There are music festivals, and then there are electronic pilgrimages. For the global techno and house community, Kappa FuturFestival (KFF) is the latter. Returning to the iconic industrial ruins of Parco Dora in Torino, Italy, from July 3 to July 5, 2026, KFF is preparing to host its most massive, culturally significant edition to date. … Read more
In the modern electronic music landscape, the line between DJing and live performance has become increasingly blurred. However, very few artists have managed to entirely shatter the barrier between the sterile studio environment and the raw, bleeding emotion of a live crowd. In 2022, British producer Fred again.. sat down with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe … Read more
In the high-end world of electronic music collecting, value isn’t just determined by the price tag on a vintage synthesizer or the cost of a VIP table in Ibiza. True luxury is defined by scarcity. For the audiophile elite and hardcore crate-diggers, nothing is more coveted than an unreleased “ID”—a track that was played once … Read more
For the artists sitting comfortably on our DJ Rich List, wealth isn’t just generated by massive mainstage festival fees; it is driven by billions of accumulated micro-pennies from global streaming platforms. But over the last two years, the digital music economy has faced an unprecedented, existential threat: Artificial Intelligence. The barrier to entry for music … Read more
In the hyper-competitive world of luxury electronic music events, standing out is no longer just about booking the biggest artists from our DJ Rich List. It requires generating visceral, uncontainable hype. Festival attendees are constantly seeking the most exclusive, unreachable experiences, and promoters are resorting to increasingly brilliant marketing tactics to deliver them. This week, … Read more
For the global elite, Ibiza represents the absolute pinnacle of luxury escapism. It is a Mediterranean paradise where billionaires park their superyachts, supermodels dominate the VIP tables, and the world’s highest-earning electronic artists—many of whom sit comfortably on our DJ Rich List—command astronomical fees for legendary sunrise sets. However, beneath the glittering veneer of $5,000 … Read more
In the modern music industry, orchestrating a viral moment is usually a highly calculated, heavily budgeted affair. Record labels spend millions coordinating synchronized TikTok dances, staged paparazzi photos, and meticulously planned festival debuts. But every once in a while, a moment of pure, unscripted celebrity chaos breaks through the algorithm and captures the world’s attention. … Read more
The global festival circuit is facing an unprecedented reckoning in 2026. We recently broke down the financial collapse of the luxury Cercle Festival in Mexico, proving that even the most elite, well-funded organizations are struggling against modern logistical pressures. But this week, the industry learned a much harsher lesson: you cannot outspend, luxury-hack, or VIP … Read more
If there is one absolute truth in the global electronic music industry, it is that the VIP market has a dangerously short memory. We are currently living in a golden era of high-end luxury events. The modern audiophile elite demand private helicopter transfers, Michelin-starred pop-up restaurants in the desert, and rotary-mixer listening lounges curated by … Read more
For the past several years, the global electronic music industry has been locked in a visually intoxicating arms race. The objective? Find the most breathtaking, historically significant, or geographically impossible locations on Earth, airlift massive analog sound systems to the site, and broadcast a cinematic DJ set to millions. At the absolute vanguard of this … Read more