Player Dave: Inside Daisy Chain At Proper NYE
Amid the four-on-the-floor pulse of San Diego’s Proper NYE festival, a small dance floor moves to a different signature beat. Tucked away from the stadium event’s techy main offerings, a rain-soaked balcony on the concourse rumbles to life with bassline-led garage and futuristic breaks. Perched backstage at around 6PM, Player Dave watches dancers trickle in […]
Neurodivergence In EDM: Raver Brains Move To A Different Beat
Research shows Neurodivergence is often more common among ravers than in the general population, and brain science helps explain why. Studies exploring links between electronic music and brain science reveal a strong connection between neurodivergence and an affinity for the genre. A 2022 survey by the Association for Electronic Music (AFEM) polled 137 electronic music […]
Factory Town Reveals First Names For Miami Music Week 2026
Factory Town has revealed its first batch of performing artists for this year’s Miami Music Week. When the electronic music industry flocks to South Florida this spring, the renowned open-air warehouse venue in Hialeah will bring back its annual five-night, five-stage romp from March 26-29, tapping headline sets and takeovers from some of the biggest […]
Breakaway Dallas Adds Disclosure To 2026 Lineup
Breakaway Dallas just added Disclosure to its 2026 lineup. The nation’s top touring electronic festival announced today that its second edition in Dallas will feature a headline performance from the Grammy-nominated house duo. The two-day festival returns to Fair Park on April 10-11. Kicking off Breakaway’s 13-stop tour for 2026, the Dallas lineup continues with […]
John Summit Sets Release Date For Sophomore Album, ‘CTRL ESCAPE’
John Summit has announced his new album, CTRL ESCAPE. The Chicago-born house and techno sensation’s sophomore LP is set for release via his own Experts Only label in partnership with Darkroom Records on April 15. Summit made the announcement last night during a surprise pop-up performance at Re:frame Studios in Los Angeles. Arriving on Tax […]