Dance Music News

New talent Playboy P has crafted an enticing artistry built around chilled vibes and emotive soundscapes. Showcasing his sonic versatility on recent releases “Speed Racer Playboy” and “Whole Ticket,” this rising act’s approach to Hiphop sees it come to life with a luscious side of pop. Playboy p, whose love for music bloomed at a young age, has slowly and steadily built up not only his skills but his fanbase framed by a goal to bring uplifting messages to anyone listening. Drawing inspiration

One of bass music’s most exciting current trailblazers, GunFight is gearing up for a massive 2023. Hailing from Austin, Texas and now based in Los Angeles, the pioneering producer has been consistently releasing bangers over the past three years now, and isn’t looking to slow down anytime soon. After sharing his latest single “Maniacal Inferno” last August, which explored a frenetic and heavy dubstep atmosphere, GunFight has now just returned with “Salvo.” The talented producer has received sup

Coming from Canada, both Rezz and deadmau5 would obviously have a special connection with VELD, one of the biggest electronic music festivals in the country. This year, the two will headline together as REZZMAU5 for the first time, which she teased back in November — the announcement comes today before the full lineup is revealed tomorrow. “I went to this festival when I was 16 and saw deadmau5 close it out, which inspired me to later make music myself,” Rezz wrote about the reveal on Twitter.

In 2023 so far, Skrillex has been far more active in both releases and social media than in any other similar time period in the past few years. We’ve gotten a new official Discord server for fans, four releases, including today’s “Real Spring” with Yung Lean and Bladee, as well as indications that he’s dropping two albums, DGTC and QFF. That’s a lot. But we’re now getting a better idea of what it all means with the release of “Real Spring” today. The biggest indication that “Real Spring” and

Rich Furniss is one of the hottest acts in house music right now. His sound is inspired by legendary DJs like Armand Van Helden, Derrick Carter, and Frankie Knuckles, fused together with a modern take that’s completely unique to Rich. His ability to blend the old school with the new is what has helped him build his name in his hometown of NYC and beyond. On top of his expertise in sound design, Rich is known for his contagious energetic presence on stage. This DJ has dropped mesmerizing sets at

Few artists are skyrocketing to stardom quite as quick as San Pacho. The solo tech/latin house artist finished off 2022 with the epic and defining As Long As We Have House EP, which received strong critical acclaim, alongside performing at EDC Orlando 2022, which was just one of many club and festival events through the year. He continues to prove just how talented he is with every release, garnering him a fanbase worldwide. Now, he’s kicking off 2023 with his throwback single, “OYE”, an ode to

 Meca and Antdot have joined forces once again to bring a track that combines their unique talents and creates a powerful synergy between them. Their latest release, “Become,” is the product of a meaningful relationship built on mutual respect and connection. Their paths have been intertwined through music and a mutual admiration for each other’s work. It all started when Matheus Meca showed interest in Antdot’s tracks, incorporating them into his sets, and Antdot, a fan of Meca’s sets, quick

Pioneers of Colorado’s electronic music explosion, Break Science continues to soar ahead of the curve, with a decade-plus trendsetting the game. Steeped in filial traditions of East Coast hip hop, and futuristic soundwaves of the now, the Denver-based duo continues to scale creative mountains. Comprised of keyboardist/producer/jazz pianist Borahm Lee (Pretty Lights Live Band) and funk/hip-hop drummer extraordinaire Adam Deitch (Lettuce), Break Science traces roots to the embryonic seeds that flo

Riot Ten has made his mark globally through his distinctive bass-heavy sound while experimenting with hip-hop and trap music at its finest. He’s one of the top names in bass music who’s already accomplished so much, and shows no signs of slowing down. Now, he’s unveiled his latest alias, Riot Got Sauce, showcasing his passion and drive to experiment with a wide array of genres with the release of ‘SAUCED’ Vol 1 on January 23.  The six-track album displays his versatility and his skills in the

Following massive 2022 singles such as “Pieces” on Don Diablo’s HEXAGON and “Out Of My Mind” via Future House Music, EDM trailblazer Jay Hardway has landed on tastemaker label Actuation with “Call Me Anytime.” An infectious house single, that also saw Jay Hardway drop his phone number on social media and get on dozens of calls with fans, “Call Me Anytime” is a true testament to the producer and DJ’s dominance within the electronic music space. A tune that’s as perfect for the radio as it is for

Anyone who follows Lucille Croft is aware of her affinity for leather, and she’s finally written and released a song as an ode to the iconic fashion material through the ages. “Bury Me in Leather” is the second single off Lucille’s upcoming sophomore EP, The Valentine Effect. The song contains many elements from her musical influences, including Nine Inch Nails or The Prodigy. 808s and minimal techno and vocals, plus a little drum & bass at the end to add a significant edge to it all. Luci

Following three banner years in Ibiza, Ultra recently announced the launch of RESISTANCE’s inaugural U.S. club residency in the festival’s beloved hometown of Miami Beach. RESISTANCE Miami will transport the fully-immersive Ibiza clubbing experience to America for the very first time at M2, the newly-minted nightclub in the heart of the Art Deco District. RESISTANCE Miami has unveiled the first round of Season 1 headliners, presenting an array of underground titans. Performing acts include Anfi

