Dance Music News

Much has changed in the electronic music sphere since Cosmic Gate last minted a ‘Wake Your Mind Sessions’. It’s time in which Nic & Bossi jumped wholeheartedly into the livestreaming space, embracing the medium with a succession of visually captivating sundown shows from rooftops around Miami, NYC, Mexico, Bali and most recently Ibiza. So beloved did they become (New York’s currently resting a 15 million views!) that fans began clamouring for both cross-platform streaming and a new instalmen

Between June 6 and September 19, the mini-festival is welcoming DJs including Nightmares on Wax, Eclair Fifi, Ellen Allien and more Continue reading...

With the countdown to Envision Festival 2025 well underway, it's now hit a snag: an unexpected email blast written by Founder & Creative Director Joshua Wendel with the title "Envision 2025 Postponement: Back To Our Roots for a Stronger Future." "We are writing to share a significant decision we’ve made regarding the future of Envision," the email begins. "After careful consideration, we’ve decided to postpone the 2025 event until 2026... While this is not an easy step, it’s one that we beli

With the growing popularity of destination festivals, this year will mark the debut of Jungle Dreaming Festival (March 17-19, 2023), an intimate new music festival launching near Jacó, Costa Rica. Jungle Dreaming invites all music lovers to gather in the Central American jungle this Spring for a one-of-a-kind showcase of art, talent & nature. Here attendees will be treated to an affordable showcase of artistic diversity and inclusive community that harkens back to the origin of these live mu

Insomniac Events has unveiled the full lineup for the tenth edition of Countdown NYE, the West Coast’s largest New Year’s Eve celebration. The cosmic spectacle will close out 2024 with an intergalactic Day of Domination at San Bernardino’s NOS Events Center on December 31, featuring an otherworldly lineup of dance music’s brightest stars across five stages. At the helm of this year’s intergalactic invasion are dance music’s universal stars, from boundary breaking Grammy-nominated crossover a

“No Diggity” is one of those tracks that is timeless through and through, the product of the iconic collaboration between Blackstreet, Dr. Dre, and Queen Pen. It’s received remix treatment through the years from all sorts of genres, and now, kicking off 2022, we have a fresh tropical house remix from Las Vegas duo Course Control, featuring the smooth vocals of Kevon Tyrre. Imagine… what if Blackstreet’s 1990s hit went to Ibiza, dug it’s feet in the sand, ordered a round of pina coladas, and

In a significant court ruling, the iconic Space Ibiza trademark owned by Pepe Roselló has been annulled. The decision, made on June 28 by a commercial court in Valencia, sided with Fiesta Hotels & Resorts SL, owned by the Matutes family, over the disputed logo. The Ruling and Its Implications The court annulled Roselló’s 2008 Space Ibiza trademark due to its “nominative and graphic” similarity to the original Space Ibiza Dance logo, registered by Fiesta Hotels & Resorts SL in

Against Interpretation Club off this month and will showcase musicians, DJs and multidisciplinary artists Continue reading...

WooMooN is Ibiza’s answer to a psychedelic Cirque du Soleil and this summer it returns as the island’s most spellbinding escape at the mystical Cova Santa up in the enchanted hills. Every Friday from 16 May to 3 October 2025, dancers will enter a musical portal that transports them into a full-blown cosmic carnival of music, performance and imagination under the brand new Kinetic theme.  Now in its ninth year, WooMooN isn’t just a party – it’s an immersive dreamworld. Imagine an Indie Hippie Di

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Friction walks in. He’s finishing something on his iPad before tucking it away with a friendly greeting, a little hoarse after just getting back from a big USA tour. K-Tee appears at the same time from a different entrance, and we get seated around waters and ginger tea. This morning, we’re in business mode. There’s a late-summer sun peaking through the glass panes and reflecting off Regent’s Canal. There’s an ambience of 11am café chatter and clatter. The conditions are ripe for a deep dive on

The day dawns bright and warm at Nene Park, Peterborough. The usual suspects are about; geese, grassy hills, Sunday morning strollers out for a walk in the wilds. An opal lake reflects the rays near the motorway bridge overarching the park. The Unitee crew are also present, engrossed in preparation for Charlie Tee’s Unitee summer event under the bridge; readying the stage, stocking bars and running final sound check, ahead of the day’s lineup descending on-site in a few hours time, surrounded on

The jump-up scene is notorious for its infectious energy, upbeat sounds, and assertory basslines. The distinctive vibe that modern jump up possesses has elevated the subgenre to its most exciting place in decades. Since 2019, Tom Southon has taken the drum & bass scene by storm, having been a key contributor to the revival of what was otherwise a declining part of the scene. His current take on jump up drum and bass fuses his rock influences as a child, his first musical endeavours as a drum

