Dance Music News

Championing the next wave of emerging talents, Frequency is establishing itself as a powerful player within the independent label space, having just launched a custom YouTube Content ID system and expanded with a new publishing arm.    The tastemaker imprint’s early days date back to 2013, when founder Kelvin Ruijters noticed a lack of availability of royalty free music online. Aiming to tackle this problem and provide the next wave of creators with music they could use without the fear of cop

Sam Silver, a rising music producer and songwriter from New York City teams up with Hip-Hop artists whiteRoseMoxie, A$AP Ant, and Corey St.Rose on his latest single, “Witness.” The track is a powerful and emotive piece of music that showcases Silver’s ability to blend different genres and styles into a cohesive and compelling sound. Silver’s production skills are on full display through “Witness”, as he expertly blends elements of Hip-Hop with electronic music to create a dynamic and grippin

New York City native Layton Giordani has cemented his status as a prestigious tastemaker in the techno world, standing behind a respected decade-long discography that has pushed him to the forefront of the next generation of underground producers.  Giordani touches down on Factory 93 Records with his new single, ‘Better Than U Thought‘. This vocal-led peak-time techno track revolves around an enchanting hook whose silky croons sit atop running basslines, whirring risers, sharp percussion, co

Just weeks before his highly-anticipated debut album drops, Iranian-German producer Rosbeh has released a shimmering new single that encapsulates the ups and downs of his musical journey so far. Titled “Music Taught Me Life,” the nearly 5-minute track is a lush, cosmic dreamscape propelled by a rolling bassline and glistening synth melodies. But the story behind the making of the song cuts deep. Finding solace at the piano, as he has since his classically-trained childhood, the Ibiza-based ar

THEUSS, an emerging talent in the electronic music scene, has released his latest EP “Losing My Mind” on the AZZUR record label containing an original mix and a remix by Aaaron. Since its release on 26 April, the track has garnered support from notable figures such as Rampa, WhoMadeWho, Sona (son of Black Coffee), Maz, Xinobi, Maxi Meraki, Dorian Craft, and is featured on the official playlist of Warung Beach Club, called Warung Waves. “Losing My Mind,” by THEUSS, marks a significant milest

Get to know Jonnyfenn, the multi-talented artist from Torrington, Connecticut, who is currently making waves in Los Angeles. As an independent artist, producer, and sound engineer, Jonnyfenn has established himself as a rising star in the hip-hop scene with his unique sound that appeals to both fans and critics. Initially, Jonnyfenn began his musical journey as a songwriter and rapper in Torrington but discovered his true passion for singing. He started playing with a beat pad at 18, which mar

Following massive success under his TMNB alias, talented producer Shibo Wu is finally ready to unveil his brand new alias to the world with SIMP. Following his debut single “Breakaway” alongside ZAANDR, which has already amassed over 60k streams on Spotify, SIMP has now returned with “By My Side,” a stunning melodic house anthem that serves as the perfect example of his creative process. SIMP believes that every track he creates need to be first visualized in his head, and before making “By My S

Out just in time for her upcoming debut at the iconic Tomorrowland festival in Belgium, KASIA has released a new single, "Drowning." The Polish producer has cemented herself as a melodic techno powerhouse in short order, with her very first release "Concussion" landing on streaming platforms a little over a year ago. Since her debut, she has graced stages across the globe, landing on lineups for Afterlife, elrow, Zamna, Drumcode and Ultra Europe, among others. "Drowning" is out now via Armada, m

The recent trend of reviving 90s dance classics for the modern day with new pop singers is getting truly tired by now, but we still get some great results every once in a while, especially when it’s done with reverence and respect for the original material. Rita Ora has a strong history of her own in dance music, working with Sigala, Avicii, Clean Bandit, Tiësto, Sigma, DJ Fresh, and more. (It’s actually crazy she hasn’t worked with Calvin Harris yet.) That’s to say, she knows what she’s doing a

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RL Grime’s hotly anticipated yearly mix and live concert experience Halloween X has finally unleashed — and it’s on repeat today! On Thursday, October 28th, RL Grime took on The Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles, CA for the first-ever live edition of his Halloween series. On Friday, October 29th, the show was rebroadcasted to various territories around the world. Now, it’s available to stream online. Over the last decade, trap legend RL Grime has set the bar for spooky mixes, bringing innovat

Last year, RL Grime brought his annual Halloween mix series IRL for the first time in Los Angeles at the Hollywood Palladium. For those fortunate enough to attend, it was an unforgettable experience. For those who weren’t, you have a chance once again in an even bigger arena — the Forum. Comparing the size of the two venues, the Hollywood Palladium has space for around 3,500-4,000 people. The Forum fits upwards of 17,000 for sporting events, a little less for music events as the stage restricts

It is once again that time of year… the annual Halloween mix from RL Grime has officially arrived, less than a full day after he played to a sold-out crowd at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles. Given the setting of the performance, this year’s mix intro was done by Bruce Buffer, the official octagon announcer for UFC events. The hour-long mix, for a while now, isn’t as Halloween-themed as some of the earliest mixes, but you can catch samples from various horror or suspense IPs throughout, like the X

