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North Coast Music Festival has just revealed set times and a bevy of festival programming for the upcoming 2024 event, taking place from Friday, August 30 – Sunday, September 1, 2024 at Chicagoland’s SeatGeek Stadium Campus. 

With more than eight hours of music blasting from seven different stages each day, including exceptionally curated stage takeovers, this year’s North Coast Music Festival promises once again to galvanize fans from all corners of the dance floor with its display of world-class electronic talent. 

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North Coast Music Festival 2024 Set Times

North Coast Music Festival 2024 Set Times

Closing out each night at The Stadium Stage are heavy hitters such as dubstep and sound design virtuoso Subtronics (Friday); melodic future bass titan Illenium (Saturday); and LA-based dance-pop duo/Big Bootie Mix-creators Two Friends (Sunday). Friday’s lineup at The Stadium Stage will also feature Sullivan King, DJ Diesel, Boogie T, Netsky, Level Up, and Dogma. Saturday boasts Read more

In what will be one of the last events of its breakout 2024 season, Breakaway Festival is returning to Charlotte with a monster lineup in September.

The largest touring festival in the US, Breakaway is officially coming back to the zMAX Dragway Grounds at Charlotte Motor Speedway and bringing fans a lineup of epic proportions. Electronic music superstars Alesso, Marshmello and Chase & Status have been billed to headline the festival’s first day while its mainstage will host sets by FISHER, Loud Luxury and EDM.com Class of 2023 star Knock2 on its second day.

Day one of Breakaway Carolina will be particularly heavy-hitting with sets by Apashe, Wax Motif, Juelz, Rich DietZ and CHYL as well as a stage takeover from Brownies & Lemonade and a can't-miss performance by Kenya Grace. The festival’s second day is bound to be equally as explosive, bringing in house heavy-hitters such as DJ Susan, Nostalgix and Matroda.

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EDM.com has joined forces with the organizers of Breakaway Carolina for a special giveaway of two VIP Weekend Passes and an exclusive merch bundle.

Find out how to enter the giveaway below. Tickets are available for purchase here.

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Amid a week of synths and sunshine, for the second year in a row EDM.com's "Insider Access" networking event became the opening pitch of Miami Music Week 2024.

As the sunny spring afternoon unfurled, hundreds of guests ascended to the rooftop of the lavish Uma House hotel, greeted by a panoramic view that mirrored the expansive opportunities held by new connections and more. 

The air buzzed with anticipation and the kind of energy only found where the industry's brightest gather to foster the future of electronic dance music. Refreshing drinks in-hand courtesy of local distillery Timber Creek, attendees were set for an afternoon that was as much about the savor of the moment as it was about the sizzle of potential.

The cornerstone of "Insider Access" was undoubtedly the interaction between independent artists and some of the most influential record label representatives in the electronic music domain. Giants such as Confession, Heldeep, Dim Mak, Ophelia, Armada, Dirtybird, No Copyright Sounds and Meritocracy lent their ears and expertise, diving into demos and sharing invaluable insights.

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The day's soundtrack was masterfully curated, featuring an eclectic mix of artists who are no strangers to stirring crowds into a frenzy. From Rich DietZ's electrifying closing set to the groovy sensibilities of Myles O'Neal, and from Sunday Scaries' infectious energy to Ekonovah, FREAK ON, Fredy Lane, NIIKO X SWAE, No Thanks and more, the lineup was a testament to the diversity and dynamism that defines the dance music scene of 2024.

But beyond the beats and business cards, "Insider Access" was about the creation of meaningful connections. In a scene where a single conversation can spark a career-defining collaboration, guests didn't just party the day away—they forged relationships that promised to shape the contours of the week ahead and beyond.

As we await the next chapter of Miami Music Week's illustrious story, check out a gallery from this year's "Insider Access: Global Networking Event" below. All photos by Kareem King for EDM.com.

We're just days away from the return of Miami Music Week, a weeklong dancegasm when we each turn into a walking heart murmur.

The annual celebration is arguably the nation's best time for electronic dance music enthusiasts, who willingly devolve into a blissful, sleep-deprived haze. Miami's hotels, bars, restaurants and streets transform into one giant, endless rave, and the only souvenir you're left with is a questionable friendship with a flamingo pool floatie.

There are culprits everywhere—Third Eye Hospitality, Eleventh House, Greyscale Music Group, Diskonect—the list goes on. Year in and year out, these Miami-based promoters organize some of the week's best events—or worst, if you need to be productive in the morning. From sun-kissed poolside romps beneath palm trees to sweaty open-air raves that don't even crack until the next calendar day, their parties are hubs for hedonism.

Read on to discover a handful of these can't-miss parties in 2024, in no particular order. And for a full breakdown of Miami Music Week 2024, check out our comprehensive guide.

