Dance Music News

The Deptford space will reopen “early 2025”, over a year after being forced to close in November 2023 Continue reading...

In response to criticism around the city's dwindling nightlife offering, Lamé says she is "doing all she can" to protect and support London's venues Continue reading...

First appointed by Sadiq Khan in 2016, Lamé has faced criticism during her tenure over the UK capital's dwindling nightlife Continue reading...

The long-running central London bar and nightspot is set to be developed into a 507-room hotel Continue reading...

A petition has been launched demanding that the 15,000-capacity venue refund those affected Continue reading...

Since his last release in 2020, Tian Karl has been locked away in the studio redefining his sonic palette, resulting in several planned singles before the end of 2024 and subsequent LP in early 2025.  London-based underground talent Tian Karl returns to the fore in 2024 with the emergence of his new label ‘TRUST ISSUES’, a slew of new singles and his forthcoming album ‘THINGS TO SAY ABOUT WORDS’, set for release in early 2025. Giving the first insight into a body of works that has been in the

One of the world’s largest trans + pride marches is set for return in July, following a record turnout in 2023 Continue reading...

The Gunnersbury Park-based day festival is set to welcome the likes of Two Shell, Chloé Caillet, DVS1, Eris Drew and many more Continue reading...

The festival also has no replacements for the Sunday as both Tyla and Digga D have dropped out of performing Continue reading...

Junction 2 has locked in its complete lineup for the London festival’s return this summer. The long-running event, one of the British capital’s largest and most anticipated annual electronic festivals, is back at Boston Manor Park in Brentford from July 25-27, featuring another deep performance roster of house and techno titans, underground veterans, and rising stars alike. This year’s lineup crosses an array of 4/4 subgenres, opening with Friday night performances from techno heavyweights lik

Sherwøød, London’s rising multi-instrumentalist, artist, and producer, unveils his powerful debut single, “Pride”. A deep dive into the complexities of relationships, “Pride” combines raw emotion, striking production, and a sense of vulnerability that invites listeners into Sherwøød’s richly textured sonic world. “Pride” is a genre-defying track that showcases Sherwøød’s unique approach to music production. Fusing modern electronic elements with influences drawn from hip-hop, indie rock, and R&

One of London’s biggest annual music festivals, We Are FSTVL, has been forced to cancel its 2024 edition after heavy rainfall left the planned venue unfit to host the event. Organizers of the festival had been preparing to welcome tens of thousands of revelers to Dagenham’s Central Park over the weekend of 25-26 May. However, the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham has pulled the plug citing health and safety concerns with the site. In a statement, the council said its “recent assessment of

This is an opinion column. The thoughts and viewpoints expressed are those of the author, Dr. Sunni Lampasso, a psychologist, executive coach and the founder of Shaping Success, where she helps EDM artists and industry professionals elevate their careers while prioritizing wellness. As the author of "Level Up Your Influence: A Self-Awareness Guide to Maximizing Your Growth and Unlocking Your Inner Leader," she empowers artists to overcome mental roadblocks, avoid burnout and build a lasting lega

The popular user-generated mix database will cease operating after 20 years Continue reading...

The famed Scottish institution will shut permanently this month after 26 years Continue reading...

The venue cited the cost of living crisis and “changing lifestyle choices” for its closure Continue reading...

The grassroots venue says its future “hangs in the balance” after a long history of political turmoil Continue reading...

You’ll surprise yourself singing “in my mind, in my mind” later today, trust us. We’ve got great news to share. DJ and producer longstoryshort continues his impressive run of productions with the release of his new Bass House tune, ‘In My Mind‘. This brand-new track offers a deep dive into the artist’s psyche, exploring themes of escapism and self-reflection. Since launching his journey with ‘Back to the Start’ in 2019, longstoryshort has forged a path that defies expectations, deliverin

There's a moment in every rave when the sweat dries and emotions get the best of you. longstoryshort's new EP, IN MY MIND, lives precisely in that transformative instant. The electronic music virtuoso, one of the genre's greatest shapeshifters, performs a masterful vanishing act in the project, wherein he provides the fury of the rave before navigating the eerie quiet of its afterglow. He says he hopes listeners "connect with these tracks as a soundtrack to their own highs, lows and everything i

EDC 2021 is officially over, and that’s a sad day for hundreds of thousands of ravers who descended upon the Las Vegas Motor Speedway over the past three days. However, with the live stream, now dozens of sets exist up on YouTube (unofficially for now, until they’re uploaded by either the artists or Insomniac). Below, you can watch sets from Tiësto, Alison Wonderland, Martin Garrix, Excision, Pendulum Trinity, NGHTMRE, Alesso, Subtronics, Seven Lions, Diplo, and Knife Party. You might even be a

Leave it to the madcap minds behind Dirtybird to think of yet another event to redefine the rave. Last month, the beloved dance label curated a "farmer's market for ravers." Hidden deep in a secret location in downtown Los Angeles' Arts District, the event helped usher in 2024 after Dirtybird soared to new heights last year. Dirtybird implemented a number of unique experiences at the rare "farmer's market," including a Michelada stand, vinyl shop and even a pop-up tattoo parlor, Label Manager De

Sunshine, cool breeze and a big city skyline made for one unforgettable weekend in Brooklyn for Chris Lake's Black Book Records. The British superstar showcased the sounds of his beloved label on July 19th and 20th, transforming the Brooklyn Army Terminal into a house music haven. Fans there were treated to two days of pristine house selections on a waterfront stage with panoramic views of New York City's iconic skyline. The first of Lake's two curated lineups featured Andruss and Jojo Lorenzo a

Deorro took the phrase "kids at heart" to a whole new level by turning Chuck E. Cheese into the rave venue we never knew we needed. To celebrate the release of his latest track, "En El Audi," Deorro brought the house down last week at the iconic home of arcade games and pizza slices. His exclusive "Chuck E. Cheese After Dark" experience took place at the location in Northridge for only 200 people. The family-friendly event tapped into the early aughts nostalgia with which longtime fans of Deorro

The iconic Hospital Records is known for taking drum & bass to places it's never been, but the team behind the label outdid themselves this time. Hospital literally took their music to new heights in the skies of Bristol, where they recently hosted the city's first-ever hot air balloon rave. The ambitious event came to life via a collaboration between Hospitality (the label's global events arm), the summertime event organizer Siren and the nonprofit RIOT Noise. Together, they organized the s

"Do the D.A.N.C.E" never felt more alive than Friday night, when Justice tore up the Hollywood Bowl with a performance for the ages. Fresh off their brilliant Hyperdrama album, the storied duo transformed the iconic venue into a kinetic, neon-lit cathedral of electronic music. Nearly 18,000 fans were on-hand to witness the biggest standalone US headlining show of their career. Justice's Gaspard Augé and Xavier de Rosnay are said to have spent months working with "a team of seven computer scienti