Dance Music News

Arguably the longest a song has been an ID for. In your face, Eric Prydz! If you ever thought, “I was born too late to enjoy a new piece of Classical music“, sit down, you’re not going to believe this. In what might just be the world record for the most years a track has stayed an ID, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart just put out a new tune — over two entire centuries after his time as a famous composer. A few days ago, Leipzig municipal libraries in Germany revealed their discovery of a previous

OVAVA Music continue their global growth with their highly anticipated fifth release by label head Ollie Mundy. Following a successful summer launch earlier this year the Melodic House imprint has celebrated a series of top 10 hits and the expansion of its international fanbase. Setting the tone for an electrifying experience, Ollie’s latest track ‘Nothing’ boasts a dynamic and robust sound that will instantly captivate listeners. Representing a significant milestone Ollie Mundy drops his first

Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) announces top-tier artists to its Conference programme, including Amelie Lens & Charlotte de Witte, Marlon Hoffstadt, Reinier Zonneveld, Kölsch, and more. In exclusive panels at ADE Pro, they will reveal the secret behind their international success. These defining names in electronic music join the Conference lineup alongside recently announced tech experts, who will help you reach new audiences in innovative ways. With less than three weeks to go until the ADE P

GNDHI, the eclectic artist and multi-instrumentalist returns with his newest track ‘Bangalore’. Renowned for pushing boundaries and infusing global soundscapes, GNDHI delivers a club anthem that embodies the lively essence of his hometown. ‘Bangalore’ showcases GNDHI’s mastery in integrating cultural motifs with electronic music, combining South Indian Konnakol vocal rhythms to create a unique experience like no other. The track kicks off with intricate melodies and an energetic baile influence.

When it comes to the magic conjured by an artist and the venue in which they perform, there may not be a better alliance than Of The Trees and AREA15. The EDM.com Class of 2024 inductee, a rising superstar, has quickly emerged as one of the electronic music community's brightest artists at the intersection of sound design and visual storytelling. He recently announced his largest headlining tour yet, "Moonglade." The expansive tour will send Of The Trees to a slew of major venues from coast to c

Hailing from Bangalore, India, rising music producer GNDHI has officially bequeathed an infectious tribute to his beloved hometown. Titled with warm-hearted adequacy, “Bangalore” materializes a tightly mixed and expertly rhythmic addition to GNDHI’s growing music catalog. The one-off dance cut, released in partnership between Sunset Entertainment and Create Music Group, effectively capitalizes on an ear-grabbing brass sequence upheld by intricate tribal percussion. A trained drummer, percuss

Earlier this week, media giant Billboard released an article that made serious allegations against several music festivals, including North Coast Music Festival. However, these claims were later proven to be incorrect. The claims in question were that at least two festivals — North Coast and Lost Lands — had been selling part of their inventory tickets to Lyte as a way to scalp on a bit of extra revenue, as opposed to selling them themselves from their official first-hand website. After furt

Lo-fi dance aficionado Mild Minds, born Benjamin David, has set forth his second consecutive single in 2024 on ODESZA’s internationally acclaimed Foreign Family Collective. Coined “TEARDROPS,” the fluttery new house cut arrives fresh on the heels of Mild Minds’ summer-issued FFC offering, “IN YOUR EYES,” featuring fellow Melbourne producer edapollo. In an announcement tied to his latest delivery, Mild Minds has officially confirmed the slow-burning yet surefire culmination of his sophomore studi

It was just August when Fred again.. announced his highly anticipated “places we’ve never been tour” across North America. Time is flying, and I can’t believe he is halfway there. places we’ve never been tour Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the “places we’ve never been tour”. This weekend, the tour will make a stop in East Troy with a double headline performance by the incredible Fred. After rocking Wisconsin, he will hit Detroit and hope to deliver electrifying shows in T

UKF is thrilled to present an exclusive extract from How You Make Me Feel by Sherif Dhaimish & Mark O’Donnell, the forthcoming book celebrating the life and legacy of Marcus Intalex, one of drum & bass’ most pioneering and beloved figures. From his early days DJing in Burnley to his transformative years on the Manchester rave scene, Marcus became a beacon for the drum & bass community worldwide, while also effortlessly moving into techno with his Trevino alias. The book chronicles hi

Impactful moments manifest when music and education collide, which The LIFE Stream Project knows well. The team behind the charitable electronic music event organizer has announced "FLORESCENCE," a benefit concert to support End Overdose in their mission to combat overdose deaths. Hosted by V.OKAY, the show will feature performances by Bella Renee, JAWNS, So Sus, Jampagne and more. Scheduled for October 12th, the show will also stream live from Phoenix's Egyptian Motor Hotel, complete with a ret

Seriously asking, is there anything this man cannot do?! It’s incredible just how gifted Nick Chicane is. Once famous for his timeless classic ‘Saltwater‘, which is widely considered one of the core tracks of Trance and Dance music of all time, he hasn’t stopped releasing music year after year, for over a quarter of a century. As far as Beatport goes, Nick’s discography has accrued to about 1,000 releases. (!). Chicane’s impressive catalogue offers more than a couple gems, and while ‘Sal

Ahead of his long-awaited debut album, NOLIMIT, Knock2 is not-so-ironically pushing the limits of his artistry with its lead single, "feel U luv Me." Out now by way of 88rising, the scintillating track was first teased in his performances at HARD Summer and Lollapalooza and quickly became a coveted release amid the furious rise of EDM.com Class of 2023 star. "feel U luv Me" blends high-energy bass house with euphoric vocals, propelling through a the kind of infectiously dynamic chord progressio

