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Week 39 in electronic music: Calvin Harris sells out a record-breaking Australian tour, Boys Noize announces his first solo album in five years, Madonna teams with Charli xcx, ASOT Rotterdam 2027 reveals its first wave, the US passes a music tourism act, and Sasha & Digweed reissue 'Northern Exposure'. [2026-39]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

This week’s edition covers Elektron releases OS 1.55 for Analog Four and Analog Keys with Euclidean sequencer and more, Underworld reveal sprawling Live 2026 tour with chalkboard-scrawled date drop, Fred again.. to headline free event for trans+ songwriters and producers, Amelie Lens burst into tears as 15,000 fans sing ‘Happy Birthday’ to her: Watch. [2026-25]

This week’s edition covers Justin Hawkes announces second album ‘Now or Never’ with new single ‘Stomp’: Listen, Tove Lo & Stromae release ‘des fleurs’ from forthcoming album ESTRUS: Listen, Tiësto returns to Liverpool with Blackstone Street Warehouse debut, The Chemical Brothers’ ‘Leave Home’ turns 31 years old. [2026-24]

This week’s edition covers Ravosa’s ‘Bloom in silence’ captures the quiet side of healing: Listen, Madonna stuns Times Square with surprise 50,000-strong show and debuts ‘Love Sensation’, Members Only rave archive heads to Bonhams with £60K-£80K estimate, Tiësto announces first solo show in over a decade in Brussels at the Atomium. [2026-23]

This week’s edition covers Thomas Bangalter remixes ‘Circonvolutions’ for new CHANEL 12-inch vinyl: Listen, Far&High return to Unheard Music with new 5-track ‘Coda EP’: Listen, Frank Walker releases powerful sophomore album ‘Oasis’: Listen, Tomorrowland 2026 build-up begins at De Schorre as recreation area access tightens. [2026-22]

This week’s edition covers John Summit unveils CTRL ESCAPE Arena Tour across North America 2026, Above & Beyond close EDC Las Vegas 2026 with emotional Group Therapy sunrise set: Watch, Beastie Boys studio G-Son set for restoration as multi-purpose creative space in LA, Michael Bibi raises €51,670 for APAAC cancer charity with surprise Lío Ibiza pop-up. [2026-21]

This week’s edition covers Tiësto wins €17 million lawsuit against law firm over incorrect tax advice, Deep Dish unveil ‘Eating Hooks’ remix of Moderat on Global Underground: Listen, People who go to festivals are 21% happier, study finds, Black Coffee delivers historic orchestra show at Arènes de Nîmes: Watch. [2026-20]

This week’s edition covers Illegal rave law in France could jail organisers for up to six months, In Trance We Trust returns to Amsterdam Dance Event for first time in 8 years, The Chemical Brothers’ ‘Go’ goes viral after Netflix ‘Apex’ sync, EDC 2026 prepares for massive 30th anniversary event. [2026-19]

This week’s edition covers Klevgrand Skaka is on sale for $29, Antelope Audio InTune Performer is 89% off, iZotope releases RX 12 with new AI-powered audio repair and source separation tools, Carl Cox plays UNVRS Ibiza into first sunrise as 2026 season opens. [2026-18]

This week’s edition covers J Balvin & DJ Snake unveil new Ushuaïa Ibiza concept for two Sundays, TikTok #Techno grows 147% as electronic music dominates short-form [IMS Ibiza 2026 Report], Boards of Canada announce new album ‘Inferno’ after 13-year break, Carl Cox opens The Prodigy’s UK tour with a three-deck vinyl rave set. [2026-17]

This week’s edition covers MAD DUBZ and VKTM are stepping into a new era together with ‘HANDS UP’: Listen, Calvin Harris teases piano house anthem ‘Satisfy’ with Jazzy, Skrillex to headline Summer Smash 2026 alongside Playboi Carti & Lil Uzi Vert, David Guetta brings Jennifer Lopez on stage at Coachella 2026: Watch. [2026-16]

This week’s edition covers Elton John announces ‘The Remixes’ compilation featuring Purple Disco Machine, Claptone and The Blessed Madonna: Listen, A Joji statue was unveiled in Los Angeles after ‘Beautiful’ collaboration with Anyma, Abstraal & Citizen Kain Ignite the Dancefloor with ‘Gaazoline’ on Species: Listen, Apple Music releases rare Fred again.. B2B Thomas Bangalter DJ Mix: Listen. [2026-15]

This week’s edition covers HIFEELINGS and Dyzzy deliver emotionally driven single ‘FRIENDS?’: Listen, Swedish House Mafia b2b Eric Prydz at Ultra Miami 2026: our favorite moments, Armin van Buuren delivers ID-heavy mainstage set at Ultra Miami 2026: Relive, 14-year-old ELFIGO delivers eclectic set packed with classics at Tomorrowland Winter 2026: Relive. [2026-14]

