Hardwell News
RSCL Speaks About Hitting 1 Million Monthly Listeners, His Music Style, His Growth & More!
Franklin van Beek, better known as RSCL (pronounced Rascal), is making a name for himself in the house scene. The twenty-five-year-old Dutchman started releasing music under his alias RSCL three years ago and since has since growth that some artists would only dream of. With a signature sound of funky basslines, techy drums, the endless M1 organ sound, and catchy vocals, his music has reached millions of listeners and his fanbase is every growing. We had the pleasure of speaking with RSCL on a number of topics.
Hey RSCL, thanks for speaking with us, how are you doing today?
I’m doing great, thanks! It’s been a bit quiet music wise the past months, but I’m really looking forward to all the cool things coming up.
Let’s kick things off with your latest milestone of crossing 1 million monthly listeners, how does it feel to cross this milestone?
It feels absolutely unreal. I still can’t believe that so many people are listening to my music at the moment. It feels like a big compliment, and it makes me even more motivated to come up with new music and let the world hear my sound.
Happening only 3 years after making your debut, was this a target you had in mind?
To be honest, I didn’t dare to dream of this. The goal I had in mind was just doing what I love the most: make music that I really like myself and giving people the best time possible during my sets. The most important thing for me was that I stood one hundred percent behind the music I released. I wasn’t that focused on streams yet, but my first release “Do It To Me” did great already, so that was the first time I recognized people liked what I did.
How has it been to see your audience grow in such a short amount of time?
Unreal. After my collab with Mr. Belt & Wezol called “Way It Is” my audience grew already. It continued with the release of “Lost” which I made with it’s murph & Twin Diplomacy and Jack August on the vocals. I’m still super thankful that Hardwell and the Gemstone team had so much trust in this tune. We hoped that people liked it of course, but I personally didn’t expect that Lost would blow up like this. It became BPM breaker on SiriusXM too, which felt unreal and super cool of course.
2022 was a major year for you, looking back on it now, what are your thoughts on that time?
2022 was my biggest year yet. I spent lots of time in the studio and I think I finished nearly 10 tunes which are coming out. I did many cool shows in the Netherlands and did my first shows abroad too. I think that my headline show at SpaceClub Firenze in Italy was my highlight of the year, but I did some cool shows during ADE too, so it’s hard to choose.
Is that new music coming soon?
Yes, after a bit of radio silence music wise, I’m super stoked that my new single called “All About U” with my friend Marco Nobel will be out on Armada, April 21st. It’s a super groovy tech-house track with a super catchy vocal and I’m super excited to hear what everybody thinks of it. And after this one I have lots of new music which is planned for release already.
Your style is certainly that of a groovy and vibey deep house feel, what about this style resonates with you so much?
I think I can describe my sounds best as a bridge between the more underground minimaltech genre and the more “commercial” tech-house and deep-house. I think there’s a gap between the underground and the commercial side of tech-house. I really like both sides, so started to combine the elements I liked for each side. So, synth wise it’s a bit more minimal and drum wise it’s a bit more “techy”.
And how important do you feel it is to have a signature style as a producer and artist?
I think that, as a producer, you should make music that you like. Develop a sound that feels good for you and stick to it, even when other sounds are popular at some times. It’s not a bad idea to use influences of new popular sounds or genres of course, but for me it’s important that when I release a tune, people can hear that it’s me who made it. I think that when you stick to your own style, it makes you original and you’ll stand out.
If you were to release a track from another genre, what would you choose?
Hmmm that’s a tough question. I actually listen to all kinds of music. I think it would be cool to make a melodic techno tune which also has a hard kick and heavy bassline. Maybe that will come in the future as well, who knows!
Thanks for taking the time to speak with us, do you have anything else you’d like to say to our readers?
Thank you guys for the interview! To all of the readers, if you want to follow my journey: make sure to follow me on my socials and on Spotify. There’s lots of new music coming this year, also a follow up for Lost which I just finished. Hope to see you at one of my shows this year too!
Stream RSCL‘s latest single ‘Lost’ below and watch his SLAM mix here.
