Week 38 in electronic music: RÜFÜS DU SOL become the first electronic act past $100M on a tour, GTA VI's soundtrack goes heavy on dance, Noisia announce a reunion, Darude remixes 'Sandstorm' for the first time in 20 years, Charlotte de Witte gives an EP to charity, and the scene mourns ALESSA. [2026-38]

RÜFÜS DU SOL's $100M Record, GTA VI Goes Electronic & Noisia Return – WTEMN #211

Darude has released 'Sandstorm (Storm 25 Mix)' — the first-ever official remix of his iconic anthem in over two decades, rebuilt from scratch for his STORM 25 anniversary tour.

Darude Remixes 'Sandstorm' for the First Time in Over 20 Years

The GTA VI soundtrack album lands 19 November 2026 with electronic heavyweights: Fred again.., Daft Punk's Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo and French Touch pioneer Étienne de Crécy.

Fred again.., Daft Punk's Guy-Manuel and Étienne de Crécy Land on the GTA VI Soundtrack

Drum & bass pioneers Noisia are reuniting, with their first show since their farewell tour set for Amsterdam's Melkweg on 4 December 2026 — and new works-in-progress on the way.

Noisia Are Back: Trio Return to the Stage at Amsterdam's Melkweg on December 4

RÜFÜS DU SOL have become the first electronic act to gross over $100 million on a single tour, with their Inhale/Exhale World Tour bringing in $158M across 1.7 million fans.

RÜFÜS DU SOL Become First Electronic Act to Cross $100 Million on a Tour

Charlotte de Witte's 'The Resistance' EP arrives on KNTXT on 24 September, with all proceeds going to The Nighttime Foundation to protect nightlife culture worldwide.

Charlotte de Witte Drops 'The Resistance' EP on KNTXT, All Proceeds to Charity

Japanese DJ, producer and classically trained pianist ALESSA has died suddenly at 33. She staged Japan's first DJ-and-orchestra concert and released on Kryder's Sosumi Records.

ALESSA, Japanese DJ, Producer and Classically Trained Pianist, Dies at 33

Week 37 in electronic music: Maceo Plex debuts on Rekids, Jeff Mills announces a new Tomorrow Comes The Harvest album, Sasha & John Digweed join Carl Cox at UNVRS, The Magician's 'I Follow Rivers' remix passes a billion streams, US CD sales surge, and Ferry Corsten reveals forgotten aliases. [2026-37]

Maceo Plex's Rekids Debut, a Billion-Stream Remix & CDs Roar Back – WTEMN #210

Trance legend Ferry Corsten has revealed some of his long-forgotten production aliases, including Elektrika and A Jolly Good Fellow, pointing fans to Discogs to find the rest.

Ferry Corsten Reveals Forgotten Aliases Including Elektrika and A Jolly Good Fellow

Jeff Mills' improvisational project Tomorrow Comes The Harvest has announced a new album 'The Forbidden Planet', out 20 November 2026 on Axis Records.

Jeff Mills' Tomorrow Comes The Harvest Announces New Album 'The Forbidden Planet'

The Magician's 2011 nu-disco remix of Lykke Li's 'I Follow Rivers' has crossed 1 billion Spotify streams — one of the most-streamed dance remixes ever, built organically with no major-label push.

The Magician's 'I Follow Rivers' Remix Crosses 1 Billion Spotify Streams

RIAA figures show US CD revenue jumped 58.6% in the first half of 2026 — with CD sales rising faster than vinyl for the first time in a decade, signalling a full physical-format resurgence.

CD Sales Revenue Jumps 58.6% in the US in H1 2026, Says RIAA

Sasha and John Digweed joined Carl Cox for a back-to-back at UNVRS Ibiza — the progressive duo's final Ibiza appearance of the season and one of the summer's most memorable White Isle moments.

Sasha & John Digweed Join Carl Cox at UNVRS Ibiza for Closing-Season B2B

Maceo Plex has made his debut on Radio Slave's Rekids label with the three-track 'Monster' EP — a snapshot of the producer at the peak of his current run.

