The calming, repetitive splosh of New York City’s East River is about to have a new soundtrack: a sinister, Halloween-themed rave headlined by Dimitri Vegas.
Scheduled for October 26th, Twilight Harbor is going down in the heart of Brooklyn in the hallowed halls of Duggal Greenhouse, which was once a shipbuilding facility during the World Wars. It’s now a warehouse where music lovers dance the nights away with jaw-dropping views of the city’s waterfront.
That’s exactly what attendees of Twilight Harbor can expect—but with a darker twist, of course. Presented by Ignite Entertainment Group in partnership with Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike’s venerable Smash The House label, the event will curate “the ultimate Halloween vibe” by developing “stunning set designs, lasers and lights,” according to Ignite.
Pre-sale passes go on sale Thursday, September 5th at 12:30pm ET before the event’s general on-sale, which will begin Monday September 9th at 12:30am ET.
Adding to the excitement is the night’s billing, “Dimitri Vegas & Friends.” The chart-topping DJ and dance music superstar has not yet revealed who else will be joining him for the spooky festivities, but ticket-holders are safe to expect a big lineup reveal in the weeks ahead.
Check out the flyer for Twilight Harbor 2024 below and find out more here.
A friendship of over a decade is rekindling in over the weekend in LA, where Zedd and Madeon will join forces for a rare b2b set.
After dropping his third album Telos, which he called the album he’s “always dreamed of,” Zedd is now getting ready to celebrate the monumental release at his annual two-day event, Zedd In The Park. Set to join the dance music superstar at the LA State Historic Park are Madeon, San Holo, Ellis, Grey, Mesto, Throttle and zensei.
While the lineup is certainly enough to get fans pumped, after the final night of Zedd In The Park, the man himself will take part in a rare b2b with Madeon at Avalon Hollywood. The night prior will welcome Grey and Party Pupils to the stage at Exchange LA for the day one afterparty.
Powered by Insomniac, the official afterparties will extend the festivities long into the night after Zedd In The Park, which concludes before midnight each day.
The collaborative performance by Zedd and Madeon will take place Saturday, September 7th at Avalon. At the time of writing, tickets are still available for purchase here.
The future is blindingly bright for Chicago’s North Coast Music Festival, which took over the Windy City for a Labor Day Weekend that ravers soon forget.
As the last vestiges of Chi-town’s summer began to fade, we were on the ground at this year’s event, which brought the highest attendance numbers in the history of the festival. 90,000 attendees dance the days and nights away across three days at SeatGeek Stadium as well as North Coast’s full-field practice dome and various fields in-between.
The grounds turned into a sprawling oasis of electronic beats and trippy visuals, an adult playground for the adventurous spirit. And there wasn’t a blind spot—practically anywhere you went, bass boomed like the roar of Lake Michigan during a storm.
Seven stages with lasers for days featured performances from Subtronics, Above & Beyond, ILLENIUM, Seven Lions and many more, not to mention b2b sets from the likes of ISOKNOCK (ISOxo and Knock2), LSZEE (LSDDREAM and CloZee), Tchami and Malaa (No Redemption) and Dabin and Said The Sky (Dab The Sky).
Organizers are already planning to level up in 2025 and fans can sign up for the pre-sale waitlist here. In the meantime, check out a list of five things you missed this year below.
ISOKNOCK DJed in a shipping container suspended by a crane
Dubbed “the world’s wettest party,” S2O Festival made a splash over the weekend with its U.S. debut at the Brooklyn Mirage.
One of Asia’s premier festival brands, S2O launched in Bangkok back in 2015 and has since hosted larger-than-life festivals in Japan, China, Taiwan, South Korea and Vietnam. The festival is beloved for its interactive water effects, which drench fans in euphoria alongside electrifying EDM lineups.
Its organizers are now celebrating a successful—and soaked—stateside debut over Labor Day Weekend, hosted by Pulse Events. Headliners Marshmello and Subtronics tore up the Brooklyn Mirage alongside Alan Walker, Timmy Trumpet, ARMNHMR, LEVEL UP and a special B2B set between Said The Sky and EDM.com Class of 2021 star William Black, among others.
EDM.com was on the ground to capture all the wringing-wet mayhem.
“I was definitely a bit nervous about the water at first, but I came prepared with a cover for my camera,” said Kelly Knisel, who captured the festival for EDM.com. “It ended up being one of the craziest crowd experiences I’ve had. Everyone there was loving the water blasts! And in true raver fashion, everyone was helping me keep my camera dry and giving me their towels to help dry it off.”
Check out our gallery below and find out more about S2O here.
The organizers of the annual Amsterdam Dance Event have revealed the second wave of DJs and artists appearing at the summit’s 2024 edition.
