Dance Music News

Porter Robinson has revealed the release date of his long-awaited third album, SMILE! :D. Set to drop this summer on July 26th, 2024, the album will feature his recent hyperpop debut, "Cheerleader," as well as a brand-new single released moments ago, "KNOCK YOURSELF OUT XD." You can check out the official music video for that track below. Robinson took to social media to open up about his new album's recording process, hinting that it will be a drastic departure from its predecessor, 2021's Nurt

Listen to a colossal track we recently came across. What’s been on your mind lately? Is it Techno by any chance? If that’s the case, here’s good news for you: there’s a brand-new tune you should be playing in a loop. Very recently, we’ve had the pleasure of adding a new Saad Ayub track to our personal playlists. Works wonders! Saad Ayub Canadian-Bangladeshi DJ and producer Saad Ayub is one of those finely polished veterans of the Dance music industry. Having started at just 18 yea

The organizers of San Francisco's Outside Lands have revealed the festival's 2024 lineup. Co-produced by Another Planet Entertainment and Superfly, the three-day fest is scheduled to return to Golden Gate Park from August 9-11. Electronic music superstars Chris Lake, Kaytranada and Gryffin will headline along with The Killers, Post Malone, Sturgill Simpson, The Postal Service, Grace Jones, Jungle and Tyler, The Creator. Elsewhere on this year's Outside Lands lineup is the Kasablanca duo, a membe

Hi! Who are you? Nick: Yooo I’m Nick aka The Prototypes and myself and Benny V both own and run Roadblock Records! What’s your ethos?  Nick: To release banging dnb from producers that push boundaries and package it differently to the rest Tell us your origin story…  Nick: Myself and Benny weirdly both became available to work together at exactly the same time…I had a concept for a new label for a while and wanted to bring someone on board to make that a reality. Better than t

Nestled in the vibrant Provenza neighborhood of Medellín, dance music enthusiasts can find a surreal world of creativity and connection at Selina. The hostel offers travelers a unique blend of music, culture and coworking, making it the perfect accommodation choice for those attending Tomorrowland's upcoming CORE festival, which is scheduled for May 11-12. Selina Medellín boasts a vibrant ambiance filled with locally curated murals and art that reflect the city's rich history. And with a wide ra

The electronic dance music industry has achieved a remarkable $11.8 billion valuation, according to the 2024 IMS Business Report. Reinforcing its prestige as a cultural and economic force, the global dance music business "is now firmly in its post-pandemic growth phase" after achieving 17% revenue growth in 2023, per the report. The upsurge can be attributed to EDM's universal appeal, technological integration and unparalleled ability to captivate audiences. As the genre's popularity snowballs a

Involved Productions’ three core labels, Anjunabeats, Anjunadeep, and Reflections, celebrated Earth Day with its biggest sustainability drive to date. This special day was the launchpad for three key activations – Earth Day Label Mixes with Royalty Donation Scheme, Sustainability Publication, and Sustainability Action at Anjuna HQ. The labels have curated three planet-inspired mixes, which, in addition to inviting label fans to take a moment of pause and enjoy some music, are extra special becau

Coachella 2025 Dates Announced for April 11-13 & 18-20, 2025 After a rocky start to Coachella 2024, which experienced a departure from its usual trend of instant sellouts, Coachella 2025 dates have been announced. The festival will be taking place April 11-13 & 18-20, 2025. Unlike previous years, it took several months to sell all the tickets for the first weekend. Typically the event sells out within one week of going live and took nearly an entire month this year to hit that bench

Paco Osuna will be at Hï Ibiza for two special nights as part of his groundbreaking NOW HERE residency. Osuna, one of Spain’s most important underground musicians, will play music at the venue every night from September 5th to September 19th, 2024. Paco Osuna is a huge name in Spanish techno. His sound is full of energy and innovation, and it takes him all over the world to perform. His most famous show is his Club Room residency at Hï Ibiza, where he draws people from all over the world all su

Berlin-based DJ and producer Julian Jeweil has released a new two-track Techno EP called “Yeah/Basement” on the Factory 93 label. The hard-hitting release showcases Jeweil’s signature pounding grooves and mastery of percussion. The first track “Yeah” starts off light before building to a huge kick drum and chanting vocal samples repeating “yeah” across dramatic builds and heavy drops. It has an uptempo, high-energy flow perfectly timed for making moves on the dancefloor. “Basement” takes thing

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Ten years ago, the progressive house landscape was forever changed with the release of ‘Payback’, a monumental collaboration between Steve Angello and Dimitri Vangelis & Wyman. Released on April 22, 2014, ‘Payback’ quickly ascended to anthem status, capturing the hearts of dance music enthusiasts worldwide. It not only became a festival staple but also achieved iconic status, garnering over 50 million online streams thanks to its unforgettable melody and compelling energy. ‘Payback’ is o

Festival season is in full swing, and EDC Las Vegas (May 17–19) is just around the corner. People who are going to the festival are probably wondering what they should bring to make sure they’re ready for a great weekend of music, dancing, and building community, particularly those who have weekend passes to Camp EDC. Campers can choose between shiftpod and RV camping, and they can enter and leave the festival as they please. They can also use the Mesa, which is a busy area with entertainment,

