Dance Music News

After taking two years off from Bangers, GRiZ is back with the seventh installment in his EP series with three fresh bangers. Since the first Bangers EP in 2019, he has dropped 17 creative tunes that deviate from his usual, highly-instrumental work and focus more on the heavy side of his live shows. With [7], that total climbs to twenty. The 3-track EP features new tracks “Laser Fire” and “MEGAZORD,” the latter of which features collaborator ProbCause who has become a full time touring member o

GRiZ has released nearly an album a year, with nine albums since his debut End of the World Party in 2011. With such a constant and consistent output, not to mention touring schedule, you’d think he would take some time to slow down every once in a while. But no, his next album is already on its way with the first single, “Your Light,” out today. Chasing The Golden Hour returns for Part 4, the second in the series to come out as an album. (Pt 1 released in 2015 as a mixtape, while the second mi

It's been a long, quiet year for fans of GRiZ, but those attending Burning Man will see that his creative flame has far from extinguished. Beloved for his funk-infused dubstep and high-energy live shows, GRiZ in June 2023 announced an indefinite hiatus from music, citing a desire to travel and spend more time with loved ones. "Life is really good, and often I make myself too busy to see just where I am and how far the project has come," he said at the time. "I'm following my gut instincts so for

As he continues to mount his comeback, GRiZ is teaming up with Wooli to give their collaborative track, “Chaos Theory,” its long-awaited official release. The pair of bass heavyweights announced on social media today that the coveted ID will arrive this Friday, May 30, after nearly a year of waiting since Wooli began teasing the high-flying dubstep tune in his live sets. Featuring a custom vocal from Overwatch and Assassin’s Creed voice actor Boris Hiestand, “Chaos Theory” lands as a cinematic

With his two-year performance hiatus nearly over, GRiZ is giving fans another chance to “reconnect” with him on stage this fall. The funky bass favorite today announced two doubleheader arena events touching down in Chicago and San Francisco, just weeks after he makes his grand return to the stage at his own curated Valley of the Seven Stars festival. Dubbed “Re:Connect,” the headline run kicks off at Chicago’s Wintrust Arena on October 31 and November 1, where GRiZ will be joined in support b

GRL GANG has returned with Wreck The Halls, Vol. 2, a compilation made by women in dance music — intended to play out loudly this holiday season and beyond! This year, the compilation series is stacked as ever with emerging talent: Kenzie Black, REMETI, Shmell, Dxstinie, AK Renny, ENTITY, and AIXI featuring STILLONIT. Wreck The Halls, Vol. 2 offers a mix of uplifting, melodic productions, as well as heavier selects and an assortment of house grooves. MORE: GRL GANG Ends Year On High Note with

Adopted from Guatemala at a young age and raised in New York, Gromo has evolved into a producer who’s not afraid to blend his love for rock and roll, hip hop, and heavy metal into thrilling electronic music tracks. He has studied at NYU’s prestigious Clive Davis Institute; traveled the world performing Ultra events in Miami, Europe, and throughout Asia; and collaborated with artists such as pop singer Rhea Raj and producer/singer-songwriter Hush.  Now, he’s gearing up for his ‘Vortex’ EP, sh

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Following last August’s announcement of a long-term deal with Defected, legendary UK dance act Groove Armada revealed the first music with Free Jam EP on Defected’s sub-label DFTD. Following a run of successful club and festival appearances for Defected and Glitterbox, Groove Armada will continue to headline Defected’s international roster of events, while releasing new music that spans house and disco, demonstrating the sonic diversity of Defected’s label repertoire. Showcasing their club prof

The biggest lineup in Groove Cruise history happening on the largest premier floating dance music festival! What more could one need? Even before the artist names dropped earlier this month, the ever-growing music festival was already more than 75% sold out. Since its inception 20 years ago, the genuine and hard working team behind the event have only pushed themselves with how to make it bigger and better. And, as of yesterday, the festival is OFFICIALLY sold out for its upcoming year. If y

The universe of dance music festivals is filled with amazing events, and most people would think first of Ultra Music Festival, EDC Vegas, and Tomorrowland. These festivals have incredible lineups, huge layouts, and outstanding production, but at the end of the day, they’re just music festivals. Groove Cruise is something more than that, and more comparable to Tomorrowland or Burning Man because it’s an A-to-Z experience. After attending Groove Cruise 2025, it’s easy to see why the event just ad

It’s officially 2025, which means it’s just weeks away from Groove Cruise 2025. Not only is it one of the first music festivals of the new year each year, but it has become an annual retreat for thousands that flock to Florida to escape to a magical fantasyland called Groove Cruise. Whether you’re a first-timer virgin or you’ve been on Groove Cruise before, we compiled a list of things to know before you go, so you can be ready on January 23, 2025. People don’t f*** around with the themes

What’s even better than a three-day rave featuring the biggest names electronic music has to offer? A three-day rave featuring the biggest names has to offer on a boat to Jamaica. Enter: Groove Cruise 2025. Featuring massive industry names like MEDUZA, James Hype, Eric Prydz, Seven Lions, Nicole Moudaber & more, Groove Cruise is entering its biggest year yet. For the first time ever, the Groove Cruise will be aboard Royal Caribbean’s “Allure of the Seas,” part of the liners massive, award wi

