Originally published on Coolhunting.com Once only found in the underground, electronic dance music now sells out mainstream stages at Coachella. For some, throwing successful parties is serious work—and a serious time commitment. Kelly Gray and Andrew Parsons started out in 2005,  promoting  events for 800-square-feet dance floors in Austin, Texas. Today, their venue, The Concourse Project, is ranked 39th in DJ Mag’s Top 100 Clubs global list, competing against venues in Ibiza, New York,...

Spotify USA became the defendant of two separate class action lawsuits filed by Eric Collins aka RBX and Genevieve Capolongo in November. The complaints claim Spotify turns a blind eye to bots artificially inflate streaming numbers and for exhibiting illegal payola “pay-to-play” business practices. Streaming Bots and click farms Collins v. Spotify (filed Nov. 4, 2025) Eric Collins aka RBX claims “Spotify deliberately turns a blind eye to fraudulent streaming because Spotify benefits from the...

A digital sphere stands out in the atrium of the Las Vegas Sphere performance hall on Oct. 19, 2025. Shunya Carroll Originally Published on CoolHunting.com It’s easy to get lost in the Venetian hotel’s casino maze, but once we heard the EDM playing we knew we were on the right track. Pathways and beats ushered Subtronics jerseys and fluorescent rave braids to the adjacent Sphere. Festival crews from all over the U.S. reunited for a one-of-a-kind experience under the 16K resolution electric...