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Mochakk interrupted his recent Circoloco Napoli performance when he saw someone in the audience needed immediate medical assistance, the DJ revealed this week.

As revelers in Italy danced at the storied party series, the Brazilian house music star noticed people waving for help near a collapsed individual on the dancefloor. Footage shared by attendees on social media shows him frantically pleading for someone to tend to the man.

"There was someone passed out on the dance floor, people were waving to show and ask for help, no one was doing anything to get the guy off of the crowd and take him to the medical center," Mochakk wrote on Instagram. "I'm not gonna keep playing knowing someone is potentially hurt in the middle of a packed crowd, people can die in these scenarios."

His comment goes on to emphasize the risks of inaction by drawing comparisons to past tragedies: the 2022 death of a fan due to heat exposure at a Taylor Swift concert in Brazil and the disastrous 2021 crowd crush at Travis Scott's Astroworld Festival in Houston.

Mochakk says he paused the music and instructed his videographer to intervene, enabling paramedics to reach the man safely. Only once the attendee was in medical hands did he resume playing.

You can watch a video of the incident below.

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A crowd member of the recent Elrow Town event in Madrid rushed the stage during Paul Kalkbrenner's performance, appearing to attack the renowned DJ and electronic music producer, per footage shared by attendees on X.

The German techno artist on May 1st was in the midst of his DJ set when the incident occurred. Videos from the ordeal show an unidentified man climbing onto the DJ platform from the crowd and lunging at Kalkbrenner before putting him in a headlock as security personnel intervened.

Security managed to quickly remove the individual from the stage. Kalkbrenner, 47, was not injured in the attack, according to Ibiza 1 Radio 94.1 FM. He then continued his performance.

Neither Kalkbrenner nor his management team had issued a public statement about the incident as of press time.

Esto ocurrió en la tarde de ayer en @elrowofficial.

Plena sesión de Paul Kalkbrenner y un espontáneo salgo a la cabina del MainStage y fue directamente a agredir al Dj y productor alemán.

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Shocking scene last night at Elrow Town Festival in Madrid: while Paul Kalkbrenner was headlining, a festival-goer stormed the stage and violently attacked the German artist during his set. Fortunately, Paul Kalkbrenner was not injured. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/nNJSF9BKH5

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The much-anticipated reopening of the Brooklyn Mirage was abruptly canceled on Thursday evening after the venue reportedly failed to secure necessary safety approvals from city authorities, halting a sold-out performance by Sara Landry just hours before showtime.

In a statement posted to Instagram, the Mirage said the venue had been built to "exacting safety, structural, mechanical and technical specifications" but that it had not met the final inspection deadline. "Abiding by all appropriate city, local and building authorities is paramount to our core value,” the statement added. The venue pledged full refunds for ticket-holders.

City officials confirmed that the venue does not currently meet the standards for either a temporary or permanent certificate of occupancy. "We cannot endanger New Yorkers by allowing them to enter a venue without a permit," a City Hall spokesperson said, per Brooklyn Paper.

The infamous Brooklyn Mirage, a cornerstone of New York's electronic music scene, had closed for renovations months ago and planned to reopen with an ambitious dancefloor and "groundbreaking" LED technology. But in the days leading up to the reopening, social media posts showed construction equipment still inside the venue, raising doubts about its readiness.

Avant Gardner CEO Josh Wyatt pledged to be "100 percent" ready to open May 1st, he told BKMAG this week. But construction records show that three permits tied to the site were placed "on hold" earlier in the week, pending administrative review.

Despite public reassurances from management, including a TikTok posted Thursday morning by Wyatt, the concert with EDM.com Class of 2024 star Landry was called off just before doors opened. In a follow-up statement, the Mirage said it accepted "full responsibility" for the disruption.

When Hurricane Helene ravaged Western North Carolina in September, the storm left much more than physical wreckage in its wake. It destroyed lives.

