Dance Music News

Darude is celebrating 25 years of “Sandstorm” with a fun run cruising past landmarks from the trance classic’s original music video. The 6K “Sandstorm Run” will take place in Helsinki, the capital of Darude’s native Finland, on August 31, commemorating the lasting legacy of the platinum-selling single and iconic music video that helped launch the producer and DJ to global notoriety in 2000. Along the 3.7-mile route, runners will pass through recognizable sights from the music video, such as Ka

Fedde Le Grand was a defining figure for house music. His most iconic song, Put Your Hands Up For Detroit, was released in 2006, and So Much Love was released in 2010. Fedde Le Grand has accomplished many things in his life and career. For several years, he was ranked in the top 20 DJs by DJ Mag, had a number one hit single on the UK Singles Charts, and received various awards for his tracks. And now, the music legend can add one more accomplishment to his life, but this one has nothing to

Glastonbury is expanding its dance music areas for 2025. After the world-famous British festival unveiled its 2025 site map on Saturday, a report from Mixmag highlights that changes to its layout, stage placements, and campgrounds will revamp or expand several of Glastonbury’s electronic music party hubs, including Silver Hayes, Shangri-La, Arcadia, and The Glade.  The site map announcement comes as Glastonbury continues to roll out lineups for each of the musical areas across its roughly 1,20

Have you ever heard of electronic music street parties like Rave The Planet Parade in Berlin or the Paris Techno Parade in France? Well, the Netherlands, and more specifically, Amsterdam, is about to take the concept of a “street party” to the next level with Audio Obscura that will host a 9-hour rave on the A10 Zuid highway. On Saturday, June 21st, Amsterdam’s A10 Ring Road will be transformed into a 15-kilometer-long, car-free festival in celebration of the city’s 750th anniversary, with Festi

Jamie xx has leveled up the lineup for his takeover at London’s LIDO Festival with an exclusive Skrillex B2B and several new additions. In the throws of his club-leaning solo project after the 2024 release of his third LP, In Waves, the award-winning British producer, DJ, and founding member of The xx, will host a one-day show at Victoria Park on June 7, for which he yesterday announced a rare collaborative set with the American dubstep and electronic music icon. In addition to playing B2B wit

Audio Obscura is throwing a free highway rave in Amsterdam this summer, commemorating the city’s 750th anniversary. The renowned Dutch electronic promoter will take over a section of Amsterdam’s A10 motorway, near the S109 access road, on June 21. The event will form part of the city’s Festival op de Ring, which is set to close 15 km (just over 9 miles) of the south ring highway, from S103 to S113, for an entire day of “Amsterdam 750” celebrations.  Audio Obscura will host nine hours of music

Verknipt takes over one of Amsterdam’s most iconic venues this October with hard techno heavy weights 6EJOU b2b SNTS, KARAH b2b KLOFAMA, KRUELTY b2b VIEZE ASBAK, FUMI b2b SERAFINA, NOVAH, Onlynumbers and more. AMSTERDAM (20 May, 2025) –  This October, Verknipt returns to Amsterdam Dance Event with two of the most anticipated showcases of the week: The Big Opening on Wednesday 22 October and The Big Closing on Saturday 26 October, both taking place at AFAS Live. Following one of the most outstand

Ravers arriving in Detroit for Movement Music Festival this weekend should keep an eye out for thought-provoking techno billboards around the city, posted by Jeff Mills’ Axis Records. With the three-day festival back in techno’s Motor City birthplace for Memorial Day weekend, the billboards, each depicting a pair of images adorned with the words, “THIS IS TECHNO” popped up in four locations around Detroit last week. In a press statement, Mills wrote that the billboards are meant to incite disc

Alesso and Becky Hill’s hit track ‘Surrender’ has become a signature track between the two, and now we have a fresh new spin with a collection of remixes from four exciting names in electronic music. The remix album features Skepsis, AYDEN LOYDE, Marten Hørger, and John Alto. Each producer adds their signature style to the track, creating a diverse catalog. Skepsis’s D&B spin Skepsis, a rising star in the UK bass scene, brings his signature style to ‘Surrender’ with his heavy Drum &

Today, Interscope Records, Pophouse and the Avicii Estate are proud to release AVICII FOREVER, a compilation featuring 19 essential tracks from Avicii’s iconic catalog, along with the brand-new single “Let’s Ride Away” featuring Elle King. AVICII FOREVER is available across all major streaming platforms, in physical formats and through exclusive content on Avicii’s official social channels.  Follwoing the global release of the critically acclaimed documentary I’M TIM which premiered on Netfl

Vietnam just set a Guinness World Record on April 28th, 2025. A beautiful display utilizing 10,518 drones all happened in Ho Chi Minh City. The drone light show was for the 50th anniversary celebration of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification. “Largest drone light show by number of drones flying simultaneously” was the official record, Guinness-certified during a practice rehearsal that was completed two days before the actual event. And what’s crazy is that the planned

With HYPEBEAST, Martin Jensen didn’t just release a new EP—he built an entire ecosystem of creativity. In this exclusive EDMNOMAD interview, he called it a playground, and after listening, it’s clear this isn’t just a metaphor. HYPEBEAST plays loud and loose with genre, weaving Afro House, rap, funk, and pop into a five-track set that feels more like a house party than a press release. According to Martin, “What you see is exactly what you get—five tracks of fun.” There were no discarded ideas,

In the world of deep house there’s a new talent emerging from Virginia. Xtaosea is a rapidly developing artist who first appeared in 2024 with her debut single ‘Show Me The Way.’ She’s already dropped a further 3 tracks this year and now her fourth song of the year ‘Waterfall’ is here. There’s a great variety in instrumentation across the track from the brooding bassline of the intro to the subtle yet effective percussion in the verses. With interspersed ear candy from start to finish ‘Waterfall

