Pulse

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 344 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 74

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 102

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 257

Music & Artists

Paul van Dyk Marks 1,000 Episodes of VONYC Sessions

Paul van Dyk celebrates a major milestone as VONYC Sessions reaches its 1,000th episode, marked by a sold-out Berlin event, a new single, and freshly announced global tour dates—reinforcing his lasting influence on Trance and global dance culture.

01/29/2026 103

Festivals & Events

SHIFT Miami 2026 Unveils First Wave of Industry Powerhouses

SHIFT Miami is setting the stage for a defining moment in electronic music culture with the launch of its Phase One programming for 2026. Scheduled for March 24 to 27 in South Beach, the event emerges as a key fixture during Miami's dance music week, offering a platform that's "built for artists, industry, and fans who want real access, real conversations, and real opportunity." Unfolding across four days, SHIFT promises […]

01/26/2026 114

Music & Artists

Sir Ivan Drops ‘Love Is The Piece’ — a Modern Peace Anthem

Sir Ivan returns as Peaceman with “Love Is The Piece,” a modern peace anthem that blends classic anti-war songwriting with contemporary EDM. Inspired by John Lennon and Bob Dylan, the singer-songwriter’s latest release delivers a powerful reminder that love remains the only path to peace — and that the solution begins within.

01/18/2026 135 1

Tools & Tactics

The Modern EDM Stack: Tools Every Artist Actually Needs (and the Ones You Don’t)

The modern EDM artist has access to more tools than ever—distribution platforms, analytics dashboards, promo services, content apps, and data subscriptions all promising growth. But more tools don’t equal better results. In reality, most artists are over-tooled and under-focused, mistaking activity for progress. This article is a clear-eyed look at what actually belongs in a modern EDM stack—and what’s quietly draining time, money, and momentum.

01/02/2026 394

Music & Artists

Armada Music Secures Sonique’s Full Catalog

Armada Music has cemented its position as a powerhouse in dance music by securing worldwide rights to the entire catalog of Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, and DJ Sonique.

12/03/2025 85

Music & Artists

Above & Beyond Dive Deep in New Documentary ‘Stepping In’

“Stepping In” lives up to its name. Viewers are invited inside Above & Beyond’s London studio, where they witness the magic unfold alongside vocal stalwarts Zoë Johnston and Richard Bedford. These scenes are woven with candid interviews and behind-the-scenes footage that chart the emotional terrain of creating Bigger Than All Of Us, the band’s fifth studio album. “For us, this wasn’t about making just another album,” the group explains in […]

11/13/2025 156