This one is a beautiful respectful, and powerful tribute. Props. We’re excited to share his with you all. NITTI, the GRAMMY-winning artist, has been on a roll lately, experimenting with a unique blend of Rock and Electronic music. And before you look away, trust us — he actually makes it work. Over the summer, he released viral remixes of iconic Rock and Metal anthems, including Slipknot’s ‘Duality’ and System of a Down’s ‘Chop Suey!’. After experimenting with some Rocktronic tracks, suc

Listen to a banging body of work which just came out today. If you’re a fan of high-intensity four-on-the-floors, come this way. After patiently crafting his sound for eight years, Diskull has finally released his debut album, I’m The Beat. This highly anticipated piece showcases a rich blend of Deep House, Bass House, UK Garage, and a plethora of genres translated to a fine degree of Tech House, which all pay homage to Diskull’s musical influences. The release of the album is not only a

Disgustingly good. No other words do justice. High energy Friday from what we can see. And we’ll add even more fuel to the fire. You may know German legend Paul van Dyk as a pillar of Dance music for his contributions to Trance, but he loves making music in general. Dance music with no last names. That’s what he told us in our interview with him at least! And on that same line, to celebrate the 100th release on his VANDIT Alternative label, Paul has teamed up with the talented Tec

This one’s for all those looking to kick off the weekend in style. Have a listen to this piece. Alex Kislov, a talented DJ and music producer from Chicago, is on the brink of releasing his debut album, Dream Sequence. As a taste of what’s to come, Kislov has lifted the veil on an entrancing single from the collection, which he’s called ‘Time Stops‘. Kislov’s music has been gaining traction in the industry, with his tracks being played on major radio shows and podcasts. Recently, he also

ONHELL is an up-and-coming name in the Bass genre and he has also developed a reputation for being a great underground event DJ/producer. On September 13th, ONHELL released his most cutting-edge and culturally influential EP to date, juntos, on Zeds Dead‘s Deadbeats label. In fact, this four-track juntos EP serves as the artist’s main goal of beautifully integrating world music influences and Bass fusion, setting a unique yet fresh precedent for bass music as a whole. The EP’s ingenious blend of

One of the most requested IDs of the summer is finally here. ‘Yes B!tch’ arrives on John Summit’s Experts Only Imprint. Spanish selector Danny Avila is known for creating Tech House weapons. His previous Experts Only release, ‘Chase The Sun (VIP)’ lit up dancefloors globally as Avila brought his sound to the international masses. He is joined by rising American DJ and producer Sam WOLFE, an artist whose chart-topping releases have seen support from Joseph Capriati, Richie Hawtin, and Marco Carol

The innovative producer G-Space is is making a name for himself as an artist who continues to enhance his musical style producing outstanding tracks with influences from Funk, Jazz, Trap, Glitch, and Bass. On September 19th, G-Space released his latest five-track Dark Matter EP, out via the HypnoVizion record label. Dark Matter brings out G-Space’s knack for creating stellar sounds for any original piece of music. In this case, this new EP of his allows him to explore parts of the bass music gen

Is it deja vu? Sadly, no, it’s another incredible show forced to be rescheduled due to the impending Hurricane Helene. The Caverns in Tennessee announced today that they had to shut down operations for the Eli Brown takeover this weekend September 27th and 28th. The popular Bristol-based Techno DJ would’ve been the second Techno act this year in the venue. As we remember, Hard Techno High Priestess Sara Landry had her ritualistic takeover in late June. Hurricane Helene Expected to m

Out today is the highly anticipated collaboration from visionary producer and composer Aaron Hibell and Melodic Afro innovator Alex Wann, entitled ‘set me free.‘ Released via Astralwerks, the collaboration highlights the unique talents of both artists, merging Hibell’s cinematic, emotive production style with Wann’s signature deep percussive rhythms, creating a powerful, melodic track that is both captivating and forward-thinking. Here’s what Aaron Hibell had to say about the creation

After a full summer of headlining some of the nation’s biggest festivals and teasing their collaborations to fans around the country, the time is finally here. LSZEE (LSDREAM and CloZee), two of Bass music’s most beloved, preeminent stars are proud to share their magnum opus with the world. Freshly out in the world, the self-titled collaborative album is a must-listen. The two are following up the album release with two sold-out shows, headlining Red Rocks shows on October 5th and 6th, follo

OVAVA Music continue their global growth with their highly anticipated fifth release by label head Ollie Mundy. Following a successful summer launch earlier this year the Melodic House imprint has celebrated a series of top 10 hits and the expansion of its international fanbase. Setting the tone for an electrifying experience, Ollie’s latest track ‘Nothing’ boasts a dynamic and robust sound that will instantly captivate listeners. Representing a significant milestone Ollie Mundy drops his fir

Today, award-winning artist and producer Ben Böhmer shares his highly anticipated third studio album, Bloom. The 11-track LP, which brings his innate skill and passion for songwriting and composing to the foreground, is out now via Ninja Tune. Ben has delivered Bloom as a confident reassertion of his improvisational origins as a songwriter. Despite the success of over 1 billion streams, one of the most-viewed live electronic sets on YouTube (34M+ views), and performing over 200 times in 2022,