Dance Music News

Dutch DJ and producer Martin Garrix has announced his first-ever headlining show at the Los Angeles State Historic Park, set for June 27, 2025. This landmark event underscores Garrix’s prominence in the electronic dance music scene and his dedication to delivering memorable performances. ​ In collaboration with Insomniac Events, a leading promoter renowned for organizing premier electronic music festivals, Garrix aims to create an unforgettable experience for attendees. The Los Angeles State

French electronic music producer Notre Dame unveils his latest venture, Paranormal Society, a new label platform designed to transport listeners into a parallel world where music and art intertwine. The imprint debuts with Notre Dame’s own ‘Do For Your Love’, a hypnotic exploration of unconditional love that has already garnered support from electronic music luminaries, including Keinemusik and RÜFÜS DU SOL. The launch of Paranormal Society marks a new chapter for Notre Dame, who has exp

The Online Tomorrowland DJ & Producing Academy proudly marks its first anniversary, celebrating a year of empowering music enthusiasts worldwide. Since its launch, over 20,000 students from across the globe have joined the academy, taking their first steps into the world of DJing and music production. As an initiative of Tomorrowland, the Online DJ & Producing Academy aims to provide aspiring and advanced DJs and producers with unparalleled learning opportunities. Through comprehens

R3HAB is finally releasing the much anticipated ‘Hypnotising’ with longtime collaborator Skytech on STMPD RCRDS. This marks his debut on Martin Garrix’s label. ‘Hypnotising’ is a high-energy festival anthem with big-room roots and euphoric vocals, has already generated major buzz after being played at MDLBEAST Soundstorm, EDC Thailand, and Garrix’s festival sets worldwide. The record will get both your body and feet moving. R3HAB and Skytech, known for hits like ‘Run Free (Countdown),’ ‘Tig

Ticketing software giant StubHub is reportedly exploring an initial public offering (IPO) aiming to raise over $1 billion, according to sources cited by The New York Times. The company has engaged in early-stage discussions with bankers regarding a potential IPO launch this year. Recent financial disclosures indicate strong performance. During an investor meeting on March 6th, the company revealed a nearly 50% surge in gross ticket sales during the final quarter of 2024. StubHub, operating b

HAUMS teases his upcoming album ‘Squaring The Circle’ on Quantum Feels with new single ‘Awake Me,’ which is rooted in the question “What if life isn’t a problem to be solved but a reality to be experienced?”   American born and bred DJ-producer HAUMS is an artist who looks to stimulate thought, arousing feelings and trigger movement in his music. He releases on labels like Harabe and UV Noir and has had numerous Top 100 Beatport tracks over the course of his career. Elsewhere, he has had su

Dance music titan R3HAB and a prominent talent Skytech celebrate ten years of collaborations with their new track “Hypnotising,” a rhythmic gem with big-room roots and vocal riffs that’s already a guaranteed heater on the dance floor. The two artists have been long-time collaborators on previous releases such as “Tiger,” “Fuego,” “Everything,” and “Run Free (Countdown)” alongside Tiësto, so this natural synergy is tangible in the seamless production of “Hypnotising.” The track incorporates eup

Following the success of his first single of the year, “Proud”, rising DJ-producer and multi-instrumentalist KDYN returns with “Never Giving Up,” the second single from his highly anticipated EP due in June.   Known for his genre-defying sound, South London based, British Guyanese KDYN continues to push boundaries with this new release, blending influences from UK garage, house, soul, funk and beyond into his own unique musical style.   Says KDYN, “Life will test you, challenge you, and pu

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Avi Sic adds her touch to Bexxie and Yurie’s ‘Sacrifice,’ invited for an official remix on Purple Tea Records as part of an all-female remix album. As she heightens the energy of the track, bringing in her signature bass-heavy sounds, Avi Sic reminds fans of the creativity and innovation that roots her approach; seeking to give way to fresh, forward-thinking sounds in her material, she remains focused, upholding consistency in her output to ensure each track resonates with her listeners and furt

The new song from rising duo Anvaya, “Dheere,” out March 7th as the first taste of their highly anticipated debut EP, Sands Between Us, continues to define the sound of South Asian-inspired electronic music. “Dheere” is a big step in Anvaya’s quickly changing career. It comes out just before a historic, sold-out Indo Warehouse showcase at The Roundhouse in London on March 7th, where the duo will perform with Kahani and Kunal Merchant, the owners of the label. Over 1,700 people are going to expe

Discovery – Daft Punk You can’t talk about the best electronic albums of all time without including Daft Punk’s undeniable masterpiece ‘Discovery.’ Daft Punk were always great innovators and ‘Discovery’ was no exception as the albums revolutionary disco inspired house sound took the world by storm. It went to number 2 in the UK, French, and Canadian album charts along with going triple platinum in France in 2007 and being widely praised by critics. Despite being released 24 years ago it doesn’t

