Dance Music News

People can’t stop talking about the new Beyonce album Renaissance. Whether it’s for Queen Bee’s embrace of the house and disco aesthetics or the recent edits to the album that sprung from initial controversy, the new album has a lot of material worth talking about and more worth dancing to. Just before the album dropped though, some may have missed or noticed that the album’s big single “Break My Soul” had a remix package. In it are four remixes. There are different takes provided by will.i.am,

Out next month, the instalment will feature her upcoming release ‘Finding My Way’ featuring Ben Westbeech Continue reading...

"I can’t wait to see how today’s audience embraces the track and makes it their own" Continue reading...

She’s back, and she means business – Honey Dijon presents ‘Honey F#cking Dijon’ at Chinois Ibiza. The globally adored icon returns to Chinois, Thursdays June 5th to July 24th for 8 dates, double that of her last year Chinois residency, so double the chance to see the legendary Chicago-born DJ and her supreme selection of the world’s best guest DJs.    Where else but Chinois for Honey’s instinctive style mixing golden era disco, techno and her own house blend of New York/Chicago sounds, with a

Boasting peak exclusiveness, immersive production, and some of Hong Kong’s greatest rising talents on the decks, Boomerang nightclub is cementing itself as a staple within the city’s vibrant nightlife scene. Having gone through a turbulent start, with COVID-19 regulations shutting it down just months after it opened its doors back on Halloween of 2020, Boomerang was able to keep going and establish its dominance, backed by Remembaasia, one of Asia’s most renowned artist management companies and

Hong Kong-based producer Yaat is methodically taking over the dance music scene with his fresh take on beloved genres like tech house, psy-slap, and pop. Formerly known as Yaman, Yaat has already seen success with his debut release “Jenny from the Block,” which is gearing up to reach the 1.5 million streams mark on Spotify.  Yaat’s follow-up to the Jennifer Lopez cover was a collaboration with UK producer DC13, “Crave Your Love,” which has also garnered massive attention. Yaat’s succes

It’s no secret that DJ Susan’s Hood Politics imprint is responsible for slinging some of the most electrifying tunes from today’s brightest up and coming acts. Today, Hood Politics released a red hot 5 track EP titled ‘Dubstep Forever’ that yet again showcases a variety of talent from all over the house spectrum to provide thundering remixes to classic dance tracks from Skrillex, NGHTMRE, Zomboy, and more. Kicking off the EP is a booming remix courtesy of DJ Susan and Canadian duo, Broken Futur

A new app, Hook, has launched with the goal to democratize music production in the social media era. Hook's founders are calling it "the world's first AI-driven social music expression app." The platform, they say, was built for music fans who want to create using their favorite audio—not just listen and embed. Users aren't able to produce full songs or learn the convoluted nuances of music production, but that's not the goal. Instead, the app enables creators to make quick-bite pieces of conten

HoRNet plugins has released Planer, a high-quality and versatile clipper. Planer is an audio clipping tool that offers precise control over your audio dynamics.... Read More

HoRNet has just released an update to Sleek, their automatic resonance suppressor tool. The 1.0.1 update is a bug fix release and includes: Fixed double clicking eq dots... Read More

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Horst Arts & Music Festival is gearing up for its 11th edition at Asiat Park, Vilvoorde in Belgium, announcing the full line-up for the festival’s 11th year on February 4. On 1, 2 and 3 May, the festival will open its doors to festival-goers in search of the hidden depths of electronic music culture, with no fewer than 115 unique artists on the bill.    Unseen new and older The most striking name on the roster of Horst Arts & Music 2025 is undoubtedly the already cryptically announced

The festival season will start earlier than ever in 2025 as world-renowned drum & bass brand Hospitality launches a brand new venture, Hospitality Weekender, which will play out Friday 31st Jan – Sunday 2nd Feb 2025 on the South Coast at holiday resort Butlins in Bognor Regis. The essential three-day getaway will transform the legendary holiday resort into a utopian raver community where the drum & bass family can reunite for an escapist weekend soundtracked by more than 100 DnB artists

Wilkinson, Mozey, Metrik, Bou, Koven, Kings Of The Rollers, P Money x Whiney, Flava D and many more to play over the weekend Photography by Giulia Spadafora The festival season will start earlier than ever in 2025 as world-renowned drum and bass brand Hospitality launches a brand new indoor venture, Hospitality Weekender, which will play out Friday 31st Jan – Sunday 2nd Feb 2025 at holiday resort Butlins in Bognor Regis. The essential three-day getaway will transform the legendary holiday r

