Dance Music News

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

Teeming with sultry vocals and heavy-hitting low end, Dallin Dance’s brand new single “Last Night” makes for a stunning showcase of his unmatched skills as a producer. An intoxicating party anthem, “Last Night” immediately gets into action with smooth chords and distorted basslines, as a catchy vocal sample paves the way to the drop, which explodes with the help of groovy house drums and infectious energy. “Last Night” is bound to go off at Dallin Dance’s massive shows, which have been taking

The globally renowned EXIT Festival in Serbia will celebrate 50 years of hip-hop at this year’s event with the globally influential Wu-Tang Clan set to headline alongside Alesso, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Chase & Status, Claptone, Sofi Tukker and more announced. It all goes down at the beautiful 17th-century Petrovaradin Fortress from July 6-9. All these names come on top of the likes of artists already announced: The Prodigy, Skrillex, Viagra Boys, Keinemusik, CamelPhat, Indira Paganot

Kicking off 2023, An Error Occurred presents his reality-distorting five-track EP, “phonk_ep.exe,” as the follow up to his debut album, “life is probably a simulation.” An Error Occurred takes listeners on a roller coaster of energy and emotions, with phonk as the central theme of the EP. Always looking to push the boundaries of sound design and electronic music, his music has been included in Riot Games’ Valorant and the trailer for PUBG. “I’m excited to drop this 5 song EP to follow up my d

Late Night Therapy is an Australian producer who hypnotic blend of progressive house elements has crafted him an addictive following. Throughout 2022, Harry Suttor (aka Late Night Therapy) gave us a collection of invigorating singles, such as “Getting Older,” and “Backseat Heartbeat,” which showcased just how talented he is as a songwriter in addition to producing. We’re thrilled to premiere his latest single, “Through Your Eyes”, that’s a mesmerizing journey from start to finish. The trippy am

Last year, Flume found an old laptop from his 2012 era with songs he thought he’d lost — he spent some time and recovered what he could and ended up releasing a couple tracks. He later teased fans on Twitter, “There’s more.” This morning, he officially released Things Don’t Always Go The Way You Plan, a 10-track mixtape of songs remastered and released from the vault dating 2012-2020, including collaborations with Injury Reserve, Isabella Manfredi, and Panda Bear. In true Flume fashion, the tr

Dirty Audio has emerged as a premiere rising star in the dance music scene since his start. He draws on inspiration from classic artists like Benny Benassi, Deadmau5 and Skrillex and crafting his own dynamic and sophisticated sound with the theme of heavy-hitting bass. Now, he’s back, teaming up with MAAHEZ and vocalist Albania Sofia for their groovy dance floor heater, “BOBO”. It’s mesmerizing from start to finish, perfectly pairing the talents of both producers as Sofia’s alluring vocals ride

Combining powerful emotions, hard-hitting basslines, and intoxicating big room energy, experienced house producer Zaandr and 15-year-old talent Dylan Delato’s brand new collaboration “Techtonic” is finally here. “Techtonic” doesn’t mark the first time these two bright artists join forces, as they have been bringing together a number of Midwest artists for some time now. Zaandr is still buzzing off his earlier 2023 single “Breakaway” alongside SIMP, while Dylan Delato, who has previously known as

2022 showed up in a big way on the album front, with plenty of album debuts and returns from legendary names. But each year offers a new look at exciting music from names recognizable or fresh, and 2023 in particular appears poised to represent one of the best years in the electronic music album cycle in quite a while. READ: Top 10 Albums of 2022 Not least of all, at the beginning of this year, Skrillex announced he would be dropping two projects this year: QFF and DGTC. The precise meanings o

Gianluca Tavani, notably known by his stage name, TAVA, is a talented DJ and producer and one of Italy’s biggest and brightest exports. TAVA’s career bloomed after years of hard work, dedication, and relentless effort to refine his craft. His breakthrough was after the release of “Twilight”, a monster collaboration with Italian stars, Nari & Milani. “Twilight” was a massive project that paved the way for subsequent hit releases, including “I Am Alright”, both of which were recorded and produ

MYTHM made his debut on Deadbeats last year on We Are Deadbeats Vol 5 with the lead single on the compilation, the dark and raucous “Murda.” Now, he’s back with his very own EP on the imprint that brings that dark and dingy dubstep style back to the forefront with Brutalist. Having only launched the project in 2019, MYTHM has a significant amount of hype behind him, especially with the new release on Deadbeats. “I’m excited to return to Deadbeats with my new 3 track EP entitled ‘Brutalist’. Fo

Compared to years past, it’s becoming increasingly difficult for the layman to keep up with all the coals that Skrillex has in the fire for 2023. Unless you’re deep in /r/skrillex and/or a member of his Discord, you’re probably just tuning in every Thursday or Friday for his newest track of the week. The reality is that he truly has so much music lined up that unless you’re 100% in, it’s easier to experience it all as it comes. That being said, among the many collaborations he has teased so far