Dance Music News

Just over a week before its official debut, [UNVRS] has released a sweeping cinematic short film capturing a journey through global nightlife, human connection, and cultural expression — all leading to its grand opening on Friday, May 30 in Ibiza. Titled From Tokyo to Rio, the film is a bold and visually striking production that transcends traditional promo content. Directed by Michael Lawrence and produced by Dissidence Production, the project unfolds over 35 days across 8 countries and 16

DJ Snake is on a roll as he catapults back into dance music’s centerstage with Reloaded, the second single off his upcoming album Nomad. Premiered at his historic “Final Show” at Stade de France—a night that drew 80,000 fans—Reloaded wasn’t just a debut. It was a war cry. With Space Laces beside him, DJ Snake ignited one of the largest Wall of Deaths in dance history, all while reimagining Marilyn Manson’s infamous 2003 anthem into something entirely his own. What emerged was a genre-warping rav

‘Niet voor één gat te vangen’ – as the Dutch say, meaning: ‘Not to be caught in one hole’.  Thys (Thijs de Vlieger), one of the three founding fathers of the now defunct Noisia, is dead set on defining this new chapter in his career on his own terms. So much so, you might call ‘steering clear from expectations’ his new signature move.  Saying he’s chosen the path of least resistance, read: sticking to the old guns – would be far from the truth. The transition into a whole new chapter of

Some collaborations happen by design, others by beautiful accident. Isabella&Sebastian falls squarely in the latter category. A Memphis-born partnership between 19-year-old vocalist Isabella DeFir and 13-year-old multi-instrumentalist Sebastian Stephens is proving age gaps mean nothing when the sonic chemistry is right. Their track “Helium” started as exactly what it sounds like – a lightweight side project between two genuinely gifted artists. Isabella brings that rare combination of techni

Insomniac has unveiled the full run of official afterparties for this year’s edition of Beyond Wonderland Chicago. After a wet but successful debut last year, the festival giant’s long-running mad-tea-party-themed rave will return to Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island on June 7-8. After the party ends on the shores of Lake Michigan, Insomniac will again team up with festival partner Auris Presents to keep the magic going at famous clubs across the city. Before Beyond Wonderland Chica

With the Brooklyn Mirage still yet to reopen after weeks of delays, its parent venue, Avant Gardner, has reportedly named Gary Richards, better known to most as the veteran DJ-producer Destructo, as its interim CEO. An internal memo that surfaced on the r/avesNYC subreddit today indicates that “effective immediately,” former Avant Gardner CEO Josh Wyatt is no longer with the company. The memo goes on to explain that Richards, who has served as the venue’s non-executive Chairman of the Board sin

Avoure and Haxxy‘s sonic worlds collide on their new single “Like U,” blending their distinct sonic signatures into a seamless and emotive collaboration. The track pairs Avoure’s melodic storytelling with Haxxy’s intricate breakbeat rhythms, striking a perfect balance that highlights each artist’s strengths. More than just a powerful standalone release, “Like U” hints at even bigger projects on the horizon for both. Avoure described working on the track as “a unique experience,” noting it wa

3 days, 10,000 attendees, 1 magical festival. Panorama is once again returning to the stunning south of Italy where it’ll be filling the Cave del Luca Amphitheatre with the effervescent sounds of glorious electronic music. From August 14th – 16th, 2025, Lecce will be playing host to Panorama Festivals electric display of music, art, and sustainability. Cave del Duca was formerly a quarry, but now it has a whole new life as the setting upon which DJs from around the world will bring joy to the ma

In the latest chapter of ongoing turmoil surrounding New York’s famed Avant Gardner complex, a major leadership shakeup has been confirmed. Effective immediately, Josh Wyatt is no longer serving as CEO of Avant Gardner, the parent company behind Brooklyn Mirage, one of the most iconic venues in the electronic music world. The announcement was made via an internal memo shared on the r/avesNYC Reddit community, marking a significant shift as the venue grapples with operational delays, regulato

Get ready, EDM and motorsport fanatics! GRIDLIFE Midwest is set to ignite Gingerman Raceway in South Haven, Michigan, from Friday, June 6 – Sunday, June 8, 2025. Celebrating its 12th anniversary, this unique festival, famously dubbed ‘The Music Festival At High Speed,’ masterfully blends the thrill of on-track motorsports—featuring everything from wheel-to-wheel racing with its new GLGT class to breathtaking drift showcases—with the vibrant energy of a premier electronic music festival. The 2025

Brownies & Lemonade is bringing drum & bass to a Dave & Buster’s near you. The beloved West Coast party brand has unveiled a mini tour for summer 2025, celebrating four years of its high-octane genre offshoot, DNBNL, with four shows touching down in Dave & Buster’s locations across the United States. After Brownies & Lemonade brought drum & bass events to the restaurant-arcade chain’s Hollywood and Denver locations last year, the buzzed-about collab is back on June 18 f

With this year’s edition of EDC Las Vegas in the rearview, Insomniac has continued its tradition of donating hundreds of thousands of dollars in plants and trees to local residents. After the promoter’s flagship festival at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway came to a close on May 19, Insomniac partnered with Clark County Commissioner Marilyn Kirkpatrick on Tuesday to give away roughly $200,000 worth of flora used to decorate the event site to county residents, News3 Las Vegas reports. Back for a fi

