Nearly half of Gen Z respondents say they hold back from dancing in public because they fear being filmed and going viral on social media. A new study explores how smartphones, smart glasses and online judgement are changing nightlife, affecting confidence and encouraging venues to consider phone-free events.
View More Nearly Half of Gen Z Are Afraid to Dance in Public Because They Could Go Viral Online
Armin van Buuren and Funk Tribu join forces on ‘Nirvana,’ a new trance collaboration blending euphoric melodies with harder-edged rhythms. Discover how the track connects trance’s roots with its modern revival, and learn more about Funk Tribu’s rise, his TRIBE label and van Buuren’s latest projects.
View More Armin van Buuren and Funk Tribu Unite on New Trance Anthem ‘Nirvana’
A federal court has sentenced Michael Smith to 18 months in prison for an AI music royalty fraud scheme that allegedly generated more than $8 million through billions of artificial streams. The case exposes vulnerabilities in streaming payouts and raises fresh questions about how platforms can protect legitimate artists as AI-generated music expands.
View More AI Music Royalty Fraud: Man Sentenced to 18 Months for $8 Million Streaming Scheme
Sara Landry has filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against her former managers over the alleged continued use of her name and HEKATE branding. The dispute involves music ownership, distribution rights, and competing legal claims in the US and UK, arriving just days before the hard techno artist releases her second studio album, Divine Intervention.
View More Sara Landry Sues Former Managers Over Her Name and HEKATE Brand in Trademark Dispute
Glastonbury 2027 has sold out in just 42 minutes, despite record ticket prices and a year-long break from the festival. With all three headliners already booked but still secret, anticipation is building ahead of the festival’s return to Worthy Farm in June 2027.
View More Glastonbury 2027 Sells Out In Just 42 Minutes As Ticket Demand Surges
ADE Lab 2026 is splitting its program in two, with ADE Lab Discovery offering free, no-application access from Oct. 21 to 23. Visitors can test DJ equipment and production tools, attend introductory sessions and explore music-focused programming during Amsterdam Dance Event’s 30th edition.
View More ADE Lab 2026 Goes Free: What to Know About the New Discovery Program
John Summit’s Experts Only Takes Over the New York Stock Exchange in Bold NYC Stunt
View More John Summit’s Experts Only Takes Over the New York Stock Exchange in Bold NYC Stunt
Three Grammy-winning engineers put AI’s impact on music production under the microscope, revealing why human instinct and imperfection could become more valuable as artificial intelligence advances.
View More AI Won’t Replace Music Producers — But It Could Redefine What Makes Them Valuable
Hardwell and Sound Rush have transformed Goo Goo Dolls’ timeless ‘Iris’ into a 160 BPM hard dance anthem, bringing the emotional classic to a new generation of festival mainstages.
View More Hardwell and Sound Rush Turn Goo Goo Dolls’ ‘Iris’ Into a 160 BPM Festival Anthem
Hekate Records is Techno House CDA Magazine’s Record Label of the Month for August 2026. Founded by Sara Landry, the label has become a powerful force in the hard-techno movement, championing intense, uncompromising sounds and supporting a new generation of artists shaping the future of underground electronic music.
View More Record Label of the Month: Hekate Records (August 2026 Edition)