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Dillon Francis and Flosstradamus are bringing their chaotic back-to-back project Dillstradamus back to life in 2026, announcing a North American co-headline run that will hit major clubs and theaters across the United States from April through late August. Billed in some markets as the “World Grand Championship Global Tour,” the trek will see the longtime friends and collaborators share the stage nightly for high-energy b2b sets built around the project’s […]

America's music festival landscape has evolved from countercultural experiments into a multi-billion dollar industry shaping how millions experience live music annually. The 2026 calendar offers an unprecedented diversity of events spanning electronic dance music juggernauts, multi-genre destination festivals, intimate genre-specific gatherings, and cultural phenomena that transcend traditional concert economics. Whether you're seeking bass-heavy all-night dance marathons under Las Vegas neon, celebrity-studded California desert weekends, or communal camping experiences in Tennessee […]

Festival Announcement • Destination Event Illenium has officially announced the return of Ember Shores, his signature all-inclusive destination festival, for its fifth edition. The intimate electronic music experience returns to Mexico's stunning Riviera Maya coastline from November 20-22, 2026, offering three days of curated performances across multiple stages at the luxurious Barceló Riviera Maya resort. Presale access begins tomorrow for returning attendees, with general sales launching Friday morning. This year's […]

The VST plugin landscape in 2026 is more mature and feature-rich than ever. Whether you're producing techno, house, future bass, or any electronic genre, today's plugins deliver professional-grade sound quality at every price point. Serum 2's revolutionary multi-engine approach, Massive X's sophisticated modulation, Vital's astonishing free alternative, and industry-standard mixing tools like Ozone 12 define the current production toolkit. Here's everything you need to know about the plugins shaping electronic […]