsive bassline. The UK-based, Indian-born producer, who is also an award-winning tech entrepreneur and TEDx speaker, crafted an arrangement that builds tension but never fully resolves, leaving listeners suspended in its electric haze.

The lyrics—minimal but evocative—carry an eerie detachment: “I don’t think you’re gonna set me free… Just the way I want it.” The contrast between the relentless rhythm and the emotional weight of the vocals creates a hypnotic push-pull effect, making the track as introspective as it is festival-ready. Take a listen below.

The new single, InteliDey says, is an example of a fresh, genre-blending sound he’s dubbed “Infinity Wave.” He was first inspired by David Guetta and MORTEN’s future rave concept, which ignited a new sub-genre back in 2021.

“As someone with ADHD, I thrive on music that keeps evolving, surprising, and capturing my focus with new elements,” he said. “This led me to ask: ‘Why not create a track that combines the best of these styles—a sonic experience that blends future rave’s energy, melodic techno’s depth, and progressive house’s emotional storytelling?’ That’s how the concept of ‘Infinity Wave’ was born. I can’t be the only ADHDer in the world who craves this mix, so I wanted to share this joy with others who share a similar taste.”

You can find “I Don’t Think (Infinity Wave)” on streaming platforms here.

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Falcons QB Michael Penix isn’t the only one heating up in Atlanta after the organizers of Breakaway announced a massive lineup for its first-ever festival in the city.

Breakaway is scheduled for May 16-17, 2025 at Atlanta’s Center Parc Credit Union Stadium Victory Plaza. It’s one of six new markets for the red-hot festival brand, which was named 2024’s best event organizer in EDM.com‘s list of the year’s top industry leaders.

“Breakaway is incredibly excited to add Atlanta to our 2025 tour,” said Jarrod Fucci, President of Breakaway. ‘We believe in taking our festivals to amazing markets where we know our consumers live, work, and play every day. There is a clear void in Atlanta for a show like ours, and we hope our powerhouse of a lineup reflects our belief and our excitement for Breakaway Atlanta.”

The first-ever Breakaway Atlanta will feature headlining DJ sets from a trio of electronic music superstars: Zedd, ILLENIUM and Chris Lake. Joining them on an impressive undercard are Space Laces, ALLEYCVT, Wooli, Blanke, Disco Lines, Dr. Fresch, it’s murph, Tinlicker and Myles O’Neal, among others.

Breakaway, known for blending high-profile headliners with promising local talent, have also invited Georgia locals Gazza, Gia Nobody and Not Available to the bill.

Tickets are on sale now, including two-day GA, VIP, Ultra VIP and Space Deck passes as well as Space Deck tables.

Breakaway is set to kick off the 2025 season from April 4-5 with its newest festival, Breakaway Dallas, followed by its second new market, Phoenix, from April 18-19.

The series then travels to Tampa (April 25-26), Atlanta (May 16-17), Columbus (May 30-31), Minneapolis/Saint Paul (June 6-7), Grand Rapids (August 15-16), Worcester for Breakaway Mass (September 5-6), Philadelphia (September 12-13), Charlotte (September 26-27) and Huntsville (October 3-4) before wrapping up with Breakaway NorCal (October 24-25).

You can find out more via Breakaway’s official website.

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Alan Walker is set to transform NYC’s iconic Central Park into an electronic dreamscape on May 31st, when the masked hitmaker will take over its bespoke SummerStage venue for a can’t-miss concert.

Known for its eclectic programming spanning rock, hip-hop and global music, SummerStage no stranger to EDM greatness, but Walker’s atmospheric sound feels particularly suited for its open-air spectacle. His live shows fuse eye-popping visuals with anthemic drops, immersing fans in a high-energy yet emotionally charged experience.

As the sun sets over Manhattan, Walker’s soaring melodies will entwine with the city skyline—a moment tailor-made for festival-goers and YouTube highlight reels alike. Fans attending his SummerStage headline can expect to hear crowd favorites like “Alone” and “On My Way” alongside new material designed to shake the park’s leafy canopy.

