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  • Elements Music Festival 2025 unveils Phase Two Lineup

    Elements Music Festival 2025 unveils Phase Two Lineup

    Elements Music Festival 2025 unveils Phase Two Lineup

    Featuring Kaskade, DJ Malaa, and Oliver Heldens’ as Hi-Lo

    Elements Music & Arts Festival 2025 unveils its phase-two lineup for its upcoming edition as it is set to return to the scenic woodlands of Long Pond, Pennsylvania, from August 8-10. 

    Elements Music Festival 2025 – Phase Two Lineup

    Among the revealed phase-two artists will be Kaskade, who will take the stage with a special Redux set featuring his signature deep, melodic grooves. This addition is one that is highly-anticipated since last year fans were unable to see his performance due to intense flooding and inclement weather. 

    House music fans can also look forward to a unique performance from the mysterious masked DJ, Malaa, who will perform alongside his alter ego for a one-of-a-kind experience. Other highlights include J.Worra, known for her electrifying energy, as well as electro-synth artist INZO, Oliver Heldens‘ techno alias, Hi-Lo. the eclectic fan-favorite Justin Jay, and the dynamic pairing of Airwolf Paradise B2B Torren Foot. The festival will also feature rising stars like Mary Droppinz, Max & Dana, and N2N bringing their own unique sound and style to the festival.

    For those craving high-energy performances, fans can expect hard-hitting sets from Crankdat, the enigmatic Deathpact, and the atmospheric Devault. Not to be outdone, the festival will showcase several back-to-back (B2B) sets, including Infekt B2B Distinct Motive, Eater B2B Flozone, and OkayJake B2B STVSH, each promising a fresh spin on electronic music’s diverse subgenres. Up-and-coming talents such as Drinkurwater, Villager, Wakyin, and Wenzday will also add their distinctive styles to the festival’s eclectic lineup.

    The Phase Two additions add to an already stellar initial lineup featuring the likes of chart-toppers Illenium, electronic pioneers deadmau5 and REZZ, as well as the dynamic duo Sofi Tukker. Other standout names include bass music legend Liquid Stranger, house icon Claude VonStroke, piano house queen LP-Giobbi, UK drum & bass heavyweights Chase & Status and the larger-than-life DJ Diesel (Shaquille O’Neal).

    Fans can purchase tickets through Elements Music Festival’s official website. New ticket options include a new “Entourage Pass” offering exclusive backstage access and other perks with accommodations ranging from car camping and glamping options to ready-to-go RVs or tents. Shuttle passes from major Northeast cities are also available for those who prefer not to drive.

    Elements Music & Arts Festival continues to push the boundaries of what a festival can be, inviting fans to embrace their creativity and immerse themselves in an experience like no other. Whether through music, art, or community, Elements is poised to deliver an unforgettable weekend this August.

    Elements Festival 2025 Phase Two Lineup

    • Airwolf Paradise B2B Torren Foot
    • Capochino
    • Crankdat
    • Deathpact
    • Devault
    • Drinkurwater
    • Eater B2B Flozone
    • Hi-Lo
    • Infekt B2B Distinct Motive
    • INZO
    • J. Worra
    • Justin Jay
    • Kaskade (Redux)
    • Malaa vs Malaa’s Alter Ego
    • Mary Droppinz
    • Max & Dana
    • N2N
    • Nimino
    • OkayJake B2B STVSH
    • Paperwater
    • Villager
    • Wakyin
    • Wenzday

