BREAKAWAY North Carolina 2024
This year’s Breakaway North Carolina was a testament to how music, community, and resilience can transform a weekend into something unforgettable. Despite Hurricane Helen attempti [...]
French Techno Duo Cosmic Boys Joins Forces with Sam WOLFE on ‘Luna’
Cosmic Boys & Sam WOLFE have teamed up for a new single, "Luna," released on their Legend label. ◊ Based in France, Cosmic Boys are a techno duo renowned for their fusion of p [...]
Afterlife Presents Anyma at Sphere: The Ultimate New Year’s Eve Show
On December 31, 2024, witness the perfect culmination of technological forces with Afterlife presents Anyma ‘The End of Genesys,’ a captivating and unique event at Sphere in Las V [...]
Subtronics Bringing the Summer Heatwave – Shows & Releases
Subtronics has been on fire lately. In 2023, he was crowned “Best DJ” by DJ Mag for their Best of North America Awards and was the only electronic music act to make Pollstar’s Top [...]
Groove Cruise 2025: Your Ultimate Guide to an Unforgettable Voyage
Get ready for the sold-out Groove Cruise 2025, happening from Thursday, January 23, to Sunday, January 27! This year, Groove Cruise will make history as the largest music cruise e [...]
TLUXX: From Heartbreak to High Energy Euphoria
When I got to sit down and chat with TLUXX (Brian Johnson) for our zoom interview, I told him “even though this interview is scheduled for an hour time block, our interviews are u [...]
Road to Verknipt ArenA: Techno’s Most Anticipated Event in 2024
Verknipt brings us a glimpse into the creation of the techno scene’s most anticipated event in 2024 with new video series, Road to Verknipt ArenA - The “Road to Verknipt ArenA” vi [...]
Callie Reiff Shares New Single “Special” Out Now on Dim Mak
Out now on Dim Mak, Callie Reiff’s “Special” is a vocal-driven Tech House track featuring Callie’s seductive spoken word over rave-inspired 909 hats, reverbed synth plucks, and a [...]
Bexxie Shares Her New Single: “Gotta Be Real” Out Now
The resurgence of nineties-inspired sounds in dance music has been thrilling, and Bexxie's latest single, "Gotta Be Real," captures that nostalgic vibe perfectly. This track scrat [...]
Genix Presents: ‘YOU.ME.NOW’ | A Euphoric Journey
At a time when the UK club scene is embracing the euphoric energy of 90s rave, ‘YOU.ME.NOW’ is an album that is perfectly suited for the here and now. Genix’s second studio album [...]
T78 x Sam Wolfe’s Latest: ‘Can U Relate’, the Hard-Hitting Techno Collab We’ve Been Waiting For
The collab we have been waiting to get our hands on is finally out on Beatport and all streaming platforms! Italian techno legend T78, aka Manuele Tessarollo, has teamed up with e [...]
Kiesza’s Transformative Return With “Dancing and Crying: Vol 1”
Kiesza’s triumphant return to the music scene is marked by the release of her deeply personal album "Dancing And Crying, Vol. 1," now available on Zebra Spirit Tribe. This album i [...]
Catching Up with Truth x Lies: A Decade of Music and Mastery
Few names resonate as distinctly as Truth and Lies. Celebrating ten years in the industry, the musical duo reflects on a journey marked by evolution, resilience, and a relentless [...]
Billy Gillies Is Building an Amazing Comeback for Trance
Robert Miles’ Children has always been the record that I bring up whenever I’m asked about what pulled me into dance music. It’s probably safe to say, whether you may not realize [...]
Danny Olson: A Trailblazer in Cinematic Bass
In the heart of Los Angeles pulses the creative force of Danny Olson, a composer, electronic music producer, and DJ whose fusion of classical elegance and electronic dynamism defi [...]
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The Hard Techno world just reached NEW BOUNDARIES with the launch of Verknipt Records!
Hard techno lovers will want to brace yourselves for this year! It’s already a massive year for techno, and to add onto that, global hard techno powerhouse and promoter Verknipt i [...]
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Mia Moretti: Musical Fusion Lights up Miami
In a moment of calm amongst the chaos of Miami Music Week 2024, a jazz band packs up their instruments after their set in a swanky cocktail bar. Watching this sight, you’d be hard [...]
Elohim: a Radiant Beacon of Humanity, Love, and Light
It is often said that an artist’s community is a reflection of their essence and persona. Through our conversations, we can undeniably confirm that this is true for the multi-tale [...]
Sherm and Hood Politics: It’s All About the Community
At Miami Music Week 2024, we had the pleasure to sit down with Sherm, house producer/DJ, label A&R and manager for Hood Politics Records, and podcaster. Only thirty feet away [...]
Bringing the Energy to Groove Cruise from SoCal: Highlnd
LA-based Elliot Sorgen, who goes by the name Highlnd, has been on a hot streak lately. Inspired by the vibrancy of his home city, Highlnd has showcased his unique, high-octane ble [...]
Have you checked out Korolova and MotherEarth’s latest release heating up all the dance floors?
The collab we have been waiting to get our hands on is finally out on Beatport and all streaming platforms! Ukrainian’s renowned artist Korolova has teamed up with Dutch DJ Mother [...]
