Dim Mak turns 30 - Steve Aoki shares tour dates.

Dim Mak at 30 🎂 Why Steve Aoki Is the King of the Live DJ Stage

Dim Mak is turning 30 this year, and Steve Aoki is taking his brand on tour in 2026. Here’s what has made Aoki one of the most influential, exciting live DJ performers on the scene. (Yes, throwing cake is part of it.)

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France Elevates Electronic Music to Cultural Heritage Status

“Electronic music has a rightful place in our national intangible heritage,” says French Culture Minister Rachida Dati, whose department labeled clubs as “places of artistic expression and celebration.”

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When Live Music Happens in the Dark: Autechre’s Polemical 2025 Performances

British electronic duo Autechre has been touring the world for the better part of this year, and will continue in 2026, but their performances have stirred some controversy among fans and casual listeners alike, namely for being set entirely in darkness.

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How the ‘Middle-Class’ Nightclub Once Kept the DJ Club Scene Together

We can now veritably declare that the “middle-ground nightclub is dead.” You now have two choices: enter the “Hyperclub” to perform for the algorithm, or pay a premium to hide in the dark.

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How I Lost a Paid Gig to a DJ Working for ‘Exposure’

Manila-based DJ Khim Custodio questions the morality of club management behavior after his paid gig was abruptly canceled when someone cheaper came along.

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CloZee: Journey from Emerging Artist to Global Electronic Music Star

Discover the strategies that led to the rise CloZee as an international electronic music star. This case study reveals her journey from emerging artist to global sensation. CloZee: Journey from. Continue reading

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Rock falls as Electronic Music rises at Festivals in 2024

Over the past decade, multi-genre festivals like Bonnaroo and Coachella have seen a surge in electronic music bookings, while genres like rock and alternative are falling. by Harry Levin of. Continue reading

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10 influential women leading electronic music right now

As we step into Women’s History Month, it is a perfect time to support some amazing female musicians. Luckily we’ve made the search quite easy for you. A guest post. Continue reading

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…Who Cares? Growing And Engaging Your Audience

After sinking blood, sweat, and tears into crafting the perfect set of music, the next step is actually getting it into the ears of your audience. As you focus on. Continue reading

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Maintaining A Successful Relationship While Touring

Touring brings plenty of stresses and challenges with it, and maintaining a relationship over not only distance but a complex schedule and dubious connectivity is certainly among them. Here we. Continue reading

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EDM Magazine Acquired For $2.5 Million, Will Relaunch As Dance Music Trade

EDM, the electronic dance music magazine, has been sold for $2.5 million and will be turned into an “industry-specific trade” publication, according to its new owner, EDMtv founder Matt Bolton. 

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