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Best of Electronic Music News – Week 17, 2025 [April 20–26]
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Your ultimate roundup of the top stories, hottest releases, and biggest moments in electronic music this past week — don't miss a beat!
🎵 New Music Releases
Steve Angello & Sebastian Ingrosso unite on ‘No Enemies’: Listen
Swedish House Mafia icons Steve Angello and Sebastian Ingrosso are back together with "No Enemies," delivering a soaring progressive house anthem that feels both nostalgic and fresh.
Lorde ushers in new era with ‘What Was That’: Listen
Lorde returns with “What Was That,” blending indie-pop and electronic textures for a bold, refreshing sound that marks a striking new chapter in her career.
Global artists release nature-infused tracks for Earth Day 2025 to support conservation
A wave of electronic artists released nature-inspired tracks for Earth Day 2025, highlighting urgent environmental causes through powerful, melodic storytelling.
ARTÉ unveils captivating new single ‘With You’: Listen
Emerging artist ARTÉ delivers an emotionally charged single, "With You," weaving dreamy melodies with lush production, setting the stage for a breakthrough year.
Faithless join forces with Bebe Rexha on bold new track ‘Dollars and Dimes’: Listen
Iconic electronic group Faithless team up with pop star Bebe Rexha on “Dollars and Dimes,” a powerful and genre-blurring collaboration that demands attention.
Armin van Buuren unveils most requested ID with Sam Gray ‘Dream A Little Dream’: Listen
Armin van Buuren finally reveals one of his most requested IDs, teaming up with Sam Gray for the stunning, euphoric single "Dream A Little Dream."
🎛️ Gear & Production News
FL Studio 25 to launch with Gopher AI: New ChatGPT-Style Text Support
FL Studio 25 is about to revolutionize music production with the integration of Gopher AI, offering ChatGPT-like text support for effortless music creation.
Best Bass House Sample Packs 2025
Looking to upgrade your bass house productions? Check out the best sample packs of 2025, packed with dirty drops, punchy drums, and fat basslines.
Imaginando GRFX Might Be the Most Fun Granular Plugin You’ll Use This Year
Imaginando’s GRFX plugin redefines granular synthesis with an intuitive, playful interface — one of the year’s must-try creative tools for producers.
Audio Plugin Deals: SSL Native Essentials Bundle available for 91% off
Producers, don’t miss out: the SSL Native Essentials plugin bundle is now available at a massive 91% discount, offering legendary studio sound at an unbeatable price.
Audio Plugin Deals: Korg M1 available for 50% off
The classic Korg M1 VST is now half-price — a golden opportunity for producers to add iconic 90s sounds to their arsenal.
🎤 Interviews & Features
CLAESSENS opens up about his major career pivot [Interview]
CLAESSENS sits down to discuss his bold career shift, creative evolution, and why following your passion is more important than chasing trends.
![CLAESSENS opens up about his major career pivot [Interview]](/static/images/news/CLAESSENS-PIC-8-scaled.jpg)
Matt Cross discusses main influences, latest ‘PHANTASM’ project and more: Interview
Matt Cross shares insights on his major musical influences and his ambitious new project 'PHANTASM' in this exclusive interview.
📈 Industry News & Reports
Music publishing hit $11.1 billion in 2024, surpassing labels as the industry’s most consistent winner [IMS Ibiza 2025 Report]
According to the IMS Ibiza 2025 report, music publishing revenues soared past $11 billion, outpacing labels and showcasing the booming power of copyrights.
![Music publishing hit $11.1 billion in 2024, surpassing labels as the industry’s most consistent winner [IMS Ibiza 2025 Report]](/static/images/news/Music-Publishing-Musician-Writing-Music-scaled.jpg)
Streaming platforms hit 818 million subscribers, but with just 6% growth, user expansion no longer ensures revenue [IMS Ibiza 2025 Report]
IMS reveals that while streaming subscriptions continue to rise, slowing growth highlights that scaling users alone won't guarantee future revenue.
![Streaming platforms hit 818 million subscribers, but with just 6% growth, user expansion no longer ensures revenue [IMS Ibiza 2025 Report]](/static/images/news/Music-Subscription-Spotify.jpg)
Ibiza club ticketing revenue reached €150 million in 2024 [IMS Ibiza 2025 Report]
Nightlife is booming in Ibiza once again: 2024 saw ticket revenues soar to €150 million, a new milestone for the island’s global party capital.
![Ibiza club ticketing revenue reached €150 million in 2024 [IMS Ibiza 2025 Report]](/static/images/news/Tomorrowland-presents-Dimitri-Vegas-Like-Mike-at-Ushuaia-Ibiza-01-Lost-Frequencies-Live.jpg)
Live music hit $27 billion in 2024 – with fewer events but higher ticket prices driving the growth [IMS Ibiza 2025 Report]
Live music revenues skyrocketed to $27 billion last year, thanks to fewer shows but significantly higher ticket prices — a trend that reshapes the touring landscape.
![Live music hit $27 billion in 2024 – with fewer events but higher ticket prices driving the growth [IMS Ibiza 2025 Report]](/static/images/news/ODESZA-fall-2023-IC-julian-bajsel-scaled.jpg)
What is WTEMN?
WTEMN is a short-term for "Weekly Top Electronic Music News", which is our weekly collection of top news from all around the electronic dance music industry. We know what it’s like if you don’t have time to keep an eye out on the news, there are plenty of that, that's why we decided to collect all the "top news", so if you don’t want to miss the news of your favorites we are happy to see you here at our weekly electronic music news.