Dance Music News

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

Hidden among the sterile, surreal environment of Severance's latest episode lies a rare turntable with a history as intriguing as the show itself. A vintage PCS 5 turntable makes a cameo in the seventh episode of Severance's second season, titled "Chikhai Bardo." Encased in a sleek wall unit, it encapsulates the timeless brilliance of Dieter Rams, the German industrial designer whose work shaped some of the 20th century's most celebrated consumer electronics and heavily influenced companies like

Tiësto is turning back time at EDC Las Vegas 2025.  According to a new teaser trailer from the superstar DJ, Tiësto on Sunday, May 18th will take over the festival's kineticFIELD stage at at 4:13AM for a set that has longtime trance music fans buzzing. Announcing the news with a nostalgic teaser video, the Dutch dance music icon confirmed that this performance will be an "In Search of Sunrise" set—his first in years.  Tiësto's "In Search of Sunrise" series began in 1999, setting a new standard f

If dreams are where the subconscious spills its deepest truths, Eternal Reverie is TOKiMONSTA’s most vivid yet. Out now via the producer's own Young Art Records, the new album is a meditation on grief, resilience and the unbreakable pulse of dance music. After a delayed last fall due to a family emergency, the 14-track project arrives not only as a testament to her artistic evolution, but also as a love letter to the connections that shape us. And as always with TOKiMONSTA, it’s wrapped in kalei

Even in Las Vegas—a city built on spectacle—the demand for Tomorrowland and Insomniac's "UNITY" has exceeded capacity, transforming the event's original three-night debut into the beginning of something bigger. After a rapid sell-out of its debut dates over Labor Day Weekend, the EDM powerhouses are expanding their collaborative Vegas Sphere event series with six newly announced shows. The immersive "UNITY" experience will now return for encore performances September 19-20, September 26-27 and

Two of electronic music's most illustrious festival organizers, Tomorrowland and Insomniac Events, are set to join forces for a new event series at the Vegas Sphere. Coming to the record-breaking, $2.3 billion venue this year is UNITY, a new collaborative event from the EDM powerhouses. Debuting at the Sphere over Labor Day Weekend from August 29-31, the audiovisual show marks the first time Tomorrowland and Insomniac have partnered. Described as a "guided adventure," UNITY is the first venture

Tomorrowland has launched an architectural design studio to expand its influence beyond its Belgian festival grounds and into everyday spaces. Known for his "couture architecture," renowned architect Dieter Vander Velpen has teamed up with Tomorrowland to launch Great Library Design Studio. Inspired by the festival's immersive "Great Library of Tomorrow" exhibition, the firm's goal is to translate the Tomorrowland universe into real-world luxury environments. Tomorrowland is revered for its gran

It’s not every day that a barroom anthem makes its way to the mainstage, but Two Friends have never played by the rules of genre or generation. The latest release from the duo finds them flipping Neil Diamond's tried-and-true stadium anthem "Sweet Caroline" into a festival-ready thriller. The official remix transforms Diamond's singalong staple for today's dancefloors, breathing new life into his cherished 1969 classic. It marks a new creative summit for Two Friends, whose meteoric rise from Sou

A crane collapsed during the opening day of AXE Ceremonia, a popular music festival held at Parque Bicentenario in Mexico City, resulting in the deaths of two people and prompting the event's abrupt cancellation, its organizers confirmed Sunday. The victims, identified as photographers Berenice Giles and Miguel Hernández, were killed Saturday when the structure at the festival site gave way during a gust of wind, according to reports by the Associated Press and local newspaper El Universal. The

For those who find regular VIP experiences insufficiently exclusive, Miami's Ultra Music Festival offered the opportunity to spend the equivalent of four years at an Ivy League university on beverages consumed in three days. In what can only be described as the champagne equivalent of a nuclear arsenal, Ultra and TAO Group Hospitality's $425,000 bottle service experience—the aptly named "Fuck You Money" package—proves that some festival-goers prefer their bass drops served with financial devasta