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Halloween Elrow & Brunch Electronik Cancelled Following Mourning Period

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Heavy news hit Madrid ravers this weekend. After a fatal high-speed railway accident claimed the lives of 69 people on Wednesday, Brunch Electronik and Elrow were forced to cancel their Halloween Takeover this Saturday, the 31st, at Espacio Iberdrola Music. In a post on their official social media, the production team stated that the Community […]

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Gorgon City Return to Vancouver for a Pre-AETHER Celebration

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By Ryan Hayes

Next Saturday, November 7th, just six days before the release of their sixth studio album, AETHER, Gorgon City will take over Vancouver's PNE Forum for their final performance before their album drops.

A new chapter on the horizon and a catalogue of modern classics set the stage for what promises to be a true celebration of house.

When House Outlasted the Weather

When Gorgon City last visited Vancouver for Open Radius in May 2025, they found themselves battling the elements.

Biting winds swept across the festival grounds while intermittent rain peppered the audience. Yet the crowd continued to swell, undeterred by the weather. House heads were out in force, and nothing was going to stand between them and the music.

Gorgon City rose to the challenge, delivering an expertly paced set that steadily built in tempo and intensity, taking the crowd on an evolving musical journey that reached new heights throughout the second half.

Music over nature. A reminder of the duo's command of the dancefloor.

A year and a half later, they're back. This time, under a roof.

Modern House Classics & Storytelling

Gorgon City occupy a distinctive space in modern house, where underground culture meets mainstream appeal. Their catalogue is rich with classics, from the darker bounce, emotionally searching depths of "Ready for Your Love" to the uplifting vocals and infectious groove of "Imagination." Two distinct moods showcasing the range of their signature sound.

Behind the decks, Gorgon City don't simply play tracks. They weave a narrative, building rhythm, tension and atmosphere into moments of euphoric release. Knowing when to push, pull back and let the music breathe, they deliver storytelling through sound—the essence of a great house set.

And the PNE Forum provides an ideal canvas.

Through Vancouver's Foundation Series, the venue has repeatedly transformed into a hot, sticky haven for house heads, synthesizing the intimacy and raw energy of an oversized underground club. A throwback to warehouse raves of old.

AETHER: A New Chapter Arrives

Adding to the anticipation is AETHER, arriving November 13, marking the duo's first independently released studio album through their own REALM Records label.

With complete creative freedom, the singles released so far suggest an exciting evolution, combining the melodic warmth and soulful identity of their earlier work with faster, more driving, dancefloor-focused production.

With the album arriving just six days later, Vancouver could be treated to a particularly inspired performance, as familiar classics meet the energy of an entirely new chapter.

The perfect moment to catch Gorgon City live

Everything points toward a special night.

With a memorable Vancouver performance to build upon. A venue that thrives on underground house energy. Well over a decade of exceptional orignals. And a new album on the verge of release.

This isn't simply another tour stop. It's an opportunity to experience Gorgon City at the threshold of their next chapter, with Vancouver hosting the final celebration before AETHER arrives.

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Spotify closes in on 800 million users as Q3 2026 revenue climbs 16%

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Spotify is edging closer to a major milestone. The streaming giant ended September with 788 million monthly active users, according to its Spotify Q3 2026 financial results, adding 11 million during the quarter and growing 11% year-on-year. Of those, 306 million are premium subscribers, after six million net new paying users joined during the third …

Spotify closes in on 800 million users as Q3 2026 revenue climbs 16%

Richie Hawtin composes the sound of Pradasphere Milan as Plastikman

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Richie Hawtin has returned to his Plastikman alias for Prada once again. The electronic music pioneer has created a new body of Plastikman work for Pradasphere, the new exhibition at Prada Galleria in Milan. Rather than one continuous soundtrack, the Plastikman Pradasphere project sees Hawtin compose material for each space across the exhibition, treating sound …

Richie Hawtin composes the sound of Pradasphere Milan as Plastikman

Amnesia Ibiza’s €14,000 gold medallion with lifetime VIP access has sold out

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A lifetime at Amnesia Ibiza came with a price tag of €14,000, and it has now sold out. The club’s Gold VIP Medallion, a limited edition piece that grants its owner lifetime VIP access to the famous Ibiza venue, is now listed as sold out on the official Amnesia Ibiza store. The Amnesia Ibiza Gold …

Amnesia Ibiza’s €14,000 gold medallion with lifetime VIP access has sold out

Cevin Fisher, house music pioneer behind ‘The Freaks Come Out’, dies aged 63

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Cevin Fisher, the New Jersey-born house music DJ and producer, has died aged 63. His family confirmed that he passed away peacefully on October 29, only days after his birthday, following a brief battle with cancer. In a statement shared on his social media, his family described Cevin Fisher as an “internationally acclaimed DJ” who …

Cevin Fisher, house music pioneer behind ‘The Freaks Come Out’, dies aged 63

David Guetta teases The Monolith in Mexico City for 2027

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David Guetta is bringing The Monolith to Mexico. The French superstar has teased a 2027 show in Mexico City, sharing a video of the city’s Angel of Independence lit up with the words “David Guetta Mexico City 2027.” “Mexico City… I’ve been keeping a secret from you,” Guetta wrote, inviting fans to comment to find …

David Guetta teases The Monolith in Mexico City for 2027

Armin van Buuren uploads full AMF 2026 set performed in front of 40,000 fans: Watch

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If you missed Armin van Buuren at AMF this year, you can now watch the whole thing. The Dutch trance icon has uploaded his full set from AMF 2026 to his official YouTube channel. The video lets fans relive the full performance from start to finish, just a week after the show. The Armin van …

Armin van Buuren uploads full AMF 2026 set performed in front of 40,000 fans: Watch

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