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Crankdat and NGHTMRE have teamed up for the first time to deliver "TYPE SH*T," a bass-fueled collaboration that transforms Gesaffelstein's 2013 hit "Hellifornia" into a full-throttle festival destroyer.

Right out of the gate, the track erupts with a striking rework of the French icon's timeless lead melody before the voice of Memphis-based rapper Duke Deuce takes over, injecting raw energy and swagger. His vocals set the tone for the pure bass mayhem to come.

"TYPE SH*T" plays out like a raging pressure cooker, Crankdat and NGHTMRE leaning into their intricate sound design with distorted synths, skull-crushing bass and militant drums as the tension builds. Gesaffelstein's melody loops back throughout like a recurring itch that fuels each new drop.

Both artists have already made the track a staple in their live sets, firing up crowds at Ultra Miami and EDC Las Vegas, among other major festivals. It's now set to reach its largest audience yet in in July, when they perform together at Tomorrowland, the world's preeminent EDM festival.

You can listen to "TYPE SH*T" below and find the new single on streaming platforms here.

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Excision, SVDDEN DEATH and yvm3, three artists who've collectively made tinnitus a lifestyle choice for countless fans, have joined forces for "INSANE!," a dubstep banger that lives up to its name.

The collaboration finds a group of the genre's most contrarian producers teaming up for a track that brings it to new heights. We all know that dubstep and riddim artists often focus too much on winning the loudness war, but this trio understands that being loud isn't the same as being effective.

Their production on "INSANE!" is both nuanced and punishing, with syncopated bass patterns that churn through blistering drums. Excision's precision, SVDDEN DEATH's aggressive sound design and yvm3's technical polish blend into something that maintains clarity even at its most chaotic moments.

You can listen to "INSANE!" below.

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There's a moment in every club night—usually around 2am, when you've had just enough drinks to stop checking your phone but not enough to forget hearing the tenth Brat bootleg of the evening—where the DJ drops something that makes you remember why you came out in the first place. That's "Eyes Open Wide," the new collaboration from Sander van Doorn and BLR.

The Dutch producers, who have been crafting dancefloor epiphanies since before TikTok convinced us all we were manifestation gurus, deliver a cerebral banger at the intersection of trance and techno. The track features The Melody Men, whose haunting refrain ("My eyes are open wide, feels like I'm dreaming") evokes that elusive, surreal feeling of inhibitions dissolving on the dancefloor.

Meanwhile, van Doorn and BLR produce thumping techno kick drums while trance-inspired arpeggios cascade like digital waterfalls of serotonin. It's manifestation music for people who understand that sometimes the thing you need to manifest is just the will to keep dancing.

"Eyes Wide Open" is out now via Dreamstate, the trance label of Insomniac Records. You can listen to the new single below and find it on streaming platforms here.

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Gryffin is back with a new single, "Hard Time Lover," returning to his indie roots with a track that's as heartfelt as it is entrancing.

"Hard Time Lover" arrives on the heels of a pair of massive collaborations, "In My Head" (with Kaskade) and "Air" (with Excision and Julia Michaels). Where those tracks pushed the outer edges of Gryffin's sound, this one pulls things back inward.

Featuring a stirring vocal performance from Chance Peña, the track is about staying when it's easier to run, told with the weary patience of someone who knows what that costs. Peña's voice carries the arrangement with a quiet ache, brushing against the beat like a breeze through open windows.

On the production side, "Hard Time Lover" showcases delicate layers and the melodic precision that highlights Gryffin's ability to create depth through subtlety. His signature guitar riffs flicker in and out, building into a slow-burning groove that draws us in through its warmth.

You can listen to "Hard Time Lover" below and find it on streaming platforms here.

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Riot Ten is back with a new album, Requiem for a Riot, out now via Monstercat.

There's something charmingly contradictory about titling your album Requiem for a Riot when every track sounds designed to incite one. The project is a no-holds-barred showcase of the dubstep maximalism on which he's built his name.

The El Paso-born DJ and producer has crafted something that feels like it was plucked out of a Mad Max chase scene, all grinding gears and explosive momentum. The album features 15 pummeling tracks, including collaborations with Deorro, TYNAN, Smoakland and Versa.

Each bleeds into the next with relentless momentum, lacing gritty hip-hop influences through ferocious production. Highlights include the woozy banger "Bass Bop" and the genre-bending "2 Da Floor," where Riot Ten teamed up with Deorro and J. Cruze to produce a compelling blend of cumbia and dubstep.

Opening up about the album, Riot Ten painted a picture of a project untethered from creative boundaries or expectations.

"Requiem for a Riot is not only the largest body of work I've ever released, but I'm also the most proud of it as well," he said. "I think this album really encapsulates my diversity as an artist—and overall desire to not be held to any 'genre norms.' Many of these songs have lived in my live sets since the end of last year, so I'm stoked to finally be releasing them."

You can listen to Requiem for a Riot below and find the new album on streaming platforms here.

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Chicago Music Nexus is returning this fall with an expanded vision for empowering electronic music professionals in the Midwest.

The second edition of the summit will take place November 22nd, 2025 at The Joinery in the Windy City Bucktown neighborhood, once again uniting industry leaders, artists, creators and entrepreneurs for a full day of thoughtfully curated programming.

