Dance Music News

Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) announce the dates for its 30th edition, which will take place from October 22 to 26 2025. After the conclusion of one of ADE’s most memorable editions to date, which primarily showcased a broadened conference and festival program as well as its renewed artistic direction under the Arts & Culture umbrella, the ADE team are excited to look forward to ADE 2025. The 30th edition will coincide with the final week of Amsterdam 750, the 750 year anniversary of the Dutch

The sounds of Lane 8's inner child will come out on the road early next year after he announced a new tour in support of his latest album, Childish. The influential deep house producer embraced childlike wonder on his fifth album, which he released last month on his own label, This Never Happened. He's now announced an eponymous tour kicking off in February 2025. In addition to the dates and venues, Lane 8 also shared that Ashibah and Otherwish will be joining him on the road this winter and spr

A UK-based drug charity, The Loop, has issued a warning about unusually strong MDMA pills circulating in the UK. Several recent hospitalizations have prompted the charity to urge clubbers to be cautious. Test results from various batches of pills — Pink Timberlands, Purple Louis Vuittons and Purple Pop Smokes — revealed that one in four pills contained significantly more MDMA than a typical adult dose. In fact, double the standard adult dose, which means 200mg of the substance. Fabric ni

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Alex Kislov drops his brand-new 10-track Progressive House album, ‘Dream Sequence,’ via AK & Friends. Known for his innovative approach towards Deep House, Techno, and Experimental Beats, Alex Kislov offers listeners a varied range of music with this new release, delivering an album that journeys through hard-hitting tracks and soundscapes where dynamic vocal lines take the focus: a project showcasing his artistic development and style, Alex Kislov’s ‘Dream Sequence’ album marks an exciting

Fresh Powder deliver a brand-new remix with their take on Post Malone’s, ‘I Had Some Help’ featuring Morgan Wallen. With their signature style on full display, the duo’s rework offers listeners a fresh twist on the original, adding hard-hitting energy with its pounding beats and driving bassline: a dynamic Tech House remix that serves to highlight their talents, sound and approach, Fresh Powder‘s new release marks another step forward in their journey, sure to draw in new listeners with its high

The wandering spirit RL Grime will share Halloween haunts one last time before vanishing into the horizon. The Sable Valley founder is preparing to release the 13th installment in his beloved Halloween mix series. However, the announcement came with the unfortunate news that this year's mix will be the final entry in the series, which began in 2012. The influential electronic music producer took to X to share a preview of the mix, titled "The End." In it, You can see numbers counting out each mi

How can today's generation of electronic music producers stay authentic in a highly saturated market? In the age of social media, when viral content strategies and hollow traffic-drivers often take precedence, borne urges artists to remember the importance of the music itself. "I notice that people crank out a few songs and then immediately go to the marketing or pushing it on on TikTok," borne tells EDM.com. "I think people forget that the most important part is the music and creating a story."

Drop Out EP by Loxodrome Almost exactly 30 years ago in 1994 Jamie Odell released his Loxodrome EP on legendary London label Jumpin & Pumpin, a release that has since gone onto receive a lot of love and attention and got reissued by Craigie Knowes sub label Wormhole Wisdom back in 2020. Fast forward three decades and Jamie aka Jimpster has decided to dust off his Loxodrome cap, and now we’re happy to present you with the fruits of his studio sessions in the form of The Drop Out EP. Th

Just over a month after the release of their highly praised album Kiss and Forget, electronic music powerhouse WhoMadeWho is back with a remix of their collaborative track ‘Heartless’ with Kölsch, reimagined by the talented Italian duo Fideles. This marks the first official remix of “Heartless” and continues the band’s streak of high-profile collaborations and accolades. ‘Heartless’ (Fideles Remix) The Fideles remix of ‘Heartless’ takes a track that blends the styles of WhoMadeWho a

Laurent Garnier is joining the ‘fabric presents’ mix series, and details are now out on this bespoke milestone release. The trailblazing DJ and producer is doing not one but four mixes as he embraces an opportunity to go even bigger for the London institution in its 25th groundbreaking year. A full-spectrum and multi-genre release, there’s a UK-focus, house, techno and downtempo mix. In his words, “diversity makes it richer, makes it better.” Eager to pay homage to the vitality of club culture,

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Following a sold out 20 Years of Viper Recordings event at XOYO earlier this year, the legendary Drum & Bass label, Viper Recordings, is back on Friday 6th December for the final chapter in its year-long 20th anniversary celebration. Also marking the release of the red hot 20 Years of Viper album, the standard setting Matrix & Futurebound are back deep in the heart of Shoreditch at the capital’s premier bass music venue for one last hoorah, alongside another head-turning line-up of DJs a