We are now about halfway through 2024, which means we’re a little over six months to go before the sold-out Groove Cruise 2025 sets sail on the gigantic Allure of the Seas. While the ship, destination, and lineup have all been announced, there are still plenty of goodies to trickle out as the date approaches. One thing that Groove Cruisers eagerly anticipate is the announcement of the daily costume themes. Each day and night features a fun theme, and the Groove Cruisers do not mess around. You’l

After a stunning edition of Cruise Cruise 2024 and Groove Cruise 2025 right around the corner, we can now start planning for Groove Cruise 2026, now that official dates have been released. For the third consecutive year, Groove Cruise will claim its title as the world’s largest floating music festival, embarking on its 38th sailing from January 22-26, 2026, taking captains (attendees) to an exciting new destination shrouded in mystery. Watch the Groove Cruise Miami 2026 trailer HERE. About G

Whet Travel has just unveiled the lineup for Groove Cruise Cabo 2022: The Ascension. Sailing from Los Angeles to Cabo San Lucas on the Norwegian Jewel from October 19 to October 24, The Ascension marks Groove Cruise’s first appearance on the West Coast in four years. This year’s voyage will be headlined by Claude VonStroke, Desert Hearts, Gareth Emery, Said the Sky, Acraze, Blond:ish, Joel Corry, Mitis and a surprise guest. In the past, Groove Cruise has trended toward house and trance music, t

What’s exceptionally cool about Groove Cruise and the Whet Travel team is that they consistently learning and improving. They’re walking around the ship listening and asking for feedback. After each sailing, they put out an intensive survey asking for all different types of feedback, positive and negative. The hosts are in the Facebook groups and chats asking new and veteran attendees with how and WHO they want the next year(s) of GC to go. And for this upcoming sail, set for January 23-27, 2025

Whet Travel’s flagship event, Groove Cruise, which sails from Miami on Thursday, January 23, 2025, is pleased to announce its 2025 Whet Foundation philanthropic initiatives. The Whet Foundation is a Florida-based 501c3 organization. It strives to uplift the lives of those less fortunate in a fun and engaging way while positively affecting an entire generation. The organization believes in making an impact through various initiatives. These include Destination Donation, Mental Health Awareness, C

Get ready for Groove Cruise Miami 2026 set for the fantastic destination of Nassau! Join the virgins, veterans, and all you call family from January 22-26, 2026. What’s more, the world’s largest floating music festival sets sail on Royal Caribbean’s incredible Wonder of the Seas. Currently the biggest cruise ship when it comes to staterooms. GC always finds a way to top their previous year, and 2026 is shaping up to be absolutely historic. Get ready for a whole new level of amazing with top-notc

Groove Synthesis has announced the 3rd Wave 8M – a compact desktop synthesiser to a more accessible price point, without compromising on sound quality or core features. Building on the success of the flagship 24-voice 3rd Wave models 24K and 24M, the new 8M features 8 voices of polyphony and bi-timbral operation in a streamlined desktop format. Priced at $1,999 USD, the 8M delivers the same premium sound quality and cutting-edge synthesis capabilities that have made Groove Synthesis a favour

Heritage Listed unveils his newest project, ‘Feelin It EP,’ a five-track House collection via his label, Basics Recordings. With a versatile approach as a Producer, DJ, and label owner, he continues to build a presence on the Electronic Music scene, guided by a clear sense of direction and purpose. As he steps out with this latest release, he further aligns his creativity with a forward-thinking mindset: continuing to carve a sonic identity where grooving beats and melodic nuance meet, offering

In the words of Kaytranada, "Timeless music, that's all it is..." The generational producer has always possessed a knack for crafting music that seamlessly bridges the past and present. Whether showcasing his encyclopedic knowledge of R&B and soul or collaborating with the music industry's corps d'elite, Kaytranada effortlessly fuses his deep musical heritage with contemporary innovation and allows his music to transcend the test of time. That's showcased beautifully in the Canadian beatsmit

What’s even better than an EDM festival on a cruise to the Caribbean? An EDM festival on a cruise to the Caribbean with the number one DJ in the world, James Hype. EDMHouseNetwork interviewed Hype onboard Groove Cruise 2025 about his path to DJ’ing superstardom & more. Be sure to catch the full interview below: Q1: “Just to start off, you mentioned how Groove Cruise is a very different environment. It’s kind of like a festival, but an organized festival. How do you curate your set for someth

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Scottish DJ and producer Grum just unveiled his third single of the year, titled ‘Homelands’, on his brand new Being label. The artist presents us with a fun and synth-heavy progressive House track. ‘Homelands’ A journey that needs no words, ‘Homelands’ takes us home with a wide array of melodies and euphoric synths. The upbeat and whimsical tone of the track differentiates it from its predecessors ‘Never Leave You’ and ‘Amnesia’, which fall under Electro and Breakbeat. Grum re