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🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Summer Sound 2026 will be rocked by electronic dance music legend Hardwell and drum and bass duo Sigma

The Summer Sound 2026 festival in Liepaja, Latvia, will feature prominent EDM artist Hardwell and popular drum and bass duo Sigma, along with a variety of other local and international artists.

Mar 23 • 06:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

'Hardcore 2.0' from Turnstile captivates the Lollapalooza audience with tunes and energy

Turnstile, the acclaimed hardcore band, delivered a captivating performance at Lollapalooza Brazil 2026, combining elements of rock, electronic, and pop.

Mar 22 • 23:09 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

PHOTO ⟩ The electronic music duo "Grandbrothers" captivates the audience with their performance energy at the Liepaja concert hall

The electronic music duo Grandbrothers delivered an electrifying performance that mesmerized the audience in Liepaja as part of their European tour.

Mar 22 • 17:05 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Lollapalooza has a good selection of electronic music despite the lack of Latino DJs

The Lollapalooza festival featured a strong lineup of electronic music, although it faced criticism for not including more Latino DJs.

Mar 21 • 22:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Lollapalooza 2026 has its 2nd day of pop and electronic music with Chappell Roan, Skrillex, and Lewis Capaldi

The second day of Lollapalooza 2026 in Brazil features performances by Chappell Roan, Skrillex, and Lewis Capaldi, highlighting a day of pop and electronic music.

Mar 21 • 03:01 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Open-Air in Munich: Paul Kalkbrenner plays the last concert at 'Superbloom'

Paul Kalkbrenner is set to headline the finale of the 'Superbloom' festival in Munich, drawing an expected 19,000 attendees.

Mar 20 • 08:06 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Controversy in Italy: an electronic music festival will be held in a historical temple

In Sicily, Italy, a festival of electronic music has been approved to take place near a historical Greek temple, sparking public debate and criticism.

Mar 19 • 19:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

HorsegiirL: DJ 'half horse, half human' gallops into Lollapalooza

HorsegiirL, an electronic music artist who identifies as 'half human, half horse', will perform at Lollapalooza 2026.

Mar 19 • 18:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Lollapalooza opens the festival season in SP; agenda features rock, electronic and sertanejo

The Lollapalooza Brazil festival kicks off the festival season in São Paulo with a mix of new and returning artists.

Mar 19 • 02:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Hernán Cattaneo: his return to Buenos Aires, Pappo's historic phrase about DJs, and the passion that saved him for being 'stubborn'

DJ Hernán Cattaneo reflects on his career, the evolution of electronic music in Argentina, and the impact of technology on music consumption ahead of the Sunsetstrip festival.

Mar 18 • 11:25 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
World

Rosalía launches the ‘Lux’ tour in France with a show that blends the mystical and the electronic

Rosalía kicked off her 'Lux' tour in Lyon, France, presenting a unique performance that fused theatrical elements with musical intensity.

Mar 17 • 21:13 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Beats for Love will welcome the best techno DJ in the world

The Beats for Love festival is set to feature the world's top techno DJ, showcasing the event's contribution to the electronic music scene.

Mar 17 • 12:02 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Canadian musician and producer Marie Davidson performs in Tallinn

Marie Davidson, a Canadian musician and producer known for her unique blend of spoken word, performance, and experimental club music, will perform in Tallinn on May 2.

Mar 17 • 11:50 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

DISASTER: Three Grammy-winning artist orders awards by mail: sad sight upon opening the package

British electronic music legend William Orbit humorously shared a sad story on social media about his Grammy awards breaking during delivery.

Mar 16 • 09:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Boris Brejcha, Kevin de Vries and Max Styler perform at Só Track Boa in SP; see how to buy tickets

The electronic music festival Só Track Boa returns to São Paulo with a lineup featuring prominent DJs, set to take place at the Interlagos racetrack on June 5 and 6.

Mar 15 • 15:17 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW ⟩ Estonian DJ Rozell Conquers European Arenas: When You Capture the O2 Arena in London, There Are No Limits

Estonian electronic dance music artist Rozell prepares to perform as a supporting act for Jason Derulo on the European tour 'The Last Dance', reflecting on his musical journey and inspirations.

Mar 15 • 08:15 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Gabriel Prokófiev, composer: "Classical music needs to be danced to again"

Gabriel Prokófiev, grandson of the famous composer Sergei Prokofiev, discusses his latest work that fuses classical music with electronic elements, aiming to make classical music more engaging and danceable.

