Festival Report Card: ARC Music Festival 2026

Since live music events returned after the pandemic, ARC Music Festival has brought the global house and techno scene home to Chicago on Labor Day Weekend. Over six editions, the festival’s growing profile has helped turn the holiday weekend in the Windy City, the birthplace of house music, into a Midwest music week that rivals […]
Barry Can’t Swim & Sammy Virji Connect On Joyous Homage To Classic UKG, “I Could Be Madonna”

Barry Can’t Swim and Sammy Virji have teamed up to release their new single, “I Could Be Madonna.” The joyous peak-time tune arrives today on Barry’s Earths Only Paradise label in partnership with Atlantic Records, combining the talents of two of Britain’s leading dance exports in a party-starting homage to classic UKG. Marking their first […]
Dannic Remixes Sir Ivan’s “Love Is The Piece”

Dannic has remixed Sir Ivan’s “Love Is The Piece.” The Dutch producer-DJ’s big room rework of the recording artist-philanthropist’s latest single was released on Sir Ivan’s Peaceman Music last Friday as the third in a series of remixes that reshape the delivery of its peace-driven message. Dannic’s remix marries Sir Ivan’s repeated call that “Love […]
Levity To Break Its Own Laser Record With New “Octobot” Production At Snow Day Shows In Chicago

Levity is bringing an all-new production experience to its annual hometown Snow Day show in Chicago. After DJing in laserships and at the foot of volcanoes, the fan-favorite bass trio today revealed they’ll debut “Octobot,” the latest of several custom production setups that have guided their hallmark live shows, when their two-night Snow Day headline […]
Las Vegas’ Jackpot Festival Announces 2026 Lineup

Las Vegas’ Jackpot Festival has unveiled its 2026 lineup. Formerly known as Jackpot NYE, the two-night rave makes its way to the Llama Lot in Downtown Las Vegas this holiday season, going all-in with performances from a roster of the scene’s leading bass DJs on December 26-27. This year’s lineup is led by headline sets […]
Framework Adds Adriatique B2B To Debut Miami Art Week Run

Framework just added a second night to its Miami Art Week takeover. After announcing its first-ever party in the 305 with ANOTR last month, the Los Angeles-based house and techno outfit today unveiled another show as part of its special collaboration with Miami’s unKommon Events during Art Week, with renowned melodic duo Adriatique set to […]