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Listen to the most flavour-packed tracks we discovered this week. Music makes the world go round. And in that regard, we’re constantly on the lookout for new, exciting tunes to share with our audience. We’ve found some that cause goosebumps, and make you open your eyes and get up from your chair to dance. So put on your best pair of headphones, or turn up your speakers, and enjoy this week’s New Music Friday. Here are our top picks for the best music we came across this week, in no parti

Nostalgix returns to her roots and signature sound with her new single, "Look At Me," out now on Steve Aoki's Dim Mak Records. Marking her debut on the label, the '90s-inspired bass house track seamlessly blends elements of breakbeat and hip-hop. The song embodies Nostalgix's unapologetic bravado with its lyricism, capturing the exciting feelings associated with self-assurance. With energy for days, the gritty single is ideal for clubs and parties, and it's guaranteed to get the whole dancefloor

Ekonovah is stepping into the vibrant highs of summertime festival season with a new two-track EP. The project, Vibrant, is anything but par for the course for the rising star in the making. Its titular track has been a coveted staple of Ekonovah's sets for years, a pulsating, club-ready anthem with heavy basslines and formidable horns, capturing the essence of his characteristically high-energy live performances.  Meanwhile, "Best of Me," is a UK-inspired bass house track that pushes the tempo

Like a spark reigniting an old flame, Odd Mob has breathed new life into Sean Paul’s iconic "Get Busy" with its first official rework. With his latest release, the "Losing Control" producer has reworked the 2003 dancehall classic of two decades with a fresh, modern production twist. Adding a pep in its step, Odd Mob raises the tempo, transforming "Get Busy" into an energizing, dance-worthy single with a voluminous bassline that commands movement. The remix has already become a mainstay in his li

Frank Walker's debut album ORIGIN emerges like a sunrise over a familiar horizon, casting new light on nostalgic dance music melodies and transforming them with fresh, contemporary brilliance.  A landmark moment in Walker’s career, the release of ORIGIN is another key stepping stone in his journey from a Toronto nightlife staple to an emerging global mainstage phenomenon. A cornerstone of the album is "Missing You" with country superstar Nate Smith, a poignant crossover track that marries countr

Ahead of the long-awaited return of Breakaway Music Festival Ohio presented by Celsius Energy in just one week, the festival's organizers are gearing up to present an electrifying weekend with headlining performances by some of dance music's most celebrated artists. Since its launch in Columbus in 2016, Breakaway has grown significantly and cemented itself as the nation’s largest multi-city touring festival. After attracting roughly 100,000 attendees in last year, the festival's 2024 return to O

The artist shared the news on his socials recently, with what will become the eleventh LP of his career. Bittersweet news come from the world of Trance today, as one of its living legends, ATB, has announced his next artist album, DON’T STOP, which will come out next year. At the same time, he opened up and concluded it will be the last album of his career. The author behind the iconic ‘9PM (Till I Come)‘, turned to his socials to deliver the news. After 30 entire years of gracing the sc

Get ready—two of the most innovative artists in electronic music just dropped a big hint about a show they haven’t mentioned that will happen soon in San Francisco. Skrillex tweeted early this morning, “Fred and I need to try out way too much new music, so next week we’re going to throw a rave in San Francisco BRB.” But when this B2B “rave” will be? And where exactly this Skrillex and Fred again.. b2b will happen? Even though not much else is known about the supposed “rave” at this point, fans

We had an in-depth chat with one of Dance music’s most prominent faces of the last decade. Recently, we sat down with quite the artist for a proper conversation: Saad Ayub. One who has had an incredible career across his 15 years active, he topped the Bangladeshi scene before moving overseas and pursuing new heights in Canada, and is now a renowned figure in the entire world. Although once a successful Trance producer, his heart moved his sound over to Techno around half a decade ago, where

Above & Beyond is set to head to Mexico City this fall to celebrate the 600th episode of their Group Therapy Radio Show. Get ready for two days of music therapy to uplift your soul. Last year, the 500th celebration took place in Los Angeles with a two-day event at the Banc of California Stadium. The massive two-day event featured performances by Above & Beyond, Grum, Andrew Bayer, Mat Zo, and Alpha 9. The energy was unmatched and left fans eagerly anticipating what they will bring for th

Have you seen everything you've wanted to see before you die? That's the question Chet Porter posed on his debut album, EVERYTHING YOU'VE EVER SEEN. Today he continues the story behind the LP with what was originally set to be its final track, "Things I Wish I Could Forge," a dreamlike collaboration with Vancouver Sleep Clinic.  "Things I Wish I Could Forget" is one of Porter's more subtle entries. Forgoing the bright, vivid production we heard throughout most of the album, he masterfully enthra