Walker, whose breakout track “Faded” amassed billions of streams and became a defining anthem of EDM’s mid-2010s stateside explosion, continues to evolve his sound. He’s one of the scene’s most prolific producers and remains among the 20 most-streamed electronic artists in Spotify’s history.

Tickets to the SummerStage show are on sale now.

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Apashe’s big gamble paid off.

He executed his vision immaculately January 24th at Seattle’s Wamu Theater, bringing a classical symphony center stage for electronic music fans. Approximately 7,000 concertgoers packed in for one of two philharmonic orchestra shows to see the innovative producer’s ambitious “Antagonist 2.0 Tour” production.

Apashe’s philharmonic orchestral show is a masterstroke. Already one of electronic music’s most innovative producers, he is now equipped with a live show that physically demonstrates his creativity. It’s a beautiful, visceral representation of his musical vision and a live experience unlike any other.

“It started as a dream,” Apashe told EDM.com prior to the show. “Now that it’s a reality, no one in my team or I expected this to be so complicated or so expensive. It’s very intense but I’m glad it’s working out really well.”

It worked better than well—it was brilliant. Roughly 20 hooded classical musicians brought a new level of authenticity to Apashe’s unique musical blend. Violinists, cellists and trombonists were among the druids flanking him on stage.

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Sound levels are often challenging when DJs incorporate live instruments into their sets. If not careful, the recorded music can overpower the other performers. But Apashe and the live orchestra were in perfect harmony.

That’s not to suggest that you couldn’t tell them apart. Apashe succeeded in bringing his symphonic records to life, the orchestral instruments adding depth and layers to the performance to create bold sounds. The show felt big.

“The goal is to bring live on stage something closer to the recordings of how the music is made,” Apashe said at the time. “You get all these musicians. You get the real sound and the mix destroyed with the electronics.”

The lighting and pyrotechnics were the strings that tied Apashe’s one-of-a-kind production together. His orchestral show was dark, but not ominous—more so atmospheric. The “Fracture” producer leaned on fire and synchronized lighting patterns—primarily whites, reds and blues—to evoke a medieval mood.

A quality supporting lineup also delighted the crowd. Habstrakt’s reputation precedes him, and his ability to get us moving was a wonderful warm-up for Apashe’s unique production. Rapper Wasiu, whose collaborations include Apashe’s “Majesty” and “Human” as well as Black Tiger Sex Machine’s “Die A God,” was a familiar face perfect to kick off the show.

Josh Teed deserves special recognition. The violinist and music producer is remarkably talented. Teed effortlessly transitioned between playing the violin and DJing to craft a mesmerizing set, and the future is bright for him.

Apashe’s only other philharmonic orchestral show takes place at Paris’ Zenith on February 8th. He will continue touring, however, with a brass orchestra in various American and European cities. You can find his “Antagonist 2.0 Tour” dates here.

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FVDED In The Park is again blowing away Canada’s West Coast music festival scene.

FVDED shocked the electronic music community in 2024, bouncing back from the previous year’s cancellation with a stellar lineup featuring Swedish House Mafia and Kx5. Live Nation and Blueprint doubled down this year, securing equally impressive headliners in Tiësto and Zedd, and bolstering the event with an even deeper lineup.

A dizzying roster of heavy-hitters is headed to Surrey’s Holland Park from July 4-5. The many standouts include Kaytranada, Disclosure, Black Tiger Sex Machine, Lane 8, Loud Luxury, RL Grime, Sammy Virji, Subtronics, Dabin, PEEKABOO, Zingara and EDM.com Class of 2024 artists Levity, Of the Trees.

In total, 60 dance music artists are scheduled for the two-day event. The musicians will be split across four distinct stages at Holland Park.

FVDED, Western Canada’s largest in-city music festival, reportedly sold out its 48,000 tickets last year. The 2024 and 2025 FVDED lineups are a welcome sign for Western Canada’s music scene, which often lacks an abundance of world-class festival lineups relative to the East Coast.

The FVDED pre-sale begins February 10th at 11am PT (2pm ET). The general onsale starts February 12th at the same time. Click here to sign up for the pre-sale.

