Dance Music News

Fresh off his fresh cover of Kesha’s “Tik Tok” alongside Ella Young, Wasback is back with yet another explosive collaboration, teaming up with Italian production duo Stefy De Cicco and Nashville-based alternative star Sam Tinnesz for “Fences.” At just 21 years old, Wasback is one of the most promising new faces within dance music, while Stefy De Cicco is a name that’s been on the scene for over two decades, recently signing an exclusive contract with Universal Music. Pairing infectious slap hou

It’s been six years since Zedd’s last album, True Colors. With a release campaign that honestly has yet to be upstaged in EDM, the album was a tour de force of the German/Russian producer’s inclination toward electro and pop music, blending beautiful melodies with his classic synthwork and vocalists like Bahari, Selena Gomez, Jon Bellion, Logic & X Ambassadors, Troy Sivan, and Echosmith. Why am I still talking about a six-year-old album? Well, we’ve been waiting on Z3 for a while now and so

It goes without saying the pandemic was hard on everyone. The music industry undoubtedly went through likely the tightest ringer in terms of affecting both the way things are run and the mental and emotional health of its participants. There were a few silver linings, however, as adapting and changing quickly became more important than ever. Online systems got much more sophisticated and efficient and multimedia and creative innovation became key if artists wanted to stay in the game. It was a l

Leading technology company Pollen Presents has announced they are teaming up with the legendary dance music producer Tiësto for a unique experience next year. Going by the name Tiësto: The Trip, the destination getaway will take place from March 31-April 3 in beautiful Cancun, Mexico for an unforgettable escape from reality for 4 days and 3 nights. Beyond a lineup curated by Tiësto that will feature friends, collaborators, and some of his favorite artists, the experience will also include sunri

Skantia seems to be one of those rare acts in D&B who’s calmly and quietly releasing the biggest tracks on earth at every turn. No fuss, no muss, just undeniable bangers. He straddles dancefloor, neuro, minimal and experimental styles like it’s nothing, leaving fans with whiplash from all the head-nodding. With his new Connection EP due out in a  few days and containing collabs with AC13, Bladerunner, KY and Annix – all of whom are also banger machines – we’d say just get a neck brace now.

When you think of electronic dance music, you mind likely doesn’t sway toward the Middle East or Saudi Arabia, but MDLBEAST in the region is hoping to change that. With a successful 2019 festival under their belt and another on the way next month, plus an international music conference, Saudi Arabia could become a hub of electronic music in the region. MDLBEAST PRESENTS announced today the upcoming unprecedented residency of global DJ sensation David Guetta in Riyadh. The series of exclusive an

Anjunadeep warmly welcomes legendary electronic act NERO for their Anjunadeep debut with their remix of Lakou Mizik & Joseph Ray’s ‘No Rival!’. The remix sees the collision of two worlds for Joseph Ray as he partners with fellow NERO founding member Daniel Stephens to reinterpret his single with Lakou Mizik. Building on the fervent, unrestrained energy of the original, the duo harness the passion of its chants, Rara horns, and percussion, to transform it into an electrifying, bass-heavy two

Two years ago, Conrank’s album What’s a FKNG Conrank just narrowly missed inclusion in our Top Albums of 2019 list, only due to serious competition that year. Now, he returns with his next evolution, This Simulation’s Breached. More than a collection of songs, this is a manifesto. Two years ago, when the dust had settled on What’s a FKNG Conrank, it was time to tell the world just what that is. The answer: a musician, a performer, a singer, a songwriter and a producer who has delivered a body o

When Martin Garrix and U2 teamed up for “We Are The People” for the EURO 2020 earlier this year, the experience must have been a good one because the Irish rock band called upon the Dutch producer once again to co-produce, mix, and master their new single “Your Song Saved My Life” from the movie Sing 2. The song sounds impeccably crisp and clear, owing to Garrix’s near-decade producing his own hit music. Listen below! This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Martin Garrix Co-

Marc-E’s style has certainly changed since his first drop in 2015, a track he created with hip hop group The X Presidents called “One Soul.” After that largely acoustic track, Marc-E started adding production and sound design into his early work, and six years later he’s released his third full-length and fully psybient album, titled “Catharsis.” From his discography, it seems to have been quite a journey. As soon as his first album Here Again released on Bandcamp, Marc-E started injecting ambi

At least eight people are dead, including, reportedly, a 10 year old boy, 23 hospitalized, and hundreds more treated for injuries after Travis Scott’s Astroworld festival in Houston last night at NRG Park. According to photo and video accounts on social media, the festival had been experiencing lapses in security and safety throughout the day, beginning with a stampede through entrance security less than an hour after the festival began. XXL shared a video from the entrance where a massive bot

Oliver Heldens is back with another heavy tune from his Hi-Lo alias, “Hypnos.” While Oliver may be known for his infectious house-driven sounds, he’s been repping the underground for a while now with his Hi-Lo alias. “Hypnos” is just the latest addition to his catalog featuring that trademark heavy bass, massive kick drum, and rumbling melody. Marking his debut on Adam Beyer’s Drumcode label, “Hypnos” is an enthralling song, that will have you grooving to the beat, while also yearning for a dar

They say that the eyes are the window to the soul; that appears to be the premise behind ARTY’s latest single “Those Eyes” featuring Griff Clawson. “Those Eyes” is yet another song that sees ARTY experimenting with acoustic instrumentation, while at the same time, pushing sonic boundaries, all while in a radio-friendly format. “Those Eyes” is, at the same time, a forlorn love song, but, also an uplifting anthem with some strong indie vibes to boot. The track opens up with some vibey acoustic gu

