Dance Music News

There’s no doubt Sunset Music Festival 2022 is going to be the biggest, most unforgettable edition yet. It’s the festival’s 10th anniversary and as we reported previously, is now moving to a full 3 days. The phase 1 lineup already blew us away, pulling top and emerging talent from the best of the electronic music scene including Gryffin, Gorgon City, Jason Ross, Sidepiece, Dillon Francis, and many more. Now, Sunset has just announced one of the biggest stars in dance music, Skrillex, to join th

Sunset Music Festival is the largest festival to hit Tampa Bay and this year, Sunset Events & Disco Donnie Presents are making it the biggest edition yet. Celebrating the festival’s 10 year anniversary, they’re bringing a stacked lineup to Raymond James Stadium over Memorial Day Weekend (May 27-29) featuring some of the scene’s biggest headliners and today’s most exciting new artists including Gryffin, Duke Dumont, LP Giobbi, Dillon Francis, Malaa, Pauline Herr (DJ Set), Chris Lorenzo, Dabin

Memorial Day Weekend in Tampa will be quieter than normal in 2024 after the organizers of Sunset Music Festival announced a hiatus. They'll take a break this year as they navigate a "rebranding journey," according to a statement released on the festival's social media. The multi-day event will return at a new venue in 2025, organizers added. While the team originally hoped to announce a brand-new venue this year, they said it ultimately was not ready in time and decided to postpone "rather than

It’s not secret that Disco Donnie & Sunset Events put on one of the most prestigious festival in the country every Memorial Day weekend in the beautiful destination that is Tampa Bay: Sunset Music Festival. Anticipation was high to see who would be joining this year’s lineup and so far they’ve unveiled a stacked genre-bending lineup for their phase 1 lineup that has us itching to buy tickets already. Joining the Sunsetters this year will be some of the biggest acts around like SLANDER, Chri

Nashville’s Super Duper truly lives up to his name in all that he does. He has a impeccable talent creating fresh and invigorating songs in the studio that only seem to leave us in awe of all he’s capable of. His latest release, “here with you“, is another sensational track in his repertoire of releases, one that we can’t turn off. The minute you press play on “here with you,” you are whisked away into the whimsical, beautiful world Super Duper has created and you won’t want to leave. He refine

The spookiest season of the year is about to get a whole lot louder. Denver’s premier Halloween-themed festival, Supernatural, is back, and the lineup is nothing short of legendary. Set to take over the National Western Complex on October 26th, this year’s edition promises to be a bone-rattling, bass-heavy experience like no other. A Monster Lineup to Die For Supernatural, the latest brainchild of the masterminds behind Decadence NYE and Global Dance Festival, just unveiled a lineup that

Italian electronic duo Supernova is back. Their new single ‘AlonE‘ hits DFTD, London’s top club label. The track features SLM on vocals. Supernova’s known for crowd-pleasing DJ sets. They mix it up for newcomers and old hands alike. They’ve played in the world’s best venues. Elrow in Barcelona and Ibiza. Ministry of Sound in London. Space in Miami and Ibiza. Tenax in Italy. In the studio, they’re just as impressive. They’ve put out loads of tracks on Defected. Remember that Kerri Chandler rem

For over three decades, the iconic Miami Marine Stadium has stood silent and abandoned, a relic of a bygone era. However, a recent surge in support and funding has sparked hope for the resurrection of this historic venue. With the city commission’s approval of a comprehensive restoration plan and the authorization of bonds to finance the renovation, the dream of reopening the stadium is closer than ever. Memories of performances, like Jimmy Buffett‘s legendary show in 1985, still linger in t

Discovering talented producers before they headline festivals is one of the most exciting and rewarding experiences for any fans of dance music. Now, finding underground artists is even easier thanks to Beatport.  The company will plug them in their new playlist, "Best New Independent Artists," which will update weekly to illuminate promising talents without access to the big-budget backing of a major label. The groundbreaking playlist, which Beatport says is the first of its kind, will benefit

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Insomniac is stepping up to support wildfire victims and first responders with 16 special charity shows over the next two weekends. The events will take place at Academy LA, Avalon Hollywood, Exchange LA, NOVA SD, and BLOOM SD. What makes this effort even more incredible? 100% of net proceeds will be donated to charities focused on rebuilding and recovery efforts. A huge shoutout to the artists making it all happen! Performers like Slander, NGHTMRE, Flosstradamus, Oliver Heldens, Svdden Death, E

