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The IMS Business Report 2026 reveals that the global electronic music ecosystem is now worth $15.1 billion — with Afro house exploding, Ibiza clubs hauling in €160 million, and the Global South building its own festival infrastructure. The IMS Business Report 2026 has just dropped, and the numbers tell a story that’s as wild as the scenes it measures. The global electronic music ecosystem is now worth $15.1 billion, growing […]

Miami City Commission unanimously approved a 20‑year deal that secures the EDM mega‑event at Bayfront Park, anchoring Ultra in the city’s core through the next two decades. Miami City Commissioners made history today by voting unanimously to keep Ultra Music Festival in the heart of downtown for the next two decades. The 20‑year operating agreement, which runs through 2046, locks the three‑day EDM mega‑event at Bayfront Park, ensuring that the […]

A University of Leeds study finds that women aged 40–65 are turning to electronic dance music events for stress relief, emotional release, and a strong sense of belonging. Raving isn’t just a younger person’s game anymore. A new study from the University of Leeds shows that women in their 40s, 50s, and 60s are actively seeking out electronic dance music events—not just for the music, but for real mental and […]

The Swedish trio’s mainstage reunion with Eric Prydz and a cast of “friends” climaxed with a hybrid “Wake Me Up” / “Don’t You Worry Child” tribute that reduced the Miami skyline to a sea of raised phones and sing‑alongs. Swedish House Mafia’s 2026 Ultra Music Festival mainstage set didn’t just reunite the trio with founding‑era Eric Prydz and a roster of guest stars — it produced one of the most […]

Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) Las Vegas has officially revealed its 2026 lineup, marking the festival’s 30th anniversary with one of its most diverse and forward-thinking editions yet. The event returns to the Las Vegas Motor Speedway from May 15–17, transforming the massive venue into a multi-stage playground for electronic music fans from around the world. This year’s theme, “Where Past, Present, and Future Collide,” reflects a lineup that blends iconic […]

Spotify has officially introduced “About the Song,” a new feature designed to turn music listening into a more immersive and informative experience. The tool adds swipeable story cards directly within the Now Playing screen, giving users instant access to insights about the track they’re hearing. Currently in beta for Spotify Premium users in select countries, the feature highlights key details such as song meaning, production background, and cultural impact—all without […]

Apple Music has disclosed a staggering revelation that underscores the escalating crisis facing the music industry in 2026: the platform identified and demonetized approximately two billion fraudulent streams throughout 2025. Oliver Schusser, Apple's vice president overseeing music, video, sports, and international operations, confirmed the figure during a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, marking one of the most transparent admissions yet from a major streaming service about the scale of […]

A KUKA robotic arm has taken up permanent residency at Karlovy Lázně, marking a controversial milestone in electronic music's ongoing relationship with artificial intelligence Prague's legendary Karlovy Lázně nightclub has reignited the debate about artificial intelligence in electronic music after recently upgrading its robot DJ with advanced AI algorithms. The KUKA robotic arm, which first debuted at the venue in late 2017, has been enhanced with machine learning capabilities that […]