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DJ and Producer Pierce Fulton has Died
Today sad news was posted on Twitter on Pierce Fulton’s account by Griff Fulton, his older brother, that the EDM producer and DJ had passed after a recent struggle with mental illness. The statement noted that anyone who wishes to share anything at all about Pierce to send them via email to [email protected] In addition …

Erick Morillo Cause of Death Listed as Accidental Drug Overdose
The initial report has been released by the Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner which states that the DJ died by an accidental drug overdose. The cause of death was listed as “acute ketamine toxicity” and the drugs MDMA and cocaine were also found in his system. In two weeks the final autopsy report is projected to …

Philippe Cerboneschi (aka Zdar), Half of French Duo Cassius has died at 50
In a tragic accident tonight, Philippe Cerboneschi (aka Zdar), Half of French Duo Cassius has died at 50 after falling through a glass window from a high floor in a Paris building. No other details were available at press time. Cassius was known for its part of the French Filter Disco scene and their debut …

One dead after Nocturnal Wonderland, two at DEFQON.1 (Sydney Australia)
Once again the sad broken record of reporting deaths at major electronic festivals is being played. At Nocturnal Wonderland, 10 people were transported to local area hospitals for varying medical issues and one remains in the hospital. Sadly, on Saturday night, deputies working at the event responded to the medical tent regarding an adult male …

1 Dead, 23 hospitalized at Hard Summer
Unfortunately sad news to report with the word that a Hard Summer attendee, Andrew Cole Click from of Tracy, California was transported Sunday night to a local hospital where he later passed. The cause of death was not available however an autopsy will be performed. In addition, 23 other individuals required medical transports. The festival which …

DJs post heartfelt tributes to Avicii’s passing on social media
After the shocking news today of Avicii’s passing, the biggest names in dance music posted heartfelt tweets and Instagram posts offering condolences and remembrances. Check out a sample below: Devastating news about Avicii, a beautiful soul, passionate and extremely talented with so much more to do. My heart goes out to his family. God bless …

DJ Tom Swoon allegedly kills 1 in DUI accident in Poland
Tom Swoon (real name Dorian Tomasiak) apparently was allegedly behind the wheel and caused an accident which led to the death of one individual and another seriously injured. According to Polish media reports, Swoon was driving a VW Scirocco, hit another car which led to the other car crashing. Swoon was detained as part of the investigation …

Parents of 2015 and 2017 EDC attendees who died complain of slow/inadequate medical response
Terry and Gayline Tom, parents of Nicholas Austin Tom who died after attending the 2015 Electric Daisy Carnival, filed suit against Insomniac and Live Nation accusing the promoters of training the staff poorly and having inadequate medical resources for the many attendees. Tom’s parents claim a slow medical response led to their son’s death, who died …

20-year old dies at Lightning in Bottle festival
Sad news to report from last weekend’s Lightning in a Bottle festival in California where a 20-year old has passed. As of the time of writing this article, the cause of death was unconfirmed. The LA Weekly reported that a source close to the family indicated a heart attack was the cause of death. The …

UM Student dies after attending Ultra
According to Miami Police, Adam Levine, 21, died this past Friday night at a local hospital after attending Ultra Music Festival. He was found in a state of distress by onsite security guards who then called paramedics. “It is with deepest sadness and regret that I inform you of the loss of one of our …