Dance Music News

Palm Tree Crew, the global live entertainment, lifestyle, and hospitality company founded by Kygo and Myles Shear, announced today its latest venture: Palm Tree Beach Club at MGM Grand. The venue will be opening in partnership with Tao Group Hospitality, a leader in restaurants, nightlife and entertainment. Palm Tree Beach Club will debut in May 2025 as a tropical oasis with chart-topping performers and top-tier service.  Palm Tree Beach Club Designed by Rockwell Group, the award-w

After a landmark year marked by the widely acclaimed release of Open Channel via Easier Said, Barclay Crenshaw is set to continue his creative momentum with Open Channel – New Frequencies, set for release on January 17, 2025. This double album features both the original tracks and a dynamic range of reinterpretations from some of the most innovative artists in the bass music scene, including Shanghai Doom, LYNY, sfam, Super Future, Ashez, and So Sus. Open Channel – New Frequencies T

The Prodigy have been making waves in electronic music for over three decades, and now their tide is turning back towards North America. The band, known for their deeply influential blend of electronic and rock music, are set to perform at San Francisco's Warfield Theater on April 14th. They will undoubtedly bring the raw stage energy that helped catapult them to stardom in the early 90s. "We will be comin fully armed with beats and bassline to take the roof off," the group said in an announceme

Subtronics, the dubstep superstar known for his cyclopean beats and mind-bending drops, is set to command the decks this summer at Wynn Nightlife for his first-ever Las Vegas DJ residency. The news marks a significant milestone for the genre in Sin City. Vegas has long been the playground of EDM titans like Tiësto, deadmau5, The Chainsmokers and Kygo, but it's rare for a dubstep artist to claim a residency in this bastion of mainstream dance music. Subtronics is now poised to ink his name into t

Amid growing concerns surrounding smartphone use on dancefloors, TSHA has announced a phone-free tour in an effort to encourage crowds to connect and dance. Phones have become our digital memory keepers, but the constant urge to document experiences pulls us out of the present moment. The scourge of smartphones is perhaps no more apparent than at concerts, where a sea of screens often overshadows the intimate shared energy of the event itself. A recent study from Heineken indicated 55% of music

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Words by Alex Lambeau & Zach Salafia Knock2 – nolimit [Album] One of the year’s most anticipated albums has already arrived. Knock2’s triumphant debut album, nolimit, features a towering 17 songs, including three previously released singles: “come aliv3” with RL Grime and Abi Flynn, “feel U luv me,” and “hold my hand” with Sophia Gripari. The album is a masterclass in the San Diego native’s ability to blend the genres of bass house and trap. It follows his recognition as Dancing Astr

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If a collaboration from Gryffin and Kaskade was on your 2025 bingo card, the two musical powerhouses are ready to mark it off. Gryffin took to social media this week to reveal a new collaboration, "In My Head," and share a preview with fans. According to chart-topping the Pulse producer, the track is releasing "very soon." Although he has not yet revealed a release date, Gryffin's teaser features passionate vocals from Nu-La and a pulsating house beat with Kaskade's signature haunting production

Imagine being behind a DJ booth on a yacht as it cruises Croatia's breathtaking coastline as the sun sets over the Adriatic, your music rippling through a crowd along with the waves. That dream could become a reality, thanks to Yacht Week's new Soundwave Competition. The global contest, now accepting applicants, is offering a weeklong DJ gig on a yacht in Croatia. Entrants must start by posting a five-minute video of your "Yacht Week Mix" to Instagram or TikTok. Entries should focus on creativit

Knock2, has been DJing and making music since he was 11 years old. More than a decade later, who could have predicted that the San Diego native would grow to become electronic music's biggest breakout? Now, the EDM.com Class of 2023 star has revealed his first full-length album, nolimit. With 17 genre-bending tracks, it's unambiguously clear that the prolific producer took the album's name literally and produced without creative limitations. "nolimit is my debut album. It has so many different m

The National LGBTQ Task Force’s Winter Party Festival 2025 makes a splashy return to Miami Beach for its 32nd anniversary from February 26 – March 4, 2025. Winter Party is an annual dance and music festival featuring a week-long series of events benefiting local and national LGBTQ+ organizations. This year’s “Dance is Revolution” themed celebration features an eclectic mix of music, community programming, and entertainment that embodies the mantra, “Live free. Play hard. Give back.”  “For th

We're only a few weeks into the new year, but progressive trance producer Andrew Bayer already has a major milestone to look forward to in 2025: becoming a father. The Anjunabeats mainstay this week announced that after experiencing a turbulent 2024, he and his partner Al are expecting a baby boy. The news arrives, he said, after "one of the darkest years I’ve experienced in my lifetime." Bayer expressed optimism in a candid Instagram post, writing, "I’m very much looking forward to a fresh star