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Suray Sertin of Montreal, one of the top must-hear Canadian dance music talents, released his latest single, ‘Always’ on July 18th. It is a track that aims to bring out exhilarating vibes and Suray Sertin released ‘Always’ on Zeds Dead‘s wickedly awesome label, Altered States, and the track also features the vocal support of rising bedroom pop artist, Ethan Surman. The track contains a plethora of outstanding sounds coming out of various genres such as UK garage, electro house, and dance pop. Ad

Suray Sertin is an artist who is from Montreal and he has been gaining fans worldwide with his vibrant musical style. On Friday, April 5, Suray Sertin brought out that amazing style by releasing ‘Over The Moon’ featuring Sabrina Konstas. ‘Over The Moon’ brings out vast amounts of house, soulful electronica, techno, and pop into an outstanding blend of beautiful music. This track will surely motivates the listeners to not just enhance their great connections with the “special someone” in their li

Zeds Dead’s Altered States imprint is a fascinating label exploring the deeper spectrum of house and techno. Hailing from Drummondville, a small town near Montreal, Canada, Suray Sertin has been making a significant impact in the electronic scene through his exceptional genre-blending abilities. In February 2022, Sertin made his debut with Altered States by releasing his first single, “U Left Me,” followed by subsequent releases such as “Midnight Delivery” and “People.” Now, he’s back

It’s been a long, calm, and quiet Summer in Miami without Club Space. The legendary 24-hour nightclub closed after Memorial Day for some renovations to be good neighbors to the E11even condos going up next door. When the doors closed, Miami was without a techno club all Summer with no official word on when it would re-open. The Space team teased some of the work as it went on, and we could see the legendary staircase being knocked out and another one going in. Then the Space team announced

Imagine a place where art and nature come together in perfect harmony. A place where creativity knows no bounds, and innovation is celebrated at every turn. Welcome to Surreal Park, the world’s largest club, nestled in the heart of Brazil. As it celebrates its third anniversary this December, it’s a time to reflect on the incredible journey the club has embarked on, the milestones it has achieved, and the impact it has made on the global scene. Led by the visionary Renato Ratier, Surreal Park ha

Moody Jones is back with a new EP, If You Feel It, delivering a pair of tracks that are as raw and intense as they are undeniably catchy. Out now via EMPIRE Dance, If You Feel It is a house-fueled earthquake that threatens to shatter the foundations of your carefully constructed composure. Jones, an esteemed DJ and music exec, urges movement by producing down-and-dirty basslines that crawl under your skin like a welcome parasite. The record's titular track, "If You Feel It," is impossible to res

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This category honours those at the forefront of sustainable innovation in the music and events industry. From festivals and organisations to foundations and initiatives, these trailblazers are leading the way in creating eco-conscious practices, reducing waste, and promoting a greener future for the global music community. Secret Garden Party (SGP) Secret Garden Party combines creativity with a commitment to sustainability, setting a benchmark for eco-conscious festivals. Through initiative

Suwannee Hulaween, North Florida’s premier Halloween and camping festival has just announced the lineup for its 2022 edition, and if you don’t live in the area, you might want to buy a plane ticket. Suwannee Hulaween has always been a cross-genre affair and this year’s edition is no different. Highlighted by jam bands like the String Cheese Incident and the Disco Biscuits, house music acts like Louis the Child, Fisher, Gorgon City, Gigantic NGHTMRE and Jauz’s “Off the Deep End,” Suwannee Hulawee

After wrapping a collaborative tour with Marshmello, SVDDEN DEATH is hitting the road for a solo tour in the fall. The electronic music superstar has grown into one of the scene's most authoritative artists in recent years. He operates his own festival, Summoning of the Eclipse, and launched high-profile joint endeavors alongside Mello as well as Space Laces and Eptic, with whom he launched the MASTERHAND supergroup. Not to mention his headlining alter ego, VOYD, and house music project, DEADROO

SVDDEN DEATH has revealed his next food collaboration following his work with Marshmello—and this is one you can actually eat. SVDDEN DEATH, one of EDM.com's best music producers of 2022, has teamed up with Louisville Vegan Jerky Company to develop a signature flavor of vegan jerky. "Spicy Sweet Gochujang" calls upon the popular chili pepper-based Korean condiment for a jerky with some bite, much like his music. The "Behemoth" producer said he doesn't often dip into the merchandising world, but

Three years since the last VOYD release, SVDDEN DEATH returns with the next installment in this unique audio/visual journey. Whereas the first and ‘first and a half’ volumes of VOYD were only five and nine tracks respectfully (and even 1.5 was 4 originals, 1 VIP, and 4 remixes), VOYD Vol. II is a staggering 18 tracks totaling a full hour of madness. Sound design and arrangement are the names of the game with this release. Though to the untrained ear this might all sound like “just another riddi