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Goldrush Music Festival lit up Rawhide for its eighth two-day soiree

By Shi Bradley

Sep 15, 2025

Western 'fits, good vibes and a ton of EDM styles from big room to drum & bass. A few 'massive dirt boogers' were also in the mix.

Phoenix readers react to Tempe EDM haven Shady Park’s closing

By Benjamin Leatherman

Sep 8, 2025

"Such a shame it couldn't be saved."

Eastlake Park to get two EDM festivals this fall

By Shi Bradley

Sep 2, 2025

Body Language and Obsidian have announced lineups that include Marco Strous, Valerie Stoss, JSTJR, and OGUZ.

Tempe bar and venue has closed after a decade. Here's a look at its EDM legacy

By Benjamin Leatherman

Aug 30, 2025

“Shady Park was a place that can never be recreated." EDM hotspot remembered by adoring fans.

Phoenix EDM scene organizes to support families harmed by ICE

By TJ L'Heureux

Aug 25, 2025

Over 35 nightlife-oriented organizations band together to raise funds and awareness through music and art events.

'Phoenix is number one': Shaq aka DJ Diesel shared his Arizona love after rocking the house

By Eric Vanderwall

Aug 18, 2025

Shaq's Bass All-Stars was a night of pumped-up sounds, laser lights and buff gorillas.

Big Freedia, Todrick Hall will headline Phoenix Pride in October

By Sam Eifling

Aug 1, 2025

The 44th iteration of Arizona's largest LGBTQ celebration is taking a defiant stance — and bringing a bonanza of dance music.

Decadence Arizona drops lineup, ticket information for two-day festival

By Shi Bradley

Jul 31, 2025

This year's New Year's Eve event, The Portal of Illusions, is packed with dance music artists like Knock2 and Sara Landry.

Kaytranada and Justice announce fall tour with Phoenix stop in October

By Amy Young

Jul 17, 2025

The two acts join forces to co-headline several North American shows with their unique EDM styles.

Dusk Music Festival announces 2025 lineup

By Shi Bradley

Jun 28, 2025

Tucson's annual two-day event mixes EDM, rap and alt-rock with local performers and national acts like rapper G-Eazy.

Desert Hearts Festival founders and performers chat about the upcoming event

By Shi Bradley

Jun 25, 2025

Artists and promoters of the EDM shindig in the Coconino Forest are prepping to give you multiple immersive experiences.

Chase & Status lit up the stage at their Phoenix show. Here's a look at the night

By Shi Bradley

Jun 24, 2025

Award winners, collaborators with Rihanna, the London-based act returned to Phoenix.

Relentless Beats reveals eclectic lineup for Goldrush Music Festival's 8th year

By Shi Bradley

Jun 5, 2025

The annual EDM event is back with some heavyweight headliners. Expect collaborations, rising stars, laser shows and more.

Producer Berlioz rocked the house at first-ever Phoenix show

By Shi Bradley

May 26, 2025

The producer lit up the crowd at Saturday's show with his signature jazz-house music fusion. Local DJ Mitch Freedom opened.

Better Together Festival 2025 returns for its second year

By Shi Bradley

May 15, 2025

The 2025 multigenre dance music festival will take place in central Phoenix at Steele Indian School Park. Presale ticket sign-ups are open.

Insomniac returns to the Valley with two EDM festivals

By Shi Bradley

May 13, 2025

One-day events Bassrush Arizona and Night Trip Festival are promoter Insomniac's first post-COVID events in Arizona.

Drum and bass duo Chase & Status hit Phoenix in June

By Shi Bradley

May 12, 2025

The show features the DJs in an immersive setting, surrounded by the audience, as they play tracks spanning over two decades.

After last-minute move, EDM party MELT Fest pushed to the fall

By TJ L'Heureux

May 6, 2025

The annual EDM festival announces late-stage date and location changes for the dance-music party featuring over 60 artists.

MELT Fest announces 11th-hour move away from Arcosanti

By TJ L'Heureux

Apr 28, 2025

The arts and music festival will kick off May 9 in a new location — a forested camping space near Flagstaff.

Desert Hearts Festival in Flagstaff announces its 2025 lineup

By Benjamin Leatherman

Apr 23, 2025

Justin Martin, Mark Farina and Destructo are set to perform at the Arizona EDM event from July 3 to 7.

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New EDM festival TEMPO takes over downtown Phoenix

The Morning Rave is one way to start your day

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New EDM festival TEMPO takes over downtown Phoenix

The Morning Rave is one way to start your day

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