Dance Music News

New Album, New Tour It’s been almost one month since the legendary German band, Scooter, have released their twenty-first album, ‘Open Your Mind and Your Trousers’. To celebrate the release, H. P. Baxxter and the boys are packing up once more for a United Kingdom & Ireland tour. After a huge success with their ‘God Save the Rave’ album and tour, the German rave stars are on a nonstop roll this year having set off on the road at the end of March in Stuttgart and keeping the party going throug

George Georgiou, the artist behind the acid house smiley, has installed plaques at the likes of Shoom and Sin Continue reading...

A new remixed album from This Never Happened is underway, and the first remix from Sultan + Shepard’s‘ Endless Dawn is out today. Dirty South, a well-known artist from Australia, has returned to Lane 8’s label, as he puts his spin on S+S’s ‘Highest Love’. Give it a listen and let us know how much you enjoyed the rework of ‘Highest Love’. ‘Highest Love’ (Remix) – Dirty South Dirty South’s rendition of ‘Highest Love’ replaces the subtle guitar chords with a consistent beat and subtle

Alesso – Hypnotize EP Swedish sensation Alesso continues his exploration of bass house with his latest EP ‘Hypnotize’, following his initial foray into the genre with ‘Zig Zag’. The 3 track collection marks a dynamic shift from his celebrated pop-centric sound via his newly launched record label Body Hi / Capitol Records. The Chainsmokers – No Hard Feelings EP Fresh from the releases of ‘Addicted’ and ‘Friday’, global hitmakers The Chainsmokers present us with a brand new 6-track EP titl

Acclaimed electropop icon Róisín Murphy has released “The House (System Olympia Remix)” alongside the announcement of her upcoming remix album Hit Parade Remixes, out May 24. Reimagining her landmark album Hit Parade, Hit Parade Remixes dials up the vibrant, kaleidoscopic euphoria of Róisín’s eccentric artistry to dizzying new heights with the help of a cutting-edge cast of producers and DJs including Moodymann, System Olympia, Hernan Cattaneo and more. “I’ve known System Olympia for a coupl

*Featured Cover Photo Credit: Do Lab / Don Idio (@divisuals) The Memorial Day weekend is approaching very soon. That means, it will bring out the return of one of the world’s most exciting community-focused music and boutique festivals, Lightning in a Bottle (or LIB, another popular name to use for the festival). LIB will return to the uplifting and vibrant surroundings of Buena Vista Lake, 29 miles southwest of Bakersfield and 111 miles north of Los Angeles, and the festivities will commenc

Use caution when crossing the Swirl Bridge – amazing music and vibes ahead! After an immensely successful return of Derek Vincent Smith aka Pretty Lights in 2023, many near and far were delighted when a post appeared yesterday on socials announcing more dates for the Colorado-native and his team for 2024. Michal Menert, Borham Lee, Chris Karns, and Alvin Ford Jr. will be joining Derek again on stage for part II. The tour features 24 dates in 11 cities, inclusive of 3 festival appeara

Odd Mob and OMNOM are taking their collaborative HYPERBEAM project on the road for The Unexplained Tour. The powerhouse duo will debut the project live at EDC Las Vegas later this month, and are gearing up for a series of electrifying shows through August. With stops at Ubbi Dubbi in Texas, Beyond Wonderland in Washington, Electric Forest in Michigan, Splash House in California, and more, the HYPERBEAM producers are set to deliver one of the most exciting summers of their careers. The tour

Spencer Brown is an exciting artist who produces innovate sounds in the genres of progressive house and deep techno. He has featured for prominent labels such as Anjunadeep, Anjunabeats, and Factory 93. On May 8, the artist released his newest single, ‘Guardian,‘ and it has groovy vibes that exude a mysterious aura that flows through the atmosphere. The ‘Guardian’ track from Spencer Brown follows up from his most recent jam, ‘Ladies Love LFOs.’ This track’s release further enhances the Los Gatos

Deadmau5, the iconic electronic music producer and performer, recently shared a fascinating anecdote during an interview with host Richard Vission on SiriusXM Pitbull’s Globalization show Powertools. In this candid conversation, Deadmau5 delved into the inception of his trademark mouse ears, shedding light on a quirky origin story that began as a lthearted joke with a friend. Let’s dive into the intriguing narrative behind the creation of one of the most recognizable symbols in the electronic mu

New for 2024, DEX EFX X0X will debut exclusively across two shows at global stature festivals Movement Festival Detroit and Sónar Barcelona. As two of the most important events in the dance music calendar; Movement Festival and Sónar each hold significant historical precedence where Richie Hawtin has premiered new show concepts over the last three decades and experimented with unique ways of performing, including Plastikman Live’ (2010) and his CLOSE concept (2017). Anchored within the immersi