Anyma’s Highly Anticipated Genesys II Has Been Worth The Wait
The wait for Anyma’s next big album is finally over and it is certainly worth the wait. Out now on Afterlife/Interscope Records, ‘Genesys II’ is double-side LP that includes seven [...]
Cristoph’s Latest EP “Solpaz/Fading” Are Killer Additions to His Discography
Cristoph has continued to make waves in the dance music scene and his journey to global stardom is a tale of passion and hard work, underpinned by a supreme talent and energy that [...]
Behind the Decks with Max Low: Riding the Tech-House Wave
Max Low blasts onto the scene, igniting the tech-house domain with electrifying productions and live performances that pulse with contagious energy. From swirling espresso martini [...]
Chillin’ and Vibin’ with San Pacho
Hailing from Croatia to Chicago for his love of house music, San Pacho is renowned for his superior style and quality in tech house. Supported by major artists in the scene such a [...]
Ultra Music Festival 2024: A Sonic Journey through the Heart of EDM
Nestled amidst the towering skyscrapers of Downtown Miami and bordered by the picturesque Biscayne Bay, Ultra Music Festival returned to the iconic Bayfront Park for its 2024 edit [...]
Nikademis: Behind the Dark and Mysterious Soundscapes
This past Groove Cruise 2024, we got a chance to sit down with our friend Nikademis, aka Nick Liuzzi. Having recently garnered support from some of the biggest names in dance, inc [...]
Lunar Lullabies: Pulse brings the Spring Festival to Avant Gardner
On February 18th and 19th, we had the opportunity to attend one of the most thrilling events of the year so far: the Spring Festival Lunar New Year Celebration at Avant Gardner in [...]
The syence Behind the Beats: A Spirited Chat with Music Mavericks
In a whirlwind of neon lights and infectious beats, the dynamic duo of syence (consisting of Zach Montoya and Brayden James) took the stage at Countdown NYE 2023, where we caught [...]
SadBois & Manno Stay True to Their Roots While Rocking the EDM Scene
From the intense emotions of heartbreak to feeling comfortable in one’s own skin, rocktronic artists SadBois and Manno are no strangers to centering their lived experiences when s [...]
At the Center of the World: Manila Killa
We had the pleasure of chatting with Manila Killa, aka Chris, where he took us on a deep dive into his musical journey, shedding light on the challenges he faced, the importance o [...]
MYRNE: Interview with a Creative Chameleon
We had the absolute pleasure of chatting with the multi-talented MYRNE, aka Manfred Lim, after his Countdown NYE 2023 appearance. His performance, alongside his long-time friend M [...]
BEAUZ strikes again with breakthrough artist Isaac Palmer & AINA for “Can’t Get You Out of My Head”
In a whirlwind of musical innovation, 23-year-old prodigy Isaac Palmer electrifies the electronic music realm with his debut hyper-techno masterpiece. Drawing inspiration from Kyl [...]
Electric Forest 2024 – Plug In Slates Announced!
Do you want to win a free ticket to Electric Forest AND have your creativity showcased at the festival? Well, you’re in luck, because Electric Forest has revealed the full slate o [...]
Years of War Begins to Boldly Rewrite Their Story
After a decade as Rico & Miella, husband and wife duo Rico and Michelle Caruso have closed a musical chapter, to write an entirely new vision as Years of War. I am fortunate e [...]
Kick Off West Coast Spring Fests at CRSSD
CRSSD, San Diego’s vibrant music festival, combines the coastal charm of Southern California with a soundtrack of house and techno. Set against the stunning backdrop of Waterfront [...]
Spring Festival: Lunar New Year Celebration: SLANDER, Alan Walker, Trivecta at Avant Gardner
Pulse Events reveals stacked Phase 2 lineup for second edition of Spring Festival: Lunar New Year Celebration What So Not, Trivecta, Henry Fong, 4B, and more join previously-annou [...]
Neon Owl x Dreamstate: Dustin Husain Interview
During this year’s magical Dreamstate festival in Long Beach, we got the opportunity to interview Socal’s own Trance force, Dustin Husain. Dustin has emerged onto the scene with [...]
Get Ready to Dance: Ultra Music Festival Unleashes Star-Studded RESISTANCE Lineup!
Get ready for the ultimate electronic music extravaganza! Ultra Music Festival is back for its 24th edition, bringing the biggest names in house and techno to Bayfront Park in Do [...]
Ultra Music Festival 2024: 18 Artists NOT to Miss
Each year, Ultra Music Festival boasts a world-class, star-studded lineup, and this year is no exception! With a dazzling array of talent across multiple stages, it can be daunti [...]
Neon Owl x Dreamstate: Matt Fax Interview
Fresh after his set this past Dreamstate in Long Beach, we had the opportunity to interview the French champion in today's Progressive arena: Matt Fax (David Ciekanski). His late [...]
Brass, Beats, and Bass Drops: Apashe’s Symphony of Sound at Webster Hall
As a writer for Neon Owl and a passionate follower of the electronic dance music scene, I've witnessed numerous memorable performances, but Apashe's recent showcase at Webster Hal [...]
Neon Owl x Dreamstate: Miyuki Interview
This past November, we caught up with Miyuki, the “The Doctor DJ,” who left her career in science to pursue her lifelong passion of music. This was clearly the right choice, as t [...]