Subscribe to our Newsletter
EDC Orlando Reveals Massive Lineup for November 2026 With Martin Garrix, Hardwell, David Guetta, Alesso, and more
EDC Orlando has revealed its massive lineup for November 2026, with the festival returning to Tinker Field in Orlando, Florida from November 6 to 8. Marking its 15th edition, EDC Orlando will bring more than 100 artists across three days, led by names including Martin Garrix, Hardwell, David Guetta, Alesso, Kaskade, SLANDER, Alan Walker, and Mau P. The lineup moves across mainstage names, house, techno, hard dance, bass music, dubstep, sunset sets, b2b sets, and curated stage takeovers, giving the 2026 edition one of its biggest artist spreads so far. It also follows the 30th anniversary of Electric Daisy Carnival in Las Vegas, with the kineticJOURNEY theme continuing into Orlando for the festival’s next chapter under the Florida sunshine.
Breaking Down The EDC Orlando November 2026 Lineup
View this post on Instagram
The EDC Orlando November 2026 lineup brings the festival back to Tinker Field in Orlando, Florida with more than 100 artists across three days, covering mainstage names, house, techno, hard dance, bass music, dubstep, b2b sets, sunset sets, and branded stage takeovers. The lineup features Martin Garrix, Hardwell, David Guetta, Alesso, Kaskade, SLANDER, Alan Walker, Mau P, Afrojack, Alok, Steve Aoki, Meduza, and Alison Wonderland, placing several major international acts alongside artists from more genre specific corners of the electronic music scene. For its 15th edition, that range gives EDC Orlando more structure than a standard headliner led reveal, especially with Factory 93, Bassrush, and Insomniac Records also part of the November 2026 lineup.
House and tech house take up a major part of the EDC Orlando November 2026 lineup, with Prospa B2B Josh Baker, Max Dean B2B Luke Dean, Chris Lorenzo, Dennis Cruz, Franky Rizardo, Omar+, Rossi., Brunello, Kinahau, AYYBO, Joshwa, and Disco Lines included across the three days. The techno and hard dance side is also clearly represented through Klangkuenstler, KI/KI, Nico Moreno, I Hate Models, Boys Noize B2B Brutalismus 3000, Marlon Hoffstadt, and Adrián Mills, adding several names that sit closer to warehouse, rave, and faster club sounds within the festival lineup. Bass music and dubstep have a large presence as well, with Wooli, Levity, Ray Volpe, ALLEYCVT, ATLiens, Of The Trees, LAYZ, Level Up, Jessica Audiffred, and Skull Machine all on the bill. Sets such as Deorro B2B DIESEL and San Holo’s Wholesome Riddim Set also make the lineup feel more specific than a simple list of big names, giving EDC Orlando several back to back and special set moments across the weekend.
The branded stage takeovers add more detail to the EDC Orlando November 2026 lineup, with Factory 93, Bassrush, and Insomniac Records helping separate the weekend by sound without making the lineup feel split into isolated genre sections. Factory 93 points toward the house and techno names on the bill, while Bassrush connects directly to the bass, dubstep, drum and bass, and heavier electronic acts already included in the lineup. Insomniac Records also brings the label side into the weekend, adding another link between the festival and the wider Insomniac catalog. With the kineticJOURNEY theme continuing from the 30th anniversary of Electric Daisy Carnival in Las Vegas, the November 2026 edition sits inside a bigger EDC year, while Hotel EDC Orlando at Margaritaville Resort Orlando adds a new travel focused part of the festival for attendees staying in Florida.
EDC Orlando Returns To Tinker Field For Its 15th Edition
EDC Orlando returns to Tinker Field in Orlando, Florida from November 6 to 8, 2026, bringing its 15th edition back to the venue connected to the festival’s Orlando history since 2011. Located at 287 S Tampa Ave, Tinker Field dates back to 1914 and became part of the United States National Register of Historic Places in 2004, giving the festival a setting with more local history than a standard event site. Its location also keeps the festival close to Downtown Orlando and within reach of Orlando International Airport, which matters for a three day event that brings both local attendees and international travelers into Florida. For the 2026 edition, that return keeps EDC Orlando tied to the same city and venue where it has grown across more than a decade.
The 15th edition also expands the weekend beyond the festival grounds, with Hotel EDC Orlando making its debut at Margaritaville Resort Orlando from November 6 to 9. The resort takeover marks the first East Coast edition of Hotel EDC, adding EDC themed rooms, on site Vibee concierge, daytime parties, after parties, and package options that can include GA, GA+, or VIP festival passes. Alongside the kineticJOURNEY theme continuing from the 30th anniversary of Electric Daisy Carnival in Las Vegas, the November 2026 edition connects the Orlando festival to a wider EDC year while giving attendees another way to turn the weekend into a full Florida trip.
