Dance Music News

Skrillex takes to Dropbox to drop his whole new album, FUS with over 30 new bangers nicely mixed for a lovely 46-minute playtime. Now, after 14 hours, the whole album is ready for your ears. Sunny is notorious for sending fans mixed signals in odd ways like emails and even has fans figure things out through cryptic messages. In these messages, he closes the gap between artists and fans that is usually filled with marketing and labels. This is one of the many reasons why Skrillex is so loved by h

For the first time in 10 years, Skrillex takes over Ultra Miami Music Festival and decides to play unreleased music with Nitepunk as his 2025 opening track. Rolling in with a heavy percussive beat and dropping into a classic dubstep drop, this track set the perfect mood for this 10-year anniversary return. Also, He played and remixed his popular solo productions like ‘Bangerang‘ and collaborations with Fred Again and Jack Ü. To add to Skrillex’s insane stage presence, he brought out British grim

Another wild ride in the Skrillex world this afternoon. Almost a month after hinting at being added to Ultra Music Festival‘s lineup for 2025, it was confirmed this morning by the festival as it announced Phase 3. Additionally, Sonny Moore took to his Twitter page to also confirm the news but also to follow up on the mystery that we were all left with when he pointed us to his new website. Take a look here to recap the information. However, he tweeted this afternoon a quick update. He expla

Las Vegas’s Sphere is really taking off and investors now toy with the idea of setting up “smaller” Spheres as an expansion. A Sphere could very well come to your city. Las Vegas’ hub already boasts a U2, Dead & Company, Anyma, and The Backstreet Boys residencies since its inception. They even hosted a plethora of The Eagles and Kenny Chesney shows. Its incredible 16,000 speakers blast your favorite music with unparalleled visuals for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. I am still reeling from

Attention all electronic music enthusiasts: clear your schedule for Friday, February 28th, and Saturday, March 1st, as Teksupport presents the acclaimed Solomun at Brooklyn Storehouse. From 10:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m., prepare for an unforgettable celebration brimming with pulsating beats, high energy, and a crowd ready to dance until dawn. To secure your spot at this incredible event, purchase your tickets now HERE!. For anyone not yet acquainted with Solomun, he is a Bosnian-German DJ and prod

Sónar 2025 completes its lineup with over 50 new additions to a diverse, original lineup. The 32nd edition of Barcelona’s Festival of Music, Innovation and Creativity takes place this June 12-14. Now, the total number of live shows, DJ sets and multidisciplinary performances is 117! Music will play across 10 stages with Sónar by Day and Sónar by Night. This includes a brand new Boiler Room stage and the return of SonarLab x Printworks London. Previously, live acts included Plastikman, Arca, Pol

In 2025, Sónar+D will once again convene a boundary-pushing gathering of artists, technologists, scientists, musicians, engineers, and radical thinkers from around the world. Under the banner of “new horizons of music, creativity, and the arts in an era of omnipresent AI”, the upcoming Sónar+D aims to examine the most provocative frontiers and latest breakthroughs at the intersection of human ingenuity and artificial intelligence. Sónar+D 2025 will be held on June 12, 13, and 14 at the Palau de

After a triumphant debut in 2024, SonarLab x Printworks will return for its second year at the highly anticipated 32nd edition of Sónar in Barcelona. This year, Printworks will unite with Sónar for an exhilarating stage takeover on June 13th and 14th. SonarLab x Printworks 2025 In 2025, the SonarLab x Printworks stage will take you on a journey with its co-curated showcase. They will be building on the momentum of last year’s debut. This collaboration will intricately explore the uniqu

Sonique, the iconic British singer and DJ whose 1998 hit, ‘It Feels So Good,’ became a dance anthem, is celebrating the 25th anniversary of her debut album, Hear My Cry, with a special UK tour. This October and November, fans across the country will have the chance to experience the album performed live in its entirety for the very first time. The tour kicks off on October 3rd at Newcastle’s Boiler Shop, launching a 10-city journey that will take Sonique and her live band to Manchester, Bris

Italian duo, Agents of Time, just released their official remix of Sonny Fodera & Clementine Douglas’ chart-topping single ‘Tell Me’. This follows the pair’s fresh two stunning performances at Tomorrowland Winter. Agents Of Time’s signature melodic techno sound transforms the original into a powerful, emotive anthem set to dominate dance floors. The Italian duo’s remix takes listeners on a euphoric journey, seamlessly blending hypnotic energy and soaring synth breakdowns with Douglas’ soul-d

*Featured Cover Photo Credit: Sonus Croatia Festival / Dino Ninkovic The 2025 edition of Sonus Croatia is set to elevate the festival experience with an exciting international lineup. Taking place on the beautiful shores of Pag Island from August 17 to 21, 2025, this premier Adriatic festival partners with Insomniac to expand its program with a variety of DJs and live acts. After announcing a fantastic Phase One lineup filled with phenomenal artists, Sonus Croatia has announced the Phase Two

The leading Indian entity of all things underground has announced its return and how! Sounds Good Lifestyle and Music Festival was never your average general festival. It was an experience so surreal that was sure to ramp up the audio adrenaline of the ones attending. 2 days, 3 stages, more than 35 artists, a sound ecosystem that reverberated through the widest of echelons spanning across the entire venue, the list goes on. The line-up not constricted to a particular genre, there was something o

