It opens with a robotic voice over a heavy bassline. The atmosphere feels dark and tense, before gritty synths push the track into harder territory. Those familiar Above & Beyond melodies gradually emerge as the energy builds.

Then comes the payoff. The intensity gives way to a softer, more spacious passage, with the melodies taking centre stage. Rather than keeping the pressure on, the track lets the emotion breathe. It’s a contrast that gives ‘Nights Like This’ its character, balancing a harder edge with the melodic sound that has long defined the trio.

The track has already become a regular in Above & Beyond’s live sets. They first debuted it during their sunrise set at EDC Las Vegas, before bringing it to major shows throughout the year. Those performances included a crowd of 10,000 at Silverworks Island in London and their ABGT700 milestone show at The Gorge Amphitheatre in Washington.

Armin van Buuren has also shown his support, naming ‘Nights Like This’ a Progressive Pick on episode 1298 of A State of Trance.

The release lands as the Anjunabeats Warehouse Tour gets going across the UK. Dates include Glasgow on October 16, Liverpool on October 17, Birmingham on October 24 and Bristol on October 30. You can find full details on the Anjunabeats artist page.

Stream ‘Nights Like This’ here.

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The album is also his first release since signing with Counter Records, the Ninja Tune imprint. Pre-orders and pre-saves are live, and fans can do this here.

Heart on a Wire runs to ten tracks and takes a different route from the dancefloor focus of his recent releases. Elderbrook’s sound bridges the dancefloor and late-night headphone listening.

He’s known for pairing warm basslines and atmospheric synths with soaring vocals that feel as personal as they are anthemic.

Four songs in, Heart on a Wire already has the emotional weight and melodic pull that fans have come to expect, and it leaves you wanting the full record.

The announcement was clearly a big moment for Elderbrook himself. In his Instagram post, Elderbrook described the care that went into the record. He also shared his excitement about its release.

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“Lost in the View” gives fans an early taste of the new direction, and it’s an easy one to press play on if you’ve followed him since “Cola.” Stream it below, and pre-save the album so it’s waiting for you in January.

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The Mushroom as Rave Icon

Psychedelic imagery and electronic music go back a long way. Festival fashion is full of mushroom prints on hats, oversized tees, bodysuits and pashminas. Stage visuals lean into melting colours, surreal creatures and otherworldly landscapes, especially in psytrance and bass music, where what’s on the screens can be as memorable as the set. Album artwork picks up the same visual language.

A mushroom on a hoodie doesn’t tell you anything about the person wearing it. For most fans it’s an art choice, a nod to the scene or just a good print. But it shows how far psychedelic culture reaches into the way electronic music looks and feels.

The Case Report Everyone Is Talking About

The conversation has taken a serious turn. A case report in Frontiers in Neuroscience describes an 80-year-old woman who had lived with advanced Alzheimer’s disease for around a decade. By the time of treatment she was speaking mostly in single syllables, had lost bladder control and relied on caregivers to get around.

She was given a 5 g dose of psilocybin-containing mushrooms. The first phase was rough: she was agitated, sweating heavily and fell into a long, sleep-like state. Then, around 19 hours in, she began speaking in full sentences and recalling events from her life that she hadn’t been able to put into words for years.

Over the following days and weeks, she regained bladder control, started dressing herself, made eye contact and held conversations. A later 3 g dose was followed by more talkativeness, humour and easier walking.

The report comes with big limits. It covers one patient, the improvements were temporary, and the authors state that the disease was not reversed. It doesn’t prove that psilocybin treats Alzheimer’s, and it’s certainly not a how-to. That 5 g dose was given to a single patient in a medical context, and nobody should read it as guidance.

Dancefloor vs. Clinic

If you’ve had a psychedelic experience at a festival and the research has you curious, it’s worth knowing how different the two settings are. Clinical studies involve screening, preparation, professional support and follow-up. People with certain mental health histories are at higher risk of serious reactions, including psychosis, and the HSE notes that psilocybin can cause intense anxiety, confusion and panic. Magic mushrooms are a controlled substance in most countries, so any legitimate therapeutic use happens through approved research.

A rave can’t replicate any of that, and findings from a medical setting don’t translate to a night out. The case report doesn’t suggest recreational use is good for your brain.