In today’s dance music scene, few artists possess the staying power and consistent innovation of Thomas Gold. With over 400 million streams on Spotify, the German maestro has not just carved a niche but built a formidable legacy, solidifying his reputation as a master remixer, a sonic architect, and a true driving force within the industry. Throughout his extensive career, he’s performed at the biggest stages in the world such as Ultra Music Festival, Coachella, EDC, Mysteryland, Tomorrowland, a

The future of music has arrived, and it’s got a beat like no other. ELVIS, a leader in neuroprosthetic innovation, has just released ‘Song v.1.0’, a dance track crafted from the decoded brain signals of a baboon. Released on May 16 across all major streaming platforms, this historic release is set to electrify the music scene and redefine the relationship between mind and machine. The track, born from a bold fusion of neuroscience and sound design, was created using neural data recorded from bab

Streaming giant Spotify has reported a notable increase in its Premium subscriptions on iOS devices following recent changes to Apple’s App Store policies. This development comes after a U.S. federal court ruling in the Epic Games vs. Apple case, which mandated Apple to now allow alternative payment options within apps. Previously, Spotify and all apps hosted on the iOS native App Store were restricted from external payment options. Furthermore, Apple imposed a 30% commission on in-app purc

In spring of last year, two of the world’s most-prominent independent curators of live events and venue experiences, TCE Presents and Broadwick Live, announced their first major joint project, the Brooklyn Storehouse. This 105,000 sq ft venue has quickly become an important part of New York City’s music and culture scene. It has welcomed hundreds of thousands of guests, along with many artists, DJs, and major music brands at its location in Brooklyn Navy Yard. This partnership aims to create unf

Charlotte de Witte’s unrelenting single “No Division” featuring XSALT drops digitally on May 29th while she plays six NYC shows in four days – with different DJ sets across venues from small and intimate to big and uncompromising. The vinyl version (including the Original Mix and Instrumental Mix as a B-side) gets an early release and will be on sale at the shows. “No Division” is the second single from Charlotte’s eponymous long-awaited debut album (out November 7th on her own imprint KNTXT

The stakes were high as EDC Vegas went head-to-head with Ultra, the music festival that previously held the title for the most expensive VIP package. Ultra’s champagne-fueled fantasy was a cool $425,000, but EDC wasn’t about to be outdone. They upped the ante, offering a bottle service package that reached a staggering $575,000. While the price tag might incite a double-take, for those who crave the finer things and have the means to indulge, “The Notorious” bottle service experience was

Once simply disused warehouses, Drumsheds has become one of the most iconic music venues in London with an astonishing 15,000-person capacity. In their continuing aim to always be evolving Drumsheds has listened to feedback from fans and is undergoing some major improvements that were suggested. At prestigious venues such as Drumsheds you expect to hear immaculate sound quality which is the big focus for improvement in the X Room. Significant configuration adjustments have been made to the PA sy

Miami-based DJ and producer Jonathan Einhorn is stepping into a bold new chapter. Known to millions as Baddies Only, the viral sensation is officially rebranding with his new alias, John Elle, and the launch of his own label, Club Bad Records. The John Elle era officially begins on May 22nd with the Afrobeat single ‘Reloj’, featuring Puerto Rican star Lenny Tavárez and Dominican hitmaker Shadow Blow. This marks a fresh, global sound for the artist, blending infectious Afrobeat rhythms with L

Global dance music audiences are in for a treat as Italian DJ/producer, ROCK-ARO, teams up with Dominican reggaeton icon, El Chuape, on the explosive single titled ‘Santo Domingo‘, released on SSL Music. Take a listen for yourself here! Fusing the fiery attitude of Latin urban music with bass-heavy club energy, ‘Santo Domingo’ is a celebration of roots, rhythm, and the irresistible power of movement. With its driving reggaeton bounce, pulsing house beat, and a carnival of horns and cha

22nd of May might seem like a date that should go unnoticed and that most wouldn’t think twice about. When it comes to the electronic dance music scene however, it marks the 25th anniversary of one of the most iconic Eurodance tracks Around The World (La La La La La) by ATC (A Touch of Class) – an anthem that would orbit the globe on repeat for years to come. On paper, the cover of the Russian pop song Pesenka by Ruki Vverh! didn’t make much sense, but with sugar-coated synths, a bouncing Euroda

Artist-owned record labels are nothing new. Zeds Dead has Deadbeats. Truth has Deep, Dark, and Dangerous. Clozee has Odyzey. Excision has SUBSIDIA… the list goes on. As an artist, owning a record label is a powerful opportunity to explore a creative vision without limits. It’s also a great way to promote smaller artists who represent innovation. Record label owners (especially those who are also artists) are tastemakers. But the best tastemakers see beyond the music. This is the ethos be

As far as titanic collaborations go, few will ever be as big as Avicii and Martin Garrix getting together in the studio to make the 2015 classic ‘Waiting For Love.’ Now reaching the milestone of its 10th anniversary, we can reflect upon the story behind and achievements of this great song and the people behind it. ‘Waiting For Love’ started out life as hummed melodies being sent back and forth between Avicii and Garrix till they figured out what they wanted. Once the instrumental took shape it w

Three years after blowing the roof off at Printworks, DJ Snake returns to the capital of England with a special show at the renowned Drumsheds. Set to take place on 10th October, the French-Algerian artist is expected to bring his new album, along with classics such as ‘Turn Down For What’ and future favourite, ‘Paradise,’ a recent collaboration with Bipolar Sunshine. Last time DJ Snake was in town, he sold out the iconic Printworks, as the event marked the opening night of the venue’s Autumn/Wi