Dance Music News

Eric Prydz took over Chicago’s ARC Music Festival this past weekend with a headlining performance, as well as sets from his aliases Cirez D and Pryda (both of which have hit the internet). On Saturday, Cirez D commanded the techno-focused Expansions stage with an enthralling set, gracefully driving the festival’s soundtrack from daylight into dusk. Featuring music from Adam Beyer, Boys Noize, Yan Cook, Christian Smith, and a handful of Cirez D cuts as well. “someone felt the urge to record my

Odesza have confirmed new music coming in 2022. Duo members Harrison Mills and Clayton Knight share in the post below, dated yesterday: “Today is 4 years since A Moment Apart, Summer’s Gone turned 9 on Sunday and tomorrow will be 7 years since In Return. New music in 2022.” With social media updates few and far between, this news is especially exciting for Odesza’s loyal following. Although there’s no instant gratification of a forthcoming single, we trust the music will be well worth the wait

People can preach “20xx is the year of drum & bass” all they want, but actions speak louder than words. That being said, it does appear that those words are being manifested more than ever this year, at least in the US with Brownies & Lemonade’s debut DNBNL showcase, and now Space Yacht’s first drum & bass compilation, Critical Mass Vol. 1, curated half and half with REAPER. “The Critical Mass compilation is a glimpse into drum and bass’s momentous energy. One of my favorite parts a

Kygo is performing his biggest show to-date tomorrow in Los Angeles at Banc of California Stadium. But, as we all know, not everyone can or is comfortable enough traveling for these big events. So like Illenium at Allegiant Stadium, Kygo is live streaming the event to his fans around the world. Marking one of his largest shows to-date, the momentous performance will be presented live via the premium social live media platform Moment House on Friday, September 10th at 9PM PT. On Sunday, Septembe

Elements Music & Arts Festival has responded with an apology following its 2021 installment, which has been widely criticized by attendees and compared to Fyre Festival. In its fourth year, the “rain or shine” event was set to take place over September 3 – 6 in the secluded area of Lakewood, Pennsylvania. However, storms caused by Hurricane Ida caused a number of problems that snowballed into more problems — logistical issues and long wait times, as well as unsafe and unsanitary conditions.

The last time we spoke with Julian Jordan, I conducted a Zoom interview with him. In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the return of live shows was still far off; and with that, the prospect of gathering with friends. A lot has changed since then; live shows are back full-send here in the US, many festivals and promoters are requiring proof of vaccination (or a negative test) to enter venues, and we’re finally able to meet in person again. Julian Jordan made his triumphant return to US soil l

Years ago, electro house reigned supreme. Then came trap, big room, future bass, riddim, and more. As tastes shifted, new sounds began to take over live music stages and the once illustrious genre fell into the metaphorical depths. But as cycles repeat, it’s time once again for electro house to stand on top. Leading the charge is No Mana, who presents Electromag — out today — a 19-track compilation featuring singles from himself, Tommy Trash, Wolfgang Gartner, EDDIE, Bentley Dean, James Egbert,

Hot off the press today as a brand new release for FiXT Noir, a bass music-focused division of the FiXT label, comes ‘Anarchy.’ Produced by Chicago’s Ian Snow in conjunction with Aussie artist KYB, this is the first exclusive single to drop from Snow’s forthcoming EP titled Dissolution.  After spending some years in the EDM scene as SNOWMASS, Ian Snow has recently rebranded both his name and sound, putting a focus on exploring mid-tempo with a darkly charged energy. The link-up with KYB happene

Kaskade has tranformed SLANDER & Dylan Matthew’s staple and cinematic production “Love Is Gone” into an entrancing dance floor anthem. Glimmering synths and emotive swells send this remix straight into a hypnotic atmosphere, as familiar lyrics take hold, finding perfect harmony with deep melodics and four on the floor rhythm. This thoughtful reimagination follows up another from R3HAB, continuing SLANDER’s second round of “Love Is Gone” remixes. SLANDER share of the forthcoming collection:

TroyBoi teams up with Jamaican dancehall artist Chris Marshall in his latest single, “Gyal.” Continuing the producer’s hot streak of flavorful releases, “Gyal” marks TroyBoi’s first venture into reggae. The steamy, tropical collab boasts addictive vocals, clean plucks and a booming beat, priming the dance floor with proper end-of-summer vibrations. Accompanying the production is a vibrant, tripped out visual representation from Will Selviz and Terry Williams. The music video matches the allure

Don Diablo presents his highly anticipated and most comprehensive album to date, FOREVER (stylized FORΞVΞR), out today. Spanning 21 tracks just over an hour, Diablo’s musical expressions exist in a vast digital realm with nonstop energy and danceable grooves. FOREVER is all about having a good time and embracing a bright, optimistic outlook soundtracked by cutting-edge sounds and futuristic flair. The album boasts several star-studded collaborations across a wide spectrum of genres, including

It’s unlikely that Virtual Riot had a plan to release each of his albums four years apart, but we’re here now, four years after the release of The Classics, which came out four years after the release of There Goes Your Money, all the way back in 2013. Now, we have Simulation, the latest album from the celebrated bass producer on Disciple Recs. Spanning 16 songs, one hour of music, and collaborations with So Loki, Angelika, Danyka Nadeau, Lektrique & Leah Culver, and Modestep and FRANK ZUMM

Apple Music has announced the platform will ID tracks and pay out artists accordingly within DJ mixes. Using the widely popular Shazam technology, acquired by Apple in 2018 for $400 million, Apple Music has developed a method that will properly identify and compensate all of the individual creators involved in making a particular DJ mix — including the artists behind the music. There are already thousands of DJ mixes available on Apple Music from Studio !K7, Boiler Room, Mixmag, Cercle and