This week’s edition covers Swedish House Mafia and friends to reunite at Ultra Music Festival, Skrillex delivers massive performance at Lollapalooza Argentina, Berlin apartment inspired by Berghain brings club culture into everyday living, Avicii played his final Ultra Music Festival 10 years ago. [2026-13]

This week’s edition covers Vinyl sales surpass $1 billion in the US as format continues historic rise, Premiere: Ihsa Kent unveils enticing new single ‘Murmurous’: Listen , Ultra Music Festival looks for long term deal in Miami despite concerns of locals, Gurning Rave guy spotted at the BRIT Awards 2026. [2026-12]

This week’s edition covers Excite Audio Releases Motion: Fractal – Now $39 in Limited-Time Sale, iZotope Introduces Creative Mixing Tool FXEQ – Now $29, 25 years later, Daft Punk’s ‘Discovery’ continues to shape electronic music, How AI Is Reshaping Music Creation and What It Means for Students . [2026-11]

This week’s edition covers Kappa FuturFestival suspends artists linked to ‘Techno files’ allegations: Listen, Dubai’s rising DJ Jeremy Gomez releases melodic house single ‘Take My Hand’: Listen, Moog Mariana bass synth plugin gets 40% discount, UJAM BRUTE Virtual Drummer Gets 75% Discount, Now Available for $29. [2026-10]

This week’s edition covers Eric Prydz announces EPIC Radio return after 5-year hiatus, Charlotte de Witte speaks out amid ongoing sexual misconduct allegations in techno scene, AI Could Bring Dead Artists Back With New Music, Says Fantracks CEO, The xx announce first concert in 6 years. [2026-09]

This week’s edition covers N-Trance return with first original single in 22 years, Chris Stussy announces debut album ‘Lost, Found & Forgotten…’: Listen, Deep Dish & Nicole Moudaber rework ‘Love Someone Else’: Listen, Noa Beach Club in Croatia under demolition amid State Inspectorate regulations . [2026-08]

This week’s edition covers Behringer BMX Brings the Classic Oberheim DMX Back at a Budget Price, Fred again.. releases ‘Lights Burn Dimmer’ with Jamie T: Listen, Boys Noize delivers new EP as he returns to the road with Nine Inch Nails, Innellea shares emotional message as he announces creative hiatus . [2026-07]

This week’s edition covers LabelWorx launches publishing division to give independent artists more control, Alesso announces upcoming single ‘Fade’ with Pendulum & 2026 North America tour , TOMORA announce debut album ‘Come Closer’, KSHMR delivers heartfelt message concerning career and self. [2026-06]

This week’s edition covers Deep Dish return to Global Underground with ‘#GU49 Dublin’, Paul van Dyk celebrates 1,000 episodes of VONYC Sessions with new music and global tour, Empire Of The Sun to make their Alexandra Palace debut this year, Axwell voices opinion on the Islamic Republic in latest post. [2026-05]

This week’s edition covers Tiësto reveals dates for 2026 Las Vegas residency, Sphere Entertainment plans ‘mini Sphere’ venue near Washington, D.C., mau5trap drops ‘We Are Friends Vol. 12’ Disk 1: Listen, Skrillex drops surprise ‘Kora’ EP. [2026-04]

This week’s edition covers Calvin Harris wins $13.5M in first phase of legal dispute against ex-manager , Frankie Knuckles’ unreleased DJ mix finally arrives on Apple Music, Bandcamp Becomes The First Major Platform to Ban AI-Generated Music, DJ Tennis announces fabric presents mix compilation. [2026-03]

The second edition of 2026 covers LANDR’s acquisition of Reason Studios, CES 2026 audio tech reveals, David Guetta & John Summit updates, Chicane and Kaeno music releases, Tomorrowland 2026 teasers, and more festival & community news. [2026-01 (Week #2)]

The first edition of 2026 covers Cyava’s artistic rise, Chemikkal’s latest Afro-house release, a dramatic Vintage Culture show interruption in Brazil, a tragic New Year’s Eve incident in Switzerland, renewed controversy surrounding the Avicii documentary, and essential festival picks for January 2026. [2026-01 (Week #1)]

New Year’s Eve Edition: We close out 2025 by revisiting the defining stories, unforgettable performances, and standout tracks of the year—alongside the final headlines of Week 52, including Tiësto’s Giza set, Dom Dolla’s stadium milestone, Tomorrowland controversies, and more.

