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• AREA15 Is Transforming Into a Masquerade-Themed Maze of Interconnected Ballrooms on NYE

  The night promises a smorgasbord of spellbinding rave experiences and a can't-miss headlining performance by Eli & Fur.

• Inside Netflix's Gut-Wrenching Avicii Film, an Ode to the Fragile Genius of a DJ Who Couldn't Escape

  How did Avicii write devastating songs like "Fade Into Darkness" before the darkness even crept in? A new Netflix documentary searches for answers with astounding clarity.

• 24 Absurd EDM Stories That Actually Happened In 2024

  From robot sex music videos to mosh pit diapers to Rebecca Black's Boiler Room DJ set, the electronic music scene once again proved it thrives on the unexpected.

• Argy Cancels Performance Following "Potential Bomb Threat" In Budapest

  The Greek electronic music superstar expressed frustration over the incident, which took place at the Hungarian Railway Museum.

• Spotify Uses "Ghost Artists" to Minimize Royalty Payouts, New Report Alleges

  Spotify's use of low-cost, pseudonymous tracks in its playlists is undercutting the work of real musicians, according to an explosive report published by Harper's Magazine.

• EDM.com Fresh Picks: Fred Again.., Nikita, the Wicked, Shrimpnose & More

  Underground dance and electronic releases selected by EDM.com.

• Mt. Eden's "Venom" EP Marks a Return to Form for a Dubstep Luminary: Listen

  The five-track EP showcases the influential "Sierra Leone" producer's evolution while staying true to his cinematic, soul-stirring roots.

• Spotify Reports Explosive Surge in Drum & Bass Streams

  Streams of drum & bass music in the UK have increased by a whopping 94% since 2021, according to new data from the streaming giant.

• BLOND:ISH's New LP Is Sustainably Pressed From Used Cooking Oil

  The entrepreneur and house producer is spotlighting the environmental toll of the vinyl production process.

• Electronic Music Production Classes From deadmau5 Are Half Off for the Holidays

  Six hours of instructions, 23 video lessons and a downloadable course workbook are now 50% off, courtesy of MasterClass.

• Subtronics Is Beatport's Top-Selling Dubstep Artist of 2024

  The dubstep superstar is followed by Marshmello, INFEKT, SVDDEN DEATH, Rezz and more on Beatport's list.

• Win 2025 VIP Passes to Montréal's Frozen Festival Wonderland, Igloofest

  Next year's festival in the city's Old Port will feature Zeds Dead, Four Tet and Swedish House Mafia's Steve Angello, among many others.

• The Best EDM Songs of 2024

  Discover and listen to our top 100 electronic tracks of 2024.

• The Best Electronic Music Producers of 2024

  To honor their fearless creativity and profound dedication to their craft, we've recognized 10 of the best electronic music producers of 2024.

• Lady Gaga Says She "Loved Collaborating With All the DJs" on New LG7 Album

  In a new interview ahead of her long-awaited seventh album, Gaga also confirmed a collaboration with French electronic music icon Gesaffelstein.

• Armin van Buuren and FISHER Lead Finland's Weekend Festival 2025 Lineup

  With a star-studded lineup featuring FISHER, Blasterjaxx, Showtek and Armin van Buuren, the festival promises to be another unforgettable weekend of sound and spectacle in August 2025.

• The Bloody Beetroots to Embark on 20th Anniversary Tour in 2025

  The spring tour will hit Los Angeles, London, Vancouver and more in 2025.

• Watch Justice Bring "Hyperdrama" Tour to Paris Alongside Innovative AR Music Experience

  The performance is one of the iconic duo's last shows of 2024, a year that saw them release their long-awaited comeback album, "Hyperdrama."

• The Best DJ Sets and Electronic Music Performances of 2024

  To honor their creativity and deeply influential work to challenge the boundaries of performance, we've recognized 10 of the year's best sets from around the electronic music world.

• "Tim Had Big Dreams": Avicii Film Director Shares Challenges of Capturing DJ's Tragic Story

  Henrik Burman, the director of the upcoming documentary "Avicii - I'm Tim," opened up about the intimate Netflix film.

• Armin van Buuren Releases 21st "A State of Trance Year Mix"

  2024's "A State of Trance Year Mix" weaves together originals, reimagined classics and dynamic collaborations as trance's timeless appetitive for evolution remains alive and well.

• The Best Electronic Music Industry Leaders of 2024

  These industry leaders redefined dancefloors and helped shape the future of electronic dance music in 2024.

• Aphex Twin Releases 38-Track Album Comprising Once Vinyl-Only Tracks

  "Music From The Merch Desk (2016-2023)" features tracks sold at Aphex Twin's shows in Houston, London, Barcelona and beyond.

• HAYLA Takes Center Stage With Debut U.S. Tour

  The British vocalist behind dance hits like "Escape" and "Where You Are" is bringing her debut album live to American audiences in February.

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