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Welcome to the heart of the Electronic Dance Music (EDM) scene! Dive into the latest buzz, hottest releases, and breaking news from the EDM world with our NEWS WAVES. Stay tuned as we ride the currents of rhythm and innovation, bringing you the freshest updates straight from the pulse of the global EDM community. Let the beats guide you as we explore the ever-evolving landscape of Electronic Dance Music, one headline at a time. From your favorite DJs, producers, record labels, festivals, and beyond, we’re your ultimate source for all things EDM, delivering the latest news and trends from around the world.

From “One Kiss” to One League Title—Calvin Harris Joins Reds on the Bus

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Calvin Harris returned to the top deck of the Liverpool FC victory parade bus—this time to celebrate the club’s 2024-25 Premier League title win.

Harris, a longtime Reds supporter, DJed live for the team and fans, turning the streets of Liverpool into a championship rave. This marks his second time on the victory bus, the first being in 2022.

The connection began with Liverpool defender Andy Robertson and grew from there, especially after Harris’ hit One Kiss became the club’s unofficial anthem. From stadium chants to Premier League glory, this DJ-football bromance just keeps getting better.

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40,000 People, 1,000 Lasers, One Night You’ll Never Forget

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Verknipt is about to make history. The iconic Amsterdam-based hard techno brand is planning a Guinness World Records™️ attempt for the world’s largest laser show at Verknipt ArenA 2025.

40,000 People, 1,000 Lasers, One Night You’ll Never Forget - Verknipt

With over 1,000 lasers set to light up the Johan Cruijff ArenA, this electrifying visual spectacle will dwarf the current record of 824 lasers. At exactly 23:50, during a peak moment of their high-energy experience show, a thousand synchronized lasers will blaze through the sky—an unmissable sight for 40,000 ravers. This isn’t just another rave; it’s a record-breaking moment in music history. Be there or regret it forever.

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Festival Horror: Man Left Blind After Brutal Attack Over Chips

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A night of music turned into a nightmare at Scotland’s Rewind Festival when a senseless, alcohol-fueled assault left a university lecturer permanently blind in one eye. Antonio Grant, 53, was attending the event with his family when he was violently attacked by Patrick Kerr and Simon Tierney—strangers he had briefly spoken with earlier that day.

The brutal incident was triggered after Grant declined an offer of food. Both men pled guilty and received a combined 10 years in prison. The court condemned their cowardly actions, underscoring the devastating, lasting impact on an innocent man simply trying to enjoy a festival.

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EDM’s Top Music School Just Shut Down—Here’s Why It’s Shocking Everyone

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After two transformative decades, ICON Collective—the iconic music production school that shaped countless careers in electronic music—has officially shut its doors.

The closure, announced by co-founder David Alexander Valencia, cites overwhelming financial challenges, including a crippling drop in international student enrollment due to halted visa interviews. Despite filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2024 to stay afloat, the beloved Los Angeles institution ultimately made the difficult decision to cease operations on May 29, 2025.

EDM’s Top Music School Just Shut Down—Here’s Why It’s Shocking Everyone

Students, artists, and alumni have expressed shock and sorrow, marking the end of an era for one of EDM’s most influential creative breeding grounds.

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