Dance Music News

World-renowned music producer and artist Fred Again.. has taken to social media to tease his highly anticipated new album, sparking excitement among fans. With a cryptic post on social media, Fred Again.. has left his followers eager for more details about the upcoming release. The teaser post, featuring an enigmatic image and a brief caption saying he thinks he finished an album, has set the internet on fire. Fans have been quick to express their overwhelming anticipation, flooding the comm

In what will be one of the last events of its breakout 2024 season, Breakaway Festival is returning to Charlotte with a monster lineup in September. The largest touring festival in the US, Breakaway is officially coming back to the zMAX Dragway Grounds at Charlotte Motor Speedway and bringing fans a lineup of epic proportions. Electronic music superstars Alesso, Marshmello and Chase & Status have been billed to headline the festival’s first day while its mainstage will host sets by FISHER, L

Ten years after the release of his debut album ‘Brush,’ Seattle’s own Manatee Commune, also known as Grant Eadie, makes a highly anticipated return to the Bastard Jazz imprint with his fourth album, ‘Simultaneity.’ This album features nine exceptional tracks, characterized by lush and vibrant production—traits that have become synonymous with Manatee Commune‘s entire catalog. While retaining his signature style, ‘Simultaneity’ showcases Eadie‘s growth and artistic diversity. He departs from trad

Just weeks after releasing his original single ‘Illusion’, Pierro returns with a new offering, this time putting his unique spin on ‘Con La Brisa’ by Foudeqush and Ludwig Göransson. ‘Con La Brisa’ is already a massively popular single, and Pierro flips it from a pop hit to a melodic techno gem. He expertly incorporates the captivating vocals from the original track, blending them with atmospheric synths and sounds that set the tone from the very beginning. As the remix progresses, powerful a

Finally, a feature we have all wanted for years has been added to YouTube Music. They have added a new feature that will allow you to hum or sing a song to search for it. Last year, it was first teased and made available via Google in 2020. Now fully released, users can utilize the feature by tapping the magnifying glass icon within the app. They can hum a tune they have in mind, and the app will generate results based on the likelihood of a match. Users can also sing the song if they know

When twin brothers Blake and Joel Atchison were growing up in Nashville, an electronic music scene didn't exist. The city is known as an iconic bastion of country music, but at that time, the words "Nashville" and "EDM" were rarely used in the same sentence. The Atchison twins spent their childhoods playing in the river and visiting record shops, until they snuck into the first-ever Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival. Little did they know, they would go on to play a pivotal role in the development

Time may have claimed Avicii, but his music continues to move millions. The late EDM icon's music echoed through the fields of Tomorrowland over the weekend as a slew of DJs, united by respect and admiration, weaved his timeless tracks into their sets. Prior to this year's festival, Avicii's "Levels" had been named the best anthem in Tomorrowland's history after claiming the most fan votes in its "Tomorrowland Top 1000" poll. Naturally, the fest morphed into a bittersweet symphony for Avicii, wh

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A pair of electronic music legends took the stage at Tomorrowland over the weekend for a rare performance that fans won't soon forget. Attendees of the iconic EDM festival's landmark 20th anniversary event saw Armin van Buuren invite Rob Swire, the deeply influential vocalist and co-founder of Pendulum, onstage to perform a new song, a drum & bass rendition of their collaboration, "Sound of You." The remarkable cameo took place July 19th during van Buuren's set on Tomorrowland's Mainstage, w

Here is Martin Garrix‘s song that could be Song of the Summer! Carolina Liar sings on his brand-new indie-pop-dance song “Smile.” Carolina Liar is also known for being in the band The Federal Empire. Garrix played the song for the first time at four sold-out shows at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco. Carolina Liar joined him on stage for three amazing live shows. Carolina Liar shares more about the creation process of the song: “Smile” is the perfect summer song because of i

The electronic music community is constantly evolving with new sounds inspired by the scene of yesteryear. EDM.com's weekly Fresh Picks series discovers new music and unearths influential tracks that help define the underground dance scene. You can find the below tracks on EDM.com's Fresh Picks Playlist. Follow to stay up-to-date and submit tracks for consideration here. EDM.com Fresh Picks What So Not, IMANU, MNDR - Slow Motion Nikita, the Wicked - LIKE ME Levity - Front to Back Joy Orbison - f