Maceo Plex Makes Rekids Debut With Three-Track 'Monster' EP

Week 36 in electronic music: Amelie Lens drops her debut album 'AURA', David Guetta and ARTBAT release their Gotye remix, Anyma's Istanbul show is cancelled over 'satanic' claims, ADE passes 1,500 artists, Tiësto closes his UNVRS residency, and Dutch officials issue a PMMA red alert. [2026-36]

Amelie Lens' Debut Album, Guetta x ARTBAT & Anyma's Istanbul Row – WTEMN #209

Anyma has responded after his Istanbul show was cancelled over claims his ÆDEN visuals contained 'satanic references', accusing critics of using AI to manipulate his imagery out of context.

Anyma Breaks Silence After Istanbul Show Cancelled Over Alleged 'Satanic References'

David Guetta and ARTBAT have officially released their melodic-techno remix of Gotye's 2011 classic 'Somebody That I Used To Know' feat. Kimbra, after months as a festival ID.

David Guetta & ARTBAT Drop Long-Awaited Gotye 'Somebody That I Used To Know' Remix

Amsterdam Dance Event's second wave pushes its 30th-anniversary lineup past 1,500 artists, with Eric Prydz, Maceo Plex, Paul Kalkbrenner and Ben Klock among the additions.

ADE 2026 Crosses 1,500 Artists as Second Wave Lands for 30th Anniversary

Techno star Amelie Lens has released her debut album 'AURA' on her own EXHALE Records — 11 tracks spanning peak-time techno, acid and atmospheric passages.

Amelie Lens Releases Debut Album 'AURA' via EXHALE Records

The Netherlands' Trimbos Institute has issued a red alert after ecstasy pills tested positive for PMMA, a substance far more toxic than MDMA, with the warning spreading across dance-music communities.

Dutch Officials Issue Red Alert Over Ecstasy Pills Containing Lethal PMMA

Tiësto closed his UNVRS Ibiza Sunrise residency on 3 September with a trance-focused set bridging his mainstream hits and the classic trance canon that made his name.

Tiësto Delivers an Epic Trance Journey for His UNVRS Ibiza Sunrise Closing

Week 35 in electronic music: Swedish House Mafia turn an Ullevi storm cancellation into a free hometown rave, Anyma plays his first stadium and drops ÆDEN's debut compilation, Beastie Boys' Mike D goes solo, David Guetta's 'Nothing But The Beat' turns 15, Tomorrowland heads back to Shanghai, and GTA 6 leaks a CircoLoco station. [2026-35]

SHM's Free Gothenburg Rave, Anyma Goes Stadium & GTA 6 Meets CircoLoco – WTEMN #208

After a storm forced the cancellation of their biggest-ever Swedish show at Ullevi, Swedish House Mafia turned the setback into a free daytime rave at Gothenburg's Götaplatsen square.

Swedish House Mafia Throw a Free Gothenburg Rave After Ullevi Storm Cancellation

Anyma released ÆDEN Records' 15-track debut compilation 'Digital Renaissance Vol. I' on 28 August, days after playing his first-ever stadium show at Mexico City's Estadio GNP Seguros.

Anyma Drops ÆDEN's 'Digital Renaissance Vol. I' After First-Ever Stadium Show

A GTA 6 leak from an unfinished build appears to show a 'CircoLoco Records Radio' station — hinting at an Ibiza-flavoured dance music presence in Rockstar's game. Treat it as unverified.

GTA 6 Leak Points to a CircoLoco Records Radio Station

Beastie Boys founder Mike D has released his debut solo album 'Thank You' under the Mike D 5D moniker via Fontana — 13 tracks of post-electronic grooves, with a sold-out UK tour to follow.

Beastie Boys' Mike D Releases Debut Solo Album 'Thank You'

The Magic of Tomorrowland returns to Shanghai's Hero Dome on 17-18 October 2026, with Tiësto, Axwell, Lost Frequencies and more across a 360-degree 'Planaxis' underwater production.

The Magic of Tomorrowland Returns to Shanghai With Tiësto, Axwell and Lost Frequencies

David Guetta's 'Nothing But The Beat' turns 15 — the 2011 album that fused Ibiza house with global pop and helped define the EDM-crossover decade.

