AlphaTheta (formerly Pioneer DJ) has joined forces with SanDisk to launch a DJ-specific flash drive built for speed and performance. The new SanDisk DJ Flash Drive offers ultra-fast transfer speeds of up to 1,000MB/s and comes with dual USB-C and USB-A connectors—perfect for modern and legacy DJ setups.

With up to 1TB of storage, it’s tailor-made for DJs on the go. Plus, buyers get a 3-month free trial of the rekordbox Creative Plan, making it easier than ever to organize, prep, and perform sets with precision.

Calvin Harris is facing heat over his latest track “Blessings”, with fans and fellow artist Chicane alleging it closely mirrors the iconic 1997 trance anthem “Offshore.”

The controversy sparked after Chicane posted a video directly comparing the two, igniting debate across the EDM community. Calvin responded with a cheeky rebuttal, denying any wrongdoing and accusing Chicane of borrowing from Tangerine Dream himself.

As copyright debates intensify in the digital age, this clash highlights how thin the line between inspiration and imitation can be. Whose side are you on?

EDM superstar Marshmello is heading to the big screen—this time as a Smurf. The helmeted DJ has joined the voice cast of Paramount’s upcoming live-action/CGI hybrid Smurfs film.

While his role is still under wraps, Marshmello will star alongside Rihanna (Smurfette), John Goodman (Papa Smurf), and a star-studded lineup including Daniel Levy, Hannah Waddingham, and Nick Kroll. With South Park’s Pam Brady penning the script and Shrek’s Chris Miller directing, fans can expect a fun-filled adventure.

This marks another exciting chapter for Mello, who continues expanding beyond music after dropping his The Roots album in late 2024.

Spotify is giving listeners more control over their experience with a new Snooze feature, now in testing for Premium users. This function allows users to temporarily hide overplayed songs from recommendations for 30 days—offering a much-needed break from repetitive tracks.

Other updates include upgraded hide functionality across devices, smarter queue options like Smart Shuffle and Sleep Timer, and better mobile playlist management with new Add, Sort, and Edit buttons. Plus, a new Create button helps users build playlists and explore AI-powered listening with friends. Even the desktop app now supports mobile-style previews.