This summer, North Coast Music Festival celebrates a major milestone—its 15th anniversary. A three-day event from August 29 to 31, 2025, at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, Illinois, USA. What started as a multi-genre city festival back in 2010 has transformed into one of the Midwest’s premier celebrations of electronic music and immersive festival culture. A Lineup to Mark 15 Years of Coastin’ North Coast isn’t holding back for its anniversary edition. With a Phase 2 announcement that ad

House is often a source of joy but that’s not to say that it’s a genre that never delves into darker emotions. Satorius & Saint Daniel have brought that diversity in emotion to the genre with their new track ‘Lift Me Up’ that tackles one of the hardest things anyone can ever go through. Saying goodbye. ‘Lift Me Up’ is an astonishing combination of immaculate production, delightful songwriting, and beautiful vocals reminiscent of Lana Del Rey’s ‘Summertime Sadness.’ While excellent in product

EDC Las Vegas ended Monday morning, but iconic producer and DJ Tiësto gave all of us what we have been hoping for decades. The artist honored tens of thousands of fans, closing out day three of EDC Las Vegas with Trance classics, nodding to his In Search Of Sunrise mixes from his earlier years. In Search of Sunrise at EDC Las Vegas The 80-minute video takes us on a melodic and transcendental journey, pushing the boundaries of time and space. With perfect harmonies and sultry beats, Ti

London based artist, Charlie Sparks is back with a fresh release on his own label, ELEKTRA Records. ‘Jungle Run’ is Sparks’ latest display of his unique blend of vibrant sound textures and energetic beats that have fascinated techno fans all over the world. The song is an exciting fusion of soaring synths, tribal drums, and wild rhythms, as the artist looks to bring the wilderness of the jungle into every listener’s sound system. The creative production sets ‘Jungle Run’ apart, with pulsing life

Calvin Harris is going to be a dad. The global DJ and music producer is expecting his first child with wife and BBC Radio 1 host Vick Hope. The couple, who usually keep things private, shared the happy news live on air in a moment that caught listeners by surprise. A Heartfelt Radio Moment During a live segment with co-host Jamie Laing, Vick casually revealed that this would be her final week before going on maternity leave. As she touched her growing bump, Jamie responded with warmth, calling h

Soft Changa are set to unveil an intoxicating new single, ‘Surely’, on the 9th of May 2025 via House Of Frequency. The track marks a powerful new chapter for the genre-defying pair, formed by producers Jo.Ke, the voice behind ‘Who Loves The Sun’ – one of the biggest tracks to come out of the Burning Man scene over the last decade, who boasts over 350 million streams across his projects, and his long-time collaborator, ulises. With standout performances at WOMOON (Ibiza), Burning Man, and BRAVO G

Hot off the heels of her debut single and the launch of her new label UNDERGROWTH, Fleur Shore returns with her second release, ‘Bless The House’ feat Émilie Rachel   Featuring the tripped out vocals of Émilie Rachel, ‘Bless The House’ delivers a no-nonsense dose of classic four-four energy. It’s understated house music at its finest—the kind of track diverse enough for sweaty intimate club nights, to pulsing through packed dancefloors, and soundtracking sunrise afterparties.  © Photography b

Following on from dark technoid beast ‘Feeling All The Pressure’, Cevin Fisher returns to Jack Said What with a release that drops more sunny side up. Rolling tribal drums set the basis of the track, soon to be joined by shakers, a muted horn and a deep burrowing bassline. But it’s the expansive mid-section — an exultant “Everyday” refrain, fit for sunshine terraces everywhere — that brings the winning smiles. Simple but deadly, ‘Everyday’ is a feelgood summer anthem that’s going to bring dol

Globally adored, Chicago-born icon Honey Dijon unveils weekly line ups for her Honey F#cking Dijon 8 date residency at Chinois Ibiza. She’ll be joined by her supreme selection of the world’s best guest DJs every Thursday night, June 5th to July 24th, including Jamie XX, Uncle Waffles, Major League DJz, Âme, Derrick Carter, Benji B, Patrick Mason, Honey Luv, Gina Jeanz amm. Check out the full rundown for each week below and get ready for an incredible f#cking summer… “I’m excited to be back a

Austrian electronic duo Klangkarussell return with their latest single, ‘Holy Father’, set for release on May 16, 2025. Teaming up with Colombian rising star Oliva, the track is a seamless fusion of melodic house and Afrobeats with Latin influences, delivering an emotionally charged summer anthem about temptation, regret, and redemption. ‘Holy Father’ tells the compelling story of a woman entangled in a forbidden affair. Overwhelmed by guilt and inner conflict, she seeks solace in prayer, askin

Don Diablo’s alter ego CONTROL ALT DΞLΞTΞ crashes into the UK grime and drum & bass scene with his most creative cut yet – “Head Banger” with Scrufizzer, proudly representing the British grime scene, via the UK’s legendary label and platform UKF. This marks the CONTROL ALT DΞLΞTΞ project’s debut on UKF, and Don Diablo wastes no time making his presence felt, teaming up with grime powerhouse Scrufizzer for a genre-bending namesake banger that slaps from the very first bar. The track opens wit

Mau P’s Baddest Behaviour is set to become one of the hottest new nights on the island this summer. Running every Wednesday from 6 August to 8 October 2025, it will feature a unique mix of pioneering legends and new school innovators from across the house spectrum.   Dutch DJ and producer Mau P is one of the hottest names in house right now. He is best known for his breakout 2022 single ‘Drugs from Amsterdam’ and has dominated the scene ever since. His always sold out shows have taken him to som