Neon Owl x Dreamstate: Somna Interview
Shortly after his Dreamstate set, we got the chance to chat with Somna, one of Canada’s leading Trance artists. Known for fusing together traditional mixing with current technolo [...]
Galactica Festival Launches New Label: Galactica Music; Debut Release ‘Icarius Vol. 1’
Italy’s iconic Galactica Festival just made another mark in the techno scene with the launch of its very own record label, Galactica Music. Renowned as one of the biggest leading [...]
Neon Owl x Egzod: Insomniac Countdown 2023
Picture this: Exo, with his beats echoing through the air, thought he had time he saved to drop his favorite song, only to be hit with the revelation that his time was up! Talk ab [...]
Unmasking the Magic of DEEPFAKE: An Exclusive Interview at Freaky Deaky
In the world of electronic dance music, few names have sparked as much intrigue and innovation as DEEPFAKE, the Detroit-based artist duo known for their groundbreaking sounds and [...]
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Felix Jaehn and Leony are bringing the HEAT to 2024 with their latest track “Waking Up”
DJ Felix Jaehn is starting off 2024 strong with ‘Waking Up’, a collaboration with Leony. As an artist known for capturing the essence of large parties and festivals in his music, [...]
Neon Owl x Dreamstate: NilSix Interview
Amidst the excitement of Dreamstate’s premier at the Queen Mary, we found a place aboard the ship to sit and chat with nilsix, the duo made up of well-established Trance artists Ø [...]
Drum & Bass is Lifting Off Stateside with ÆON:MODE
While most EDM fans know Blanke for his discography full of high-energy midtempo, dubstep, and melodic bass, the Australian producer is now speeding into drum & bass territory [...]
SABAI Finds His ‘Ikigai’ via Music
Gene, or SABAI as he's affectionately known, has embarked on a truly awe-inspiring journey that resonates with the depths of human emotion. Born in Thailand, he moved to Canada wi [...]
Lights! Lasers! Aliens! A Countdown NYE 2023 Review
Lights! Aliens! Lasers! Wait, is that how the saying goes? At least in the extraterrestrial winter wonderland of Countdown Festival 2023 it is. The yearly festival’s interstellar [...]
RING THE NEW YEAR OUT OF SPACE AT COUNTDOWN NYE!
Electrifying Lineup The Insomniac Countdown 2023 will boast a stellar lineup that will leave attendees buzzing with excitement. Renowned DJs and electronic music artists from aro [...]
Neon Owl x Dreamstate: MaRLo Interview
We were fortunate this past Dreamstate to be able to briefly sit down and catch up with Trance powerhouse MaRLo, who’s had an incredible year selling out his own “Altitude” shows, [...]
Neon Owl’s Spooky Spectacle at Freaky Deaky 2023: A Hauntingly Good Time Austin, Texas
As the Halloween spirits crept through the streets of Austin, the city brimmed with an electrifying buzz, hosting the fifth-anniversary debut of Freaky Deaky at the Travis County [...]
Groove Cruise Makes History with Exciting Announcements for 2025
Since its inception in 2004, Groove Cruise has grown to become the largest music cruise event in history. Just ahead of its sold-out 20th Anniversary sailing this coming January [...]
ALLEYCVT’s ‘GLITCH’ Bewitches Freaky Deaky
In the eerie heart of Austin, Texas, amidst the Halloween festivities of Freaky Deaky, we had the thrill of interviewing the enigmatic ALLEYCVT, an artist whose energy is as infec [...]
Beats and Banter: A Conversation with Sam Wolfe and JD Farrell
During Imagine Festival 2023, we had the opportunity to chat with Atlanta-based Sam Wolfe and JD Farrell shortly after their b2b set, where the Atlanta natives, in their own words [...]
Finding Her Frequency: Leah Culver’s Journey
Get ready to meet the multi-talented force of nature that is Leah Culver. We were lucky enough to score a chat with this gifted DJ, producer, singer, songwriter, and instrumentali [...]
Dreamstate: What to Expect and Who to See at Insomniac’s Flagship Trance Festival
As someone who has attended Dreamstate the past two years, I hold this festival near-and-dear to my heart. I have had nothing short of an amazing time both years I have attended. [...]
ShockOne: Drumming Up a Storm
During Imagine Festival, we had the wonderful opportunity of sitting down with ShockOne (real name Karl Thomas) for an interview after his set at the Monstercat Stage (which by th [...]
PENDULUM RELEASE THEIR ANTICIPATED EP ‘ANIMA’
If you love EDM, but also consider yourself a metal-head, then you’ll definitely love the multi-platinum-selling electronic rock band from Perth, Australia, Pendulum. With 3 pla [...]
Seismic Sets & Song Recommendations: Who to See at the 6.0 Edition of Austin’s Premier House and Techno Festival
We’re days away from the 6.0 edition of Austin’s premier boutique house & techno festival, Seismic Dance Event. The festival, curated by RealMusic Events, will take place Nov [...]
Neon Owl x Ezoo: Nostalgix Interview
We had the chance to sit down and chat with Nostalgix before her main stage performance at this year’s Electric Zoo, where we discussed everything from music to fitness, and what [...]
