Jason Heffler

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Managing Editor at EDM.com

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"You Can't Make This Stuff Up": Fyre Festival Sequel Postponed After Government Disputes

1 week ago | edm.com | Jason Heffler

Billy McFarland and the organizers of the controversial Fyre Festival have postponed a planned sequel to the infamous 2017 event following disputes with Mexican authorities over its location, according to an email issued to ticket-holders and obtained by EDM.com. Fyre Festival 2 will no longer take place in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, as previously announced.
"Drop In": Mary Droppinz Transforms Fortnite Commands Into Dubstep Gold

1 week ago | edm.com | Jason Heffler

Mary Droppinz channels the chaos of Fortnite into something physical, filthy, and undeniably filthy in her new single, "Drop In."A sub-heavy salute to the iconic game, "Drop In" succeeds where many crossover attempts fail, speaking authentically to both gaming enthusiasts and bass music aficionados without pandering to either. The result is both accessible and uncompromising, precisely what makes Droppinz one to watch.
New Avicii Track to Release on Tribute Compilation, "Avicii Forever"

1 week ago | edm.com | Jason Heffler

After years of existing only in fragments and unauthorized online leaks, Avicii's long-awaited song "Let's Ride Away" is officially releasing as part of a new compilation, Avicii Forever. Due out May 16th via Interscope, Avicii Forever will feature many of the Swedish EDM icon's most prized anthems alongside the previously unreleased track, which features vocals from Grammy-nominated artist Elle King.
At Least 231 Killed After Nightclub Roof Collapses in Dominican Republic

1 week ago | edm.com | Jason Heffler

Editor's Note [April 15, 3:20pm CST]: The death toll from the catastrophic collapse of the Jet Set nightclub has risen to 231. This article has been updated accordingly. The roof of Jet Set, a popular nightclub in the Dominican Republic, collapsed early Tuesday morning and killed at least 124 people, CNN reports. The death toll has nearly doubled to 231 a week after the disaster, Dominican Interior Minister Faride Raful told reporters.
ALLEYCVT Announces Curated Event Series, "Planet Supersonic"

1 week ago | edm.com | Jason Heffler

ALLEYCVT is officially entering her next era, one where she's not only performing on stages, but building worlds on them. The surging singer, songwriter and bass music producer today announced her first-ever curated event series, "Planet Supersonic." Kicking off December 6th, 2025 with a headline of Denver's famed Mission Ballroom, the series promises custom visuals, stage design and surprises tailored to her evolving sonic identity.
BICEP Resurrect DOVE Alias for Haunting Breakbeat Track, "CHROMA 009 KR36"

1 week ago | edm.com | Jason Heffler

Electronic music at its most profound creates worlds rather than just sounds, and there's no universe that expands with each listen quite like BICEP's. The Northern Irish duo today revived their DOVE project for a haunting new single, "CHROMA 009 KR3," a crystalline collaboration with Kehina. The alias has always been BICEP's sandbox for abstraction, and this release suggests they're drawing from deeper emotional reservoirs.
EDM Reshapes Coachella as Genre Claims Lion's Share of 2025 Lineup Slots

1 week ago | edm.com | Jason Heffler

Electronic dance music claimed the lion's share of Coachella's 2025 music programming, according to new data analysis from ROSTR. Published by Boardroom, the media company co-founded by NBA superstar Kevin Durant and business partner Rich Kleiman, the findings revealed that dance and electronic artists comprised a commanding 39% of the total lineup for this year's edition of the legendary California festival.
How to Create Your Own AI-Generated DJ Action Figure on ChatGPT

1 week ago | edm.com | Jason Heffler

Because social media is full of people who want to seem heroic without the inconvenience of actually doing anything heroic, its newest trend has everyone using AI to generate action figures of themselves. The trend is going viral as ChatGPT users flood our social feeds with AI-generated images of themselves as plastic collectible toys in blister packs, complete with accessories and suspiciously better posture. It's narcissism meets nostalgia, and it’s infectious.
"Killah" Chemistry: Lady Gaga Brings Out Gesaffelstein as Sole Coachella 2025 Guest

1 week ago | edm.com | Jason Heffler

Few could have predicted that a man who never shows his face would steal the spotlight at the music industry's most photographed festival, but Gesaffelstein did just that as the only special guest of Lady Gaga's Coachella 2025 headline set. The legendary producer, whose brutalist French electro has soundtracked countless fashion runways and underground clubs alike, is an ideal Gaga collaborator.
Martin Garrix and Arijit Singh Reunite for Tender Collaboration, "Weightless"

1 week ago | edm.com | Jason Heffler

Martin Garrix has built an empire on making crowds jump, but with his new single "Weightless," he's more interested in what happens during the suspension before you land. The Dutch EDM superstar reunites with Arijit Singh for the cross-cultural collaboration, which follows last month's release of "Angels for Each Other." That track marked the first-ever English language showcase for Singh, the world's most followed artist on Spotify.