Dance Music News

After a sun-kissed, sold-out debut under the SoCal sun in 2023, Palm Tree Festival is returning with a massive lineup in tow. The oceanfront fest, produced by Live Nation, is scheduled for October 5-6 at the scenic Doheny State Beach. The brainchild of Palm Tree Crew, the event in 2024 will feature headliners Martin Garrix, OneRepublic, Calvin Harris and The Chainsmokers as well as Ayokay, Chelsea Cutler and Flamingosis on the undercard, among others. Noticeably absent from the lineup is Kygo, t

The team behind the venue have launched a crowdfunder to help raise funds to "hit the ground running" for the new Queens Road spot Continue reading...

Titled Deckades, the zine will feature 42 pages of photos, interviews and commentary — with a limited run of 1000 copies Continue reading...

New York City is getting a new music festival this fall as We Belong Here unveils its highly anticipated three-day festival. Taking place from October 4-6, 2024, at the iconic Wollman Rink in Central Park, the festival will feature headlining sets from electronic music powerhouses Fisher, Kaskade, and Monolink. This marks the first time the festival is venturing outside of Miami, where it has already established itself as a premier destination for electronic music fans. Kaskade doesn’t need

If you watched every video in the Tomorrowland 2024 playlist start-to-finish, it would take you over five days to finish all the sets. Just days after the iconic Belgian festival closed out its second and final weekend of the year, its organizers compiled a massive playlist comprising some of the best performances. While sharing recorded sets after an event is nothing unusual, Tomorrowland took things to the next level by sharing 125 complete performances. Included in the playlist are performanc

On October 11 and 12, the iconic nightclub will bid farewell to the 2024 season with two days of partying, featuring more than 30 artists and a B2B lineup from start to finish. Years ago, the Amnesia closing was a date known only to the most intimate on the island. However, over time, the voices of experience have echoed, turning this into one of the longest and wildest closures, reflecting the true spirit of Ibiza. Those who have experienced it know it’s the party that puts the final touch o

Today, ARC Music Festival, Chicago’s flagship House and Techno festival, has revealed the ARC After Dark festival afterparty lineup for its 2024 edition taking place from August 30th to September 1st. Into The Arc After Dark Auris Presents leads After Dark programming. The series of afterpaties will run five days from Thursday to Monday. Furthermore, they will be showcasing a variety of uniquely curated parties. These include featuring artist aliases, special back to back sets, labe

Following the announcement of his tracklist last week, which sent shockwaves through the music industry, Diamante Blackmon, known globally as GORDO, has released his groundbreaking debut album, DIAMANTE, via Ultra Records. The tracklist initially featured one blurred-out track, sparking much speculation. Now, GORDO officially reveals that the mystery track is a surprise collaboration with his long-time friend Drake, titled ‘Healing’, the second collaboration with Drake featured on the album.

On Saturday, July 27th, Secret Garden Party’s 2024 Roots Edition delivered an unprecedented show which perfectly encapsulated their creative contribution and legacy. After 25 years, the Secret Garden Party announced to festival-goers that this would be their final year in its current guise, marking their farewell and the end of an era not only for SGP but for the countless festival-goers who have attended over the years.    In true SGP style, the spectacle conveyed a deeper message to fans,

Cascade Equinox’s sophomore edition returns to Richmond, Oregon this September. And Dancing Astronaut has teamed back up with the festival for a second year in a row to provide one deserving DJ with the opportunity to become a part of its 2024 lineup. This year’s Cascade Equinox Festival boasts an incredibly eclectic group of artists that span across all genre lines from electronic to funk to disco to jam to soul to bluegrass, including the likes of CloZee, Liquid Stranger, Barclay Crenshaw,

It's tough to believe Above & Beyond have never released music on their own Anjunadeep label, but nearly two decades later, here we are. The legendary trance trio today released Palermo/Fractals, a two-track EP produced in collaboration with PROFF, a longtime Anjunadeep staple and deep house luminary. Above & Beyond had never dropped original music on the imprint, an offshoot of their iconic Anjunabeats label, prior to today's release. The EP feels less like a departure and more like une

Tributes for the late artist have been pouring in from the hip hop community such as Ice-T, Big Daddy Kane, Eric B and more Continue reading...