    Elements Festival 2025 Phase One Lineup

    • deadmau5
    • Illenium
    • Mau P
    • Rezz
    • Sara Landry
    • Sofi Tukker (DJ Set)
    • Tipper
    • Zeds Dead
    • Chase & Status
    • Claude VonStroke (The Return)
    • DJ Diesel aka Shaq
    • Eli Brown
    • Liquid Stranger
    • Sullivan King B2B Kayzo
    • Tape B
    • Tape B B2B Levity
    • Wooli
    • ALLEYCVT
    • Boogie T
    • BUNT.
    • Layton Giordani
    • Levity
    • LP Giobbi
    • Max Styler
    • Papadosio
    • SIDEPIECE
    • Sunsquabi
    • Wax Motif
    • AHEE
    • Boogie T.Rio
    • Canabliss
    • Crumb Pit
    • Cyclops
    • Eater
    • Golden Pony
    • The Illustrious Blacks
    • Layz
    • LondonBridge
    • Maddy O’Neal
    • MADGRRL
    • Max Low
    • Moon Hooch
    • Reaper
    • Sneezy
    • Splintered Sunlight
    • The Sponges
    • Vincent Antone
    • Baby Kush
    • Earth Signs
    • HVNLEE B2B Luna Mar
    • Koopmusic
    • Narashima
    • Papyon
  • Oliver Heldens remixes Roger Sanchez’s iconic track ‘Another Chance’

    Oliver Heldens remixes Roger Sanchez’s iconic track ‘Another Chance’

    In honor of its twentieth anniversary, world-renowned dance music artist Oliver Heldens remixes Roger Sanchez’s iconic number one single, “Another Chance” which is available to stream/download now via Ministry of Sound.

    Oliver Heldens & Roger Sanchez – Another Chance

    Having been heard across the stages of Lollapalooza to Creamfields UK, Oliver Heldens transforms “Another Chance” into a modern progressive house gem that revitalizes the essence of Sanchez’s quintessential original. Enrapturing listeners with the track’s mesmerizing vocal, its airy synths propel forward with a pulsating, driving beat.

    “Roger’s ‘Another Chance’ is one of my all-time favorite House/Dance music records, so it’s such a big honor for me to do this remix for the 20 year anniversary of this iconic song! While trying to stay true to the original, I went with a more modern Progressive House approach and the result is pretty epic, but still timeless I think. I’m super happy with the great response on it so far from my recent shows in the US and at Creamfields in the UK, and judging by all the DJs that have already hit me up about this remix, we might hear it on many different dance floors in the near future. Hope you like it too! :)”

    Oliver Heldens

    To coincide with the 20-year anniversary, Roger Sanchez has released a mini-documentary that explores the history of the record titled, “20 Years Of Another Chance: How Roger Sanchez Made A Dance Classic.”  Directed by Phillipe Andre, the documentary follows the artist’s recent DJ Mag North America Cover story along with a slew of support from fans and media alike.

    Oliver Heldens & Roger Sanchez will be performing alongside one another at their biggest London show to date on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at Printworks.  For tickets and additional information, please visit the following link.

  • HI-LO & Reinier Zonneveld release ‘Balearic Mornings’ from two-track EP

    HI-LO & Reinier Zonneveld release ‘Balearic Mornings’ from two-track EP

    HI-LO &  Reinier Zonneveld team up on another release, ‘Balearic Mornings’ the first single from a forthcoming two-track EP which is available to stream/download now via Filth On Acid.

    HI-LO & Reinier Zonneveld – Balearic Mornings

    Inspired by an experience the two artists had while dancing as the sun rose on the beach of Ibiza, “Balearic Mornings” is an awe-inspiring techno release with trance-infused energy.  Featuring a seductive female vocal to penetrate a club-focused feel, the track’s pulsating beats and alluring energy create an entrancing anthem for the summer.

    “Balaeric Mornings” recently saw its live debut by receiving an overwhelming reaction from fans when HI-LO joined Reinier Zonneveld for his recent Tilburg performance as part of Reinier’s ‘Karren Maar’ national tour in The Netherlands.

    This release follows the HI-LO & Reinier Zonneveld collaboration “Saw of Olympus,” which has become the most-streamed techno track on Spotify since its debut.

    The duo’s second track from the EP titled, “Existencia” will see its debut next week on August 6.  “Existencia” is expected to be a driving techno anthem with big drums, euphoric chord progressions with driving powerful motion.  It will mark the  99th EP on  Reinier Zonneveld’s iconic Filth on Acid label.

    Oliver Heldens reserves his HI-LO alias for his deepest sounds and darkest records. For additional information on the artist, please visit his official website.

