Dance Music News

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

EDM isn't just for the club-hoppers or festival warriors—turns out, it's also the genre of choice for many senior citizens. A new study by Carewell, a leading online retailer of home health and caregiving products, found that over 1 in 10 adults aged over 50 list electronic as their favorite genre of music. The study surveyed nearly 600 seniors about the role music plays in their lives, uncovering a heartwarming affinity for electronic music legends like Avicii, Fatboy Slim and Daft Punk, the la

Sub Focus has shaped the trajectory of drum & bass for nearly two decades, bridging underground rave culture with global festival stages. After a banner year for the British producer, he's now bringing his stunning "Circular Sound" live show to the U.S. in 2025, marking a new chapter for the genre's growing foothold in North America. The newly announced dates include two landmark performances at Los Angeles’ Shrine Expo Hall on October 3rd and the Brooklyn Mirage in New York on October 9th.

In a moment engineered for maximum impact, Subtronics ended his set on Ultra's iconic Mainstage over the weekend by announcing a new album. Beneath a canopy of lasers and bone-rattling bass, the dubstep superstar unveiled his next project: Fibonacci Part 1: Oblivion, an eight-track EP that marks the first half of an expansive, two-part concept album. Slated to release April 4th via his own label, Cyclops Recordings, the EP sees Subtronics returning to his signature high-concept world-building. T

One of the most highly anticipated IDs in bass music has finally arrived, "System Shock," a seismic collaboration between Subtronics, Hedex and IRAH. Out now via Helix Records, the track was first unleashed on audiences across the country during Subtronics' 2024 US tour, for which Hedex provided direct support, before becoming a fan-favorite weapon in their DJ sets. A word to the wise: if you're listening on your own sound system, make sure your speakers can handle the shock because this track d

The beloved Suwannee Hulaween festival is returning and bringing with it an explosive array of multi-genre heavy-hitters in 2025. From Thursday, October 30th to Sunday, November 2nd at Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, Florida, festival-goers will be treated to a one-of-a-kind experience featuring headliners across the electronic, jam and indie music scenes. Leading the charge are returning fan-favorites ILLENIUM, Goose (performing two sets), Zeds Dead, LSZEE (LSDREAM and CloZee) an

Something wicked is coming to Red Rocks—again. SVDDEN DEATH has announced his long-awaited return to the legendary Colorado venue with "The Valley of Darkness III," a two-night spectacle set for November 13-14, 2025. Red Rocks has long been a bucket-list venue, but in the hands of SVDDEN DEATH, it becomes a portal to the underworld. Known for turning dubstep and bass music into a full-blown cinematic horror show, the DJ will be headline the first night as his alter ego, VOYD, before closing out

Swedish House Mafia and The Weeknd have reunited for "Closing Night," a new track steeped in the seductive melancholy that has defined their collaborations thus far.  Available exclusively on the "Pharrell Williams" edition of Hurry Up Tomorrow, the song marks another chapter in a partnership that has blurred the lines between electronic music and pop grandeur. For Swedish House Mafia, the track reinforces their unique ability to meld their stadium-filling, euphoric sound with something more int

Taiki Nulight and borne are digging deep into the underworld of 140 dubstep with their new collaboration, the aptly titled "Out of Control." The heavy-hitting track unites the production finesse of both artists, who have crafted a menacing, untamed beast that pulls us into its grip. "Out of Control" delivers the gritty and forward-thinking soundscapes that have become borne's signature while Nulight dives headfirst into left-field territory, infusing the track with quivering bass stabs and punch

Tape B has announced a major milestone in his career: his debut headlining show at Colorado's iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Known for blending vintage hip-hop with dubstep, the Turkish bass music breakout shared the news via Instagram, calling the performance on October 10th his "biggest show yet." News of the highly anticipated show arrives on the heels of Tape B's induction into the EDM.com Class of 2025, which recognizes artists with transformative contributions to the electronic music scene

Love and destruction become indistinguishable in "Deadly Valentine," a new collaboration from Layton Giordani and Bart Skils. A love letter to techno dipped in venom, the track is out now via Adam Beyer's Drumcode. It's the latest anthem from Giordani, who was recently named to the EDM.com Class of 2025. Like poison disguised as perfume, "Deadly Valentine" intoxicates before it kills. With propulsive yet haunting production, the track feels both deadly efficient and passionately crafted, a valen

As both a longtime DJ and a skilled metalsmith, Esteban Joseph is bringing something entirely unique to the electronic music community: intricate, handcrafted USB necklaces. Sleek, sturdy and unlike anything else on the market, Esteban’s work has quickly gained recognition, turning his small business into a coveted brand. His bespoke designs have caught the attention of John Summit, Diplo, RÜFÜS DU SOL's Jon George and Keinemusik's Rampa, among many others. They're much more than mere accessorie

Surrounded by towering skyscrapers on all sides, Los Angeles' Skyline Festival lived up to its name by engulfing the streets of downtown with the hard-hitting beats of techno and house music. The Insomniac Events production absorbed three city blocks for two days of dance music utopia. Using the elegant city hall tower as its anchor, the festival went with a more minimalistic approach in design in 2025, utilizing all of the amenities Grand Park offered. 

Bonnaroo may be turning 23 this year, but the debut of its groundbreaking Infinity Stage proves that the iconic festival is only getting bigger, better and more innovative with time. The developers of the ambitious stage aim to redefine what it means to experience live music by virtue of an immersive 360° setup. Spatial sound dispersion and an array of synchronized lights will bring the stage to life along with three towering domes and an open-air design. It's only fitting that a powerhouse line

The elevator doors slide open to reveal an office bathed in synthetic pastels, where time itself seems to glitch. Welcome to Revelation Technologies, the fictional corporate twilight zone where The Knocks and Dragonette have set the stage for their latest single, "The Hero." The Knocks' history with Dragonette runs deep—their 2019 single "Slow Song" became a slow-burning anthem, and now, "The Hero" emerges as its introspective successor. An immediate follow-up to last month's "Revelation," the t

For many producers, landing a release with Defected Records is a dream. But with countless demos submitted daily, it's difficult to figure out what to do to make your submission stand out. In a recent Defected newsletter shared with EDM.com, the label's Director of Music, Andy Daniell, shared his insights into the A&R process and answered key questions about what makes a track stand out, how demos are evaluated, why artists often misjudge their own best work and more. Read on to discover Dan

Mexican event company Lostnights has been revealed as the production partner resurrecting Fyre Festival, the notorious 2017 event that ended in chaos and led to founder Billy McFarland's imprisonment for fraud. The second iteration of Fyre Festival is slated for May 30th to June 2nd on Isla Mujeres, a small island off Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula near Cancún. Lostnights, an event organizer with deep ties to Tulum's electronic music scene, will handle production duties. "I'm sure many people think