When Dr. Seuss said, “Adults are just outdated children,” he probably didn’t think they were DJs. Kids can now ditch treasure hunts for turntables thanks to Tomorrowland, who will soon launch a series of bespoke “DJ bootcamps.” The fabled electronic dance music festival brand recently announced the launch of special “Kids Camps” for children aged 8 to 17, who are able to sign up for a weeklong electronic music mentoring experience. They’ll learn how to beat-match, EQ, loop and filter, among many other fundamental DJing techniques. Tomorrowland will also offer a weeklong bootcamp experience for adults. The end goal, according to the festival, is a physical music academy that provides a turnkey solution for aspiring artists to produce...
Brazilian dance music producer Carola has returned with another sensational single, further cementing her reputation as one to watch from Brazil’s electronic scene. Carola is making a name for herself that extends beyond the borders of her home country. Now ready to make her debut at Tomorrowland this summer, the Brazilian tastemaker is adding to an already impressive studio output with another big production. In “Luchadora,” Carola showcases her self-taught talent effortlessly by combining her tried-and-true house production prowess with the irrefutable sensuality of Spanish lyricism. Sultry yet elegant—and undeniably alluring—Carola’s new single can bring the heat to any dancefloor. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles “Spanish, for me, has a ve...
Brazilian dance music producer Carola has returned with another sensational single, further cementing her reputation as one to watch from Brazil’s electronic scene. Carola is making a name for herself that extends beyond the borders of her home country. Now ready to make her debut at Tomorrowland this summer, the Brazilian tastemaker is adding to an already impressive studio output with another big production. In “Lunchadora,” Carola showcases her self-taught talent effortlessly by combining her tried-and-true house production prowess with the irrefutable sensuality of Spanish lyricism. Sultry yet elegant—and undeniably alluring—Carola’s new single can bring the heat to any dancefloor. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles “Spanish, for me, has a v...
For WHIPPED CREAM, it’s always been about bangers. “Light of Mine”? Banger. “So Thick”? Banger. With a track record like this, it’s no surprise that her latest single, “CRY,” is also—well, you get it. A mind-bending fusion of midtempo, electronica and hyper-house, “CRY” is out now via Monstercat. Kicking off with eerie chords and haunting vocals, “CRY” quickly sets the scene for a tale that twists and turns with tension. “You won’t hear me cry,” its lyrics chant. An eerie bassline slowly creeps under the surface until the track’s cathartic drop, akin to a pitch black soundscape with menacing sound design. “It’s about having no tears, words, or energy left to give...
If there was any doubt NFTs are shaping the future of music, look no further than Tomorrowland‘s 2022 festival lineup. Ape Rave Club isn’t an artist you’d normally see on any festival lineup, but this digital primate is debuting on one of the biggest stages in all of dance music: the Tomorrowland mainstage. As the first NFT artist to perform at the world renowned event, Ape Rave Club will capture the attention of the global dance music community with a set to be seen by over half a million fans. A product of the popular Bored Ape Yacht Club collection, Ape Rave Club is just one of a limited batch of 10,000 apes created last year. More recently, the collection has drawn strong celebrity interest with Shaquille O’Neal, Steve Aoki, and Paris Hilton...
Ahead of a historic edition of Tomorrowland, organizers have released a jaw-dropping list of artists to perform at the festival’s first-ever edition over three consecutive weekends. Tomorrowland today unveiled its massive 2022 lineup via a poster with more fine print than a car warranty. And after the long-awaited reveal, the question isn’t, “Who’s on the lineup?” but, “Who isn’t?” Tomorrowland. Anosov1505/Wikimedia Commons With over 600 artists, this year’s lineup is undoubtedly the biggest in Tomorrowland history. Eric Prydz, Martin Garrix, Marshmello, Charlotte de Witte, FISHER, Amelie Lens, Armin van Buuren, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Nicky Romero, Above & Beyond and many, many more are set to grace the stages of the Belgian...