Week 51 highlights: Jeff Mills’ legendary *Live at Liquid Room* finally hits streaming platforms, Anyma expands his cinematic universe with EJAE, Above & Beyond announce Group Therapy 700 at The Gorge, EDC Thailand secures its future, major DAW and plugin updates arrive, and more essential industry stories. [2025-12 (Week #51)]

Week 50 highlights: Sophia Mengrosso releases emotional single *Ghost You Became*, Tomorrowland opens pop-up store in Belgium, John Summit brings Experts Only to the UK, Avicii tribute concert streams in full, Tiësto announces historic Pyramids set, and more key industry stories. [2025-12 (Week #50)]

Week 49 highlights: Jeff Mills announces special event at Gloria RSO Berlin, Alison Wonderland releases fourth album *GHOST WORLD*, Tomorrowland announces 2026 dates, Martin Garrix confirms headline tour, Fred again.. releases new single *solo*, LMNT 115 drops *Paradise*, and industry support for UK musicians grows. [2025-12 (Week #49)]

Week 48 highlights: Moby celebrates 34 years of *Go*, Tiësto uploads full Dreamstate trance set, Madonna drops new *Bedtime Stories* EP, 808 Festival unveils 2025 lineup, Armada Music acquires Sonique catalog, new underground nightlife research surfaces, and major Black Friday plugin/music gear deals go live. [2025-11 (Week #48)]

Week 47 highlights: Skrillex drops new EP, Tiësto confirms new album, Creamfields launches new imprint, UK moves to outlaw ticket reselling, huge Black Friday plugin deals go live, FabFilter sale lands, and more. [2025-11 (Week #47)]

Week 46 highlights: Tiësto wipes socials hinting at a trance return, Ultra 2026 drops Phase 2, Robyn releases first single in 7 years, major Black Friday plugin sales land, Tomorrowland Winter reveals new mainstage, and more. [2025-11 (Week #46)]

Week 45 highlights: Charlotte de Witte drops debut album, Anyma & Solomun release “Till I Die,” Beatport sells Loopmasters, OpenAI rumored to develop AI music tool, and more. [2025-11 (Week #45)]

Week 44 highlights: SKAI talks inspirations, deadmau5 announces first album in 10 years, AlphaTheta launches OneLibrary, Tomorrowland expands to China, and more in music, festivals, and tech. [2025-10 (Week #44)]

Catch up on Week 42 electronic music news: Chris Martinez takes a wellness break, ADE boat experiences, Daft Punk vinyl release, and more in music, gear, and culture. [2025-10 (Week #42)]

Catch up on Week 41 electronic music news: John Summit channels the Burning Man spirit, Audius introduces Artist Coins, Ultra 2026 lineup drops, and more in music, gear, and culture. [2025-10 (Week #41)]

Catch up on Week 40 electronic music news: Sub Focus drops his fourth solo album, Roland unveils the TR-1000 drum machine, Fred again.. releases a new collab, and festival lineups, live shows, and industry updates you don’t want to miss. [2025-10 (Week #40)]

From Daft Punk’s Fortnite expansion and Coachella 2026 selling out, to Avicii’s manager breaking silence, Paul Kalkbrenner teaming with Depeche Mode, and Fred again.. teasing USB002, here are the top EDM headlines of Week 39. [2025-09 (Week #39)]

Week 38 brings major EDM news: ILLENIUM announces his futuristic ODYSSEY show at Las Vegas’ Sphere for 2026, while Amsterdam Dance Event prepares a historic 750th anniversary celebration in 2025. [2025-09 (Week #38)]

Week 37 brings electrifying news from the EDM world: Martin Garrix and Sebastian Ingrosso drop their official collab ‘Peace of Flood’ while Swedish House Mafia reveal a jaw-dropping 360° stage design for NYC. [2025-09 (Week #37)]

Week 36 covers Justus’ debut, Don Diablo rework, Tomorrowland Winter 2026, Martin Garrix at F1 Dutch GP, new music releases, plugin deals, and festival highlights. [2025-09 (Week #36)]

Week 35 covers Apple Music playlist imports, Pendulum’s comeback, Tomorrowland demolition, major collaborations, plugin sales, and Ibiza milestones. [2025-08 (Week #35)]

Week 34 covers Auto-Tune sales, major tour announcements, lost Avicii demos, album releases, tech innovations, and festival incidents. [2025-08 (Week #34)]

Week 33 brings Symphony of Unity’s first solo show, Armin’s new Ibiza concept, plugin freebies, festival controversies, heartfelt tributes, and legendary returns. [2025-08 (Week #33)]

Week 32 brings Armin & Garrix’s anticipated collab, Fatboy Slim at Café Mambo, huge plugin sales, industry updates, festival moments, and more. [2025-08 (Week #32)]

The biggest electronic music news this week: HARD Summer set times, Michael Bibi’s new single, Anyma’s Giza show, AI artist deals, and much more. [2025-07 (Week #31)]

Charlotte de Witte’s domination of Tomorrowland, Avicii’s unreleased legacy revived, tech-house weapons, murder investigations, and generative AI debates—here’s everything you missed in electronic music. [2025-07 (Week #30)]

From Tomorrowland’s dramatic stage fire to new AI-powered production tools and fresh music by B Jones, GRiZ, and more—here are the biggest electronic music stories. [2025-07 (Week #28)]

Explore this week’s hottest electronic music highlights: David Guetta’s new club anthem, Kappa FuturFestival review, FL Studio 2025 with AI tools, Tomorrowland news & more. [2025-07 (Week #28)]

Discover the top electronic music stories this week: new releases by Armin van Buuren & Alesso, festival highlights, tech updates, AI DAWs & more. [2025-07 (Week #27)]