Less than 24 hours before boundary-pushing producer Covex delivers his new album OSCILLATE, he takes to YouTube to host a live mini-mix that introduces his album a day before it’s formal release. His new album draws inspiration from the dichotomies and complexities of life and it arrives via Seeking Blue Records. Covex explains that “OSCILLATE can be described as a piece to encapsulate the human experience. Through all the highs and lows, love and heartbreak, abundance of joy and pits of sad

A new artistic chapter is unfolding in the story of Covex. The esteemed producer is jumping headlong into 2024 by unveiling bits and pieces of OSCILLATE, his hotly anticipated sophomore album. Out May 16th via the renowned record label Seeking Blue, the project is shaping up to be his best piece of work yet. After making a splash with "Power," a scintillating combination of garage production and aching vocals from Yianna, Covex has now teamed up with Fi Sullivan for "Another Night." Out now, the

News comes after the Met Police submitted a file of evidence into multiple sexual abuse allegations against the former BBC DJ Continue reading...

When Noisestorm released “Crab Rave” with Monstercat for April Fool’s Day five years ago, no one thought that it would become such an integral part of meme culture. Thousands of memes are created every day, some intentional and some with wanton abandon — “Crab Rave” seems to be in the latter group. It’s a silly video of crabs dancing at the end of the day. But, somehow, it caught on. Now, five years to the day later, Noisestorm himself has created his own video game called “Crab Champions.”

Composer, producer, remixer, songwriter, studio owner, and NY Post celebrity music critic Craig J. Snider can now add record label owner to his impressive list of credentials. In collaboration with music tech company Vydia Inc., Snider has launched Goldfingers Music. This exciting new endeavor aims to cultivate emerging talent while also serving as a platform for Snider to release his own distinct and uplifting music, characterized by its feel-good vibes and groove-oriented style. Snider rec

In this interview, we connect with Craig Oram to dive into the foundations of his musical identity, tracing how formative moments, global influences, and underground scenes have helped shape his direction as a Producer. From witnessing live performances to exploring the wider scope of the Electronic Music scene, Craig shares the key experiences that set him on a path toward building his own sound, remaining both curious and passionate as he continues to shape his musical journey and evolving sty

It's not every day you hear rap icons on mosh pit-inducing dubstep tracks, but Crankdat and Juicy J are here with their heavy-hitting collaboration, "Open The Pit." The pair recently debuted the single together at LA's Hollywood Palladium, where Crankdat sold out a doubleheader in which he said he "accomplished the biggest goal [he] had set for 8 years." The bass music heavyweight, who is gearing up to debut an ambitious stage setup in 2025, provided a fittingly frenzied atmosphere. He then inte

Multi-faceted artist Crankdat returns to Monstercat Uncaged today alongside Three 6 Mafia member Juicy J for their debut collaboration, ‘Open The Pit.’ This high-energy track marks an exciting intersection of EDM and hip-hop. ‘Open The Pit’ has been making waves in the live circuit, with Juicy J joining Crankdat onstage at the Hollywood Palladium to preview the track. The collaboration highlights a trend in the music industry where electronic producers and hip-hop artists are increasingly me

We’re only in June and Crankdat has pumped out a track a month in 2022 with his latest “Ding Dong” on Monstercat. And wow is it fun. A track can be mechanically and theoretically ‘good’ without being fun, and it can also go the other way. But Crankdat truly turns the enjoyment up on this track. I can only imagine how he was acting, sitting in his studio playing this back after finishing it, but I’m at home absolutely bouncing. Between all of the tempos and rhythms and the instant serotonin from

CRANKAT’s “Absolute Annihilation Tour” lived up to its name, blowing away fans and solidifying his place as a major EDM force. Here’s why: Peak Energy Crowds: Back-to-back sold-out shows at the Palladium in Los Angeles brought over 8,000 fans together for an unforgettable weekend. Energy at both show were on a whole other level. The energy didn’t stop there, with sold-out performances at San Francisco’s Midway and a pre-party at DNA Lounge featuring a mind-blowing 360-degree stage design.

Home Bass, Orlando's architect of electronic music-fueled "stay-where-you-play" experiences, has announced their 2024 lineup. Billed as "Florida’s largest music festival resort takeover," Home Bass returns November 7-11 for its sixth year. Fans of the event can look forward to a makeover at a new resort location, the four-star Doubletree by Hilton at the Entrance of Universal Orlando, which features an outdoor pool, jacuzzi, splash pad, arcade, five onsite dining experiences and a pair of massiv

Crankdat is one of the few producers who truly never misses. His newest track “Move Back” with Savage is reminiscent of the festival hit by Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike vs W&W, “Crowd Control,” at least as far as giving instructions to the crowd goes. Beyond that, it’s a devastating bass house banger. “The demo of this song was originally titled “Ride the Bull,” because to me it sounded like some Spanish Mariachi Matador stuff. I’ve loved “Swing” and “Freaks” for a long time, so I was all