  • Calvin Harris enlists Oliver Heldens to remix ‘By Your Side’

    Calvin Harris enlists Oliver Heldens to remix ‘By Your Side’

    World-renowned dance music producer Oliver Heldens provides a stunning rework of Calvin Harris’s recent summer anthem, “By Your Side” featuring Tom Grennan, which is available to stream/download now via Sony Music.

    Calvin Harris – By Your Side (Oliver Heldens Remix)

    Showcasing the soulful vocals of Tom Grennan at its forefront, Oliver Heldens’ new rendition of “By Your Side” is a surefire summer sensation. With deep undulating grooves combined with infectious marimba sound patterns, the remix provides all of the upbeat and inspirational feelings that come naturally with the season.  

    Calvin Harris’s “By Your Side” has already garnered over 45 million global streams within five weeks since its release and has come in at number nine on the latest UK Singles Midweek Chart. This track marks the second Calvin Harris remix for Heldens and follows the critically acclaimed remix, “One Kiss” with Dua Lipa which has accumulated over 75 million streams.

    Since the start of 2020, Oliver Heldens has released 30 originals and remixes under his one name and HI-LO alias making him Beatport’s best-selling dance and electro-pop artist of 2020 and the most supported artist on 1001tracklists for 2020.  The artist will be making an auspicious return to  London at Printworks on September 25 with few tickets remaining via the following link. 

  • Oliver Heldens & MorganJ deliver future-house single, ‘Ma Luv’

    Oliver Heldens & MorganJ deliver future-house single, ‘Ma Luv’

    Dutch powerhouse Oliver Heldens teams up with fellow dance music artist MorganJ on a genre-defying release, “Ma Luv” that is available to stream/download now via Heldeep Records.

    Oliver Heldens & MorganJ – Ma Luv

    Opening with emphatic lyrics, “Ma Luv” is a deep future-house single that merges raspy vocals with a bolstering techno-infused beat. Showcasing the collaborative ability of tastemaking artist Oliver Heldens with talented Italian DJ/producer MorganJ, the release soars with rollicking grooves and a distinct club-focused sound.

    This track marks Heldens’ latest 2021 offering after putting out two previous releases “Never Look Back” and his blazing dancefloor instrumental “Zapdos.”  

    The artist is expected to perform his biggest London show to date with an all-day event at Printworks on September 25. To register to receive pre-sale access to tickets, fans can sign-up at the following link.  Fans will also be able to see Heldens at Melkweg during Amsterdam Dance Event on October 13.

    Within a span of a year, Oliver Heldens has dropped 26 original releases and remixes under his own name HI-LO moniker, making him Beatport’s best-selling artist of 2020.  He also became the most played artist on 1001tracklist.com and one of the Top 450 streamed names on Spotify.  For additional information on Oliver Heldens, please visit his official website.

  • Lollapalooza 2021 unveils ravishing lineup with Marshmello & Illenium

    Lollapalooza 2021 unveils ravishing lineup with Marshmello & Illenium


    Lollapalooza reveals a star-studded lineup for its 2021 full-capacity festival, which is slated for July 29-August 1 at Chicago’s historic Grant Park.

    Lollapalooza 2021 Lineup
    Lollapalooza 2021 Lineup

    Featuring an eclectic roster of talent, the four-day festival has announced Foo Fighters, Post Malone, Miley Cyrus, and Tyler the Creator as its headliners.  Other notable artists from the dance music industry include Marshmello, Illenium, Kaytranada, Steve Aoki,  Oliver Heldens, Alison Wonderland, Slander, Tchami, Jauz, Yelloclaw, Subtronics, Cash Cash, Sullivan King, Dombresky, and many more. 

    Due to the coronavirus pandemic last year, the festival postponed its 2020 edition, a decision which the Chicago Mayor called “difficult.”

    “Here in Chicago, the word ‘Lollapalooza’ has always been synonymous with summer, great music, and four days of unforgettable fun – which made last year’s decision to postpone it all the more difficult.  

