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EDM artists now comprise 18% of lineups across the top 100 festivals worldwide, according to the 2025 IMS Business Report, the annual study of the electronic music industry by MIDiA Research.

That figure marks a steady upward trajectory with a two-point increase since 2023 and a five-point bump since 2021. Nearly 10% of the top 100 festivals are now exclusively dedicated to electronic music, per the report, a testament to its robust market demand and loyal fanbase.

EDM.com last week reported that dance and electronic artists took the lion's share of this year's Coachella lineup, underscoring the genre's ascendent cultural footprint and commercial viability. It commanded 39% of the legendary festival's 2025 billing, nearly doubling the festival's next most-represented genre grouping: 21% for indie, rock and alternative acts.

EDM is also erupting off the stage. In 2024, TikTok videos tagged with #ElectronicMusic globally garnered over 13 billion views, a 45% increase from the year prior, far eclipsing content with indie and alternative music tags.

Elsewhere in the 2025 IMS Business Report, the electronic music industry grew 6% year-over-year in 2024, reaching a global valuation of $12.9 billion. Mark Mulligan, MIDiA Research's Managing Director, credits a rise in genres like Afro house and drum & bass as well as major advancements in fan engagement, among other catalysts.

"Global music industry revenue grew again in 2024, though at a slower rate than in 2023 due to maturing streaming revenues and the post-Covid live resurgence lessening," Mulligan said, "Electronic music however, continued to increase its share of both revenues and culture... electronic music finds itself at the start of a brave new era of culture resonance."

You can download the full 2025 IMS Business Report here.

After lighting up Coachella from a stunning spaceship stage, iconic trance trio Above & Beyond are preparing for liftoff again, this time for an expansive North American tour.

The beloved group will launch a 13-date summer tour in support of their long-awaited fifth studio album, Bigger Than All Of Us, due out July 18th on Anjunabeats. It will be Above & Beyond's first North American album tour in seven years, according to a press release shared with EDM.com.

They're bringing along their new custom stage, the production of which features a spaceship-inspired DJ booth. Designed to "immerse the audience in a fluid, circular environment," the structure features a dynamic LED ring that interacts with the screen behind it.

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If their Coachella performances were any indication, this won't be your average Above & Beyond show. The tour's spectacular production is aimed at turning their signature message of unity into an immersive visual experience.

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

The tour is scheduled to kick off August 15th in Burnaby, British Columbia before sweeping through a slew of high-profile outdoor venues, including New York's Forest Hills Stadium, Toronto's Budweiser Stage and San Francisco's Shoreline Amphitheatre.

Pre-sale access for the tour opens Wednesday, April 30th at 10am local time, with general ticket sales beginning Friday, May 2nd at the same time. Fans can now pre-order vinyl of Bigger Than All Of Us here.

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If BREAD was SOFI TUKKER's riskiest album yet, their next one, butter, is the slow melt that follows.

The duo today announced a new album, a breezy, jazz-inflected counterpart to 2024's steamy BREAD. Due out May 16th, butter reimagines SOFI TUKKER's signature sound through the lens of Brazilian bossa nova and samba, and incorporates worldly influences like bolero, bachata and reggae, according to a press release.

Where BREAD was vibrant, brash and burning hot, butter smooths things over with stringed flourishes and a softer glow. The pair revamped fan-favorites like “Throw Some Ass” and “Woof” into live sultry versions, and the first single, a rework of "Bread” featuring Seu Jorge, drops May 2nd.

In a year jam packed with festivals, a Wynn Las Vegas residency and a special butter set at Newport Jazz Fest this August, SOFI TUKKER’s 2025 is already shaping up to be massive. Fans can now pre-save the upcoming album on streaming platforms and pre-order vinyl here.

The duo also released the first episode of a behind-the-scenes docuseries shot in Brazil, which you can watch below.

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REZZ has reimagined one of her earliest fan-favorites, "Contorted," a dark and hypnotic dive back into the shadowy depths of her signature sound.

Originally a SoundCloud-only release, “Contorted” resurfaces with sharpened production that updates its gritty edge without losing the raw, midtempo pulse that first defined REZZ's sound. The track spirals inward and outward with eerie energy, layering ghostly synths, pulsing percussion and menacing bass.

It’s ominous but also electric, like stepping into one of her live sets and immediately getting swept into her portal. The track's bass drags you deeper and deeper into its orbit with every loop until you're locked into its rhythm, like the trippy visuals for which Rezz is beloved.

Now officially on streaming platforms via Rezz's own HypnoVizion Records, "Contorted" proves it still holds weight a decade later. It’s not a throwback, but a testament to how far the producer has come and how her sound continues to push boundaries without letting go of what made her so magnetic in the first place.