Mar 12 • 04:30 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Latvian Radio Choir at the 'deciBels' Festival – Five World Premieres for Voices with Electronics

The Latvian Radio Choir will perform in a special concert program at the 'deciBels' festival, featuring five world premieres that blend human voice with electronic music.

Mar 11 • 08:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

‘Party in the kitchen’: studio in the interior of SP unites electronic music and gastronomy and becomes a showcase for independent DJs

A professional studio in Presidente Prudente, Brazil, has transformed a typical kitchen into a vibrant venue for electronic music, showcasing independent DJs, in a unique celebration of both gastronomy and music.

Mar 9 • 10:11 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Electropop artist Felicia represents Sweden in the Eurovision - the years behind the mysterious character Fröken Snusk

Felicia has been chosen to represent Sweden in Eurovision with her electronic pop song "My System," which discusses the struggles of moving on from a past relationship.

Mar 7 • 21:04 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

The Spectaculare Festival Kicks Off: The Thirteenth Edition Offers Events from Berlin’s Apparat to Ambient AV Shows and Modern Jazz to Club Beats

The Spectaculare Festival is showcasing a wide range of musical and visual experiences, featuring renowned artists and bold experimental performances.

Mar 7 • 05:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Harry Styles releases 'Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally', his new album that mixes pop, electronic, and disco sounds

British singer Harry Styles has released his new album 'Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally', blending pop, electronic, and disco elements, marking a significant addition to his solo career.

Mar 7 • 00:20 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

See where to sing and dance to songs from 'Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally', by Harry Styles

Harry Styles has released a new album titled 'Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally', showcasing a shift toward electronic music and featuring 12 energetic tracks.

Mar 6 • 19:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

DJ and five others arrested for trafficking synthetic drugs at rave parties in MT

DJ Tiago Moreira da Cunha Júnior and five others were arrested in Brazil for allegedly trafficking synthetic drugs at electronic music parties.

Mar 6 • 15:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Marabaixo of Amapá is mixed with electronic beats in new song by Carlinhos Brown

Carlinhos Brown's new song "Boca Risonha" blends the traditional Marabaixo rhythm of Amapá with electronic music elements, showcasing the region's cultural heritage.

Mar 6 • 14:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Dubdogz brings electronic music to the Amazon Origin Market in Manaus

Electronic music duo Dubdogz is set to perform at the Amazon Origin Market in Manaus, transforming the historic venue into a dance floor this Saturday.

Mar 6 • 00:23 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Bajofondo: their new album, the tribute to electronic music and the participation of Cristian Castro

Bajofondo has released their latest album as a tribute to electronic music, featuring collaboration with Cristian Castro.

Mar 5 • 20:39 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Beach Festival Returns to Vilnius: Renowned Kevin De Vries to Perform

The beach festival in Vilnius is set to feature Kevin De Vries as its main star in 2026, with an expanded program and enhanced audiovisual experiences.

Mar 5 • 11:37 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Women DJs no longer ask for the floor; they dominate: "There are still some Neanderthals, but it’s not like before"

Women DJs are taking charge of the electronic music scene, highlighting their historic struggles and recent movements against sexual assault.

Mar 5 • 04:30 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Legendary electronics group 'GusGus' returns to Vilnius

The iconic electronic music group GusGus, known for their blend of various genres and innovative sound, is set to perform in Vilnius after over thirty years of existence.

Mar 4 • 09:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Roraima artist releases EP that mixes pop and norther technobrega to 'not let the night end'

Caobe, a 29-year-old singer-songwriter from Roraima, releases his EP 'Eu Não Quero Que Essa Noite Acabe Nunca', blending psychedelic pop, electronic music, and tecnobrega influences.

Mar 3 • 09:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Jean-Michel Jarre: The wizard of electronic music is coming to Athens

Jean-Michel Jarre, an iconic pioneer of electronic music, is set to perform in Athens as part of the Release Athens x SNF Nostos 2026 event.

Mar 2 • 07:01 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Collapse, chaos, and injuries at a nightclub on the Costanera: who is behind the party that almost ended in tragedy

A Sunday morning electronic music party at Archi Club on Costanera Norte was suspended after a lighting tower collapsed, injuring at least eight people and prompting the evacuation of over 700.

