Dance Music News

With festival season fast approaching, Ultra Music Festival's 25th anniversary just became even more enticing. Brightline and Red Bull have announced the return of "NEXT STOP: ULTRA," an immersive train experience that takes festivalgoers from Orlando to Miami. This one-of-a-kind journey isn’t just about getting there—it’s about setting the tone for an unforgettable weekend. Passengers riding into the event on the bespoke "NEXT STOP: ULTRA" train will experience an immersive experience upon boar

The ghost of 90s rave culture possesses modern techno in Reinier Zonneveld's latest dancefloor weapon, "Tokyo." Out now via the producer's own Filth On Acid label, "Tokyo" is a calculated shot of adrenaline that knows exactly what it wants to be. The track, co-produced by Dea Magna, marries techno's thrilling pulse with happy hardcore's sugar rush, creating something that feels both nostalgic and current. Despite drawing from happy hardcore, a genre known for excess, Zonneveld and Magna maintain

Leave it to Tchami, the Parisian priest of house music, to give temptation its own sound. Teaming up with OOTORO, their new single "Late Night Secrets" is a sultry yet pumping house track where every beat feels like it's biting its lip. The Indonesian upstart said it took a year for him and Tchami to finish the track, which released today via Confession. "Late Night Secrets" is tailored for those who love their house music with a wink and a smudge of lipstick. While Tchami keeps the production p

Some letters come with a gentle tap at the door, but Levity's "Postman" kicks it down with style. As their first release of 2025, "Postman" suggests the breakout EDM.com Class of 2024 trio isn't just delivering the mail, but sending a message about where electronic music can go when tradition and innovation collide. Out now via Ultra Records, the track is a love letter to soul music's golden age, channeled through Levity's brand of neon-soaked dubstep. It opens with a smooth, honeyed croon, rich

REZZ's "PORTAL" is opening again. The influential DJ and producer on Wednesday announced that her ambitious new live show is headed to Washington's famed Tacoma Dome after a sold-out debut in San Francisco earlier this month. "PORTAL" is a collaborative production with Bending Lite, the team behind her mind-bending "Spiral" and "Spectacle" set designs. Her new show is described as a "true sensory overload" featuring "hyperactive animations, overstimulating lasers and electrifying pyrotechnics."

In a scene obsessed with faceless DJs, Richard Finger has found the ultimate loophole: they're just a finger. The mystery of Richard Finger is one of the strangest—and most entertaining—storylines to emerge in electronic music so far in 2025. If you spend enough time scrolling through dubstep discourse on X, you've probably stumbled across this quirky saga recently. If not, all you need to know is that somewhere, somehow, a sentient finger managed to strong-arm its way into a live performance de

There's a particular brand of courage in admitting you miss someone who has every right to ignore your message—the new collaboration from SABAI, Somna and RUNN captures this vulnerability with stunning precision. Out now via SABAI's own imprint, IKIGAI Music, "I Miss You" is a melodic bass track that explores the ache of reaching out to someone who once knew you completely, even when you know you might not deserve their response. This is bass music for the quiet hours when the party's long over

Heart rates and tempos will rise in Chicago this summer at Faces of Fitness, which will feature a festival performance organizers are calling the first of its kind. The two-day festival, dubbed the "Lollapalooza of Fitness," returns July 26-27 with a lineup of renowned instructors, studio classes and wellness experiences. Its pièce de résistance, however, is electronic music heavyweight Sam Feldt, who is ushering in an ambitious fusion of fitness innovation and live electronic music. It's the fi

After hosting a successful inaugural event, Goldenvoice Surf Club has announced its return to the desert with a stacked two-weekend lineup. The multi-day dance party will once again be hosted at the Palm Springs Surf Club during both Coachella weekends, April 12-13 and April 19-20. The venue offers amenities like day beds, water slides, a meandering lazy river, a swimming pool, and a massive surfing wave pool, which help elevate the dance music experience. Speaking of which, the roster for this

Shambhala is bringing together major DJs from around the globe for another year of arguably Canada's most influential electronic dance music festival. Shambhala is revered for its eclectic lineups with immense depth, creative stage installations and an extremely passionate fanbase. Organizers on Friday unveiled the full lineup for the 26th annual festival after previously announcing acts REZZ and Levity. This year's lineup features ILLENIUM, Excision, Chris Lake, TroyBoi, SOFI TUKKER, Apashe, Fl

The organizers of the Amsterdam Dance Event have revealed a handful of speakers for its ADE Pro conference in 2025, spotlighting influential figures shaping the global electronic music industry. Influential techno producer Chris Liebing will lead an exclusive masterclass on production and remixing, offering a rare chance for attendees to learn directly from one of the genre's most respected artists. Also confirmed is grime icon Skepta, who will present alongside the team behind his house music l

The inbox of Skrillex fans lit up with an unexpected surprise moments ago: a personal email from the electronic music icon himself containing a snippet of new music. Skrillex today reached out to fans via email, sharing audio of an unreleased song titled "Bibi's Tower." The track's title has sparked speculation within Skrillex's fan community about a potential collaboration with singer-songwriter Bibi Bourelly, with whom he collaborated to release 2023's "Don't Get Too Close" and "Still Here." W

The email arrived quietly, with a subject line so nondescript it could have easily been mistaken for a routine work message: "Mix test." No announcement, no cryptic social media tease, just an unassuming note from Skrillex himself. "Good Monday from my mixing room in Los Angeles," the body of today's email reads. "Hope you are keeping well." Fans who opened the attachment expecting further pleasantries were instead met with something far more explosive: a preview of his unreleased track, "Scut."

