Dance Music News

Enjoy the January 2024 edition of “Behind the Wedding Music,” a resource to help build wedding playlists for DJs. Each month we will highlight new songs and include a line of song lyrics, a description of the song’s emotional profile, and a few fun facts — designed to help you advise a wedding couple if [...] The post 10 Brand-New Songs for Your January Wedding Playlist appeared first on DJ Life Magazine.

It’s one of the great struggles in the mobile-DJ-vs.-venue dynamic: The DJ’s set-up area and its relation to all the dancefloor action. DJs for decades have been walking into venues ready to put on a great show, only to have their expectations destroyed when the catering manager tells them they are over in the corner, [...] The post DJ Idea Sharing: Venue vs. DJ – Nobody Puts Baby in a Corner appeared first on DJ Life Magazine.

The rising synth pop duo enlists DJ Slevin for a trippy house & darkwave electro remix of their latest single. Emerging indie electronic duo Close To Monday – composed of producer Alexander and singer/songwriter Ann – have recently called upon DJ Slevin for their latest release. On their newest single, “Religion,” Close To Monday, along [...] The post Close To Monday Calls on DJ Slevin For House Remix of “Religion” appeared first on DJ Life Magazine.

SI The Party presented by Captain Morgan returns for Big Game Weekend 2024 at XS Las Vegas on Feb. 10. Sports Illustrated: The Party will make its XS Las Vegas debut on February 10, 2024 as the event series returns for Big Game Weekend ’24 in Las Vegas. Presented by Captain Morgan, SI: The Party [...] The post Sports Illustrated: The Party Hits Las Vegas for Big Game Weekend appeared first on DJ Life Magazine.

Could the new Numark Mixstream Pro Go be the Swiss Army Knife of all-in-one DJ controllers? Let’s investigate.  Swiss Army knives are known around the world for their versatility. They feature all manner of handy tools. They’ve become so famous that the very term has been used to describe almost anything that is versatile and [...] The post Versatility & Portability: Numark Mixstream Pro Go appeared first on DJ Life Magazine.

Function Loops has announced the release of Psytrance Bass, a free virtual instrument plugin featuring 40 professionally designed bass multi-sampled presets. Psytrance Bass is perfect for adding rhythmicity, depth, and richness to your tracks. This plugin is a must-have for any Psy & Progressive producer looking to up their bass game. Psytrance Bass comes with an array of parameters and effects such as ADSR envelope, LFO modulation, distortion & cabinet, cutoff filter and voice mode

DJ LIFE catches up with Matoma about album number 3, how his music has matured & his interests have broadened. After nearly 10 years on the music scene, Matoma has cemented himself as one of the leading names within the electronic-music circuit. Born Tom Lagergren in Åsnes, Norway, Matoma has delivered some of the biggest [...] The post Matoma: Love for the Beat & More appeared first on DJ Life Magazine.

“Sketch is both a window inside of Pro Tools, as well as an app for use on Apple iPad tablets.” Something occurred to me recently as I was working my way through some of the software and hardware that’s in my home studio. It’s a thought that’s both overly simplistic, but also, I believe, a [...] The post Powerful: Avid’s Pro Tools Sketch appeared first on DJ Life Magazine.

Vancouver’s own multi-talented artist, Vandelux (Evan White), has just dropped his long-awaited debut album, ‘When The Light Breaks,’ via TH3RD BRAIN records, and it’s a sonic journey worth taking. In a musical landscape flooded with releases, ‘When The Light Breaks’ stands out as a hidden gem, a testament to Vandelux’s unique approach to electronic music. Evan White, the man behind the moniker Vandelux, is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, and vocalist whose global perspective is deeply in

European duo Close To Monday has been making waves at home and here in the US with their irresistible synth pop laden sound. Reminiscent of bands like Boy Harsher and CHVRCHES, they still have carved out a unique sound for themselves that has earned them top 3 charting positions in the Netherlands along with international acclaim for their visually stunning music videos. Now, they’ve enlisted Slevin for a mesmerizing remix of their song “Religion“, exploring the depths of melodic house and t

There are big plans for the inaugural edition of THE EDIT Studio, and DJ LIFE learns more from Shawn Hazan, CEO of HMG. Slated to make its debut at DJX ‘24, there are big plans for the inaugural edition of THE EDIT Studio. With early registration now open for DJX ‘24, past and upcoming attendees [...] The post All You Need to Know About the Launch of THE EDIT Studio at DJX ‘24 [Interview]  appeared first on DJ Life Magazine.

Amid their new IN:TENSION album, a collab with Ciara, and coinciding tour, DJ LIFE caught up with Keys N Krates to get the inside scoop.  Keys N Krates have built a venerable reputation as one of the leading live electronic acts today. On the strength of its onstage instrumentation, energetic sets, and string of hits [...] The post Keys N Krates: Making ‘IN:TENSION’ appeared first on DJ Life Magazine.

As popular as house music may seem to us now, we’re not seeing too many published memoirs from the genre’s influential DJs – not just yet.   However, with “The Beat, The Scene, The Sound: A DJ’s Journey through the Rise, Fall, & Rebirth of House Music in New York City,” DJ Disciple and collaborator Henry Kronk bring a [...] The post DJ Disciple: A Memoir With Meaning appeared first on DJ Life Magazine.

