Author: Mike Nicholas

Skrillex has multiple new albums on the horizon and his latest social media update confirms the “first album” is nearing completion. “Starting final mixes on this first album…” he writes in the screenshot below, “loving how this is sounding.” When he received a GRAMMY nod for his work on “Midnight Hour,” the producer also took […]

Diplo has a country project that happens to be doing quite well right now under his given name, Thomas Wesley. He already has a double-platinum single, which is a collaboration with the Jonas Brothers, and a performance at Stagecoach, the largest country festival in the US, under his oversized belt buckle. Now, there’s an album underway. Diplo took […]

Millions of people around the world are currently self-isolating because of the COVID-19 outbreak and shows and gigs are being cancelled/postponed (see our full list here) as a result, which means our social calendar is now pretty much non-existent. But Netflix has provided the ideal way to watch all of your favourite shows in self-isolation […]

With COVID-19 seeing gigs cancelled and postponed left, right and centre, this is the next best thing for some in lockdown. A video is going viral, showing a balcony session taking place in Palermo, Italy — with “social distancing” a thing in 2020, it’s nice to see the community still alive and coming together during […]

Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern yesterday announced all “mass gatherings” of 500 or more should be cancelled amidst the COVID-19 outbreak. Of course that’s seeing gigs cancelled and postponed left, right and centre so we’ve compiled a list of events that have been postponed/cancelled due to the virus. A Night of Drum & Bass Festival – […]

Ultra Music Festival in Miami has officially been cancelled. After the latest meeting with Miami City officials amid the coronavirus outbreak, the festival has made the difficult decision to cancel its main 2020 event. This will be the first time that it will not go on as planned since the festival started in 1999. According […]

New Music Friday is looking ?? this week. Huge drum and bass duo Dimension and Culture Shock have announced the release date for their debut collaboration and don’t worry you won’t have to wait long at all. Just a few months ago a photo of them in the studio was shared by Dimension simply titled […]

I think it’s fair to say it is the year of Montell2099. After recently being signed to RL Grime’s Sable Valley label and a huge summer playing huge sets at Rhythm & Vines, Soundsplash and more, plus upcoming bookings at Tomorrowland and his first headline gig in Auckland next month, it’s no wonder we’re stoked […]

There’s no denying how hot drum and bass is right now and it seems everyone is jumping on the band wagon. Including Flume who has just announced a new drum & bass collaboration with Toro y Moi. The news finally became official via Instagram – the track is called ‘The Difference” and will be officially […]

Fun fact, but Avicii’s “Wake Me Up” was actually the first song to hit 200 million streams on Spotify, where it held the streaming record for over a year before it was surpassed by Ed Sheeran. But now “Wake Me Up” just hit another milestone. One of Avicii’s most famous songs, one could say his most […]

While most people were out spending time with their significant other or friends, workaholic DJ/producers Alison Wonderland and Dillon Francis chose to spend their Valentine’s Day in the studio. On Twitter, Alison Wonderland (real name Alexandra Sholler) shared an image of the duo hard at work on their second collaboration. The latest track will follow up last year’s “Lost […]

We’re absolutely fizzing to finally announce Pulzar FM’s fresh new lineup and schedule changes for 2020. AFTA DINA MINT are joining the Pulzar team with a brand new show every Wednesday night from 6-8pm! Made up of Andrew Ellis and Ben Moore, AFTA DINA MINT is a Christchurch based Future Bass/House duo who have been making […]

GRAMMY nominees were announced yesterday morning, including a nomination for Skrillex for “Midnight Hour” with Boys Noize featuring Ty Dolla $ign. This is his 13th GRAMMY nomination. The producer took to social media to express his thanks to everyone who supported the track, stating “we would not be here if it wasn’t for you.” But he didn’t end […]

The Recording Academy has announced it’s nominees for the 62nd annual Grammy Awards, and electronic music is well represented. That’s not to say some of EDM’s familiar faces aren’t included. Skrillex, Boys Noize and Ty Dolla $ign nabbed a nomination for “Midnight Hour,” as did Flume for his Hi This Is Flume mixtape. They were joined, however, by more cerebral artists like Bonobo, The Chemical Brothers, RÜFÜS […]

