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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 An AI robot DJ is back in the spotlight in Prague. The legendary Karlovy Lázně nightclub recently upgraded its robot DJ with advanced AI algorithms. As a result, it has reignited the debate about artificial intelligence in electronic music. The KUKA robotic arm first appeared at […]

The Dillstradamus tour is back. Dillon Francis and Flosstradamus are reviving their chaotic back-to-back project for a 2026 North American co-headline run. It will hit major clubs and theaters across the United States from April through late August. Some markets bill it as the "World Grand Championship Global Tour." Every night, the longtime friends will share the stage for high-energy b2b sets. Expect the project's mix of trap, bass and […]

The best music festivals 2026 has to offer show how far America's festival scene has come. What started as countercultural experiments is now a multi-billion dollar industry. This year's calendar mixes EDM giants, multi-genre destination events, intimate genre gatherings and true cultural phenomena. Whether you want all-night bass under Las Vegas neon, a celebrity-packed desert weekend or camping in Tennessee farmland, there is a festival for you.Scale also sets American […]

Festival Announcement • Destination Event Illenium Ember Shores 2026 is official. The all-inclusive destination festival returns for its fifth edition on Mexico's Riviera Maya coast, November 20-22, 2026. It offers three days of curated sets across several stages at the Barceló Riviera Maya resort. Returning fans get presale access first, and general sales follow on Friday morning. Based on fan feedback, this year brings better food, more dining options and […]

The best VST plugins 2026 offers are more mature than ever. Whether you produce techno, house, future bass or any electronic genre, today's plugins deliver pro sound at every price point. Serum 2's multi-engine design, Massive X's deep modulation, the free Vital and mixing tools like Ozone 12 define the current toolkit. Here is what you need to know. From bedroom producers to Grammy-winning pros, these tools dominate studios worldwide. […]

The Month's Top Releases Looking for new EDM releases January 2026 delivered? This month brought a wave of strong tracks, from progressive house to future rave. Here are the essentials. 🎶 Armin van Buuren & Glockenbach – Sun Shines On Me Released: January 2, 2026 | Label: Armada Music Armin van Buuren kicked off 2026 with masked producer Glockenbach. "Sun Shines On Me" blends detailed sound design with a strong […]

Electronic Dance Music has undergone one of its most dramatic transformations in the past ten years. From the dominance of massive festival anthems and radio-friendly pop collaborations in the early 2010s, EDM has splintered into dozens of competing subgenres, embraced underground techno and house, experienced a pandemic-driven pivot to virtual events, and now stands at the forefront of AI-powered music production. The genre that once had a singular "sound" is […]

Tomorrowland 2026 tickets are officially on sale. Day passes start at €138. Full Madness weekend passes start at €304 in pre-sale or €365 worldwide. DreamVille camping packages start at €381. With Calvin Harris on the Mainstage, 100+ acts and two weekends (July 17-19 and 24-26), here's how to secure your spot in Boom. Tickets sell out fast. So have your payment method ready and your account verified before you buy. […]