Dance Music News

It's out with the old and in with the new for Life Is Beautiful, which is shedding its billing as a music festival in favor of a "block party" format in Las Vegas. The revamped event, A Big Beautiful Block Party, is scheduled for September 27-28 and will "transform Downtown Las Vegas into a massive dance party," according to its organizers. They say their new approach will lead to a more intimate experience by eliminating overlapping sets and programming performances from 5pm to 2am each day. Th

It’s that time of the week in which we embark in a celestial soundscape. South African, LA-based producer Jono Stephenson return to Purified Records with ‘Midnight Sun’ feat. Australian musician Haptic. Shall we fade into this surrealistic evening sunlight? ‘Midnight Sun’ Known for deep, melodic, and beautiful grooves, Purified Records remains one of the strongest labels for progressive and melodic House and Techno. ‘Midnight Sun’ joins the ranks as one of the most powerful tracks thi

While drum & bass in the United States has maintained a foothold for well over two decades, only now is it seeing a surge into the mainstream. Major stateside festivals have adopted the genre while social media sites like TikTok have helped it trend alongside a recent influx of drum & bass-influenced pop music. Although European artists have predominantly reaped the rewards up to this point, there are a handful of North American artists earning their keep as well. Bensley, Justin Hawkes 

Do LaB have officially announced the musical lineup for the 20th anniversary of Lightning in a Bottle taking place Memorial Day Weekend at Buena Vista Lake in Southern California this May 24-29, 2023. LIB’s 2023 lineup will be its largest and most ambitious to date with stage headliners including Rezz, Sofi Tukker, ZHU, Liquid Stranger, TOKiMONSTA ,The Glitch Mob, Tale Of Us, Diplo, Purple Disco Machine, and more. In line with LIB’s 20th anniversary, it’s only right that some of the community’s

Today Do LaB, originators and creators of the boutique festival experience Lightning in a Bottle, have revealed the lineup for the event’s 2022 return to Buena Vista Lake in Southern California. For five days on Memorial Day Weekend, May 25-30, LIB will gather a unique blend of torchbearers from an array of genres and origins to its renowned creative tapestry. Each artist will play their own role in igniting the long awaited reconnection of the LIB community. Since 2006, Do LaB has acted as a c

2024 has already seen a slew of festival lineup announcements, and following the disappointment by some (most) people at one particularly large Southern California festival’s lineup, the lineup from Lightning in a Bottle, So Cal’s premiere boutique camping festival, is utterly jaw dropping. Returning to Buena Vista Lake, a couple of hours north of Los Angeles for Memorial Day Weekend, the lineup reads like a dance/indie music fan’s fever dream. Skrillex, Labrinth, Lane 8, James Blake and M.I

More than just a festival, year after year SoCal's beloved Lightning in a Bottle attracts like-minded individuals like moths to a flame. But what makes this extraordinary event so special? Simply put, what sets Lightning in a Bottle apart are its guiding principles. And according to the festival's official website, there are "6 Ways of LIB'ing" that comprise its community's guiding principles: Celebrate Life Create Community Respect Yourself, Respect Others Actively Participate Honor The Land Be

Lightning In A Bottle has quickly become one of the best festivals in the U.S. What started as a boutique festival has grown to have more than 20,000 people attend. Many compare it to Shambhala with its laidback forest vibes and fantastic music selection. Unfortunately, this year’s edition which occurred back in May exposed its attendees to a life-threatening fungus. The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) said it is investigating a cluster of Valley Fever cases identified among at

Today, Do LaB have announced the music lineup for North America’s original boutique festival, Lightning in a Bottle, returning to Buena Vista Lake in Southern California during Memorial Day Weekend from May 21-25, 2025. LIB is your gateway to the extraordinary, a technicolor beacon for individuality in a monochrome world. It’s a place where outrageousness is currency and fun triumphs over all – a journey hand curated by the counterculturists and party-people of Do LaB, dotted with surprises that

With Memorial Day Weekend approaching and festival season picking up momentum, EDMTunes will make its way to Bakersfield, California. It will celebrate another edition of The DoLab’s Lightning in a Bottle (LIB). The Multi-genre, 5-day camping festival is as much of a music festival as it is an arts and culture experience. The festival offers an array of activities, including workshops, yoga, and discussions from May 21-25. From intracultural spiritual experiences to cooking classes, Lightning in

Lights All Night just dropped the full music lineup for its 11th edition and it’s a doozy. The longest-running EDM festival in Texas returns to Dallas on December 30 and 31 with a limited number of two-day and single-day tickets are available for purchase at LightsAllNight.com. After a sold-out 10th anniversary celebration in 2019, LAN will make its triumphant return this December featuring performances from the world’s most sought-after dance and electronic music acts. 40,000+ guests from acro

Like Mike partners Human Rias (our interview) and Afnan Prince for “Let It Burn,” released on Green Room. The song marks still another turning point in Like Mike’s amazing trip from mainstage EDM behemoth to underground music inventor. Having dominated festival major stages for years as part of Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, the Belgian musician has spent recent years developing a more complex sound character. Trading spectacular drops for hypnotic grooves and delicate evolution, this latest CD

Green Room is thrilled to announce the release of ‘Let It Burn’, a stunning collaboration between Like Mike, Human Rias, and Afnan Prince, coming January 10th to Green Room.  ‘Let It Burn’ delivers an intoxicating blend of deep, melodic house music—both hypnotic and meticulously crafted. The track builds gradually, evolving like a slow-burning fire, as layers of warm, pulsating basslines intertwine with shimmering percussive elements. Its immersive rhythm pulls listeners into a trance-like state