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The birthplace of techno will play home to one of the year’s best electronic music lineups after Paxahau, the organizers of Detroit’s Movement Festival, revealed who will take the stage in 2025.

The world’s finest techno artists and their fans will descend upon Detroit’s Hart Plaza for three days of non-stop music over Memorial Day Weekend. Since 2000, the storied festival has taken over the beautiful waterfront venue on the city’s waterfront with multiple stages celebrating all things techno as well as house, hip-hop, drum & bass and more.

Now, two months after Paxahau unveiled the first wave of artists, they’ve shared the complete Movement 2025 lineup. Charlotte de Witte has been revealed as a headliner, joining John Summit and Carl Cox, who were announced previously. In 2023, de Witte made history as the first woman to close out Movement’s main stage. 

In addition to the Belgian techno superstar, fans can enjoy performances by Nina Kraviz, Jamie xx, Dubfire, Claude VonStroke, Ben UFO, Mau P, MK, Boys Noize, The Blessed Madonna and EDM.com Class of 2024 stars Sara Landry and Hamdi, among over 115 others.

In its yearly homage to Detroit techno culture, Movement will also feature a slew of influential DJs and producers with Motor City roots, including Stacey Pullen, DJ Holographic and Carl Craig. Belleville Three legend Kevin Saunderson will also perform a b2b set with his two sons, who DJ as The Saunderson Brothers.

Movement returns to Detroit’s Hart Plaza May 24–26, 2025. Check out the full lineup below and purchase tickets here.

Movement Festival 2025 Lineup

ADMN
AK
Anfisa Letyago
Annicka
Armanni Reign
Ashton Swinton
Augustus Williams
Avalon Emerson
BeatLoaf
Beige
Ben UFO
Blackmoonchild
The Blessed Madonna
Boys Noize
Brian Kage
Carl Cox (Live)
Carl Craig b2b Moodymann ft. Mike Banks
Chaos in the CBD
Charlotte de Witte
Chase & Status
Chris Liebing
Chuck Daniels
Claude VonStroke
Cobblestone Jazz
Craig Gonzalez
D.Dan
Deepchord (Live)
Dennis Ferrer
Disc Jockey George
DJ Cent
DJ Gigola
DJ Godfather
DJ Holographic
DJ I.V.
DJ Minx
DJ Nobu
DJ Seinfeld
DJ Seoul
DJ Sphinx
DJ Tennis b2b Chloé Caillet
Donavan Glover
Dubfire
Ela Minus
Ember LaFíamma
Erika
Father Dukes
FERG
FJAAK
Fullbodydurag
Gay Marvine
Goldie b2b Photek
HAAi
Hamdi
Helena Hauff
Henry Brooks
Hiroko Yamamura
HiTech
horsegiirL
Huey Mnemonic
Jamie xx
JEM
JMT
John Summit
Jon Dixon (Live)
Joris Voorn
Joseph Capriati
Junior Sanchez
Keith Worthy
Kevin Reynolds (Live)
Kevin Saunderson b2b The Saunderson Brothers
Klangkuenstler
Layton Giordani
Loco Dice b2b Vintage Culture
Loren
Marcel Dettmann
Mark Broom (Live)
Mau P
MCR-T
Mike ‘Agent X’ Clark
Mike Schommer (Live)
Mike Servito
Mister Joshooa
MK
Nina Kraviz
Norm Talley
Octave One (Live)
Patrick Topping
Peter Croce
PROSPA
QURL
RAEDY LEX
Ricardo Villalobos
Rimarkable
Riva Starr
Salar Ansari
salute
Sama’ Abdulhadi

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This is an opinion column. The thoughts and viewpoints expressed are those of the author, Dr. Sunni Lampasso, a psychologist, executive coach and the founder of Shaping Success, where she helps EDM artists and industry professionals elevate their careers while prioritizing wellness.

As the author of “Level Up Your Influence: A Self-Awareness Guide to Maximizing Your Growth and Unlocking Your Inner Leader,” she empowers artists to overcome mental roadblocks, avoid burnout and build a lasting legacy in the music industry.

