The 2025 festival season has transformed into a casualty list, with mid-tier staples like Pitchfork and Balaton Sound buckling under the weight of “greedflation” and corporate homogenization. As the industry bifurcates into massive spectacles and underground raves, the beloved independent middle class of live music faces rapid extinction.
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A borderless survey of the electronic diaspora. This is your wire service for the international scene, delivering curated insights on the movements, tracks, and artists shifting the needle worldwide. We track the sonic evolution from nascent local scenes to established global epicenters.
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The Vatican hosted an electronic music event in Slovakia featuring DJ priest Padre Guilherme, marking a novel outreach to youth. Celebrating faith and inclusivity, it blended techno beats with papal messages, engaging Gen Z culture.
A new global study has crowned Barcelona as the top nightlife city for 2025, thanks to its unbeatable mix of affordable drinks, late-night venues, and a thriving underground music scene. Travelers now rank nightlife as a top priority, with Barcelona leading a Euro-heavy list that includes Paris and Tokyo.