    Now, less than a year later and armed with a vaccine that is safe, effective, and widely available, we are able to bring back one of our city’s most iconic summer music festivals,” Lightfoot continued. “I want to thank the Lollapalooza team for working closely with the City to create a reopening strategy that prioritizes safety and can’t wait to see festivalgoers return to Grant Park this summer.”

     Lori LIghtfoot, Chicago Mayor

    Full COVID-19 vaccination or negative test results within 24 hours before attending the festival will be required for admission, in accordance with current public health guidance. Further details on the festival entry process will be available in early July, officials said.

    Four-day passes to Lollapalooza 2021 are currently on sale now for general admission, GA+, VIP, Platinum, and hotel packages.  Single-day tickets are expected to be made available at a later date. For additional information on Lollapalooza, please visit the festival’s official website.

  • Oliver Heldens announces all-day party at Printworks London

    Oliver Heldens announces all-day party at Printworks London

    Acclaimed electronic music act Oliver Heldens announces a massive all-day event at Printworks London on September 25, 2021.  

    Oliver Heldens - Printworks London
    Oliver Heldens – Printworks London

    Marking his biggest London show to date, Oliver Heldens will be putting on an explosive performance with fellow Hedeep Records artists and a packed set full of his own exclusive track drops.  The artist will be performing in Printworks’ cavernous Press Halls main area, which will be his first show in London since he sold out the venue in 2019.

    Because this will be his first return to London since the pandemic, tickets are expected to sell out quickly.  Fans can sign-up to receive access to purchase tickets to Oliver Heldens at Printworks London at the following link. 

    To coincide with this announcement, Oliver Heldens also revealed that he will be hosting a headline show at Amsterdam’s legendary Melkweg on October 13 during Amsterdam Dance Event.

    This news follows the release of two tracks where he showcased his darker techno alias HI-LO.  The first was a collaboration with Reinier Zonneveld on ¨Saw Of Olympus” and the second was with Will Clarke on ‘Check.¨ Within a span of a year, the artist has dropped 26 original releases and remixes under his two monikers, making him Beatport’s best-selling artist of 2020.  He also became the most played artist on 1001tracklists and one of the Top 450 most-streamed names on Spotify.  For additional information on Oliver Heldens, please visit his official website.

  • HI-LO & Reinier Zonneveld deliver ‘Saw Of Olympus’

    HI-LO & Reinier Zonneveld deliver ‘Saw Of Olympus’

    Oliver Heldens teams up with Reinier Zonneveld to deliver a HI-LO collaboration titled, “Saw Of Olympus” which is available to stream/download via Filth on Acid.

    HI-LO x Reinier Zonneveld – Saw Of Olympus 

    Opening with a mesmerizing soundscape, “Saw of Olympus” is a robust techno gem showcasing HI-LO’s exploration of the underground.  Featuring Filth on Acid label head Reinier Zonneveld, this single marks the first of what is to expected be a series of new material from the duo.  Reinier has also notably worked with Speedy J and Dyen, while HI-LO has connected with T78, and Will Clarke.

    “Over the last few years I’ve become a big fan of Reinier’s productions, his style, and his label Filth on Acid, so a few months ago I sent him a couple of new HI-LO ideas that I was working on and he was really into them, so he invited me to his studio to work on some of these together. In the studio we were a really good match, it was very inspiring for the both of us, and I definitely learned a lot from him. We ended up doing multiple studio sessions and we are working on a few different tracks together now which I’m really excited about! This new track ‘Saw of Olympus’ is the first one that we finished. We called it ‘Saw of Olympus’, because the track has a very distinctive Saw synth, a real “Saw of the Gods”, continuing the Greek god theme of my latest HI-LO releases Athena, Kronos, Zeus, and Poseidon. Hope you like it :)”

    Oliver Heldens

    “Since the whole scene is in lockdown and sitting at home, everybody has more time on hand to work on new things. For me, this is a great way to explore new collabs that might not be the most obvious ones. Oliver Heldens has been sending me some of his techno works for over a year already – under his alias HI-LO. I really liked what I heard and invited him over to my studio. Turns out he is a great producer and a very fun guy to work with, and we ended up doing regularly very inspiring and productive sessions which resulted in a whole bunch of new tracks that we’re both very happy with! One of these tracks is Olympus of Saw, and I’m really happy to share it with you on my label Filth on Acid NOW!”