Listen to "Contorted" below and find the new single on streaming platforms here. 

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Coachella, one of the world's most iconic music festivals, has been curating "you had to be there" moments for nearly three decades. But behind these Instagram-worthy moments lies a troubling new reality: for the majority of attendees, the experience is only attainable through monthly installments.

According to a recent Billboard report, a staggering 60% of general admission ticket-holders used payment plans to help fund their Coachella trip in Indio, California this year.

Attending Coachella has always come with a hefty price tag, but it has soared in recent years. General admission passes started at $599 in 2025, not including additional expenses for basic human needs such as lodging, transportation and food, all of which have faced inflationary price hikes.

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To alleviate the financial burden, monthly payment plans allowed prospective attendees to reserve tickets with a down payment as low as $49.99. The only fee incurred for utilizing this service is a flat $41 as opposed to facing the looming interest rate from your credit card. 

The program launched back in 2009, aiming to make Coachella more accessible to a broader audience. However, this year's dubiously record-breaking number of payment plans reflects broader cultural and economic trends with regards to the swelling cost of music festivals.

While short-term loan services like Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) provide financial relief up front, they have the potential to stretch budgets, encourage irresponsible spending and compound debt.

"[Coachella's] vibe, FOMO-driven, culturally iconic, pushes fans to prioritize experiences over savings, a mindset amplified by social media's flex culture," wrote Forbes' Jack Kelly.

Approximately 80,000 to 100,000 fans reportedly opted for payment plans to attend this year's festival in SoCal. Coachella is now scheduled to return to its longtime home at the Empire Polo Club over two 2026 weekends: April 10-12 and April 17-19.

The curtain is finally falling on Malaa and Tchami's collaborative DJ series after the former confirmed that the French electronic music superstars' next set under the "No Redemption" banner will be their last.

After years of igniting dancefloors with their blistering synergy, EDC Las Vegas 2025 is set to host the final "No Redemption" performance. Malaa broke the news following a powerful performance with Tchami in Asia, sharing a brief yet poignant message signaling the end of an era for one of dance music's most formidable duos.

"Grateful for another special moment in Asia with Tchami," he wrote on Instagram. "EDC Vegas will be the grand finale."

Over the years, "No Redemption" has emerged as an identity all its own. Tchami’s celestial, groove-laden approach to house music met Malaa's snarling, gritty sound head-on in venues and festivals across the globe, creating a dynamic that felt simultaneously sacred and savage.

Tchami's beloved Confession label, which turns 10 this year, became a spiritual home for boundary-pushing house music and released several of Malaa's formative singles. Together, they've since built a brand that's merged visual mystique with an unmistakable sonic identity that has left an indelible mark on the live music circuit. 

It's important to note that Tchami and Malaa will likely perform together again at some point. But their final branded "No Redemption" set will take place at EDC Las Vegas, which runs from May 16-18, 2025.

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The intellectual property of Fyre Festival has been acquired to launch a new music streaming platform, Deadline reports.

Capitalizing on one of the most infamous brands in modern entertainment, Shawn Rech, an Ohio-based media entrepreneur known for directing crime documentaries and launching the streaming platform TruBlu, has reportedly acquired IP linked to Fyre Festival, including two trademarks. The deal will fuel the launch of a new user-submitted, fan-curated music platform bearing the same notorious brand.

"Music networks are all just programming now and I have no interest in watching people slip on bananas," Rech said. "It has nothing to do with music. I needed a big name that people would remember, even if it’s attached to infamy, so that’s why I bought these [trademarks] to start the streaming network."

The platform will reportedly launch on Thanksgiving Day with plans to feature both a $3.99 subscription service and a free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channel. Subscribers will be able to vote on which artists are featured on the FAST feed.

"This isn’t about festivals or hype—it’s about putting the power of music discovery back in the hands of the fans," Rech added. "We’re building something authentic and lasting."

Billy McFarland, the disgraced co-founder of the original Fyre Festival, retains ownership of the event itself. While he's not directly involved in the streaming platform's operations, he is "expected to have a presence on the network," per Deadline.

Meanwhile, Fyre Festival continues to be a global punchline for failed luxury music events after its ill-fated gathering in 2018, which devolved into chaos on the Bahamian island of Great Exuma. McFarland, who ultimately served four years in prison for wire fraud, was organizing a sequel this year in Playa del Carmen before postponing the event indefinitely amid contentious disputes with Mexican authorities.

The organizers of Fyre Festival 2 insisted in a statement that the event "is still on" and are they are currently "vetting new locations." They have not announced new dates or a location at the time of this writing.

