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MIDNIGHT REBELS @midnightrebels.com · 4h

Hard techno's 2025 explosion proves gatekeeping is dead. Explore the viral trend, the purity wars dividing communities, and what it means for electronic music's future. #hardtechno

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MIDNIGHT REBELS @midnightrebels.com · 5d

This is the story of how underground culture became a corporate battleground and why nobody's happy about it. #BoilerRoom #KKR #PROTEST

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MIDNIGHT REBELS @midnightrebels.com · 6d

Different generations are having their say about the future of the electronic dance music scene. #EDM #MusicIndustry #PLUR

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MIDNIGHT REBELS @midnightrebels.com · 8d

BREAKING: Daft Punk's Thomas Bangalter surprised everyone with a historic unannounced DJ set alongside Fred again, Erol Alkan, and Busy P in Paris. No promo, no warning, just pure dance music.

Find out everything that went down that night in our full article:
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MIDNIGHT REBELS @midnightrebels.com · 9d

Your favorite musicians are about to get replaced by #ChatGPT. OpenAI is building an AI music generator while Suno and Udio are getting sued into oblivion for copyright infringement. The future of music is a dystopian nightmare. #AImusic #MusicIndustry

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MIDNIGHT REBELS @midnightrebels.com · 11d

After 31 years, Sónar's founders walked away. Over 100 artists boycotted. KKR's ownership of Europe's biggest festivals just imploded. Here's what happened when private equity met electronic music culture. #SonarFestival #KKR #Superstruct

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MIDNIGHT REBELS @midnightrebels.com · 12d

#SunoAI just hit $2 billion while admitting they trained on stolen music. Universal, Warner, and Sony are suing them. Meanwhile, they're cutting licensing deals with the same labels trying to destroy them. The hypocrisy is wild #musicindustry

Read why this matter:
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MIDNIGHT REBELS @midnightrebels.com · 13d

We just watched Tron: Ares. Is Daft Punk still the king, or did Nine Inch Nails steal the crown? who brought the real heat to the Grid? #tron

Read our take on both:
midnightrebels.com/daft-punk-vs...

MIDNIGHT REBELS @midnightrebels.com · 14d

For years, Resident Advisor has been the undisputed king of underground event tickets. Now, Beatport is making a power play to take over your digital wallet. #edm #liveevents

Read what promoters and fans need to know:
midnightrebels.com/beatport-tic...

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MIDNIGHT REBELS @midnightrebels.com · 15d

Vinyl, health, and hope, how Fatboy Slim is saving lives one mix at a time.

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midnightrebels.com/inside-fatbo... #mentalhealthmatters #socialimpact

MIDNIGHT REBELS @midnightrebels.com · 20d

PLUR: alive and kicking or just a hashtag? How do you see #PLUR now?

Read the full piece and weigh in:
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MIDNIGHT REBELS @midnightrebels.com · 21d

Fred Again.. x Yousuke Yukimatsu and Skrillex x ISOXO just blew up B2B expectations.

Read and hit like if you wish you were there:
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MIDNIGHT REBELS @midnightrebels.com · 21d

Akai MPC Live III or Roland TR-1000? We break down what each box actually does for your money.

Get the details, skip the hype:
midnightrebels.com/mpc-live-iii...

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MIDNIGHT REBELS @midnightrebels.com · 22d

When clubs crash and festivals flop, hidden crews like Verknipt, Unreal Germany, and Teletech light up abandoned halls.

Hit the link for the full story:
midnightrebels.com/verknipt-unr...

MIDNIGHT REBELS @midnightrebels.com · 22d

After beating brain cancer, he conquered Boiler Room’s decks and landed a role in the dystopian film Happyend.

Dive into ¥ØU$UK€ ¥UK1MAT$U raw, unfiltered rise here:
midnightrebels.com/from-constru...

MIDNIGHT REBELS @midnightrebels.com · 23d

The difference between trance and melodic techno is blurrier than ever, so we broke it down for you. #trance #melodictechno

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MIDNIGHT REBELS @midnightrebels.com · 24d

Irish policymakers have committed to a €325 weekly allowance for professional musicians. What about your country, are they doing something similar to this? #music

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MIDNIGHT REBELS @midnightrebels.com · 24d

What’s the one EDM track from your teen years that still gives you chills?

Read the full findings here!
midnightrebels.com/science-expl...

MIDNIGHT REBELS @midnightrebels.com · 25d

We created this Top 100 to celebrate DJs who push boundaries with their creativity, craft, and cultural impact, no PR, no popularity contests. Where every name is active, innovative, and helping to define electronic music in 2025.

Read the breakdown:
midnightrebels.com/midnight-reb...

MIDNIGHT REBELS @midnightrebels.com · 26d

@nativeinstruments.bsky.social makes a bold move with the Traktor MX2, melding innovation with practical upgrades for the digital DJ.

Read our in-depth coverage to see what’s new: midnightrebels.com/native-instr...

MIDNIGHT REBELS @midnightrebels.com · 26d

Big news! #Tomorrowland #Thailand is hiring for their 2026 fest. From production to creative positions, there’s something for everyone.

Read and discover all the details you need: midnightrebels.com/tomorrowland... #jobopportunity

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MIDNIGHT REBELS @midnightrebels.com · 26d

Clubs are quieter, parties are rarer, and research finds this new nightlife is changing how we connect.

Find out what’s behind the scene’s big shift: midnightrebels.com/people-are-p...

MIDNIGHT REBELS @midnightrebels.com · 27d

Your friend who bought decks last month probably thinks they're the next big thing. 😆

Send them this reality check:
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MIDNIGHT REBELS @midnightrebels.com · 28d

Have You Heard of Biomimetic Techno? Nature, Machines, and the Evolution of Sound

Biomimetic Techno fuses nature’s ingenious patterns with futuristic beats, creating a club sound that’s bold, organic, and always evolving. This genre invites ravers and producers to explore how ecosystems can shape…

Have You Heard of Biomimetic Techno? Nature, Machines, and the Evolution of Sound

Biomimetic Techno fuses nature’s ingenious patterns with futuristic beats, creating a club sound that’s bold, organic, and always evolving. This genre invites ravers and producers to explore how ecosystems can shape the pulse of modern dance music.

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MIDNIGHT REBELS @midnightrebels.com · Oct 4

From non-stop phone filming to aggressive group "trains," we're breaking down the top festival faux pas. What about you, what's your pet peeve ?

Find out which habits are major vibe killers and see our tips on how to be a better raver: midnightrebels.com/ravers-speak...