Subtronics combines technical production skills, innovative sound design, and an engaging performance style, making him a defining figure in modern bass music. Subtronics is not just a DJ; he is a boundary-pushing artist whose distinct sound and infectious energy have made him a household name in the bass music world. Known for his dynamic and highly energetic performances, Cyclops Desert will live up to these expectations!
Can’t wait until Cyclops Desert? Subtronics will be headlining Echostage for two days, and playing at New Years Eve festivals HiJinx and Decadence Colorado. He is also slated to play The Armory for three days in mid-February before making his way down to The Valley for Cyclops Desert. He will also play notable festivals Ultra Miami and Ubbi Dubbi in Spring 2025!
To keep up with all things Subtronics, including all his latest tour dates and music releases, use the social links below!
The Bay Area’s demonic Prince of Darkness, SVDDEN DEATH, is currently wrapping up his nationwide Heretic Tour, but he isn’t quite finished yet. Just in time for the holiday season, he has announced Voydome – Eye Of The Deceiver. Hopefully, your friends and family love grimy riddim and SVDDEN DEATH because that’s where the holiday gift money is going. For two stacked days, on March 14th & 15th, the Tacoma Dome will meet its doom.
The heavy lineup features SVDDEN DEATH B2B Marauda, PhaseOne, a Voyd set, Kill Safari, and Of The Trees. There will be plenty of filthy riddim, high knees, pits on pits, and everything else that comes with a SVDDEN DEATH set. Ears will be bleeding in all the right ways. Doom deserves to be endured, especially when a Voyd set is on the line-up. SVDDEN DEATH levitated during his first Voyd set at the Hollywood Palladium in 2020, there is no telling what he will do during Voydome.
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Tickets for both days are on sale now. Keep up with all things SVDDEN DEATH, click the links below. Once you’re in the Death Cvlt, there’s no turning back.
San Diego, your time has officially arrived! ISOKNOCK presents SD4EVR kicks off this Saturday, Decemeber 7, and we have all the tips and tricks to ensure a smooth and hassle-free weekend.
FESTIVAL HOURS
Saturday, December 7 Doors: 4:00 PM | Curfew: 11:00 PM
Sunday, December 8 Doors: 3:00 PM | Curfew: 10:00 PM
18+ to enter. Photo ID required.
If you haven’t gotten a chance to peek at the layout of the event, there is an official festival map showing all the key locations. There’s also a parking map showing all the designated lots for festivalgoers when they arrive!
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ISOKNOCK also dropped the day-by-day set times for this weekend, and in case you are running a little late, the openers are set to take the stage an hour after doors open. This ensures everyone has time to get there and maybe even grab a drink and some merch before kicking off the party.
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If you are new to the party, this dynamic duo partnered with PLUS1 which donates $1 per ticket to support the Surfrider Foundation, an organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world’s oceans, waves, and beaches (for all people) through a powerful activist network. With ISOxo and Knock2 cooking up their biggest show together (in their hometown), we are anticipating crazy on a whole new level. Buckle up for the ride and remember: PAIN IS TEMPORARY, ISOKNOCK IS FOREVER!
SantaCon is back for its third year in San Diego on December 14. Dust off your Santa gear and prepare for Belmont Shores to be turned into a winter wonderland. This vibrant holiday celebration combines festive electronic music, park rides, and amazing food next to the beautiful San Diego beach. There is no better way to roll into the Christmas season!
This year’s lineup features some big names in house music: Whethan, Destructo, Devault, Cut Snake, Yung Joc, and more. The event is spread across four stages, with the main stage at the Beach House and “Santa’s Twerkshop” inside Belmont Shores. There is something fun to do everywhere you look. Attendees also have unlimited full access to all the rides inside Belmont Shores.
SantaCon runs from 1 pm to 10 pm with the highlight being sunset over the beautiful San Diego beachline at 4:42, followed by the lighting of the official San Diego SantaCon Christmas Tree. After the fun ends at 10 pm, there is an official afterparty at Draft Belmont Park from 10 pm to 1:45 am featuring special guest DJs and a Christmas ambiance.
A portion of the proceeds from SantaCon goes to Feeding Santa Deigo, bringing holiday cheer to those who need it. Be sure to break out your holiday costume, Santa hat, or reindeer gear, and prepare to have a jolly ole time on December 14! There are multiple ticket tiers, so grab your deal now and lock it in.
American drum and bass producer REAPER has had a huge 2024. He started the year with a Zeds Dead collab “Back Bus,” and then in March, a new seven-track album, CHALLENGER, on Bassrush. After a Challenger World Tour and a full slate of festival appearances over the spring and summer, REAPER restarted his Challenger Tour again this fall. REAPER even appeared overseas at the Amsterdam Dance Event to support the 13-track CHALLENGER (Deluxe)album. His most recent release, a remix of NGHTMRE’s “Torture,” dropped on November 7, via Gud Vibrations.