A package arrived on my doorstep one random Monday. Inside was a handwritten note from Skrillex: "Hope you find some time in your busy life to listen to this album from start to finish. ᥫ᭡ Sonny" Spoiler alert: I made time. And within just a few minutes of listening, it became clear that this was the sound of an artist who has nothing left to prove—but so much more to say. Born Sonny Moore, the prodigy who erupted from the MySpace ether has spent over a decade shapeshifting—punk screamer, dubste

SLANDER are set to debut five brand-new, never-before-seen sets at Starbase, their first-ever curated music festival. To mark the occasion, the duo is pushing their artistry to new heights, crafting a diverse handful of live shows that promise an unparalleled experience for attendees of the festival in Lake Perris. They called it "by far the biggest project we have ever undertaken" in a statement released on social media. "We have put in countless hours preparing every single small detail, makin

Picture this: It's 2008, the iPhone is barely a year old, there's this new movie Twilight that everyone's talking about, and Passion Pit just released their debut single, "Sleepyhead." Now, nearly two decades later, SOFI TUKKER have joined forces with Passion Pit to release a reimagined version of the indietronica band's ageless earworm. "Sleepyhead 2025" interpolates frontman Michael Angelakos' unmistakable vocal chops through a blissed-out four-on-the-flour beat, showcasing the production prow

When two Afterlife powerhouses join forces with Son of Son, or "The Great Blondino," the result is pure magic. The surging melodic techno producer has teamed up with Anyma and Argy, two of the genre's biggest stars, to release "Voices In My Head." The transformative track is a pure adrenaline rush, with a vocal hook that captivates and hypnotizes in equal measure. After many viral appearances in Anyma's historic Vegas Sphere residency, the hotly anticipated track hit streaming platforms today ah

SoundCloud has published its first-ever "Music Intelligence Report," an annual snapshot of the platform's top artists, breakout tracks and the genre shifts shaping the sound of tomorrow. Framed as a discovery-driven counterpoint to mainstream charts, the report underscores SoundCloud’s mission to spotlight emerging movements before they go global. According to the platform, 46.5% of all listening on SoundCloud in the past year was dedicated to music released in the last 18 months—nearly double t

SoundCloud has rolled out a new feature, "Fan Recognition," designed to help artists identify and highlight their most dedicated supporters. The feature allows musicians to publicly recognize their top fans directly on their SoundCloud track pages, celebrating the diehards who have supported them from day one and keep coming back for more. With "Fan Recognition," artists can showcase two key groups of supporters: First Fans and Top Fans. First Fans are those who listened to and liked a track ear

As streaming platforms wage war for market share, one metric is emerging as a demonstrative measure of success: reporting integrity. Legitary, a data analytics firm that provides AI-powered auditing, recently released its latest ranking of streaming services with regard to the reliability of their play count data. Their investigation, which examined billions of streams across major music platforms in 2023, calculates a "Legitary Anomaly Score," a metric designed to measure reporting discrepancie

With Ultra's 25th anniversary and the return of Winter Music Conference on the horizon, Miami Music Week is about to reach new heights in 2025. And at the heart of it all is The Clevelander, a Miami Beach staple set to host a weeklong celebration of electronic dance music. Known for its lively ambiance and prime location, the iconic Art Deco hotel is joining forces with EDM.com along with 1001Tracklists and a number of other influential outlets to bring a cant-miss party experience to the Magic

Sampling his own wedding vows, deep house producer Spherical has released a deeply personal new track, "Ride Slow." Out now to celebrate Valentine's Day, the track opens and closes with intimate snippets from the producer's vows, adding an emotive touch. The samples form the emotional core of the song, complementing Spherical's melodic house elements. "This song is very dear to me—it’s a reminder to breathe, trust, and simply ride slow through life together," Spherical said.  Musically, "Ride Sl

Jedi and Sith alike are invited to feel the force together on the dancefloor at a new series of Star Wars-themed raves. The organizers of "STAR RAVE," I3C Event Concepts and DEF ALIEN RECORDINGS, promise live electronic music alongside "movie-quality costumed characters, light saber glow sticks, massive LED screens featuring remixed edits from the Star Wars extended cinematic universe." In addition to the costumed actors, there will be a costume contest to encourage concertgoers to break out the

Some tracks shake the floor, but some, like Schuz’s "What We Do," rip it out from under you. The new single is the latest banger from the Pacific Northwest-based DJ and producer, whose aim, he says, is to push the boundaries of modern bass music. Continuing to carve out his space in the scene, his new single is proof that filth and finesse aren't mutually exclusive. "What We Do" opens with eerie, fluttering arpeggios that set an ominous tone. Schuz then uncorks a heavy and unrelenting drop, wher

Steve Angello and Modern Tales have joined forces for a new single, "Darkness In Me," just in time for Valentine's Day. No stranger to high-profile collaborations with stars like Pharrell, The Weeknd and Alicia Keys, the Swedish House Mafia member instead showcased a rising act from his home country, Modern Tales, a duo comprising Jonas Rathsman and Francis Novotny. The result is "Darkness In Me," a bouncy track filled with themes of temptation. An angelic introduction gives way to a steady beat