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France Just Made Daft Punk Part of Its World Cup Identity
Twenty-five years after it first exploded onto dancefloors, festival fields, and late-night drives home, Daft Punk's legendary anthem "One More Time" has found a brand-new stage: the FIFA World Cup.
France has officially selected the track as its goal celebration song for the 2026 tournament, meaning every time Les Bleus find the back of the net, millions of fans could hear those instantly recognizable opening notes echo through stadium speakers.
Deborah De Luca Looks Back at Her First DJ Set in Rare 2008 Nokia Footage
Before huge crowds and millions of fans Deborah De Luca was just another DJ trying to make it big behind a pair of turntables. A video that was shared recently shows us where she started. This video is not fancy all. It is grainy and shaky. It was recorded on a Nokia phone about eighteen years ago.
Charlotte de Witte Kicks Off DAAD Gathering With a Festival Opening Fans Won’t Forget
Charlotte de Witte? She opened the entire thing—and somehow made it feel like the grand finale.
The Belgian techno powerhouse officially launched the 2026 edition of DAAD Gathering in Dádpuszta, Hungary, delivering one of those rare festival moments that people will probably still be talking about long after the last kick drum fades. As the gates swung open, hundreds of eager fans sprinted across the field toward the stage, creating an unforgettable welcome that felt more like a celebration than a standard festival entrance. Pretty wild, honestly.
Spotify Could Be Bringing Festival Livestreams to the App, and Honestly... It Makes Sense
According to recent reports, Spotify is exploring the possibility of adding live festival streams directly into its platform. Imagine opening the same app where you listen to your favorite tracks and finding a live broadcast from a massive music festival happening halfway across the world. Pretty wild.
Holika Festival 2026 Reveals Daily Lineup as "The Eternal Flame" Ignites Spain
The festival returns under its ambitious The Eternal Flame theme, promising more than just massive DJ sets. Think towering stage production, cinematic storytelling, immersive visuals, and a Roman-inspired world that stretches far beyond the music. It's becoming one of those festivals where the experience matters just as much as the lineup. Maybe even more.
Tomorrowland Sparks Massive Fan Theories With Mystery Mainstage Set for Weekend 1
Tomorrowland is really good at getting people excited.
When fans thought the festival lineup was complete the organizers added a surprise. A mysterious performance appeared on the Mainstage schedule for Sunday of Weekend 1. Nobody knows who's behind the decks.
Armin van Buuren Shares Emotional 25-Year A State of Trance Celebration Set From Amsterdam
After twenty-five years of shaping the global trance scene, Armin van Buuren marked the anniversary of A State of Trance with an intimate celebration high above Amsterdam at The Loft. It wasn't a massive festival stage. No overwhelming production. Just a room packed with dedicated fans, panoramic city views, and a soundtrack that felt like flipping through the history of modern trance.
Tiësto Is Bringing a 2-Hour Trance Set to Dreamstate Australia 2027, and Fans Are Losing Their Minds
Dreamstate Australia has confirmed that Tiësto will be the headliner for their events in Sydney and Melbourne in February 2027. He will play a trance set that will revisit the sound that made him famous.. To be honest it is about time.
Deezer Launches Free Tool to Detect AI Music in Playlists
A new free tool from the music streaming platform Deezer is giving listeners a chance to find out how much music made by artificial intelligence has slipped into their libraries.. To be honest the results might be a little unsettling.
Psytrance Community Mourns the Loss of DJ Dazura at 29
The global psytrance scene is sad about the loss of Daria Kuzminykh or Dazura a DJ and producer. She died at 29 in Kasol, India, a town in the Himalayas. She was found dead in a hotel after playing at a rave event in the Manikaran Valley. The police are still trying to figure out what happened.
Best DJ Controllers for Beginners (2026 Buyer's Guide)
Buying the wrong gear can be frustrating. Tiny jog wheels. Confusing software. Buttons that feel like they belong on a toy instead of musical equipment. That's enough to make anyone question whether DJing is really for them. The good news? Beginner gear has improved dramatically over the past few years. Today's entry-level controllers borrow layouts and workflows from professional club equipment, meaning the skills you develop at home transfer naturally when you eventually step behind a club booth. That's a huge deal.
Novah Turns Brussels' Iconic Atomium Into the Ultimate Celebration for Her Debut Rave Kid EP
Fresh off the release of her long-awaited debut EP, Rave Kid, the Belgian hard techno powerhouse celebrated the milestone with a one-night-only event at Brussels' legendary Atomium. It's the kind of venue that already feels futuristic on its own, but add pounding kicks, flashing lights, and a room packed with devoted fans, and suddenly it becomes something else entirely.
SoundCloud Removes Hypeddit's API Access Leaving Users Frustrated
SoundCloud's decision to cut Hypeddit's API access is sending shockwaves through the electronic music community. For years, producers relied on download gates to turn free track giveaways into followers, reposts, and audience growth. Now that system has been disrupted, forcing artists to rethink their promotional strategies. Discover what changed, why it matters, and how independent producers may need to adapt in a rapidly evolving digital music landscape.
Andrea Bocelli, David Guetta, Megan Thee Stallion - Official FIFA World Cup 2026 anthem ‘DNA’
The newly unveiled track, DNA, throws together a lineup that almost reads like someone generated it with a random artist simulator. You've got legendary Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli, dance music heavyweight David Guetta, rap superstar Megan Thee Stallion, and Korean singer-songwriter EJAE all sharing the same record.
Miss Monique Expands Her Biorhythm Movement With Massive 2026 Global Tour Dates
Fresh off another whirlwind year of releases, festival appearances, and seemingly endless travel, Miss Monique, the Ukrainian DJ and producer has unveiled a fresh wave of dates for her rapidly growing Biorhythm concept. And honestly? It's getting hard to call this thing a tour anymore. It feels more like a movement.
Evøke Releases "Until Failure" Today, A Progressive Trance Journey That Refuses to Quit
Released today, the new progressive trance single arrives as the latest preview of the upcoming Aprés EP, which lands worldwide on July 3rd, 2026. And honestly? This one feels different. Not louder. Not bigger. Just... more deliberate.
How to Become an EDM DJ in 2026: Everything You Need to Know to Get Started
The electronic music world looks glamorous from the outside. Giant stages. Lasers. Thousands of people losing their minds when the beat drops. But behind every successful DJ is usually a person who spent years practicing transitions in a bedroom while nobody listened.
Above & Beyond Finally Release Their Stunning Rework of ‘Feel The Vibe’ Alongside Anjunabeats Volume 17
More than two decades after its original release, Axwell’s "Feel The Vibe" has found new life thanks to Above & Beyond, who have finally unveiled their long-awaited rework of the dance music classic. Fans who've been chasing this version through live recordings and festival clips can stop hunting now—it’s officially here.
Daft Punk's Thomas Bangalter Returns to the DJ Booth After 17 Years Away
Since Daft Punk closed the book in 2021 and stepped away from one of the most influential projects electronic music has ever seen, Bangalter's path has been anything but predictable. Ballet scores. Experimental compositions. Art installations. The kind of work that makes people say, "Wait, he's doing what now?"
Deadmau5 Steps In After Dozens of Rescue Cats Face Mounting Medical Costs
This week, electronic music icon deadmau5 found himself at the center of a story that has very little to do with festivals, club sets, or giant LED mouse helmets. Instead, it involves a group of rescued cats, a struggling animal shelter, and a donation that changed everything almost overnight.