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Article cover: SOLOMUN Announces Montreal's OfF Piknic Season May 21, 2026
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SOLOMUN Announces Montreal's OfF Piknic Season May 21, 2026

Solomun has announced a headline show at Parc Jean-Drapeau on Thursday, May 21, 2026, presented as part of the OfF Piknic series . The 5:00 PM start time promises an extended open-air set from one of electronic music's most celebrated curators, set against the stunning backdrop of the St. Lawrence River. Following his recent recovery from ear surgery that forced him to cancel his Coachella 2026 appearances, this Montreal date along with his other spring shows remains firmly on track.

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Article cover: Safety Concerns Cited: Keinemusik Dubai Show Rescheduled to November 21
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Safety Concerns Cited: Keinemusik Dubai Show Rescheduled to November 21

An important update has been announced regarding the Keinemusik Pacha Icons event at Bab Al Shams in Dubai. The email confirms that the originally planned 'Keinemusik Kloud Open Air Mega Event' has been officially rescheduled to November 21, 2026. The original show was scheduled for Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Bab Al Shams Arena in Dubai, marking the Berlin-based collective's first-ever desert performance in the UAE.

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Article cover: March 2026 House Music Release: What The Critics Say
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March 2026 House Music Release: What The Critics Say

Beatport's Best New House: March 2026 chart reveals the month's essential tracks, with releases like Daniel Steinberg's "Concrete" , Janson's "Move Your Body", Jean Pierre & Casas' "The Finale". Magnetic Magazine's February - March tech house analysis shows Dennis Ferrer continuing his long-standing credibility with his remix of "Fyutr" - Mathias Kaden & Zoe Xenia collaboration, ESSEL lands her confident single "Activate" on major house labels including Toolroom Records. Defected has established itself as a label that has managed to remain electronic music, championing authentic house music while cleverly embracing the new without forgetting weher it came from.

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Article cover: FROM SERBIA TO THE SANDS: EXIT FESTIVAL'S EXODUS
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FROM SERBIA TO THE SANDS: EXIT FESTIVAL'S EXODUS

Exit Festival Leaves Serbia After 25 Years and is launching its first-ever multi-day, multi-stage festival at the ancient wonder, partnering with Egyptian powerhouse Venture Lifestyle in October 2026. With the site's delicate UNESCO status, a capacity strictly limited by preservation concerns, and global demand already surging, tickets to this "once-in-a-lifetime" experience are expected to be among the most coveted.

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Article cover: How House Music Festivals Are Going Sustainable in 2026
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How House Music Festivals Are Going Sustainable in 2026

In 2026, house music events are implementing operational changes across energy, waste and programming. It's becoming central to how events are designed, marketed, and experienced. The shift is visible in festivals linked to festivals like WOMADelaide powering all stages with 100% renewable fuel to Envision Festival's radical overhaul of sanitation and waste systems, Sri Lanka's SOLA Festival operates on circular economy principles aiming for zero waste, festivals are tackling their environmental impact head-on.

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Article cover: From Luttrell to Eric Luttrell: Decoding the Musical World of an Anjunadeep Core Member
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From Luttrell to Eric Luttrell: Decoding the Musical World of an Anjunadeep Core Member

In early 2026, Eric Luttrell formally began releasing music under his full name rather than the shorter alias Luttrell. The change reflects a new phase in the career of one of the most recognizable artists associated with Anjunadeep. San Francisco's Eric Luttrell has become one of Anjunadeep's most distinctive voices over the past decade. But his journey from '90s grunge fan to The M Machine co-founder to melodic house solo artist reveals a musician whose influences run far deeper than the dancefloor . With three studio albums, a 2025 remix collection, and a growing global tour schedule, Luttrell represents a particular strain of electronic artist: one who brings indie sensibility, orchestral ambition, and genuine emotional depth to a genre often focused purely on function.

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Article cover: Anjunadeep: From Deep House Imprint to Global Destination Community
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Anjunadeep: From Deep House Imprint to Global Destination Community

From a side project of Above & Beyond to one of the most recognised independent electronic music labels, Anjunadeep has spent two decades building something unusual. In 2025 and 2026, they've sold out events at the Burj Al Arab beach in Dubai, on the Albanian coast, and at golf resorts in Bangalore, India. Behind this lies a combination of musical evolution and destination-focused event strategy. This piece examines how Anjunadeep turned music into scenery, and listeners into a community.

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Article cover: Jamback: A House Producer Quietly Gaining Attention in 2026
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Jamback: A House Producer Quietly Gaining Attention in 2026

Several DJs have begun featuring tracks by Jamback in recent club sets, placing the producer among a group of emerging names receiving increased attention in the house music circuit this year. His track "Positive" on CircoLoco Records just made Beatport history as the longest-running #1 track of all time across all genres, while DJ Mag named him one of their "Artists to Watch" for 2026. With support from Chris Stussy, Marco Carola, and Jamie Jones, Jamback's deep tech and minimal house sound is dominating dancefloors worldwide.

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