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Electric Love Festival 2024: A Colorful Celebration of Electronic Music in Austria’s Alps
The picturesque Salzburgring in Austria once again transformed into an electronic music paradise as the Electric Love Festival returned for its 2024 edition from July 4-6th. This year’s event proved to be an unforgettable experience, showcasing world-class DJs, stunning production, and the unifying power of music against the backdrop of the breathtaking Austrian Alps.

Photo credit: Nicolai Semrau
A Thunderous Opening
Electric Love Festival kicked off on Thursday with a bang, quite literally. The meticulously planned 16-minute opening ceremony set the tone for the entire weekend, featuring an impressive array of live performances that blended classical and electronic elements. The Philharmonie Salzburg, singer Christina Ortmeier, a local brass band, and the Bakip Borromäum choir provided a unique musical fusion, while breakdancer Luwam Russom, a Red Bull Dance Your Style finalist, wowed the crowd with gravity-defying moves.
This year’s opening ceremony production was helmed by Salzburg artists Dan Lee and RageMode, with longtime curator Felice taking on an advisory role. The result was a spectacular show combining live music, dance, and cutting-edge technology, including the mesmerizing FLYING LIGHTS by FS/TR. As fireworks lit up the night sky, it was clear that Electric Love 2024 was going to be one for the books.

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Star-Studded Lineup Across Six Stages
With an expanded layout featuring six diverse stages, Electric Love 2024 catered to every electronic music fan’s taste. The main stage hosted EDM heavyweights like Armin van Buuren, The Chainsmokers, and Scooter on the opening night, setting a high bar for the rest of the weekend.
Friday saw Boris Brejcha, Oliver Heldens, and ELF legend Timmy Trumpet grace the main stage, while the Hard Dance Valley pulsated with energy thanks to acts like Rebelion, Rooler, and Brennan Heart. The Club Circus, meanwhile, welcomed Koven, Luude, and Chase & Status for a bass-heavy takeover.
Saturday’s lineup was equally impressive, featuring French superstar DJ Snake, techno wizard Reinier Zonneveld, and a live vocal performance from John Newman. The diversity of talent on display exemplified Electric Love’s commitment to representing the full spectrum of electronic music.

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New Additions and Festival Highlights
A notable addition to this year’s festival was the BlueBoXX stage, showcasing local talent alongside international acts. Each day featured a different curator, with Salzburg’s own Toby Romeo hosting on Thursday and Slashy Disco taking the reins on Saturday.
The festival also featured unique experiences like the ÖBB Roller Disco, playing the “worst of the 90s” and offering roller skate rentals, and The ORGANICS Beach, providing a relaxed daytime atmosphere for attendees to unwind.
For those seeking an elevated experience, the CUPRA Platin VIP Lodge offered premium views and amenities throughout the weekend.

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Overcoming Mother Nature
While the majority of the festival went off without a hitch, Saturday presented an unexpected challenge. A severe thunderstorm with wind gusts up to 100 km/h forced organizers to delay the opening of the festival grounds. Thanks to swift action from the Electric Love team, local authorities, and the cooperation of attendees, the situation was handled safely and efficiently.

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A Testament to Community and Music
Throughout the weekend, an estimated 180,000 visitors from around the world came together to share in their love of electronic music. The festival’s success in creating a sense of unity and joy, even in the face of challenging weather, speaks volumes about the power of music and the dedication of the Electronic Love community.
The variety of camping options, including a new Comfort Camping area and an expanded Basic Camping with the largest on-site supermarket to date, ensured that attendees had a comfortable home base for their festival experience.

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Looking Ahead
As the final notes faded and the last fireworks lit up the Salzburg sky, it was clear that Electric Love Festival 2024 had once again raised the bar for electronic music events. The combination of world-class talent, stunning production, and the breathtaking Alpine setting solidified Electric Love’s position as one of Europe’s premier festivals.
As we reflect on the incredible moments from this year’s event, from the awe-inspiring opening ceremony to the resilience shown in the face of Saturday’s weather challenges, it’s clear that the spirit of Electric Love Festival is stronger than ever. This annual gathering in the heart of Austria continues to prove that music has the power to unite, inspire, and create unforgettable memories.

