Dance Music News

The beautiful Gates of Agartha Festival is coming back to the ancient Cave Romane in Pula, Croatia, on June 7th and 8th, 2024, after a successful first year and being named Best New Regional Festival. Plus, more big names in world music are playing than ever before: Adriatique, Bedouin, Dixon, Vintage Culture, Seth Troxler, TSHA, and Avantgart Tabldot are all playing. Gates of Agartha 2024 lineup poster The two-day Gates of Agartha journey takes you through the historic region of Istria in Croa

OLING just dropped the heater we’ve been fiending for all year! The young Swedish melodic house wizard’s new single ‘Virtue‘ is finally out on Jeremy Olander‘s Vivrant label and it’s an absolute monster. If you checked out OLING’s ‘Roots Open‘ event series at that insane ore mine location in his hometown of Falun last summer, you’ll know this track is something seriously special. ‘Virtue’ was the highlight of those parties, with the massive singalong vocals and huge uplifting melodies getting t

Houston, we have a problem because Kai Wachi’s highly anticipated Morphosia tour is finally coming to Texas this month. Making his first stop in Austin on April 11 at Concourse Project, Houston on April 12 at 9PM Music Venue, and Dallas on April 13 at The Factory in Deep Ellum, this bodybuilding bass don from Boise, Idaho will be erupting the stage in a symphony of bass-heavy beats and electrifying energy. Kai Wachi is well-known for his genre-bending approach to create bass soundscapes that

Cody Chase announces his upcoming live performance, gearing up to support DETLEF in Denver on the 12th of April. With an unmistakable sound, distinct in its hard-hitting vibe and powerful energy, Cody Chase will elevate the night, adding his own unique flavour to what already promises to be an unforgettable event. Having had several releases drop recently, including his Techno production ‘Ellipsis,’ released via his own label Chasin’ Records, Cody Chase shows himself to be keeping his momentum h

DJ Dris is here with yet another dancefloor gem, this time bringing sonic excitement with the Afro House production, ‘Keep Trying’: having just recently dropped a single featuring the vocalist Natalie Graham titled ‘Work’, DJ Dris is certainly keeping his momentum high as he offers fans a new vibrant production, striking out once again to place his stellar talents and unique creativity in the spotlight. Set for release via Born Digital Music, ‘Keep Trying’ emerges as an impressive addition to DJ

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Boys Noize and Rico Nasty have joined forces to release HARDC0RE DR3AMZ, a new three-track EP. Kicking off the record is "Arintintin," a hyperactive dance track with a punk edge. Next up is "Vvgina," a techno-inspired banger with cathartic lyrics exploring heartbreak and the quest for liberation from past relationships. Rounding out the EP is "H.O.T.," an unapologetic breakbeat and hip-hop crossover highlighted by Rico Nasty's fierce vocals. Accompanying the single track is a nostalgic music vid

Rave Is The Weapon is ESSEL and Alex Mills’ latest banger on Mark Kight‘s Toolroom Records. Toolroom’s main lady ESSEL is back on the label with Alex Mills, another talented female powerhouse who is a DJ, producer, and singer. ESSEL’s next song comes after her Toolroom hit “The Edge,” which has already been streamed 4 million times and played on Radio One almost 40 times. She has gotten a lot of radio support over the past few years, which led to her being booked as a DJ at Radio One’s “Big W

For trance fans, the name Dreamstate sparks excitement. It represents the global movement celebrating all trance genres – from deep progressive to psy-trance. Dreamstate has become a passionate community’s rallying point. And who better to provide the anthem for their upcoming festivals than trance legend ATB? The DJ/producer just dropped “Future City” on Dreamstate‘s renowned label. From the first melodic phrases, you know it’s something special. ATB’s signature blend of emotive melodies and

Fifteen years ago, on April 1, 2009, a collaboration that would become a cornerstone in the history of electronic dance music was born. Before the official formation of Swedish House Mafia, Axwell, Sebastian Ingrosso, and Steve Angello teamed up with the renowned Laidback Luke to produce ‘Leave The World Behind’, a track that remains a progressive dance music masterpiece. This collaboration, featuring the combined talents of these legendary artists, created a sound that was both innovative and t

