Dance Music News

It’s time to go down memory lane, with a new sound that invites you to look forward simultaneously. To all of those who crave a faster tune today, we’ve got the answer. Berlin-based DJ and producer Macon is celebrating release day today with a brand-new track, ‘Bulletproof,’ released on both the renowned Spinnin’ Records and Crash Your Sound labels. His single comes mere days after he landed an official remix for Tiësto’s ‘Drifting’. A Grammy-nominated producer who has worked with indust

The windy city shines away into solace, while giving us one last hurrah for the summer of 2024. We danced all season and went to incredible venues that showcased premier acts in the EDM scene. And now, we have come back to Arc Music Festival in Chicago. This one feels extra inspiring as this weekend marks a year since I’ve been a writer for EDMTunes (Yayyyy!). And, after four fantastic times I have stepped into Union Park, this is the first time I am able to write a review for Arc Music Festival

Following two sold-out festivals in 2024, ULTRA Worldwide will return to Australia next April for back-to-back events in Gold Coast’s Southport and Melbourne. ULTRA Beach Gold Coast will return to Southport for its sophomore edition on Friday April 11, 2025, at the picturesque Broadwater Parklands. The single-stage event will feature an impressive lineup of award-winning, international, chart-topping DJs and performers. And on Saturday April 12, 2025, ULTRA Australia will once again touch down i

[DEEP]Search radio show by Laurent Garnier will be broadcast exclusively on the French public music radio station FIP, starting Saturday 7th of September from 10pm to 12.30am CET every first Saturday of the month. [DEEP]Search offers a carefully chosen selection of tracks and each show will be a new musical adventure, a passionate quest through the latest releases to unearth hidden treasures, with no blinkers, no limits, no preconceived ideas, a programme that transcends genres and trends, i

Up-and-coming talents in the electronic music space, this one is for you. Have always dreamt of flying to Los Angeles and producing music on some of the most iconic studios in the city. Well, thanks to AIAIAI and Pirate Studios now it can become reality. But, who is who? AIAIAI is a globally renowned Danish audio company. Pirate Studios is a leading global network of recording and performance spaces. The two companies aim to support the artists of tomorrow by increasing access to creative space

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The sun is shining, skatimal is blasting and the summer of 2024 belongs to Gifta. Phase Records head honcho and self-professed skatimal pusher; the heart-of-gold DJ and freshly released producer has made her mark this festival season, establishing herself as a true champion of drum and bass and a widely loved fearless leader. Some make bass music, Gifta lives and breathes it. Approaching every aspect of her craft with relentless energy, she vibrates with a burning passion for the sound and t

AIAIAI has announced a unique partnership with Pirate Studios, a leading global network of recording and performance spaces. This collaboration aims to support the artists of tomorrow by increasing access to creative spaces and tools. In an ongoing effort to support the artists of tomorrow, AIAIAI and Pirate Studios are joining forces to launch a competition that will unlock opportunities for emerging creatives the world over. The first iteration of this competition is for one lucky hip hop

Today, DJ Tennis and Ashee reveal their new collaborative project Tenashee, along with A/V installation SUPERPOSITION in partnership with lauded visual artist MAOTIK. The installation has been unveiled at London’s W1 Studios, and will remain in place throughout September, with the Tenashee live A/V show to debut on September 19. A concept as at home in galleries and cultural spaces as it is in the live environment, this marks only the beginning of Tenashee’s story and evolution. The Tenashee

Alesso & David Guetta – Never Going Home Tonight Two of the biggest names in electronic music, Alesso and David Guetta, team up to deliver ‘Never Going Home Tonight,’ a progressive house anthem with an infectious melody. Their combined talents shine through in this high-energy track that feels destined for mainstages worldwide, as the duo masterfully blends euphoric build-ups with uplifting drops. Armin van Buuren & Hardwell – Follow The Light In what can only be described as a dream tea

Originally released on Studio !K7 Records in 1998, Peter Kruder and Richard Dorfmeister’s ground breaking release, ‘The K&D Sessions’ reset the bar for what could be achieved in a compilation – selling over a million copies. ‘The K&D Sessions’ now celebrates its momentous 25th Anniversary milestone with a limited 6LP / 3CD box set release mastered and cut by LA luminary Bernie Grundman that includes a collectable 40-page booklet containing unseen photography and archival notes from the

Discover the electrifying new track ‘The Heat’ on New Music Friday! Experience the dynamic collaboration between Brazilian sensation Alok and emerging Irish-Jamaican star Jazzy. Tune in to this infectious beat on your preferred streaming platform and get ready to hit the dance floor. Let us know how much you love moving to this rhythm! ‘The Heat’ As the summer festival season comes to an end, ‘The Heat’ is a standout track with its vibrant, high-energy beats, offering the perfect s