Neon Owl x Ezoo: OddKidOut Interview
Butch (OddKidOut) sat down with us shortly after his set at this year’s Electric Zoo, a set which marked his first main stage performance at a festival. We discussed that and many [...]
No Tricks, Just Treats: What We’re Most Excited About for Freaky Deaky 2023
With Halloween just around the corner, Americans will flock to parties and events of all kinds, but not many can match the sheer scale and spectacle of themed dance music festival [...]
EXCLUSIVE ADE Event: James Hype & Meduza Presents: ’Our House’
The iconic Hembrugterrein in Amsterdam Noord will feature an exclusive ADE event on October 20th called ‘Our House’, a powerhouse collaborative concept between James Hype and Medu [...]
Mau P’s ‘Dress Code’ Marks his Black Book Records Debut
While a dress code defines clothing expectations based on social norms, Mau P’s intent for his Black Book Records debut track, ‘Dress Code,’ is to celebrate the exact opposite. “I [...]
Electric Zoo 2023 Recap
This year’s Electric Zoo promised new, bigger stage designs, boasted a stacked lineup, and teased surprises (albeit not all of them were as intended). But rather than focus on the [...]
Ultra’s Newly Released Aftermovie Builds Early Anticipation for 2024
If you’re a video game fan and a lover of EDM, then the Ultra Music Festival official 2023 aftermovie ‘ULTRA: VICE CITY’ is going to be one of the best festival aftermovies you’v [...]
DON’T MISS: Ladytron Kicks off North American Fall Tour
Ladytron, an English electronic band consisting of Helen Marnie (lead vocals, synthesizers), Mira Aroyo (vocals, synthesizers) and Daniel Hunt (synthesizers, guitar, vocals), form [...]
Step Into the Magic of Imagine 2023
This year, Imagine Music Festival took place from September 14-17 at Kingston Downs, Atlanta. To kick things off, Brownies and Lemonade hosted an official pre-party on September 1 [...]
Breaking Down the Sonic Odyssey: DROELOE’s New Album “The Art of Change”
You may already be familiar with the name DROELOE, a duo comprising Vincent Rooijers and Hein Hamers, which first emerged onto the music scene in 2016 with standout singles such a [...]
CRSSD: San Diego’s Vibey House x Techno Festival
If the idea of dancing to the hottest House and Techno tracks with an ocean view on one side, and a city view on the other sounds amazing, then CRSSD is the festival for you. Loc [...]
B2Bs Not to Miss at Imagine Festival 2023
Imagine Music Festival, taking place from September 14-17 in Kingston Downs, GA, is an “aquatic-themed festival set in an organic oasis [that] will feature three days of the worl [...]
Nicole Moudaber’s Transcending 360 Audiovisual Experience
THE techno goddess herself, Nicole Moudaber returned to New York on July 29th with an all-night-long DJ set at ArtsDistrict Brooklyn. When we first heard about this event, we were [...]
15 Sets Not to Miss at EZOO: Hyperspace
Labor Day is just around the corner, and with a genre-defying lineup, six curated stages, premier projects and stage takeovers, the 2023 rendition of EZOO: Hyperspace will make Ra [...]
Interstellar Experience: A Genre Match Made in the Cosmos
The growing popularity of the genre-blending between Progressive Trance and Melodic Techno is finally met with an answer in festival form: Insomniac’s newest Socal fest, Interste [...]
BACK TO BACK SET TIMES YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS AT ARC MUSIC FESTIVAL 2023
Arc Music Festival, Chicago’s own house and techno festival, takes place Labor Day weekend from September 1-3 at Union Park. With its absolutely stacked lineup up, you honestly ca [...]
DON’T MISS: Curated Stage Takeovers at Electric Zoo 2023
This year's Electric Zoo: Hyperspace, which takes place at Randall’s Island, NY, promises new stages, an expanded festival site, and a lineup of artists that the festival itself d [...]
Mister Joshooa – A Dominant Force out of Detroit
This past Movement Music Festival, I finally got the chance to catch Mister Joshooa (Joshua Guerin), the man, the maker, and the force behind much of what is Detroit’s music scene [...]
Transcending Genres with Octave One
During Movement Detroit, I had the pleasure of sitting down with sibling duo Octave One, composed of Lenny and Lawrence Burden. Before sitting down on Day 2, we got the chance to [...]
Neon Owl x Ubbi Dubbi: Fairlane Interview
Fairlane, aka Tyler Mead, is a bass producer who hails from Vancouver, Canada. He is known for his emotional, raw, catchy, guitar-driven productions. In 2017, he started his proje [...]
Neon Owl x Ubbi Dubbi: Ray Volpe Interview
Ray Volpe, which is also his real name, has been a rising star in the past couple years. In 2022, his "Laserbeam" took the dance scene by storm. Since its release, the song has be [...]
Ubbi Dubbi 2023 Recap
My first time at Ubbi Dubbi was spectacular, to say the least. In previous years, the festival has taken place at the Texas Motorplex, attracting over 60,000 attendees in its firs [...]
Top 10 Artists Not To Miss at Movement Music Festival 2023
Spring is here and the city of Detroit, the birthplace of Techno, is becoming more vibrant than ever as we near the yearly celebration of Movement Music Festival. If you’re looki [...]
