NEWS

After more than 16 years exploring EDM and commercial house, Tiësto has officially returned to trance. His November 2025 Dreamstate SoCal performance and release of “Bring Me To Life” – his first trance production since 2009, marks what fans are calling the homecoming of the decade. The Dutch DJ, now 56, has described it as … Read more

The AI Music Flood… Suno AI is creating 7 million tracks per day – enough to match Spotify’s entire 100-million-song library every two weeks. This figure comes from Suno’s investor pitch deck, obtained by Billboard in November 2025. For DJs, curators, and anyone who cares about the future of music, understanding this shift is essential. … Read more

Swedish DJ Eric Prydz Accuses Business Manager of Stealing $269,000 Swedish DJ and producer Eric Prydz has filed a lawsuit against his longtime business manager Thomas St. John, accusing him of stealing $269,000 through unauthorized payments and fraudulent activities. The lawsuit, filed on October 28, 2025, in California state court, represents the latest in a … Read more

Malaa, the balaclava-wearing French producer, transformed from complete anonymity to become one of G-House music’s most influential architects, currently commanding 500,000 monthly Spotify listeners while maintaining his mysterious identity for nearly a decade. This is a story about how strategic anonymity, impeccable timing, and uncompromising artistic vision can create a cultural phenomenon that transcends traditional … Read more

Twenty-five years after its release in November 2000, Daft Punk’s “One More Time” stands as one of electronic music’s most transformative achievements. With over 800 million Spotify streams, 500 million YouTube views, and 1 million digital sales in the US alone, this track redefined what electronic music could achieve in mainstream culture. Voted “the greatest … Read more

The electronic music industry has never been bigger. It’s worth $12.9 billion globally, clubs are packed post-pandemic, and streaming platforms have created more ways than ever to reach audiences. Yet something strange is happening: aspiring DJs are quitting in droves, established artists are burning out at unprecedented rates, and the very definition of success has … Read more

SoundCloud has unveiled its groundbreaking Artist Subscription plan, marking a pivotal transformation in the independent music distribution landscape. This comprehensive ecosystem consolidates distribution services, fan monetization tools, and physical merchandise capabilities into a unified platform solution. The service launches globally with an unprecedented offering: 100% royalty retention for artists across all distribution channels, including major … Read more

Paid Streaming Overtakes Free Listening for the First Time! What It Means for Artists, Fans, and the Future of Music… For the first time in history, paid music-streaming services have officially overtaken free, ad-supported platforms. According to new U.S. data, 51% of all audio-streaming time now happens on paid subscriptions such as Spotify Premium, Apple … Read more

Native Instruments has officially released Traktor Play — a brand-new $49 DJ app that turns your phone, tablet, or laptop into a pro-level mixing setup. Built for creators on the move, it blends Traktor’s signature sound quality with modern tools like stem separation, Beatport Streaming, and plug-and-play controller support. What Makes Traktor Play Stand Out … Read more

TikTok has rolled out a major update to its Subscription program, giving creators the chance to earn up to 90% of profits from their subscribers. The feature, first introduced to help creators build closer fan communities, lets audiences pay a monthly fee for access to exclusive videos, badges, and behind-the-scenes content. Under the new model, … Read more

When Diplo and Skrillex formed Jack Ü in 2013, it was huge, with “Where Are Ü Now” featuring Justin Bieber amassing over a billion streams and winning a Grammy for Best Dance Recording. But what began as an era-defining partnership ended after a single album, leaving behind a question that still lingers: why do even … Read more

Reports suggest that OpenAI is developing a music generator capable of composing tracks directly from text or audio prompts, similar to how ChatGPT creates text or DALL-E produces images. If true, this could completely reshape how songs are made, shared, and experienced. What Makes This Different? AI music isn’t new — tools like Mubert, Suno, … Read more

Amsterdam Dance Event 2025 broke every previous record — over 600,000 attendees, thousands of artists, and a week that turned the city into a global hub for electronic music. It was a reminder that dance culture is more alive than ever. But alongside the packed clubs and panel discussions, another yearly ritual took place: the … Read more

The Latest Price Hike Spotify has officially announced a fresh round of subscription price increases in the UK, marking another step in its global effort to adjust revenue models. Starting November 2025, Premium users will notice new rates: This roughly 8–10% increase mirrors adjustments across other countries, reflecting inflation and Spotify’s ongoing investment in AI-driven … Read more

YouTube has just announced a milestone moment for the music world — more than $8 billion paid to artists, labels, and rights-holders over the last twelve months. That figure represents the platform’s biggest payout yet, underscoring how far YouTube has evolved from a simple video-sharing site into one of the most powerful revenue engines in … Read more

Veteran DJ and producer Chris Martinez, one half of The Martinez Brothers, has announced that he is stepping back from his relentless touring schedule to focus on his health. The announcement, shared via his brother and producing partner Stevie Jr., comes after nearly two decades of global performances and high-energy sets around the world. Stevie … Read more

Beatport has officially entered the live events space with the launch of Beatport Tickets, a new ticketing service designed exclusively for the global dance music community. The platform, built in partnership with Weeztix, aims to connect artists, promoters, and fans through an integrated ecosystem that links music discovery to real-world events. Now live across the … Read more

Spotify has formed a landmark partnership with the world’s biggest record labels—Universal Music Group, Sony Music, Warner Music Group, Merlin, and Believe—to develop “responsible AI music products.” Together, these companies control nearly 70% of all commercial music rights. Why This Matters Now The AI music market is projected to grow from $1.5 billion in 2023 … Read more

The Day the Music Stopped It’s Thursday afternoon, June 12th, 2025. You’re settling into your work groove, reaching for that carefully curated “Deep Focus Vibes” playlist, when suddenly… silence. Not the peaceful, meditative kind – but the jarring, anxiety-inducing silence of a your selected banger that just won’t play. The Anatomy of a Digital Disaster … Read more

Or: How Three Swedish DJs Turned “Delete All” Into a Marketing Masterclass Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, ravers and responsible adults who still secretly have “Don’t You Worry Child” on their workout playlist – gather ’round for the tale of EDM’s most dramatic trio and their latest disappearing act. 📱 The Scene of the … Read more