David Guetta's Landmark Album 'Nothing But The Beat' Turns 15

Week 34 in electronic music: John Summit sells out the LA Coliseum, Martin Garrix and U2 release the 'Fireflies' video, Alesso drops 'The One' EP, Rave The Planet draws 400,000 to Berlin, Tomorrowland posts record revenue, and Beyoncé is sued over a house sample. [2026-34]

John Summit's Stadium Milestone, Garrix x U2 & Tomorrowland's Big Numbers – WTEMN #207

Martin Garrix and U2 have released the cinematic music video for 'Fireflies', pairing Bono's vocals with Garrix's production, out via Darkroom Records.

Martin Garrix and U2 Unveil Cinematic Music Video for 'Fireflies'

Rave The Planet Parade 2026 drew around 400,000 people to Berlin on 23 August with 34 floats and 300+ artists, continuing the Love Parade legacy as a peaceful demonstration.

Rave The Planet Parade 2026 Draws 400,000 to Berlin With 34 Floats

WEAREONE.world, Tomorrowland's parent company, posted record 2025 revenue of €305.7 million and a €32.5 million net profit, underlining the festival's expansion into a global brand.

Tomorrowland's Parent Company Posts Record €305.7 Million in Revenue

Alesso has released his 'The One' EP via his own Body Hi label and Tomorrowland Music, featuring 'Smoke Machine' and 'Get Your Groove On'.

Alesso Unveils 'The One' EP With 'Smoke Machine' and 'Get Your Groove On'

John Summit has sold out the LA Memorial Coliseum for a 12 December 2026 show — the biggest headline of his career, closing his 'CTRL ESCAPE' North American tour.

John Summit Sells Out LA Memorial Coliseum for the Biggest Show of His Career

Beyoncé has been named in a copyright lawsuit alleging that 'Alien Superstar' from Renaissance used an unauthorised sample of Foremost Poets' 1998 house track 'Moonraker'.

Beyoncé Named in Lawsuit Over Unauthorised Sample of 1998 House Track

Week 33 in electronic music: a total solar eclipse crosses Ibiza and Iceland with Björk soundtracking totality, Michael Bibi & KETTAMA link with Wu-Tang Clan, Skrillex drops a UK garage cut with MPH, Eric Prydz maps a North American tour, and Anyma launches ÆDEN Records. [2026-33]

A Total Solar Eclipse, Bibi x Wu-Tang & Anyma's New Label – WTEMN #206

Eric Prydz has announced a 12-date Fall 2026 North American tour, teasing 'IDs incoming' — unreleased material set to feature across the setlists.

Eric Prydz Announces Fall 2026 North American Tour and Teases 'IDs Incoming'

Michael Bibi and KETTAMA have released 'MYSTERY OF RAW' on CircoLoco Records — an eight-year-in-the-making club flip of Wu-Tang Clan's 'Da Mystery of Chessboxin', made with the group's full blessing.

Michael Bibi & KETTAMA Unite With Wu-Tang Clan on 'MYSTERY OF RAW'

Skrillex and MPH have released 'Mirage', a UK garage collaboration sampling Red Rat's 'ShellyAnn', out via DisOrder/Capitol after being teased since EDC Las Vegas.

Skrillex and MPH Release Long-Teased UK Garage Collaboration 'Mirage'

Anyma has launched ÆDEN Records with a debut compilation 'Digital Renaissance Vol. I' and lead single 'Other Dimension' feat. Volkoder, distributed via Interscope/Virgin.

Anyma Launches ÆDEN Records With 'Digital Renaissance Vol. I' Compilation

Björk played a DJ set timed precisely to Iceland's total solar eclipse at Echolalia festival on 12 August 2026, wearing a balloon dress as totality hit.

Björk DJs Iceland's Total Solar Eclipse in a Balloon Dress at Echolalia Festival

A total solar eclipse passed over Ibiza at sunset on 12 August 2026, with Tiësto, Fisher and Martin Garrix among the DJs reacting and clubs staging dedicated events.