A former neo-Nazi who once spread hate through violent music has revealed an unexpected path to redemption: rave culture and electronic dance music. Arno Michaelis was once the lead singer of a neo-Nazi metal band and a prominent member of Hammerskin Nation, one of the most dangerous white supremacist skinhead gangs in the US. Today, he works as an anti-hate activist with organizations like Parents for Peace, helping to deradicalize others caught in extremist movements. Michaelis recently appear

This past weekend, Dom Dolla returned to New York City this week for 2 sold-out shows at the world renowned Madison Square Garden. To cap off the unbelievable weekend, Dom Dolla decided to put on 1 final show at the Brooklyn Storehouse as the official afterparty to the MSG festivities. In typical Dom Dolla fashion, the afterparty sold out in minutes after tickets were released. The Brooklyn Storehouse has quickly become one of the most beloved venues in New York City and has been home to so

David Guetta and Sia are back at it again! The dynamic duo that brought us legendary hits like ‘Titanium’ and ‘Flames’ have joined forces once more for a brand-new dance anthem, ‘Beautiful People’, out now via Warner Records. Guetta, a 14x Grammy-nominated producer and DJ, has an undeniable musical chemistry with 9x Grammy-nominated powerhouse Sia, creating some of the most iconic tracks in EDM history. With a track record that includes over 8 billion streams and 35 Platinum records, their c

VDED in the Park is set to take over Holland Park in Surrey, BC, on July 4 & 5, 2025, delivering a massive all-electronic lineup for the second year in a row. Known for its high-energy performances, cutting-edge production, and festival vibes right in the heart of Metro Vancouver, FVDED continues to evolve—this year, adding a brand-new fourth stage to showcase even more diverse electronic sounds. Leading the charge for 2025 are Tiësto, Zedd, Kaytranada, Disclosure, Subtronics, RL Grime, and

The algorithm that trained us to crave instant gratification is now feeding us its antidote, thanks to music producers like Øneheart. Thanks to his breakout track "snowfall," the teenaged beatsmith is on the cusp of joining Spotify's elusive billion-stream track club, where electronic music greats like Avicii and Swedish House Mafia reside. Rooted in a nascent genre called "liminal ambient," his haunting soundscapes have captivated a young audience still reeling from post-pandemic isolation. Le

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The Line-Up The Dutch pioneer of EDM festivals, Mysteryland returns in 2025, 22-24 August, announcing a line-up for everyone’s taste. From techno to trance, big-room, house and almost every genre people can imagine, Mysteryland promises another edition for the books. Gearing up for its 32nd edition, the festival will host names such as Hardwell, Marlon Hoffstadt, Eric Prydz, Adriatique and many others over its nine stages. Crowd favourite Fisher is also making an appearance at this year’s Myster

Avi Sic adds her touch to Bexxie and Yurie’s ‘Sacrifice,’ invited for an official remix on Purple Tea Records as part of an all-female remix album. As she heightens the energy of the track, bringing in her signature bass-heavy sounds, Avi Sic reminds fans of the creativity and innovation that roots her approach; seeking to give way to fresh, forward-thinking sounds in her material, she remains focused, upholding consistency in her output to ensure each track resonates with her listeners and furt

Kid Cudi once took us to the moon, but this weekend, he took us to the dancefloor alongside Dom Dolla. Dolla cemented his place among the genre's elite last night, headlining a sold-out Madison Square Garden in the first show of a doubleheader at the legendary venue. But the evening's biggest surprise came when Cudi stepped onstage to unveil their stunning new collaboration. Some moments in music feel destined for history, and when Dolla welcomed Cudi onstage at The Garden, the crowd knew they w

As dusk settled over San Diego's Waterfront Park on Sunday, the sky darkened and a light, unrelenting rain began to fall. Instead of sending festivalgoers scattering, however, instead it transformed the dancefloor into groove-soaked spectacle. It was a fitting scene for the 10th edition of CRSSD Festival's spring showcase, which has not only endured, but flourished as a cornerstone of stateside electronic music culture on the West Coast. Over the last decade, techno and house have moved from the

Hard dance isn’t just knocking at the door of mainstream appeal anymore—it’s kicking it down at 150 BPM.  With their new single "Good Enough," GESES, Charles B and Jerome are doing their part in propelling the ascendant hard dance wave, fusing the unrelenting cadence of hard techno with the soaring euphoria of trance and nostalgic charm of Eurodance. Pitched-up vocals cut through a storm of pummeling kicks, throwing down an ultimatum: "Are you good enough?" As stewards of the "Nu Rave Order" mix

Contradictions have long plagued the music industry, where creative freedom meets relentless pressure. A new study examines the devastating reality beneath the surface: musicians are at a significantly higher risk of suicide than most other professions across the world. Published in Frontiers in Public Health, the epidemiological data found that musicians in England have one of the highest suicide rates of any occupational group, ranking fourth behind construction workers, tradespeople and agric