Where Music Fits In

Music is part of the research, too. Teams at Johns Hopkins have used curated playlists during supervised psilocybin sessions to shape the emotional flow of the experience. Anyone who has felt a slow ambient build open into a huge melodic breakdown will get why.

Jon Hopkins’ 2021 album Music for Psychedelic Therapy is the most obvious crossover for electronic fans. It trades driving rhythms for spacious, immersive soundscapes built for introspection, and it’s worth a listen if you want the quieter side of the genre.

The Bigger Picture

Psychedelic imagery will keep showing up on festival T-shirts and main stage screens, and the research will keep moving at its own careful pace. The two stories overlap, but they aren’t the same one. One is about art, identity and atmosphere, and the other is about medicine and evidence. Telling them apart is how you enjoy the culture without confusing it with the science.

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Released October 2 via Musical Freedom / Atlantic Records, the new single pushes into a much faster lane at 143 BPM, blending euphoric trance melodies with the harder edge of today’s European club scene.

Tiësto Goes Full Speed

‘Hard To Be Around’ draws from the vocal trance and Eurotrance sounds that defined parts of the ’90s and 2000s, while giving them a modern, high-energy treatment.

Fast kick drums and driving basslines keep the track moving, while bright synths bring the euphoric side of trance to the forefront. At 143 BPM, there is very little downtime.

However, the track isn’t all about intensity.

Its vocals add a more emotional layer, touching on self-doubt and the complicated feeling behind being “hard to be around.” That contrast gives the production a darker edge beneath its high-speed energy.

A New Generation Meets a Trance Icon

The collaboration also brings together two different sides of the current dance scene.

Tiësto’s history with trance runs deep, while CLEOPARD2000 and CH4YN represent a newer generation of artists coming out of Berlin’s rapidly evolving club culture.

Together, they tap into the current appetite for faster tempos and harder trance without losing the emotional melodies that made the genre so powerful in the first place.

‘Hard To Be Around’ also fits into Tiësto’s broader Prismatic era, where the Dutch icon has been exploring different sides of his sound and connecting his classic dance influences with newer movements across electronic music.

For fans of fast trance, ‘Hard To Be Around’ delivers a meeting point between nostalgia and the modern rave floor and at 143 BPM, it wastes no time getting there.

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The Bose Noise Cancelling Wired Earbuds combine active noise cancellation with a USB-C connection and a $99 price tag. Preorders are now available in the US, with shipping expected to begin around October 13.

A Wired Comeback for Electronic Music Fans

The return of wired headphones comes at an interesting time. Wireless earbuds have become the standard for everyday listening, but wired audio still has some advantages for music lovers.

Bose’s new earbuds connect directly through USB-C, allowing for lossless audio with minimal latency. That could make them particularly appealing for anyone who cares about hearing electronic music with as much detail as possible.

Bose brings wired earbuds back with its new Noise Cancelling Wired Earbuds.

For EDM fans, that means cleaner bass, sharper synths and more detail in dense productions without relying on a Bluetooth connection.

The 4.2-foot cable also keeps the earbuds connected to the device, while an inline remote handles volume, playback and noise-control settings.

ANC Meets Old-School Design

Despite the retro-inspired wired setup, Bose has packed the earbuds with modern features.

Active noise cancellation lets listeners cut down on surrounding noise, while Aware Mode brings outside sounds back into the mix. ANC can also be switched off completely.

The inline remote includes an additional microphone as well, which Bose says can help capture clearer voice audio during phone calls.

The earbuds also carry an IPX4 water-resistance rating. A carrying case, three sizes of silicone eartips and two sizes of stability wings are included.

They come in Black, White Smoke and a limited-edition Dewdrop Mint finish.

Could Wired Audio Be Cool Again?

The comeback of wired headphones is part of a larger nostalgia cycle happening across consumer technology. CDs, point-and-shoot cameras and retro gaming hardware have all found new audiences.

Now, wired earbuds are getting another shot.

For electronic music listeners, though, the appeal may be less about nostalgia and more about sound. USB-C connectivity, low latency and noise cancellation make Bose’s latest release feel more like a modern take on wired listening than a simple trip back to the past.

