Dance Music News

Tomorrowland and Insomniac have been teasing a collaboration for the last few days. This has led to many rumors and speculation about what is to come. Many people’s first thought was the return of TomorrowWorld or some other Tomorrowland event in the US managed by Insomniac as their US partner. However, their latest video tease seems to be pointing to something else entirely. From the beautiful video, the two festival giants combine their most famous festival themes. Their festival bands are

One of the more veteran artists of the scene enters Music Week in style this year. Celebrated GRAMMY-nominated producer, DJ, and Sirup Music label founder, EDX, has unveiled his latest single, ‘Cobalt‘, released this past Friday via PinkStar Records, a subsidiary of Sirup Music. This release marks the artist’s inaugural offering of the year and underscores his continued influence within the global Electronic music landscape, a presence sustained for over two decades. ‘Cobalt’ exemplifies EDX

Jamie Jones has revealed the lineup for ‘Paradise in the City’, the first-ever, full-scale, UK outdoor festival from his world-renowned Paradise brand. It takes place across 4 stages at Boston Manor Park in London from 12pm to 10pm on 2nd August 2025. Jones has curated a stellar lineup featuring the cream of house and techno. With more names still to be announced, heavy hitters revealed today include Vintage Culture, East End Dubs, Seth Troxler, Hot Since 82, wAFF, Manda Moor, Richy Ahmed, Fleur

GRiZ is back, and he’s bringing some exciting new music with the surprise release of his latest EP, ‘GEMiNI’. After taking a break starting October 7, 2023, fans have been eagerly waiting for his return, and it looks like the right moment has finally come! After nearly two years, GRiZ has wowed us with this unexpected EP, especially after he announced his return in the previous week. On his recent post on X (shown below), GRiZ expressed his joy at finally sharing his must-hear EP and also stated

San Francisco's beloved Outside Lands festival is set to return for its 17th edition, bringing a dynamic lineup of artists to Golden Gate Park from August 8-10. Organizers today announced a stacked lineup with a slew of major electronic artists, including John Summit, Jamie xx, Black Coffee, Gesaffelstein, Claude VonStroke, Floating Points, BLOND:ISH, Dombresky and EDM.com Class of 2024 trio Levity. A number of them will perform in the festival's prized SOMA dance area, which will return to Marx

Ultra returns to Miami's Bayfront Park this weekend, celebrating 25 years as one of electronic dance music's most influential festivals. A playground for culture-defining moments, Ultra in 2025 will feature a headlining performance from Skrillex, who is returning for his first solo performance in a decade. Elsewhere on the festival's historic 25th anniversary lineup are pioneering artists like Hardwell, Zeds Dead, Pendulum, deadmau5 and Tiësto alongside modern superstars like Martin Garrix. The

The variation we all needed of a beautiful track that was meant to be enjoyed without percussion. We (I) were (was) absolutely blown away when I read the title of this release when it came up on our (my) radar. I’m always super expectant when I hear about new music from Chicane, perhaps one of the most defining producers of the Electronic genre, who you may know best for his iconic ‘Saltwater’ track. And I’ve got to say, from his last year’s album Trampolines, although it was all very go

Internationally renowned electronic duo Vicetone teams up with superstar singer-songwriter Linney for their latest single, “Opposites,” out now via Departed Records. Combining Vicetone’s signature melodic soundscapes with Linney’s emotive vocal delivery, “Opposites” is a heartfelt anthem celebrating the beauty of unexpected connections. Built around an infectious melody and anthemic production, “Opposites” explores the magnetic push-and-pull of a relationship that defies logic but thrives on che

If you’re a fan you’ll be moved to tears by this one. Only a few days in the year have the fortune of being Above & Beyond release days. And I guess March 21st is extra lucky, since we celebrated the release of the first single lifted from their upcoming album Bigger Than All Of Us. This also makes last Friday the first day in something like seven years since we’ve had lifted singles from an album of theirs. Above & Beyond have a history of pulling the curtains on incredible sing

Deborah de Luca has released her much-anticipated album, Hard Pop Vol. 2, a robust 25-track showcase of her techno expertise. Dropped via Smilax Records and distributed by ADA Music Italy, the album offers another thrilling compilation that tests the limits of the genre. Building on the foundations laid by its predecessor, it delivers a dynamic mix of rave energy and finely crafted grooves. Production and Style: Hard Drums, Dark Vocals, and Studio Innovation De Luca demonstrates her skil

Madeon has been quiet on his socials lately and for good reason. We know he’s been in the studio working on the next era for his project. He confirmed just this morning that the Gap Year is officially over. Nantes native will be officially debuting the third installment of his project this coming fall. He posted on his socials that on October 3rd, 2025, Red Rocks Amphitheater in Denver, Colorado will host the first performance of the not-yet-released name of the era. Along with the announcem

Julian Jordan is back with a powerful new release, ‘Push’, a track that originated from a viral social post where he shared multiple IDs with fans. Among the options, ‘Push’ quickly became the clear favorite, generating massive hype and ultimately earning its place as the first official release from that selection. Renowned for his high-energy fusion of bass house, electro, techno, and UK garage, Julian Jordan has remained a defining force in dance music for over a decade. His ability to evo