DJane Mag just put out its annual all-female list of Top 100 DJs worldwide. Leading the pack, iconic dance duo Nervo have taken home the top spot, closely followed by Alison Wonderland at No. 2 and MATTN at No. 3. Nina Kraviz, Krewella, Rezz and more make up the Top 10. This year, Anna Lunoe, Deborah De Luca, Mija, Nora En Pure, TOKiMONSTA, Amelie Lens and more represent with some of the strongest raw DJ talent the […]

23-year-old Christchurch DJ-Producer, Unlike You has today released his brand new debut track ‘Reset.’ After playing in the Christchurch scene for over a year, providing support for big names such as JAUZ, ShockOne, Luude, Enschway, Troyboi and even playing New Years festival, Rhythm & Alps, Unlike You has begun producing original tracks. ‘Reset’ is released […]

Melbourne producer Dom Dolla, has recently seen a meteoric rise to fame following the release of his global tech-house hit ‘Take It’. Delivering hit single after hit single, producing remixes for the biggest names in the industry, touring the world over and taking on stages at some of the world’s most renowned festivals, all whilst being named Pete […]

Noisia, one of dance music’s most respected and beloved acts, just dropped a bombshell by announcing their break up. In an official statement by the trio, the trio cites that creative differences are what mainly influenced their decision to split up after almost 20 years of being together. With that being said, they still plan […]

Skrillex and Diplo’s iconic Jack Ü project has been inactive for years now, leaving us wondering if the duo will ever get back together again. Their debut 2015 EP still serves as the gold standard as far as EDM projects go. Well, interestingly Diplo just shared an Instagram post that has got us incredibly excited for a possible Jack Ü […]

Kiwi producer, MTC (MaxTheCannon) has made a DnB remix of New Zealand’s National Anthem and we’re not sure how we feel about it.. It feels only right that there be a DnB edit considering just how much we love the genre in Aotearoa but honestly, we just want to hear this played out at the next […]

Christchurch producer, Blueprint has just teamed up with Aussie, Loca on a brand new of flip of the latest Hermitude track, “Northern Lights.” Loca has previously teamed up on tracks with NXSTY and Avance, and has recently supported Godland’s on her “4 U Only Tour.” Meanwhile Blueprint continues to go from strength to strength with […]

Earlier this year, a study found that low frequency music, such as dubstep, disrupted normal mosquito behaviours like feeding and mating. The research went viral because it specifically used the iconic Skrillex EP ‘Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites’ to study mosquitoes reactions. While listening to Skrillex, the mosquito attacked less often, and got down and dirty less often. […]

Diplo has asked his followers to stop calling him ‘daddy’, and it created a number of hilarious responses from accounts including Pornhub. This plea was made in a tweet that Diplo, born Thomas Wesley Pentz Jr., shared on Sunday morning at the start of Father’s Day. ‘Stop calling me daddy my kids are getting confused,’ […]

Last month, we heard about the goat that hit up Movement music festival in Detroit. Over the pond, there’s a camel raving it up with his owner as they take on festivals together. Kokoso and the owner were recently spotted roaming the crowds at Land Beyond Festival in East Brighton Park. Rebecca Fosset and her daughter head up A J Camels, a company that […]

Valentino Khan released his new song “Pony” a month ago, and now he’s followed it up with a spoof commercial on his YouTube channel inspired by the single. Mocking electric scooter services like LimeBike and Bird, “PONY: How It Works” advertises stick horses that, according to the narrator, have been distributed around Los Angeles by the thousands. The […]

Fans have been waiting in anticipation all week for Flume‘s latest release. Over the past few months, Flume has been making major waves with his experimental Hi This Is Flume mixtape and intricate follow-up single “Friends,” before revealing the date for his next release. Arriving in the form of a shiny new single, Flume has teamed […]

It’s been a little less than three months since Flume dropped his Hi This Is Flume mixtape and following single “Friends.” Now, Streten is preparing to drop his next mixtape or song on June 12. The release date is extremely close to what fans on reddit had speculated last month based on their theory of seasons; close, […]

Swedish House Mafia were scheduled to headline the third and final night of Ultra Korea over the weekend. Unfortunately, due to “unforeseen circumstances,” the trio cancelled their performance. In a statement to fans, the group said, “They apologize to the fans and hope to perform in Korea soon.” Ultra Korea was one stop of many […]