Top 12 Artists Not To Miss at Ubbi Dubbi Music Festival 2023
Organized by Disco Donnie Presents, Ubbi Dubbi takes place at the Panther Island Pavilion located in Fort Worth, Texas over the course of two days, boasts 50+ DJs across multiple [...]
7 Reasons Why a Music Producer Should Go To Ultra Music Festival
Are you a music producer looking for the perfect platform to showcase your talent and connect with industry professionals? Look no further than Ultra Music Festival! This annual [...]
Maryn and AXYL take us on a dreamy journey with their SECOND collab together: “Anywhere”!
With only 5 years of music production under his belt, Maryn demonstrates his prowess as one of the fastest-climbing trance artists. With over a million streams on his track “Chas [...]
Out now: Britt Lari’s fun, sensational and catchy song, “Wild”, and the empowering story behind it
With an impressive 47 million streams on Spotify and having productions landed on major sync deals with brands like Alienware, Nordstrom, the Netflix show “Lucifer” and so many m [...]
ODS Mastermind: Juggling Multiple Passions and Evolving Through The Pandemic – Scott Brio
If you’re anything like me, you’ll understand that when it comes to music and entertainment, you’re never short of passions and curiosity in the industry. And with that, comes th [...]
ODS Mastermind: Taking Risks and Embracing Individuality with Chris Giuliano
Chris Giuliano’s latest release on Anjunabeats, ‘Off The Wall’, was both an artistic challenge that surprised Chris himself as well as his listeners. During the latest session of [...]
ODS Mastermind: David Lapushner’s Take on Distribution: Self-release vs Releasing on a Label
As a long-time DJ who is just putting my first steps into my production journey, I came in with completely fresh ears and little knowledge on the topic of releasing music. David [...]
Open Door Sessions Mastermind: Jaime Sloane’s Take on PR and Marketing for a Developing Artist
Marketing, branding, and PR have been words, terms, and services that are thrown around quite often in the music scene. But when is the right time to have a marketing team? Is th [...]
Open Door Sessions Mastermind: Building the Miyuki Mpire on Connection and Vulnerability
With Open Door Sessions Mastermind just having kicked off a couple of months ago, we have had many incredible guests come on to share with us their experiences being in the music [...]
Finally Finding Ben – Catching Up With Ben Nicky
“ LISTEN TO WHAT YOU WANT. DO WHAT YOU WANT. BE HAPPY. BE POSITIVE. YOU ARE GOING TO DIE ONE DAY. MAKE THE MOST OF IT. ” Those were the direct words of wisdom from Ben Nicky l [...]
CONVEX Strikes Again With ‘4U’ Released on NCS
Zack Morgan aka CONVEX strikes again! He’s not new talent to Neon Owl, but this time we were quite surprised with the direction he took his latest track '4U’! Released on [...]
New Release: Noah Neiman – Show You
Noah Neiman returns with his new track "Show You" which will most certainly be the party favorite and festival theme of the year! With intense synth stabs accompanied by bass cho [...]
WALKING DEAD’S CHANDLER RIGGS “ECLIPSE” ANNOUNCES SAN FRANCISCO DEBUT DJ SET 8/24
FEATURING SUPPORT FROM SPECIAL GUESTS JSTN, JVNA, NESZLO, AND SENZA Rising producer and award-winning actor, Chandler Riggs, began his venture into the music industry as Eclips [...]
What’s Coming Up Next for David Gravell?
For etd.LOVE’s stacked line up last month featuring Andrew Rayel, MaRLo, Emma Hewitt, David Gravell and Ruben de Ronde, we got to catch up with David who we have been seeing mor [...]
Catching Up with Saad Ayub
Saad Ayub hits up with another uplifting feel good track “Clover” in collaborations with Jennifer Rene. This is Saad’s 4th release on Ferry Corsten’s label Flashover Recordings. [...]
Mano “Dreams” Review
It’s Thursday so you know what that means! This Throwback Thursday we’re featuring SoCal DJ Mano and his first artist album Dreams. The album came out last November but still is [...]
Humble and Generous – 2 of the Many Reasons We Love Ferry Corsten
Anytime we catch up with Ferry Corsten it is guaranteed to be a good time. He has always been super welcoming to his fans as we have seen show after show, and he has a place in h [...]
Firebeatz – Two Peas in a Pod
I had a blast kicking it with the Dutch duo, Tim and Jurre, of Firebeatz before we set sail from Ensenada back to Long Beach on board Groove Cruise. It wasn’t their first time on [...]
Take a Class with Professor Van Buuren
With the growing trend in electronic dance music, it’s no coincidence that this genre is inspiring a new generation of disc jockeys. In the past, aspiring producers were limited [...]
Making Waves with Mahalo
Thinking back of my third Groove Cruise, I realized that something really interesting happened. All the interviews that Neon Owl ended up doing were with incredibly humble, talen [...]
Best of Both Worlds with ARTY and ALPHA 9 on Groove Cruise
It wasn’t our first time catching ARTY on Groove Cruise, but what made this time special was his comeback as ALPHA 9 on the ship. It was by far one of the most anticipated sets [...]
