Dance Music News

What an unexpected drop from Electric Forest yesterday! Even Reddit users on r/Electric Forest were predicting that Phase 2 of the 2025 lineup would come around in about two weeks. But suddenly, people started noticing that EF Radio that the station was playing many tracks in a row from artists that didn’t coincide with Phase 1. And just like that, over 40 artists were added onto to the June 19th – 22nd event in Rothbury, Michigan. Let’s take a look: We start with heavy hitters Zeds Dead deb

Elements Music & Arts Festival, the Northeast’s premier immersive electronic music experience, has revealed the phase two lineup for its 2025 edition returning to Long Pond, Pennsylvania from August 8-10. More than just a festival, Elements is a boundless arena of creativity, connection, and adventure – where music, art, camping, and community seamlessly merge. Designed to spark curiosity and inspire wonder, the festival offers a unique haven for exploration and self-expression, uniting kind

New York City’s underground music scene is about to be ignited once again as Eli Brown announces his highly anticipated return to the Big Apple. Partnering with the city’s premier underground event collective, Teksupport, Brown will take over Brooklyn Storehouse on Saturday, June 14th, delivering an electrifying performance that is set to make dance music history. Eli Brown, a force to be reckoned with in the global electronic music scene, has continued to push boundaries with his high-energ

Today, Elohim released a beautiful new cover of ‘Sail’ as a part of the Deluxe Edition her album Power of Panic. The cover breathes new life into an album already layered with emotional weight. ‘Sail’, Elohim’s stripped-down rework of AWOLNATION’s defining anthem, dials back the intensity and replaces it with an intimate, vulnerable delivery. The defiant energy of the original morphs into a quiet contemplation, transforming its raw power into something hauntingly personal. ‘Scratch My Brain’ int

Empire Of The Sun continues to expand their discography before tour with the release of a six-track remix album of their critically acclaimed Ask That God album. The remixes, which drop today via EMI AUS/Capitol Records, introduce fresh takes on the band’s popular releases, incorporating modern house, techno, and electro with new interpretations from some of the genre’s leading artists such as Solomun, Vintage Culture, and more. Tracklist Overview The Ask That God (Remixes) album feature

New York City’s summer dance music scene is about to hit another peak with the announcement of Mochakk Calling: NYC, presented by EMW Presents. On June 21, 2025, the historic Brooklyn Army Terminal will transform into an open-air dance floor, offering breathtaking skyline views and the signature sounds of one of electronic music’s most dynamic artists. After Chris Lake took over the pier for two b2b nights last summer, Brooklyn Army Terminal is the newest and hottest party hotspot in NYC. Mo

Eric Prydz fans, pinch yourselves to believe, or slap yourselves if you still don’t! The unthinkable has happened! Eric Prydz’ has finally dropped ‘Call on Me’ after 21 years! The 2004 international hit catapulted Eric to the path of initial global superstardom. It has been completely abandoned by the Swedish dance music titan for more than two decades, till 03/15/2025 at The Concourse Project. Eric Prydz dropping ‘Call on Me’ at The Concourse Project, Austin, Texas The ’20 Years of Pry

The House label welcomes back an old friend for one of her standout sonic journeys. House is in good hands, from what we can see. Toolroom welcomes ESSEL back on the label with ‘Look Back’. A certified club weapon that’s been a highlight in her recent DJ sets, with this new production she once again shows she can go from the ‘feel good’ moments to ‘lights off’ driving club bangers in the blink of an eye. Originating in Liverpool, the acclaimed began her musical journey in a secluded wint

EVAN GIIA kicks off a new chapter with ‘HARD FEELINGS’, the first of three upcoming singles from the Breakaway Projects signee. Known for her powerful vocals and emotionally charged lyrics, the Brooklyn-based artist doesn’t hold back on this raw and relatable release. ‘HARD FEELINGS’ dives into the ache of losing a close friend, echoing sentiments of betrayal and disappointment with lines like “I thought this shit was real, but I guess you got enough.” The track balances vulnerability with d

Ultra Music Festival is back for its monumental 25th anniversary, and you don’t have to miss a single beat! From March 28 to 30, fans around the world can tune in and experience the magic of Miami’s most legendary electronic music festival with Ultra Live. Whether you’re craving the energy of the Main Stage, the underground vibes of RESISTANCE MegaStructure and Cove, or the diverse sounds of the Live and Worldwide Stages, Ultra’s got you covered with an immersive multi-channel livestream experie

Tiësto & Dyzen have released a melodic techno hit that is sure to become a crowd pleaser this upcoming festival season. This collaboration brings us a track that is well balanced, giving us the best of both worlds: the high energy of Tiësto and the emotional depth of Dyzen. Let’s dive right into their latest hit ‘All Right.’ The New Hit This track begins with a solid beat that’ll keep you glued to the dance floor. As it builds, we get components of arpeggiated synths, layered melodi

The A State Of Trance guys join forces for a proper Trance belter. Trance truly is back. We’ve seen it time and time again with acts such as SUPERSTRINGS, Amy Wiles, and Ben Hemsley bringing the former King of Dance back to its very deserving throne. One of these heroes is Ferry Corsten, who actually joined forces with the iconic Ruben de Ronde to deliver a brand-new, pleasantly-old-school tune: ‘New Inner Way‘. Ferry Corsten has been at the forefront of Dance music for decades. He’s par

It’s that exhilarating time of year again—festival season is officially kicking off, and the lineup for Lost In Dreams 2025 is here. Mark your calendars for Friday, July 11, and Saturday, July 12, 2025, because LA State Historic Park will transform into a vibrant wonderland of music, art, and dance beneath the iconic Downtown LA skyline. Moreover, this year’s lineup is bursting with talent, featuring a stacked lineup of feel-good artists playing a variety of sets. Some headliners include Adv

