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A 2024 University of Sydney review found that dancing can be just as effective as other exercise for mental health, and sometimes even better. Turns out the dancefloor might be doing more for you than the gym. A 2024 University of Sydney study reviewed dozens of trials and found that dancing can be just as good as other exercise for mental health, and in some cases even better. The combination […]

New research led by behavioral scientist Dr. Patrick Fagan shows that people who regularly attend concerts and festivals can feel up to 21% better in their overall wellbeing. If you needed a reason to turn date night into a dancefloor night, science just gave you one. Behavioral scientist Dr. Patrick Fagan led a new study in partnership with O2. It suggests that gigs and festivals do more than make us […]

The IMS Business Report 2026 reveals that the global electronic music ecosystem is now worth $15.1 billion. Afro house is exploding, Ibiza clubs are hauling in €160 million, and the Global South is building its own festival infrastructure. The IMS 2026 report has just dropped, and the numbers are as wild as the scenes they measure. The global electronic music ecosystem is now worth $15.1 billion. That is 7% growth […]

Miami City Commission unanimously approved a 20‑year deal that secures the EDM mega‑event at Bayfront Park. Ultra now stays in the city’s core for the next two decades. Ultra Music Festival Miami is staying downtown. Today, Miami City Commissioners voted unanimously to keep the festival in the heart of the city for the next two decades. The 20‑year operating agreement runs through 2046 and locks the three‑day event at Bayfront […]

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 University of Leeds study shows that women over 40 raving at club nights gain real mental and physical health benefits. Women in their 40s, 50s and 60s actively seek out electronic dance […]

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. The Miami skyline turned into a sea of raised phones and sing‑alongs. The Swedish House Mafia Avicii tribute at Ultra 2026 was more than a reunion. The trio’s mainstage set brought back founding‑era Eric Prydz and a roster of guest stars. Moreover, it produced […]

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 that makes listening more immersive. With Spotify About the Song, swipeable story cards appear right on the Now Playing screen. As a result, users get instant insights about the track they’re hearing. The feature is currently in beta for Spotify Premium users in select countries. It highlights details such as song meaning, production background and cultural impact. Best of all, […]

Apple Music fraudulent streams reached a staggering level in 2025. The platform identified and demonetized about two billion fake plays during the year. Oliver Schusser, Apple's vice president for music, video, sports and international, confirmed the figure to The Hollywood Reporter. It is one of the most open admissions yet from a major streaming service about the scale of manipulation.Not every flagged stream comes from AI-generated music. Still, experts agree […]