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EDM.com Playlist Picks: Charlotte de Witte, Disclosure and Kx5 [10/14/22]

The electronic music community is constantly evolving with new sounds every week, as artists become more innovative with their compositions. EDM.com’s weekly “Playlist Picks” series highlights the top releases in the genre, helping uncover the latest tracks that will soon dominate the dance music scene. EDM.com Top Hits Kx5, deadmau5 & Kaskade – Alive (feat. The Moth & The Flame) Charlotte de Witte – Missing Channel Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Vini Vici – Age Of Love (2022 Remix) Festival Hits 2022 Sam Smith – Unholy (feat. Kim Petras) (Disclosure Remix) Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles ARTBAT, David Guetta & Idris Elba – It’s Ours  Honey & Badger – Phone Call Electronic Avenue Mat Zo & OLAN R...

Above & Beyond Announce Lineup for Group Therapy 500 Event In Los Angeles

The ink is dry on one of the biggest career milestones in the Above & Beyond saga. Group Therapy Radio, one of dance music’s most tenured and dependable mix shows, is surpassing 500 episodes this year. To celebrate, the iconic trio is planning a massive show in Los Angeles. The two-day celebration at Los Angeles’ Banc of California Stadium will feature a pair of Above & Beyond performances on the opening day, October 15th. The legendary trance trio have curated a lineup that meets the moment, inviting ALPHA 9, Andrew Bayer, Grum, Mat Zo and Olan to join them. Above & Beyond have also announced a bevy of celebratory pre- and after-parties. Launched in 2012, Group Therapy Radio was the spiritual successor to the group’s former program, Trance Around th...

Above & Beyond and Mat Zo Drop Long-Awaited Group Therapy ID, “Always Do”

Above & Beyond and Mat Zo have finally dropped one of 2021’s most anticipated Group Therapy IDs. The Anjunabeats veterans today released “Always Do,” an acid-soaked progressive house single. Tinctures of haunting vocals guide listeners through an atmospheric, dark arrangement, which is highlighted by pulsing bass. Fans got their first taste of the track back in September 2021 at the Group Therapy 450 outing in London—and they’ve been awaiting its official release ever since. Check out the riveting single below. Recommended Articles Earlier in the week, the Anjunabeats Twitter account teased that the trio had an upcoming collaboration on the way with a “label star.” This, of course, was Zo, who shared his excitement to work with the trio. Be...

Mat Zo Teases New Collaboration With Above & Beyond

It looks like Above & Beyond‘s next high-profile collaborator has revealed himself. A stalwart of the Anjunabeats imprint, Mat Zo has taken to social media to tease his involvement in the legendary trance trio’s upcoming collaborative single. Yesterday the official Anjunabeats account tweeted that the week ahead will see the release of a new Above & Beyond single alongside someone they described as a “star” of the label. Mat Zo then quote-tweeted with a singular “curious” emoji, but despite not elaborating further, the interaction has already sparked the intrigue of watchful fans. Zo’s journey on Anjunabeats is certainly worth noting. In fact, the producer’s debut album Damage Control projected him to meteoric success, even landi...

Above & Beyond Announce Lineup for 2022 Return of Group Therapy Weekender at the Gorge

Two years after Above & Beyond‘s last Group Therapy Weekender at the Gorge Amphitheatre, the legendary trance trio are set to bring their fan-favorite show back to the idyllic PNW venue in 2022. Above & Beyond’s Group Therapy Weekender is scheduled for July 23rd and 24th, 2022 and also includes a warm-up party with the group on the 22nd. The legendary trance trio today announced a stellar lineup consisting of many Anjunabeats favorites, such as Ben Böhmer, Mat Zo, Eli & Fur, and Jody Wisternoff, among others. Additionally, Above & Beyond are likely to bring back many of the in-festival events and amenities, like group yoga. Pre-sale for the 2022 Group Therapy Weekender starts on January 19th at 10AM PT. If you’d like to receive alerts when t...

