Dance Music News

Calling all EDM fans and water warriors! The legendary S2O Festival, known for being the world’s biggest Songkran (Thai New Year) celebration, is finally splashing down in the United States for the first time ever. Get ready to dance, get drenched, and experience a new cultural experience at The Brooklyn Mirage this Labor Day Weekend, August 31st to September 1st, 2024. Tickets are now officially on sale so grab them here on DICE. Single day tickets and 2 day tickets are available. Pulse E

Phone-free dancefloors are giving a whole new meaning to "dance like nobody's watching." In 2024, it's hard to imagine what it would be like to attend a concert without everyone in the crowd staring at their glowing smartphone screens, taking videos and selfies. But for many, the excessive use of phones at raves is beginning to erode the authenticity of the atmosphere and disrupt the audience's connection with the music, the artists and each other. Damian Lazarus, the renowned DJ and creator of

John Summit partners with Bose to launch the all-new SoundLink Max Portable Speaker. In multiple digital spots featuring his latest track, ‘Go Back‘ with Sub Focus and Julia Church, Summit shares with fans everywhere why he obsesses over music. And how important great audio is to him and its importance in bringing the energy up – whether for an intimate gathering with 10 friends or crowds of thousands.    Bose chose to collaborate with Summit because of a deep, shared passion for music, his

For over three decades, the iconic Miami Marine Stadium has stood silent and abandoned, a relic of a bygone era. However, a recent surge in support and funding has sparked hope for the resurrection of this historic venue. With the city commission’s approval of a comprehensive restoration plan and the authorization of bonds to finance the renovation, the dream of reopening the stadium is closer than ever. Memories of performances, like Jimmy Buffett‘s legendary show in 1985, still linger in t

In what could be seen as both a blessing and a curse to music creators, Google and YouTube have announced a collection of generative AI music tools called Music AI Sandbox. Designed using Google’s Lyria model, musicians can generate instrumentals and other musical elements from simple text prompts. Unveiled at Google I/O 2024, Music AI Sandbox leverages the latest tech from Google’s DeepMind in areas like long musical context modeling and audio synthesis. It represents Google’s efforts to ma

It's a good thing they made Marc Rebillet wear two robes because you can't ask him to stay fully-clothed onstage—even if he's performing for Google execs. Earlier in the week, Google hosted its I/O developer conference to show off its work to shareholders whose hourly rate is greater than most people's rent payments. Developers and execs in the showcase shared some of the new products and features ready for release from the tech behemoth. While these things typically comprise exhaustive slidesho

TikTok is set to become the first video-sharing platform to notify users if a piece of content was created using artificial intelligence, Forbes reports. As AI tech evolves at a blistering pace, generating content—once a strenuous task—is now as simple as entering a few text prompts. Copyright be damned, paintings or photographs in the style of any artist and full songs with lyrics and voices that sound indistinguishable from popular musicians are now just keystrokes away. This technological boo

Just when you thought ODESZA couldn't get any more blissfully transcendent, they've spun a screeching 180 into clubland with an unexpected package of gritty remixes tailored explicitly for the dancefloor. Known for their lush and cinematic productions, the beloved electronic duo today surprised fans with the unexpected release, Spinback Remixes, which features reworks of a handful of their classics. "Our recent DJ sets have allowed us to experiment and re-envision tracks for the club, including

No stranger to explorative undertakings outside of music, Alison Wonderland has officially launched her festival-geared, cruelty-free new line of cosmetics, FMU Beauty. Since minting FMU Records in December 2022—six months after unveiling her third studio album—the Australian visionary went on to revamp her Whyte Fang alias, playing a wide range of high profile shows leading up to Whyte Fang’s debut album, GENESIS, issued in April 2023. Perhaps the most significant delivery of all, Alison Wonder

Movement Music Festival has announced the set times for its 2024 edition, featuring over 115 acts across six stages and three days. Memorial Day Weekend turns into a Techno holiday in Detroit at Hart Plaza. Set Times The lineup includes headline sets from dance music legend Fatboy Slim, German-Bosnian superstar DJ and producer Solomun, a brand-new show from Electronic music innovator Richie Hawtin, as well as award-winning artist and producer James Blake (DJ Set); Australian-born House s

Music publishers are warning Spotify of potential legal action due to their use of song lyrics and music videos without proper licensing. These publishers argue that Spotify’s current approach infringes on their rights and could lead to significant financial losses for songwriters. The National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA) have sent a formal letter to Spotify, urging them to address these issues promptly or face legal consequences. This dispute highlights ongoing tensions between streami