What To Know Before EDC Orlando 2026
With the lineup now revealed, EDC Orlando 2026 moves into its ticket release for the November 6 to 8 weekend at Tinker Field in Orlando, Florida. Three day GA, GA+, and VIP passes go on sale Thursday, June 25 at 12PM EST through the festival’s official ticketing platform. For its 15th edition, EDC Orlando will bring more than 100 artists across five stages, with Factory 93, Bassrush, and Insomniac Records also part of the weekend through branded stage takeovers.
The 2026 edition will also introduce Hotel EDC Orlando at Margaritaville Resort Orlando, running from November 6 to 9 as the first East Coast edition of Hotel EDC. The resort takeover includes EDC themed rooms, on site Vibee concierge, daytime parties, after parties, and package options that can include festival passes. Between the lineup, the return to Tinker Field, the kineticJOURNEY theme, and the debut of Hotel EDC Orlando, the November 2026 edition gives attendees more than just the three festival days in Florida.
Subscribe to our Newsletter
Ultra Europe 2026 Drops Phase 2 Lineup with Armin van Buuren, Hardwell, DJ Snake and more confirmed for Split this July
Ultra Europe 2026 has dropped its Phase 2 lineup, adding more names to its return to Split, Croatia from July 10 to 12, 2026 at Park Mladeži. Now heading into its 12th edition, the festival’s latest announcement brings in Armin van Buuren, Hardwell, DJ Snake, AFROJACK, and Subtronics, joining a Phase 1 lineup that already included Calvin Harris, Martin Garrix, FISHER, John Summit, and Amelie Lens. The update gives the 2026 edition a much fuller look across the Ultra Main Stage and RESISTANCE, while keeping more names saved for the next announcement.
View this post on Instagram
Phase 2 Adds Trance, Big-Room, Bass, Techno and House to Ultra Europe 2026
The Ultra Europe 2026 Phase 2 lineup strengthens both sides of the festival. The new additions bring more mainstage names into the July weekend, while RESISTANCE also gets a heavier presence through techno and house bookings. With Phase 1 already led by names such as Calvin Harris, Martin Garrix, FISHER, John Summit, and Amelie Lens, this second announcement gives the 2026 edition a fuller lineup across its main festival stages.
Phase 2 additions:
- Adam Beyer
- AFROJACK
- Armin van Buuren
- CamelPhat
- DJ Snake
- Hardwell
- Jamie Jones
- Nico Moreno
- Oliver Heldens
- Subtronics
- HALO
- Maddix
Subtronics Stands Out Among Returning Ultra Europe Regulars
While several Phase 2 additions are familiar names for Ultra Europe, Subtronics still gives the 2026 announcement one of its more interesting talking points. He played Ultra Europe 2024, appearing on the same day as AFROJACK and DJ Snake, so his 2026 booking is not a debut. What makes it worth noting is the context around the booking. Ultra Europe has long been associated with mainstage EDM, house, techno, and its RESISTANCE programming, while large-scale bass bookings have not been as constant in the festival’s Croatia lineup. Bringing Subtronics back after 2024 keeps that part of the lineup visible and gives the July weekend a different pull next to the festival’s more established returning names.
For many of the other additions, Ultra Europe 2026 reads as a return to artists with a longer history in Split. Armin van Buuren, Hardwell, AFROJACK, and DJ Snake have all appeared at past editions, while Adam Beyer, CamelPhat, Jamie Jones, and Oliver Heldens have also been part of previous Ultra Europe lineups in recent years. That matters because Phase 2 is not relying only on newness. It brings back names already tied to the festival’s mainstage and RESISTANCE identity, then places Subtronics inside that structure as one of the less typical bookings for the Croatia edition. For a lineup that already had Calvin Harris, Martin Garrix, FISHER, John Summit, and Amelie Lens in Phase 1, this second announcement makes the 2026 edition feel more complete without giving away the full final lineup yet.
Ultra Europe 2026 Still Has More Names To Come Before July
With Phase 2 now out, Ultra Europe 2026 has a much clearer outline, but the lineup is still not complete. The festival has already confirmed a strong mix of mainstage names, RESISTANCE artists, and newer additions across the first two announcements, while the poster also confirms that Phase 3 is still on the way. That next update will likely help fill out the remaining stage programming, daily structure, and support acts as the festival moves closer to its July return to Split.
