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Words by Alex Lambeau and Zach Salafia Henri Bergmann, Monophase & Be No Rain – Cheating Heart Henri Bergmann and Monophase unveil “Cheating Heart” – a hauntingly beautiful love song – just in time for Valentine’s Day. Featuring powerful vocals from Be No Rain, this progressive anthem has been over a year in the making and now finds its home on Joris Voorn’s Spectrum label. With its uplifting synth melodies and an unforgettable vocal performance, the track delivers a perfect balance

GENESI & MEDUZA – Freak EP One of Dancing Astronaut‘s most-anticipated IDs of 2025 has finally landed on Solomun’s Diynamic label. And it comes in the form of a three-part EP from GENESI — one of Dancing Astronaut‘s Artists to Watch in 2025 — and MEDUZA, with the two recruiting Aya Anne to help headline Freak, which arrives alongside “Run” and “Take It.” All three of Freak‘s inclusions have generated their own extensive list of support across the dance music sphere, making live appearanc

Words by Alex Lambeau and Zach Salafia. Tinlicker – Never Let Me Go In honor of Anjunabeats‘ 25th anniversary, Tinlicker have returned to the label they’ve become so synonymous with for a special original, “Never Let Me Go.” The one-off release includes a glorious seven-minute extended version and follows the duo having been announced as part of Anjuna’s Open Air South Africa lineup. And if “Never Let Me Go” wasn’t enough, Tinlicker also just uploaded their New Year’s Eve set from The Co

Words by Alex Lambeau and Zach Salafia Charlotte de Witte & Amelie Lens – One Mind EP In the middle of their back-to-back tour, Amelie Lens and Charlotte de Witte have released their first-ever collaborative EP, One Mind. Two of techno’s most prominent DJs unite on “One Mind” and “Where Do We Go” seamlessly and subtly layering their voices over pulsing instrumentals. The long-awaited joint project is a testament to their combined creative force. Cloonee, Young M.A, InntRaw – Step

Words by Alex Lambeau and Zach Salafia. Cassian, SCRIPT & Belladonna – Where I’m From The intertwining between hip hop-inspired vocals and dance music continues to be a hot commodity, and “Where I’m From” is the latest dance floor weapon to reaffirm that. A three-part pairing between Cassian, former Dancing Astronaut Artist To Watch SCRIPT, and Belladonna, “Where I’m From” is a fusion of the trio’s respective styles that results in an uptempo, energetic mega-collaboration — with earl

Words by Alex Lambeau and Zach Salafia. Josh Baker & Omar+ – Back It Up Josh Baker — one of Dancing Astronaut‘s Artists to Watch in 2025 — is back with what many consider to be his most anticipated release to date. “Back It Up” lands as a collaboration with singer-songwriter Omar+, with the two delivering a groovy house anthem that’s designed for an intimate club setting. Released via Baker’s own label Baker’s Dozen, “Back It Up” arrives just in time for Miami Music Week and his You

Words by Alex Lambeau and Zach Salafia. MEDUZA, GENESI, Innellea, and Nu-La – “Edge Of The World” “Edge Of The World” arrives as a progressive, mega-collaboration between serial collaborators MEDUZA and Dancing Astronaut Artist to Watch in 2025 GENESI in tandem with Afterlife veteran Innellea. Landing via Insomniac Records, the multi-headed release employs Nu-La on its vocal and songwriting duties, following her numerous hits that include “Believe,” “In My Head,” “Oblivion,” and “Love Ag

Reinier Zonneveld and Dea Magna aren’t here to waste time. Their new track “Tokyo” is built for one thing: full-throttle, no-breaks, peak-time techno. Out now on Filth on Acid, the track throws down hard kicks, screeching synths, and a hypnotic vocal loop that does exactly what you want it to—pulls you deeper into the rave. Zonneveld, a master of precision-engineered club weapons, locks in the kind of rolling, relentless groove that’s made him a festival staple. Dea Magna adds her signature