Skrillex went live on Instagram over the weekend and shared with fans a lot, including some unreleased music and plans for the future. Included in the stream was his collaboration with TroyBoi called “War Cry,” and some even better news… it’s apparently coming out this week. The OWSLA head has already had quite the year […]

Last week Matthew Koma let loose a scathing social media post accusing Zedd of a multitude of professional improprieties as well as a “toxic” and “self serving” personality. The post went viral with many people quickly jumping to his side of the story, with fewer people waiting for more information. Zedd has finally responded, tangentially addressing the various […]

There’s nothing quite like the life of a DJ, which is why it’s so eye-opening to watch documentaries play out of our favourites. Greats like Avicii, Swedish House Mafia, Flume, Daft Punk, Zedd and more have shared their unique musical journeys with the world through a camera lens. Each of these artists has a story to be told — and these are […]

Martin Garrix was performing at Omnia Las Vegas during his residency when he suffered an injury last night. The superstar DJ/producer tried to push through his set before the pain set in and he realised just how serious the injury actually was. He apparently hurt his ankle jumping off stage and resorted to hopping on one […]

Christchurch locals DUZRA & Jessie Starr have just teamed up for their new single, “I Know How.” It’s DUZRA‘s second release since he dropped “Origins” earlier this year and it’s also Jessie Starr‘s second official release since “Mrs. Jones” last year. They premiered the tune during their chat with Mike on Pulzar FM’s Banging Breakfast […]

Urbandawn has just released his highly anticipated new release, “Come Together” featuring the vocals of Tyson Kelly on Hospital Records. The track remakes the classic tune by legendary British band The Beatles, with a unique drum and bass twist. Support for the initial bootleg poured in from dance music heavyweights such as Andy C, DJ […]

The second single from Avicii’s posthumous album TIM was just released today. In addition to “Tough Love” and “SOS,” fans will receive 10 additional never before released songs to feast their ears upon, all finished after the producer’s death last April. TIM is now available for pre-order via iTunes, Google Play, and the Official store. With that – the full tracklist has been […]

The new EP from Dog Blood is coming, and it’s coming soon! Skrillex has announced that the next EP from his musical partnership with Boys Noize is coming out May 31st, and there will be some collaborations with other artists on it. This is the first EP from the duo since Middle Finger Pt. 2 in 2013 and we’re desperately […]

A meeting this week with the Miami City Council was expected to define Ultra Music Festival’s fate, Ultra has beaten the meeting with the announcement that it has “voluntarily terminated” its license with the city. “After listening to feedback from many of you, it is clear that the festival experience on Virginia Key was simply […]

Users on Tinder can now access Festival Mode, a way to connect ahead of your favourite festivals. Just opt into Festival Mode, choose which festival(s) you’ll be attending and you’ll have a badge highlighting your upcoming festival destination. Then you’re ready to swipe, match and chat with other users attending the same festival. Festival Mode began […]

What So Not took the stage at Ubbi Dubbi fest over the weekend and not even a concussion could stand in his way. Unfortunately, the producer smacked his head on a “low hanging LED wall” while climbing up onto the stage. He didn’t realize how serious it was until he couldn’t figure out how to select what to play. Major […]

After announcing his newfound country star moniker Thomas Wesley, Diplo is back with new country-flavored music with an official remix of Lil Nas X’s viral sensation ‘Old Town Road.’ The track arrives right after the producer’s Stagecoach Festival performance, where he brought out both Nas X and Billy Ray Cyrus for a surprise performance of the track (see below). […]

Over the weekend, Martin Garrix, Macklemore, and Fall Out Boy all shared the phrase “I got this feeling on a Summer day” on social media, along with a picture. Between the sameness of the caption and the timing of the posts (all within 10 minutes), it was clear that these three were in cahoots and were teasing something. What we […]

Loud Luxury have recently risen to fame with their huge bangers, “Body” and follow up, “Love No More.” But it’s definitely not every day you see Gordon Ramsay hop behind the decks and put on a pair of headphones. He might not have actually DJ’d at all, but it was one hell of an epic […]