Tuesday Early Morning, firefighters in NYC responded to a blaze that engulfed an empty six-story building that was once the popular European-style nightclub Pacha NYC in Hell’s Kitchen. The nightclub was a top rated venue for a decade before shutting down in 2016, and up until 2020, the building hosted a haunted house. Fire at Former Pacha NYC The structure observed smoke and fire early morning tuesday around 8am at 616 W46th St from the third floor. Firefighters and EMS personnel assist

Plunging into 2025, GRAMMY-nominated FISHER drops his new single, ‘Stay,’ out on March 21st via CATCH & RELEASE. It comes ahead of Fish’s newly announced UNVRS Ibiza residency, set to kick off in June. ‘Stay’ brings blissful Aussie summer energy, positioning itself as an early summer anthem contender for ravers worldwide. The dreamy, satisfying drop feels like a long-awaited exhale—a catchy vocal sample of Exile’s ‘Kiss You All Over’ combines with a bouncing bassline groove, all coming

Fisher, the three-time IDM Awards winner and world-famous dance/electronic music icon, is going to headline a magnificient Block Party on March 29 in San Jose, CA. In fact, this Block Party will take place outside of the San Jose City Hall and it expects to be the largest block party in the city’s history. The joint promoters of this highly-anticipated Block Party outside of San Jose City Hall are Insomniac, DJ Dials and 15Utah (a couple of San Francisco’s famous EDM event promoters), and local

Dreamstate SF will return to the “City by the Bay” on the weekend of April 4-5, 2025 and the trance masterpiece is definitely going to create plenty of exciting memories for all attendees at the historic Cow Palace. The notable world-class superstars of the dance/electronic music industry include the likes of Markus Schulz, Pryda (Eric Prydz), Giuseppe Ottaviani, Ilan Bluestone, and the trance legend and ASOT (A State Of Trance) creator himself, Armin van Buuren. Dreamstate SF 2025 will show

You’d better believe there is a wonderful concept behind this Austrian gathering. Austria, get ready for interesting new proposals in the Dance music ground. Sound | Escape, a free festival, is set to take place in Kitzbühel from March 28 through 30, offering a unique blend of underground music and alpine scenery. The event, which will occur in the town’s historic centre and surrounding mountains, aims to provide an inclusive experience without entrance fees or VIP areas. This year’s headlin

Insomniac and Tomorrowland, two of the biggest names in electronic music, are joining forces to create an extraordinary new experience called “UNITY.” Set to debut at the viral Sphere Las Vegas on August 29-31, 2025, this immersive event promises to elevate the Labor Day weekend with an audiovisual spectacle like no other. The collaboration marks the first of many joint projects between the two festival giants, merging their distinct worlds into a new, unified experience for fans. Known for thei

Fyre Festival 2.0 has dropped a press release to convince us that it is actually happening. The extensive Instagram post states they have been working directly with the government of Playa del Carmen (PDC) and their officials since March 5th. If you have been following this story the last few months, you would know the Mexican government had no idea about this festival prior to March. So that March 5th date is quite big for Billy and the success of this festival. The revived festival is set

Billy McFarland is officially back (for now). After multiple lawsuits, a prison sentence, and two documentaries, the disgraced founder is ready for Fyre Festival round 2. Surely he couldn’t screw it up twice, right? The revived festival is set to take place from May 30 to June 2 on Isla Mujeres, Quintana Roo, Mexico. Billy had this to say: Citing new management of the company, McFarland insists that this time will be different. While no artists have been confirmed, he claims he expects t

GENESI and MEDUZA have teamed up to deliver a new collaborative EP titled “Freak“, a collection of three high-energy tracks. All of them showcase a fusion of unique styles from both artists. For 9 minutes and 20 seconds, this EP showcases a powerful level of production, making it a must-listen for house fans of all types. ‘Freak,’ ‘Run,’ and ‘Take It’ The title track, ‘Freak‘ featuring vocalist, Aya Anne, starts with a catchy vocal chop and a bass to build tension. The intro builds to an

Carl Cox is giving us a treat with a new fully live show. Set to initiate the Resistance stage on fire, the world-renowned DJ is to debut the live show at Ultra Music Festival’s 25th Anniversary this March. Evolution will be a show like no other. It will recreate tracks from scratch with an arsenal of drum machines, sequencers, and synthesizers. It will not only be a spectacle but a connection-building showcase featuring Carl Cox’s brilliant live mixes. By stripping away the lavishness of regula

Rising artist Ghost In Real Life (GIRL) is shattering genre boundaries with her electrifying single ‘My Anthem’, released on March 7th through Insomniac‘s Emo Nite imprint, Graveboy Records. This track masterfully combines drum & bass energy with a fierce pop-punk attitude, showcasing GIRL’s undeniable prowess as both a producer and vocalist. Definitely click ‘Play’ on the Spotify link below to stream ‘My Anthem’ from Ghost In Real Life (GIRL), a track that will get one off the ground and ro

Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts returns to the Worthy Farm Pastures in Pilton, Somerset, England from June 25-29th. Headliners not only include Neil Young performing with his band The Chrome Hearts, but also The 1975 and Olivia Rodrigo. Additionally, the event adds to their list with other notable performers like Rod Stewart, Charli XCX, The prodigy, Alanis Morissette, and more. Glastonbury is one of the world’s largest and most famous greenfield music and performing arts fe