Dance Music News

On May 2nd, two of Europe’s most dynamic techno forces—Nicolas Julian and AIROD— unleash their highly anticipated collaboration “Real Shit”, released via Nicolas Julian’s own imprint, Backlog.   “Real Shit” is a high-octane techno weapon: hard-hitting, raw, and perfectly crafted for peak-time moments. Built on thunderous kick drums, distorted vocal snippets, and acid-soaked synth lines, the track captures the urgent spirit of underground rave culture while pushing the boundaries of modern hard

Rave On is a new drama film on Berlin’s techno scene. Today, the trailer for the movie is out now. The film is written and directed by Nikias Chryssos and Viktor Jakovleski. The film follows Berin music producer, Kosmo (Aaron Altaras), as he tries to deliver his new vinyl record to a legendary DJ at a notorious techno club. What begins as a simple task transforms into an existential rave odyssey through Berlin’s club scene. The film blends a fictional narrative with a guerrilla documentary appro

Earlier today, the Brooklyn Mirage was gearing up for an incredible opening weekend, hosting Hard Techno High Priestess Sara Landry for her Eternalism tour stop in New York. Sadly, their official Instagram account released a statement informing attendees that the show for tonight has been canceled due to an inspection deadline. The New Brooklyn Mirage The megavenue, which has been under new management since last year, has been under construction for the 2025 season. The Brooklyn

Nora En Pure’s Purified event at Jungle Island during Miami Music Week 2025 was a sold-out show that took place on Thursday, March 27, 2025. The South African DJ known for her deep house sound took her Purified brand to the tropical and unique setting of Jungle Island located on Watson Island, Miami. Now, you can listen to DJ Mag’s special recording of Nora En Pure’s set from this event premiered on YouTube. She treated the crowd to a two-hour set and played some of her latest Enormous Tunes tra

Speaking with EDM Maniac, Koco Nikki shares her journey from Los Angeles to Las Vegas, where she has forged a path as a leader in the nightlife and hospitality industries. A double alumna of UNLV, Nikki’s career spans roles with TAO Group, Virgin Hotel, and large-scale Insomniac festivals. As co-founder of Elation Events, she helped shape the underground electronic music scene while prioritizing safety and inclusivity.  Today, as a Lecturer at UNLV and a key figure at Zouk Group, Nikki is not o

In a world that often demands conformity, some of us only truly breathe when the bass drops. For those unfamiliar with the rave scene, it might just look like a chaotic mix of lights, flailing bodies, and pounding music. But for ravers, it’s more than that—it’s the only space where we feel fully ourselves. Rave culture, at its core, is about radical self-expression, acceptance, and freedom. It offers an escape from the rigid expectations of daily life. In a society that asks you to fall in line

Chicago’s Taste of Randolph has locked in another sneaky-good lineup for the free community festival’s 28th summer. Windy City music fans can stop by the long-running block party on Randolph St. in the West Loop from June 13-15, where they’ll be treated to six blocks of food and drinks from more than 15 of Chicago’s top restaurants, and sounds from an eclectic roster of heralded house DJs, indie bands and alternative acts. On the electronic side, this year’s lineup features a headline B2B from

Dust off your dancing boots—the lineup is here for EDC’s country music crossover party, YeeDC! After grabbing headlines and rounding up ravers in its debut at last year’s EDC Las Vegas, the genre-bending party series is back at the festival’s Downtown EDC area for 2025, where it promises to again blend the heart of country music with high-octane electronic beats all weekend long. With electrifying sets to come from country music mixers VAVO, Country Night, and Roadhouse, fans can expect a nigh

In the shadow of Indio’s sprawling festival grounds, Framework in the Desert 2025 didn’t just follow the main event—it matched it. For three consecutive nights, a hangar in Thermal, CA transformed into something far bigger than an afterparty. More than 14,000 people passed through the Atlantic Aviation grounds from Friday to Sunday, a new record for the fourth edition of the desert-born series. The setup felt more immersive than industrial. Central to the weekend was the Long Feng Art Car, a

Exciting news for one of our favorite EDM couples — Calvin Harris and Vick Hope. The iconic dance music artist and the popular radio host are getting ready to welcome their first baby, as Hope is pregnant. The couple, who got married in September 2023, are expanding their family. Hope recently shared some photos on Instagram that clearly show she is pregnant. In one picture, taken while she was hosting the 2025 Roundhouse Poetry Slam, her baby bump was visible under a fitted top. Another ima

Michael Bibi has shared the full lineup for One Life London, his charitable show supporting the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity. The house music icon and Solid Grooves label founder, who is back at the top of his game after beating CNS lymphoma—a rare form of cancer affecting the brain and spine—in December 2023, will bring his philanthropic event series back to the British capital for an open-air showcase at Silverworks Island on July 5. Bibi will headline the industrial docks of Broadwick Live’

Sound Waves Festival is preparing an unforgettable edition to celebrate its 20th anniversary and presented the final phase of its program with great surprises for the Mainstage. In the first wave of artists we know the names of:  OGUZ, BLK., SNTS, JAZZY and ONLYNUMBERS, then in the second phase FATIMA HAJJI, FANTASM, BASSWELL, REBEKAH, NOVAH, CLOUDY and now to close the main stage LORENZO RAGANZINI, LUCIID, ORNELLA, JOANNA COELHO, MISS SHEILA and AEREA are announced. In this edition, the festiva

