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Learn more about the HE.SHE.THEY event brand; discover more house music from around the world with Gray Area.

When Roger Sanchez started his career in dance music, there wasn't a tree of electronic music genres. There was only a burgeoning sound that found a union between funk, disco, and the alien soundscapes produced by drum machines and synthesizers. Alongside contemporaries like Masters at Work, Todd...

As we get into the elevator for Giolì & Assia's green room after a rousing and intensely powerful ARC Music Festival DJ set, they break into a quiet and cozy conversation in Italian. I'm unsure of the context, but it seems like the kind of chat a couple shares while downloading from an intense...

When you're at EDC, you're always exactly where you need to be.

Few names are more synonymous with New York house than Roger Sanchez. The legendary DJ talks about process, philosophy, and Roland Cloud.

New York's quintessential dance music festival returns with an eclectic and exciting lineup.

Desert Hearts announces the lineup for its 10th anniversary of Desert Hearts Festival, to take place April 28-May 2, 2022. The festival is sure to deliver its ethos of “house, techno, and love” as it boasts a star-studded lineup including Carl Craig, Doc Martin, Francesa Lombardo, Kevin...

B2B sets are thrilling for the fans and fun for the artist. But they can also be a challenge. We asked the B2B artists of Ultra Miami what it takes to make it a success.

Elrow is recognized worldwide as a master of worldbuilding. Dive into thier most immersive themes.

Experiential party purveyors elrow have just announced the theme for their hotly anticipated Spring North American tour. The Spanish party crew will bring their Sambodromo Do Brasil concept to Miami on Saturday, March 26th, for Miami Music Week. And for the first time, a two-day stint in New York...

It's about time again for our monthly takeover of Diplo's Revolution. Yes, that's right, OCHO 3 is coming on January 22, 2022, to Sirius XM. We're serving up eight hours of non-stop exclusive sets by eight extraordinary artists from across the globe. This month's diverse lineup features eight...

We sat down with some artists on elrow's recent NYC lineup at Avant Gardner to put their knowledge to the test. Watch Archie Hamilton, Bastian Bux, J. Worra, and LP Giobbi answer a series of elrow-related questions from Gray Area contributor Alex…

In October, Gray Area launched OCHO, an eight-hour journey through the global sounds of modern house and techno. In partnership with Diplo's Revolution and Sirius XM, listeners expanded their sonic palates with a day of diverse music and fresh beats. On December 11, 2021, OCHO returns to the...

Gray Area makes another step in its mission to “unify and strengthen the House Music community around the world,” today by partnering with Spotify for an official editorial playlist on the streaming platform. Gray Area Guest List launched with over five hours of house and techno from the...

We scoured social media over the weekend and pulled together some of the most FOMO-inducing moments of EDC Vegas 2021. Read on if you’d like to either relive the glory or confirm that you will never miss another year under the electric sky.

On Saturday, October 23 Gray Area takes over Diplo’s Revolution on Sirius XM to host an eight-hour journey into the many realms of house and techno. The show pops off at 12 noon ET and thumps until 8 PM. OCHO features eight distinctive talents from the many reaches of house and techno including...