Illenium is well known as one of the nicest, most genuine artists in EDM. So, upon having to cancel his recent tour leg, Nick aka Illenium has taken to social media to explain why to disappointed fans. In his post, he explains that his girlfriend suffered a “major health issue” that left her hospitalized for 5 […]

It’s been a year since Tim Bergling, famously known as Avicii left this world behind. The beloved DJ/producer suddenly and tragically passed away on April 20, 2018, taking his own life. His music touched us and the entire EDM community beyond words. Countless DJs and musicians of all kinds are remembering Avicii. See some of […]

We’ve been waiting for this! Just a few months ago, Skrillex had denied rumours of a new album, rumours started by Diplo, but it seems that’s all changing now. In a flurry of tweets he just semi-announced a new album – or a new project at least (he doesn’t know what to call it yet). Story by YourEDM.com

DJ Snake is always up to something and has an endless amount of collabs up his sleeve. It now appears he and Khalid have something in the works. When famous artists upload photos together, our minds immediately jump to one thing — collaboration. We already know DJ Snake is constantly seeking out new artists to work with […]

Dillon Francis is getting his own animated comedy titled, ‘Gerald’s World‘ — and we’re here it! Not only has the DJ/producer made a name for himself as a fun loving, practical jokester in the music industry, his comedic side has brought laughs to millions across the world in other forms. His multiple personalities (i.e. DJ […]

What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas… but I guess that doesn’t apply to Coachella. Someone looking up to the ferris wheel over the weekend caught something they weren’t expecting: an act of oral sex. Now, there’s nothing wrong with oral sex, but when it’s in the view of the public, especially at an all-ages […]

Christchurch lads AFTA DINA MINT aka Ben & Andrew have just released their second single, “Hold Me.” They premiered the tune during their first radio interview on Pulzar FM’s Banging Breakfast with Mike and it’s BIG! On air Mike described the new release as “next level” going on to say, “you can definitely see a […]

A brand new song by the late Avicii has arrived. It’s called “SOS” and it features Aloe Blacc, who previously featured on the producer’s mega-hit “Wake Me Up.” Listen below. The new single is on the posthumous Avicii album Tim, which will be released June 6. All proceeds from the record will go to the nonprofit founded in […]

Back in February, Marshmello made a simple tweet: he needed to do a song with Cardi B this year. Queue yesterday on Cardi B’s Instagram story (video below) and she’s very clearly hinting at a new song with the saccharine performer. “Wonder what marshmallow man wants from me. He sent these delicious cupcakes. Is it… is it… […]

Kiwi dance duo Lee Mvtthews have just released a video for their latest banger, ‘Let Me Go’. ‘Let Me Go’ feat Embher is an energetic and euphoric anthem, cleverly laced with melancholic undertones. The song has been a summer hit for Lee Mvtthews, ripping up festivals across the country. Just like a whirlwind romance, ‘Let Me Go’ is intriguing and addictive – a self-destructive […]

A brand new Avicii album will be released in June, a year after his unexpected death. Tim will be comprised of songs the DJ, real name Tim Bergling, worked on in the months leading up to his death. Producers on the album say the songs were 75-80 percent done before his death. Many of them will […]

According to a recent scientific study, the way to avoid mosquito bites is to listen to electronic music – specifically dubstep by Skrillex. GETTY IMAGES   Sound is “crucial for reproduction, survival, and population maintenance of many animals,” says a team of international scientists specialising in mosquitoes and the diseases they carry. They subjected adults […]

Everyone’s favourite Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern has announced this morning she will be making her return to DJing! APRIL FOOLS! As much as we’d LOVE for this to be true, unfortunately we can’t see this happening anytime in the near future!

Fresh off the release of his stunning mixtape “Hi This Is Flume” last week, Flume just dropped ANOTHER brand new single. This release is definitely the Flume we remember from his album Skin – a soaring vocal from Reo Cragun with Flume’s signature percussion arrangements and vocal chops are irresistibly and instantaneously catchy. Listen for yourself below: […]

If one thing’s for sure, Diplo is not holding back this year. Diplo has already started the year by dropping his impressive Europa EP, which will soon be followed by LSD’s debut album next month Diplo has now gone one step further by announcing that he’ll be releasing eight new records over the course of the summer starting […]