    Reinier Zonneveld

    Oliver Heldens reserves his HI-LO alias for his deepest sounds and darkest records.  He has taken the techno scene by storm by releasing massive records that have earned support from the likes of Enrico Sangiuliano, UMEK, Amelie Lens, deadmau5, and Above & Beyond amongst others.  His two releases “Zeus” & “Kronos”, landed in the top 10 of the most supported Techno tracks on 1001tracklists in 2020, which was a contributing factor to the artist being awarded the coveted number one spot as the most supported artist on the platform.

  • Amsterdam Dance Event 2021 announces in-personal dates

    Amsterdam Dance Event 2021 announces in-personal dates

    Amsterdam Dance Event announced that it plans to host its annual event in-person on October 13-17, 2021 this year.

    After having to make the past two year’s virtual due to COVID-19, Amsterdam Dance Event 2021 will return to celebrate its 25th anniversary of the annual event. Featuring venues and promoters in the form of Audio Obscura, DGTL, elrow, Into the Woods, and Paradiso, some of the acts performing at this year’s parties will include Oliver Heldens and Dave Clarke at Melkweg and Avalon Emerson and Speedy J.

    During this year’s event, there will also be a range of activities focused on South Korea. 

    “The South Korean electronic music scene is growing rapidly, thanks to technological innovation and smart crossovers. During ADE we will focus on the very best the country has to offer across a wide range of festival and conference events.”

    Richard Zijlma, Director

    This news shortly comes after the Dutch government made an announcement that festivals should be able to take place in the Netherlands after July.

    Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) is an annual conference and festival that brings together the world of electronic dance music together.  Known for its rich panel discussions, interactive Q&As, and masterclasses by top music artists and professionals, it is known to host parties throughout its week-long events including playing host to the annual Amsterdam Music Festival. For additional updates and information related to Amsterdam Music Event 2021, please visit its official website.

  • Oliver Heldens unleashes fierce dance floor instrumental ‘Zapdos’

    Oliver Heldens unleashes fierce dance floor instrumental ‘Zapdos’

    Acclaimed DJ/producer Oliver Heldens delivers a blazing dance floor instrumental, “Zapdos” which is available to stream/download via Heldeep Records.

    Oliver Heldens – Zapdos

    Showcasing the artist’s sonic diversity, “Zapdos” is an electrifying dance floor-ready release inspired by the original legendary Pokémon.  With an aim to create the feel of the rising mythical creature phoenix, the track incorporates trailblazing percussive elements amidst brooding bass.  The release’s arcade-laden hook irresistibly stimulates the senses toward sheer aural bliss.

    “Zapdos” marks Oliver Heldens’ second release of 2020 and follows the release “Never Look Back” which went on to amass millions of streams in a matter of weeks.  Coming off an impressive 2020, Heldens released 25 stellar tracks under his own name and HI-LO alias and was crowned the highest and best-selling artist on Beatport.  He became the most supported artist on 1001tracklists, reached the DJ Mag Top 10 for the third year in a row, and remained as Spotify’s Top 450 most-streamed artists in the world.

    To coincide with this announcement, Heldens also revealed that he will be hosting a headline show during Amsterdam Dance Event on October 13, 2021, at the legendary venue Melkweg.  For additional information on Oliver Heldens, please visit his official website or social channels.

  • Oliver Heldens releases remix EP for HI-LO, ‘Athena’

    Oliver Heldens releases remix EP for HI-LO, ‘Athena’

    EDM stalwart Oliver Heldens releases a roaring five-track remix EP for HI-LO, “Athena” which is available to stream/download via Octopus Recordings.