For fans of dance and rave culture, there exists no place on Earth that stacks up to ADE, the world’s leading electronic music summit and business gathering. And the stakes are high after last year’s record-breaking conference, which attracted roughly 500,000 attendees.
This year’s event will span over 1,000 events and is expected to feature more than 3,000 artists, according to a press release. That includes influential dance music artists Anyma, Charlotte de Witte, Adam Beyer, Amelie Lens, Moodymann, who were confirmed today alongside a slew of promising trailblazers like Mau P, DJ Heartstring, Eefje de Visser, Korolova and Mama Snake, among others.
The latest wave arrives after organizers in July revealed over 300 artists, including Martin Garrix, Peggy Gou, Boys Noize, Four Tet, Tiësto, Bonobo, Jamie Jones, Skream and EDM.com Class of 2023 star Indira Paganotto.
The 2024 Amsterdam Dance Event is scheduled for October 16-20. ADE Pro passes are available here.
Lucidity Festival, an electronic music festival held at Santa Barbara’s Live Oak Campground since 2012, will cease operations and not issue refunds for its cancelled 2024 event, according to a statement released by organizers.
Lucidity cited “unforeseen last-minute changes in requirements” imposed by Santa Barbara County that “made it impossible for us to proceed, leading to a postponement that we can not financially recover from.”
After postponing this year’s Lucidity Festival from April to late-June, organizers pulled the plug due to safety concerns from the Santa Barbara County Fire Department, who denied permits and cited increased risks during the city’s High Fire Season. The festival’s campground is situated beside the Santa Ynez River, which blocks one of the festival’s evacuation routes and could hinder protocols in the event of a fire-related emergency, the department said at the time.
Organizers ultimately announced a move to a new venue, Monterey County’s Lake San Antonio North Shore, and revealed the festival’s rescheduled dates of April 25-27, 2025. However, they’ve now ceased operations and face backlash for the decision not to issue refunds.
“We understand the trust you placed in us when you purchased your tickets, and it deeply saddens us to inform you that we are unable to provide refunds,” reads Lucidity’s statement, shared to Facebook on August 30th. “We deeply regret that we cannot offer you the resolution you deserve, and we are truly sorry for the disappointment and frustration this causes.”
Hundreds of incensed ticket-holders are now airing grievances in the comment section of a Facebook post by the music festival watchdog Festive Owl. Many have mentioned the potential for a class action lawsuit.
It’s worth noting that the FAQ section of Lucidity’s website includes a disclaimer for their no-refund policy: “If you are not able to join us for the event, we have empowered you with the ability to transfer your ticket to another person, as we do not offer refunds for tickets.”
In a last-ditch effort to rescue the festival, organizers left the door open for a return in 2025. However, save for a “miracle,” its proprietors will soon initiate the dissolution process.
“If there is anyone reading this who thinks to themselves, ‘I know the solution’ please contact info@lucidityfestival.com immediately, as there is still a miracle chance to save Lucidity before we officially initiate the process of going out of business,” this week’s statement reads.
Tale Of Us’ Afterlife is officially making its Abu Dhabi debut in 2024, and bringing along a jaw-dropping lineup.
A little over a month since Anyma of Tale Of Us sold out his forthcoming six-night residency at the Las Vegas Sphere, Afterlife continues to organize ambitious events that fans won’t soon forget. The duo is scheduled to bring their cutting-edge live show to Abu Dhabi’s Yas Gateway Park on December 6th.
The spectacular show will be presented by Live Nation Middle East in partnership with Miral, the leading creator of destination experiences in Abu Dhabi. In addition to a headlining set from Tale Of Us, the lineup includes performances by Afterlife regulars such as Cassian, Rebūke and Layla Benitez.
Tickets for Afterlife’s dazzling Abu Dhabi debut are on sale now, starting from AED295. You can secure yours via Live Nation’s website.
Music City came alive with bass and house music during the 2024 Deep Tropics festival, but beyond those thumping beats, a vibrant community gathered in the name of environmentalism.
One of the festival’s founders, Joel Atchison, called the festival “a bridge between party and purpose” during an interview with EDM.com last month. That sentiment certainly rang true throughout the weekend as conscious activations and workshops complimented full-throttle artist throwdowns across multiple stages.
A few of musical highlights included Kaskade’s mesmerizing “Redux” set and a heavy-hitting performance by RL Grime. Cassian, Nora En Pure and Taiki Nulight also left crowds speechless. Perhaps the weekend’s most energizing set was from Tape B, who relentlessly dropped banger after banger.
On Saturday night, headlining sets were cut short by an intense rainstorm. But that didn’t stop PEEKABOO from giving Nashville a proper dose of bass music. He popped up at the Cannery Hall afters to play b2b with Tape B to make up for the lost time. Packed from front to back, the venue was shaking as fans raged.