One of the region's most critical lifelines was MANNA FoodBank, whose warehouse in Swannanoa was gutted by the hurricane's catastrophic floodwaters. But even in crisis, the nonprofit didn’t stop.

With their infrastructure decimated and supplies ruined, MANNA continued its mission to distribute food to those in desperate need. Asheville-based musician and producer Guy Smith witnessed that resilience firsthand.

"The devastation was biblical," he tells EDM.com. "A gut-wrenching catastrophe that slammed us all, and slammed MANNA FoodBank."

MANNA FoodBank

From that heartbreak rose The Flood: Music for MANNA, a powerful new compilation album. Out now, the 14-track project is a sweeping representation of Asheville's weird and wonderfully eclectic music scene, often dubbed "the Austin of the East." With folk, gospel, blues, rock, experimental music and more, it's a microcosm of the soul of a local music community that refuses to be washed away.

"There were so many hero stories," Smith adds. "MANNA stood out because they didn’t miss a beat. Their whole warehouse was trashed, but they were still giving out food within days. That kind of spirit needed to be honored and helped."

Every artist on The Flood donated some or all of their publishing royalties to support MANNA's ongoing recovery, and all proceeds from sales of the album will support the organization's efforts.

It’s a tapestry of lived experience, conjuring haunting imagery of muddy boots, rising rivers and prayer groups woven with raw vocals and soul-stirring melodies that won’t let the story fade. The songwriting is aching, capturing both the literal and emotional aftershocks of the flood.

"I held a man who shook as he cried on my shoulder," Hayley Everett recalls in her devastating lyrics. "I watched a child play in the mud that took his home."

"And there were lines, lines for everything," croons Steve Silver. "Water, propane, gasoline, groceries. Ice and cash was king."

"Cut off from society, really tested my sobriety," sings Lisa "Sas" Sasdelli. "I’ve never seen this town come more alive."

MANNA FoodBank

Each song is a window into personal and collective grief, but also into resilience. They chronicle not only what was lost, but what was found in the aftermath: neighbors becoming family, strangers lending hands and a community refusing to break. Seven months later, the small mountain communities of Western North Carolina are still picking up the pieces.

To further support the cause, a live benefit concert has been planned for Sunday, May 4th at White Horse Black Mountain, just minutes from Swannanoa, one of the most devastated communities in the region. All 14 songwriters will perform, according to Smith.

"This may be one of the most moving shows we’ve ever produced," he says of the donation-based event. "We’re bringing the healing music back to where the destruction was deepest."

Stream The Flood: Music For MANNA below. You can donate and learn more here.

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Daft Punk have a new wind beneath their wings after a musician released a cheek-clenching masterpiece: a note-for-note "fart cover" of the duo's iconic track "Around the World."

The flatulent rendition comes from Bohemian Fart Orchestra, whose slogan promises to "make the world a better place one fart at a time." The anonymous producer has meticulously replaced every chord and synthesizer tone with precisely pitched farts, recreating the melody of Daft Punk's classic in a rework the legendary robots might find both horrifying and hilarious.

And somehow, it works. Like an unfortunate case of pinkeye, the cover is surprisingly infectious and recognizable, maintaining the rhythmic quality of the original while adding layers of absurdist humor.

Bohemian Fart Orchestra even went as far as creating an animated video featuring a cheeky protagonist, an anthropomorphized butt with cartoonishly large cheeks who travels to various countries around the world. The globetrotting rump visits recognizable cityscapes and cultural landmarks from Berlin to Bangkok and even the North Pole.

Whether you find the cover brilliant or juvenile, there's no denying it's a fresh take on an electronic classic. You can watch the video below.

Subtronics and Flowdan have reunited for a new single, "Hunter," marking the duo's first collaboration since 2022's fan-favorite "Gassed Up."

Out today via Subtronics' Cyclops Recordings imprint, the track is built around his intricate sound design and powered by the unmistakable delivery of Flowdan, who in 2023 was named by EDM.com among the year's best electronic music artists. While many newer fans know him through tracks like "Baddadan" and "Rumble," he’s long been a defining voice in electronic music.