BIG TALENT, BIG HEART – LAVELLE DUPREE
Lavelle Dupree, 16th time Groove Cruise attendee, has only missed 1 Groove Cruise ever since its beginning! This was my third Groove Cruise, but my first time meeting Lavelle -- [...]
Unstoppable Creatives – Autograf
Autograf first came across my radar a few years back, but I hadn’t thought much of them until I caught them at Enchanted Forest two years ago. They were 1 of the 3 artists I kne [...]
The Rise of Bonnie X Clyde
Bonnie X Clyde has got to be my favorite duo out in the past year or two. They have really taken the scene by storm, and have been doing it on their own terms. I first caught the [...]
Convex Leaving a Lasting Impression with “Remembrance”
Spinning on my Soundcloud this entire week has been Convex’s new “Remembrance” album. I just can’t get enough, and if you take a listen, you’ll know why. I had only recently lear [...]
Groove Cruise Continues to Create Once in a Lifetime Memories
Walking into check-in this year at the Long Beach port, this place immediately felt like home. Although the term #gcfam is nothing new to me, I felt like this was the first time [...]
Blueprint to the Mind of Ferry Corsten
There's no doubt in anyone's mind the greatness that Ferry Corsten has brought to the music industry. He's released many great albums, including his latest, "Blueprint". Some of [...]
Dreamstate SF’s Journey through the Nine Skies with Markus Schulz
San Francisco holds a special place to Markus Schulz and we were so fortunate to be the first city that got to hear the debut of the "Nine Skies" Dakota Project. You could see i [...]
Tujamo Gets Intimate with “One on One”
Everytime you listen to Tujamo it’s usually some crazy upbeat energetic sound that makes you want to get up and shake that booty! When I first met Tujamo, I asked him what he wan [...]
The Story Behind Groove Cruise’s Founder – Jason Beukema
Having heard much about the wild parties that Groove Cruise was throwing, I was pleasantly surprised to find what a humble and passionate ship they were running a couple years ba [...]
Trance is Alive and Kickin’ – Dreamstate SF
Trance is alive!! And WOW, did Insomniac’s Dreamstate San Francisco deliver -- bringing us musical goods loved from all around the world! The cloud of melodic harmonies coasted [...]
Pixel Terror
I'm a huge geek by nature having worked at Gamestop for multiple years as well as attending school for video game art design. This is why Pixel Terror first caught my eye. I wa [...]
Armada’s “What We Could’ve Been” with Rising Producer Fahjah, and Emma Chatt
We are no strangers to Fahjah’s music, as you may have heard one of his remixes or an early episode of Neon Owl Radio. When he sent us his latest trance release out on Armada, t [...]
A TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE WITH DASH BERLIN
Having known and been Dash Berlin fans for quite some time now, Jeffrey Sutorius of this trio finally sat down with us for an intimate chat during Groove Cruise Miami before som [...]
Countdown to the Land of Dreamers
We are weeks away from being back in a dream state with Insomniac Events for Dreamstate SF on May 27 and May 28, 2017. This is the 2nd time the event is being held in San Franci [...]
New York’s Adam Scott Making Waves in Trance
Adam Scott has been making waves in the trance scene on the east coast in the last couple of years, with the occasional guest appearance over here on the best coast as well. He [...]
Armada’s Rising Star – David Gravell
I was like a kid on Christmas day when I saw David Gravell on the Groove Cruise Miami line up! Sam Feldt, Jochen Miller, and Andrew Rayel were up there, but I had never seen Dav [...]
CID: The Quick and Humble Rise
The last 2 years has been playing in CID's favor, but luck came alongside nothing less than extremely hard work. CID has been dominating, getting extreme support from guys like [...]
Celebrating Friendship with Chus & Ceballos
When you meet these two you can see how genuine of a friendship they have. It's no wonder why Chus & Ceballos have been staples on the Groove Cruise. Their contagious smi [...]
Rising Duo Win + Woo’s “Killer With A Smile” Video Release
Our boys Win and Woo strike again, with another hot original out. Austin and Nick have been on the rise so much that we aren’t able to keep up with their latest. Having toure [...]
Powerhouse Nifra Continues to Dominate the Trance Scene
We got a chance to sit down with Nifra for part 3 during Groove Cruise Miami. See what she had to say about her very first Groove Cruise experience. We also took a dive into [...]
Traveling the Nine Skies with Markus Schulz
If you're a trance fan, then you know the name Markus Schulz. He's had a long successful career as a DJ, producer, one half of New World Punx, and record label owner of Coldh [...]
Ferry Corsten: From Then To Now
It was amazing to finally get to sit down with the legendary, Ferry Corsten, during Dreamstate Socal. Not only is his music out of this world, but he also happens to be one o [...]
Escape with Talla 2XLC
If you've never heard of Talla 2XLC and you are a techno fan, then you need to brush up on your history! Considered one of the founding fathers of techno, he's been very infl [...]
IN A DREAMSTATE WITH RAM
I got to sit down with RAM for round 2 during Insomniac’s Dreamstate Socal. We first met at Dreamstate San Francisco, where he delivered an amazingly beautiful set at Bill Gr [...]
The Future of BEAUZ is at the Main Stage
Prior to Neon Owl’s Dance. Give. Inspire. charity show to support generosity.org, I got the chance to sit down with BEAUZ for round two. I first discovered these two about a [...]