Co-founded by Sherm and Olivia Mancuso, last year's sold out-out inaugural Chicago Music Nexus proved there’s demand for a space dedicated to networking and education in the birthplace of house music.

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This year's programming raises the bar with panels such as "Going Global: Your DJ Career Blueprint," offering insights for aspiring touring DJs; "Social Media Secrets for Creators," focused on actionable strategies for creators to grow meaningful fanbases; and "Adapt or Die: The New Economics of Dance Music," a candid discussion of today’s financial realities in the music industry.

The lineup of speakers features Daisy Santow of Wasserman, house music producer and record label founder Ky William, and John Curley, co-founder of ARC Music Festival, among others. New additions to the conference's programming include a 60-second PR pitch makeover led by PGM PR founder Petey Mac and a professional headshot station courtesy of Crystal Lotus Studios.

You can find out more about Chicago Music Nexus here. 

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The beats that once filled the corridors of ICON Collective may have fallen silent, but they will pulse anew for one night after alums of the shuttered electronic music production school organized a tribute event in downtown Los Angeles.

Scheduled for June 5th at 1720 Warehouse, "ICON Forever" will transform grief into groove as the community gathers to pay homage to two decades of ICON. The beloved school, which counts NGHTMRE, SLANDER and many more EDM superstars as alumni, permanently closed in late-May after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

"RIP Icon Collective," dubstep star Kompany said at the time. "That school changed the course of my life and career. Forever grateful."

"ICON Forever" will feature performances from a slew of instructors and artists who learned their craft at the LA-based school, including Gigantor, Petey Clicks and a b3b set from Warden, Vito and Whyel. Special alumni guests will also take the decks.

You can purchase tickets to "ICON Forever" here.

After years of energizing dancefloors with a steady stream of flips and edits, Tape B is pressing pause on his long-running "Driptapes" mix series to make room for something new: his debut album.

The sixth installment of "Driptapes," released earlier this week, may be the last for a while, according to the EDM.com Class of 2025 artist. Built from recent crowd favorites and a few selections pulled from "CarTunes Vol. 4," the new mix gives fans a final batch of edits before Tape B pivots toward solely original material. But the bigger news lies in what comes next.

In a candid Instagram post, the Turkish DJ and producer revealed he's writing his debut album and shelving his "Driptape" series indefinitely.

"As for now this will probably be my last Driptapes for quite a bit or until I find some new inspiration, I feel like I’ve remixed most of the songs I’ve wanted to and want to take a break from all that so I can focus on writing an album," Tape B wrote. "For the first time I feel like I actually have a very clear vision for my project and I really want to spend my time focusing on creating originals."

Though he mentioned the possibility of a "VIP tape" in the near future, the primary focus now is making something fully his own. Beloved for his balance of old-school dubstep sensibilities and modern bass music, Tape B's move toward an album marks a turning point many fans have long anticipated.

You can listen to "Driptapes Vol: 6" here.

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Dubstep phenom Subtronics has announced a series of 360° performances at LA's famed Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall, offering fans a chance to experience his high-intensity sound from every angle. 

The 360° DJ sets, a rarity in Subtronics' touring repertoire, will place him in the center of the Shrine, surrounded on all sides by fans. The immersive configuration is expected to heighten the audiovisual experience, marrying his frenetic, heavy-hitting tracks with cutting-edge production design.

Subtronics' run marks the second-highest number of sold-out shows by an electronic artist at the venue, just behind the spectacular nine-night streak from Fred again.. back in November 2023.

The storied Shrine, a fixture of the city's live music scene since the 1920s, has hosted iconic acts ranging from Elvis Presley to The Rolling Stones to Beyoncé. Subtronics' debut at the venue marks a significant moment for the Philly-based electronic music superstar, who recently released the first part of a new two-pronged album, Fibonacci Part 1: Oblivion.

Subtronics will take over the Shrine from Wednesday, December 2nd through Sunday, December 7th. Fans can purchase tickets here.

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Gunmen on motorcycles opened fire on an electronic dance music event in the coastal town of Puerto Colombia on Monday night, killing three people and wounding nine others, El Universal reports.

The attack occurred on a private estate around four miles from the city center, near the Papiros Toll plaza on the coastal highway known as Vía al Mar. The victims were partying at the rave, dubbed "Talent Test," when four assailants arrived on a pair of motorcycles and "began shooting indiscriminately" into the crowd, according to local authorities.

Two people reportedly died at the scene: Luis Alfredo Vergara Julio, 25, who suffered fatal wounds to his face and neck, and Ronaldo José Alarcón Castrilleros, 19, who sustained three head wounds. A third victim, Maciel Karina Gómez, 25, died later at a local hospital.

Gómez, an influencer and aspiring EDM artist, was one of 12 DJs performing at the event. She had shared videos of her dancing on social media just minutes before she was fatally shot.

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The attack follows a pattern of violence that has plagued Colombia's coastal regions, where criminal organizations often target gatherings and public events. Authorities have not yet identified the perpetrators or established a motive for the shooting.

"Between 10pm and 10:30 pm, at Kilometer 7 on the road to the coast, in an area known as Villa Olvega, a group of young people were enjoying a private party when they were interrupted by individuals who began shooting indiscriminately," Edwin Urrego, commander of the Metropolitan Police of Barranquilla, said in a statement. "As a result of this attack, three people died and nine more were injured."

Colombian authorities have launched an investigation into the shooting.