Fans got an early taste of "Hunter" during Subtronics’ annual Miami Music Week takeover, the annual "Deadbeats vs. Cyclops" showcase. He then dropped the track at both sold-out nights of "Cyclops Rocks" at Colorado's Red Rocks Amphitheatre in April, when Flowdan appeared in-person to deliver his verses live.

Instead of relying on dramatic builds, "Hunter" carves out its impact with minimalism and contrast. Subtronics produces filtered sweeps, granular distortion and heavy-hitting bass while allowing Flowdan’s voice to remain the central anchor. He adapts to the evolving beat with finesse, his cadence staying locked without ever overpowering it.

The new single is separate from Subtronics’ latest project, Fibonacci Part 1: Oblivion, which arrived earlier this year as the first half of a two-part EP that will eventually form a full-length album.

You can listen to "Hunter" below and find the new single on streaming platforms here.

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RÜFÜS DU SOL have released Inhale / Exhale Remixed, a collection of reworks that feels like a curated expansion of the world the trio built in their stunning fifth album.

The project brings together a wide-ranging group of producers from around the globe, including Adriatique, Carlita, Andrea Oliva, Francis Mercier, Enamour and EDM.com Class of 2024 star Nitefreak. From melodic house to Afro-tech, the remixes explore the interplay between tension and release, keeping the emotional core of the source material intact while transforming RÜFÜS DU SOL's aching songwriting.

Mercier’s remix of "Levitating" channels his signature Afro-house style into something subtly anthemic. The groove rolls forward with ease, supported by earthy percussion and warm synth flourishes. Rather than overhauling the track, he finds room to emphasize its emotional lift, producing a textured version that feels expansive without being overstated.

Carlita’s version of "Inhale" takes the original’s introspective tone and gives it an off-kilter elegance as lead singer Tyrone Lindqvist's vocals float through warped synths and glitched percussion. There's a dreamy unpredictability to the structure, as if the track is constantly shifting its footing without ever losing control. It's both delicate and disorienting, offering one of the album’s most artful reinterpretations.

Those two remixes are microcosms of what makes the full album special. Each artist brings something distinct but no one is trying to reinvent the wheel. Instead, they carve new paths through a landscape that already had a strong emotional foundation thanks to RÜFÜS DU SOL, who have always excelled at blending rhythm with visceral lyricism. With Inhale / Exhale Remixed, they open the door for others to explore that balance on their own terms.

You can listen to the full remix album below and find it on streaming platforms here.

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Pioneering electronic music trio Above & Beyond are set to embark on their most ambitious North American tour in nearly a decade, bringing their forthcoming album Bigger Than All Of Us to open-air amphitheaters across the continent.

Beloved for their soaring, emotionally resonant trance and house music, the group is set to launch a 13-date tour on August 15th before wrapping October 4th. Hearing music from their long-awaited fifth album live will be a highlight, but Above & Beyond took their name literally when developing the tour's undeniable centerpiece: its stage design.

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Featuring a DJ booth surrounded by a dynamic LED ring, the stunning setup creates what the band describes as a "fluid, circular environment" that interacts with surrounding visuals to mirror the organic qualities of their music. Recently debuted at Coachella, the ambitious production represents a conscious break from conventional stage design rigidity and is more of a portal to another dimension that demands to be experienced firsthand.

The design brilliantly dissolves the traditional barrier between performer and audience, as projected visuals seem to flow organically from the central hub outward, enveloping everyone in a shared sensory cocoon. Lights and lasers cascade from this orbital command center, sometimes in gentle ripples and other times in synchronized bursts timed to climactic drops, to create moments of collective awe that cannot be captured on social media.

"Our music has always been about togetherness, connection and the shared emotional experience," Above & Beyond said in a statement. "This tour—and this stage—is a celebration of that feeling, brought to life in a new way."

