Dance Music News

Multi-platinum producer Dzeko is back with another banger this time joining forces with chart-topping rapper Lil Yachty for a track titled ‘Wu Tang.’ The track was meticulously crafted in the studio more than a year ago and is primed to be a weapon to pump the crowds at any dancefloor or festival this spring/summer. Dzeko described the creative process as an exploration of ideas in a press released he shared to EDMTunes. “The song with Lil Yachty came about by hitting the studio literally la

In the depths of the sonic abyss lies ‘CREATION OF DISGUST,’ a haunting exploration of the darkest realms within riddim. Crafted by the mysterious AVANCE, this EP spins a tale of revelation and darkness. Previous releases have hinted at AVANCE’s lifelong struggle with a spectral tormentor, a demon named Odious, whose origins are as enigmatic as the night itself. Through the alchemy of sound, AVANCE confronts his terror, only to uncover a chilling truth: he himself is the architect of his own nig

In one week's time, thousands of festival-goers from around the world will begin making their way to Burnet, Texas for a global gathering like no other. Taking place at the Reveille Peak Ranch—an hour north of Austin—from April 5-9, 2024, this location offers the quintessential vantage point to experience the upcoming solar eclipse on April 8th, as it is along the line of totality and free from light pollution. To celebrate an exceptionally rare celestial event, 12 extraordinary festivals from a

Dzeko has joined forces with Lil Yachty to drop an infectious collaboration, "Wu Tang." Perhaps best known for his collaborations with Steve Aoki, Tiësto and Post Malone, Keith Urban and more, the multi-Plaitnum producer is an undisputed hitmaker. Out now, his new track alongside Yachty is bound to become yet another. "Wu Tang" marks Yachty's second foray into dance music this year after he united with Fred again.. and Overmono to deliver "stayinit." A year in the making, "Wu Tang" combines his

Surging electronic music producer Of The Trees has announced a monumental takeover of Colorado's legendary Red Rocks Amphitheatre. After last year's sold-out debut between its iconic monoliths, he's now set to descend on the iconic open-air venue for a headlining doubleheader on November 9th and 10th, 2024. Of The Trees, who was named to the EDM.com Class of 2024, called the return "a dream come true." Of The Trees perfor

Love is in the air in Denver. At last night’s sold-out show at Denver’s Cervantes Masterpiece Venue, Portland-native turned Denver-based DJ sensation Redrum (Tatiana Tindall) took the stage as direct support for Super Future. Little did she know, her longtime boyfriend and tour manager Scott Villanueva, had a surprise up his sleeve: a heartwarming proposal. In the midst of what seemed like a regular photo op on stage at the end of her set, Scott decided to make his move. Being Redrum’s V

In the world of electronic dance music, few names shine as brightly as Calvin Harris, whose headlining act at Ultra Music Festival in Miami sparked an unexpected online debate. Following his electrifying performance on the Main Stage on the festival’s final night, a couple of voices on Instagram dubbed the set “underwhelming.” Unwilling to let the comment slide, Harris stepped into the fray to set the record straight, reminding everyone of the undeniable impact of his music. Responding to th

The Chainsmokers are back with "Addicted," an earworm of a house track released today alongside Zerb and Ink. Musically sleek yet lyrically unrestrained, "Addicted" revels in the darker, more primal aspects of attraction. By turning wanton desire into an addiction, the track makes a penetrating statement about lust's ability to cloud reason, delivering unapologetic ode to the powerful allure of physical chemistry. "Addicted" features Ink, who has worked alongside Beyoncé, Justin Bieber, Childish

North Coast Music Festival just unveiled its Phase 2 lineup for its 2024 edition, taking place Friday, August 30th- September 1st at Chicago’s SeatGeek Stadium Campus.  North Coast Lineup The new additions include headliners making their North Coast debut such as GRAMMY-nominated house duo SIDEPIECE at the Shipyard Stage, Night Bass label head AC Slater (as a part of Tchami’s Confession label takeover), LA-based house producer Dr. Fresch at the Shipyard Stage, and hard-hitting bass virt

While the 2024 edition of Tomorrowland is gearing up for its landmark 20th anniversary in Belgium, exciting developments are brewing in Southeast Asia. Following recent news from the Thai government expressing interest in hosting Tomorrowland, the festival organizers have issued a statement confirming their active exploration of the possibility. This comes just days after our initial report that Tomorrowland was slated for a 2026 debut in Thailand. According to Tomorrowland’s official st

Fundraising campaigns have been launched after a tragic rideshare accident killed an attendee of an Excision concert in Buffalo and left two of her friends with severe injuries. The group reportedly left the March 21st show, which was part of Excision's Nexus Tour, around midnight and hailed a rideshare before their vehicle was struck by a car "at a high rate of speed with no headlights." The man behind the wheel, Devin Ford, 23, was driving without insurance or a license, according to authoriti

Dan Griffith, known by his stage name Gryffin, is an American musician, DJ, and music producer known for his unique and euphoric electro pop sound, dynamic DJ sets, as well as raw musical talent. Born in San Francisco, California, Gryffin grew up as a classically trained pianist and learned to play the guitar at an early age. He played in bands to initially hone his instrumental abilities before breaking out as an electronic music producer in the mid 2010s. His meteoric rise to fame is awe inspi

Jauz has returned to us with a beauty of a track. His latest record ‘Teardrops’ captivates the listener with its ethereal synth melodies, vocal chops, and nostalgic breakbeat rhythms that showcase the dance music heavyweight’s ability to transcend genres. He has a seamless fusion of ambient elements and progressive house melodies. This newest sound ushers in a new era for Jauz. Last year he dropped 2 albums of varying sounds. His debut LP explored progressive–house sounds with Rise of the Wi