XP Music Futures, the music conference by MDLBEAST Foundation, has announced its first speakers for the 2024 edition, set to take place from December 5th to 7th in Riyadh’s JAX District. Leading voices in both the MENA and international music scenes with Dystinct, Marcella Araica, Asayel, Fulana, Dish Dash all headlining a diverse line-up of panels, workshops, and discussions. These speakers are set to share their insights on the evolving music landscape, drawing from their rich experiences as a

Montreal-based artist TDJ concludes her acclaimed SPF INFINI series with GENESIS, a groundbreaking audio-visual project that combines a narrative-driven music video, a flawless DJ mix, and a 36-track compilation. In this final installment, TDJ explores the profound disconnection between humans and their environment through a cinematic journey that takes place on a private plane. The music video showcases stunning visuals, including an airborne dance with a dragon and an impromptu skydi

TikTok's relationship with music is undergoing a transformation. Its platform has become a driving force for the discovery of electronic music, boasting a 70% growth in video creations featuring the genre year-over-year, according to a press release issued by the company. Sub-genres like drum & bass, techno and trance have all seen notable increases in popularity. To capitalize on this momentum, TikTok has launched its global #ElectronicMusic hub coinciding with the recent Amsterdam Dance Ev

In the digital sphere where electronic music mainstays like Kygo and Marshmello once found their footing, SoundCloud is now reporting that fans of the genre comprise its most dedicated, vocal and active community.  Released during this year's Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE), new data from SoundCloud proves that the electronic genre's fanbase is outshining other music communities with staggering engagement statistics. In an "Essential Insider Knowledge" panel during last week's summit, SoundCloud CEO

Ultra Music Festival is pulling back the curtain on 25 years of rave royalty with a groundbreaking docuseries that will keep fans in a heightened state of anticipation until the festival's historic 2025 edition. To celebrate the upcoming 25th anniversary of the brand's flagship Miami edition, Ultra has unveiled All Eyes On Us, a 25-episode docuseries designed to explore the iconic EDM festival's enduring legacy. Produced by the visionary team at NOMOBO, the program captures the essence of Ultra

Released on October 22, 2010, Skrillex’s EP ‘Scary Monsters & Nice Sprites’ marked a defining moment in electronic music. Featuring nine tracks, including six originals and remixes by Noisia, Zedd, and Bare Noize, this EP showcased Skrillex’s ability to blend chaotic, bass-heavy dubstep with melodic elements. The title track, ‘Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites’, captivates listeners with a whimsical intro before plunging into a visceral soundscape, creating an electrifying experience that reso

The FTC just approved a game-changing “click-to-cancel” rule that simplifies how consumers cancel subscriptions in the U.S. This regulation aims to protect consumers from deceptive practices and ensure cancellations are as easy as signing up.  Music streaming giants like Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music, which serve hundreds of millions of subscribers globally, are among the companies most impacted. These platforms will now need to streamline their cancellation processes to match the s

Martin Garrix, one of the biggest names in electronic music, has teamed up with longtime friend and fellow DJ/producer Sem Vox to release their long-awaited track, ‘Gravity.‘ Featuring vocals from rising talent Jaimes, this track has already become a fan favorite after its premiere at Ultra Music Festival Miami and has earned a permanent spot in Garrix’s festival sets throughout the summer. A Collaboration Built on Friendship The collaboration between Garrix and Sem Vox is the result of

NOISES is a house DJ/producer from the West Coast of the United States and he recently released his latest track, ‘BNP,’ on October 11th. This track may have the potential to become a top, underrated banger of the fall season coming from a rising DJ/producer. This release sure does have the power to turn up the heat on dance floors with a unique, vibrant West Coast groove, which also has phenomenal house music vibes as well. ‘BNP’ is a vibrant reflection of NOISES’ Latin heritage, and the track

2024 has truly been the year of Eli Brown – and it’s only growing further as he gears up for another thunderous release and label pop-up at Glamcult. His undeniable talent continues to ignite a seismic shift across the scene, entangling the underground’s edge with mainstream appeal in a way that’s nothing short of pure alchemy. Fresh off his sold-out show at Rockefeller Center — where he became the first-ever techno artist to grace the iconic stage—Brown is proving once again his ability to move

This Halloween weekend, prepare to be transported to an festive world of music, costumes, and thrills at the Twilight Harbor Festival. Presented by Ignite Group and Smash the House, the festival brings Dimitri Vegas to headline the Duggal Greenhouse in Brooklyn Navy Yard on Saturday, October 26th. Joining him on support is the heavy hitting Bassjackers. The 35,000-square-foot Duggal Greenhouse will be transformed into a visually stunning playground, decked out with festive set designs, lasers, l

Renowned DJ and producer Gene Farris, with close to three entire decades’ worth of a career in the industry, has unveiled a new track ‘Euphoria‘, the lead single to his recent album under the same name, released on October 18th. The LP highlights Farris’ best sounds throughout his years as a producer. ‘Euphoria’ is designed to evoke a sense of summer joy and uplift listeners with its infectious energy. Gene Farris is a global ambassador of the Chicago House sound. He has been at the forefron