Earlier this week, RL Grime wiped his Instagram. For those that have seen this tactic time and again, it’s pretty easy to infer that a new album is coming and thus we can assume that the new single “Pour Your Heart Out” with 070 Shake, released today, is the first single from the forthcoming project. RL Grime has released two albums previously, 2014’s debut VOID featuring hits like “Core” and “Scylla” and 2018’s NOVA that took his trap sound and expanded it with a more melodic twist, featuri

The latest Sable Valley Summer compilation is officially out today, featuring 14 new tracks from some of bass music and trap’s hottest rising stars and known names. Where in the past two volumes, RL Grime has led the compilation with fresh collaborations with Whethan and Montell2099, respectively, this time Vol. 3 starts with “Silo” with Hex Cougar and fknsyd. Frenetic arps and echoing vocals give this collaboration plenty of energy with an underlying sense of, almost, unease. Other artists on

Nashville may be known for country music, but Bicentennial Park will once again come alive with the sounds of electronic dance music this summer, thanks to Deep Tropics. Sofi Tukker, Kaskade, PEEKABOO and RL Grime, among others, are set to headline the festival in mid-August. House artists like Cassian and Elderbrook will take over the ancient temple-inspired "Meru" stage while the tropical "Lotus" stage will host a variety of bass artists, including MEMBA and Cool Customer. Mimicking the aesthe

Wrapping up its largest and most impressive season to date, Breakaway is landing in San Francisco from October 25-26 to present its Bay Area edition. Held at the famed Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in partnership with Another Planet Entertainment, Breakaway Bay Area will take place over Halloween Weekend and feature sets from 21 nationally renowned artists and three local acts. Tickets are on sale now. Headlining the two-day fest are RL Grime and Marshmello, while the likes of Control Freak, INZO

The wandering spirit RL Grime will share Halloween haunts one last time before vanishing into the horizon. The Sable Valley founder is preparing to release the 13th installment in his beloved Halloween mix series. However, the announcement came with the unfortunate news that this year's mix will be the final entry in the series, which began in 2012. The influential electronic music producer took to X to share a preview of the mix, titled "The End." In it, You can see numbers counting out each mi

While the wait for RL Grime’s annual Halloween mix is now over, we unfortunately enter another period of waiting as we wonder when we’ll receive the numerous IDs contained within. There are more than a few, including some from Juelz, Effin, and Rossy, but the one that’s piqued our interest the most is his new set-closer with Nero. Nero have been sitting on a third album for a while now, a little over a year, and it’s been over four years since RL Grime’s last album, Nova, dropped in 2018. It wo

2023 was a major year for RMA as he would release his debut album ‘Agha’ in December. Now, keen to keep building on his momentum, RMA follows it up with a brand new EP titled ‘Samburu’. This EP dives further into the sound that RMA has been crafting over the past couple of years. Signed to the revered Cafe De Anatolia record label, the EP opens up with the title track ‘Samburu’. This single sets the tone for what is to come in this EP and that’s afro house at it’s finest. The melodic vocal h

When the worlds of fate, talent, and determination collide, they often create a melody that lingers. For RN ISMO, this collision has been nothing short of harmonic brilliance. The minimal house scene has witnessed an unparalleled confluence of sound and storytelling with his entrancing journey. Imagine a young, eager talent submitting a seemingly simple remix for a contest hosted by Woodlands Studios. This task, made available by the renowned Detlef, was a call to remix Detlef’s piece, “Dub

EDM pioneer Rob GEE is back with a new track that bridges the gap between old-school rave energy and modern production techniques. “This Is My Sound” showcases the veteran producer’s ability to evolve while staying true to his roots; delivering a fresh perspective on dance music that’s already igniting dancefloors across the globe. Known for his signature 200 BPM productions, GEE takes an interesting turn with “This Is My Sound,” setting the tempo at 168 BPM. This deliberate choice allows the tr

Robert and Lyric Hood announce the release of their fourth studio album, ‘The Master’s Plan,’ which will land on Luke Solomon’s Classic Music Company imprint on Friday, June 21st. Spanning 18 crafted house and techno tracks, Robert and Lyric playfully juxtapose the light and dark of their signature sound, navigating a spectrum of genres and styles on this highly anticipated body of work. “In these troubled times, we are grateful to be able to share our music with the world. Especially the da

Robert Cristian Jordan is a singer/songwriter who has emerged from the Dallas-Fort Worth area of Texas. Jordan’s career has been shaped by his life experiences, including being adopted as a newborn in a private adoption, becoming a single father, and adopting 4 boys from the foster care system. He is known for his unwavering advocacy for mental health awareness, using his music to spread awareness on a topic many people shy away from discussing. Jordan’s music is heavily influenced by his li

Global Transport by Monolake On September 6th the musician, audiovisual artist and co-creator of Ableton Live Robert Henke, AKA Monolake, releases a new album, titled simply ‘Studio’. A celebration of human-machine interaction, the creative process and the album format, Henke delivers a virtuoso, all-killer-no-filler masterclass in the true potential of an electronic longplayer. Punchy, purposeful and engaging, no moment is wasted, and every sound is perfectly placed. Across this mult