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David Guetta Breaks Record for Most #1 Records on Billboard's Dance/Mix Show Airplay Chart
Guetta's collaboration with Alphaville and Ava Max, "Forever Young," is his 17th track to top the chart.
Electronic Music Community and Artists Step Up to Aid Victims of Catastrophic LA Wildfires
As the Los Angeles skyline burns red, the EDM community is proving that music can be a force for relief, hope and change.
Boiler Room Study Introduces Five "New Rules of Youth Culture"
The compelling report is Boiler Room's "biggest audience study to date," the event brand said.
End Overdose and Fentanyl Frontline Partner to Offer Critical Harm Reduction Tools In LA County
Festival-goers can now access free onsite trainings about how to respond to overdoses and administer naloxone.
5 Unforgettable Moments From Anyma's Historic Vegas Sphere Residency
With too many awe-inspiring moments to count, Anyma's groundbreaking Sphere residency is a cybernetic opera poised to shape the future of live electronic music performance.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Best Electronic Music Industry Leaders of 2024
These industry leaders redefined dancefloors and helped shape the future of electronic dance music in 2024.
EDMA's and IDMA's Announce Partnership Ahead of 2025 Winter Music Conference
A pair of influential award ceremonies are joining forces to usher in the return of Miami's Winter Music Conference after an indefinite hiatus.
An Artist Would Need 314 Billion Streams to Match What Spotify Execs Cashed Out In 2024
New insights from Music Business Worldwide founder Tim Ingham highlight the music streaming giant's lopsided economics and ongoing tension with musicians.
Shazam Reaches 100 Billion Search Milestone
Avicii's "Wake Me Up" and Martin Garrix's "Animals" are in the top 100 songs searched on the platform.
Amelie Lens and Charlotte de Witte Urge Fans to Stop Comparing Female DJs
"It's so emotionally, creatively draining," Lens said.
deadmau5 Signs With CAA for Gaming, Tech Ventures, Touring and More
"deadmau5 has redefined the intersection of music, art and technology, and we're thrilled to be a part of his next chapter."
3LAU Says Crypto Could Be "Transformative" Force for Music Industry In 2025
The dance music star and Royal.io founder sees a big future for music as blockchain technology is set to drive a new phase of artist empowerment.
Top UK Clubs Introduce Onsite Drug Testing to Enhance Safety
Drumsheds and the Warehouse Project are implementing discreet "back of house" drug-testing procedures amid a broader push for hard reduction in nightlife.
YouTube Is Experimenting With AI-Generated Music Remixes for Creators
The generative AI feature, which is currently in testing, allows some YouTube creators to remix licensed tracks by entering prompts.
Circulate and The Media Nanny Partner to Fuel MENA's Thriving Electronic Music Culture
The agencies are joining forces to open an office in Riyadh and "provide a compelling alternative to larger incumbent agency offerings."
Chris Stussy Defends Smartphone Use at Shows
"That's just the new generation" the Dutch DJ and producer said on Will Clarke's podcast.
UMG Files $500 Million Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Against TuneCore
Together with ABKCO and Concord Music Group, UMG has accused TuneCore and its parent company, Believe, of infringement of its music catalog on a "massive" scale.
U.S. Court Greenlights Major Class Action Lawsuit Over Live Nation and Ticketmaster Pricing
A court ruled that consumers can sue Live Nation and Ticketmaster over high ticket prices, rejecting their arbitration-only policy.
Universal Music Group Developing "Ethical" AI Music Model for Artists
UMG is leading the charge in ethical AI, teaming up with Klay Vision to protect artists and reshape the future of generative music.