Ibiza Just Witnessed a Once-in-a-Lifetime Total Solar Eclipse

Week 32 in electronic music: the scene mourns William Orbit, Fred again.. and LATIN MAFIA drop a Mexico City mixtape, Sara Landry announces her second album, Tiësto plays a homecoming show at the Atomium, and Massive Attack are banned from Singapore. [2026-32]

Remembering William Orbit, Fred again..'s Mexico Mixtape & Tiësto's Homecoming – WTEMN #205

William Orbit, the British producer behind Madonna's 'Ray of Light' and a generation of electronic pop, has died at 69, with tributes from Madonna and Above & Beyond.

William Orbit, the Producer Who Defined '90s Electronic Pop, Has Died at 69

Eric Prydz has announced a UK Autumn 2026 tour, including a phones-free 'Concourse Only' return to Manchester's Warehouse Project after four years.

Eric Prydz Announces UK Autumn 2026 Tour and Warehouse Project Return

Sara Landry has announced her second album 'Divine Intervention', out 16 October 2026 on her HEKATE label, led by the Alex Farell collaboration 'Angel Dust'.

Sara Landry Announces Sophomore Album 'Divine Intervention' With Single 'Angel Dust'

Tiësto played a three-hour open-air set at Brussels' iconic Atomium on 31 July 2026, a career-spanning tribute to the Belgian club culture that shaped him.

Tiësto Delivers Historic Atomium Brussels Open-Air Show: 'A Full-Circle Moment'

Fred again.. and Mexico City trio LATIN MAFIA have released their joint mixtape '9 Months & 50 Hours', finished on a livestream and debuted at a sold-out Palacio de los Deportes show.

Fred again.. & LATIN MAFIA Release Joint Mixtape '9 Months & 50 Hours'

Massive Attack have been banned from performing in Singapore after displaying a Palestinian flag on stage at The Star Theatre, breaching the country's rules on foreign emblems.

Massive Attack Banned From Singapore After Displaying Palestinian Flag On Stage

Week 31 in electronic music: the scene mourns Kavinsky, Swedish House Mafia and Lykke Li finally release 'Happiness Is So Sad', Carl Cox and David Guetta play their first-ever B2B, Madonna and Kylie duet for the first time, and Tomorrowland confirms Ibiza for 2027. [2026-31]

Kavinsky's Passing, SHM x Lykke Li & a Madonna–Kylie First – WTEMN #204

Madonna and Kylie Minogue performed together for the first time ever, debuting a new unreleased song as a surprise at Madonna's Club Confessions party during WorldPride Amsterdam.

Madonna & Kylie Minogue Make History With Surprise Duet at WorldPride Amsterdam

Swedish House Mafia's collaboration with Lykke Li, 'Happiness Is So Sad', is finally out — after becoming a defining moment of the summer at Ushuaïa and Tomorrowland.

Swedish House Mafia & Lykke Li Drop 'Happiness Is So Sad'

Aphex Twin's 2001 album 'Drukqs' gets its first-ever reissue for its 25th anniversary via Warp Records, out 30 October 2026 across vinyl, CD and cassette.

Aphex Twin's 'Drukqs' Returns for 25th Anniversary Reissue via Warp Records

Carl Cox and David Guetta shared a DJ booth for the first time ever, playing a historic back-to-back at UNVRS Ibiza on 29 July 2026.

Carl Cox & David Guetta Play Their First-Ever B2B at UNVRS Ibiza

Kavinsky, real name Vincent Belorgey, the French producer behind 'Nightcall' and a defining voice of synthwave, has died at the age of 50.

Kavinsky, French DJ Behind Iconic 'Nightcall', Has Died at 50

Tomorrowland has confirmed its return to Ibiza in 2027 via its entrance destination board, listing the island alongside Belgium, Brazil, France, Las Vegas and Thailand.

Tomorrowland Officially Confirms Its Return to Ibiza in 2027

Calvin Harris closed the Tomorrowland 2026 Weekend 2 Mainstage on Saturday 25 July, capping his first-ever run at the Belgian festival — and his first show under the Tomorrowland banner since TomorrowWorld in 2013.