In celebration of the summer amphitheater tour and upcoming release of Bigger Than All Of Us, due out July 18th, EDM.com has joined forces with Live Nation and Above & Beyond for a special "Ultimate VIP Experience" giveaway. Read on to discover the prizes and how to enter.

• One (1) standing general admission ticket with access to the floor or one (1) premium reserved seat*
• Exclusive backstage tour prior to the show**
• Photo opportunity in front of the stage prior to the show (one photo per order)**
• Ultimate Above & Beyond autographed item
• One (1) rideshare voucher per order to use on the night of the show
• Early access to the general admission floor before general doors (GA tickets only)*
• VIP-exclusive Above & Beyond gift item
• Commemorative laminate and lanyard
• Tour merchandise shopping before doors
• Dedicated VIP entrance and on-site VIP team

*Location may vary by venue. See specific date for details.
**Does not include artist participation.

• One (1) pair of GA tickets or P1 seat of the show of your choice

Find out how to enter below. The contest is open to entrants over the age of 18 and ends on Monday, May 12th at 11:59pm ET.

1. Follow @aboveandbeyond and @edm on Instagram.
2. Like the Instagram post below and tag a friend you want to bring in the comment section.
3. Share the post to your Instagram Story and tag @aboveandbeyond and @edm.

Norwegian hitmaker Kygo has unveiled a new single, "Can’t Get Enough," a dance-pop collaboration with his partner, Victoria Nadine. Blending tropical house textures with a pulsating pop core, the track is out now via Casablanca Records.

Nadine, a rising pop artist in her own right, delivers heartfelt vocals that glide over Kygo's signature synth flourishes and warm piano chords. Built around the saccharine hook "I just can’t get enough, I’m craving your love," the song marks the couple’s first musical release together, turning their real-life romance into radio-ready chemistry.

Though Kygo has collaborated with global pop icons including Selena Gomez and Ellie Goulding, "Can’t Get Enough" feels notably personal. It's the first of "dozens" of records he's worked on with Nadine, he said.

"'Can't Get Enough' is a really special record to me that was the result of Victoria and I writing maybe a dozen songs together over the last year," Kygo said. "It feels like a perfect combination of her sound and my sound that took us both a bit outside our comfort zones musically. We've already performed the song a couple times together while on tour in Asia and are so excited for everyone to hear this song and perform it around the world together in the future."

You can listen to "Can't Get Enough" below and find the new single on streaming platforms here.

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Ellie Goulding, one of the electronic dance music community's most beloved vocalists, has launched Everystate, a wellness company developing functional mushroom supplements.

The brand’s first product is a cacao and reishi blend designed to mix with hot water or milk. It’s available as part of a monthly subscription starting at £36, with plans to expand into retail.

Functional mushrooms have gained traction for their potential to improve focus, mood and skin health, though the market is still relatively nascent in the UK. Everystate is entering a space that has already started to boom in the US, where brands like MudWtr and Four Sigmatic have built large followings.

Goulding this week announced the launch on social media, noting that the Everystate team has been "working on this for years."

Despite the celebrity connection, Goulding insists the venture is not a superficial endorsement, co-founding the company alongside wellness executive Gemma Feare and nutrition entrepreneur Jonathan Relph. The chart-topping singer-songwriter also contributed her own capital alongside VC firm Era, among others.

"I haven’t actually, surprisingly, got involved with that many things in my career," Goulding told The Sunday Times. "I’ve been so preoccupied with my career and with music... "There hasn’t been anything that’s really been sort of on my level, that’s aligned with me strongly enough for me to really commit to it."

She acknowledged that many artists turn to endorsements or brand deals to supplement income from live shows, which has become less reliable as inflationary pressures hike the costs of touring. But for Goulding, who said she's been using similar products "for a long time," it seems personal alignment matters more than short-term profits.

"Fans can see through something when it’s perhaps not authentic," she added. "That’s why you have to really think about what you’re going to take on and whether it’s right for you."

You can find out more about Everystate via the company's website.

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