Pulse

Jason Ross & William Black Join Forces on Cinematic New Single “Mirage” featuring Oaks

Jason Ross & William Black join forces on the next single from Jason's forthcoming album on Lost In Dreams Records. Featuring the ethereal vocals of Oaks, 'Mirage' is a progressive house collaboration brimming with mainstage stopping power. Off the back of sustained global momentum, Jason Ross continues to redefine the intersection of trance and melodic bass, evolving far beyond his Anjunabeats roots into a genre-blurring force with a growing Atlas […]

05/07/2026 38

Music & Artists

D.O.D Kicks Off a New Chapter with “Closure”

D.O.D teams up with Hayley May on Closure, the first single from his upcoming album, and a bright, summer-ready dance-pop release. Built around catchy hooks and an infectious groove, the track brings together feel-good energy with relatable, emotionally driven lyrics.

05/01/2026 66

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Music & Artists

Armin van Buuren & ARGY Deliver First-Ever Collaboration “Like A Child”

Highly anticipated, "Like A Child" marks the first-ever collaboration between Armin van Buuren and ARGY—fusing Armin’s melodic power with ARGY’s darker, driving sound.

04/28/2026 176 2

Music & Artists

Sir Ivan Taps Alex M.O.R.P.H. For First Remix of “Love Is The Piece”

Alex M.O.R.P.H. delivers the first official remix of Sir Ivan – "Love Is The Piece," transforming the uplifting original into a soaring, peak-time trance record driven by euphoric builds, powerful drops, and expansive melodic elements.

04/17/2026 66

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Perspectives

Beyond Panels and Networking: Rethinking the Modern Music Conference

From packed schedules to overlapping events, music conferences remain central to the industry. But as the business evolves, so does the need to rethink how these gatherings deliver real value.

04/15/2026 325 1

Industry & Innovation

The Recoupment Black Box: Does the Music Industry Need an Efficiency Audit?

Record labels invest millions developing artists, but much of that spending is recouped from the artists themselves. In an era of data-driven marketing and direct fan access, is the industry’s decades-old spending playbook still the most efficient way to build careers?

03/12/2026 168

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Festivals & Events

2026 EDMAs Reveals Nominees, Moves to The Clevelander

The 2026 Electronic Dance Music Awards (EDMAs) have revealed this year’s nominees and announced a major move to Clevelander South Beach during Miami Music Week. As the only fan-voted awards platform dedicated exclusively to electronic dance music, the EDMAs return with surprise performances, limited access, and expanded programming in partnership with SHIFT Miami — setting the stage for one of the week’s defining moments ahead of Ultra Music Festival.

02/23/2026 387 1

Festivals & Events

Ophelia, Neon Owl Set Open Door Sessions at Shift Miami

During Miami Music Week, Neon Owl is linking with Ophelia Records for a focused industry gathering aimed at artists who want more than a handshake and a drink ticket. On March 26, the two brands will host a special edition of Open Door Sessions at The Clevelander South Beach.

02/17/2026 84

Festivals & Events

SHIFT Miami Expands With Multi-Venue Vision

As Miami Music Week barrels toward 2026, SHIFT Miami is doubling down on the blueprint it introduced in its first wave announcement — and sharpening its stance on what real industry access should look like.

02/17/2026 114

Tools & Tactics

Release Day Is Too Late: The Invisible Mechanics of Releasing Music Properly

Releasing music today isn’t just about uploading a WAV file and hoping for momentum. It’s about metadata, formatting, rights, copy, and systems working together behind the scenes—quietly determining whether a track gets played, credited, discovered, or forgotten.

02/09/2026 272