“I’m still buzzing from the energy we created,” said Deep Tropics co-founder Blake Atchison. “We doubled our past attendance, while maintaining an intimate feel and a great fan experience. I’m so proud of our team, the park, the artists and this incredible community. The standout for me was seeing all the smiles.”
Some of the most exciting moments from Deep Tropics shifted the focus from music to environmentalism, highlighting regenerative solutions and community wellness. From conversations about eco-conscious consumption and cultivating intentional community, to drum circles, yoga and meditation, Deep Tropics offered an array of impactful experiences to connect people with their community and with their planet.
“2024 was a breakout year for Deep Tropics, filled with many firsts,” said Joel, whose personal highlights from the event included flash mobs of local dancers, ice bath activations, sound baths and more. “Thursday’s sustainability summit exceeded all expectations, aiming to inspire the Nashville community beyond our core festival audience. Beyond three stages of music, we embraced our pillars of education, wellness, art, style and sustainability, offering new discoveries around every corner.”
“We had an amazing turnout for the Deep Culture speakeasy with unforgettable speakers and facilitators,” Joel continues. “Seeing everyone shoulder to shoulder during the sunset breathwork journey on Saturday left me in awe. This was a true celebration of the diversity and creative talent of our region. Each year, it becomes even clearer that Deep Tropics is a bridge to unite and cultivate community.”
According to Deep Tropics, which is considered “the greenest festival in North America,” the festival’s team diverts a jaw-dropping 96% of festival waste from landfills. Plus, they’re able to offset their carbon footprint with tree-planting initiatives.
Relive the festival’s magic via the Deep Tropics 2024 gallery below.
Fans of LAYZ will soon be scrambling for stable ground after the rising bass music star announced a new headlining tour, “AFTERSHOCK.”
“AFTERSHOCK” isn’t just a title—it’s a promise LAYZ plans to deliver with her ribcage-rattling dubstep. The tour derives from her EP of the same name, which released on Bassweight Records in July.
One of the record’s standouts, the ferocious dubstep anthem “WORLD DESTROY,” has received support from Excision, Jessica Audiffred and many more. Take a listen below.
As one of the few women ascending through today’s male-dominated dubstep scene, LAYZ’s headlining tour represents both personal triumph and industry progress.
“The ‘AFTERSHOCK’ tour is a huge step for me,” LAYZ said in a press release. “It’s my second tour and it’s really a level up from my ‘Eye of the Storm’ tour! I have big support lineups in all the cities, a full crew, and bigger venues! I’m planning something very special for my new set and very stoked to play all the new music and visuals.”
LAYZ, who in 2024 has graced the stages of Tomorrowland, EDC Las Vegas and many other major festivals, will kick off the 21-date tour in early-October in Austin. She’ll then head to a slew of major North American cities, including Chicago, Philly, Seattle and Denver, before wrapping up with a momentous performance at Brooklyn’s Avant Gardner in December.
Check out LAYZ’s “AFTERSHOCK” tour flyer below and purchase passes here.
The past, present and future of bass music are set to collide in UKF‘s monumental London showcase, a night the beloved brand is calling “one for the history books.”
Featuring a lineup of artists who have shaped the genre over the years, the show, UKF says, is the biggest they’ve ever hosted in the city. It’s scheduled for December 13th at London’s famed Drumsheds venue.
The lineup reads like a bass music bible, each act a chapter in the genre’s evolution. Headlining the event are Pendulum and Knife Party, both projects involving Rob Swire and Gareth McGrillen, revered for their impact on drum & bass and electro. Joining them are Nero, whose cinematic dubstep deeply influenced the genre’s global growth, and Circus Records co-founder Flux Pavilion, a key figure in the 2010s dubstep scene.
The lineup also includes celebrated “Purple City” producer Joker as well as the iconic duo of Caspa and Rusko, pioneers credited with popularizing dubstep in its early days. Fusing wobbly basslines with grime’s urban grit, their collaborative 2007 album FabricLive.37 remains deeply influential, bridging the genre’s underground spirit with the mainstream and inspiring a generation of producers in its wake.
Representing that generation at Drumsheds are 33 Below, MPH, The Caracal Project and EDM.com Class of 2023 star IMANU, among other stars of tomorrow, rounding out a lineup shimmering with as much novelty as it does nostalgia. At the time of this writing, UKF has only released the lineup’s first phase, which you can check out below. More artists will be revealed in the weeks ahead.
A pre-sale is scheduled to begin September 4th at 11AM local time before the event’s general ticket release the following day at the same time. You can register for early access here.
