Dance Music News

Chris Lake is headlining Red Rocks for the first time ever. The UK tech house icon just announced on social media that he’ll bring his high-energy beats to Morrison, Colorado’s world-famous open-air amphitheatre on August 30, marking his debut headline at the venue after more than two decades of touring and influential releases. Lake will be joined on the night by three of his leading collaborators and Black Book Records label talents, including his Anti Up partner-in-crime Chris Lorenzo, reno

Just weeks after igniting Coachella’s Campground with a historic, first-of-its-kind performance, Chris Lake steps back into the spotlight with his latest single ‘Savana‘. Out now on his own Black Book Records imprint, ‘Savana’ marks the third offering from his highly anticipated debut album Chemistry, ‘Savana’ arrives with the raw, magnetic energy that has become a hallmark of Chris’s evolution as a producer and live performer. Over the past couple of weeks, ‘Savana’ has quickly become one o

Chris Lake and his fellow DJ/producer Fisher have voiced their disappointment after severe weather forced the cancellation of their highly-anticipated back-to-back closing set on the main stage during the first night of Ultra Music Festival in Miami. In a post on social media the morning after, Lake expressed being “completely disheartened” that the duo was unable to deliver their show after months of preparation. Their set, being billed as Chris Lake b2b Fisher (Under Construction), was one

This past weekend, Chris Lake delivered an unforgettable weekend of house music beats in New York City for two b2b shows. The event organized by EMW, took place on 7/19 and 7/20, over at the Brooklyn Army Terminal, which is an unique open air venue by the water. The organizers of the event are known to pick out bespoke locations to offer a fresh take in the New York City events space and had organized shows at venues in NYC such as the Kings Theater and Angel Orensanz Foundation. Walking int

The Chemical Brothers have been doing it for almost thirty years, however, their music remains as innovative today as it was in the 90s. Not only did they just release their 10th studio album, they’re still a major draw on the festival circuit as well. Now, one of the legendary electronic duo’s more recent releases gets a fresh remix from a house music veteran. UK House maestro Chris Lake has just released his blistering new remix of “No Reason.” Taking the funk and rhythm of the original as

Halloween doesn’t end on the 31st this year, as Arizona announces Super Unnatural, a Day of the Dead dance festival taking place November 1-2 in Scottsdale, Arizona. Body Language’s premiere House music event will take place across two nights at WestWorld– one of the Southwest’s premiere entertainment venues surrounded by some of the country’s best luxury resorts, restaurants, and hotels.  Recognizing the ephemeral nature of life, Super Unnatural has summoned a robust dose of talent, includi

The organizers of San Francisco's Outside Lands have revealed the festival's 2024 lineup. Co-produced by Another Planet Entertainment and Superfly, the three-day fest is scheduled to return to Golden Gate Park from August 9-11. Electronic music superstars Chris Lake, Kaytranada and Gryffin will headline along with The Killers, Post Malone, Sturgill Simpson, The Postal Service, Grace Jones, Jungle and Tyler, The Creator. Elsewhere on this year's Outside Lands lineup is the Kasablanca duo, a membe

Bebe Rexha has released her latest single, "Chase It (Mmm Da Da Da)," an anthemic dance track produced by Chris Lake, Sammy Virji, Punctual and Marco Straus.  Rexha debuted the song during her electrifying Coachella set last month. Co-written alongside Aluna, it's sassy and upbeat, with an infectious house rhythm and an earworm of a refrain. Its lyrics depict a person who is confidently following their own path, reveling in the thrill and unpredictability of their journey. Rexha also addresses a

If there's anyone to provide the soundtrack of a walk-on-air summer rave, it's Chris Lake. The house music superstar has announced "Black Book on the Pier," a two-day takeover of the Brooklyn Army Terminal by his esteemed imprint, Black Book Records.  Scheduled for July 19-20, the shows will each feature a headlining performance by Lake, who is fresh off a monster performance at Coachella alongside his Anti Up bandmate, Chris Lorenzo. Lorenzo is poised to perform a solo set at "Black Book on the

Legendary British producer Chris Lake is gearing up for a massive two-day takeover of Brooklyn’s historic waterfront venue, Brooklyn Army Terminal. Mark your calendars for July 19th and 20th, 2024, as he headlines this unique open-air venue, showcasing the dynamic appeal from his Black Book Records label. Chris Lake, a household name with hits like ‘Turn off the Lights,’ ‘Beggin’,’ and ‘In The Yuma,’ launched Black Book in 2016 as a platform for his own music. The label quickly morphed into

Chris Loi, an up coming Italian DJ and Producer, is poised to captivate global audiences with the release of his debut single, ‘Peaking’. The track emerged as a standout entry during the esteemed WALL Demo Drops, curated by the legendary DJ and Producer, AFROJACK. Among a plethora of submissions, Chris’ track garnered attention for its exceptional quality, earning it a coveted spot at WALL Recordings. Hailing from the rugged island of Sardinia, Chris Loi‘s musical journey commenced at the ag

Chris Ramos has created a dance music opus in his debut album, Evolution. Ramos’ early career was driven by a number of singles signed to then-emerging powerhouse label Monstercat, as well as a prestigious collaboration with the influential duo Tritonal, among other notable releases. Evolution marks his first release in eight years following a lengthy hiatus of healing and self-discovery. Spanning 13 tracks, Evolution is an expansive project, effortlessly traversing between various dance music g

