As Winter starts to sweep most of the U.S. and some of us need to start bundling up for the cold (editor's note: Chicago winters make Chicago Summers the best thing in the world and I won't hear otherwise) - the only thing that keeps some of us sane is the festival lineups that we know that we will be frolicking at come Summer time. And for those who call Electric Forest home, … [Read more...]
Hewatwave Music Festival Unleashes 2023 Lineup ft. GRiZ, Kx5, Tiesto, & More
After a hyper-successful Chicago debut in 2022, Heatwave is returning to Chicago's music festival scene for round 2. Along with a stacked lineup, the festival announced a new venue for the 2023 edition of the festival. Heatwave will call Northerly Island in Chicago home for two days this summer across June 10th and 11th. Situated right along Chicago's beautiful lakefront, it is … [Read more...]
LISTEN: BYOR Brings the “Flavour” in Catchy New House Single via Tiësto’s Musical Freedom Label
BYOR impressed us when we covered his recent release "Say Yes," and now the fast-rising producer is back with yet another house smash in "Flavour," this time releasing on Tiësto's infamous record label Musical Freedom. In typical BYOR fashion, we're treated to a dancefloor-ready banger that has all the elements you'd want in a club track: smashing drums, tight mixing, and a … [Read more...]
Heatwave Music Festival Makes its 2022 Debut – Festival Review
In what was a surprise to most people in the scene - Chicago welcomed a new festival to its already vibrant festival scene. Would another festival be able to stand on its own two legs in a city that is already known for its packed Summer weekends? After being there for the weekend, hanging out, and talking to fellow festival goers I think it's a unanimous decision. When's … [Read more...]
Ultra Music Festival Is Next Week: Our Favorite Artists To See
Photo Courtesy of Ultra Music Festival After two years of waiting due to the pandemic, Ultra Music festival is finally just one week away. With the full lineup in front of us (minus one artist whose logo is still blurred) we can confidently say that this will be an incredible weekend. There are the classics - Afrojack, Alesso, Carl Cox, Nicky Romero, KSHMR, … [Read more...]
LISTEN: Rising Producer Sparkee Wins Tiësto Contest, Delivering Infectious ‘The Business’ Remix
Award-nominated music producer Sparkee just brought home first place in a massive Tiësto remix contest, and he couldn't be more deserving as the winner. Taking on the EDM mogul's 'The Business' original, Sparkee injects the track with some incredible NuDisco-influenced energy that will having you vibing from start to finish. The track is super funky, and its mainstream … [Read more...]
Illenium Shares Massive ASCEND Remix Album
For months, fans have patiently waited for the release of Illenium's official ASCEND remix pack. After being teased with Blanke's remix of "Pray" and Tiësto and Travis Barker's remixes of "Good Things Fall Apart," the ASCEND remix album has arrived in full. Comprised of 24 glorious remixes, the ASCEND remix collection features an all-star lineup including WHIPPED CREAM, … [Read more...]
REZZ, Ekali, Keys N Krates + More Nominated For 2019 Juno Awards
The Juno Awards are known as Canada's version of the Grammys and their 2019 nominations have shined a heavy spotlight on some of our favorite electronic artists. Electronic Album of the Year has in the past honored artists like Ryan Hemsworth, Caribou, Pomo, and Kaytranada, with REZZ winning for her iconic Mass Manipulation album last year. This year, REZZ has once again been … [Read more...]