Shaman Durek has led a truly unique and remarkable career thus far. Being a 6th generation shaman, his teachings have impacted the masses, including Gwyneth Paltrow & Dave Asprey (Bulletproof Coffee). He’s also been inextricably tied to the rave scene for nearly 30 years, helping grow and promote parties from SF to NY, opening up others to experience the joy and excitement he gets from house music. He recently made his debut with his jackin’ house single with Green Velvet Flair titled, “My

To this day, house music is a worldwide phenomenon. By constantly incorporating new elements and styles, dance music has managed to maintain its vitality and vibrancy in the face of time. One such creative person is Seramasamy. Despite his brief career, Seramasamy has been lauded for his music and charisma. Seramasamy is a deep and future house DJ who draws inspiration from the greats of the genre. He has a serious passion for house music. He draws on his familiarity with many house styles to c

Electronic music fans in London and the UK are about to be blessed this coming August as legends Aphex Twin and Bonobo are set to co-headline Field Day at in Victoria Park on August 19. Aphex Twin and Bonobo will co-headline the one-day festival, along with support from Arca, Fever Ray, Jon Hopkins, Moderat, SBTRKT, TSHA (live), and more. This will be Aphex Twin’s first live performance since 2019. Tickets go on sale Friday, January 27th via Ticketmaster.   Photo by Mick Hutson/Redferns T

French DJ/production duo Ofenbach is making their way to North America for two back to back nights in California, on January 27 and January 28, with their first show in San Diego, then Los Angeles.  This marks the first time the pair perform in the US since the release of their debut album “I.” With collaborations with Sam Gray, R3HAB and FAST BOY, the Parisian boys are the most streamed French band in the world, a feat they achieved with their single “Love Me Now.” “After a long wait, we are

Almost two years ago, Daft Punk announced they were officially breaking up in a truly bombastic fashion. Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo and Thomas Bangalter, apart from their work in the iconic duo, have both offered their services as paramount producers and musicians in other fashions in the past. Now, two years hence, Bangalter is releasing his first solo orchestral work, Mythologies. It is his first independent orchestral work, initially commissioned by the choreographer Angelin Preljocaj for t

The great thing about DLR’s Sofa Sound imprint and its A&R is that, just like DLR himself, there’s always a sense of fun and funk built into every track. From the release art to the sound design to even the deepest, heaviest tracks still being a bit of a bop, there’s a playfulness there that gives Sofa its mass appeal while still being technically spot-on. With their new collab EP Fresh Cutz due out tomorrow, January 25, Iris and Sweetpea have more than embraced that fun side to beatmaking w

Among the most loved and played music genres is electronic dance music. Its popularity has recorded tremendous growth in recent years. In the mid-’90s, when electronic music was introduced, many people did not like it as much as they do today. But there are still singers and music producers like Brauch and fans who greatly appreciated the sound and steered it into the mainstream, where it can be heard today. Brauch has always been a big supporter and lover of the electronic music genre. His undy

Spotify employees were alerted this morning to the news that the company would be slashing its workforce to offset higher costs in 2022. “To offer some perspective on why we are making this decision, in 2022, the growth of Spotify’s OPEX outpaced our revenue growth by 2X,” CEO Daniel Ek wrote in a letter spelling out other organizational changes taking place. “That would have been unsustainable long-term in any climate, but with a challenging macro environment, it would be even more difficult t

Not often lately do you see a collaboration with three absolute legends like Emalkay, The Others, and Subscape. More recently, we’ve been witness to a more common trend of established producers bringing in a newer act and combining their influences. For these three, who have all been active in dubstep for the better part of 15 years, “Inside My Head” was “long overdue.” “We thought it was a collaboration long overdue,” they said, “so we mashed out some beats together one day and before we knew

We already know Skrillex has a ton of new music coming this year, with three singles already released this month, including “Rumble.” On the way, we know there’s a Missy Elliott and Mr. Oizo collaboration coming, and he just showed off an unreleased ISOxo collaboration live in Bangkok this past weekend. A clip was posted in the Skrillex subreddit by u/vuthasear last night, with more clips available in the comments if you visit the page below. Once again, elements of that iconic, “yes, oh my go

Following a number of collaborations with the likes of DJ duo Cayo, Energy Deejays, Raphy J and many more, charismatic singer and songwriter Eirini has just made the first step in her blossoming solo artist career. The half Greek-Cypriot and half British-Irish talent started her music journey at a young age and has been performing at the biggest theatres in the UK since she was 14 years old. Now based in Dubai, she has been establishing herself in the UAE since 2019, performing at massive venues

Nicky Romero is back with his first release of 2023, “Only for the Night,” a brooding but sultry dark-progressive house heater. “Only for the Night” comes under Nicky’s Monocule alias, for this one he teams up with Australian producer Marcus Santoro and the up and coming production duo Higher Lane. After a year in which Nicky Romero dabbled in all genres of music from house to progressive to even techno, “Only for the Night” seems like a perfect place to pick up in 2023. “Only for the Night ” f

Dada Life are back with a new single on a new label, and we are here for it. The iconic Swedish duo just released “Take Me Into Space” along with upcoming Chinese producer DEXTER KING. “Take Me Into Space” will do just that as Dada Life foray into the big room techno scene with this huge new track. This track has all the hallmarks of the big room techno that has been taking over; a massive kick drum, a pulsating bassline, and those light melodic synths that remind you, you’re at a festival. “Ta