Outside Lands Announces 2024 Lineup Featuring Headliners Chris Lake, Gryffin, Kaytranada, Tyler The Creator, The Killers and more Outside Lands announces 2024 Lineup featuring headliners Chris Lake, Gryffin, Kaytranada, The Postal Service, Grace Jones, Jungle, Tyler The Creator, The Killers and Sturgill Simpson. Notable acts in the realm of electronic music include Snakehips, Daily Bread, The Blessed Madonna, Dusky, HoneyLuv, Idris Elba, Seth Troxler, Shiba San B2B Cid, Sidepiece, an

“Friends coming together to create special moments” is the motto Adam Ten and Mita Gami emphasized while gearing up for Coachella. Both named Dancing Astronaut Artists to Watch in 2024, the Israeli DJs executed one of the few and exclusive back-to-back DJ sets this year. While they’ve co-DJ’d many times in the past, the producers maintain unique and individual artist projects, with their joint productions comprising a supplementary creative outlet. Still, the duo boasts upward of thirty joint re

Those who've adopted Day Trip's mantra, "house music all day long," are in luck after Insomniac announced a stellar lineup for the festival's return in 2024. The sun-kissed fest is returning to the scenic waterfront of Long Beach's Queen Mary from June 22-23, and it's bringing along a slew of artists at the vanguard of today's techno and house music scenes. Heading to SoCal this summer are Kaskade, Cloonee, Boys Noize, Armand Van Helden, Mau P, Loco Dice, Lilly Palmer, Seth Troxler, MK b2b Green

For the idealistic minds behind the producers of music festivals, one question often gnaws like a spider in the brain: can a stage be more than just a platform? For Heather Shaw, it's a resounding "yes." Shaw is the designer of Coachella's brand-new Quasar stage, which propelled electronic dance music as one of the iconic festival's biggest draws in a year teeming with unforgettable rave moments. As the founder and CEO of Vita Motus Design Studio, Shaw has executed phantasmagoric stages for EDC,

3 years ago today, Porter Robinson dropped his second artist album Nurture, which was his first body of work since Worlds (6 year difference between those two). And, just moments ago, Porter dropped the news regarding his third album. We’ve got a release date and title! SMILE! (yes, that is the full title) will be released to the world on July 26th. You can pre-order / pre-save at HERE. “MY THIRD ALBUM “SMILE! :D” is coming out JULY 26th!! the album that I was TRYING to write wa

Swedish electronic dance music supergroup Swedish House Mafia has pulled off a major coup for their diehard New York City fans. The trio of Axwell, Sebastian Ingrosso, and Steve Angello were keen to perform in the Big Apple during their permanence this week but faced one logistical hurdle – their desired venue, the popular Brooklyn Mirage outdoor club (recently redesigned), wasn’t scheduled to open until May. But the trio simply asked if the venue could open early just for them, and much to th

*Featured Cover Photo Credit: IS U IS U (Kito & Chrome Sparks) After releasing their debut single as a duo, ‘All I Need’, the IS U IS U duo have now released their second single, ‘Lights On’, via Mad Decent. Furthermore, the duo composed of Australian artist Kito and indie-electronic producer Chrome Sparks and they just announced that their debut EP, Melter, will come out on May 8th. For this single, ‘Lights On’, IS U IS U bring out upbeat melodies that can get the crowds moving onto the

Project Glow weekend is upon us! Back for their 3rd edition in Washington DC at RFK Festival Grounds April 27th and 28th, the festival will feature three stages with over fifty artists taking over the weekend full of dance music. Headliners include ILLENIUM, Zedd, deep house maestro Lane 8, Swiss melodic house queen Nora en Pure and REZZ currently dominating the bass and techno space. Some surprising b2b combinations this year will be ACRAZE b2b Wax Motif, and Jerro b2b Marsh. Here are 5 sets yo

The biggest lineup in Groove Cruise history happening on the largest premier floating dance music festival! What more could one need? Even before the artist names dropped earlier this month, the ever-growing music festival was already more than 75% sold out. Since its inception 20 years ago, the genuine and hard working team behind the event have only pushed themselves with how to make it bigger and better. And, as of yesterday, the festival is OFFICIALLY sold out for its upcoming year. If y

France-based American producer Mario Pedron, AKA MarMar, is gearing up for the release of his highly anticipated EP Feel Okay under Seeking Blue Records. With his newest single, ‘Imposter’, releasing on and the EP following on May 30, MarMar sat down with EDMTunes to discuss his musical inspirations, experiences at the Seeking Blue writing camp, and the collaborative process behind his upcoming project. Which artists have been your biggest influences? I grew up listening to a lot of alte

What can be said about Coachella that hasn't already been echoed across the sands of the Indio desert? Perhaps only that each year, the festival rewrites its own legend. 2024 adding yet another vibrant chapter to its illustrious saga. As the desert winds carried whispers of past triumphs, this year's festival carved out its own memorable moments, especially within the realm of electronic dance music. From groundbreaking performances to unexpected collaborations, the top dance music moments that