The moment you step through the gates of ILLFest, reality begins to bend. Massive murals come to life beside booming sound systems. Strangers exchange kandi, trinkets, and side quests. Bass rattles the ground while artists transform blank walls into living canvases. For three days in Austin, ILLFest became a vibrant, colorful world of its own where everyone felt part of something special. Photo Credit: ILLFest Day One: Music, Murals & First Impressions Day one immediately wel

At the 2026 Winter Music Conference in Miami, one of the weekend’s most unexpected artists we had the pleasure of meeting wasn’t behind a wall of CDJs or modular gear. Seated between ancient tradition and modern electronic culture, Brennan Murphey, aka Planewalker, pulls melodies from the instrument that feels older than the dancefloor itself. Blending psychedelic bass, psytrance, live Celtic harp, and immersive stage design, Murphey is carving out a rare lane where electroni

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

Breakaway Dallas 2026 rebuilt Fair Park in the best way. Before the gates even opened, the transformation was already visible from above. Pre-festival aerial views revealed a carefully engineered footprint: fenced traffic corridors, a fully separated Lab stage zone, expanded Jimmy John’s Silent Disco infrastructure, merch pickup stations, optimized VIP sightlines, and food truck lanes designed to serve as the central reset point between CELSIUS Main Stage surges and The Lab’s

From the chaos of ’80s hair metal to the slowed, hypnotic pulse of Houston’s chopped-and-screwed hip-hop, TazMayne’s sonic DNA is a collision of worlds that thrives inside his heavy dubstep sets. The Houston-based bass artist has carved out a distinct lane by fusing aggressive metal riffs with trap energy and rattling low-end, all while staying grounded in the PLUR ethos of the underground. As he prepares to take the stage at the Breakaway Dallas Silent Disco amid a run of na

The Texas electronic scene continues to find its heartbeat in artists who value substance over spectacle. One of them is Jacob Cody, the DJ and co-founder of the Krunchy Collective , also known as SoImThatOneGuy . This year at Breakaway Dallas , he’ll bring that community-first ethos to the festival’s Silent Disco, transforming the intimate space into a showcase for underground collaboration and sound system culture. His appearance marks a milestone in a journey defined by st

From the roar of the Bronco Bowl in the late ‘90s to the glow of a silent disco headset in 2026, SAAD ’s journey through the Texas electronic scene has come full circle. After stepping away from the decks to pursue college and a professional career, SAAD is now experiencing a powerful resurgence. More than two decades after first discovering the scene’s energy, SAAD’s return reflects a renewed passion for Progressive and Melodic House and a commitment to the PLUR values that

On a humid New Orleans night where brass bands usually rule the streets, a different rhythm began cutting through the air. Only this time, it was faster, darker, and more relentless. Stemmily , born and raised in South Louisiana, became the city’s first female Drum & Bass producer, carving space in a genre and a culture that had yet to make room for her. Now based in Denver, she continues expanding across North America as a DJ, producer, and curator. As she prepares to bring

On April 10-11, 2026, Breakaway Music Festival will storm back into Fair Park as the ignition switch for the brand’s most ambitious year to date. After a record-breaking 2025 season that earned Breakaway the Dallas Observer ’s “Best Festival in Dallas” title , the city has secured a prestigious new honor: the first stop on a massive 14-city national tour. Now, Texas will get the first look at Breakaway’s expanded production, sharpened vision, and a redefined Breakaway Dalla

After a breakthrough year defined by high-impact bookings and a rare signing to Germany’s BlackBox Digital , one Texas artist has begun rewriting the rules of American Hard Dance. A former metal-core vocalist who traded mosh pits for production software, The Hunter now balances a corporate 9-to-5 with late-night production sessions and a passionate side quest as an “advent Pokémon collector.” Now, the hardstyle evangelist has a plan to build a more sustainable future for hard

LISTEN TO LOSO'S OPENING SET FOR BIG FLORIDA AT THE GREEN ELEPHANT Born and raised in Houston and rooted in Dallas for the last three years, LOSO has turned a handful of late nights into a meteoric rise. In a single year, he has evolved from small club corners to festival stages and major support slots. His path cuts straight through heavy bass and dubstep, but it never stays in one lane for long. Across the DFW metroplex, his name travels ahead of him. Not just for the sets

Meet Caspa, a pioneer producer whose sound has shaped an entire generation of bass music. Rising from the underground corners of London’s rich sound system culture, he has emerged as one of the foundational voices of early dubstep, carving out a lane defined by raw weight, stripped-back drums, and unmistakable East Coast hip-hop influence. While the world knows him for era-defining tracks and seismic live sets, his journey is rooted in some far more personal: brotherhood, cul

This Friday, November 28th, the walls of Trees in Dallas will shake under the weight of a rising force in bass music. HVRCRFT , the Bay Area producer with a rapidly growing reputation for high-voltage sound design, will deliver direct support for DirtySnatcha in one of his most defining career moments yet. From crate-digging in San Francisco to landing Top 10 charting releases, he now steps into the spotlight with the same ground-moving energy that first electrified his vis

Some festivals feel like a party, and others feel like a portal. In this place, sound, art, and human energy blend into something larger than ourselves. Hosted deep in the Texas Hill Country, Beyond Existence is one of those rare spaces. It’s about fostering community, igniting creativity, and experiencing that indescribable magic that happens when everyone shows up with an open heart. Photo Credit: Josh Coburger The gates opened to a sunlit morning, the Texas wildlife welc

A visceral new movement has erupted within the Texas electronic music scene with the launch of Control Room - a project determined to reclaim the raw, unfiltered energy of bass culture. Spearheaded by Dessigner Toys , a fast-rising force in the bass community, this series transforms cinematic studio sessions into intimate gatherings that feel more like underground kickbacks than polished video shoots. Born from a desire to capture the raw intensity of the underground, Contro

The All Hours Records Festival exploded across Vice Park on October 3, transforming the nightclub into a vibrant, multi-level micromusic festival that defied Dallas’s traditional musical reputation. More than just a night of dancing, it served as a powerful showcase of Texas’s thriving EDM ecosystem, giving local and regional artists a massive platform. Headliners Goshfather and Airborne anchored the event - together embodying the festival’s mission to amplify community, cre

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