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After releasing a remix of Calvin Harris’ “Thinking About You” to rave reviews, 21-year-old producer Michael Brun got to work on “Fire We Make,” a soulful ballad by Alicia Keys and Maxwell. Brun’s take is an evocative emotion-driven rework that compliments Keys and Maxwell’s vocals with beautiful synths and swells of rhythm...

Fatboy Slim and Riva Starr's "Eat Sleep Rave Repeat" quickly became a massive hit this summer. Gainesville-based artist, Durante, brings us a groovier house-based take on the track, stripping back the vocals and opting for a more upbeat bass-driven sound...

Long established as one of dance music’s most respected artists, Chris Lake has always devoted a portion of his attention to helping discover and expose talented up-and-comers. He now takes his ‘Rising Music’ DJs on a thirty day tour spanning 9 venues throughout North America...

Summer may be coming to a close, but festival-chasers and dance music aficionados can start looking forward to the world’s most massive club festival—that’s right, Amsterdam Dance Event. This year marks the 18th anniversary of the EDM conference; spanning 90 venues and 400 events across the city, this year’s festival will feature 2,000 artists, including Alan Fitzpatrick, Agoria, Buraka Som Siste

We’re only halfway through the year and Dutch producer Fedde Le Grand has already made waves around the world—first with dance-floor shaker “No Good” (checking in at #3 on Beatport’s Top 100 chart) and now with “Lion (Feel The Love)...

It's been an exciting year for tech house and techno guru Reboot. Earlier this month he launched Rock N’ Beats, a concept aiming to combine Rock and Roll with electronic music and club culture. With the growing demand for electronic dance music, it seems DJs are quickly taking on the roll of rockstars, and who better to take the concept and have fun with it than the German-born production master.

They say genius comes in bursts, and the statement holds true for producer Deadmau5. Known for his late-night spur-of-the-moment releases, bare-it-all home-videos, and tendency toward eccentricity and unpredictability, it appears the Mau5 has recently stumbled upon a surge of inspiration...

I first got hooked on this French house producer when I heard his remix of Nero's "Reaching Out." It wasn't long before I stumbled upon the former bass player's impressive slew of groovy semi-indie remixes, stellar collaborations, and bounce-heavy originals...

Defected Records is no stranger to good music, and this summer the techno/house family has enlisted the aid of legend Loco Dice for its forthcoming 'In The House' compilation. Set for release July 21st, Loco Dice In The House promises to deliver a stimulating journey through some of the best sounds in techno and house, featuring tracks by artists like Marcel Dettman, Robert Dietz, Skudge, and Kyle

Just in time for summer comes Markus Schulz stellar hit "Tempted," featuring the world-renowned voice of Sarah Howells. A sensual ballad of desire, the aptly titled "Tempted" combines haunting trance-based melodies with a driving house beat to create a tune that is perfect for any night out...