French DJ and producer Lil Fish is an artist who has proven the sky is the limit when it comes down to his production style. Taking a spin on bass music and contributing to the evolution of the genre by incorporating a fusion of Asian and Eastern European sounds, Lil Fish is only getting warmed up this year as he gears up to release his highly anticipated single known as ‘Sunrising’ on May 10th, 2024, via Gravitas Recordings. Following his debut album ‘Fusion’ in 2016 and a string of success

EDC Night 2 is wrapped, and there will be plenty to talk about once the weekend is through. But last night during Diplo’s set at cosmicMEADOW, the festival welcomed one of its biggest guests so far — Lil Nas X. It’s not at all uncommon for DJs to bring out other DJ special guests at festivals. What makes events like EDC or Ultra so special are the guests that end up coming from elsewhere, whether it’s Drake, The Kid Laroi, or in this case Lil Nas X. The young dynamo came out to perform his hit

“A Milli” by Lil Wayne might be one of the most iconic, and frequent, samples played in DJ sets to add a little hip hop flair. It’s been remixed and bootlegged to death, but — incredibly — there has never been an actual, honest to god, “official” remix of the hit single until now. SIDEPIECE, the duo of Party Favor and Nitti Gritti, who’ve earned critical acclaim from industry tastemakers and DJ peers alike, are the first to ever officially remix the classic record and the result is nothing shor

Up Tempo Music Producer Lil Dave Dave’s tracks have struck the right chord in the hearts of fans worldwide.  His latest record, “Meaningless,” has resonated with his audience and is an honest reflection of creatively where he’s headed this past season.  This record is unique, with a hardcore, girthy bassline and many noises to energize you. Lil’ Dave Dave has always been a dream chaser.  After a few releases and gaining some traction, things started to change for him within his local music scen

One of techno’s current phenomenal stars, Lilly Palmer, has brought out a unique, innovative fusion to her music style for her latest EP, New Generation. The EP contains three tracks and signifies a new era in the wonderful career of this wonderful artist. Shortly before the release of this EP, the spectacular techno artist had released her sonic masterpiece, ‘Hare Ram,‘ and it now has over 2.7 million streams on Spotify. Fast forward to today, Lilly Palmer continues to provide her magnificent f

Hot off the music press this New Music Friday, we’re thrilled to dive into Armin’s incredible track ‘Blah Blah Blah’ remixed by Lilly Palmer. You can find it streaming on all your favourite platforms via Armada Music. Don’t miss out—listen to this fiery remix on this beautiful fall morning and let us know what you think! Techno Remix of ‘Blah Blah Blah’ Do you recall the excitement when Armin van Buuren released ‘Blah Blah Blah’ back in 2018? That catchy, repetitive vocal hook was

As the countdown to New Year’s Eve approaches, Electronic music trailblazer Lilly Palmer is set to ignite clubs and dancefloors around the world with her electrifying new reimagining of the true Dance classic, ‘Dooms Night’. Originally crafted by Azzido Da Bass, ‘Dooms Night’ became a seminal rave anthem, gaining legendary status in 2000 with the release of Timo Maas’ iconic remix that stormed the UK charts and beyond. 24 years later, Lilly Palmer has transformed this historic track into a m

Techno powerhouse Lilly Palmer is no stranger to firing up massive crowds. But this Saturday, her crowd will look a bit different when she DJs for over 10,000 college football fans at Penn State's game against Washington. Palmer, who was named one of EDM.com's best music producers of 2023, will be opening the game with a live DJ set. The milestone establishes the German electronic music star as one of the first European DJs to do so at a major college sporting event, a representative of her pres

German DJ superstar Lilly Palmer is set to headline the Penn State Vs. Washington men’s college football game, this Saturday, November 9 at Beaver Stadium. Following last week’s release of her smash hit remix of Armin van Buuren’s ‘Blah Blah Blah,‘ which has boosted her monthly listeners by 200k and amassed over 100k daily streams, Palmer has been on a career-high this week with no stopping in sight. The Penn State performance is set to mark a significant milestone in the techno/electronic

The feminine power delivers insane Techno once again. This time, it comes at the hands of German DJ Lilly Palmer, brought to you by Armada Music and Kontor Records. Her double stacked release ‘All You Got to Do’ and ‘Surrender The Night’ will have you with a permanent “stank” face, stomping on the dancefloor into the sunrise. ‘All You Got To Do’ Already garnering high praise during her live shows, Lilly Palmer’s release once again showcases her versatility without compromising her i

LimeWire was one of the first big file sharing programs available to the masses, aside from Napster. Though LimeWire came out a year later, Napster was shut down in 2002 and so LimeWire existed for another 8 years before its final release was issued in October 2010. Now, the platform is relaunching as, you guessed it, an NFT marketplace. As part of the relaunch, LimeWire has announced a first of its kind partnership with legendary Ibiza clubs Ushuaïa & Hï Ibiza, giving LimeWire Original hol

Avicii‘s timeless hit ‘Levels’ continues to resonate with fans worldwide, and now, they have a unique opportunity to celebrate this iconic track through a special merchandise collection. Subscribers of the official Avicii newsletter received exciting news today about the upcoming launch of a limited edition ‘Levels’ merchandise line, set to release in mid-May on Avicii‘s web shop. In a thoughtful tribute to the song’s tempo, the collection is limited to just 126 units per product, mirroring