Loneliness is a modern epidemic—30% of young adults in America feel lonely daily or several times a week, according to the American Psychiatric Association. For EDM fans, raves and festivals offer a place to connect, belong and feel alive. However, the experience can have the opposite effect for the DJs who bring us together.

As a psychologist who coaches DJs, I’ve seen how isolation impacts artists beyond what fans see. They constantly juggle creative demands, business pressures and expectations without the support system many professionals take for granted.

Before working closely with DJs, I didn’t fully grasp their lifestyle’s physical and emotional intensity. But I now see how deep the struggles run, from the small stage to the main stage. DJs need support, clarity and guidance to navigate the highs and lows while building a sustainable and fulfilling career.

Fans experience the art—the energy of the DJ’s performance and the music they produce—but they don’t see the hidden side: the loneliness, the stress and the intense pressure DJs experience behind the scenes. The very stages that unite us can isolate them and amplify loneliness, which causes an increased risk of anxiety, depression and physical health issues if not addressed.

Constant screen time and political divides contribute to a growing sense of isolation for both fans and artists. EDM events provide fans with community, but touring DJs often experience grueling travel, separation from loved ones and the pressure to consistently perform. The festival experience allows fans to recharge. However, many artists leave feeling drained and isolated as they rush to their next show.

Touring schedules can be brutal. Some DJs play around 300 shows each year, often with limited support and schedules that don’t include much time for wellness. Combined with a lack of self-care, loneliness further increases the risk for burnout, substance use and mental health struggles.

We’ve seen it firsthand. Avicii’s tragic death in 2018 was a wake-up call, and more recently, Alesso canceled shows due to health concerns and exhaustion. Many industry giants, including Armin van Buuren and Zedd, have spoken about using alcohol to push through performances.

The conversation about mental health in the music industry isn’t new, but real change has been slow. The recent release of the intimate Netflix documentary I’m Tim, which chronicles Avicii’s life and career, has reignited the mental health conversation, but more needs to be done. If we want our favorite artists to thrive, we need to rethink how the EDM industry supports its talent.

Some artists, labels, fans and festival organizers are beginning to recognize and address the challenges of artist loneliness, but we need more widespread action. Real change requires a collective effort from the entire EDM community:

Labels and managers

Prioritize sustainable careers over non-stop touring. Mandate rest periods and provide mental health, wellness and coaching resources. And always remember to treat artists as people first.

Festival organizers and club owners

Create backstage wellness spaces, normalize breaks and offer resources like therapists or performance coaches.

Artists

Build strong support networks inside and outside the industry, and prioritize staying connected when on the road. Speak openly about struggles to help break the stigma and push for better conditions. Try to limit traveling alone. Build a team that cares about you as a person and doesn’t just view you as a brand.

Fans

Recognize that DJs are human. If an artist cancels a show for health reasons, show empathy and support rather than criticism and judgment. Show support beyond the music—treat artists as you would treat a friend.

EDM is built on a foundation of respect. And that respect must extend to the artists who create the music that fuels our best moments.

After last year’s momentous debut in Chicago, Insomniac’s beloved Beyond Wonderland festival is returning to the Windy City with a massive lineup.

The Alice In Wonderland-themed EDM festival will feature ILLENIUM, Subtronics, Afrojack, Marshmello, SLANDER, Ganja White Night, Crankdat, Virtual Riot and TroyBoi, among many others.

In an homage to the birthplace of house music, Insomniac Records and Day Trip are hosting the Caterpillar’s Garden stage to produce “an unforgettable house and techno experience,” according to a press release. Attendees there can groove to four-on-the-floor beats from Chicago icons Green Velvet and Gene Farris as well as Walker & Royce, James Hype, Coco & Breezy, MK and more.

The lineup also features a handful of compelling b2b performances. Jessica Audiffred and Nostalgix are set to team up for a heavy-hitting DJ set while Hedex and Bou will join forces for a can’t-miss drum & bass set. AC Slater and Chris Lorenzo will also perform together under their collaborative alias, Fly With Us.

Beyond Wonderland Chicago is scheduled for June 7-8, 2025 at Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island. You can check out the full lineup below and purchase passes here starting Friday, February 7th at 12pm CT.

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