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On July 20th, the Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam became the epicenter for hard techno as it hosted Verknipt Arena, the world’s largest gathering of hard techno enthusiasts. This event marked a significant milestone in the genre’s growing popularity, not just in the Netherlands but globally, with hard techno artists now securing spots on mainstages at renowned festivals like Tomorrowland and Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas. The Netherlands experienced an unusually warm day, with temperatur

The next release on Eli Brown‘s Arcane Records is the Replicant EP by the renowned techno artist Alan Fitzpatrick. Fitzpatrick’s production skills are on full display on the two-track EP. It captures the heart of techno by combining dark, driving beats with emotional, melodic elements. The result is a standout release that will get people’s attention on the dancefloor. The track title Replicant is the perfect example of a techno classic. It’s packed with the signature elements that have made

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Tale Of Us took the Freedom Stage by storm at Tomorrowland‘s first weekend. Their set on 21 July 2024 was notable for its abundance of unreleased tracks. The performance featured a staggering number of IDs. Of the 22 songs played, 8 were listed as IDs on the official tracklist. This high concentration of new material set Tale Of Us apart from many other acts at the festival. The set opened with “Colossal“, a collaboration between Mind Against and Sideral. This track, released on Tale Of Us’s

On July 22, 2024, the music world celebrates a significant anniversary: the release of Swedish House Mafia‘s track ‘One’. When the track released in 2010, it marked a turning point in the dance music landscape, putting Axwell, Steve Angello, and Sebastian Ingrosso – the trio that heads up Swedish House Mafia – propelling them to even more fame and intriguing fans all over the world. The impact of ‘One’ was both instantaneous and profound. It overtook dance floors and festivals alike, becomi

Max Styler and GENESI unite for a powerful collaboration: ‘See You Sweat‘. This track is a tech-heavy dance floor anthem. It features unique synth work that stands out in festival sets worldwide. The song demands fast-paced movement on the dance floor. Max Styler, based in Las Vegas, brings years of production expertise. His style blends house music with dark European influences. He calls it “MainStage Indie Dance”. Styler is rapidly becoming a key figure in electronic music. GENESI, from Napl

It’s Day Three my friends, looking to locate an artist on today’s Tomorrowland livestream 7/21 schedule? We’ve got you covered. The journey of this musical adventure is creeping into the last day of weekend one. The 20th edition of Tomorrowland has outdone itself once again with the theatrics, stages, art, food and every aspect of this beautiful festival. The artists have blown our socks away with their outstanding sets. I have been enjoying watching the livestream as I write this article

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Today Charlotte De Witte turns 32 and certainly has a lot to celebrate with the incredible journey she has been on to the top of techno. From starting out her career in music under the alias Raving George to avoid judgement over being a female DJ, to being not only one of the biggest female artists in electronic music but one of the biggest artists in electronic music full stop. In 2015 she dropped the Raving George alias along with dropping her electro house style and making the big switch

The life of Fred again.. becomes less "actual" and more unreal with each dreamlike performance, but it seems we may soon hear the next chapter of his beloved album series, Actual Life. Its third installment, which Fred dropped in October 2022, ultimately won the 2024 Grammy Award for Best Dance/Electronic Album. The British electronic music superstar has released other albums, namely 2023's Secret Life, an ambient LP released in collaboration with Brian Eno; and USB, an innovative compilation pr

In the world of electronic dance music and the countless festivals that come with it, few events are as iconic as Awakenings. What began as a series of techno parties at the Gashouder, Amsterdam in 1997, has evolved into a global phenomenon known for its electrifying atmosphere, top-tier lineups and state of the art production in terms of stages and decorations. On the 5th to 7th of July, for the third consecutive year, Awakenings Festival captivated more than 100.000 visitors with over 100

Looking to locate an artist on Tomorrowland livestream schedule for 7/20? We’ve got you covered. It’s Day Two of Tomorrowland! I don’t know about you, but this year’s production is definitely blowing me away! The convenience of technology is a gift to the world today, this livestream is transposing me to De Schorre, Boom! I hope you have seen the Mainstage by now, its definitely out of a story book. If you were not able to make it to Belgium this year, worry not you can catch the livestr