    HI-LO – Athena

    Following the success of the single’s release back in January, Oliver Heldens’s techno alias HI-LO and Octopus Recordings’ founder Sian enlist a number of stellar producers and rising artists for the “Athena” remix EP.   This includes noteworthy renditions by Ramon Tapia, Alex Stein, Demon Noise, and Tomas Otero. 

    Kicking off with a radio edit of his own production, Oliver Heldens encapsulates the HI-LO techno release in under four minutes.  Continuing the HI-LO momentum, Say What? label boss Ramon Tapia delivers a roaring, expertly crafted peak-time offering for its counterpart while the third remix sees Brazilian-Bavarian Alex Stein add his prolific techno touch to the original. 

    This announcement follows a recent remix contest Oliver Heldens and Octopus Recordings held for “Athena” back in January, which called upon budding producers to provide their own take on the HI-LO techno heater. With winners that include Demon Noise and Tomas Otero, both artists are found on the EP delivering their own worthy interpretations of the offering.  The winners were announced during a special live Twitch broadcast on March 9, so be sure to keep an eye out for these two budding producers.

    HI-LO – Athena Remix EP

    1. HI-LO – Athena (Oliver Heldens Radio Edit)
    2. HI-LO – Athena (Ramon Tapia Remix)
    3. HI-LO – Athena (Alex Stein Remix)
    4. HI-LO – Athena (Demon Noise Remix)
    5. HI-LO – Athena (Tomas Otero Remix)
  • 30 Hottest EDM tracks of February 2021

    30 Hottest EDM tracks of February 2021

    30 Hot EDM Tracks of February 2021

    30 Hottest EDM Tracks of February 2021

    The month of love has come to a close after the industry saw some heartbreaking announcements and uplifting news for live events in the year ahead.

    Daft Punk shook the industry by storm by announcing their break-up after 28 years, and the cancellation of Ultra Music Festival for the second year in a row became another major blow to dance music fans around the world.

    In the live entertainment sector, there is still an air of hope for 2021 as a number of festivals have announced they will be continuing as programmed while others moved their events to later in the year.  Relentless Beats’ destination event WAVES and Electric Zoo Cancun chose to postpone their events to later in the year while Decibel Open Air and Elements Festival will continue as programmed.  There were also exciting announcements of the debut of SerotonINN Sound Series and Insomniac’s Abduction 2021 to take place in the coming months.

    Appropriate for February, there were a number of emotionally charged releases showcasing the sentimental side to artists amidst a number of catchy vocal tracks to add to the mix.  Among them, were undeniable tracks that made their way from Spinnin’ Records, Ultra Music, Hexagon, and Armada Music. 

    February’s “Track Of The Month” goes to Oliver Heldens’s uplifting remix for Glass Animals’ “Heat Waves” which made its debut at the start of the month via Republic Records.

    February 2021 – Track Of The Month

    Glass Animals – Heat Waves (Oliver Heldens Remix) [Polydor Records]

    Stream/Download: “Heatwaves” here

    The following is the complete list of the Hottest EDM Tracks of February 2021 based on support by some of the most esteemed artists and labels in the dance music industry.

    Rita Ora x Imanbek – Mood ft. Khea [Effective Records]

    Stream/Download: “Mood” here

    Rob Black – Dance Dance Dance [Armada Music]

    Stream/Download: “ Dance Dance Dance” here

    G-POL & Costel Van Dein – Collars [Hexagon]

    Stream/Download: “Collars” here

    RetroVision – All About U [Hexagon]

    Stream/Download: “All About You” here

    CID & Westend – Jumpin’ [Repopulate Mars]

    Stream/Download: “Jumpin” here

    Steve Angello & Laidback Luke feat. Robin S – Show Me Love (Dubdogz 2021 Remix) [Ultra Records]

    Stream: “Show Me Love” here

    Chasner & Rob Adans – Return Of The Mack (feat. Afrojack) [Spinnin’ Records]

    Stream/Download: “Return Of The Mack” here

    Madison Mars & 71 Digits – Out Of Touch (Madison Mars Edit) [Spinnin’ Records]