One unheralded DJ can now spin their way into Tomorrowland, the world's largest EDM festival, thanks to a new contest. The iconic festival brand today launched a competition via the Online Tomorrowland DJ & Producing Academy, its native e-learning program. The virtual academy offers courses led by a number of tenured Tomorrowland performers as well as access to music production tools and exclusive masterclasses by a number of the world's most renowned DJs. If you're an artist with dreams of

Those who have been to EDC Las Vegas know it's not just a music festival—it's a canvas for memories. The concrete of the Las Vegas Motor Speedway transforms into a mosaic for self-expression each May. Here, worries and burdens shed like snakeskin, replaced by a shared heartbeat soundtracked by the very best in electronic dance music. And if you've been there, you can attest there aren't many festivals on earth where the euphoria is this palpable. The air itself thickens with the collective energ

The countdown to Tomorrowland is on. The Online Tomorrowland DJ & Producing Academy is launching a unique contest to get a chance to perform at Tomorrowland Belgium 2024 by entering the online academy competition. People from all around the world can now participate and submit their mixtape at academy.tomorrowland.com in order to make their wildest dream come true. The Online Tomorrowland DJ & Producing Academy is Tomorrowland’s educational DJ & producer platform that gives begin

Eleven years ago, the electronic dance music community was gifted with ‘Reload’, a track that became an instant classic and an anthem in the EDM world. The initial collaboration between Sebastian Ingrosso, one of the stalwarts of Swedish House Mafia, and Australian producer Tommy Trash, resulted in an electrifying instrumental track released in 2012. However, it was the addition of John Martin‘s powerful vocals in 2013 that transformed ‘Reload’ into a monumental track that captivated audiences w

After a turbulent 2023, which saw the Desert Hearts crew nix their multi-day lakeside plans for a city spinoff, the team behind the quirky transformative festival is gearing up for a whole new experience in 2024. Set to take place July 4-8, this year's Desert Hearts Festival will say goodbye to the Golden State and hop over to the scenic Arizona mountains for four days of non-stop revelry. The picturesque locale, which sits 30 minutes outside Flagstaff, will envelop attendees with its ponderosa

Still buzzing from the release of her emotionally charged anthem "Limbo," Charli Lark is once again making waves through the release of five intoxicating club remixes for the dark electro-pop track. Lark is set to captivate her ever-growing audience with this exciting foray into dance music. Collaborating with some of the UK's finest dance music talent, she tapped LIMIT3R, Charlotte Van de Peer, Ruff Loaderz, Until Dawn and Wilson for official remix duties of “Limbo.” “Limbo” delves into the the

Imagine connecting your phone to a satellite hundreds of kilometers away using regular Bluetooth! That’s exactly what Hubble Network, a tech startup, just achieved for the first time ever. They needed just a software update on the Earth-based device, opening the door to a future where Bluetooth can connect to satellites. Hold on, how is this possible when your Bluetooth headphones sometimes struggle a few feet away? Here’s the trick: Hubble Network’s satellites have special antennas that

The annual festival is due to go ahead later this month across seven venues Continue reading...

The legendary DJ is raising funds to help pay for medical bills, following an "unfortunate accident" due to the condition Continue reading...

The book is set to be an account of the DJ, dancer and keyboardist's decade with the band Continue reading...

The pair are set to expand on the DOVE project with more "experimental, rave-leaning" work, including a special set at this year's Glastonbury Festival Continue reading...

Albini, who produced music for the likes of the Pixies, Nirvana, and PJ Harvey, passed away on Tuesday Continue reading...

Making a welcome entrance to the dance music world, BETAWELT presents their brand new, 5-track EP titled ‘My Body’. With this debut the duo make the perfect first impression, taking listeners on a journey through the decades as they turn the beginnings of electronic music into modern hits. Although this may be their debut EP, BETAWELT are no strangers to the dance music scene with more than twenty years behind the decks. This is on full show within the EP as old school dance music elements,

Canadian duo Loud Luxury is bringing their biggest production to date to the Brooklyn Mirage for One Night Only on Friday, 5/17. If you won’t be at EDC Las Vegas that weekend, this is the show that you’re going to want to be at! Grab your tickets here on DICE before they sell out. Joining Loud Luxury on this epic night are a carefully curated selection of artists promising a diverse range of musical styles and sounds Joining the duo on support is the viral hitmaker Ian Asher, Lavern, and Jak