Dance Music News

Ex Medias, a renowned artist collective celebrated for its unity and diverse talents, has revealed the launch of the fourth edition in their esteemed Ex Medias compilation series. This latest release, featuring a whopping 15 tracks, marks a significant milestone for the collective, showcasing their dedication to presenting a wide spectrum of sounds and talents while strengthening their distinctive bond as a creative family. Kicking off the album is Able Grey with “I Need Your Love,” featurin

We are one week out from EDC Orlando and we are buzzing with excitement. Here’s some highlights of what to expect for the weekend. Aside from their superstar lineup across their five stages: KineticFIELD, circuitGROUNDS, neonGARDEN, stereoBLOOM and Ryno Bus Art Car, there will also be a stellar selection of after parties. Tickets are almost sold out so make sure you get yours while they are still available at edcorlando.frontgatetickets.com. Also be sure to download the Insomniac Events App so y

All My Friends, the event brand founded by dance music icon Destructo, has released general on-sale bookings for the 2025 edition of The FriendShip music cruise  Aboard the Norwegian Joy for the floating music festival’s fifth edition, FriendShip 2025 will take place Friday, February 21 – Wednesday, February 26, 2025, departing from Miami and landing at the private Harvest Caye island in Belize. More than 4000 revelers are still buzzing from the 2024 sailing of the world’s premier nautical m

The FTC (Federal Trade Commission) just announced its final ‘Junk Fees Rule’ that aims to crack down on hidden fees that appear at checkout. These hidden fees usually appear for consumers who are purchasing tickets for live events, hotels, AirBNBs, and other entertainment and leisure amenities. The FTC chairwoman Lina Khan stated, ““People deserve to know up-front what they’re being asked to pay—without worrying that they’ll later be saddled with mysterious fees that they haven’t budgeted for an

Decadence Colorado is an awesome two-day New Year’s Eve event at the Colorado Convention Center. The promoters for NYE’s Decadence Colorado are two brands who have developed great reputations as stellar promoters in the music industry, Global Dance and AEG (the former also co-promotes the Decadence Arizona festival as well alongside Relentless Beats). These promoters will also make sure that the attendees at Decadence Colorado will have an unforgettable NYE weekend as they get to experience two

Teaming up with electro-funk duo The Funk Hunters, The Sponges have released their third and most-anticipated track of the year, "I Like 2 Party." You know that feeling of being in the right place at the right time? This track embodies that sense of communal bliss.  Combining elements of The Sponges signature take on disco with The Funk Hunters' old-school funk, "I Like 2 Party" can be best categorized as psychedelic disco funk. Out now via Westwood Recordings, this sensational collaborative eff

Everything is better with friends! Right? The Funk Hunters certainly seem to live by that adage with their newest album, Music w/ Friends, featuring collaborations on every track. And you can truly feel the fun oozing from every note. Big Gigantic, Dr. Fresch, Opiuo, Haywyre, Champagne Drip and more feature on remixes and originals throughout the album, plus an impressive cover of “Eleanor Rigby” to open the album up and set the tone. “We worked on this really special cover of The Beatles icon

Ridley Bronson, a native of Milwaukee, WI, began his musical adventures at the age of thirteen, while the rest of us were worrying about boring adult stuff. Ridley, inspired by the Golden Age of Hip Hop, devoted himself to sampling at a time when experimentation was at its height. This young producer’s success was no accident; he was soon offered gigs all throughout the county and the love of the stage sprouted ahead of his skills even taking off. From dance floors to disco’s, Ridley’s was s

Ryan Mitchell is a Los Angeles-based multi-talented artist and songwriter who has caught the attention of music fans worldwide with his single “Russian Roulette”. Drawing from diverse musical influences such as My Chemical Romance, Blackbear, Queen, and Post Malone, he’s aiming to inject passion into pop music. His release “Covergirl” received an impressive 30k+ streams in its first three days on Spotify before being discovered by the renowned UK record label Promoting Sounds leading up to its

Ryan Mitchell is a Los Angeles-based multi-talented artist and songwriter who has caught the attention of music fans worldwide with his single “Russian Roulette.” Drawing from diverse musical influences such as My Chemical Romance, Blackbear, Queen, and Post Malone, he’s aiming to inject passion into pop music. His release “Covergirl” received an impressive 30k+ streams in its first three days on Spotify before being discovered by the renowned UK record label Promoting Sounds leading up to its

In the fast-evolving world of music production, aspiring EDM producers need tools that are both accessible and powerful. Amped Studio, a browser-based digital audio workstation (DAW), is an excellent choice for anyone starting their journey into EDM production. Let’s explore the unique advantages of Amped Studio and how it caters specifically to the needs of electronic music creators. 1. Accessibility and Affordability One of the standout features of Amped Studio is its accessibility. As a brows

The field of artificial intelligence (AI) has seen astonishing advances in recent years, with AI systems achieving superhuman performance in various domains across the board. From image generation to natural language processing, AI’s capabilities continue to expand at an unprecedented rate. Now, the music industry is bracing for the potential disruption that AI could bring to the art of music production, specifically in the realm of electronic music which already is called by some as “beep-boop”