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X Games is highlighting the inherent link between music and sports by virtue of a special festival experience featuring Kaskade. The chart-topping DJ and producer will perform on Saturday night of X Games Ventura 2024, which is taking place from June 28-30 at SoCal's Ventura County Fairgrounds. He returns after throwing down at the X Games in 2018 and 2023 in Aspen. "Growing up in the suburbs of Chicago my favorite thing to do when I wasn't crate digging for music was to go out and skate in the

In a groundbreaking moment for the EDM scene, the dynamic duo of Subtronics and Level Up are set to make history as the first married couple to perform together at Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) Las Vegas. Their first official b2b (back-to-back) set is set to electrify the festival grounds this weekend, promising an unforgettable experience for fans and a milestone moment for the artists themselves. Subtronics is known for captivating audiences with his signature blend of dubstep, riddim, and

In celebration of the 40th Anniversary of House Music, House Music 40 has partnered with ARC Music Festival to kick-off celebratory events throughout the city with a special free pop-up event at the Daley Plaza. The lunchtime mix will feature performances by Chicago natives and international DJs Derrick Carter and DJ Heather, hosted by Mother Diva on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at 12 noon. House Music 40’s founder and House music pioneer Vince Lawrence reflects, “I am thrilled to mark this mome

Above & Beyond are celebrating 10 years of totemic deep house music powered by their Anjunadeep label. Each week since 2014, the iconic trance trio welcomes some of their favorite producers to The Anjundadeep Edition, a weekly mix showcase hosted on their imprint's YouTube and SoundCloud channels. Since its debut on May 16th, 2014 with James Grant, we've seen mixes over the years from Lane 8, Luttrell, Tinlicker, Eli & Fur, Qrion, TSHA, Yotto and many more. Now, after 500 episodes, Above

Every year, ravers from across the globe flock to EDC Las Vegas to dance under the Electric Sky. The iconic Electric Daisy Carnival is back with another hotly anticipated iteration of dusk-till-dawn music, elite stage design and production, and this year, an array of updates to the festival. Its layout will be rearranged and a slew of new installations and art cars will be onsite. This year's EDC Las Vegas lineup comprises nearly 300 artists, with many sub-genres of electronic music represented.

Up-and-coming artist Late Night Therapy has spent the last five weeks living aboard a sailboat with six friends to record their highly-anticipated new single “GENESIS.” Check his previous works, When You’re Gone and Spinning. The 24-year-old singer/songwriter/producer set up a fully-functioning recording studio on a boat itself. The goal was to be completely in not just the artistic process, but the driving themes of the new track – the cyclical nature of life and human existence. To authent

Le Bon Air Festival pulled French DJ and producer I Hate Models from its lineup, set to take place this weekend in Marseille, France. Resident Advisor reports the decision came after the producer requested to fly to the festival by private jet for his set this Saturday, May 18th. The festival posted a statement on their Instagram yesterday, announcing the decision and stating that ‘no artist has ever taken a private jet to come and play at Le Bon Air Festival.’ Le Bon Air went

Conflicting sounds and emotions collide in "Go Back," Sub Focus and John Summit's new collaboration, but they fuel each other to deliver one of the year's best dance records so far. Teaming up with the surging singer-songwriter Julia Church, they weave a latticework of house and drum & bass using threads of longing. Her lyrics, a poetic exploration of the indestructible bond forged between two kindred spirits, evoke a sense of being frozen in a cherished moment. Embracing her role as a dream

6EJOU, the DJ and and hypnotic industrial techno producer who embarked on his musical journey in 2019, but has already impressed the techno crowds with his performances at events such as Verknipt and Wonderland Festival – has just announced that he’s taking things to the next level. In a story posted on Instagram earlier today, 6EJOU revealed that he will be playing the longest live set he has ever played – a mind-blowing  10 hours, at an event in the Netherlands. He couldn’t disclose any mo

As the Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas approaches, the multi-talented artist and entrepreneur Alison Wonderland is set to expand her FMU empire with the exciting launch of her newest venture, FMU Beauty. Known for her groundbreaking music and innovative approach, Alison Wonderland is now bringing her creativity and passion to the world of beauty with a line designed to empower festival-goers and makeup enthusiasts alike. The FMU Beauty line is a reflection of Alison’s dynamic and expressiv

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