BARELY ALIVE is taking brostep into a new era with the official expansion of its Killed It! label.

The imprint’s debut compilation, Killed It! Vol. 1, delivers 18 explosive tracks featuring both rising producers and established bass music names.

From distorted synths and heavy drops to nostalgic dubstep influences, the compilation highlights the diversity shaping the genre’s next chapter.

With Vishal Bhanderi helping lead the label’s A&R direction, Killed It! aims to become a platform for fresh voices rather than simply a home for BARELY ALIVE releases. After a busy touring season, the duo is clearly building something bigger for bass music.

Two young music lovers are making EDM history.

Five-year-old LeeLee and seven-year-old CXRTER, known together as DJ Faculty Lounge, have officially earned the RecordSetter title for the world’s youngest back-to-back DJ duo.

With a combined age of just 4,476 days at certification, the pair have already captured attention for their passion for electronic music and admiration for artists like Avicii, Calvin Harris, and Zedd.

Their journey is only beginning, with LeeLee now aiming for Guinness World Records and festival performances. From school events to record books, these rising DJs are proving age is no barrier to chasing dreams.

Electronic music is reaching new heights in the United States. Luminate’s 2026 Midyear Report reveals that dance music ranked among the fastest-growing genres during the first half of the year, reflecting its growing popularity across streaming platforms and festival culture.

Artists like John Summit and Disco Lines continue to drive the genre’s momentum, while renewed interest in tracks from the 2015–2017 EDM era proves that timeless anthems still resonate with fans.

Combined with a global electronic music industry now valued at $15.1 billion, the latest figures confirm that dance music isn’t just growing—it’s evolving into one of the world’s most influential genres.

Tomorrowland is proving to be much more than a music festival—it’s a major economic engine for Belgium.

The iconic event is expected to generate around 60,000 hotel overnight stays across its two weekends, with Brussels serving as the primary hub for international visitors.

Hotels are nearing full occupancy, while Brussels Airlines is flying approximately 25,000 festivalgoers from 106 countries on hundreds of flights, including its signature party flights.

From themed hotel experiences to booming tourism and hospitality, Tomorrowland continues to transform Belgium into a global festival destination, delivering benefits that extend far beyond the stages in Boom.