The one and only Afrojack is back with his latest club banger. This time, he teams up with Miami-based duo Black V Neck for “To The Floor,” a re-imagined tech house update of Waka Flocka Flame’s 2010 smash, “No Hands.” Outside of the vocal refrain “Drop it to the floor, I love the way your booty go…” there aren’t any similarities to the original track. This is a modern tech-house update that is sure to light up dance floors and festivals alike. The track is pretty minimally produced. It opens w

Nicky Romero is back with another new single, and this one is sure to light up the dancefloor and scintillate fans at the same time. “Acid Is My DNA” is Nicky’s latest track, and as you can imagine from the title, it’s an homage to early 2010s acid house. While maintaining it’s old school sensibility, it’s still got a modern production flair, and it absolutely goes off for after-hours! The track wastes no time as it opens up with the vocal sample repeating the word acid over a four-four beat an

It’s been five years since Armin van Buuren and Vini Vici teamed up for their first massive hit single, “Great Spirit.” However, the chemistry is as strong as ever and it’s on clear display on their latest single, “Yama.” Whereas “Great Spirit” channeled a Native American chant as its basis, “Yama” sees the two artists draw their inspiration from African chants and melodies. Featuring Tribal Dance and Natalie Wamba, “Yama” is an uplifting tune, as well as a psy-trance banger. The track opens wi

When it comes to trap, BAILO is a household name. He’s paved his own lane in the industry, known for booming 808’s and electrifying arrangements that have earned him a massive global fanbase. Last year, BAILO spearheaded the movement to bring back the original trap sound with the release of his Trapped Out EP via Slow Roast Records, garnering support from heavy-hitters like Zeds Dead, Alison Wonderland, What So Not, GTA, and Clozee.  The movement continues with “EAGLE VZN,” where listeners can

It’s kind of ironic to describe Rossy’s Deadbeats debut, “Octavia,” as shimmering given she already has a track called “Shimmer” with Cozway on Sable Valley, but it’s hard to argue that the former is more glittering than the latter. That being said, “Octavia” is a blissful bass track that presents plenty of beautiful synths and melodies packaged in a dreamy 210 seconds. With echoing vocals and an easy-to-fall-into rhythm, Rossy ensures that when this drops live, she’s going to have everyone fee

Wobbleland in Northern California has been the reigning king of bass festivals on the west coast for nearly a decade, and it seems like they’ve taken their break in 2021 in stride with a stellar return for next January. The official lineup just dropped and it’s a who’s who of everyone you could possibly want. From JOYRYDE b2b Ghastly as GHOST RYDR, Kayzo, NGHTMRE, and Slushii on the headline row to 12th Planet, Gammer, Wavedash, Riot Ten b2b Spag Heddy on the main stage, then Champage Drip, Lil

Timmy Trumpet loves his collaborations, working with everyone from Armin van Buuren to Flo Rida to Vengaboys to Vitas, but his release today is sure to entice veteran ravers as he teams up with Cascada and Harris & Ford for “Never Let Me Go.” Hitting notes that would make Idina Menzel proud, Cascada absolutely carries this classic rave tune with fast-paced beats and a lively melody. “Never Let Me Go” is pure, ecstatic rave pop and it’s exactly what we wanted from this match up. Check it ou

Tiësto and Ava Max have a party starting pop hit on their hands with “The Motto.” The single releases alongside a music video directed by Christian Breslauer, which features both Tiësto and Ava Max traveling back in time and partying it up. “The Motto” is clubby and catchy, which is to be expected, but it’s the carefree style of the track that makes it the perfect weekend anthem. Tiësto shares of the release: Ava is such an exciting young talent and her beautiful voice adds such depth to the

From busking in the streets of NY in the late ‘90s to building a massive career for himself over the span of more than two decades, Coke Beats is widely considered one of the legends in the scene. Having toured all around the world, on top of collaborating with everyone from Cash Money Records, Famous Dex and Sean Kingston to LL Cool J, Lil Tjay and many more, Coke Beats has an impressive list of achievements under his belt, and is showing no signs of stopping anytime soon.  Coke Beats ha

Sam Allan has been mastering his craft for nearly a decade, having performed alongside some of the biggest names in music, including Zedd, Kaskade, Eric Prydz, Robin Schulz, W&W, MK, and Laidback Luke. He’s incredible behind the decks and rightfully has played some of the finest clubs on the east coast like Marquee, Lavo, and The Brooklyn Mirage/Avant Gardner. Now, he’s making his debut on Gameroom Records, a sub label of the iconic Black Hole Recordings, with “Regressive“. It’s progressive

Maintaining an atmosphere of integrity and progressive workplace practices that apply across an artist management roster and staff alike, Jay Rogovin, Alec Donkin and Jade Gaines, formerly of C3 Management, and Blake Coppelson of Proximity Music have joined forces alongside community service providers from 4 o’clock Consulting (DanceSafe & Good Night Out) to innovate the traditional conception of artist management, coining their new brainchild Kompass Music Group. Spanning a full roster of

In September 2019, Noisia aka Nik Roos, Martijn van Sonderen, and Thijs de Vlieger announced that the group would split at the end of 2020; the final chapter in a hugely successful 20 year career that saw Noisia break new ground for drum & bass, and become one of the most respected outfits in electronic music. Faced with no festivals in 2020, Noisia decided they’d release a live version of their ‘Outer Edges’ AV show, the touring show which surrounded the release of the ‘Outer Edges’ album.