Cody Chase drops his latest Techno track, ‘We Don’t Welch’ via his label Chasin’ Records. With this newest production placing his dynamic signature style in the spotlight, offering relentless energy, driving beats, and layered sound, ‘We Don’t Welch’ appears poised to become a standout track within his discography, raising the bar of his collection with its unique energy and compelling arrangement.   Building on the success of his previous releases like ‘Ellipsis’ and ‘By My Side,’ Cody Chas

Nathassia presents her new Melodic House single, ‘Tall,’ via ArchangelUK Recordings. This empowering production dives deep into the complexities of body image and self-acceptance, drawing inspiration from Nathassia’s personal journey and experiences growing up. With an impactful message, combined with Nathassia’s unique blend of elements from Eastern and Western cultures, ‘Tall’ seems poised to resonate with listeners globally, captivating them with its mesmerising sound.   Known for her mus

Andrew Canlon has landed on the Electronic Music scene, determined to make his mark as he sets about integrating his Classical background with contemporary electronic sounds. Known for his evocative soundscapes and thoughtful lyrics, Andrew Canlon has fostered a unique approach that supports his creation of dynamic music and engaging sonic experiences. With the recent release of his single, ‘Gemini Man,’ alongside Dmitry Libman, Andrew Canlon added a compelling production to his discography, off

The long-standing gig space has said that it hopes to reopen in September, describing the reason behind shuttering as "multi-faceted" Continue reading...

Back in the day, only the closest people on the island knew when Amnesia‘s closing party took place. But as time has gone on, the words of experience have become louder, making this one of the longest and wildest closures, which shows what Ibiza is really like. Some people have been to it and know that it’s the party that ends all parties. The club has stepped up its game this year. Have any other Ibiza nightclubs ever had a party to celebrate their closing? Has anyone else been brave enough t

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The globally acclaimed club series return to Depot Mayfield, Manchester this Autumn – new WHP24 season shows just announced featuring: Patrick Topping presents TRICK – 11.10.2024 UP YA ARCHIVES – 01.11.2024 PAWSA – 02.11.2024 Gorgon City & Dom Dolla – 08.11.2024 Haçienda – 07.12.2024 New Year’s Eve – 31.12.2024 Manchester, UK – 30 July 2024: The highly anticipated season announcement from The Warehouse Project has landed ahead of their return to Depot Mayfield, Manchester this Autum

Patrick Topping's TRICK, Nia Archives UP YA ARCHIVES and Haçienda​ are among takeovers planned for the Depot Mayfield this Autumn Continue reading...

Martin Garrix and Bebe Rexha collaborated to create a wave in the EDM world seven years ago with their song ‘In the Name of Love’. This song was a manifesto wrapped in electrifying sounds and strong vocals, not just a tune. Bebe Rexha‘s resounding opening line, “If I told you this was only going to hurt,” gives away right away that this is more than just a dance song; it is a dive into the depths of audacious love. Being a master of the decks already, Garrix chose ‘In the Name of Love’ to ch

You would be almost forgiven if TMSV doesn’t ring a bell straight away. But with more than fifteen years in the game, tours in Europe, the United States and Canada, this Dutch artist knows a thing or two about the crafting (and grafting) of soundscapes that leave an undeniable impression on one’s brain. For some of you, recalling his thoroughly rinsed deep dubstep tracks, like ‘Haze’ and ‘Modification’ is sufficient. More recently, the Utrecht-based TMSV, who also releases jungle and drum an

The hard dance world is bracing for a seismic shift today as Q-dance, the masterminds behind Defqon.1, have announced the final edition of their beloved Qlimax event, aptly titled "The Final Prophecy." "Disciples, our final ritual awaits," reads a statement from Q-dance. "On November 16th, we shall forge a new reality during the last edition of Qlimax. After 24 years, the time has come to fulfill this long-foretold prophecy. Together, we shall unleash the power of the Dark Star once and for all.

Semark returns with his new Dance / Electro Pop track, ‘Sweet Sensations.’ As a DJ and Producer with over a decade of experience performing at clubs and festivals across Europe, Semark continues to find creative motivation in his passion for Electronic Music, driving for his growth and evolution on the scene. With this new track embodying the energy and creativity that have become his signature, Semark adds a fresh production to his discography, seeking to capture the attention of genre enthusia

Amid the dazzling spectacle of Tomorrowland's epic 20th anniversary opening weekend, Hardwell delivered a fittingly nostalgic trip down memory lane. The origin of Hardwell's special throwback EDM set that captivated Tomorrowland's opening night on the Freedom stage was the product of a fan-fueled Instagram poll, whereby fans eagerly voted en masse for him to revisit the iconic big room and progressive anthems that defined the mid-2010s. Today, the Revealed Recordings label head is renowned as a