As part of a new leadership transition, Warner Music Group (WMG) has announced that its President of Recorded Music and Publishing in Benelux, Niels Walboomers, will take up an expanded role that sees him responsible for Spinnin’ Records. Ewout Swart, Spinnin’ Records’ Co-President, is stepping down after 16 years at the company. He joined the company in 2009 as a Royalties Manager. Swart worked his way up to Chief Operating Officer in 2016, and then Co-President in 2023. This follows Roger De G

Splash House makes its annual return to the desert oasis of Palm Springs this August 8-10 and August 15-17. The dual weekender festival takes the Renaissance, Saguaro, and Riviera Hotels with a plethora of epic programming for your summer. Pre-sale passes and hotel packages go on sale Tuesday, February 18th at 12pm PST. Register here. 2025 is the season for SH, a vibrant festival for a vibrant city. The event will transform three of the city’s most iconic resorts into a sun-soaked playground

Over the past year, Spotify’s stock has almost doubled in value. This shouldn’t be that surprising since people love their music. Stock prices being driven up not only makes the investors happy, but more importantly, the CEO and co-founder, Daniel Ek, has to be very pleased with himself. Spotify has done a good job at increasing the number of subscribers, which has helped with the high stock price. But the huge move was Ek’s team had cut back on company costs, which drastically improved prof

Her first-ever large-scale tour comes alongside important talks about mental health. Steller, a young aritst who’s blowing up in the Bass music scene, has just announced her first-ever headline tour — the Here & Now Tour —, kicking off in April 2025. She’s got over 15 shows lined up, from clubs to big festivals, and she’s using this big moment to help others in the process. She’s teamed up with To Write Love On Her Arms (TWLOHA), a charity focused on mental health, to bring these con

Steve Angello and Modern Tales release their new single ‘Darkness In Me‘ via Astralwerks / SIZE. The song explores themes of resisting temptation and impulsive desires. Alongside the track, they released an exciting video. In the video, the protagonist, Gleb Sazonov, takes an emotional and transformative journey towards personal acceptance. The pulsing beat paired with powerful artistic scenes, strobing lights, and AI visuals make for a unique immersive viewing experience. ‘Darkness In M

Ticketing software giant StubHub is reportedly exploring an initial public offering (IPO) aiming to raise over $1 billion, according to sources cited by The New York Times. The company has engaged in early-stage discussions with bankers regarding a potential IPO launch this year. Recent financial disclosures indicate strong performance. During an investor meeting on March 6th, the company revealed a nearly 50% surge in gross ticket sales during the final quarter of 2024. StubHub, operating b

On Friday, March 21st, secondary ticketing marketplace StubHub filed for an initial public offering (IPO) with the SEC, aiming for a valuation of $16.5 billion. As a pioneer in online ticket reselling, StubHub reported gross merchandise sales (GMS)—the total amount customers paid for transactions and fulfillment—of $8.7 billion in 2024. This marked a 27% increase from the previous year. The company facilitated the sale of more than 40 million tickets from over 1 million unique sellers across

Music is more than just a sound; it’s a way to travel back in time, especially for seniors. Their favorite songs bring back happy memories, connecting them to their past. We asked 596 people over 50 about their music habits and found some interesting things. In a case study by Carewell, they asked 596 people over 50 about their music habits and came up with interesting findings. In particular, over 1 in 10 adults aged over 50 list electronic music as their favorite genre. Avicii and Daft Punk a

The two duos collide this time for a follow-up to their 2019 hit ‘Darkest House (The Clock)’. A new collaboration between iconic Hardstyle artists Sub Zero Project and D-Block & S-te-Fan is making the rounds right now. The two duos have released a new single, ‘Change To Follow’, via SCANTRAXX. This track follows the success of their previous collaboration, ‘Darkest Hour (The Clock)’, which was voted number one Hardstyle Track of 2019 in Q-dance’s Top 100 poll. The track was initiall

Sub Focus (real name Nick Douwma) has been at the forefront of electronic music since his early releases shot to the top of the UK’s dance charts in 2005. Now, following the launch of his North American Circular Sound shows in Los Angeles and New York Sub Focus has released a new single ‘On & On’ featuring UK artist bbyclose. ‘On & On’ –with its vibe-building production and bbyclose’s sugary vocal…The track […]. Listen here. ‘On & On’ follow’s Sub Focus recent US dance radio

Tomorrowland Academy is offering aspiring DJs worldwide a chance to perform at Tomorrowland Belgium 2025 through their DJ Competition. Participants can submit their mixtapes at academy.tomorrowland.com for this incredible opportunity to share the stage with top artists. How to Participate The Tomorrowland Academy, Tomorrowland’s educational platform, aims to elevate DJ and producer careers. To celebrate the upcoming 19th edition of Tomorrowland, they are inviting submissions until June 1

*Featured Cover Photo Credit: Subtronics Genre-bending electronic music artist Subtronics is gearing up for an exciting new chapter by announcing his latest EP, Fibonacci Part 1: Oblivion. The EP has arrived on April 4, 2025, through Cyclops Recordings. He shared this news at Miami’s Ultra Music Festival after an electrifying performance on March 28th, giving fans a sneak peek of several tracks, including the powerful ‘Final Breath’ featuring A Little Sound. Subtronics is releasing the E

Memorial Day weekend festivities are one major highlight everyone in the U.S. looks forward to every year. Unfortunately, this year, Summer Camp will not be holding its Memorial Day event this May. The team made this decision because they felt that they would not be able to put together an event that would live up to their brand. Factors such as the state of the music festival industry, artist conflicts, and more led them to cancel Summer Camp 2025. Don’t let this bring you down too much