Mar 1 • 23:47 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Johanna Paulsson: The Composer Éliane Radigue Created Music from Life

Éliane Radigue, a pioneering figure in electronic music, transformed everyday sounds into profound musical compositions, illustrating a deep connection between life and sound.

Mar 1 • 14:26 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The collapse of a lighting tower paralyzed an electronic party in a club on Costanera: 9 injured and over 700 evacuated

A lighting tower collapsed at an electronic party in a club on Costanera, injuring nine people and leading to the evacuation of over 700 attendees.

Mar 1 • 12:24 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

"We are afraid to say it out loud": a wave of sexual abuse accusations and cancellations hits electronic music

A surge of sexual abuse accusations in the electronic music scene has led to public figures, including Amelie Lens and Indira Paganotto, speaking out against the alleged behavior of prominent artists in the hard techno genre.

Feb 27 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

This character who fiddles with a melodic monster will represent the United Kingdom at the Eurovision Song Contest

The UK will be represented by artist Sam Bartle, known as 'LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER', at the Eurovision Song Contest with his experimental electronic music style.

Feb 26 • 19:34 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

The Dour Festival cancels several artists after 'serious accusations' of sexual assaults

The Belgian Dour Festival has canceled several artists from its lineup following serious allegations of sexual assault, although the names of the accused have not been disclosed.

Feb 26 • 11:53 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

A famous DJ accused of abuse claims that he suffers from "sexsomnia"

Swiss DJ Odymel, based in Belgium, claims he has sexsomnia as a defense against public accusations of sexual abuse amid a wave of similar allegations against techno artists.

Feb 26 • 11:10 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Tech Raves in the Middle of the Day: This is What the Raves Look Like That Start at Two O'clock – Even in a Museum

A series of daytime raves is being organized at the Helsinki Technical Museum, starting at 2 PM, utilizing its historic Energiasali space.

Feb 25 • 17:59 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Fugitive from Justice, Oruam releases music and appears with electronic bracelet in clip

Rapper Oruam, who is wanted by the authorities, has released a new music video featuring him wearing an electronic monitoring bracelet while discussing the Brazilian justice system.

Feb 25 • 13:41 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Life & Tech

Éliane Radigue, French composer and musique concrète legend, dies aged 94

French composer Éliane Radigue, a pioneer of musique concrète, has passed away at the age of 94.

Feb 24 • 19:53 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Éliane Radigue, French pioneer of electronic music, has died at the age of 94

Éliane Radigue, a groundbreaking French composer in electronic music, has passed away at the age of 94.

Feb 24 • 17:54 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Two big names coming to Finland

The British electronic music group Massive Attack will perform in Finland in May, as revealed by a Live Nation announcement.

Feb 24 • 10:11 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The electronic music virtuoso Jimi Jules will perform in Vilnius

Jimi Jules, a prominent name in the international electronic music scene, is set to perform in Vilnius, as part of the 'Anna Festival' which aims to highlight visionary artists shaping the future of club culture.

Feb 24 • 08:03 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

(PHOTOS) Costumes, techno, and a sea of lights: This is how EDC 2026 was experienced

The Electric Daisy Carnival Mexico 2026 was a vibrant celebration of electronic music, featuring dazzling costumes, energetic performances, and an immersive festival atmosphere.

Feb 24 • 01:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Pedro Sampaio brings funk, pop, and electronic music to revelers in Ibirapuera this Sunday

DJ and producer Pedro Sampaio performed a blend of music genres for fans at Parc do Ibirapuera in São Paulo during a post-Carnival block party.

Feb 22 • 18:31 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Electronic music recognized as cultural heritage of SP; see party agenda

Electronic music has officially been recognized as part of São Paulo's cultural heritage by a new law.

Feb 21 • 13:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

"Before, we were the weirdos": 48 hours of ‘techno’ in Spain to explain the rise of electronic music

Spain is experiencing a resurgence of techno music, highlighted by performances from Jeff Mills and Amelie Lens, showcasing the genre's evolution and cultural significance.

Feb 21 • 04:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Abbey Road is opening its doors for a rave: 'There's something about this place - hopefully we don't ruin it'

Abbey Road Studios is hosting its first-ever rave event, curated by electronic music duo Soulwax, allowing fans to experience the iconic venue in a new light.

Feb 21 • 00:01 UTC

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