The Sandstorm Continues – Darude
Whenever I get ready to do my interviews, my goal is to always keep the conversation going. I've never had someone start the interview with complete silence, I knew that this [...]
Paving the Way to Being a Legend – Helena Legend
Helena Legend has started creating the path to being a legend with her versatile sound. Her energy rings through her sets and you can feel how passionate she is about her mus [...]
A Bass Heavy Journey with Psy Fi
For as many interviews that we have featured on all kinds of cool artists since last year, I’ve never personally written a thorough piece on an artist, until now. I do believ [...]
Neon Owl Interview with Jordan Suckley – Dreamstate SoCal
Jordan Suckley has yet to deliver a less than high energy performance in all the times we’ve seen him. Dreamstate SoCal was no different last month, as he tore up The Vision [...]
Darku J x Styles&Complete ft. SISTERWIFE || KICK IN THE BASS
As a fan of getting on the dance floor and letting it all out I tend to gravitate towards songs that get me up and moving. All the better if it's a song that gets into my bones [...]
Neon Owl Interview with Chris Ramos
We got a chance to chit chat with the exciting Chris Ramos, who made a recent comeback with his fresh new sound and EP titled "Emotions". Those new to Chris may know him for his [...]
Neon Owl Interview with Declan James
Hitting the dance music scene with a bang in 2016, Declan James is one of the freshest new talents to grace the charts. From his start as the youngest person to ever sign with t [...]
Neon Owl Interview with TUJAMO
Neon Owl Interview with DJ and Producer TUJAMO. TUJAMO's style is energetic and unique. You won't stop dancing when you listen to his music! We sit down to get to know him a litt [...]
ARTY’s Artistry – Neon Owl Exclusive Interview
When it comes to being unique, ARTY fits the bill. His music is focused on his creativity and developing himself as an artist. When you listen to one of his sets, you can fee [...]
Rising Powerhouse in Trance – Saad Ayub
Saad Ayub has been stirring up quite some noise in the dance scene as of recent. Pumping out remixes and originals, Saad has been getting some good airtime on A State of Trance [...]
Watch the World with Nifra
Being referred to as the Queen of Trance, Nifra is quickly rising to the top with her trance sounds. Don't let her sweetness fool you, she throws down a set that will leave y [...]
Neon Owl Interview with Thracian + Exclusive Release
Vik a.k.a. Thracian does it all from teaching music, production, DJing, vlogging, to even developing his own app. He left the construction industry years ago to pursue his passi [...]
Neon Owl Interview with Hardstyle Duo Audiotricz
We got the chance to dig into the minds of Léon and Kenneth, two friends that make up Audiotricz. You have been missing out if you haven't heard their high energy sets or seen t [...]
Neon Owl Interview with Roman Aloy
Have you heard Roman Aloy and John Dish's new track "Baby"? The high energy track has been on repeat for us, and the official music video is now out! We also got a chance to ch [...]
Neon Owl Interview with DJ Producer D.R.U.
I wanted to feature D.R.U. because although he was someone that took a little bit of time for me to get to know, he grew on me just as his music did. He has truly been discoveri [...]
Roman Aloy & John Dish’s “Baby” OUT NOW!
WHOA. What an incredible HEAVY track from Roman Aloy & John Dish! “Baby” will have you throwing up hands in the air and rocking to this one! This powerful track starts out w [...]
Neon Owl Interviews DJ Producer Duo Tropix
Check out this fun interview we did with DJ producer duo Tropix. We chat about how they met, their motivation, inspiration, and what's in store for the near future. Don't [...]
Neon Owl Interview with Spirix
Check Neon Owl's interview with Spirix. With incredible remixes and support from artists such as The Chainsmokers and Ghastly, this will definitely be a HUGE year! Listen to N [...]
EDMbiz Returns for a Successful 5th Year
EDMbiz never fails to have a jam-packed agenda with juicy topics. Looking at the schedule this year, topics like the state of dance music and drugs in dance music were not new [...]
Neon Owl Interview with DJ & Producer Justin Paul
Justin Paul has been in the dance music scene for quite some time, with a very eclectic style and diverse sound. With his recent brand Underground Sol making moves and his rec [...]
NEON OWL x SICK INDIVIDUALS
We were super excited to sit down with Jim and Ray of Sick Individuals before their set at Ruby Skye in San Francisco. They have been ripping it up in the last few years p [...]
Interview with Multi-talented Russian Actor, Producer & DJ – SOVI
SOVI, roughly translating to “night owl”, is a Russian actor, producer and DJ. While growing up, he idolized Kurt Cobain, Limp Bizkit, Daft Punk, and Kraftwerk. After he had move [...]
Neon Owl X Matoma – East to West Coast Edition
Matoma's rhythmic, soothing, and upbeat sound has been taking him to the top of the dance music scene in the last year. It was incredible to sit down before and after his Coac [...]
Neon Owl Bonding with Luke – Luke Bond
We are a community brought together by the love of electronic music. Watching our favorite DJs we get lost in a state of trance. We begin to idolize them because of the impact [...]
