Though we're less than two weeks into the new year, it's already safe to say that 2017 belongs to Eric Prydz. The prolific producer recently announced an Pryda album set to arrive this year, while the latest incarnation of his live show EPIC 5.0 is set to debut in May. After dropping the first episode of EPIC Radio of the year last week, the Swedish DJ has now announced a string of North American tour dates for the spring.
Something Wonderful has revealed the first phase of its lineup for their 2017 event. The Texas based festival is now entering its third year and with the announcement of this recent batch of headliners, they're already off to a strong start. Last year's edition was graced by acts like Tiësto, Tritonal and Borgore, and the festival has followed up with an equally enticing roster for 2017.
We're still a few months out from the two weekend edition of Tomorrowland, but the major festival has already revealed its theme for 2017. Each year, the Boom, Belgium based event issues a theme that sets the mood for that particular iteration of Tomorrowland. Last year's theme was "The Elixir of Life," keeping in line with the mystical branding we've come to expect. For 2017, the theme will be "Amicorum Spectaculum."
Back in December, Pendulum began teasing that they would return in 2017 when the drum and bass band announced their slot at the edition of Austria's Nova Rock Festival. The group are now compounding our excitement with a cryptic new website and video that seem to cement that something big will happen this year.
Following up on his New Year's Eve fling with Skrillex, Marshmello is back this week to offer up a new music video for his song "Summer." Despite the fact that "Summer" was originally released back in 2015, and that it's the dead of winter, the masked musician is reviving the tune with a visual accompaniment starring internet personality Lele Pons.
Rising dubstep act We're Not Friends have returned over the weekend to deliver their latest single, a bass heavy cut titled "Dare" that sees them linking up with vocalist Brenna V.K. On their new track, the duo push the boundaries of bass music with a unique production that cuts through the noise.
Shaky Beats Music Festival has just dropped their 2017 lineup, revealing a massive cast of performers and headliners for the event. Following up on their impressive inaugural run in 2016, which featured performances from Major Lazer, Porter Robinson, Marshmello and more, the festival returns for its second year with a truly stacked roster.
Over the weekend, news of a Shelter: Mini Album from Porter Robinson and Madeon swept the dance music community. A listing for the release was discovered on CD Japan, and naturally sent fans into a frenzy as word got out. After being asked about the album on Twitter, Robinson took the opportunity to clarify a few things.
To celebrate his birthday over the weekend, Hardwell decided to offer up a brand new track titled "Party Till The Daylight." His latest single is Hardwell like you've never heard him before, as the Revealed Recordings head honcho eschews his usual big room material for a scorching bass house cut.
Back in September, Major Lazer and Showtek teamed up to deliver "Believers," a hard hitting collaboration that struck a balance between trap and dancehall. The two musical forces have ed up again this week to offer up an official music video for the tune, which takes a stance on the current state of affairs in Syria.