Another day, another milestone for Moore Kismet. The electronic music prodigy, who is primed for the release of their debut album in 2022, has announced a landmark performance at Tomorrowland. They’re set to make history, becoming the youngest artist to ever perform at the iconic Belgian dance music festival. It’s been quite a rise to prominence for Kismet, 17, who last year also became the youngest to ever perform at EDC Las Vegas and Chicago’s illustrious Lollapalooza. As a non-binary artist and influential voice on the topic of gender identity, their Tomorrowland booking has the feel of a watershed moment for the LGBTQ+ creative community. Kismet’s performance was announced alongside Tomorrowland organizers’ reveal of the festival’s first artists for ...
The world’s biggest electronic dance music festival just got a little bigger. In an effort to make up for lost time after a tumultuous string of cancellations contrived by the impact of the pandemic, the organizers of Tomorrowland have confirmed an unprecedented three 2022 events. The fabled Belgian fest is now set for three consecutive weekends in the month of July: July 15-17, July 22-24 and July 29-31. The lineup for each will be announced soon, according to a press release shared with EDM.com. Tomorrowland. Anosov1505/Wikimedia Commons Recommended Articles Rumors of the expansion began to gain steam as early as September 2021, when Tomorrowland spokesperson Debby Wilmsen said the festival had to “cushion the financial hangover” of the successive postponements. After B...
The People of Tomorrow family is growing. The creators of Tomorrowland, one of the world’s biggest and most popular electronic dance music festivals, have announced a new fest in the Belgian capital of Brussels. Dubbed CORE Festival, the event is being produced in collaboration with the organizers of Rock Werchter, Belgium’s largest music festival. CORE Festival will feature four different stages and over 30 artists at the sprawling Osseghem Park in Brussels, from noon to 1AM. According to a press release issued to announce the two-day boutique festival, attendees can expect an eclectic blend of indie, hip-hop, electronica, hyperpop and alternative dance music in a unique marriage of Tomorrowland and Rock Werchter’s approaches to curation. They aim to attract 25,000 atten...
Tomorrowland has received the regulatory green light to go bigger and better than ever in 2022. Following two consecutive pandemic-induced cancellations in 2020 and 2021, Tomorrowland made their eagerness to make up for lost time clear as they immediately sought approval to expand to three weekends during the upcoming 2022 festival season. Belgian regulators have since decided favorably on the request as Tomorrowland has now reportedly received a permit from the province of Antwerp to move forward with their plans for expansion. “We are of course very happy with this,” said Tomorrowland spokesperson Debby Wilmsen, per Knack Focus. “We can now get to work preparing three weekends. They will all fall in July. We will work in the same way as with two editions̷...
Sadly, summer has come and gone. But there’s always next summer. While you may have been able to squeeze in a music fest or two close to home this year, festivals across Europe felt the wrath of COVID-19, navigating the pitfalls of countless postponements and cancellations. Despite the hardships, major European events are setting their sites on 2022 and it looks like a promising summer for the return of international music festivals. We’ve put together the ultimate 30-day electronic music European tour for 2022, plus our firsthand recommendations on how to travel to them on a budget. Travel Europe has one of the best train systems in the world. It’s fast, cheap and comfortable. Traveling from country to country can be stressful and tiring—and you’re going to wa...
Sadly, summer has come and gone. But there’s always next summer. While you may have been able to squeeze in a music fest or two close to home this year, festivals across Europe felt the wrath of COVID-19, navigating the pitfalls of countless postponements and cancellations. Despite the hardships, major European events are setting their sites on 2022 and it looks like a promising summer for the return of international music festivals. We’ve put together the ultimate 30-day electronic music European tour for 2022, plus our firsthand recommendations on how to travel to them on a budget. Travel Europe has one of the best train systems in the world. It’s fast, cheap and comfortable. Traveling from country to country can be stressful and tiring—and you’re going to wa...