Scheduled for the weekend of July 18th at Cook’s Valley Campground in Northern California, Dirtybird Campout x Northern Nights has officially announced their debut headline cast. In addition to a wide range of exceptional underground talent, including Dancing Astronaut Artist To Watch in 2025 Jackie Hollander, electronic frontrunners Zeds Dead, Aluna, Justin Martin, Levity, and Walker & Royce will tend decks at this year’s campout—not to mention, an exclusive headline DJ set from none other

A floating platform. A panoramic view of the Oder River. Six unreleased tracks. One hell of a mix. For their latest DUALISM² mix, PLUS2 didn’t just hit record in a club. They took their signature sound to a futuristic floating platform suspended above the Oder River in Poland, delivering an electrifying mix of melodic techno and unreleased heat. The setting looks straight out of a sci-fi film, but the music is pure, pulse-raising energy. The duo, made up of Kasper and Paweł

Brazilian duo Bleeping Sauce’s 2016 hit “What You Gonna Do” gets a refreshing modern take from Eli Iwasa and Mau Maioli. The remix is part of a new EP on the Heels of Love record label, which also features a ‘Garage Mix’ by Capetini and a 2025 remaster. Originally formed in 2014 by Eli Iwasa alongside Marco A.S., Bleeping Sauce rose to prominence for their unique blend of post-punk and synth-pop. Iwasa lends her own vocals to “What You Gonna Do”, with the 2025 remixes and remaster breathing

Escapade Music Festival consistently delivers what many to consider to be one of the best lineups every year, and 2025 is proving to be no different. The festival celebrates its 15th anniversary this year with a lineup featuring headliners like The Chainsmokers, Chris Lake, Disclosure, Kaskade, Kygo, RL Grime, and more. Stage hosts include Subtronics’ Cyclops Recordings, with the label boss himself closing out the stage. Above & Beyond’s Anjunabeats celebrates 25 years of the label with

Nine hundred million Spotify streams buy you a lot of creative freedom. Julie Bergan’s using hers to make dance music on her own terms. ‘EURONITES’ caps a year of relentless evolution from the Norwegian powerhouse, transforming her top-line expertise into peak-time euphoria. This is just as the name suggests. Big, playful, unpretentious dance music. Lead single “Dance All Night” showcases exactly what happens when chart-proven songwriting meets club architecture. It’s the culmination of Bergan’

Justice kicked off their 2025 North American tour with a date at the 10th anniversary of San Diego’s CRSSD Festival. They French-duo closed the Ocean View stage on Saturday, March 1 with a masterful set at Waterfront Park. Full set recap below. Featured image: Keiki-Lani Knudsen The post Justice kick off 2025 North American tour at CRSSD Festival [Set Recap] appeared first on Dancing Astronaut.

There’s something special about dance music that sits in the liminal space between genres. KITTENS’ latest, “Take Me Home,” featuring Yasmin Jane’s velvet vocals, lives precisely there – where UK garage meets ’90s house, where jazz textures blur into R&B smoothness. Released via Moodswing Music, “Take Me Home” marks KITTENS’ emergence from what she calls “the chaotic energy” of her twenties into something more grounded and intentional. It’s the sound of an artist comfortable enough to le

We’ve all been there – that 2AM moment when you lock eyes with someone across the room, and suddenly you’re weighing a lifetime of what-ifs against the certainty of right now. Kode PinK and Parker Matthews’ “What If We” is that internal monologue set to a beat. The track balances uptempo energy with genuine emotion, using layered drums and bold synth bass stabs to create the ideal backdrop for Parker Matthews’ vocals. “What if We” captures that near perfect mix of hope and hesitation we all feel

Sometimes the best way forward is through the rearview mirror. Marc Antonix’s “Visions” proves this point, crafting an electro-house love letter that feels both nostalgic and absolutely current. Landing January 31st, it’s a track that understands what made the genre great while refusing to simply replay old hits. The Los Angeles producer, who’s been steadily building momentum, knows his history. “Visions” rides on lush chord progressions and crystalline female vocals that could’ve sound