Embrace the opportunities for innovation, stay attuned to industry trends, and approach the new year with a proactive and adaptable mindset. For many marketing professionals, managers, directors, and CMO’s, the end of the year marks a pivotal moment for reflection, evaluation, and strategic planning. It’s an opportune time to assess the performance of your marketing [...] The post Inside Position: Start Planning Your 2024 Marketing Strategy & Avoid Analysis Paralysis appeared first on DJ Li

Enjoy the December 2023 edition of “Behind the Wedding Music,” a resource to help build wedding playlists for DJs. Each month we will highlight new songs and include a line of song lyrics, a description of the song’s emotional profile, and a few fun facts — designed to help you advise a wedding couple if [...] The post 10 Brand-New Songs for Your December Wedding Playlist appeared first on DJ Life Magazine.

Toms River, N.J. – Ask Gregg Alfonso from Allstar Entertainment DJs how he got started in the business and he’ll tell you it was trial by fire.   He had been working for a multi-op in his South Jersey hometown of Toms River, when the owner died suddenly. He had nowhere to turn. It was 2006 [...] The post Mobile DJ Profile: Allstar Entertainer, Jersey Jock Gregg Alfonso appeared first on DJ Life Magazine.

Boasting a musical journey that spans over three decades, Cristian Marchi emerges as an iconic figure in the vibrant tapestry of the Italian dance scene. Whether commanding the stage in clubs, festivals, or prestigious events, both in Italy and beyond, Marchi’s performances are unequivocal triumphs, characterized by his unmistakable passion and a distinct style that consistently leaves audiences in awe. Recently returning to the studio alongside music producer Paolo Sandrini, Marchi has unve

Renowned multi-talented artist Revaeon is once again has released an explosive single, “Feels Like,” this time through the prestigious Seal Network label. Following the success of previous chart-topping hits like “Flashback” and “Fell Into You,” Revaeon continues to amaze us with his boundary-pushing production style. His commitment to pushing his musical limits is evident in each release, and “Feels Like” is no exception. This latest track seamlessly blends the pulsating beats of electro ho

Los Angeles-based MADGRRL is set to unleash her latest sonic masterpiece “MACHINE,” on December 1 via Tokyo Machine’s esteemed CHOMPO label, igniting waves of anticipation across the music landscape. Since bursting onto the scene in 2018, MADGRRL has rapidly ascended through the ranks of the hard dance music scene. The track set to be unleashed is a testament to MADGRRL’s versatility as an artist and her ability to push the boundaries across the realism of electronic dance music. From the mo

Embarking on an unparalleled auditory odyssey, underground electronic artist Elaine Walker is back with a rebranded fan-favorite album, “Four-Momentum,” shedding the ZIA moniker to distinctively represent her evolving musical identity. A luminary in the realm of microtonal (xenharmonic) music, Elaine’s creative prowess extends far beyond the confines of traditional genres. Her eclectic portfolio boasts titles such as published research mathematician, inventor of the vertical keyboard, and black-

Here we are, finally, where 2023 meets 2024. For the most part, the past year eased further into relative normalcy – whether we’re talking clubs, festivals or the private-party scene.  So, as we wrapped up ’23, we conducted a quickie poll to DJs of all stripes and from all over the world, inquiring about the [...] The post 2023 In Review: 100 DJs of All Stripes Offer Up the Year’s Top Tracks & Best Musical Moments appeared first on DJ Life Magazine.

DJ Life’s Magazine Featuring Matoma: Love for the Beat, Year-End DJ Poll, DJ Disciple, Keys N Krates, XS Nightclub, ADE ’23 & More! In the latest issue of DJ LIFE Magazine (Vol.3 No.6), we caught up with Norwegian DJ, producer, and philanthropist, Matoma. As our cover story reveals, Matoma: Love for the Beat, the electronic [...] The post DJ Life Magazine Issue Vol.3 No.6 appeared first on DJ Life Magazine.

PvD returns to Eden in the summer of 2024 for 11 weeks with 20 guests & Vandit Records 25th anniversary closing party. Electronic music legend and Vandit Records founder, Paul van Dyk, wants you to prepare to SHINE once again this summer with the announcement of his Shine Ibiza event series at San Antonio’s club [...] The post Paul van Dyk Announces Shine Ibiza 5th Anniversary Lineup appeared first on DJ Life Magazine.

The 30th anniversary event, a 2-day party on April 5 & 6, will include an 11-hour and 19-hour day with nearly 60 acts. Time Warp celebrates its 30th anniversary with a two-day party on April 5 & 6, 2024 at Maimarkt Mannheim, which on Friday will feature 11 hours of music over 3 floors from [...] The post Time Warp Celebrates 30 Years With Its Biggest Lineup Ever appeared first on DJ Life Magazine.

Headliners for the inaugural edition of Solshine include John Summit, deadmau5, Big Gigantic, SLANDER & more. The creators behind Summer Camp Music Festival have just unveiled the genre-bending phase one lineup for their new festival concept: Solshine: A Music and Arts Reverie. The event’s inaugural edition will take place at Summer Camp’s beloved venue of Three Sisters Park in Chillicothe, Illinois from Friday, [...] The post Summer Camp’s Solshine: A Music & Arts Reverie to Debut in M