Dance Music News

Pop music and electronic dance music may seem unlikely, but Diva Flawless proves that the two genres can be seamlessly blended. The Canadian musician’s latest single, “Voom Voom,” showcases her ability to fuse pop melodies with energetic EDM beats, creating a unique and unforgettable sound. This unapologetic track showcases the artist’s musical prowess and ability to genre-bend while remaining true to her creative roots. As a Canadian musician, Diva Flawless is fearless in experimenting with di

Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) is set to reach new heights with its debut in Thailand. Yes, you heard that right! EDC Thailand is officially set to take place at Boat Avenue, Lake Front in Phuket, Thailand, from January 17th to 19th, 2025. Organized by Insomniac Events, EDC has built a remarkable reputation over the years. Since its inauguration, the festival has consistently ranked among the top three festivals in the world. It’s a must-attend event on many ravers’ bucket lists, known for it

The organizers of Chicago's iconic Lollapalooza are set to host one of the festival's biggest lineups in honor of their 20th anniversary. Like previous years, the lineup is multi-genre and will represent fans across the entire musical spectrum. Electronic music fans will be able to witness a headlining performance by Skrillex as well as sets from Four Tet, Zedd, Zeds Dead, FISHER, Mersiv, Galantis, Skream & Benga, Whyte Fang, Don Diablo, Nostalgix, Black Tiger Sex Machine and many more.  Out

Finnish vocalist and songwriter GEA’s musical path has been an interesting one. Her unique, angelic-toned soprano and Scandinavian folk composition surprisingly go with a wide range of modern, mostly EDM genres, and she’s tried nearly all of them since YEDM first got wind of her with her Butterflies LP in 2017. While she classifies herself as an “elven trip hop” artist, GEA also skirts the lines between classical music, pop, synthwave, and various forms of EDM. When we last covered GEA, her poli

Last week, Zeds Dead returned to Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, Colorado for their 10th annual two-night show, Deadrocks X. The 10th anniversary was nothing short of iconic, with a lineup featuring Torcha, Mary Droppinz, Levity, VCTRE, and Doctor P on July 2nd and SIREN, Eater, ALLEYCVT, IMANU B2B Nitepunk, and Bou ft. B Live 247 on July 3rd. The boys themselves delivered a two-hour closing set each night, and pulled out all the stops for this year’s milestone event. Read on for a detailed

The brand new collaboration from Chris Lake and Grimes aka NPC — “A Drug From God” — has arrived and it’s the life of the party! Dangerously hypnotic and devastatingly catchy, the track progresses steadily with danceable intentions as the sounds of Chris Lake and Grimes’ new AI girl group collide. NPC intends to “hone the concepts of Art Angels and Miss Anthropocene, finally manifesting the endless characters in Grimes’ head.” Members are infinite in number and can be voted in or out, except fo

The duo of Nitti Gritti and Party Favor have taken their project of SIDEPIECE all over the world. Their music has captivated fans since they began in 2020. After only a few years, SIDEPIECE is now a world renowned name in the dance music space. This weekend they’ll be returning to New York to perform at Governors Island as part of the We Belong Here festivities this Memorial Day Weekend. It has been a while since New York has hosted dance music events on the Governors Island but the experie

The 20th edition of Defqon.1 Weekend Festival, the world’s largest harder styles festival, took place from June 27-30, 2024, in Biddinghuizen, Netherlands. This year’s event was larger than ever attracting 250,000 visitors from over 100 countries and featuring more than 500 artists across four action-packed days. Defqon.1 Weekend Festival has solidified its position as not only the biggest harder styles festival globally, but also the largest dance festival in the Netherlands. With four spec

Electronic music star and award winner Ben Böhmer has announced Bloom, his first new studio record in three years. A brand new song called “Best Life” featuring JONAH and the news of an 8-stop live tour of the UK and Europe this fall goes along with it. Bloom will be out on September 27 through Ninja Tune. Back in the studio for the new album Ben Böhmer made time for himself and went back to his studio, the place that inspires him the most, after a record-breaking world tour in support of hi

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You’re still in times to get the latest tickets as Barcelona’s Brunch Electronik Festival is going to sell out in a matter of hours. This is due to the fact that Barcelona’s Brunch Electronik Festival has just released the set times for the 2024 edition. This second edition in Barcelona will take place on the 9th, 10th, and 11th of August. Single-day tickets for Saturday, the 10th have completely sold out, while tickets for Friday and Sunday are close to doing the same. The star-studded festi

Recently, French President Emmanuel Macron announced the launch of a French “Music Week,” a new event aimed at giving international exposure to music. This was announced on Fete La Musique, which is France’s “Make Music Day” on June 21. Drawing inspiration from successful music events in cities like and Amsterdam, Macron envisions a trade show followed by a music festival, similar to Cannes Film Festival or Fashion Week. With a focus on electronic music artists and their contribution to French h