ICONS by Pacha is a bold, multi-genre, and open-air musical celebration that brings the world’s biggest international talent to Playa Pacha, a stunning private pool and beach club with unparalleled Ibizan party spirit. This party invites you to dance, backed by 50 years of party expertise from the legendary Pacha Ibiza. Website | Tickets | Playa Pacha | Icons by Pacha | Black Coffee Black Coffee, the Grammy-winning DJ and producer, takes the stage at ICONS by Pacha for an unforgettable ni

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Moore Kismet, electronic music's de facto architect of aching bangers, has released a captivating new track, "BITTER! (for the lack of a better word)." It's the EDM.com Class of 2021 artist's first single from their upcoming sophomore album, they revealed this week. Both beautiful and unsettling, Kismet's work here is reminiscent of turning over a smooth stone only to find sharp edges beneath. A song that's as comforting as a slap in the face, "BITTER!" swings like a pendulum between glitchy, te

Barclay Crenshaw is wrapping up his Open Channel era with a bang with his highly anticipated remix album, Open Channel - New Frequencies, out now. The project features bold reinterpretations that breathe new energy into the album's heavy-hitters. LYNY, Shanghai Doom, ASHEZ and more put their own unique spins on Crenshaw's album, blazing new creative trails while solidifying his lasting impact on the evolving world of bass music. Each artist adds their distinctive touch, blending the magic of his

Few names in contemporary music have cultivated a brand as expansive and ambitious as Kygo's Palm Tree Crew. The "Higher Love" producer's company is now making its boldest foray yet with the announcement of Palm Tree Beach Club at MGM Grand, a luxurious day club and high-profile newcomer to the Las Vegas Strip. Teaming up with Tao Group Hospitality, the Norwegian DJ and producer’s lifestyle brand will debut its 60,000 square-foot venue just in time for pool season in May 2025, according to a pr

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Website | Instagram | Tickets Defected’s signature mix of legendary house talent and rising stars deliver unmissable parties all over the world and returns to Dubai at FIVE Palm Jumeirah  UK tech-house titan Hot Since 82 and new school US talent HoneyLuv play with support from Bohemia resident Fabrice This residency follows on from an epic New Year’s Eve party at FIVE Palm Jumeirah as part of the label’s Twenty Fifth birthday celebrations  Following an incredible debut show at Dubai’s st

FOR FRANKIE 25th January 2025 fabric London DAY EVENT – 2pm – 10pm. Purchase Advance Tickets Here An ‘all building’ event with all proceeds being donated to the Frankie Knuckles Foundation.   ” I along with the members of FKF, we are thrilled and excited to celebrate this incredible occasion—honouring our beloved Frankie on his 70th heavenly birthday. This celebration stands as a true testament to his enduring legacy and the profound impact he has had on the world. We are continually amaze

Scottish techno thunderbolt Mha Iri returns to Adam Beyer’s Drumcode with her explosive new futurist three tracker EP. ‘Neon Storm’ is out today. A Drumcode veteran warrior, Mha Iri boasts standout bestselling tracks on Drumcode’s debut Elevate compilation, A-Sides. These include 12 (‘Bell’), her debut EP ‘The Unexpected’ and 2024’s ‘Bombay’ EP. A YOZE remix of ‘Bell’ also featured on Elevate Vol II. ‘Neon Storm’ launches another rip-roaring year for the Edinburgh based artist. It follows early

Trance stalwart Andrew Rayel is stepping up with his first release of 2025 and debut label appearance and on Dreamstate Records. His adrenaline-rushing single ‘The Prophet,’ is a high-octane offering brimming with wonder. Building around a spoken-word vocal loop about creationism, the track is reinforced with soaring arpeggios, ethereal pads, lashing synth leads, croaking stabs, thunderous kicks, and a peak-time propulsive drive. As a regular fixture on Dreamstate lineups around the world, the w

Rampage Open Air 2025 has started its ticket sales with a massive Line-Up Featuring Becky Hill, Hybrid Minds, Excision, REZZ, Malaa (Alter Ego), and Wilkinson. This year will also bring Europe’s Highest Swing Ride, Expanded Facilities, Bigger Techno Stage, and the Exclusive Rampage Train. From July 3-6, 2025, Rampage Open Air will once again take over the Kristalpark in Lommel. True to tradition, the organization is going above and beyond to live up to its reputation as the “biggest drum-‘n-

Born in a small Spanish town Wade has rapidly risen to prominence in the dance music world. Growing up in a neighborhood filled with flamenco and rhythmic drum beats fueled his passion for music early on and still inspires his sounds today. Featuring on labels such as Universal Music, Atlantic Records, and Black Book Records, Wade blends driving rhythms with hip-hop elements. He has also collaborated with artists like David Guetta, Joel Corry and Solardo and topped charts while picking up millio