REAPER put all these new DnB tunes to good use on his Challenger Tour. Moon Lvnding was on hand for his 360-set in Brooklyn two weeks ago, as well as his sellout in Tempe last Friday and Denver on Saturday. REAPER was in fine form in NYC, whipping the crowd into a dancing frenzy as fans surrounded his stage for a long night of drum and bass. The 360 setup commanded attention at the center of the dance floor and helped keep the energy up all night long. Along for support at the Brooklyn stop was Rebel Scum, who some may remember as a collaborator on THE PULSE #013, REAPER’s hour-long DnB guest mix series.
REAPER is nearing the end of his Challenger tour, but there are still a few dates left, including four stops this week in Washington DC, Las Vegas, Costa Mesa, and Sacramento, before his tour finale in Salt Lake City on December 7. Limited tickets remain, so hit his website to see if you can make it to one of these last shows. If you like drum and bass, this show is a must-see event!
As the drum and bass scene in the US continues to grow, REAPER is sure to capitalize on the momentum. After an action-packed 2024, filled with albums, remixes, festivals, and a fall tour, DnB fans must be licking their lips in anticipation of an even bigger 2025. To stay up-to-date on all the latest news and announcements from REAPER, be sure to follow his social media profiles linked below.
Dreamstate SoCal, the ultimate U.S. trance destination, is locked and loaded with several special sets for its 10th edition. Trance legends from around the world are set to debut new performances at the Long Beach, CA festival this coming weekend.
Kicking things off, Craig Connelly is set to break new ground with Collider LIVE. The UK producer will showcase his musical prowess in a fully live performance using Ableton Live and unique controllers. With a career spanning over a decade, Connelly’s talents will culminate in this immersive set, promising to leave fans awe-inspired.
Giuseppe Ottaviani will premiere his one-of-a-kind OTTAGON project. OTTAGON is an homage to the word octagon and features Ottaviani in the center of eight keyboards. Renowned for pushing boundaries with innovative performances like Live 3.0, Ottaviani’s OTTAGON is poised to redefine live trance production yet again.
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A true icon of the genre, Alex M.O.R.P.H. will be performing his Cassiopeia set in Long Beach. With a career dating back to the ’90s and recognition as one of “The 101 Producers Award 2024,” Alex M.O.R.P.H. brings his signature style to Dreamstate in what promises to be a masterclass in trance.
In addition to these solo sets, Dreamstate SoCal will be the debut of two very special b2bs. After years of collaborating on tracks, Mark Sherry and David Forbes will finally take the stage together, debuting their project Thick As Thieves. In addition, legends Bryan Kearney and Mauro Picotto will be going back-to-back for the first time in history. With b2bs as legendary as these, you should pause and add them to your lineup in the Insomniac app.
There are just a few days to go until trance fans descend upon the Queen Mary, so be sure to keep up with the latest updates using the links below!
DJ/producer longstoryshort has unveiled his groundbreaking EP, IN MY MIND, on Insomniac’s NIGHTMODE label. The EP delves into themes of light and dark, building on a year of major career milestones, including a collaboration with Dillon Francis on “Take Me Away,” an official remix of The Bloody Beetroots and Steve Aoki’s “Warp 1.9,” and two official remixes for Odesza. Since his launch in 2019, longstoryshort has consistently pushed boundaries and challenged norms, with IN MY MIND offering an innovative glimpse into his bright future.
“IN MY MIND EP is a journey through the dual sides of my music and personal experiences,” said longstoryshort. “Dark Mode [first half] brings out that raw, heavy-energy, side of me that leans into harder sounds and unfiltered intensity, while Light Mode [second half] explores a softer, emotional side, giving space to reflect and feel. Together, they offer a full view into my world, and I hope listeners connect with these tracks as a soundtrack to their own highs, lows, and everything in between.”
The IN MY MIND EP by longstoryshort is a dynamic blend of genres and emotions, designed to suit any setting, from club nights to introspective moments. It opens with “INTRO (DARK MODE),” a cinematic prelude that leads into the explosive bass house energy of the title track, “IN MY MIND.” The momentum continues with “IJUSTWANNA,” a collaboration with SPORTMODE, merging UK garage, drum & bass, and electrifying sirens. A brief pause comes with “interlude (light mode),” seamlessly transitioning the EP’s second half.
The second half brings depth and emotion, starting with “take the fall (don’t let it stop you),” a chill, melodic track with a hypnotic bassline. The EP concludes with “part of me,” an emotional finale combining heartfelt lyrics and dreamy production. With IN MY MIND, longstoryshort showcases his versatility and storytelling, offering an immersive, multi-sensory experience.