The North Face is set to redefine the climbing experience with its inaugural Climb Festival, taking place on August 23-24, 2024, at Brooklyn Bridge Park Pier 5. This two-day event will be a thrilling blend of athleticism, music, and community. At the heart of the festival is a 55-foot climbing wall, challenging participants to test their limits in a unique, deep-water setting. Professional climbers like Alex Honnold and Chris Sharma will be on hand to inspire and entertain the crowd. Bey

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Insomniac just dropped the highly anticipated set times for their flagship event, EDC Las Vegas, and ooh boy, it’s a doozy. There are chart-topping headliners to be found everywhere, insane b2bs all over the place, rare art car performances, and some very tough decisions to be made. But, that’s okay; we’re here to help you figure out the best acts to see and maybe tip the scales on some of the many time conflicts you and/or your squad are sure to encounter. Let’s start with Day 1. Opening cerem

HoYoverse, the minds behind the popular titles Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail, are bringing in an EDM heavyweight for the launch of their next game. Coming soon to console, PC and mobile is Zenless Zone Zero, a new action RPG from the creators of some of the most popular free-to-play games on the market. While the game has not yet been released, it's already become a hit in the industry as HoYoverse celebrates over 40 million pre-registrations, per Sports Illustrated. Now, with just over t

In anticipation of Excision‘s upcoming staple event — The Thunderdome 2022 — the bass music authority has unleashed his live set from The Thunderdome 2020. Running over an hour and 20 minutes, the performance is laced with plenty of Excision favorites, including collabs with Subtronics, Illenium, Slander, and more. Plus, music from Peekaboo & Calcium, YOOKiE, Spag Heddy, Hydraulix & SWRVO to name a few. Excision’s production is top notch, offering a full on audio/visual experience and

KAYA is back with "Center of a Storm," a stunning melodic house track that ensnares listeners in a whirlwind of beats and emotions. Hailing from Bordeaux, France with parents from Cameroon and Congo, the LA-based DJ channels his training in classical piano and film-scoring to produce lush dance music. That unique background is on display in his uplifting new single, which dares you to weather inner hurricanes. "Center of a Storm" isn't your garden-variety dancefloor filler. It's a battle cry for

It’s only been five months since Marshmello’s last single, “Preached” with Lil Dusty G, but for some reason it feels like much longer. Maybe it’s because we were so used to the rapid pace of releases from the masked artist; but either way, “Before U” is out today. Not only does the new single mark the first song from his upcoming Joytime IV album, it will also be a new lobby track on Fortnite after over 100k fans voted for the next Marshmello Lobby Track on vote.marshmellomusic.com. (You can st

With Tomorrowland 2024 in a day, it’s time to understand how to recharge your energy with good drinks and fantastic food and, how much they cost at Tomorrowland 2024. Tomorrowland, one of the world’s most renowned music festivals, has its official currency called Pearls. As a cashless festival, Tomorrowland offers a unique payment experience, where your Bracelet not only grants you access to the festival but also serves as the sole means of payment for food, drinks, and other items. In this blo

Just a few months since the release of Illenium’s fourth studio album, Fallen Embers, he’s back with the Deluxe version, featuring five new songs including a remix with Virtual Riot for “Blame Myself” and a new collaboration with Said The Sky, “I See You.” Among the new tracks is “Wouldn’t Change A Thing” featuring Thirty Seconds To Mars – which marked the first new music from Thirty Seconds To Mars in three years. The song has already garnered over 1 million streams and counting since its rele

When the beat drops at Defqon.1, the world listens. The world's preeminent music festival for hard dance has once again shattered expectations, unveiling a colossal lineup of over 350 artists and a closing ceremony that promises to etch itself into the annals of festival lore.  From the 27th to the 30th of June, Biddinghuizen will transform into a sanctuary for the hardstyle faithful. Defqon.1, an annual pilgrimage for over 250,000 fans, embarks on its 20th edition with an electrifying roster fe

Nearly ten years on from when he performed one of the most electrifying performances at perhaps one of the most influential electronic music events in history, Hardwell returned to the stage at Ultra Music Festival to make history with arguably the most anticipated return show of 2022. In Autumn 2018, after more than a decade of playing the biggest festivals on the planet, Hardwell announced he would be taking a sabbatical from touring. So his emphatic return on Sunday night, his first officia

Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) Las Vegas, the world’s largest dance music festival, officially begins tonight. Those already in Vegas will be able to witness hundreds of artists perform, but those at home can still watch the largest festival live stream in its history, for the first-time ever streaming all eight festival stages across multiple platforms including YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, Lomotif and Roblox. More than 75 cameras will transport viewers at home directly into the heart of EDC Las Ve

Porter Robinson and his now-fiancée Rika Mikuriya are officially engaged! The two shared the news on Instagram today and we couldn’t be more excited for the couple. Rika wrote, “thank you for accepting me and taking me in to be yours. i’m so shocked and at the same time so thankful that someone who is so kindhearted, supportive, and loving like you wants to continue to spend the rest of his life with me. i can’t wait to marry you, porter. you’re the love of my life.” Porter offered his own tho