Lights All Night Adds TOKiMONSTA, Dombresky, AC Slater to Puerto Vallarta Lineup

Headliners Justice, Nina Kraviz and Tchami have already put Lights All Night‘s first ever Puerto Vallarta edition on the 2021 festival roadmap, and the event’s full Phase 1 lineup only sweetens the deal. Announced May 21st, the lineup features TOKiMONSTA, Dombresky and Mat Zo, along with a Night Bass stage takeover hosted by label head AC Slater. With the full lineup yet to be released, the festival is scheduled for November 4-7th.  Lights All Night will also be partnering with Pollen to bring attendees the full resort experience via all-inclusive ticket packages, including accommodations, beachside DJ sets and even a tequila farm tour. Priced for groups of four, they will go on sale here on Tuesday, May 25th.  In addition to the Mexico event, Lights Al...

Listen to Mat Zo’s Genre-Defying Third Studio Album, “Illusion of Depth”

Earlier this year, Mat Zo announced that fans would be receiving his third studio album in October. Since that announcement, he’s released “Colours” and “Problems” with Olan as well as “Love Songs.” Today his full LP, Illusion of Depth, has arrived via Anjunabeats.  Illusion of Depth is the most refined work Mat Zo has released yet, diving into a multitude of genres ranging from progressive house to dance-pop. The album is incredibly organic; each track is methodically constructed and is true to the sound and theme he has carefully curated. It feels as if there were no limitations set, allowing Zo to be as innovative and experimental as he pleases with each tune. Olan offered a bit of insight into working with Mat Zo on the album. &#...

Mad Zoo Announces Minecraft Festival Featuring Darude, Ferry Corsten, Tritonal, More

Mat Zo‘s independent label Mad Zoo is venturing full speed ahead into the world of virtual events with their debut festival announcement. The venerated imprint has undertaken its biggest project yet with Stratosfest, a forthcoming ticketed event taking place inside Minecraft. The Mad Zoo team has set the bar high with an impressive talent lineup that includes ATTLAS, Darude, Ferry Corsten, Gabriel & Dresden, HELLBOUND!, Ilan Bluestone, Jordin Post, No Mana, Olan, Qrion, Tritonal, and of course an appearance from the creative force behind Mad Zoo himself, Mat Zo.  Tickets to next month’s event are on sale now starting at $10. The virtual world will also include the ability to enjoy VIP upgrades for an incremental purchase. Stratosfest will incorporate an addit...

Mat Zo Announces New Album “Illusion Of Depth,” Releases New Single

Time and time again, gifted musician Mat Zo has stunned listeners with his eclectic blend of sounds, bending genres and drawing influence from all over the electronic music spectrum. His debut album Damage Control and sophomore release Self Disassemble were perfect illustrations of his talent—amalgamations of just about every genre within EDM, including UK garage, trance, dubstep, and French house, and among others. Now, Zo is back to blow us away yet again with the announcement of his next full-length album, titled Illusion Of Depth, slated for release on October 9th via Above & Beyond‘s Anjunabeats imprint.  The album’s first single “Problems” introduces Atlanta-based vocalist Olan, whose work has appeared on previous Zo prod...

Celebrate Solange’s Birthday with 5 of the Best Remixes of Her Music

Solange is a national treasure. Her inimitable approach to R&B and soul has led her to become one of the most formidable artists in contemporary music, and her work has inspired an innumerable amount of electronic tracks that continue to shape the genre. Essentially, dance music wouldn’t be quite what it is today without her influence. To celebrate Solange’s birthday today, we dug up five of the best electronic remixes of her tracks. Solange – “Losing You (Cyril Hahn Remix)” Cyril Hahn‘s intoxicating deep house rework of Solange’s “Losing You” remains one of the most popular remixes in the renowned Swiss producer’s catalog despite its release over 7 years ago. Solange – “Cranes In the Sky (Kaytranada DJ Edit)&...

Mat Zo Announces Special In-Game Minecraft Concert

Renowned electronic producer Mat Zo has been one of the most influential tastemakers in dance music for quite some time now. His proclivity for forward-thinking music and willingness to blend elements of many different EDM sub-genres, like drum & bass, house, and breaks, is second to none.   Mat Zo’s ability to craft visceral music is also manifested in his love for gaming. That’s why he recently announced a special in-game concert in Minecraft, which is going down next Wednesday. Considering his trailblazing electronic compositions, you can only imagine the jaw-dropping Minecraft world Mat Zo has built for this unique concert experience. Performing along with the Mad Zoo label head will be Lutrell, Groke, Rohaan, Inverted Silence, Counsel Pop, and ...