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The latest sourced news on festivals, industry data, and the artists shaping electronic dance music in 2026.
Tomorrowland 2026 Lineup: Calvin Harris Debuts as Consciencia Theme Spans Three Continents
Tomorrowland's 20th edition brings Calvin Harris to the festival for the first time, alongside a 500-plus-artist lineup spread across 16 stages and two weekends in Boom, Belgium.
EDM Legends Are Teaming Up: Inside 2026's Biggest Genre-Blending Collaborations
2026 has become a milestone year for superstar DJ collaborations, with Afrojack, Martin Garrix, and David Guetta's 'Our Time' standing out as one of the year's defining releases.
2026 Electronic Dance Music Awards: Nominees and Ceremony Recap
The 2026 Electronic Dance Music Awards returned to a new venue in South Beach ahead of Ultra Music Festival, with fan-voted nominees spanning Tiësto, John Summit, Anyma, and more.
EDM Market Hits $12 Billion in 2026: What's Driving the Growth
The global EDM market grew more than 7.7% year-over-year in 2026, driven by festival attendance, streaming growth, and rising interest from listeners under 35.
AI DJ Tools Are Reshaping the Booth: What the 2026 Data Shows
AI-powered DJ software is increasingly handling stem separation, automated transitions, and crowd-adaptive set building, according to 2026 industry coverage.
Global Electronic Music Industry Hits $15.1 Billion, IMS Ibiza Report Finds
A new industry report presented at IMS Ibiza puts the global electronic music industry at a record $15.1 billion in 2026, even as mid-tier producer-DJs face growing competitive pressure.
Tomorrowland Thailand's Debut: Inside the Festival's First Asian Edition
Tomorrowland's first full-scale Thailand edition brought more than 100 artists across seven stages to Wisdom Valley, marking the brand's expansion into Asia.
EDM.com's Class of 2026: The Rising Artists Redefining the Genre
EDM.com's annual Class of 2026 list highlights emerging artists moving between drum & bass, festival mainstages, and genre-blending production.
AI Music Production Adoption Data: More Studios Report Daily Use in 2026
Industry surveys show a sharp rise in professional studios integrating AI tools into daily production workflows compared to just a few years earlier.
Curation Over Creation: Why 2026's Top DJs Are Becoming Scene Architects
As streaming platforms add over 100,000 new tracks daily, industry commentary argues curation — not just production — has become a top DJ's most valuable skill.