For years, MARZI has operated in the music industry’s shadows, shaping hits behind the scenes alongside artists like Travis Scott, NAV, and Swae Lee. With “Dancing & Crying,” he steps into the spotlight — and out of his hip-hop wheelhouse. The irrefutable earworm — which rests firmly in the dance/electronic lane and fittingly finds a home via new label in the space, Modern Delivery — nevertheless bears the influence of MARZI’s hip-hop roots. The song’s can’t-get-this-out-of-your-head-cal

Melbourne bred indie-electronic tastemaker Mild Minds, born Benjamin David, has officially bequeathed his sophomore studio album, GEMINI, via ODESZA‘s esteemed Foreign Family Collective. Featuring a total of nine innovative new dance tracks, the same number of recordings housed on David’s 2020-issued debut album, MOOD, GEMINI explores a plethora of electronic sub-genres while effecting an invigorating sonic consistency. The brand new project opens with “I NEED U,” which combines trance-like

Las Vegas is about to welcome a new world-class dayclub. Palm Tree Beach Club is set to open in May 2025 at the MGM Grand and will feature an exclusive daytime residency with Palm Tree Crew co-founder Kygo—his first-ever in Las Vegas. Spanning 60,000 square feet with a capacity of 3,000 guests, Palm Tree Beach Club is backed by industry powerhouse Tao Group Hospitality – the team behind OMNIA, Tao Beach, Hakkasan, and Marquee. The new venue has also already announced dates with Tiësto, Mart

Two of the hottest names in house and techno combine forces on a new single, “gImmE gImmE” featuring Rome Fortune. Eli Brown – a longtime staple in the techno scene – and HNTR – one of dance music’s fastest-rising talents – seamlessly blend their signature styles on this high-octane collaboration. The duo tapped Rome Fortune to deliver a punchy vocal performance – marking his second collaboration with HNTR following last year’s breakout track “YES B!TCH” from Experts Only – which helped prop

One of Dancing Astronaut‘s most-anticipated IDs of 2025 is about to receive an official release. SCRIPT and JV — two of melodic techno’s quickest-rising stars — have joined forces on their ID-turned—Experts Only single, “Flex My Ice.” And it had already made waves across the live circuit, earning support from dance music heavyweights like Tiësto, Korolova, Mathame, and more. But its momentum emphatically skyrocketed after John Summit unleashed it during his Proper NYE set at San Diego’s Petco Pa

Showcation is making its return for a second year at Maryland’s Camp Ramblwood, offering a one-of-a-kind festival experience. Billed as “summer camp reimagined,” the three-day event runs from May 16 – 18, featuring headline performances by Feed Me and Justin Martin. But the music is just the beginning—attendees can also enjoy comedy shows, daily Camp Olympics, pool parties, circus acts, magic performances, immersive experiences, and more. Brooklyn-based event organizer Pretty Good Show is ai

Few producers bring the energy as competently and as consistently as SOREN does. And as his first single of the year thunderously affirms, the Dirty Workz signee has plenty of tricks up his sleeve. Of course, the track’s progression from an atmospheric slow-burn to a climactic surge of pure hardstyle power that hits hard without being too raw is among them. So are the vocals from Dutch singer-songwriter Jorik Burema, whose fervent topline on “HAUNTED BY YOU” marks a departure from the female voc

Tate Sedar learned about electronic music from his parents’ compilation CDs and Dance Dance Revolution. Now he’s making the kind of dance tracks that would absolutely wreck both those things, and I mean that as a compliment. His debut EP “POST-EDM” arrives exactly one year after he first coined the term, and it’s a surprisingly personal collection from a genre not exactly known for vulnerability. From the funk-infused opener “San Francisco” (a nod to his hometown roots) to the radio-friendly