In less than a month it will have been a year since Avicii passed away of suspected suicide, and his surviving family members intend to mark the occasion with something permanent. They have announced that April 20th, 2019 will mark the launch of the Tim Bergling Foundation. Initially, the foundation will provide support for organisations working towards suicide […]

On Saturday April 13 in Auckland and Wednesday April 17 in Christchurch the New Zealand music industry will come together to present two concert events YOU ARE US/AROHA NUI to raise funds and donate all proceeds from ticket sales to the Our People, Our City fund which was set up by the Christchurch Foundation helping […]

In a collaboration no one could’ve seen coming, ZHU has leaked that he’ll be dropping a track with Disclosure this week. According to a now-deleted Instagram Story on ZHU’s account, the duo of electronic giants are gearing up for one of the biggest collaborations of the year. ZHU is still reeling in acclaim of his Ringo’s Desert album while Disclosure are hot off the […]

Brownies & Lemonade has the scoop on one of the most elusive acts in dance music — Dog Blood. The rare duo consisting of Boys Noize and Skrillex are known to pop up on lineups here and there, but whether or not they’ve been working on new music together has remained a mystery until now. B&L is here to confirm that both […]

Today it’s International Women’s Day and to celebrate we’ve compiled a list of just a few female DJ’s you should definitely know about!   Alison Wonderland   Anna Lunoe   Nicole Moudaber   Rezz   TOKiMONSTA   Tigerlily   Jessica Audiffred   Happy International Women’s Day everyone! Story by Mike Nicholas

Keith Flint, the lead vocalist for The Prodigy’s hits such as ‘Firestarter’ and ‘Breathe’, died aged 49 this week after taking his own life. The news came as a shock to many in the dance community who were inspired by the band as they revolutionised electronic music in the 90’s.   WHERE TO GET HELP: […]

Keith Flint, the fiery frontman of British dance-electronic band The Prodigy, has been found dead at his home near London, the band said. He was 49. Prodigy co-founder Liam Howlett said in an Instagram post that Flint had taken his own life over the weekend. “I’m shell shocked … confused and heart broken,” he wrote. […]

TroyBoi and Skrillex working together is news that is bound get any dance music fan excited. Recently at one of his shows, TroyBoi unexpectedly dropped a ID of the collaboration between the two, and it’s sounding so good! Check out a clip of the track below Story by runthetrap.com

Marshmello has announced his next collaboration is with CHVRCHES. The long list of unexpected Marshmello collaborators grows one more today with the announcement of a CHVRCHES and Marshmello collaboration titled “Here With Me.” As with many of Marshmello’s new track announcements, this one comes close to the release date, next Friday, March 8. Stay tuned […]

Avicii touched the lives of nearly every single person in the EDM community. Even in death, his legacy lives on — and the video below is an excellent representation of his lasting impression on dance culture. Recently, the producer was honored with a posthumous award at the Grammy Gala known as Grammisgalan in Sweden. His father, Klaus Bergling, proudly accepted on his son’s […]

Diplo appears in the new Detective Pikachu movie! His cameo is revealed in the latest official trailer. Given the DJ/producer is stationed behind the DJ booth in the split-second clip, he’s already in character for the role. He appears doing what he does best — setting the scene for the party. The extent of Diplo’s part is unclear […]

Martin Garrix runs like a well-oiled machine, releasing original music and superstar collaborations at an impressive rate. Most recently, he dropped “No Sleep” with Bonn, and before that it was “Dreamer” with Mike Yung. Now, Garrix is here letting us know there’s plenty more music on the way. In a recent sit-down interview at Ultra Australia, Garrix revealed he has “so much” […]

Ultra Music Festival hosted its first full festival event in Australia this past weekend, headlined by The Chainsmokers, Martin Garrix, and Marshmello. The event was held over two days, once in Sydney and another day in Melbourne. Among those performing was Australian Melbourne bounce artist Will Sparks, who has become the subject of multiple accusations of […]

The Chainsmokers have let us in on the secrets to their hit song “Closer” — and a lot more. Thanks to their new vlog “About A Week Ago…” fans are able to get inside the minds of Alex Pall and Andrew Taggart. It’s all about their music, their lifestyle, and what makes them The Chainsmokers. In this […]