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Location: Toejam Backlot - 150 NW 21st St, Miami, FL 33127
Time: 8pm
Artists: deadmau5, Spencer Brown, Volaris, Camden Cox, Callie Reiff
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Organizers: Third Eye Hospitality, Diskonect, CSP

Hood Politics All Stars

Location: Paraíso Estéreo - 1306 N Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33136
Time: 3pm
Artists: DJ Susan, Camden Cox, Anabel Englund, Sherm, Rich DietZ, Jake Shore, More
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Organizers: Third Eye Hospitality, Eleventh House, Greyscale Music Group

Francis Mercier Presents: Deep Root Tribe

Location: Toejam Backlot - 150 NW 21st St, Miami, FL 33127
Time: 6pm
Artists: Francis Mercier, Mahmut Orhan, Nitefreak, MoBlack, More
Tickets
Organizers: Third Eye Hospitality, Diskonect, Afrodisiac

Hardcore Dreams

Location: Toejam Backlot - 150 NW 21st St, Miami, FL 33127
Time: 6pm
Artists: Boys Noize & Rico Nasty, Chris Lorenzo, Chloé Robinson, More
Tickets
Organizers: Third Eye Hospitality, Diskonect, Eleventh House, Greyscale Music Group

No Redemption

Location: Toejam Backlot - 150 NW 21st St, Miami, FL 33127
Time: 8pm
Artists: Tchami b2b Malaa, ACRAZE b2b Victor Lou, Westend b2b San Pacho, More
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Organizers: Third Eye Hospitality, Trio Miami, Diskonect

Defected Miami

Location: The Sagamore - 1671 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Time: 1pm
Artists: Noizu, Ferreck Dawn, Low Steppa, Mel&eacu

Editor's Note: The list contained in this article will be updated as more events and lineups are announced. If you'd like to request an addition, correction or update, reach out to this .

For those who have not yet experienced Miami Music Week—it's bedlam. Just ask any one of the bedraggled rave zombies stumbling through the Miami International Airport on Monday: it's survival of the fittest.

Miami has always been beloved for its rich nightlife culture but the hedonism reaches a new level the week leading up to Ultra Music Festival, when the city turns into a down-and-dirty electronic music utopia. Miami's hotels, bars, restaurants and streets transform into clubs, and seemingly every DJ in the nation descends on the metropolis like hawks to a lizard.

And neighbors be damned, it's back. Ahead of Miami Music Week 2024, EDM.com has created a guide with an exhaustive list of club nights, pool parties, raves, record label showcases and more so you can keep a pulse on the pandemonium.

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Tuesday, March 19 Cloonee presents Hellbent

Location: Club Space - 34 NE 11th St, Miami, FL 33132
Time: 11pm
Artists: Cloonee, Sosa, Andrea Oliva, Mason Collective, Andruss
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Groove Cruise presents UNLEARN Showcase

Location: MODE - 2 S Miami Ave, Miami, Florida 33130
Time: 5pm
Artists: TBA
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SET's Miami Yacht Experience w/ Hernan Cattaneo B2B Nick Warren

Location: South Beach Lady Yacht Charter, Maurice A. Ferré Park - 1075 Biscayne Blvd Miami, FL 33132
Time: 5pm
Artists: Hernan Cattaneo b2b Nick Warren
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Do Not Sit On MMW: Davi & Matthias Meyer

Location: Do Not Sit On The Furniture - 423 16th St, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Time: 10pm
Artists: Davi, Matthias Meyer
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Wednesday, March 20 EDM.com: Insider Access Industry Networking Event

Location: Uma House by Yurbban South Beach - 1775 James Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Time: 1pm
Artists: Rich DietZ, Electric Polar Bears, Fredy Lane, Not Available
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EDM.com & Friends: Miami Music Week 2024

Location: Uma House by Yurbban South Beach - 1775 James Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Time: 5pm
Artists: NIIKO x SWAE, Sunday Scaries, Rich DietZ, FREAK ON, More
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John Summit's Experts Only + Repopulate Mars MMW Opening

Location: Factory Town - 4800 NW 37th Ave, Miami, FL 33142
Time: 7pm
Artists: John Summit, Lee Foss, Deeper Purpose, Jake Shore, Layla Benitez, More
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Afterlife Miami

Location: Miami Marine Stadium - 3501 Rickenbacker Cswy, Miami, FL 33149
Time: 6pm
Artists: Tale of Us, More
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Following larger-than-life parties in London, Tulum, Amsterdam and more, we're gearing up for a huge edition of our "EDM.com & Friends" series during Miami Music Week.

Taking place at the lavish Uma House hotel, "EDM.com & Friends" will see some of the dance music scene's most exciting trailblazers take the decks for over six hours of fiery house music. We're also excited to showcase spirits from our alcohol sponsors, Octavio Tequila and Timber Creek Distillery.

Scheduled for Wednesday, March 20th from 5pm to 11pm, the event is going down right at the start of Miami Music Week for a proper kickoff. The lineup includes Sunday Scaries, NIIKO X SWAE, Rich DietZ, FREAK ON, No Thanks, Ekonovah and more to be announced in the weeks ahead.

If you're looking for hotel accommodations, EDM.com readers can use the discount code EDM24 for 10% off their stay at Uma House here. Subject to availability, the code is valid for stays from March 1st to October 31st, 2024.

Free tickets for "EDM.com & Friends" are available via Eventbrite.

It's 2012. RL Grime, Baauer and Flosstradamus are dropping the craziest beats you've ever heard on SoundCloud. You show your friends in the car and become an aux legend. Life is good.

SoundCloud became the music industry's biggest disruptor after its inception in 2007, when bedroom producers could scrap together a few 808s and blow up overnight. But the streaming service's rampant DMCA strikes and broken business model drove artists away like bad breath as it fell from grace, leading to incessant platform reformation and corporate restructuring as its owners chased profitability.

The magic that once fueled endless late-night SoundCloud rabbit holes scouring for the next undiscovered gem had seemingly vanished, but 2024 marks a new frontier for digital crate-digging as the platform furiously reemerges as a seedbed of electronic music discovery. The proof is in the puddling—SoundCloud is currently up for sale with a $1 billion price tag.

Roughly 40 million artists have released over 320 million tracks on SoundCloud to-date. Read on to discover 10 you should keep an eye on this year.

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