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Swedish House Mafia and The Weeknd’s ‘Closing Night’ officially released on YouTube: Listen

The Weeknd has finally uploaded his highly sought-after collaboration with Swedish House Mafia, ‘Closing Night’, to YouTube. Check it out below. Originally released as an exclusive bonus track, which could only be found on the Pharrell Williams Edition of ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’, the collab was previously only available to fans who ordered a vinyl copy of the album direct from The Weeknd’s website. Swedish House Mafia and The Weeknd have been close collaborators for several years now, their first joint effort […]

todaySeptember 10, 2025 48

Lifestyle

Martin Garrix to headline last-ever Dutch Grand Prix in 2026

Martin Garrix is set to headline the last-ever Dutch Grand Prix in 2026. Taking place on a currently unconfirmed date, the Dutch DJ – who was voted No.1 in DJ Mag's Top 100 DJs poll last year – will perform as part of the festivities marking the final F1 race at Circuit Zandvoort. This year's race at the same circuit took place across the weekend of 29th - 31st August. In a statement, Garrix said: "The energy of the Dutch Grand Prix is […]

todaySeptember 5, 2025 125

Music Production

Armin van Buuren and Adam Beyer rework D-Shakes’s ‘Techno Trance (Paradise Is Now)’ on debut collaboration: Listen

Armin van Buuren and Adam Beyer have collaborated on record for the first time. Out now, 'Techno Trance' is a take on Dutch producer D-Shake's 1992 song 'Techno Trance (Paradise Is Now)'. van Buuren and Beyer's own version aims to blend the euphoric melodies of the former's music with the driving, harder percussion of the latter's work. In a statement, van Buuren said: "'Techno Trance' still hits hard after 30 years. Reworking it with Adam let us revive the spirit […]

todaySeptember 5, 2025 132

Festivales

Tomorrowland and Insomniac’s UNITY series kicks off at Las Vegas sphere: Watch

The first events in Tomorrowland and Insomniac’s joint UNITY series took place at the Las Vegas Sphere over the weekend. Headline performances for the first three events came from Chase & Status, Kaskade and Eli Brown, who each played to a "groundbreaking audiovisual" backdrop that brought together cinematic 360° visuals and fantasy-style world-building. Their sets were interspersed with original orchestration from Tomorrowland’s The Symphony of Unity, who helped bring the festival's stories of Adscendo, Orbyz and Planaxis to life. Check […]

todaySeptember 1, 2025 49

DJ

Decision on Kneecap’s Mo Chara terrorism case adjourned until September

A decision on the terrorism case brought against Kneecap's Mo Chara has been adjourned until September. The Irish rapper faces criminal proceedings after being accused of displaying a flag in support of Hezbollah during a gig at the O2 Forum in Kentish Town, London, last year. The Lebanese political party and militant group is proscribed as a terror organisation by the UK Government, meaning demonstrations of support for them is illegal. Mo Chara, real name Liam Óg O hAnnaidh, has […]

todayAugust 21, 2025 15

Music Production

Paul van Dyk exhibits Roland TR-808 played on ‘For An Angel’ at Synthesizer Museum Berlin

Paul van Dyk is exhibiting his Roland TR-808 at the Synthesizer Museum Berlin. It will remain on display until next year. The iconic drum machine, which is ubiquitous within electronic and dance music culture, was used by van Dyk on a number of his tracks. These include his 1994 anthem, 'For An Angel', and its subsequent 1998 'E-Work Remix', named after the landmark Berlin club where the artist held an early residency. "This Roland 808 has been with me since […]

todayAugust 21, 2025 15

Festivales

Tomorrowland’s Symphony of Unity orchestra announces debut solo concert

Tomorrowland’s Symphony of Unity orchestra has announced their debut solo concert, which will take place on 11th November at Antwerp Expo. At the event, Symphony of Unity will perform a specially curated performance of fresh arrangements alongside beloved anthems, their own original tracks, and unique reinterpretations. The Symphony of Unity orchestra first appeared at the Belgian festival in 2015, returning in 2019 for a two-hour showcase at Tomorrowland and two shows at the Amsterdam Ziggo Dome with the Netherlands’ Metropole […]

todayAugust 13, 2025 47

Music Production

I. JORDAN remixes Tusks’ ‘Adore’: Listen

I. JORDAN has remixed Tusks' single 'Adore' as part of an upcoming remix package. Listen to it below. The London-based songwriter and producer has enlisted the Doncaster-born artist, as well as TAAHLIAH and Sm^sher, for a series of remixes of tracks off her 2024 album 'GOLD'. The next two edits will be shared at a later date. "I love the way I. JORDAN has completely reimagined the track — they've injected so much energy and summer into it with such a nice […]

todayAugust 6, 2025 27

Music Production

Amelie Lens remixes Anyma’s ‘Voices In My Head’: Listen

Amelie Lens has remixed Anyma's collaboration with ARGY and Son Of Son, 'Voices In My Head'. Out now via her own EXHALE label, the remix follows the release earlier this year of the original song as part of Anyma's 'The End Of Genesys' project. Lens' take on the track transforms it into a crunching, peak-time techno banger. Speaking about the remix, the DJ and producer said: "When I heard the original 'Voices In My Head' track for the first time, […]

todayAugust 2, 2025 66