Neon Owl Exclusive Interview with Andski
Andski has established himself as one most exciting rising stars in dance music. He's won awards in the “Best Trance & Progressive DJ” category at the Bulgarian DJ Awards, [...]
Neon Owl Interview with San Holo
Having followed San Holo for some time now, I’ve seen him blow up starting with his remixes to originals, and now having his own record label bitbird! Sitting down with San wa [...]
Neon Owl Interview with Brother Duo BEAUZ
Born and raised in a transnational cultural background, BEAUZ is an Electronic Dance Music producer duo who strive to create and imprint ageless tunes inside the minds of their [...]
Neon Owl Interview with 18 Year-Old Producer KISNOU
The feels get real with KISNOU on every single track he’s produced so far. 18 year old producer Giuseppe Tria showcases his depth and takes us on a journey with his dubstep and [...]
Neon Owl Interview with From The Dust
Check out this week's feature by From The Dust! What was the exact moment you knew you wanted to make music? Well, I suppose it was about 2011 or so, and I was really digging [...]
Chat with DJ and Producer Kepik
Best known for his remixes as well as his progressive and melodic sounds, Kepik is an up and coming producer steadily making his name heard throughout the electronic music scen [...]
Thomas Gold is “On Fire!”
Neon Owl takeover by Miss Jade! "I’ve been a huge fan of Thomas Gold for a while ever since I started listening to his Fanfare podcast. We got a chance to sit down with him dur [...]
Neon Owl Interview with Zillamatic
I fell in love with Zillamatic’s sound the moment I stumbled across his Soundcloud. His tracks and mixes are quite diverse, with hip hop as a consistent influence. This guy sp [...]
Neon Owl Interview with Trance Producer & DJ Nifra
Nifra has been stirring up a storm in the trance scene, with her most successful year yet in 2015! We chat about everything from what it really is like to be a female producer [...]
Neon Owl Interview with 17 Year-Old EDM DJ/Producer Ryos
At the young age of 17, Ryos has found success early on in his music career! Getting noticed by big names like Tiesto, Martin Garrix, Nicky Romero, Like Mike & Dimitri Veg [...]
Neon Owl Interview with Fisherman and Hawkins
Check out Neon Owl's exclusive interview with DJ / producer duo Fisherman & Hawkins from the Netherlands. Positive focus. Something you are grateful for or excited about? [...]
Neon Owl Interview with John Dahlback
Check out Neon Owl's exclusive interview with Swedish producer and DJ John Dahlback. Who’s your biggest musical influence and why? John Dahlback: Anyone who's pushing boundari [...]
Neon Owl Interview with TELYKast
I can’t remember the first time the name TELYKast popped into my head, but it was probably off of Instagram somewhere a little over a year ago. I do recall thinking that this [...]
Neon Owl Exclusive Interview with Ark Patrol
Check out Neon Owl's interview with the uniquely talented Ark Patrol! The humble 20 year-old got discovered by Heroic Recordings via Soundcloud a few years back, and is still [...]
Neon Owl Interview with Producer DJ C3ASARE
Check out Neon Owl's interview with the multi-talented C3ASARE. Producing, DJing, singing, guitar, piano, acting, and dancing are all a part of a long list of things he does we [...]
Neon Owl Interview with DJ Producer Noah Neiman
Doctor by day, producer by night, Noah Neiman has been creating quite the name for himself over the last few years! Supported by artists like Tritonal, Gareth Emery and W&W [...]
Neon Owl Interview: 13-Year Old DJ Producer Alex Ariete
Alex Ariete, our youngest guest on the show yet (13 years old) has big dreams of being one of the top DJs! At such a young age, he has an accomplished resume of performing at [...]
Hanging Out with Paris Blohm in Downtown LA
It was amazing to hang out with Paris Blohm, one of my favorite artists ever. I’ve been following him for the last couple of years and love that through his rising success, he [...]
Neon Owl Interview with Memory Loss
This week's Neon Owl feature is trance DJ and producer Audrey Pai, or better known as Memory Loss. Memory Loss is the trance alias of DJ & Producer Audrey Pai. She has est [...]
Neon Owl: Chilling with Jenaux
We had a blast hanging out with Jenaux for a day when he headed over to the bay area from the east coast. With multiple killer tracks and remixes out in the past year, he’s de [...]
Neon Owl Interview with Ahzee
Check out our interview with Ahzee from New York! We picked him out because of his unique sound of mixing Mediterranean vibes with house music! Check out what he has to say abo [...]
Neon Owl Exclusive Interview with Heatbeat
Heatbeat has carved their very own distinct sound in the electronic music world over the last 9 years. This Argentinian duo has been supported by countless big names like Armin [...]
Neon Owl Interview with Ben Nicky
Ben Nicky has definitely generated a ton of buzz for himself throughout recent years in the trance scene. He started as a label manager and promoter, who had to sell his own ti [...]
Neon Owl Featured Interview: Somna
This week's Neon Owl feature is Benjamin Leung, or better known as the amazing trance producer Somna. He has produced over a handful of tracks that has gotten much recognition [...]
Neon Owl Exclusive: Up Close and Personal with Party Favor
Here is Neon Owl's exclusive interview with Dylan A.K.A. Party Favor, who has been completely exploding in the EDM scene and becoming one of today's biggest trap artists! From [...]
