Sustainability Meets Style: IMANU Discusses Direction of His Ethical Fashion Brand, 14SAINTDENIS


With new music on the way and his biggest tour thus far on deck, IMANU is having no trouble staying busy.  Now throw in the launch of his upcoming fashion brand into the mix for good measure, and it’s easy to recognize why many perceive this to be his breakout moment for the taking. The EDM.com Class […]

What It Was Like to Work With Shaq: Watch DIESEL's “GORILLA WARFARE” Collaborators Open Up


A larger-than-life presence on and off the court. Today marks the release of the debut electronic album from the biggest DJ in the world, Shaquille O’Neal, fans of whom affectionately call DIESEL. Titled GORILLA WARFARE, the album features 10 collaborations between the four-time NBA champion and some of bass music’s finest. If you’re like us, you’ve probably always wondered what […]

Sapientdream: A Sonic Journey of Self-Discovery and Reality Unveiled


Sapientdream is not just a music project; it is a personal diary etched in melodies, a symphony of emotions and experiences that transcends the realm of sound. For the creator, it serves as a pathway to decipher the labyrinth of their own reality, a mirror to reflect upon their thoughts, dreams and innermost feelings. Born […]

“The Beauty of Alaska”: Sacred Acre Festival Hopes to Spark Environmental Change and Connection


If you had the opportunity to expand your knowledge of sustainability practices while getting down to some genre-bending bass music in the Alaskan wilderness, would you? Well, you actually can. The environmentally-focused bass festival Sacred Acre will make its grand return to Ninilchik’s Kenai Peninsula Fairgrounds from September 8-10, and it’s set to be one of the […]

How BOMBAYS is Amplifying the Soundwaves of South Asian Heritage in Electronic Music


Born and raised as a first-generation Indian kid, Nikhil Thakar, who produces electronic music as BOMBAYS, emerged from a world where life’s path often diverges into two distinct routes. Confronted with the choice between conforming to the conventional norms of acquiring a business degree and entering the corporate world or embarking on a journey to actualize […]

We Are Farmily: How Shambhala Cultivated a Festival Where Love and Community Reign


Privately owned and operated since day one—with no corporate sponsorship—Canada’s beloved Shambhala Music Festival is stronger than ever. Tucked deep in the West Kootenay region of Southern British Columbia and hosted annually on the pristine, 500-acre Salmo River Ranch, Shambhala now has its 24th edition in the rearview. And for many, this event is so much more […]

Gigantic NGHTMRE are a “Testament to What You Can Do When You Have a Community”


The entertainment business has a reputation as a fickle beast—a hostile environment where selflessness is an albatross from success. Gigantic NGHTMRE are a splash of cold water to that fever dream. NGHTMRE and Big Gigantic have never shied from playing nice. Their new, self-titled collaborative EP is an example of strength in numbers. It’s also a reminder that the […]

Why Tomorrowland 2023 Was the Embodiment of Dance Music's New Golden Era


There’s a lot to be excited about in the world of Tomorrow. Belgium’s Tomorrowland is more than just another festival. It’s a barometer for the current and future direction of electronic dance music at large. This year the fantastical sights were grander, the crowds more globally representative and the sets performed with seemingly higher stakes than […]

Markus Schulz Is Taking Fans Down the Rabbit Hole With His Stunning New Album and Tour


On a mission to connect with his fans in new and exciting ways, Markus Schulz has been on a tear, enthralling them with his 2023 tour, “The Rabbit Hole Circus.” The last time we caught up with Schulz, he was gearing up for the start of the tour, which takes its name from the iconic DJ and producer’s […]

How AREA15 Is Changing the Fabric of Vegas Nightlife With the World's Most Immersive Adult Playground


They say what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. But what if that owes not to your debauchery, but to the fact that you can’t quite put your experience into words? That adage has always been more of a verbal hall pass for bad decisions, but now it’s being redefined by AREA15, the world’s most […]