This summer, globally renowned drum & bass celebration Hospitality In The Woods returns to the beautiful Beckenham Place Park in London for another unmissable day of raving in the midsummer sunshine, following a spectacular sold-out edition in 2023. This unique one-day celebration takes place on Saturday 17th August 2024 and explores the whole spectrum of drum & bass, thanks to incredible artists such as Pendulum (DJ Set), LTJ Bukem, Spectrasoul, Kings Of The Rollers, Flava D, High Contr

To celebrate its 25th anniversary, Defected Records presents a series of extra special collaborative release series: Together, integrating talent from the label’s storied past and the stars of its future, as bona fide House heavyweight Hot Since 82 makes his Defected debut with ‘Preach’, featuring Chicago house legend Ron Carroll. Listen here. The DJ and producer has established himself as one of the UK’s leading tastemakers and House music authorities for over two decades, with his accl

In a chilling scene straight out of a horror movie, the renowned British DJ and dance music producer Hot Since 82 has cancelled a number of upcoming appearances following a harrowing attempt on his life in Rio de Janeiro.  Taking to social media to open up about the incident, Hot Since 82 surmised that the attack was a setup, leaving him in an uneasy state of questioning as to who could've compromised his position. After leaving the club at 5am, he explained, roughly 10 minutes into his ride it

The British DJ said he’s “lucky to be alive” after a run-in with gun-wielding carjackers Continue reading...

Hot Since 82 took to Instagram to provide an update on a terrible and scary situation in Brazil. The British DJ had just finished a show and left the venue at 5 AM. They were being followed by a gang with guns attempting to track him down. He claims “We’d been set up” as the gang knew exactly when they were leaving and what car they would be in. He sadly announced he would be canceling the rest of his shows and festival appearances at Time Warp and Warung in Brazil. Luckily for him

After an attempted kidnapping in Brazil earlier this year, Hot Since 82 is having some more issues arise affecting the producer’s schedule. In an unexpected turn of events, a well-known artist has been unable to attend shows for the past three weeks due to a passport issue. Hot Since 82 is currently without passports, and the new one they have been waiting for is stuck in processing at HMPO. Despite booking the expedited fast-track process, consulting a third-party passport expert, and many

Music has the power to move both body and spirit, and HOT SKIN and Megan Kashat’s "You Are God" fittingly captures this dynamic at the crossroads of rhythm and soul. Inviting listeners to a realm where music and spirituality entwine, the new collaboration is assembled with dynamic Afro house instrumentation at the forefront. Characterized by a tapestry of hand drums, shakers and echoing vocals, the track's lyrics resonate like hushed affirmations whispered from one ear to another.  "Music, at it

Music has the power to move both body and spirit, and HOT SKIN and Megan Kashat’s "You Are God" fittingly captures this dynamic at the crossroads of rhythm and soul. Inviting listeners to a realm where music and spirituality entwine, the new collaboration is assembled with dynamic Afro house instrumentation at the forefront. Characterized by a tapestry of hand drums, shakers and echoing vocals, the track's lyrics resonate like hushed affirmations whispered from one ear to another.  "Music, at it

Hotboxx strikes back with another Deep Tech remix, this time joining Dre Mendez’s EP via House of Huemans with his take on ‘Serious Groove,’ featuring vocalist Londen Summers. An EP defined by its infectious energy and vibrant soundscapes, this latest release is primed to move dancefloors — with Hotboxx elevating the track with his rhythmic touch and distinct sound.    A long-time collaborator with the label House of Huemans, releasing material like his ‘Certified Freak (Interlude)’ and EP ‘

Hotboxx has returned to deliver his latest project, unveiling a two-track EP titled ‘What Is Jazz’ via Dobar House. As he blends Deep House energy with his unique sonic touch, the Producer and DJ delivers more music that speaks to his influences, approach, and forward-thinking vision.   Throughout his journey on the scene, Hotboxx has consistently recognised the value of collaboration – whether in the studio, behind the decks, or across his wider creative pursuits – and this latest project appea

Coming back with another groovy House track, Hotboxx drops another release as part of Vampire Sex’s new EP ‘Look Into My Eyes’, via Whoyostro, the track titled ‘My Thing,’ is a production that’s sure to keep the listeners on the dancefloor. Known for his signature sound and style, Hotboxx has continue to rise in the Electronic Dance music scene, having perfected his craft for over a decade, the expertise and qualities that he brings to the table are undeniable, as he continues to express himself