Palm Tree Crew, co-founded by Kygo and Myles Shear, has hit a $215 million valuation after a $20 million Series B round led by WME. The Miami-based lifestyle brand, blending festivals, hospitality, and consumer ventures, plans to expand with new festival spots in Japan, South Korea, and beyond, plus investments in brands like Ryl Tea.

With events in Aspen, Saint-Tropez, and more, and partnerships with DraftKings and Tequila Don Julio, the company is redefining tropical vibes. This funding fuels its bold vision, merging music and culture globally, cementing its status as a lifestyle powerhouse.

Experimental artist Yves Tumor faced a hostile reception during his opening set for Swedish House Mafia at Arthur Ashe Stadium on September 11, 2025. Booed off stage by fans expecting EDM beats, Tumor, aka Sean Bowie, cut his performance short, later slamming the crowd as “corny” and “sub humans” on Instagram.

He even trashed a New York poster, sparking outrage given the date’s significance. Undeterred, he quipped, “I’m still getting paid,” highlighting the mismatch with the audience. Swedish House Mafia remains silent as the controversy unfolds, leaving fans debating art versus expectation.

Paul Oakenfold will make history as the first DJ to perform live in the Galápagos Islands, spinning a set aboard the ultra-exclusive “Space2Sea Galápagos: Voyage of Discovery” cruise, November 1-8, 2025.

Limited to 100 guests at $50,000 each, the luxury voyage on Silversea’s Silver Origin features luminaries like Neil deGrasse Tyson and Kathryn Sullivan, blending science and art where Darwin shaped evolution theory.

Oakenfold’s performance, dubbed the “world’s most remote dancefloor,” honors the fragile ecosystem with eco-friendly tech. This fusion of trance and science promises a transformative experience in nature’s living laboratory.

San Francisco DJ HABITAAT, aka Tomas Wischerath, made history by spinning the first-ever DJ set atop Yosemite’s Half Dome, 8,800 feet high. With twin brother Tyson’s help, he hauled his gear up the granite peak at 4 AM, recording a 38-minute mix of ambient and downtempo beats blended with nature’s sounds—without amplification to preserve the park’s tranquility.

Inspired mid-flight, Wischerath aims to connect with the land and inspire conservation. The set, now on YouTube, showcases his innovative ethos. A behind-the-scenes video is coming soon, revealing the climb’s challenges and creativity.