    Stream/Download: “Out Of Touch” here

    D.O.D – Sleepless [Axtone]

    Stream/Download: “Sleepless” here

    Raven & Kreyn x Jeonghyeon – Out Of Me [Musical Freedom]

    Stream/Download: “Out Of Me” here

    Benny Benassi – Cinema feat. Gary Go (Galantis Remix) [Ultra Music]

    Stream/Download: “Cinema” here

    Fedde Le Grand and MELO.KIDS – In Love With You [Darklight Recordings]

    Stream/Download: “In Love With You” here

    MWRS x Dirty Ducks – Sublime [Hexagon]

    Stream/Download: “Sublime” here

    Oliver Heldens – Never Look Back (feat. Syd Silvair) [Heldeep Records]

    Stream/Download: “Neer Look Back” here

    Le Pedre – Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight) [Spinnin’ Records]

    Stream/Download: “Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!” here

    Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike x Vini Vici – Get In Trouble (So What) (LILO Remix) [Smash The House]

    Stream/Download: “Get In Trouble (So What)” here

    Showtek & Sevenn – Pum Pum [Skink]

    Stream/Download: “Pum Pum” here

    Bleu Clair & OOTORO – Beat Like This [STMPD RCRDS]

    Stream/Download: “Beat Like This” here

    Curbi & Tchami – Make Amends (feat. Kyan Palmer) [Spinnin’ Records]

    Stream/Download: “Make Amends” here

    Louis The Child, BabyJake – Somewhere Else [Interscope Records]

    Stream/Download: “Somewhere Else” here

    Whethan – Hurting On Purpose (feat. K.Flay) [Biicla Remix]

    Stream/Download: “Hurting On Purpose” here

    Vintage & Morelli x Arielle Maren – Dreamers [Monstercat]

    Stream/Download: “Dreamers” here

    KOLIDESCOPES & Gavin James – All For You [Atlantic Records]

    Stream/Download: “All For You” here

    Gryffin, Two Feet – I Want Love [Darkroom Records]

    Stream/Download: “I Want Love” here

    Danny Quest & Cheat Codes – That Feeling (feat. Hayley May) [Spinnin’ Records]

    Stream: “That Feeling” here

    Nicky Romero – Back To You [Protocol Recordings]

    Stream/Download: “Back To You” here

    Alesso & Armin van Buuren – Leave a Little Love [Armada Music] 

    Stream/Download: “Leave A Little Love” here

    Martin Garrix feat. Tove Lo – Pressure [STMPD RCRDS]

    Stream/Download: “Pressure” here

    Tom Staar & Cedric Gervais – Playing Games [Armada Music]

    Stream/Download: “Playing Games” here

    This concludes our monthly review highlighting the 30 hottest EDM tracks from February 2021. Be sure to check back at the end of each month for our monthly round-up of news featuring the best in dance music.

  • Monster Energy Up & Up announces star-studded ‘Spring Madness Festival’

    Monster Energy Up & Up announces star-studded ‘Spring Madness Festival’

    Monster Energy Up & Up announces its nationwide college music festival and talent competition, ‘Spring Madness’ on March 10-13, 2021.

    Monster Energy Up & Up - Spring Madness

    Monster Energy Up & Up – Spring Madness

    Featuring a range of EDM’s biggest headliners to grace Monster’s Up & Up stages, Spring Madness will offer schools the chance to see performances by Kaskade, Oliver Heldens, Subtronics, and Tchami while also featuring a handpicked lineup of student talent as well. The Spring Madness Festival competition will feature over 50 colleges and universities competing to win a performance by one of its massive headliners.

    The three-day competition will see colleges face-off to gather the most RSVPs to win. Voting will take place on the Up & Up website and give fans a cool, fun way to participate. The eight winning schools will produce their own “Spring Madness Festival” featuring a headliner, a handpicked lineup of student performances, contests, giveaways, and online meet and greets.

    “We’re excited to continue our tradition of bringing unique and meaningful experiences to college students.  Since it debuted in 2016, the Monster Energy Up & Up Festival brand continues to grow — even through these times — largely in part to our passionate community of student ambassadors.”