Legend has it that Lost Lands was so loud last year that it tore a hole in the festival's grounds—until now. Later this month, Excision will welcome Subtronics, NERO, Rusko, Deathpact and many more to his flagship festival in Ohio. Despite the 2024 edition of Lost Lands selling out in record time, the dubstep juggernaut and his team have not held back with regard to improvements to the Jurassic-themed outing. With just over two weeks to go, they've pulled back the curtain on the festival's newes

With his new single, Mat Zo has flipped the switch on a disco fever dream, fusing nostalgic electro house with contemporary production elements in a call to all dancefloor denizens. The renowned producer's latest is a journey to the not so distant past, firmly placing us in the heart of the early electro house heyday. Out now on mau5trap, "Disco Boy" pays homage to a time when the genre was bursting onto the scene with a sound that felt both new and exhilarating. However, his latest offering is

Despite performing on the world’s biggest stages, from Coachella to Glastonbury, Fred again.. has the profound ability to make the monumental feel deeply personal. In his earlier Actual Life albums, the superstar producer captures the rawness of the human experience by turning everyday moments into powerful, visceral dance tracks. Using samples recorded from real-life interactions, he's built his reputation on producing music that makes fans feel like they were in the room with him at every turn

Despite performing on the world’s biggest stages, from Coachella to Glastonbury, Fred again.. has the profound ability to make the monumental feel deeply personal. In his earlier Actual Life albums, the superstar producer captures the rawness of the human experience by turning everyday moments into powerful, visceral dance tracks. Using samples recorded from real-life interactions, he's built his reputation on producing music that makes fans feel like they were in the room with him at every turn

With her new EP, Linney reminds us why we dance: not to forget, but to remember differently. The red-hot producer and singer-songwriter blends haunting house beats with introspective lyricism in We Dance, which reimagines the dancefloor as a space where the spirits of past pain pirouette with present joy. She brilliantly invites us to join this dance—not as spectators, but as active participants in our own healing. "To me, this record is about music having the ability to transform tragedy and tu

S2O, the world’s largest water music festival, made a splash in New York City this Labor Day Weekend. Held at the iconic Brooklyn Mirage, the two-day event brought together thousands of revelers for a unique and unforgettable experience. Presented by Pulse Events, this was the first time that the water festival took place in the U.S. and based off of this weekend, it was a major success. Since its inception in 2015, the event brand has become the world’s biggest Songkran/Thai New Year celebratio

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

Insomniac just revealed the lineup for the return of its newest festival series, Forever Midnight, set to return to Los Angeles this New Year’s Eve. Taking place Tuesday, December 31st, 2024 at the LA Convention Center, the event will provide the perfect soundtrack to ring in the new year. Curated by three massive stages this year, including The Factory 93, Club Space Miami, and its newest edition, Take it Outside, Forever Midnight 2024 will welcome artists Chris Lake, Diplo, Duke Dumont, T

Get ready, Dance music fans! Two of the biggest names in Electronic music, Armin van Buuren and Hardwell, are about to drop a massive new track. Titled ‘Follow The Light’, the collaboration will land this Friday, September 6th, and it’s already making waves across the EDM scene. A Collaboration for the Ages Armin and Hardwell need no introduction. These iconic producers have both shaped the sound of modern Electronic Dance music, and now, they’re joining forces once again. If you’ve been

Amelie Lens and Charlotte de Witte, two lynchpins of today's techno scene, are joining forces for their first-ever collaborative performances, the DJs announced today. Renowned for their commanding stage presence and fearless audacity to push the tempo to the bleeding edge onstage, Lens and de Witte are combining their talents to deliver an unforgettable experience for fans. They've confirmed a pair of b2b DJ sets at Flanders Expo in Ghent, Belgium on January 31st and February 1st, 2025. It's a

Exciting news for techno music fans, Charlotte de Witte and Amelie Lens have revealed their upcoming joint performance at Flanders Expo in Ghent, Belgium. The anticipation has been building for weeks with teasers on social media and hidden messages during their shows, but now the secret is out. We thought it was a single, but now we know it’s much more! This special event is set to be an unparalleled highlight in the techno world. Flanders Expo will be transformed into the biggest techno t

It’s probably one of the most anticipated albums of this year. Fred again.. “ten days” is out at midnight in your time zone. To celebrate the release, Fred again has personally sent the album to various users who have set up listening sessions around the world. We were at one of them. And we listened to it but, more important, we felt it. But, let’s take it slow. Fred again.. has carved out a unique niche for himself, blending intimate, personal narratives with pulsating beats and nonstop drum

Raving in the dead of winter isn't for the faint of heart. Groups of friends huddle as teeth chatter and breath illuminates in puffy clouds, anxiously waiting to enter the venue and defrost in the warmth of the dancefloor. Those days could be over now, thanks to Boiler Room's new Autumn/Winter 2024 merch collection, which is designed to keep you both cozy and stylish when clubbing in the colder months. Its designs derive from photographs by The Cobrasnake at Boiler Room's recent World Tour Londo