Dance Music News

I remember exactly where I was when I heard Skrillex for the first time. It was 2010, I was in my sophomore dorm in college, sitting at my desk probably perusing Earmilk at the time, and came upon “Rock ‘n’ Roll (Will Take You to the Mountain).” Up to then, I’d only dabbled in EDM, listening to some of the big names at the time like deadmau5, The Prodigy, Daft Punk, and some odd ones out like Rusko or Pendulum. But that song did something to me that opened a door to an almost decade-long career

Crankdat is one of the few producers who truly never misses. His newest track “Move Back” with Savage is reminiscent of the festival hit by Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike vs W&W, “Crowd Control,” at least as far as giving instructions to the crowd goes. Beyond that, it’s a devastating bass house banger. “The demo of this song was originally titled “Ride the Bull,” because to me it sounded like some Spanish Mariachi Matador stuff. I’ve loved “Swing” and “Freaks” for a long time, so I was all

When we named LUPA one of our Artists To Watch in 2022, she had just released her debut EP on mau5trap a couple months prior. Now, a little over a year later, she’s back with her third EP on the imprint, releasing the first track of the project today, “Born a Beast.” Staying true to her brand of dark techno, the pounding bassline creates an ominous feeling of suspense and terror, while also bringing tons of energy to the surface. “I came up with the idea for “Born A Beast” while on a music ret

Multi-talented musician and performer Alfiya Glow is back with a brand new A/B side EP “Into the Woods.” We were first introduced to her violin playing skills and production prowess back in 2021. Not only has Alfiya made her name performing at festivals such as Electric Forest and SXSW, she’s also performed at world renowned concert halls such as Carnegie Hall and Walt Disney Concert Hall. The A-side of “Into the Woods” features bright, shimmering synths and an uplifting chord progression accom

RÜFÜS DU SOL are one of the most sought out live acts in all of dance music. So, it makes sense that they would have a destination event that was so in demand, they had to announce a second date. The Australian dance music trio recently announced the Closing Weekend of Sundream Baja, their immersive four day destination event, after the instant sellout of the first weekend. On May 11-14, the Grammy-award winning band will bring their boutique festival concept back to El Ganzo Sculpture Gardens

Desert Hearts, one of Southern California’s most celebrated boutique dance music festivals, recently unveiled the lineup for their highly anticipated return to Lake Perris May 5-8. UK pioneer Skream, 17 Steps icon Dusky, TIGA, and Dirtybird head honcho Claude VonStroke are among the big names headlining this years’ festivities. Of course, Desert Hearts crew Mikey Lion, Lee Reynolds, Marbs and Porky will be gracing the lineup as well. After relocating to Lake Perris last year, this year’s editio

At last night’s Skrillex show in Brooklyn at Good Room, fans might have seen a paper with a bunch of names on it throughout the venue. Given the recent Basement Set tracklist, your first instinct would likely be to think that this is the list of featured names on his upcoming two albums this year. That hunch was confirmed by a moderator in the Skrillex Discord last night. We’ve already heard six singles so far from the two albums, split between QFF and DGTC. These included collaborations with B

Full of self-assurance, Christian Locke charts the journey towards belief in oneself on the life-affirming “Look at Me Now.” A spry sensibility keeps things relatively expected. The blend of the tender with the intense rush of power that comes in on those minor releases of tension has a universal appeal. When those eventual bursts from the calm do come, they virtually beg the song to be played at the loudest possible volume to experience the intoxicating aura of his skill on the guitar as it shr

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, you might be looking to spice up your playlists with passionate tracks – and do we have the song for you! Collaborating with the immensely talented vocalist Robin Vane, “Forgiving Hearts” is the latest single from Tim Clark, that tells an emotional story of overcoming addiction and finding forgiveness in your relationship for the struggles it has caused in the past. It’s not everyday we find such powerful messages interlaced in dance songs, and tog

It is possible to unearth latent abilities in the most unlikely of settings. Take 12ayo, a musician from East Los Angeles who has family in Mexico and El Salvador. Until a serendipitous meeting at a barbershop, music was never on his radar. Something about 12ayo stood out to his barber, who prompted the question of whether or whether he had ever explored a career in music. Twelve year old 12ayo was interested enough to give music a shot despite his complete lack of knowledge in the field. With t

Since Brownies and Lemonade debuted their DNBNL concept in 2021 with Netsky, the brand has been stalwart in bringing out some of the top artists in the genre including Dimension, Sub Focus, Kill The Noise, Chase & Status, and more. Most of these shows have taken place at 1720 in Los Angeles, but with the latest show announcement today, the brand reaches peak status. DNBNL will officially bring DnB to D&B as the show is going down at Dave & Buster’s in Hollywood this Wednesday. This

When we were coming up with the list for our Artists To Watch in 2023, Matt Barri was the first name that we added. Though he didn’t end up as the featured artist for the list this year, his unique and raw sound has left us craving more. Finally, we have the first taste of his debut EP due out later this year, The Only Way Out Is Up. “Everything to Me” is, simply put, absolutely stunning. Lyrically, arrangement, production, melodically, it hits every single mark in the checklist. When people ta

Jungle Dreaming Festival (March 17-19, 2023) is a brand new, intimate music festival launching near Jacó, Costa Rica. Jungle Dreaming invites all music lovers to gather in the Central American jungle this spring for a one-of-a-kind showcase of art, talent & nature. Here attendees will be treated to an affordable showcase of artistic diversity and inclusive community that harkens back to the origin of these live music gatherings. Focused around community and affordability, tickets begin at o

