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Parent company of RØDE, Mackie, Aphex, SoundField, and Event Electronics, announced the acquisition of globally renowned Lectrosonics. The Freedman Group – known for powerhouse audio brands like RØDE, Mackie, and Aphex – has just added another major name to its roster: Lectrosonics. The acquisition brings one of the most respected wireless audio manufacturers in the world [...] The post The Freedman Group Acquires Lectrosonics, Expanding Global Pro Audio Powerhouse appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

Enjoy the May 2025 edition of “Behind the Wedding Music,” a resource to help build wedding playlists for DJs. Each month, we will highlight new songs and include a line of song lyrics, a description of the song’s emotional profile, and a few fun facts, designed to help you advise a wedding couple if they’re [...] The post 10 Brand-New Songs for Your May Wedding Playlist appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

Expanding on hardware support for non-Serato DJ hardware, the update brings possibilities to NI Traktor Kontrol Z2 & Pioneer DJ DDJ-RB and more. Serato has just released version 3.3.2 of its DJ software, bringing long-awaited support to popular hardware like the Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol Z2 and Pioneer DJ DDJ-RB. This update opens the door [...] The post Serato DJ 3.3.2 Update Expansion Unveiled appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

As Booka Shade, German DJ/producers Walter Merziger and Arno Kammermeier have been releasing music for 30 years now, and it’s been quite the memorable ride. A career full of musical milestones goes back to 1995’s techy wobbler “Kind of Good,” thru its 2004 debut album, the superb Memento, and then onto 11 more studio full-lengths, [...] The post Booka Shade: Making ‘For Real’ [Interview] appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

Whether used to illuminate a stage, décor, foliage or a dancefloor – inside or out – this compact fixture can transform the ambiance of any event with ease. ADJ has released the Mirage Par H IP. An ideal solution for a wide range of indoor and outdoor lighting applications, including uplighting, the unit is a [...] The post It’s a Mirage: ADJ Releases Mirage Par H IP appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

This week’s DJ LIFE Mobile Monday DJ spotlight, presented by QSC, shines on DJ Annalyze from Los Angeles, California. DJ Annalyze is this week’s DJ LIFE Mobile Monday spotlight. Presented by QSC, Anna is a mobile DJ based out of Los Angeles, California. With two and a half decades of experience as a DJ, Anna is based out [...] The post DJ Annalyze [Mobile Monday Spotlight] appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

The newly released remix LP includes variations of album tracks from Carlita, Francis Mercier, Adriatique, Sofia Kourtesis, and more. RÜFÜS DU SOL returns to the club with Inhale / Exhale Remixed, an extensive 15-track journey that breathes new life into their 2024 studio album Inhale / Exhale. Available now through Rose Avenue/Reprise Records, the remix [...] The post RÜFÜS DU SOL ‘Inhale / Exhale Remixed’ is Now Available appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

Available now through Liftoff Recordings, Martial Simon drops a dance edit of the old-school childhood favorite, “The Hokey Pokey.” Martial Simon, the genre-blending maestro known for turning nostalgic melodies into dancefloor staples, is back with a bold new single, “Shake,” available today (Friday, May 2) via Liftoff Recordings. With his signature flair, Martial Simon takes [...] The post Martial Simon Reimagines Childhood Favorite With “Shake” appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

The Copenhagen-based trio WhoMadeWho joins forces with the Danish group Tripolism to create a warm, melodic collaboration. WhoMadeWho and Tripolism deliver a captivating sonic escape with their new collaboration, “Flying Away With You,” available today (Friday, May 2) through Cercle Records. A seamless blend of warm indie electronica and groove-driven house textures, the track feels [...] The post WhoMadeWho & Tripolism Release “Flying Away With You” via Cercle Records appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

PLS&TY (“please and thank you”) drops his new three-track ‘Into The Light’ EP, available now through Dim Mak Records. PLS&TY (“please and thank you”) steps confidently into a new chapter with the release of his three-track Into The Light EP, out now via Dim Mak Records as of May 2. The project is a tightly curated, emotionally charged [...] The post PLS&TY Drops New ‘Into The Light’ EP via Dim Mak Records appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

We know surveys can be a pain – but here’s the thing: this one matters! No matter what kind of DJ you are or want to become, your voice needs to be heard. DJ LIFE’s 2025 Annual DJ Survey is your chance to share your thoughts, ideas, and feedback on the industry today. We’re committed [...] The post DJ LIFE’s 2025 Annual DJ Survey: Your DJ Journey Matters appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

From September 26-28, SSBD Fest returns to Lake Perris, California with LSZEE, Zeds Dead, Dr. Fresch, and more. Same Same But Different Festival (SSBD) is making waves once again with the announcement of its 2025 phase one lineup. Set against the picturesque backdrop of Lake Perris, the fest returns with a genre-defying roster that includes [...] The post Same Same But Different Festival 2025 Unveils Phase One Lineup appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

This week’s DJ LIFE Mobile Monday DJ spotlight, presented by QSC, shines on Christina LaRocca (DJ LRocktheParty), based out of SoCal. Christina LaRocca is this week’s DJ LIFE Mobile Monday spotlight. Presented by QSC, LaRocca, known as DJ LRocktheParty, is a mobile DJ and artist hailing from NYC and now based out of Southern California. As we dive deeper [...] The post DJ LRocktheParty [Mobile Monday Spotlight] appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