Calvin Harris Closes Tomorrowland 2026 Weekend 2, Ending a 13-Year Wait for His Belgium Debut

Count Henri d'Outremont, a 101-year-old Belgian WWII veteran, went viral dancing among the crowd at Tomorrowland 2026 — with fans calling him possibly the oldest raver ever.

101-Year-Old WWII Veteran Count Henri d'Outremont Steals the Show at Tomorrowland 2026

Week 30 in electronic music: Tomorrowland rolls into Weekend 2 with a 101-year-old raver and an Ibiza hotel rumour, Goldie and Palms Trax return, Gabry Ponte announces a circus-rave arena tour, and Luminate names electronic the fastest-growing genre in the US. [2026-30]

Tomorrowland Weekend 2, Goldie's Comeback & Dance Music's US Surge – WTEMN #203

Luminate's 2026 midyear report names electronic music the fastest-growing genre in the US, with artists like John Summit and Disco Lines driving the surge.

Electronic Music Is 2026's Fastest-Growing Genre in the US, Luminate Reports

Gabry Ponte sold out Milan's San Siro for a second straight year in front of 50,000+, and announced a 2027 arena tour, 'CIRCOTRON – The Dance Show'.

Gabry Ponte Sells Out San Siro Again, Unveils 2027 Arena Tour 'CIRCOTRON'

John Summit's Experts Only night at UNVRS Ibiza was cancelled after a power outage hit the new superclub, with a large crowd already inside.

John Summit's Experts Only at UNVRS Ibiza Cancelled After Power Outage

Palms Trax has released 'Soft Trance, Hard Gossip' on fabric Records — his first solo single in five years — ahead of the 'Keys To A Painted Garden' EP on 22 August.

Palms Trax Shares First New Single in Five Years, 'Soft Trance, Hard Gossip'

Tomorrowland is reportedly planning to open a branded hotel in Ibiza in 2027, blending its fantasy aesthetic with the island — though the festival has yet to officially confirm it.

Tomorrowland Reportedly Set to Open Its Own Hotel in Ibiza in 2027

Drum & bass pioneer Goldie has returned with 'Jungle Daze' feat. Natalie Williams on London Records — the start of a major new chapter, with a Royal Festival Hall show to follow.

Goldie Returns With New Single 'Jungle Daze' ft. Natalie Williams

FISHER closed his Tomorrowland 2026 Mainstage set — his fifth on the stage — with Avicii's 'Levels', tying into the festival's Avicii tribute experience.

FISHER Closes His Tomorrowland 2026 Mainstage Set With Avicii's 'Levels'

Sebastian Ingrosso brought Steve Angello onto the Tomorrowland 2026 Mainstage for a Swedish House Mafia heritage set, closing with new Lykke Li collaboration 'Happiness Is So Sad'.

Sebastian Ingrosso Brings Out Steve Angello for Swedish House Mafia Reunion at Tomorrowland

Week 29 in electronic music: Tomorrowland confirms Las Vegas for 2027, Charlotte de Witte drops a surprise psy-tinged Mainstage set, Like Mike steps back from touring for his health, and drum & bass mourns Lenzman. [2026-29]

Tomorrowland Goes To Vegas, Charlotte de Witte Goes Psy & The Scene Loses Lenzman – WTEMN #202

Charlotte de Witte played an unannounced Tomorrowland Mainstage set on Weekend 1's closing Sunday, closing out in full psytrance territory — one of the weekend's most left-field moments.

Charlotte de Witte Pulls Off a Psy-Tinged Surprise Techno Set on Tomorrowland's Mainstage

Swedish House Mafia will show the Spain vs Argentina World Cup final on giant screens at Ushuaïa Ibiza on Sunday 19 July, before rolling straight into their residency set.

Swedish House Mafia to Livestream World Cup Final at Ushuaïa Ibiza

Like Mike has cancelled his Tomorrowland 2026 Mainstage slot and a run of upcoming shows to focus on recovery from ongoing health issues. Dimitri Vegas will continue performing solo.

Like Mike Cancels Tomorrowland Shows and Takes Touring Break for Health

Tomorrowland has confirmed Las Vegas as a 2027 destination, revealed during Weekend 1 in Boom. It joins Belgium, France, Brazil, Ibiza and Thailand under the 'Uniting the World in 2027' banner.