As the number of views of TikTok videos with electronic music soars past that of indie, the genre is no longer just pulsing through clubs, but powering pop culture's algorithm.

The rise of EDM on TikTok is a signpost for where global listening trends are heading, and the numbers are hard to ignore. In 2024, TikTok videos tagged with #ElectronicMusic garnered over 13 billion views globally, a 45% leap from the previous year. For the first time, those figures outpaced content using indie and alternative music tags, The Guardian reports.

The genre's breakneck momentum has even left hip-hop and indie, longtime dominant forces on the platform, trailing in growth. Videos tagged with electronic music were made in droves, with over 100% year-on-year growth in creation, particularly tied to themes like fitness, fashion and travel. 

"Dance music has become more accessible and big in the commercial sphere," said Toyin Mustapha, TikTok’s Head of Music Partnerships for the UK and Ireland. "We are seeing the breaking down of boundaries for artists, and TikTok is part of that."

That influence echoes across the industry’s biggest stages. According to recent data from ROSTR, electronic dance music artists comprised a commanding 39% of Coachella's 2025 lineup, a staggering shift for a festival similarly once known for its indie and rock foundations.

Over 30 renowned artists have released new music incorporating the sounds of nature to celebrate Earth Day 2025. The project extends the groundbreaking "Sounds Right" initiative, which made history in 2023 by establishing NATURE as an official artist on streaming platforms.

The diverse roster of musicians spans continents and genres, electronic music superstars like Amelie Lens and Swedish House Mafia's Steve Angello to classical composer Evgeny Grinko, each bringing their unique interpretation to the collaboration. Many artists have incorporated field recordings from wildlife sound specialists or captured their own environmental audio.

Several tracks carry deeper environmental messages. British DJ and producer I. JORDAN featured endangered UK birds on the "Red List" while Rosa Walton highlighted moth sounds, drawing attention to their declining populations due to climate change. Alice Boyd created a poignant comparison of birdsong recordings from the same location nearly five decades apart, subtly demonstrating nature's diminishing presence against increasing human activity.

Led by the Museum for the United Nations, the initiative has proven remarkably successful since its launch. NATURE has amassed 130 million total listeners across platforms, according to a press release, generating substantial royalties that directly fund conservation efforts. Last year, the program committed $225,000 to protect biodiversity in the Tropical Andes, including work to safeguard Colombia's endangered cotton-top tamarin monkeys.

"We asked a question: what if nature could speak—and be credited—through music?" said Gabriel Smales, Global Programme Director for Sounds Right at UN Live. "A year later, the answer is clear. Millions are listening, and directing real funding to communities protecting the planet’s most vital ecosystems."

Looking ahead, the organization plans to commit over $500,000 to conservation projects by 2025, with a focus on key biodiversity areas in the Amazon and Congo Basins ahead of the crucial COP30 climate conference in Belém, Brazil.

All tracks are available on the "feat. NATURE" playlist, which you can listen to below.

Petit Biscuit once made soundtracks for golden hours and quiet heartbreaks, but the boy wonder of chillwave is now entering his rave era with his new EP, Movement I.

Long beloved for his ethereal soundscapes that drift like pastel clouds, the French electronic music virtuoso pivots toward a more club-focused sound without sacrificing the emotional intelligence that first made him a standout.

The bass is louder, the emotions are rawer and the evolution is undeniable. If "Sunset Lover" was the daydream of a bedroom romantic, Movement I is the storm that rolled in when the curtains were finally drawn back.

Biscuit opens with a gamble, a cover of Radiohead's turn-of-the-century classic "Everything In Its Right Place." He brilliantly reimagines the band's cerebral original as a cinematic house cut, with Lizzy Land's spellbinding vocals weaving through lush strings and a four-on-the-floor thump.

His transformation from fragile to ferocious is most clear in "All Over," a down-and-dirty banger where seductive vocals purr atop filthy deep dubstep drops. The nasty track, a collaboration with French compatriot Asdek, is the project's most stunning departure.

On the trance-tinged "I Lost Myself," Biscuit's own confession ("I fell in love once") cuts deep. The luminous track also features a poignant spoken-word vocal, which functions as a lonely, late-night meditation on fractured identity and redemption: "I lost myself years ago too / A million versions of me to find."

Biscuit's dreamy synthscapes melt into Surf Mesa's percussive grooves in "Without You," which represents the inevitable morning-after, when club euphoria gives way to existential questioning. JP Saxe's aching hook ("Who would I be without you?") reflects the terrifying prospect of rediscovering identity after loss, capturing that universal moment of surrender when we finally admit our fear of moving forward alone.

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