The IN MY MIND EP is just the start of an exciting chapter for longstoryshort, showcasing his ability to push boundaries and captivate listeners with his unique sound. If you want to experience his music live or stay updated on future releases, don’t miss his headlining shows on November 21 at Barboza in Seattle, WA, and February 22 at Dark Star in Tempe, AZ. He’ll also be supporting Chase & Status on November 29 at Mission Ballroom in Denver, CO. Check out his links below for more details!
Last Friday, November 8, ALLEYCVT took over New York City’s historic Webster Hall for an epic show on her current “Feel It” Tour. The budding dubstep star brought along Capochino and Sharlitz Web for support.
Capochino got the party started at midnight and the NYC crowd quickly filled up the dance floor. Clearly, ALLEYCVT made some strong choices for support on this show because Webster Hall doesn’t typically fill up so quickly for the opener. Capochino slayed his set, playing a bunch of his signature flips as well as some familiar dubstep anthems from Subtronics. He finished with a few tunes featuring live vocals from a talented MC whose name I was not able to confirm in time for release.
Sharlitz Web took the stage at 1am, and the hall was nearly packed. Despite her more downtempo sound, she had the crowd whipped up in a dancing frenzy. There were even a few mosh pit sightings during Sharlitz’s set, which surely came as a surprise to me. I’ve rarely seen Webster Hall so engaged and excited for an EDM show, which is a testament to the talent and prowess of ALLEYCVT’s NYC lineup.
The star of the show took centerstage around 2am, and ALLEYCVT played hit after hit for her adoring fans. Her tour production looked great with rainbow-colored lasers complementing her LED graphics. She even teased a few new tracks and IDs from her upcoming debut EP. The crowd went completely bananas during her set, and the energy was electric. Not only were there multiple mosh pits throughout the set, but the crowd also opened an all-girls mosh pit.
Even when ALLEYCVT finished her 90-minute set at 3:30am, the New York crowd chanted for more. She played an encore before dashing off the stage. But those fans who stuck around a little bit longer were able to catch up with ALLEYCVT when she popped out of the green room at 3:45am. She met with dozens of fans, taking pictures, signing merch, and answering questions. She even received a few gifts, including a gorgeous pendant which was synced to an internet ID for authenticity.
ALLEYCVT still has another five weeks left on her “Feel It” Tour this fall, including two shows at Denver’s Ogden Theater to finish. Limited tickets are still available, so get yours now if you want to feel it, too! For all the latest news and announcements from ALLEYCVT, including updates about the release of her debut EP, be sure to follow her on social media using the links below.
Last weekend The OUTLAW, DJ Snake‘s new alias, sold out the historic Shrine in Downtown Los Angeles and turned it into a unique, immersive European style rave. With a 360 caged stage, dark techno beats, trap, and a slew of special guests, The OUTLAW’s LA debut was a pinnacle experience.
A stark difference from his typical DJ Snake sets–The OUTLAW set out to make his own name last weekend. The night was filled with heavy, dark techno beats, hard trap, lasers, and crazy lights. The crowd energy was unmatched from the opening song to the final epic b2b2b2b2b. The OUTLAW showcased his diversity throughout the night with flawless transitions from one style to the next and from drop to drop. At points he even remixed his own songs like “Let Me Love You” into a heavy techno beat that had the whole crowd shook.
The OUTLAW came out walking through the crowd like a UFC fighter on his way to the 360 caged stage in the middle of the crowd, giving the sold out crowd a great view of OUTLAW doing his thing and the ability to interact, party, and at times mosh with each other. He had what looked like medieval-era banners hung throughout the venue and above the DJ booth was his new logo, which features a red snake in the shape of an O with a sword through the middle.
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In addition to The OUTLAW’s insane almost 2 hour set, he also brought surprise guests with him. He debuted a new song with the trap legend Flosstradamus that was absolute madness and we will be counting down the days until it is released. He then played b2b with the hard trap godfather himself SAYMYNAME for roughly 20 minutes, setting the crowd off to a different level. OUTLAW and SAYMYNAME both got on the mic to pump the crowd up for the epic finale. The 20 minute finale was a treat for everyone in the crowd. An epic b2b which featured The OUTLAW, SAYMYNAME, Flosstradamus, Wuki and more took over.
The OUTLAW has also announced his tour going from LA to NYC, Denver, Amsterdam, Berlin and many more cities throughout the country and world. You can now RSVP for the tour stop nearest you here. Do not miss this one of kind, immersive hard techno legend in the making and be prepared to use every ounce of energy you have. Follow along using the links below.