Crankdat & DJ Diesel have a collab in the works — and it sounds absolutely massive! Shaq aka DJ Diesel has been throwing down this powerhouse new ID at recent performances and Crankdat has taken to Twitter to let everyone know about the forthcoming collaboration. The clip below runs 20 seconds long, previewing a massive dubstep banger that packs heavy hits with much bounce. Given the caliber of high energy sets both Crankdat and DJ Diesel bring to the stage, it’s about time they join force

Creamfields recently made its grand return in 2021, taking place in Daresbury, Cheshire over the UK’s bank holiday weekend. As one of the world’s leading dance music events, Creamfields signified a major step in the return of live music, featuring performances from Above & Beyond, ANNA, Andy C, Boris Brejcha, Carl Cox, deadmau5, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Fisher, Hannah Wants, Laidback Luke, Martin Garrix, MK, Paul Woolford, Peggy Gou, Tchami, Timmy Trumpet and more. Official uploads f

Unless you lived in the UK, dubstep back in 2011 was still in its infancy. Yeah, guys like 12th Planet, Rusko, Zeds Dead, Borgore, maybe even Flux Pavilion and Doctor P were popular in the US, but it’s nothing like the boom the genre experienced in the following years. Still, one of the most important albums this side of the Atlantic came out ten years ago today, September 12, 2011 — I’m speaking, of course, of Excision’s debut album, X Rated. For years at this point, Excision had been a staple

Ballantine’s True Music initiative is calling on the music industry to fight discrimination in an effort referred to as Resetting The Dancefloor. According to the brand’s research, one in three music lovers have experienced discrimination firsthand, while 84% have witnessed it happen on the dancefloor. In addition, 72% will only attend events that are safe and inclusive when nightlife reopens and 63% are more likely to consider whether a lineup is diverse (compared to a year ago). Ballantine’

A new ID from Skrillex has hit Reddit (r/skrillex) following a spontaneous b3b in London. Last week, Skrillex, Four Tet and Jamie XX joined together for a surprise performance at Moth Club in Hackney. The night was undoubtedly filled with intimate moments and quality tunes, featuring three massive talents in the mix for 5+ hours. The ID, which sounds to be a collaboration with Swae Lee, screams late night vibes with a smooth, clubby bassline, tasteful percussion and standout vocals. The apprec

Swedish House Mafia x The Weeknd is happening… With the return of Swedish House Mafia has come instant classic singles “It Gets Better” and “Lifetime” with Ty Dolla $ign & 070 Shake, and a full album expected later this year. Understandably so, there’s much excitement surrounding what’s next. Last night, Swedish House Mafia took the stage at the 2021 MTV VMAs. After playing out both recent singles, the group shared a preview of what’s to come — a collab with The Weeknd. The same clip has e

With less than a month to go until SLANDER’s debut festival, Starbase, in South Carolina, the event has been cancelled due to significant COVID-19 spikes in the state. The festival was set to feature SLANDER, of course, along with Alison Wonderland, NGHTMRE, Big Gigantic, San Holo, Subtronics, and so many more on October 8-9. However, due to a spike in COVID-19 in South Carolina, the same spike being seen across the country, the festival has been cancelled with no new dates as of now. As of th

The electronic music scene ten years ago looked a lot different than it does today. Artists weren’t getting their tracks in major motion pictures, AAA video game titles weren’t creating full albums of EDM-inspired tracks, let alone creating bespoke events in-game, nor were there any major fashion brands giving artists sponsorships or ambassadorships. Today, EDM artists are selling out the biggest stadiums in world and tackling new challenges, but it’s nice to look back at when times were simpler

Back in September 2019, Dutch trio Noisia announced that they’d be splitting at the end of 2020, but following the COVID-19 pandemic, they decided to postpone the ‘end of Noisia’ until the close of 2021 to allow them to say goodbye to as many of their Dutch and international fans as possible. Now, they’ve announced their US ‘Farewell Tour’ dates, including shows in Washington DC, New York, Los Angeles, and more. This tour is part of their global ‘Farewell Tour’ that sees the group hit the UK, H

Last night, Swedish House Mafia commanded the stage at the 2021 MTV VMAs — and their performance is available to replay now! Reveling in their modern creations, the trio performed a medley of recent releases “It Gets Better” and “Lifetime” with Ty Dolla $ign & 070 Shake. Tastefully striking, with muted lighting and moody expressions, the Swedish House Mafia audio/visual experience took hold. Swedish House Mafia also teased a forthcoming collaboration with The Weeknd, which has set remarkab

Riding high off the release of his brand new single “Reach Into Myself,” rising singer and songwriter Jvanz is now gearing up to release his very first NFT, with its auction going live this Thursday on his website. Powered by MoneGraph, Jvanz’s exclusive digital art piece aims to transcend the meaning of the song, while conveying the journey from darkness towards the light. As Jvanz reveals, 5% of the final NFT sale price will be donated to the charitable organization “1% For The Planet,” while

Listen to about 15 seconds of the forthcoming EP Onward from Maysev, due out on NËU Music this Friday, and you’ll know exactly why this largely unknown artist landed a full EP with the imprint on his very first release. Experimental, syncopated, drums-based sound science bouncing off every wall is likely what one would find if one entered the respective neral studios that banter around in Phace and Misanthrop’s heads. There’s no way they would let this one get away with drums like that and a lab