“Left, Right” has a whole new meaning thanks to Alesso. His latest track ‘Zig Zag’ has been sending crowds into a frenzy. You will be skipping that “chit-chat” and dancing all night long. An inviting vocal pulls you in before a groovy and electric drop. I think it is impossible not to feel the vibes in this one. It is expertly crafted to keep your feet moving and “hit that zig zag.” Crowds have certainly been loving it. The 2nd build has even more tension and power than the first. You will

Anyma’s progressive perspective on human consciousness and technology is effortlessly encapsulated in his sophomore album, Genesys II. The influential producer, who co-founded the Afterlife imprint and produces music as one half of the duo Tale of Us, infuses thematic depth into his techno soundscapes. Continuing the futuristic narrative from his debut album, Genesys, Anyma’s cinematic style acts as a bold comment on where humanity is headed, and how our relationship with machines will progress

Contrary to local reports, a Tomorrowland festival has not yet been confirmed to take place in Thailand, Tomorrowland spokesperson Debby Wilmsen tells EDM.com. Citing Thai government spokesman Chai Wacharonke, numerous media outlets have reported that the organizers of the iconic, Belgium-based EDM festival have confirmed a new event in Thailand in 2026. However, while Tomorrowland's proprietors are currently exploring an expansion into the country, they're in the due diligence phase and have no

Defqon.1 Weekend Festival, the world’s leading harder styles dance festival is proud to present its impressive line-up for their 2024 edition. From June 27th to June 30th, the festival site in Biddinghuizen will once again be filled with four days of the best sounds and entertainment from the hard dance scene. After welcoming over 250,000 visitors from 110 different nationalities last year, fans of the harder styles will come together again for the globally renowned four-day weekend festival dur

Desthen‘s “The New Path” is a great example of how well they can create magical soundscapes. Out on Deep Tales. The music on “The New Path” takes the viewer into a world of ethereal soundscapes and haunting melodies. This shows how good Desthen is at making things. It has a lot of complex layers and emotional rhythms that make it sound like deep, reflective electronic music. Each part is carefully made into the whole. All of them weave a tapestry of sound that rises and falls, taking the listen

Renowned electronic music artist Reinier Zonneveld is set to unveil a revolutionary addition to his live performances at his own upcoming festival, taking place at the iconic location of the Spaarnwoude on August 17th. Zonneveld will be the first artist ever to integrate his specially-crafted AI model, R², into a live electronic music set, promising an experience like no other for electronic music enthusiasts worldwide. Over the past few years, Zonneveld has fine-tuned R², a cutting-edge AI

Known for his boundary-pushing prowess, Swedish award-winning artist Alex Alexander embarked on a musical journey to captivate his worldwide audience as both a lead singer and guitarist. His repertoire boasts chart-topping singles like ‘Everything With You’ and ‘Won’t Let Go’, alongside his debut album ‘On My Way’, collectively amassing over 135 million streams on Spotify alone. Beyond his musical catalog, Alex‘s production credits include hits like ‘Danse Avec Moi’ for M. Pokora and chart-t

EM has low-key been killing it on YouTube with his fire mixtapes, but his new remix of ARTBAT‘s “Coming Home” is truly next level. The kid took the original progressive house banger and flipped it into this gorgeous, deeply emotional deep house journey. We’re talking Lane 8 or This Never Happened levels of atmospheric vibes. It’s all warm, lush melodies and moody atmospherics, but the genius move was keeping John Martin’s iconic vocals pretty much intact. That’s the key to a dope remix – reima

Hardwell, Blasterjaxx & Maddix – 16 Big room techno reaches its pinnacle as three of the foremost torch-carriers for the sound join up and produce a killer mainstage anthem in ‘16’ just in time for festival season. In a full circle moment for the big room techno sound, Hardwell, Blasterjaxx, and Maddix work together on ‘16’, a beautifully melodic yet industrial sounding mainstage techno cut, completed by shimmering synth lines and a droning looped vocal sample. ‘16’ feels like a seminal hit

Specializing in Afro-inspired electronic music, AMÉMÉ’s DJ sets are a vibrant tribute to his West African roots, offering an eclectic and diverse musical journey. In the studio, he demonstrates equal dynamism and skill, with releases through his label One Tribe catching the attention of industry heavyweights like Black Coffee. With tracks signed to esteemed labels such as Armada, Crosstown Rebels, Cercle, and Abracadabra, AMÉMÉ has brought his unique “AMÉMÉ House” sound to renowned festivals lik

Just last weekend we were creating memories in the magical festival that was Beyond Wonderland SoCal 2024. We were lucky to experience some amazing sets all weekend. Including the always exhilarating R3HAB b2b Afrojack set. We got the honor to sit down with the multi-platinum Dutch/Moroccan Artist R3HAB and chat about his summer plans, newest single, and more. Some of R3HAB’s accolades include the title of Spotify’s Most Discovered Artist and one of Spotify’s top 300 most streamed artist

In the past year, 2Spade has exploded onto the bass and trap scene with his captivating sound design and driving percussive basslines. While still considered a newcomer to the scene, his ability to build tension and craft complex soundscapes places him among the bass elite. The South Korean artist has been turning heads left and right in the industry with his forward musical thinking and already has releases on iconic labels such as Sable Valley, Dim Mak, and Circus Records. Now he’s ready to co