EDC Thailand is officially coming back for round two. After a strong debut in January 2025, Insomniac has confirmed that the festival will return from January 16 to 18, 2026. This time, it will take place at a brand new venue, Rhythm Park in Phuket. A New Location and Familiar Highlights The first edition in 2025 was held at Boat Avenue in Laguna. The setup featured the Kinetic Field mainstage along with 4 other stages, carnival rides like a ferris wheel and a merry-go-round, dancers at the entr

From an early age, D. Ramirez displayed an innate passion for music, experimenting with various instruments and genres. His journey into the electronic music realm began in the early 1990s, where he quickly made a name for himself as a trailblazing artist in the burgeoning dance music community. One of D. Ramirez’s defining characteristics as an artist is his ability to seamlessly blend elements from different genres, creating a distinctive and dynamic sound that defies categorisation. His tr

IMS Ibiza, the annual thought-leadership summit at the intersection of electronic music, culture, technology, and business, today unveils the IMS Business Report 2025. Presented live early today at IMS Ibiza, the report returns for its eleventh edition, authored for the third year by MIDiA Research’s Mark Mulligan.    The report offers the definitive snapshot of the global electronic music economy, examining both its cultural resonance and commercial realities.With many key financial, economic

Germany’s leading bass festival Blacklist is back at the mighty Turbinenhalle in Oberhausen on October 11th 2025. An epic line up of more than 50 heavy dubstep, trap and drum & bass stars from across the globe has now been revealed to play 12 hours across four stages for 7000 ravers in an unmissable day of heavy rhythms and earth shattering bass. Tickets range from 45 – 85€ and are available from https://blacklist-festival.com/.  Oberhausen’s Blacklist Festival is unique in Germany as the o

Having come from the underground UK scene, our sound has always been a bit of a melting pot – full of different genres and sounds that might seem unconnected, but all link together in our music. It’s Rob from Casey Club here and I’m going to take you through 10 tracks that built the Casey Club sound – from genre-defining classics to brand new dubs that always get a wheel at every show! Flava D – In the Dance When I was at uni, there was a small house party and someone playing on a

This May, Club 77 celebrates 28 years of independence, sound, and late nights in Eora. To mark the milestone, the club is rolling out a month-long program that reflects its essence: a tight-knit mix of legends, longtime locals returning to the booth, boundary-pushers, emerging voices, and the residents who keep the heart beating, all here to celebrate where it’s been, and where it’s headed next. Across lockouts, shifting subcultures, and the city’s changing pace, 77 has evolved without losing wh

Summer festivities in New York are right around the corner, and lineups are flowing like a river. The Radiate and Synchro Events production ManiFest returns to Brooklyn for a very special 4th of July. The underground event will host a plethora of special guests across three stages from 2 pm until 5 am at a secret location that will be disclosed the day of the event. ManiFest Lineup The ManiFest Phase 1 lineup is up and ready with a mixture of headliners and local acts. Independence

After a prosperous three years leading Billboard as President, Mike Van has been announced as taking over the new position of CEO. This exciting announcement comes as no surprise. Van’s reign has shown expansive success in revenue and Billboard’s presence worldwide. In the last few years, he has not only cultivated amazing live experiences at THE STAGE in SXSW, Billboard Latin Music Awards, Billboard Music Awards, and Billboard Woman in Music. Moreover, he also led a revolution by modernizing th

It’s that time of year again. One World Radio has officially kicked off the 7th edition of the Tomorrowland Top 1000, a celebration of the most iconic tracks in the history of one of the world’s most beloved music festivals. Starting today, electronic music fans around the globe can tune in for eight hours of daily programming that dives deep into dance music’s most unforgettable anthems. The countdown, featuring 125 tracks each day from Monday to Friday between 09:00 and 17:00 CEST, leads u

Riot Ten, a recognized force in bass music, has teamed up with Versa for their latest collaboration, ‘Threats‘. This powerful track marks the fourth single from Riot Ten’s upcoming album. It blends sharp synths, intense basslines, and high energy to create a dynamic riddim experience. ‘Threats’ ‘Threats’ opens with a heavy bass drone that quickly evolves into an anticipating bass, setting the tone for a high-energy track. A fakeout and vocal sample drops listeners into the first massive

Porter Robinson is set to return to Miami’s legendary Club Space for a rare sunrise DJ set on June 20th. This marks his first performance at the iconic venue since 2023, where he performed as his progressive house alter ego, Air2Earth. The highly anticipated set promises an unforgettable experience of Porter vibes and a lovely South Beach sunrise. Porter at Club Space: Set Details Robinson has hinted that the performance will showcase a mix of genres, featuring his favorite club music.

A new report investigating the impacts of climate change on the Australian festival scene finds that increasing extreme weather events in the country are an immediate threat to its live music sector.  Released today by Green Music Australia, the report, titled “Rain, Heat, Repeat: How Music Fans Are Experiencing Extreme Weather,” compiled survey responses from Australian festivalgoers and analysis from academics at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) and La Trobe University. Res

Last year MANLY dropped the speaker shredding ‘REVENGE’ EP which took the bass scene by storm with it’s insanely powerful and aggressive sound. He’s been quickly making a name for himself with his crazy productions and ‘BLOOD BATH’ further solidifies MANLY’s growing reputation. Crashing the genres of tearout and riddim together, ‘BLOOD BATH’ is a high intensity, high impact, beast that thrills throughout. The breakdowns carefully build tension for the drop through foreboding atmospherics and res