Artists
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Wilkinson on NIRVA, INFINITY and Why One Controller + One Synth Are Enough
Wilkinson reflects on headlining Alexandra Palace with NIRVA, how chaos shaped his fifth album INFINITY, and why mastering a single controller and synth beats buying endless plugins or gear.
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Thomas Bangalter Says AI Prompts Don’t Fit His Creative Process
Thomas Bangalter — half of Daft Punk — says prompt-based AI doesn’t align with his non-verbal creative approach. He argues true unpredictability comes from humans, not machines, and that matters for art.
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Daniel Caesar’s “Rational Minds”: How Matthew Burnett and Jordan Evans Guide a Global Artist
Matthew Burnett and Jordan Evans, childhood collaborators turned managers and executive producers for Daniel Caesar, balance creative freedom with practical guardianship — protecting the person behind the music while shaping career and records.
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Bolo Drops Bolo’s Block Day Parties Across California — Hollywood Palladium Headline Set Confirmed
Bolo brings Bolo’s Block day parties to Sacramento, San Francisco and San Diego this fall, plus a headline show at Hollywood Palladium on November 21. Expect curated lineups, lowriders, merch and food trucks.
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Festival Report Card: EDC Mexico 2025
Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) returned in 2025 to Mexico City for the 11th edition of EDC Mexico. This EDC is the perfect mix of Mexico’s vibe and Insomniac’s magic, and one that festival goers won’t want to miss. Hosted at Mexico City’s Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, the festival featured performances from artists such as Sara Landry, Deorro, Deadmau5, Dimitri Vegas,…
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Festival Report Card: EDC Thailand 2025
This past January, Insomniac celebrated a significant milestone in its history with the inaugural edition of EDC Thailand. This festival offered a unique take on the beloved Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC). Although smaller than other editions, it still captured the magic, incredible music, and vibrant energy we cherish when gathering under the electric sky. Held…
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Festival Report Card: CRSSD Spring 2025
For nearly a decade, CRSSD Fest has set the tone for the dance music festival season, bringing house, techno, and live electronic acts to the scenic waterfront of San Diego. Known for its vibrant energy and carefully curated lineups, the festival has become a staple for electronic music lovers nationwide. However, the 2025 edition faced…
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Cuervo Akamba Festival Returns To Tequila, Mexico With CamelPhat, & More
Tequila, music, and an unforgettable journey—Cuervo Akamba Festival is back on May 3, 2025, bringing a stacked lineup to the breathtaking agave fields of Tequila, Mexico. Set in the heart of Jalisco, where tequila was born, the festival blends electronic beats, local culture, and sustainability into a one-of-a-kind experience. Akamba Festival 2025 Lineup This year’s…
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Swavé Blends Tech House With Afrobeat On New Single, “Weekend”
Swavé has released his new single, “Weekend.” Arriving today, February 28, and marking the Los Angeles-based artist’s first release of 2025, the dynamic new groove sees Swavé fuse high-energy tech house with slick Afrobeat rhythms to create a moment of tropical dancefloor paradise. Whether you’re gearing up for a night out or winding down after…
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CRSSD After Dark: Breaking Down The After Parties
CRSSD Festival returns to San Diego’s Waterfront Park this weekend, March 1-2, celebrating a monumental decade of curating cutting-edge house and techno.CRSSD has been a staple music festival in San Diego for quite some time and is highly anticipated by locals and those who travel to the Golden State just for the music-filled weekend. While…