In the days following the release of Netflix’s FYRE documentary, only one scene was on everyone’s mind: Andy King’s ridiculous fellatio story. The tale of how founder Billy McFarland asked King to perform a sexual act in order to release water from customs on the island became a quick meme and made its rounds. During an interview […]

JOYRYDE’s album is nearing and he has finally let us in on the lead single. “I’m Gone” is set to be released this Friday the 22nd. The producer’s forthcoming debut album, Brave was expected out last year, but experienced a delay due to “technical difficulties.” Finally, we’ll get to hear the first glimpse of the project in […]

Diplo has finally spilled details on his Europa EP, including a drop date and a full tracklist. Hot off a recent Grammy win, the producer is setting himself up for another stellar release. So far, we’ve heard “Boom Bye Bye” featuring Niska and “New Shapes” featuring Octavian and that’s only just a glimpse of what’s to come. New artwork reveals six total tracks […]

Belgian musician Netsky has poked fun at Air New Zealand’s notorious ‘It’s Kiwi Safety’ video, offering to produce music for their next attempt. The ‘Here With You’ hitmaker is set to play gigs in Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington, Hamilton and Dunedin over the next few weeks. Netsky flew Air New Zealand and on Monday joined the […]

Martin Garrix is gearing up for another collaboration! This time, it’s “No Sleep” featuring Bonn. This production is dropping next week so that’s a reasonable amount of time to anticipate the new release. Of course, his fan base is already going crazy for “No Sleep” — a sequel to “High On Life,” also featuring Bonn. […]

Everyone’s been wondering when Skrillex is putting out his next album. Turns out, it was another case of the Mandela effect at work. Speaking to Billboard about the release of the music video for his new song with Hikaru Utada for Kingdom Hearts 3, Skrillex clarified that the rumours about an album were just that… rumours. It definitely doesn’t help […]

Fortnite is easily one of the most popular video games ever, and yesterday it made history with a virtual Marshmello concert. According to an inside source, Fortnite had 10 million concurrent players during the event. This is interesting considering back in November it was determined that Fortnite had 200 million total players and 8.3 million was the concurrent peak. […]

The internet is a crazy place. One minute you’re talking about sucking dick for water at Fyre Festival, the next you’re being approached about TV series. If you’ve watched Netflix’s documentary FYRE, then you know the story of Andy King, the man who was prepared to go down on a customs officer to release four 18-wheeler trucks filled with Evian […]

DJ Snake, Selena Gomez, Ozuna, and Cardi B have some serious celebrating to do. Their mega collaboration “Taki Taki” just hit one billion plays on YouTube and it’s still on the rise! Not even four months after the debut of the official “Taki Taki” music video and it has achieved one of the greatest honors as part of the “Billion View Club.” […]

Exciting news for Darude and dance music fans in Finland! Darude will represent his homeland in the Eurovision Song Contest this year. For anyone who hasn’t witnessed the international song competition — each participating country will submit an original song that will be performed live on radio and television. Then, votes will be cast for the various countries’ songs […]

Recently Chris Emerson (aka What So Not) did one of the coolest ‘tours’ we’ve ever seen a DJ do: he drove around Sydney, playing a total of seven house parties in just one night. Now we’ve been treated to an official recap video of the event, along with the news that What So Not plans on ‘taking […]

It appears as though two EDM heavyweights may be working on a track together. Ekali is one of the fastest-rising stars in bass music right now, whereas Skrillex‘s monumental breakout took place nearly a decade ago. It makes sound business sense for both artists to converge on a piece of music, and according to Ekali’s Instagram Story […]

Yesterday, the first round of artists for Tomorrowland 2019 were announced, including The Chainsmokers, Above & Beyond, NGHTMRE & Slander Present Gud Vibrations, Fisher, and more. Today, fans get a look at the second round of artists and it just keeps getting better and better. Aly & Fila | Armand van Helden | Camelphat | Claptone Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike […]

This weekend Epic Games is throwing a Marshmello concert literally inside of their best-selling video game Fortnite. It seems to be common for EDM stars to capitalize on the ever-growing eSports market at the moment. Last month saw Twitch star Tyler “Ninja” Blevins deliver a “soundtrack to gaming,” and this month Minecraft hosted the biggest virtual music festival to date. Thanks to a […]