For electronic music fans around the world, Electric Love Festival isn’t just an event – it’s a pilgrimage. And based on the success of the 2024 edition, that pilgrimage is set to continue for years to come.
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Mazro Begins His Bigroom Techno Era With New Track ‘Alive’
Mazro reveals his new bigroom techno direction with his latest track, ‘Alive’, showcasing a fresh, energetic sound that highlights his evolution as an artist.
Mazro signals a clear next step in his sound with Alive, a track that introduces his move toward Bigroom Techno. The release highlights the heavier drums, sharper synth work, and driving structure he has been known for, now pushed further into a style he plans to carry into 2026. With new music already in motion, Mazro sets Alive as the starting point for this updated direction.
How Alive Introduces Mazro’s Updated Sound
Alive continues the traits listeners associate with Mazro, built around firm percussion, direct lead lines, and a structure aimed at large-room settings. The track moves toward the Bigroom Techno style he is now focusing on while still keeping a link to the approach he used in earlier releases. This gives the transition a natural feel and keeps the emphasis on clarity and impact.
Within the broader landscape of Bigroom Techno’s rise, Alive serves as a fitting entry point for his updated direction. Mazro presents the track in a straightforward format, highlighting rhythm and drive without pulling away from what has worked for him so far. It functions as a clean introduction to where he intends to take his sound next, supported by the material he has prepared for release.
Where Alive Fits Within Mazro’s Recent Releases
Alive arrives after a run of tracks where Mazro leaned into polished builds, direct melodic phrases, and a festival-ready layout, as seen in earlier releases like Wild Frequencies and Hold Me Tight. Those tracks placed him within a lane of straightforward, big-room focused production, supported by labels and artists who have kept him on the radar across Spotify and Beatport. Alive continues in that line but applies a heavier, more driving structure that aligns with the Bigroom Techno direction he is now pursuing.
Across his catalog, Mazro has maintained an emphasis on rhythm, clarity, and accessible arrangement. Alive keeps those elements intact while pushing the percussion and synth work into a more forceful framework. This makes the track feel connected to what listeners already know from him, yet still marks a step that points to how his upcoming IDs might expand on this foundation.
Looking Ahead
Alive gives a straightforward view of where Mazro is heading as he moves into his Bigroom Techno focus. The track keeps the core elements that have defined his releases so far while pointing toward a clearer direction for the music he plans to share in 2026. With several IDs ready, Alive functions as the starting point for this next phase and offers listeners a sense of what they can expect from his upcoming work.
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RENESIS Explores Rebirth And Power In Her Futuristic Single ‘SAKURA’
RENESIS releases “SAKURA,” a cinematic cyberpunk anthem inspired by rebirth and transformation, out now on Spotify and Beatport.
Los Angeles–based producer, singer, and DJ RENESIS continues to redefine the sound of futuristic electronic music with her standout single “SAKURA.” Fusing powerful basslines, glitched percussion, and soaring vocal textures, SAKURA embodies the beauty of transformation: the moment when fragility becomes strength, and chaos becomes creation.
Inspired by the Japanese cherry blossom that blooms for only a short time each year, SAKURA captures the idea of rebirth through impermanence. The track opens with delicate melodies that slowly give way to thunderous drops and metallic energy, reflecting the duality at the heart of the RENESIS sound – elegance meeting raw intensity in a neon-lit storm.
Supported by prominent names across the scene, including Extra Terra, Max Brhon, Rogue VHS, and Lazerpunk, RENESIS has quickly become one of the most compelling artists shaping the cyberpunk electronic movement. Her catalog has accumulated over one million streams worldwide, and her performances across the U.S., Canada, and Japan have showcased her ability to transform a stage into a full-blown cybernetic experience.
With SAKURA, RENESIS continues to blur the line between music and cinematic storytelling, delivering an anthem that feels both intimate and otherworldly.
Stream “SAKURA” now on all major platforms and step into the neon world of RENESIS.
Follow her journey on Instagram, Spotify, and YouTube for the next chapter of her expanding cyberpunk universe.
Stream and Download ‘Sakura’ Now:
https://www.beatport.com/release/sakura/5120021
RENESIS Online
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For Labels and Artists: WARM radio data is driving innovation, networking and growth in the Dance Music Scene
As we move into the last quarter of 2025, it’s clear that radio continues to play a pivotal—yet often underestimated—role in shaping the global music landscape.
WARM is redefining how radio airplay data powers the dance music industry—turning plays into insights that fuel growth for labels, artists, and promoters.
WARM (We Are Radio Monitoring) is a global platform that provides real-time tracking and analysis of radio airplay across thousands of stations worldwide. Designed for artists, labels, publishers, booking agencies, and other music professionals, the tool delivers detailed data on where and when a song is played, offering insights into geographic reach, frequency, and market response.
By collecting and organising this information into personalised reports, WARM enables users to identify patterns that might otherwise go unnoticed, such as unexpected spikes in catalogue plays, regional trends, or the impact of viral moments on traditional media.
Trusted by Ninja Tune, Defected, Good Intent and other companies in the market, WARMM trackS global radio spins across more than 22.000 stations worldwide. WARM provides professionals with the tools to spot trends, measure impact, and expand their reach. In 2025, the company paired this data with new charts, a global radio show, and industry events, cementing radio’s role as a driver of visibility and connection in electronic music.
The Global Dance Radio Chart became a weekly radio show broadcasted by more than 40 radio stations worldwide
WARM has partnered up with Syndicast to produce a weekly dance radio show based on the top20 global dance radio chart, hosted by Rudy Cassago and Lele Zambe.
The show has been running now for 5 weeks, and already has +2 mio listeners via 40+ radio shows. The show is broadcasted on radios like: Moove Ibiza radio, Pulse, Beat and Primal Fm, as well as multiple podcasts. Radios can join the network here.
Using the charts as foundation for a radio show opens up much more value for the artists and labels, as they not only get the recognition through being on the charts, they also get additional radio plays on the radios that have added the weekly show, as well as actual mentions by the radio hosts.
The global dance radio chart is curated through 160 dance-focused radios, based on 24/7 monitoring across 30 countries, and continues to serve as the ultimate barometer of what’s truly resonating in global dance music. The chart is based on radios such as: 538 dance department, Rinse, Dublab, Ibiza Sonica, Loca FM and BBC1.