Two days ago, Skrillex officially announced the release date of one of his two albums this year, Quest For Fire. Due out this Friday, February 17, QFF contains collaborations with Pete Wents, Porter Robinson, Joker, Pete Wentz, Missy Elliott & Mr. Oizo, and more. However, last week, for the first week of the year since he dropped “Rumble,” there was no new track. So, ahead of the QFF album release this Friday, he’s dropped the next single for DGTC this morning, “Don’t Get Too Close” with Bi

From Mexico, Miguel Aleman Serrano, better known as Mike Martel is a rising star with a knack for spinning infectious tunes and getting people hyped. He’s even performed at a multitude of well known clubs and festivals in Mexico such as the Vaiven Festival, Corona Capital, Surf Music Fest and Mega Feria Acapulco just to name a few. Now, he’s making his musical debut with an uplifting future bass single, “Pull You Under” ft. the amazing vocals of Drew Love. Layered with Drew’s breathtaking vocal

Insane Bass Ballistics pound through WHOiSEE’s Demon Hour. The sheer heaviness of the sound itself does more than raise the roof; it smashes it into shards. Everything within the atmosphere has a colossal physicality. A geometric take on dubstep with each drop, the song constantly shifts in terms of its angle. Lots of the work comes through with its multilayered hybrid leanings. One of those tracks that celebrate the escapist that good EDM and dubstep ought to bring to the audience, it is prett

The first of two Skrillex albums in 2023, QUEST FOR FIRE, is officially out next week, February 17. The tracklist will include recently released singles like “Rumble,” “Leave Me Like This,” and “Xena,” as well as earlier singles like “Supersonic,” “Butterflies,” and “Too Bizarre.” In addition, it will feature collaborations with Joker, Pete Wentz, Missy Elliott & Mr. Oizo, and also Porter Robinson. Check out the official announcement below. Pre-save the album here. Listen to the Baseme

Eleven years ago, Alesso, Sebastian Ingrosso, and Ryan Tedder released one of the most iconic dance music songs of all time, “Calling (Lose My Mind).” Ryan Tedder hopped on the track in 2012 after Alesso and Ingrosso dropped the instrumental in 2011, and since then nothing has been the same. Alesso and Ingrosso haven’t made a song together since, but Tedder wants that to change. He recently shared the song on Instagram and said, “Still love this one.. should we do another?” while tagging the tw

SILO is shaping up to be one of the coolest nightclubs in NYC. Set in the hub of Brooklyn’s nightlife district, East Williamsburg, they’re officially making their highly anticipated debut tonight with STUNTSZ – the legendary queer party produced by nightlife provocateur NY Social Bee. While this party will no doubt be a blast, we’ve got our eyes set on tomorrow for CIRCE, the femme-powered party that’s celebration of the entrancing goddess-fatale and original dangerous woman. Packed with an all

There few artists quite as iconic as Crystal Waters. She’s been a trailblazer since 1991, landing thirteen Billboard #1s, while also continuing to be one of the most sampled and covered artists (see Coldplay’s cover here). She has her very own radio show, I Am House, that’s syndicated to SiriusXM, and every new song she releases finds its way into the sets of today’s biggest DJs. Given her success, you can only imagine that anyone she asks to remix her music would be artists of immense talent.

Is there a concrete rule for how old something has to be before you can feel nostalgic for it? Likely not, but Marshmello is making a pretty strong case for 8 years. Back in 2015, Marshmello erupted onto the scene with a unique brand of saccharine, bubbly synth music behind the guise of a mysterious, mallow’d DJ on stage. The sound was incredibly easy to engage with, without an overabundance of complex sound design and some very simple melodies. But it was quality and, most importantly, really

The past two years for Shallou have seen a variety of successes including hit EP “The Long Way Home,” led by a 2021 debut with “Heartaches,” which saw support from key tastemakers like Sirius XM Chill and Radio One. After exploding into the festival circuit in 2022 with his solo-hybrid performance, he’s released remixes for Lexi Jayde’s viral hit “drunk text me,” “Saint” by Kygo signee Forester, the US Alternative Radio charting hit “Clarity” by Vance Joy and a number of collaborations with ayok

&friends is one of the most exciting up and coming acts right now, drawing the breadth of his inspiration for these musical works from the African Diaspora, and infusing it into a addictive afro-house sound. From New York, to Miami, Marrakech, Madrid, Mexico City – Tulum to Toronto and beyond, &friends is already making his mark on dance floors around the world. In his short time on the scene, &friends has received support by Pete Tong of BBC Radio 1, Black Coffee, Diplo, &ME, Ke

Indie-dance duo Phantoms continue to maintain momentum every year, consistently pushing their sounds to new territories. Composed of Los Angeles based Kyle Kalplan and Vinnie Pergola, Phantoms is known for artfully blurring the lines between house and indie-dance music.  Incorporating distinctive synth and drum patterns, the duo have become synonymous with their genre of alternative electronica. Leading up to the release of the Deluxe Edition of their 2022 album ‘This Can’t Be Everything’. Slat

Asher Shashaty has developed a unique style, sound, and genre range that is hard not to fall in love with. Mixing together eclectic influences, personal life experiences, and experimental foundations into each and every song, he brings a new music experience to the table that simply can not be ignored. Now, he’s teamed up with the talented singer/songwriter Dani King for their uplifting single, “Feeling”. It’s a beautiful combination of pop and future bass, coming together seamlessly for a capt