Sporty O is back with “Spirit Higher,” a new single that marks the first release from his upcoming EP The P.L.U.R. Project, arriving in the spring. Designed to uplift and energize, “Spirit Higher” blends emotive melodies with driving dance floor rhythms, channeling the core values of peace, love, unity, and respect. The track sets the creative direction for The P.L.U.R. … [Read more...]
LISTEN: SHDWCSTRS Blurs the Line Between Hip Hop and Electronic Music on new “ALT/GEN” Project
SHDWCSTRS sits somewhere between hip hop and electronic music, pulling from both without fully landing in either world. His sound leans heavily on 808s, dark synths, and atmosphere, with tracks that feel more like late-night moods than polished club records. There is a rawness to his music that feels rooted in real life rather than aesthetics. The tracks are heavy, sometimes … [Read more...]
LISTEN: John Hayes Finds Motion in Stillness on His New Album ‘Closer’
John Hayes’ new album Closer is the sound of forward motion forged in a moment of forced stillness. Long known for his piano driven and ambient work, the Denver based producer makes a decisive leap into immersive electronic territory with a record that feels both deeply personal and quietly powerful. Written largely during recovery from a serious ski injury that left Hayes … [Read more...]
Artist Spotlight: Daijo Continues to Carve His Own Lane in Melodic Techno and House
Daijo has been steadily establishing himself as one of Canada’s more distinctive electronic artists, leaning into melodic techno and house without overpolishing or chasing trends. His productions are restrained, intentional, and built to unfold over time, focusing just as much on atmosphere and pacing as they do on rhythm. Born to an Iranian refugee mother, raised in Hamburg, … [Read more...]
Proper NYE Delivers A Proper Entrance to 2026
In just its fourth year, Proper NYE is beginning to cement itself as a premier West Coast music festival. For two days, Petco Park, which is graciously loaned out by San Diego and the Padres, is home base for Proper, where thousands descend for an incredibly stacked two days of music. The festival and lineup curated is carefully curated by the FNGRS CRSSD crew to bring in not … [Read more...]
GMO SONIC 2026 Announces Massive Lineup for Biggest Edition Yet at Makuhari Messe
GMO SONIC is set to return to Makuhari Messe on January 17-18 for its biggest edition yet. Perfectly timed for January travelers, the two-day festival continues to cement itself as one of Japan’s premier electronic music events, pairing global headliners with world-class indoor production. Day one brings a stacked, genre-blending lineup featuring Marshmello, Afrojack, Steve … [Read more...]
The Saints Continue Their Rapid Rise in Hard Dance
Hard dance duo The Saints, formed by Jules van de Sant and Rick de Deken, continue to establish themselves as one of the fastest-rising acts in the genre. Built around their concept of Holy Madness, the project merges both artists’ contrasting identities into a sound and performance style that feels intense, emotional, and immediately engaging. Over the past year, the duo has … [Read more...]
Electric Forest Announces 2026 Lineup ft. GRiZ ILLENIUM, ISOxo, and More
As Winter looms across most of the country and many of us prepare to hibernate for a few months (or in some cases already digging ourselves out of the snow) we start looking for things to look forward to. It's our own midwest survival method. So as music festival lineups for the summer start to show up, we close our eyes and pretend we are soaking up the sun at one of our … [Read more...]