The three powerhouse artists have joined forces to unleash their latest joint project, available now through 10K Projects. When melodic maestro GRYFFIN and bass titan Excision come together, the result is bound to be explosive – and their brand new single “Air” proves just that. Featuring a powerful vocal performance by GRAMMY-nominated singer Julia Michaels, [...] The post GRYFFIN, Excision & Julia Michaels Release New Single, “Air” appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

The fest goes dance music-focused with Disclosure, Sylvan Esso, Big Gigantic, Boogie T, Chromeo, TroyBoi, rare Passion Pit DJ set & more. Cascade Equinox is returning for its third annual edition – and it’s coming back bigger, bolder than ever. Set for September 19–21, 2025, the festival will once again transform the Deschutes County Fairgrounds [...] The post Cascade Equinox 2025: See the Stacked Lineup for Third Annual Edition appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

From Jan 22-26, the cruise sets sail with John Summit, Cloonee, Azzecca, Chris Lorenzo, nearly 40 female acts on the newly unveiled lineup. Groove Cruise, the world’s largest floating music festival and Whet Travel’s flagship event, is gearing up for another unforgettable voyage in 2026. From January 22–26, music lovers will sail from Miami to [...] The post Groove Cruise to Set Sail in 2026, January Lineup Announced appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

The acclaimed producer wraps up his beloved Decades series with an homage to an iconic era of groove-driven production – a nod to the 2000s. In summer 2023, Splice and chart-topping producer Oliver launched the Power Tools Decades series, a bold follow-up to his widely acclaimed Power Tools sample packs. Known for blending retro flavor [...] The post Oliver’s ‘Power Tools: Decades’: Splice Releases Final Installment appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

The full lineup and stage takeovers for the four-day, five-night Berlin event from May 27 – June 2, 2025 are unveiled. Home Again Club Festival is making major waves with the announcement of its full 2025 lineup, and it’s clear this nearly weeklong celebration is leveling up. From May 28 through June 2, Berlin will [...] The post Home Again Club Festival 2025 Reveals Lineup, Stage Takeovers appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

In celebration of their new album, Bigger Than All Of Us, the UK trio embarks on a coinciding tour from August through October. Following a total domination of the Coachella Outdoor Theatre stage across back-to-back weekends – Above & Beyond have a major tour announcement and new single release. All leading up to their forthcoming [...] The post Above & Beyond Announces North American Summer Amphitheater Tour appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

This week’s DJ LIFE Mobile Monday DJ spotlight, presented by QSC, shines on DJ Swoosh from New Jersey. DJ Swoosh is this week’s DJ LIFE Mobile Monday spotlight. Presented by QSC, DJ Swoosh is a mobile DJ, based out of New Jersey. No matter the size of the party he’s performing, the crowd size doesn’t change what DJ [...] The post DJ Swoosh [Mobile Monday Spotlight] appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

DJ Life’s Magazine Featuring David Guetta, Booka Shade, WMC/Miami Music Week/Ultra ’25, FriendShip Cruise, Restricted, New Gear & More! In the latest issue of DJ LIFE Magazine (Vol.5 No.2), we sit down with the dance music icon, David Guetta. As a GRAMMY-Award winning, chart-topping DJ, producer, songwriter, and artist, we break his 40-year career, new [...] The post DJ Life Magazine Issue Vol.5 No.2 appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

The two breakout artists join forces for a 2-track EP, including the tracks “Born Funky” & “Lights Off,” available now through Terminal Underground. When two rhythm-savvy producers like San Pacho and GREG (BR) come together, the result is bound to hit hard – and Lights Off / Born Funky does exactly that. The two-track EP [...] The post San Pacho & GREG (BR) Deliver ‘Born Funky / Lights Off’ EP via Terminal Underground appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

Available on May 16, the LP is meant as a celebration of the timeless music and legacy of the superstar DJ, producer, and songwriter, Tim Bergling. This May, Interscope Records, Pophouse, and the Avicii Estate come together to honor one of the most influential artists in electronic music history with Avicii Forever, a 19-track compilation [...] The post ‘Avicii Forever’ Best of Compilation Album is Set for Release appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

DJ LIFE is giving away a pair of tickets for the 2-day “world’s wettest party,” by Pulse Events Presents (July 25 & 26) with Major Lazer, Dillon Francis, Slander, Malaa & more. Get ready to get soaked… because S2O New York is back and bigger than ever. After a massive Labor Day debut last summer, [...] The post S2O New York 2.0 at the Brooklyn Mirage [Ticket Giveaway] appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

For the 15th Anniversary celebration (Aug. 29-31) at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, IL, the fest adds additional acts to a monstrous lineup. From Friday, Aug. 29 through Sunday, Aug. 31, North Coast Music Festival 2025 returns to Bridgeview, Illinois. Celebrating its 15th Anniversary this year, the ’25 edition of Chicagoland’s premier electronic music event returns [...] The post North Coast Music Festival: Phase 2 Lineup Announced appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article