At $99, the Bose Noise Cancelling Wired Earbuds could be worth watching for anyone who wants a straightforward way to plug in and get lost in the music.

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The album will be released through their own label, REALM Records, giving Gorgon City complete creative control over the project.

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For the duo, AETHER represents a project built simply around making music together. After years of performing and producing as Gorgon City, Matt Robson and Kye Gibbon are returning to the studio with a clear focus on creativity and collaboration.

The AETHER Countdown Is On

With AETHER arriving November 13, fans have just over a month to wait for the complete album.

However, three tracks from the project are already familiar.

‘5AM at Bagleys’, ‘Oracle’ and ‘Work It Out’ have given fans an early taste of where the album is heading. Each release has helped build anticipation for the full project, with more music still to come.

The next piece of AETHER arrives this Friday with ‘Only Love’, featuring Caroline Byrne.

That means the album countdown is already moving quickly, with another new track landing before the full record arrives in November.

Gorgon City Have Full Creative Freedom

One of the most interesting parts of the AETHER announcement is how naturally the project came together.

Rather than building the album around outside expectations, Gorgon City say they focused on writing music they genuinely enjoyed. The project also brings together collaborators from around the world.

That approach gives AETHER a different feeling before the full album has even arrived. It is a project created by two artists who have spent years making music together and still clearly enjoy the process.

With ‘Only Love’ coming this Friday and three tracks already out, the countdown to AETHER has officially begun.

Gorgon City’s new album arrives November 13 via REALM Records.

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The new page is dedicated to behind-the-scenes content, career highlights and more personal moments from Armin’s life. It offers another way for fans to connect with the trance icon beyond his main Instagram feed.

A New Side of Armin

UNFILTERED is designed to show more of what happens behind the scenes. That includes moments from Armin’s career, personal updates and stories that may not fit into his regular music-focused content.

The launch also comes with a fitting first look at what fans can expect.

Armin’s first UNFILTERED post features a clip from his new 10-minute mini-documentary, The Psychology of the Dancefloor. The full film explores the emotional side of club culture and what happens in the minds of fans during his five-hour sets at [UNVRS] Ibiza.

For the documentary, Armin teamed up with professional psychotherapist Rachel Giddings. Together, they explore why people can feel connected to complete strangers on a dancefloor and how music can create such powerful shared experiences.

Rather than focusing only on the DJ behind the decks, the documentary puts the spotlight on the people experiencing the music.

What Can Fans Expect From UNFILTERED?

The new Instagram page gives Armin space to share content that goes beyond releases, festival sets and tour announcements.

Fans can expect more behind-the-scenes moments, archive footage and glimpses into different parts of his career. The page also creates room for more personal updates from Armin himself.

That makes UNFILTERED a natural extension of the world he has built around A State of Trance, while giving fans something more intimate.

The timing also feels fitting. Armin is currently celebrating 25 years of A State of Trance while continuing his residency at [UNVRS] Ibiza.

With UNFILTERED now live, fans have another place to follow that journey from a different perspective.

Follow Armin van Buuren’s new UNFILTERED Instagram page for more behind-the-scenes content and updates.

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Lost Lands ran from September 18–20, bringing another weekend of bass music to Ohio. However, dangerous weather forced organizers to evacuate the festival grounds on Sunday quicker than expected, bringing the final day to an end on schedule, following the Excision & Space Laces set and Closing Ceremony, while having to back out on the afterhours sound camps.

Severe Weather Forces Evacuation

Storms moved through the area on Sunday, creating difficult conditions across the festival grounds and campgrounds. With safety becoming the priority, attendees were instructed to leave the venue and follow directions from festival staff.

The cancellation meant that several artists scheduled for Sunday were unable to perform. Excision and Space Laces were among the biggest names scheduled for Sunday.

For fans who had spent the weekend at Legend Valley, the weather brought an unexpected ending to one of the biggest weekends on the bass music calendar.

Lost Lands had also warned attendees to expect wet conditions during the Monday departure. The festival warned campers that poor ground conditions could delay departures.

What Happens With Lost Lands Tickets?

The biggest question for attendees now is whether there will be any form of refund or compensation.