Some 1.5 years ago, the iconic Dutch city of Breda got featured on UKF as the ninth instalment of ‘Rave Scenes’. And one previously mentioned artist (among other local upcoming producers in the scene) definitely deserves a dedicated publication.  We’re talking here about the man like Stekker to be precise. With a deep-rooted passion for music that transcends trends, Stekker’s (Teun Streefkerk) journey evolved into a defining force within the scene of jungle. From initial experimenting wi

Getter will no longer make music under his original moniker, he revealed this week. The decision came to light in a candid Q&A session via the Instagram page of Terror Reid, the hip-hop alias of the renowned DJ and producer. When a fan asked if he has plans to make music as Getter in the future, he replied flatly: "NO." After years of releasing heavy-hitting dubstep hits, Getter in 2018 released Visceral, which proved to be a watershed moment in his career. The stunning album found him embra

Split across the Glade Stage and Glade Dome, this year's programme features Faithless, Mall Grab, Logic1000 and more Continue reading...

In computing, the function ctrl+alt+del most commonly brings up the task manager, an operating system component that gives a user access to some of the computer’s most internal processes and information. Here, you can inspect hardware usage, add/remove programs and processes, look up app history, and more. In short, it’s the not-so-secret window into your favorite electronics’ soul. The Glitch Mob have been a pillar in electronic music for over a decade, and their influence on live show product

Gone are the days, apparently, of earning your festival stripes through actual experiences. Now, you can buy the look of a seasoned raver without ever having to endure fan-clackers or dilapidated port-a-potties, thanks to Balenciaga. In a move that screams, "How do you do, fellow kids?" louder than Steve Buscemi in a backward cap, Balenciaga has released a "Raver Bracelet" at the astounding price of €3,500 (roughly $3,789 USD). Where haute couture meets dumpster dive, this overpriced piece of wr

The Global DNB Collective’s newest single, “Stuck in My Head,” is a riveting collaboration featuring three veteran producers from Charlotte, North Carolina. This track explores the consuming nature of obsession through its electrifying beats and unforgettable hook. The accompanying music video reinforces this theme with a dramatic narrative of a man who becomes a cyborg in his quest to overcome his fixation. Boasting an undeniably powerful energy and compelling story, “Stuck in My Head” offers a

Anyone that’s a fan of house music knows of The Golden Pony, the brainchild of NYC’s Timothy Layn, who has delivered sensational remixes for the likes of Rudimental and Hillary Duff, along with stellar originals that all together have amassed over 50 million digital streams and even a #1 hit on Beatport. While The Golden Pony remains intact, Timothy is stepping into a brand new project titled STRAINJER. On top of the dynamic sound that he crafts as a gifted multi-instrumentalist, Layn’s true pa

Due to its huge popularity, Tomorrowland is thrilled to announce that “The Great Library of Tomorrow,” the festival’s one-of-a-kind audiovisual experience for all ages, will be starting in the heart of Madrid in the fall of 2024. We visited The Great Library of Tomorrow in Barcelona. Since it opened to the public for the first time in Barcelona in December 2023, “The Great Library of Tomorrow” has been drawing more than 40,000 people from 56 countries around the world every month to enjoy a un

In a decisive leap into the electronic dance music domain, The h.wood Group is poised to redefine West Hollywood's nightlife with their latest venture, Keys.  Positioned at the legendary 9039 Sunset Boulevard, Keys is primed to elevate the vivacious energy of LA's party scene by paying homage to the iconic Key Club. Scheduled to open in July 2024, the new 12,420-square feet venue promises a fusion of history, glamour and high-energy entertainment. Spanning 12,420 square feet, Keys' tri-level des

“As much as I love you all, and as sick as it is to play for you guys, from here it looks fucking rowdy down there”, said Marlon Hoffstadt, also known as DJ Daddy Trance, as he stopped his set at Australia’s Wildlands Festival. While the audience initially cheered at his words, Hoffstadt quickly clarified, “This is not a compliment, so everyone drink some water, look out for each other, and chill a fucking bit.” The Berlin-based artist later shared his thoughts on Instagram, posting a story that

Opened in 1994, Privilege Ibiza quickly established itself as a monumental force in the world of Ibiza nightlife. With its immense capacity and eclectic mix of electronic music, Privilege earned its place in the Guinness World Records as the world’s largest nightclub. Boasting a dance floor that could accommodate up to 10,000 people and an impressive overhead dome that housed a massive swimming pool, Privilege offered an unparalleled clubbing experience. Over the years, however, the venue fa

A dancefloor timeless classic just got reimagined by quite the heavyweights. Looking back a couple of decades, certain songs grew to be turning points in the history of Dance music. Acts such as John Summit’s appearance changing how we perceive Tech House, or how Afterlife came by and redefined Techno from the warehouses and dark rooms to the open air, although recent, are clear examples of points in time when music changed. And perhaps one of the first huge turning points in Dance music

With just over two months until the gates of Tomorrowland Brasil 2024 swing open, anticipation is at an all time high. The iconic Freedom Stage, fresh from its triumphant 20-year anniversary run in Belgium, is set to make its Brazilian debut on October 11-13 at the enchanting Parque Maeda in Itu, São Paulo. This colossal indoor club, a marvel of engineering, will immerse festival-goers in a mind-blowing audiovisual spectacle. Giant dragonflies, dazzling spotlights, and a massive LED backdrop