What began as a night of melodic bass quickly unfolded into something far larger inside 713 Music Hall. Beneath floating celestial lights, cathedral-inspired stage structures, and towering laser displays, Seven Lions transformed the venue into a fully immersive fantasy world during his Asleep in the Garden of Infernal Stars tour stop in Houston. Photo Credit: Side Quest Dispatch Known for blending melodic bass, psytrance, and emotionally driven storytelling into his performan

A new kind of nightlife experience arrived in Dallas on April 9, 2026 thanks to Next Level Events, as CTRL Room opened its doors at 2511 Swiss Avenue in partnership with Breakaway Music Festival, introducing a dual-concept venue built on sound, design, and intentional energy. Serving as both an official afterparty destination and a standalone cultural space, CTRL Room brings together international DJs, emerging artists, and local selectors in an intimate, two-room environment

What happens when an artist disappears for three decades, then returns with something urgent to say? That question defines apaull, the Dutch-Canadian producer crafting techno, house, and ambient-rooted music shaped by memory, frustration, and modern life. After connecting at the 2026 Winter Music Conference in Miami, we spoke with apaull about re-entering the music industry after 30 years, navigating a transformed industry, and why authenticity matters more than ever in today

A 15-second clip can launch a track into millions of feeds overnight. But the artists building decade-long careers in dance music are doing something less obvious: they are slowing down long enough to know who they are. At the 2026 Winter Music Conference during Miami Music Week , a consistent message echoed through conversations with artists, managers, and industry leaders: virality might get you noticed, but identity is what keeps people coming back . As electronic music b