Lost Lands has not announced a specific refund plan at the time of writing. The festival’s ticket terms state that tickets are generally non-refundable if an event is canceled or rescheduled due to weather, although the terms also outline options if an event is rescheduled within 12 months.

That means fans should wait for an official announcement before assuming whether refunds, credits or another form of compensation will be offered.

For now, ticket holders should keep an eye on Lost Lands’ official channels for further information.

A Difficult Ending to Lost Lands 2026

Despite the cancellation of the afterhours sound camps, Lost Lands 2026 still delivered three full days of performances before severe weather changed the plans for Sunday.

Lost Lands has not announced what will happen with the canceled sets.

For fans who traveled to Legend Valley for the full weekend, the unexpected cancellation leaves plenty of questions. The focus now turns to what Lost Lands decides to do for affected ticket holders and whether any of the missed performances will eventually find another home.

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Released via Arcane Music, the track wastes no time making its presence felt. Relentless drums and a heavy bassline drive the production forward, while sharp acid synths add a darker edge.

The result is a fast and bouncy club weapon built for peak-time moments.

‘Acid Nation’ Brings Acid And Rave Together

At the heart of ‘Acid Nation’ is its unmistakable acid sound.

Marie Vaunt’s hard-hitting techno style meets the energetic approach of Bassjackers, creating a production that constantly builds tension. The track then unleashes a powerful drop packed with driving percussion and distorted synths.

There is also a strong old-school rave influence running throughout. However, the production keeps everything feeling modern and geared toward today’s festival dancefloors.

That energy was already tested on one of the world’s biggest stages.

Bassjackers played ‘Acid Nation’ during their Tomorrowland main stage set in July, where the track immediately found its place among the festival’s biggest moments. Now, fans can finally hear the full release.

Marie Vaunt Meets Bassjackers

The collaboration brings together two distinct sides of electronic music.

Marie Vaunt has built her reputation around dark techno, powerful rhythms and acid-heavy production. Bassjackers, meanwhile, are known for their energetic blend of techno, rave and hard dance.

Together, they find common ground in pure dancefloor energy.

‘Acid Nation’ is not trying to slow things down. Instead, it delivers a relentless combination of pounding drums, acid textures and rave-inspired momentum from start to finish.

Marie Vaunt & Bassjackers – ‘Acid Nation’ is out now via Arcane Music.

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Hurricane Marie reached Category 2 strength after developing off the Pacific coast. The storm brought powerful swells and winds of up to 100 mph to parts of Southern California. The resulting surf and storm runoff caused extensive erosion across several coastal areas.

Ocean Way Festival Forced To Cancel

Ocean Way Festival was set to bring a major lineup to Santa Monica Beach for its debut edition.

The bill included BLOND, Hot Chip, DJ Harvey, SG Lewis, Carlita, Coco & Breezy, and more. The event was being organized by Goldenvoice and was expected to welcome tens of thousands of festivalgoers.

However, the damage proved too significant to overcome.

Following an assessment of the beach, the City of Santa Monica determined that the available usable space had been dramatically reduced. As a result, there was not enough safe ground to construct the required festival infrastructure.

Festival organizers confirmed the cancellation on September 12.

“Storm surf and runoff has caused significant beach erosion and the festival can no longer be safely held as planned,” the festival shared.

The decision came after Hurricane Marie’s impact left a large portion of the festival site severely eroded. Santa Monica officials also declared an emergency following the storm due to coastal flooding, property damage and beach erosion.

Ocean Way Festival Will Return In 2027

Although the 2026 debut will not happen, Ocean Way Festival is already looking toward next year.

Organizers confirmed that plans for a 2027 edition are underway, giving fans another chance to experience the new festival on Santa Monica Beach.

Mayor Caroline Torosis also addressed the cancellation, expressing her disappointment for the artists, fans and local businesses affected by the decision.

However, safety remains the priority.

The festival’s 2026 ticket holders will receive automatic refunds. Meanwhile, Goldenvoice and Santa Monica officials are continuing to work together toward bringing the event to the beach in 2027.

For now, the debut of Ocean Way Festival will have to wait. The lineup may have been ready to take over Santa Monica, but the coastline needs time to recover first.

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