Tomorrowland Officially Adds Las Vegas as New 2027 Destination

Local mayors and the provincial governor banned all fireworks at Tomorrowland 2026's opening weekend due to dry conditions and fire risk. Residents in Boom are split on the decision.

Tomorrowland 2026 Fireworks Banned Over Fire Risk — Locals React

Dom Dolla debuted 'Danger', a new collaboration with Solomun and Skepta, during his Hï Ibiza residency night — an unlikely three-way link-up with no release date confirmed yet.

Dom Dolla Premieres New Solomun & Skepta Collaboration 'Danger' at Hï Ibiza

Dutch drum & bass producer Lenzman, real name Teije van Vliet, has died aged 47 after a three-and-a-half year battle with kidney cancer. He founded the influential label The North Quarter.

Lenzman, Dutch Drum & Bass Icon and North Quarter Founder, Dies Aged 47

German producer Marten Hørger has delivered the official Parookaville 2026 anthem 'Rave', out now on Kontor Records ahead of the festival's July 17-19 return to Weeze Airport.

Marten Hørger Delivers Official Parookaville 2026 Anthem 'Rave'

Week 28 in electronic music: the John Summit and Pete Tong 'Missing' remix dispute goes public, Charlotte de Witte takes The Resistance XXL at Rock Werchter, Amnesia turns 50, and the scene loses Bonnie Tyler and Lauren Bennett. [2026-28]

Summit vs Tong, Charlotte Goes XXL & Dance Music Loses Two Voices – WTEMN #201

Amnesia Ibiza is celebrating 50 years with a 50-track anniversary compilation available on 10 vinyls or 5 CDs, spanning disco, house, trance and techno.

Amnesia Ibiza Marks 50 Years With a 50-Track Compilation Across 10 Vinyls

Welsh vocal icon Bonnie Tyler has died aged 74 in Portugal. David Guetta, who worked with her on the Hypaton collaboration 'Together', paid an emotional tribute.

Bonnie Tyler Dies Aged 74 — David Guetta Pays Tribute to 'Together' Collaborator

John Summit accused Pete Tong of taking their planned 'Missing' remix collaboration and releasing it with Franky Rizardo instead. Rizardo pulled out, Tong denies it. Here's the full timeline.

John Summit vs Pete Tong: The 'Missing' Remix Dispute, Explained

A new UK Music report puts music tourism at a record £11 billion from 24.7 million music tourists — while grassroots venues continue closing under rising costs.

UK Music Tourism Hits Record £11 Billion — But Grassroots Venues Keep Closing

Charlotte de Witte debuted an XXL version of her audiovisual show 'The Resistance' in The Barn at Rock Werchter on 10 July, filling Belgium's largest festival tent 40 minutes before showtime.

Charlotte de Witte Unveils XXL 'The Resistance' Production at Rock Werchter

Skrillex and Four Tet's two-hour back-to-back set from Kappa FuturFestival in Turin has been uploaded in full to YouTube — a genre-hopping run that's already in set-of-the-summer talk.

Skrillex & Four Tet's Genre-Shredding Kappa FuturFestival B2B Lands on YouTube

Lauren Bennett, who sang the hook on LMFAO's 'Party Rock Anthem' and was a member of G.R.L. and Paradiso Girls, has died at the age of 37.

Lauren Bennett, the Voice Behind LMFAO's 'Party Rock Anthem', Dies at 37

'Human' by David Guetta and Third Party featuring John Martin is out now on Tomorrowland Music, released 6 July 2026 ahead of Guetta's Tomorrowland Mainstage slot.

David Guetta & Third Party Team With John Martin on Tomorrowland Anthem 'Human'

Week 27 in electronic music: Madonna returns with a Martin Garrix collab, Skrillex and Solomun finally release 'Rumpta', ADE reveals 350+ artists, and Ibiza moves to freeze new nightclub licences. [2026-27]

Madonna Returns With Garrix, Skrillex Meets Solomun & Ibiza Shuts The Door – WTEMN #200

Four Tet has released a surprise 8-track, 37-minute album under a new alias called Wingdings, with every title written in the Wingdings font.

