From the moment I arrived at Los Angeles State Historic Park, I could tell this event had a different vibe compared to most Southern California festivals. The crowd felt older and more mature. There weren’t a lot of kandi kids running around or people constantly trying to squeeze their way to the front.

the San Francisco edition offers a more intimate experience while still delivering a lineup packed with some of the biggest names in the genre, including Cosmic Gate, Ferry Corsten presents Gouryella, W&W, Paul van Dyk, Gareth Emery, Aly & Fila, John O’Callaghan, and Ilan Bluestone.

Compared to Las Vegas EDC where it can feel like an endless maze of stages and walking paths, Thailand felt way more focused. With only five stages, everything felt more connected and easier to take in. I wasn’t constantly rushing from one side of the festival to the other — I actually had time to stay in each space and experience it properly, which changed the whole pace of the weekend for me.

In a scene where new talent emerges every day, Kris Kurrency is quickly carving out a lane of his own with high-energy productions, a clear artistic vision, and a relentless work ethic that’s already beginning to build momentum within the tech house community.

Swedish House Mafia transformed Pier 80 into the epicenter of San Francisco’s countdown to 2026, delivering a night that felt both monumental and deeply emotional. Inside the raw, industrial waterfront warehouse, the trio rang in the new year with a performance that reaffirmed why their legacy in dance music remains untouchable.

The lineup was honestly one of the strongest parts of the entire weekend. Night one was led by Excision and Sullivan King, while night two leaned more melodic with Illenium and Dabin. But what stood out most was how it didn’t even feel like there were “openers”—it was basically headliner after headliner from start to finish. Every set had weight, and the energy never really dipped.

I came to Dreamstate Long Beach 2025 for Tiësto, spent time getting lost at the Sequence stage, experienced most of the night from behind The Dream stage, made the walk to the Queen Mary when it mattered most — and left feeling like one night was enough.

Marking a significant creative milestone, Italian DJ and producer Giuseppe Ottaviani releases Eight, the debut album from his boundary-pushing new alias, OTTAGON. Arriving today via Armada Music, the 12-track collection showcases a bold synthesis of trance emotion and melodic techno drive, delivering a forward-looking sound shaped by innovation, live performance, and deep musical intent.