Picture this: sunset at Coachella on the brand new Quasar stage. What’s better? Well, maybe the fact that Australian electronic trio RÜFÜS DU SOL took the decks for an unprecedented 3+ hour DJ set. Once you get there, you are immediately struck by the massive LED panels that make up the performance area. The striking futuristic design radiated an almost extraterrestrial energy. As RÜFÜS took their place behind the towering DJ booth, those panels blinked to life with abstract, ever-evolving geometric visualizations. We were about to embark on a true audiovisual journey. The opening warm-u ..read more

As the sun set over the Empire Polo Fields in Indio this past weekend, the Coachella Valley was transformed once again into a whirlwind of spectacular sounds, iconic guests, and eye-popping productions for the first of its two weekend runs in 2024. While stacked lineups and idyllic festival scenery are yearly guarantees, this edition debuted some major innovations and unexpected thrills that kept the energy stratospheric across all three days of music. The brand new “Quasar” stage Perhaps the most dazzling addition was the new “Quasar” stage. It featured an imposing outdoor structure includin ..read more

The Sahara Tent was the place to be on Saturday night at Coachella. Aussie DJ/producer Dom Dolla brought his A-game for a headlining set that nobody in attendance will soon forget. As Dolla kicked things off by unleashing his hotly anticipated unreleased track “GIRLS” on the festival crowd, you could feel the electric anticipation in the air. But it wasn’t just any crowd – the viewers went next-level as megawatt stars Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, and Ice Spice danced feverishly in the front row. The vibe was already incandescent, but Dolla wasn’t done dazzling yet. Midway through his set, he r ..read more

Reinier Zonneveld Debuts His AI Live Music Project At Brand New R² Festival The World’s first Live AI back2back set between Human and Computer R² Festival will take place at the legendary Spaarnwoude site and will feature stage hostings by Kompass, Amnesia Pyramid, De Marktkantine, STOOR, The Beginning, Filth On Acid, and Unreal, and will see the debut of Reinier Zonneveld’s R² AI live music project In a dimly-lit studio tucked away in the Dutch capital, the familiar thump of a kickdrum reverberates, joined by an atmospheric swell of synthesized textures. But something is different this time ..read more

Ah, it’s that time of year again when the sleepy town of Indio transforms into the hottest music destination on the planet. Yes, Coachella season is upon us! As someone who has been attending the festival since the early days, I’ve got a hell of a lot of experience when it comes to surviving – and thriving – at this world-famous desert party. If you’re one of the many folks making the pilgrimage to Indio in the coming weeks, listen up. I’m about to share some hard-earned wisdom to ensure you have an epic Coachella experience without any rookie mistakes. You can thank me later over a cold one ..read more

The city’s iconic Ultra Music Festival just wrapped up its 24th edition after three massive days of electronic dance music performances at Bayfront Park in Downtown Miami. Despite facing some dicey weather early on, the sold-out festival went off without a hitch, welcoming 165,000 attendees from over 100 countries around the world. The stacked lineup did not disappoint, delivering memorable moments across multiple stages. Calvin Harris made his first Ultra appearance since 2013, while Armin van Buuren shockingly brought out rock legend Jon Bon Jovi during his main stage set on Sunday. Veteran ..read more

One of the biggest stars in the world of electronic dance music will get his shot at Ultra Music Festival after all. Dutch DJ Hardwell has been slotted for a main stage set on Saturday night, making up for his canceled performance on Friday due to dangerous thunderstorms that forced an evacuation of the festival grounds. The confirmation came via X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday afternoon, with Hardwell excitedly announcing “ BREAKING NEWS: @ULTRA MAINSTAGE TONIGHT 7:25 – 08:40!!!!! LFG!!!!!! ” His scheduled 9:15 PM main stage set on Friday’s opening night of the three-day festival in downto ..read more

You guys are NOT gonna want to miss Martin Garrix throwing down at Ultra Music Festival Miami this year! The man himself is taking over the decks at 10:15 PM on the Main Stage and it’s gonna be absolute insanity. Watch and listen live the full set! The post Watch Martin Garrix LIVE at Ultra Music Festival Miami 2024 [Full Set] appeared first on The Groove Cartel ..read more

One of the biggest stars in the world of electronic dance music will get his shot at Ultra Music Festival after all. Dutch DJ Hardwell has been slotted for a main stage set on Saturday night, making up for his canceled performance on Friday due to dangerous thunderstorms that forced an evacuation of the festival grounds. The confirmation came via X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday afternoon, with Hardwell excitedly announcing “ BREAKING NEWS: @ULTRA MAINSTAGE TONIGHT 7:25 – 08:40!!!!! LFG!!!!!! ” His scheduled 9:15 PM main stage set on Friday’s opening night of the three-day festival in downto ..read more

Chris Lake and his fellow DJ/producer Fisher have voiced their disappointment after severe weather forced the cancellation of their highly-anticipated back-to-back closing set on the main stage during the first night of Ultra Music Festival in Miami. In a post on social media the morning after, Lake expressed being “completely disheartened” that the duo was unable to deliver their show after months of preparation. “We’d both worked for months in preparation for this show and were so excited about having the responsibility to close the main stage on the Friday,” Lake wrote. “As two guys who l ..read more