Four Tet Drops Surprise 8-Track Album Under Cryptic 'Wingdings' Alias

Madonna released 'Confessions II' on 5 July 2026, her first album in seven years, featuring a Martin Garrix collaboration titled 'Bizarre'.

Madonna Returns With 'Confessions II' Featuring Martin Garrix Collab 'Bizarre'

Skrillex and Solomun have released 'Rumpta' on Diynamic — their first official collaboration, after months of teasing it in b2b sets.

Skrillex & Solomun Finally Release First Collaboration 'Rumpta' on Diynamic

Amsterdam Dance Event has revealed a first wave of over 350 artists for its 30th anniversary edition, running 21-25 October 2026 across Amsterdam.

ADE 2026 Reveals First Wave With Over 350 Artists for 30th Anniversary

Q-dance has confirmed Defqon.1 returns to the Holy Grounds on 24-27 June 2027, and that 2026 ticket holders can either roll over or claim a full refund.

Defqon.1 Confirms 2027 Dates and Refund Options After Heatwave Cancellation

Ibiza's Tourism Intervention Plan (PIAT) will freeze new major nightclub licences. Existing venues including Pacha, Amnesia, Hï Ibiza, UNVRS, Ushuaïa and DC10 are unaffected.

Ibiza Set to Freeze New Nightclub Licences Under Tourism Intervention Plan

Bootshaus and local promoters have announced a free hardstyle rave in Cologne, offering Defqon.1 attendees an alternative after the festival was cancelled due to unprecedented extreme heat.

Bootshaus Hosts Free Hardstyle Rave Following Defqon.1 Cancellation

Martin Garrix and Ed Sheeran surprised a fan's wedding at Chicago's Adler Planetarium on 30 June, performing their collaboration 'Repeat It' after the couple sent a direct message.

Martin Garrix and Ed Sheeran Crash a Fan's Wedding in Chicago After a DM

Swedish House Mafia launched their 2026 Ushuaïa Ibiza residency on 30 June with a classics-heavy set and the world premiere of 'Happiness Is So Sad' with Lykke Li.

Swedish House Mafia Open Ushuaïa Ibiza Residency With Lykke Li World Premiere

Belgrade celebrated 35 years of house music with a daytime matinee at Vespa Bar, marking a milestone in the city’s long-standing electronic music culture.

Belgrade Celebrated 35 Years of House Music with Daytime Matinée at Vespa Bar

This week’s edition covers Armin van Buuren & Adam Beyer drop new techno-trance fusion ‘No Mercy’: Listen, Cara Delevingne releases new single ‘Need It’ co-written with Fiona Apple, Hardwell unveils full 2026 summer tour with Tomorrowland double-weekend, Parookaville and more, Axwell returns with new single ‘Whatever Turns You On’ featuring Bonn: Listen. [2026-26]

Big Drops & Big Tours: Van Buuren, Hardwell & Fatboy Slim Lead This Week's News  – WTEMN #199

Hagens Berman, the law firm behind the historic $260 billion tobacco settlement, has joined the class-action copyright lawsuit against AI music platforms Suno and Udio.

Law Firm Behind Historic $260B Settlement Joins Lawsuit Against Suno & Udio

Carl Cox has officially uploaded the full recording of his celebrated vinyl-only performance from Brighton On The Beach Festival to YouTube.

Carl Cox Uploads Full Vinyl-Only Brighton On The Beach Set To YouTube

Defqon.1 2026 has reportedly been cancelled due to an extreme heat warning and related safety concerns.

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RÜFÜS DU SOL's $100M Record, GTA VI Goes Electronic & Noisia Return – WTEMN #211

Darude Remixes 'Sandstorm' for the First Time in Over 20 Years

Fred again.., Daft Punk's Guy-Manuel and Étienne de Crécy Land on the GTA VI Soundtrack

Noisia Are Back: Trio Return to the Stage at Amsterdam's Melkweg on December 4

RÜFÜS DU SOL Become First Electronic Act to Cross $100 Million on a Tour