As more and more DJs speak out against smartphone use at shows, Chris Stussy has defended it. Appearing on The Will Clarke Podcast for a recent interview, the Dutch house music virtuoso addressed prevalent concerns in the global electronic music community about excessive smartphone usage in nightlife. "That's just the new generation, they just want to capture a moment," Stussy said. "But not just a moment—they want to capture every moment that they feel like, 'I was a part of this.'" Stussy drew

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Full of self-assurance, Christian Locke charts the journey towards belief in oneself on the life-affirming “Look at Me Now.” A spry sensibility keeps things relatively expected. The blend of the tender with the intense rush of power that comes in on those minor releases of tension has a universal appeal. When those eventual bursts from the calm do come, they virtually beg the song to be played at the loudest possible volume to experience the intoxicating aura of his skill on the guitar as it shr

German alt-rockers Milky Chance have been unstoppable over the past year, capping off 2021 with over 1 billion streams, and earlier this year released “Synchronize”, a pulsating club track that has hit over 20 million streams. The two have also been hard at work building out eco-conscious initiatives through their Milky Change sustainability initiatives, which seeks to promote eco-conscious touring and has planted over 100,000 trees to date. Now, they’ve tapped techno aficionado Christian Löffl

Finally, long-time Drumcode contributor and Tronic boss Christian Smith debuts on Truesoul with a terrific pair of cuts, the ‘Here to Stay’ EP. The long time Techno boss has propelled his label to its upcoming 500th release. Moreover, he has guided multiple top Beatport artists through the years, including ANNA, Paco Osuna, Enrico Sangiuliano and Wehbba. Now, the Swedish DJ joins Adam Beyer‘s independent label TrueSoul for the first time, to showcase his ability to reinvent within his own longev

Following their stunning debut, "All I Need" earlier this year, Kito and Chrome Sparks have unveiled their debut EP under their IS U IS U EP alias, Melter. IS U IS U marks Kito and Chrome Sparks’ latest artistic venture, a DJ super-duo that draws from each artist’s unique background to deliver melodic dancefloor anthems. Out now via Mad Decent, Melter finds IS U IS U expertly merging their respective sounds for an intoxicating record that’s as irresistible as it is eclectic. Chrome Sparks’ maste

CHROMEBODIES & DJ Topgun have teamed up with Bipolar Sunshine to deliver a stunning new track, ‘Sunrise.’ This collaboration delivers a fresh take on dance music, blending euphoric techno melodies with heartfelt lyrics to create an avant-garde sound. ‘Sunrise’ seamlessly merges the signature sounds of CHROMEBODIES and DJ Topgun with Bipolar Sunshine’s emotive vocals. The result is a captivating track that effortlessly transitions from thumping basslines to soaring synths and upbeat rhyth

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Daddy Yankee’s Gasolina is a 2 decade old hit that still slaps like it did back in the day. It seems electronic solo artist Chuwe feels this way as well, he’s flipped the classic to make it his own and be fully ready for the clubs. “Gasolina (Chuwe Remix),” helps the vibe get buck-wild with it’s house-dominant approach which plucks samples from the original and mixes it with his style. The track nails a modern electronic feel with concepts of the original song. The aura is easy to put on repeat

CHYL has landed on Dim Mak Records with a new EP, Sport Mode. Replete with her signature brand of speed-house, each track in this adrenaline-fueled release embodies the essence of CHYL's unique sound to deliver her most relentless music yet. Sport Mode features high-octane collaborations with the likes of Cesqeaux, Aviella, ZOOTAH and more. In addition to its three previously released singles, the EP's new records, "Full Speed" and "Revving Engines," serve as the ultimate soundtracks for anyone

In honor of AAPI Heritage Month, CHYL and Softest Hard have teamed up to drop a new single, "Mysterious World." "Mysterious World" is a genre-blending gem, combining elements of melodic techno, happy hardcore and CHYL's signature speed-house production. After she worked on the first verse and drop, she sent the song to Softest Hard, who added her twist to the track with an LFO effect, electric piano, arpeggios and hardstyle fills. The result is fresh and creative, a perfect fusion of their disti

Los Angeles-based producer/DJ CHYL has just released her debut EP, Mini Motors, on Dim Mak. The five-track EP is a lesson in speed house; as you might surmise every track is played at a blistering tempo. However, despite the high BPM, speed house is undeniably fun, it’s impossible to not just hop around and get lost in the pulsating rhythm. Kudos to CHYL for mastering this craft. Featuring five stellar tracks and inspired by CHYL’s love of childhood toys, Mini Motors is an essential for any

Cindy Charles, Twitch's boundary-breaking Head of Music, has tragically passed away, a member of her team announced today.  Charles succumbed to injuries sustained from a traffic accident in Amsterdam, according to a blog post shared by Kira Karlstrom, Head of Twitch Music Label Relations. Together with Karlstrom, Charles had been scheduled to moderate a panel during the Amsterdam Dance Event, the world's leading electronic music summit. "It's with a heavy heart that I share the tragic news of C