For now, the 2026 edition already has enough confirmed names to show how Ultra Europe is building its 12th edition. Calvin Harris, Martin Garrix, Armin van Buuren, Hardwell, DJ Snake, Amelie Lens, Sara Landry, Adam Beyer, FISHER, John Summit, and Subtronics give the lineup both familiar Ultra names and bookings that widen the festival’s appeal. More artists are still expected to be announced before Ultra Europe 2026 takes over Park Mladeži from July 10 to 12, with tickets and updates available through the festival’s official channels.
Subscribe to our Newsletter
Hardwell has officially unveiled his 2026 North American tour, marking a powerful return to the United States this June with five high-octane headline performances. Undoubtedly, anticipation is building for the Hardwell USA Tour.
After three monumental shows in 2025, Hardwell is returning to the USA, and this time he’s bringing even more heat. The global electronic titan has now officially unveiled his 2026 North American tour, marking a powerful return to the United States this June with five headline performances across key cities as part of the Hardwell USA Tour.
Set to take in New York, Washington D.C., Dallas, Denver and San Francisco, the run signals Hardwell’s biggest capacity US tour in recent years, a statement of intent from an artist who continues to evolve at the forefront of mainstage techno and big room innovation. Clearly, this Hardwell USA Tour will set new standards for electronic performances. Fans from across the country are eagerly awaiting his USA tour.
Following a relentless, globe-spanning schedule, Hardwell has played at Ultra, Tomorrowland, Coachella, and other key festivals across every continent. Building on these global appearances, he recently made a landmark return to EDC Mexico, performing to 75,000 fans, and he is slated as one of the headline acts for EDC Las Vegas later in the year. Looking ahead to 2026, Hardwell continues to ignite the Americas. Armed with a recharged sonic direction, his post-REBELS NEVER DIE era now leans further into driving, high-impact techno influences, while still retaining the melodic tension and cinematic builds that cement his status as one of dance music’s most influential figures. As a highlight for electronic music lovers, the USA Hardwell Tour is clearly one to watch.
Fans can expect a forward-facing show designed around unreleased material, bespoke edits and exclusive live IDs, alongside reinvigorated versions of classics that shaped festival main stages worldwide. Looking forward, Hardwell’s USA Tour promises to deliver unforgettable experiences across America.
A two-time World No.1 DJ, Revealed Recordings founder and architect of some of the most defining anthems of the past decade, Hardwell’s trajectory has never been about nostalgia. Instead, the Dutch heavyweight continues to push into new territory: sharper, darker and more uncompromising than ever, making the USA Tour part of his next chapter.
Speaking on the upcoming run, Hardwell stated: “Last year’s run of shows was so much fun. Every single night the fans brought that crazy energy, so I knew we had to do it again in 2026, and here we are! After the voting campaign, a lot of fans were really vocal about their desire for an extended tour, so I’m seriously pumped for this one. We’re hitting five cities this time, and it’s going to be even crazier. Let’s go one more time!” The excitement surrounding Hardwell’s national run demonstrates the impact of his USA tour.
Pre-sale registration is now live via his official website, with general on-sale details to follow. Moreover, fans are encouraged to register early so they don’t miss any updates regarding the Hardwell USA Tour.
For tickets and early access: www.djhardwell.com/usa Secure your spot now and be part of the unforgettable Hardwell USA Tour experience.
Subscribe to our Newsletter
-
Editorial6 days agoThe Science Behind Why Dancing to EDM Can Feel Therapeutic
-
EDM news3 weeks agoChris Stussy Changes His Name To Chris Stassy
-
Uncategorized2 weeks agoSwedish House Mafia Cancel Ullevi Homecoming Show Due to Severe Weather
-
EDM Artist News4 weeks agoJohn Summit Cancels Remaining August Tour Dates
-
Editorial2 weeks agoEDM Festivals September 2026: Festivals We Can’t Miss
-
Editorial2 weeks agoWhy 2015-2017 EDM Songs Are Making a Comeback
-
EDM Music1 week agoNew EDM Friday Sep 4: Hardwell, ARTBAT, David Guetta & More
-
EDM Music4 weeks agoNew EDM Friday August 14: Skrillex, Anyma & More