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The world of electronic dance music is about to witness the rise of a young prodigy. 13-year-old DJ sensation Dario Di Bona has just released his debut single ‘Jaded’ through record label Tankfloor/WMG, marking the beginning of what promises to be an extraordinary career. Born in Padua, Italy, and raised in Geneva, Switzerland, Dario discovered his passion for electronic music at the tender age of four. A vacation to Ibiza first ignited his love for DJing when he was mesmerized by a beach club p

Brazilian authorities have apprehended and formally charged an individual implicated in a sophisticated scheme involving the fraudulent upload of over 400 counterfeit music tracks to the Spotify platform. The accused, whose identity remains undisclosed, is alleged to have amassed approximately $65,000 through the manipulation of streaming statistics, garnering over 28 million plays.   The arrest, a culmination of “Operation Out of Tune,” was executed by Cyber Gaeco, the cybercrime division o

Amid a festival landscape increasingly shaped by consolidation and corporate takeover, four independent trailblazers have banded together to flip the script by offering a "golden ticket" designed to make the 2025 festival season one to remember. The founders of four of California's most celebrated independent music festivals, Desert Hearts, Same Same But Different, Northern Nights and Joshua Tree, have announced the launch of the indepenDANCE Pass, an unprecedented $599 general admission ticket

Marco Carola returns to Pacha Ibiza this summer with another season of his long-running Music On residency. From May 16 through October 10, the Italian house and techno mainstay will take over the iconic club every Friday night, curating a full program of events that runs for nearly five months straight. More than twenty dates have been confirmed, each hosted by Carola himself with a rotating list of international guests joining him along the way. This marks Carola’s fifth consecutive year holdi

Revolution 93.5 FM, Miami’s premier Dance music station, is partnering with the InterContinental Miami Hotel in support of the Winter Music Conference (WMC), to bring an unmissable Miami Music Week experience. For many years, Revolution 93.5 has been a dedicated collaborator of WMC, and in celebration of the conference’s 35th anniversary, the station continues its tradition of curating standout events that reflect Miami’s vibrant Electronic Dance music scene. This year, Revolution 93.5 FM return

2025’s edition of Sonus Croatia takes another bold step up with a raft of international line-up additions. Taking place on the pristine shores of Pag Island from August 17 – 21, 2025, this foremost Adriatic escape – in partnership with the world’s leading live events experience creator, Insomniac – bolsters the programme further with a slew of additional DJs and live acts from across the electronic spectrum.   Amongst these new additions are tech house titan Andrea Oliva, CLR founder Chris Lie

Paco Osuna’s already iconic NOW HERE kicks off the season by curating all three rooms of the world’s best club, Hï Ibiza, on Saturdays, May 3 and 10.   Before starting his fourth year in the Club Room, Paco Osuna will take charge of programming two Saturdays at Hï, presenting an extraordinary NOW HERE night in The Theatre and inviting the powerhouse collective Blackworks to the Club Room. Following the success of last year’s two takeovers, Paco returns in 2025, ready to deliver an avant-gar

On Friday, March 21st, secondary ticketing marketplace StubHub filed for an initial public offering (IPO) with the SEC, aiming for a valuation of $16.5 billion. As a pioneer in online ticket reselling, StubHub reported gross merchandise sales (GMS)—the total amount customers paid for transactions and fulfillment—of $8.7 billion in 2024. This marked a 27% increase from the previous year. The company facilitated the sale of more than 40 million tickets from over 1 million unique sellers across

Kobalt, the biggest independent music publisher in the world, is proud to announce its relationship with Anyma, the famous electronic music artist and visionary live performer whose immersive shows are captivating people all over the world. Anyma’s recent sold-out eight-night residency at the groundbreaking Sphere Las Vegas happened at the same time as this exciting new partnership. So many people wanted to see him perform that the engagement was extended to 12 dates, so even more fans could se

Just weeks after completing a historic sold-out residency at the Vegas Sphere, Anyma has signed an exclusive global publishing deal with Kobalt, a strategic move that seeks to elevate his flourishing Afterlife empire. The timing of the announcement mirrors a growing shift in how electronic dance music is valued, not just by fans and festivals, but by the industry’s most powerful financial participants. Recent months have seen the genre’s most iconic figures turn heads with blockbuster catalog sa

Ultra Music Festival is back for its monumental 25th anniversary, and you don’t have to miss a single beat! From March 28 to 30, fans around the world can tune in and experience the magic of Miami’s most legendary electronic music festival with Ultra Live. Whether you’re craving the energy of the Main Stage, the underground vibes of RESISTANCE MegaStructure and Cove, or the diverse sounds of the Live and Worldwide Stages, Ultra’s got you covered with an immersive multi-channel livestream experie

Spotify has introduced a new personalized playlist designed to help users discover upcoming concerts in their area. Each week, the playlist features 30 songs from artists set to perform nearby, along with event details and ticket links. This initiative is made possible through Spotify’s partnerships with ticketing services like Ticketmaster, Eventbrite, DICE, and AXS. The “Concerts Near You” playlist refreshes every Wednesday. Similar to Spotify’s other personalized playlists, “Concerts Near