    Steven Ferraro, Up & Up Festival Co-Founder 

    In accordance with this announcement, Monster Energy Up & Up will be launching Club 100, a virtual college venue premiering February 21st, which will host a monthly event featuring musical performances, national artist appearances, notable industry guest speakers, educational opportunities, games, giveaways, and more. 

    San Holo @ Monster Energy Up & Up Virtual Festival

    The Monster Energy Up & Up Festival continues to provide a place for students to cultivate careers and self-growth through hands-on learning experiences. Since 2016, tens of thousands of students have competed annually, producing campus Up & Up Festivals with breakout EDM artists like Alan Walker, Troyboi, Slushii, Two Friends, Elephante, NGHTMRE, San Holo, and more. To learn more about the Monster Energy Up & Up Spring Madness Festival Competition, visit its official website. 

  • Oliver Heldens delivers stunning house vocal, ‘Never Look Back’

    Oliver Heldens delivers stunning house vocal, ‘Never Look Back’

    Internationally acclaimed DJ/producer Oliver Heldens teams-up with vocalist Syd Silvair on a stunning house release, “Never Look Back” which is currently available to stream/download via Heldeep Records.

    Oliver Heldens – Never Look Back (feat. Syd Silvair)

    Kicking off with a catchy vocal by Syd Silvair amidst fast-paced steel drums, “Never Look Back” is an upbeat anthem of pure grooving energy.  In true Heldens’s style, the track is simplistically composed of tuneful bass with divine melodies that allow the earworm vocal to be put on display in the chorus.  The sunkissed single encompasses a range of tropical elements to represent the uplifting message to live in the moment and “Never Look Back.”

    This announcement follows a stream of projects that Oliver Heldens was a part of in 2020.  This includes the release of 25 original hits and remixes under his own name and HI-LO alias.  Among the tracks include the powerful releases, “Break This Habit” and “Set Me Free.”  The artist also found time to launch another imprint OH2 Records nestled under the umbrella of Heldeep Records, which leans toward more commercial-sounding releases. He also performed a string of sets virtually for F1, Tomorrowland, EDC, The Nations Room Service, Proximity’s Digital Mirage, and DJ Mag. For additional information on Oliver Heldens, please visit his official website. 

  • Oliver Heldens & Sonny Fodera each remix Glass Animals’ ‘Heat Waves’

    Oliver Heldens & Sonny Fodera each remix Glass Animals’ ‘Heat Waves’

    Producers Oliver Heldens & Sonny Fodera provide their own remixes for Glass Animals’ “Heat Waves,” which are currently available to stream/download in an expansion pack via Republic Records.

    Glass Animals – Heat Waves (Oliver Heldens Remix)

    Opening with the track’s upbeat vocals, Oliver Heldens builds “Heat Waves” into a dancefloor-ready release that includes radiating crescendos that build with elated anticipation.  With a four on the floor rhythm, the club-focused single emanates positive emotions reminiscent of the summer.

    Glass Animals – Heat Waves (Sonny Fodera Remix)

    Kicking-off with the future house sound of pitched down vocals, Sonny Fodera picks-up the pace with his own rendition of “Heat Waves.”  Featuring a kick-hat pattern with the pleasantries of a classic house bassline, the single’s infectious buoyant energy is sure to be contagious for listeners worldwide.

    Glass Animals’ “Heat Waves” erupted onto streaming platforms as it landed in the Top 50 across Spotify’s Global Chart, as well as the US, UK, and Ireland Charts.  The track has gone on to receive 191 million total global streams and a peak of 1.59 million daily streams to date. The track currently sits in the Top 10 on the Alternative Radio Chart as it continues to climb up the Billboard Hot 100 Chart and Billboard Global 200 Chart, making it the highest single chart peak success in the band’s history.

    “Heat Waves” comes from Glass Animals’  critically-acclaimed album Dreamland, which entered the UK charts on its opening week at number two. The album clocked up 160 million streams in its first week of release and is currently available to stream/download.