Seismic Spring Lite once again electrified the vibrant city of Austin, Texas as dance music enthusiasts from near and far gathered at The Concourse Project for a weekend of unforgettable experiences. As the younger sibling of RealMusic’s esteemed Seismic Dance Event, the festival's organizers celebrated its second year with the promise of more to come. This two-day extravaganza serves as a prelude to festival season and to the main event slated for November. The allure of The Concourse Project l

In a video posted on Instagram and other socials on Thursday (May 23), Disclosure officially announced their return with new music on the way. As a matter of fact, the duo revealed that the release of their new single ‘She’s Gone, Dance On‘ will come on Wednesday, May 29th (timed release for 10:30AM Pacific). ‘She’s Gone, Dance On’ is a ray of summer sunshine that’s already lighting up festival sets of acclaimed DJs such as salute, Dom Dolla, DJ Seinfeld, SG Lewis, Peggy Gou, Barry Can’t Swi

Alex Stein is the latest artist to step up for his debut Drumcode EP, following a stellar contribution to A-Sides Vol.12. The Lisbon-based Brazilian artist has been a lock for stunning Techno productions stretching back over 10 years, with quality drops on labels including Terminal M and Tronic. Last year he tightened his relationship with the DC crew, playing Drumcode events at Uebel & Gefährlich in Hamburg and the Blue Tree Songkran festival in Thailand, before a label debut on A-Sides Vol

Welcome this weekend with this powerful piece of Hard Dance, crafted just for you, dear raver. “This one is for all the ravers in the place“! In quite the classy clash of veterans, iconic duo D-Block & S-te-Fan and recently retired legend The Prophet have come together to unleash an impressive collaboration, ‘Nothing But Rave‘. This is quite the piece in Hardstyle history, for a duo which has graced the sound of the genre for exactly two decades this year, wrote a collaborative effort al

Eli & Fur is a DJ and electronic music producer duo comprising Eliza Noble and Jennifer Skillman, hailing from London, England. Eli & Fur have been working together since they were in their teens. Today, they announce their highly anticipated Second Album Dreamscapes via new single ‘Golden Eyes & Tears’, out now on [PIAS] Électronique. ‘Golden Eyes and Tears’ is a love song for the thoughtful early mornings. Looking out the window in the taxi on your way home, or just winding down, r

Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) is simply a raver’s paradise. If you like dance music even the slightest, this is the best place on earth to listen to it. Surrounded by a whopping 175,000 like-minded people every night, electronic music shines brightest under the electric sky. From the massive stages to the beautiful art to the mesmerizing music, EDC has it all. From dawn to dusk has been their tagline for 13 years at the Vegas Speedway. Prior to that, the festival resided in LA but was outgro

With their upcoming album: Reverie’s hotly anticipated release fast approaching on July 19, ‘One New Change‘ is another uptempo stormer from the dance duo, arriving just in time for summer with a crisp house groove, exquisite vocal samples, and a swell of bassy synths. Listen to ‘One New Change‘ here. Pre-save Reverie here. Following the release of lead single ‘Biggest Regret’ (with Bbyafricka), the club-ready ‘You Know It,’ and the anthemic ‘All That You Need,‘ ‘One New Change‘ is anoth

Trance can be uplifting, spiritual, and inspiring. However, it can also be dark, rowdy, and tasty. This is the case with Matt Fax‘s new explosive track ‘Raven’. Following the trend with Armada Music‘s more techno-ish sound, ‘Raven’ will launch you into another realm of electronic atmospheres. Edgar Allan Poe could never, let’s have a look at Fax’s new dark and raw sonic escapade. ‘Raven’ The pulsating bass conducts the song towards the dancefloor. This song is truly a vibe, from the min

Fresh off his EDC Las Vegas headlining set at the BassPod, trap/dubstep kingpin NGHTMRE has unveiled his latest EP, UNSOUND 2. Launched in 2022 with its inaugural edition, the UNSOUND concept is a vessel for cultivating cross-genre collaborations and championing emerging dubstep acts – a multi-purpose project that showcases NGHTMRE’s world-class production and curatorial talents. Unsound 2 The DJ/producer’s UNSOUND 2 EP combines bass juggernauts with rising stars for six tracks tha

Today, LA based producer Sam Blacky drops her new single ‘Ronaldinho‘ via the tastemaking label Easier Said. This high-energy track features the powerhouse vocals of Nigerian superstar Niniola, creating a global dance floor anthem. Sam Blacky has carved a unique path in the dance music scene. Her infectious blend of house, techno, and tribal influences has earned her a devoted global fanbase, taking her from Miami Music Week to Coachella after-parties to international adventures in Gua