African Radio Chart: Spotlight on Continental Gems
Launched as part of our global genre-based series, the African Chart reflects the most played radio tracks across the continent, combining real-time airplay data from major broadcasters and key 650 stations. It serves as a vital link between Africa’s dynamic music scenes and the wider international market—enabling artists, labels, and tastemakers to spot emerging hits and regional movements early. The chart offers timely insights into the sounds shaping the future.
“The first 6 months of the year have been hectic to say the least. We began the year with launching both 3 new radio airplay charts, a radio show, a new dance music conference in Lisbon, our annual IMS pre-mixer at IMS as well as a new subscription model and an API for bigger customers. I can’t wait to release what we have for H2, which includes various product updates, conferences and events. A big thanks goes out to all our customers and partners who value accurate radio data. Let’s keep pushing for transparency and clarity around radio”, says Jesper Skibsby (picture) CEO and Founder of WARM.
Events play a key role on WARM’s initiatives:

WARM presented its first conference and it was a successful debut in Lisbon that has established the event as a key meeting point for global and local professionals in the electronic music industry.
Held on April 5th, the event brought together artists, label executives, promoters, and rights organizations for a full day of panels, workshops, and networking. With discussions ranging from music rights and artist development to mental health and international promotion, WARM offered a unique platform for meaningful dialogue and practical insights.
Leading industry players such as Beatport, Labelworx, Unison and Groover contributed to the program, reinforcing the event’s relevance on both local and international levels. The strong turnout and positive feedback underscore the growing importance of collaborative spaces that bridge regional talent with the global music ecosystem. The second edition will be announced for April 2026.

WARM Villa @ IMS x Beatport, Ibiza
The first half of 2025 was highlighted by an electrifying pre‑IMS (International Music Summit) gathering: WARM Villa @ IMS Ibiza, organized in partnership with Beatport. As a flagship event in April, it united artists, industry visionaries, and media influencers to discuss the evolution of dance radio, the path to global hits, and the power of real‑time airplay data.
This gathering not only fostered meaningful connections but also reinforced WARM’s identity as a data-driven thought leader in dance music.
New subscription model and API is now available
WARM launched a new subscription model for all new users, which offers more features, more historical data, better pricing and a better user experience. The trial has been upgraded to 30 days, where you can select any songs in the world, and keep track of the radio airplay.
At the same time, we have released an enterprise API for customers with bigger catalogs or integrations.

In the Press
WARM’s insights and charts have gained international visibility, with recent features in DJ Mag, EDM House Network, Mixmag and several other respected media outlets across Europe, the Americas, and Africa. These spotlights reflect the growing relevance of radio airplay data in today’s music ecosystem and reinforce WARM’s position as a trusted resource for tracking and understanding global music trends.
What’s next?
- Global Dance & African Charts every Friday—delivered straight to your inbox for free.
- Stay tuned for the upcoming H1 2025 Global Dance Insights Report, which breaks down the top100 most played dance tracks.
- You can meet the WARM team at various industry events in H2
We will be at ADE (NL), SHIP (CRO), Reeperbahn (GER) so reach out if you want to meet us.
Subscribe now to get weekly access to both charts and ensure you’re the first to know what’s trending on radio globally.
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