Got a fresh techno heater for you to dissolve your brain cells to. The one and only Eli Brown just dropped a new collab with fellow techno destroyer Lilly Palmer called “Gasoline” and let me tell you, this one’s an absolute rager. I’ve been following Brown‘s releases for a while now after getting turned on to that mean “Escape” EP he put out on Insomniac’s Factory93 label back in 2021. This new “Gasoline” track landed on the same esteemed imprint, which makes total sense given how this is prett

For electronic music producer Marsh, his latest single “Warrior” is far more than just another release. The uplifting yet goosebump-inducing progressive house track is a musical salute to his lifelong best friend Jimmy. He has been waging a courageous battle against Leukaemia since his diagnosis in 2022. As Marsh puts pen to paper to describe the inspiration behind “Warrior”, his words transcend the dancefloor. His new song takes the listener inside the beautiful friendship that has defined his

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Walker & Royce have released their newest album, No Big Deal, via Dirtybird Records. This album should be a big deal, no pun intended, for anyone who loves rhythmic, yet chill Dance music. The album provides ten stellar tracks for all to enjoy as these tracks have soundscapes that complement anywhere that rocks an upbeat vibe. The phenomenal Tech House duo of Walker & Royce had already released six of the ten pieces of No Big Deal on two separate EPs, Part 1 and Part 2, of the same title

Last Thursday, March 21 in Miami Beach, music lovers gathered at the Surfcomber Hotel pool party to witness a spectacle unlike any other. Mau P, brought his infectious beats all the way from Amsterdam to the magic city of Miami. The crowd was buzzing with excitement, knowing that they were in for a night to remember. As Mau P took to the stage, the energy in the air was palpable. His music had a way of transcending boundaries and bringing people together, and on this night, he did not disapp

Nearly 25 years after forever changing the fabric of digital music distribution, it seems Napster is still focused on innovation. This time around, they're experimenting with a more unconventional form of marketing: fortune cookies.  Napster, which is now a streaming service, has partnered with OpenFortune, a marketing company whose mission is rooted in promoting brands through fortune cookies distributed to restaurants. Their campaign will embed papers with QR codes into cookies to promote indi

After teasing new music at some of the biggest stages in the world, including EDC Mexico and Tomorrowland Winter, the next chapter of Alesso is finally here. His latest single, "Zig Zag," has arrived via Capitol Records. A conduit for crowd-control, "Zig Zag" offers fans a hypnotic listen. Subtle percussion and a mesmerizing vocal sample slither through the mix to entrance them before the arrangement builds into a minimalistic and infectious drop. Alesso is preparing for yet another big year in

With festival season on the horizon, the latest high-powered, mainstage-ready collaboration has arrived in the form of "16," a new track from Hardwell, Maddix and Blasterjaxx. Arriving by way of Hardwell's Revealed Records, "16" is a relentless festival anthem that perfectly captures each of the Dutch producers' signature sounds in 2024. The track masterfully showcases their production expertise, delivering a big room-influenced beat with tinctures of techno. Hardwell, Maddix and Blasterjaxx are

One People, the freshly minted Defected Records offshoot, has tapped AMÉMÉ for his latest Afro-house track, "Wild Animal." "Wild Animal" is as infectious as it is electrifying. The track beautifully captures the essence of the EDM.com Class of 2023 alumni's sultry sound, instilling haunting grooves through its percussive elements. With a driving beat that'll keep everyone moving all night long, "Wild Animal" also beautifully speaks to the vision of One People. The label aims to "orchestrate a so

When the beat drops at Defqon.1, the world listens. The world's preeminent music festival for hard dance has once again shattered expectations, unveiling a colossal lineup of over 350 artists and a closing ceremony that promises to etch itself into the annals of festival lore.  From the 27th to the 30th of June, Biddinghuizen will transform into a sanctuary for the hardstyle faithful. Defqon.1, an annual pilgrimage for over 250,000 fans, embarks on its 20th edition with an electrifying roster fe

We’ve been hotly anticipating the release of Sinners‘ latest compilation ‘Brightness Pt. 2.’ This innovative label has a knack for curating lineups of ridiculously talented artists that blow my mind. And let me tell you, they’ve truly outdone themselves this time around. Just look at the names gracing this tracklist. Reading the artists featured gets us giddy with excitement. I’ve had Esoteric Circle‘s breathtakingly atmospheric sounds on repeat lately, getting lost in their lush, gauzy textur