Xenia Dia is kicking off a pivotal autumn with “Give It To Me,” a new solo single that thrives on contrast.A soft, sultry vocal floats over a muscular, groove-heavy drop,… The post Xenia Dia Steps Into a New Chapter with ‘Give It To Me’ appeared first on Dancing Astronaut.

WORSHIP, the collaborative project uniting Sub Focus, Dimension, Culture Shock, and 1991, is bringing drum and bass to new audiences across the globe. After years of establishing themselves as solo… The post WORSHIP: The Brotherhood Taking Drum & Bass Worldwide appeared first on…

Most clubs give you one night for Halloween. Refuge NYC is giving you four days straight. From Thursday, October 29 through Sunday, November 1, the Brooklyn club is hosting PURGATORY,… The post Refuge NYC Is Turning Halloween Into A Four-Day Marathon With PURGATORY appeared first…

As an independent club challenges the burden of after-midnight policing charges, the bigger question is what happens to a scene when independent venues have less room to take risks. Before… The post Orlando’s nightlife fees could cost the city its next generation of dance music a…

Pacha is one of the most recognizable names in clubbing, and this summer New York finally got its own taste of it when Pacha New York opened its open-air venue.… The post Pacha Gives New York A Year-Round Home With Brooklyn Pacha’s Opening Weekend appeared first on Dancing Astron…

WORSHIP has officially kicked off its 2026 North American tour, launching the run October 9 at Miami’s Factory Town. The drum & bass supergroup, comprised of UK artists Sub Focus,… The post WORSHIP Kicks Off North American Tour in Miami appeared first on Dancing Astronaut.

Every December, Dancing Astronaut picks the names we believe are about to take over dance music, and it is always a good feeling when one of those picks proves us… The post GENESI And WELKER Bring Two Classes Of Dancing Astronaut’s Artists To Watch To Knockdown Center appeared fi…

More than a decade and 120 million streams into his career, Polar Inc. is finally ready to make the long-form statement his catalog has been building toward. The Cape Town-based… The post Polar Inc. finds beauty in contrast on upcoming debut album ‘Tragicomedy’ appeared first on…

Cirillo JR started in the clubs of the Adriatic coast, and “LEGEND,” is the clearest sign yet of where more than a decade of touring has taken his sound. Born… The post Cirillo JR shifts his sound and turns up the pressure on ‘LEGEND’ appeared first on Dancing Astronaut.

Most artists would settle for a good venue. HALIENE got a total solar eclipse. On August 12, HALIENE and her husband and longtime production partner Matthew Steeper performed her second… The post Watch HALIENE perform her entire album under Ibiza’s first total solar eclipse in mo…

Summer isn’t done yet, at least not according to Amy Correa Bell. The San Fernando Valley singer returns with “Like Water,” her second release of the season, and it’s built… The post Summer isn’t over yet for Amy Correa Bell’s ‘Like Water’ appeared first on Dancing Astronaut.

Morgin Madison has a history of making his best music when his life is at a crossroads. His 2021 debut album, Living the Phantasm, came together in just a few… The post Morgin Madison Announces ‘Another Eden,’ A New Album About Hope, Change, And His Personal Journey appeared firs…

Glasgow’s ALLKNIGHT has been a familiar voice in melodic house for years, and with her latest release she is putting her production front and center. Her new EP, Becoming, is… The post ALLKNIGHT Steps Into Her Own On New Becoming EP appeared first on Dancing Astronaut.

For Effin inspiration can strike just about anywhere. It might come from an ’80s playlist at the gym, a decades-old vocal discovered down a YouTube rabbit hole, or the energy… The post Effin on Sampling the Past and Creating a World Through Sound appeared first on Dancing Astrona…

Few artists have navigated the evolution of electronic music quite like Loco Dice. From his early roots in hip-hop to becoming one of house and techno’s most distinctive figures, the… The post Loco Dice on Music, Movement, and His Creative Evolution appeared first on Dancing Astr…

Purified started as a radio show and grew into just about everything else. Nora En Pure has spent the last decade turning it into a weekly SiriusXM Chill fixture, a… The post Nora En Pure Brings Purified To Seattle For A Day At Lake Union Park, And We’re Giving Away A Full VIP Ex…

Some artists spend a decade circling their debut album. mölly got there in two years, and she wasn’t even in a hurry. Rewind to July 2024. Her first single, no… The post mölly trusted the timing and her debut album ’22’ is the payoff appeared first on Dancing Astronaut.

XS has been dark for the last few weeks, but in 3 months the lights are coming back on. Wynn Nightlife announced the grand reopening of XS Nightclub on Thursday,… The post XS Nightclub Finally Announced It’s Reopening This November With A Massive Four-Day Lineup appeared first on…

Most electronic duos are built on file transfers. Stems in the cloud, notes in the texts, a track that gets assembled async. Unter Strøm created their first two singles working… The post Unter Strøm share their third single ‘Fragment’ appeared first on Dancing Astronaut.

Breakaway is ending its biggest year in Texas, and the debut Houston edition has been built like a season finale. Houston is the final stop on Breakaway’s 13-city 2026 tour,… The post Breakaway closes its biggest year in Houston with Dom Dolla, GRiZ, Cloonee, and Tape B appeared…

Returning to The Festival Grounds at Subaru Park September 11–12, Breakaway Philadelphia 2026 will run 26 acts across two stages plus a silent disco, headlined by Tiësto, Marshmello, ISOxo, and… The post Breakaway Philadelphia returns to Subaru Park with Tiësto, Marshmello, ISOxo…

Anvaya’s “Churaya” spent two years as an unfinished sketch before a flight to Dubai forced his hand — Kaushal welded it to a separate groove somewhere over the Atlantic, sent… The post Anvaya release new single “Churaya” appeared first on Dancing Astronaut.

Chicago gave house music to the world, and while the city’s festival calendar has become increasingly dominated by corporate giants, a few independents are keeping the community spirit alive. Summer’s… The post Summer’s Last Dance Unveils 2026 Edition Led By Big Gigantic, Henry F…

The past few years have been a rollercoaster for the festival industry. Rising production costs, cancellations, and shifting fan spending habits have made ticket sales harder to come by, and… The post Meet Surge, The Company Turning Fans Into The Festival Industry’s Best Sales Te…

Every DJ you love started somewhere, and for a growing number of artists, that somewhere is Your Shot. The no-experience-necessary DJ academy and competition is back in the US for… The post Your Shot Returns To The US For 2026, Expanding To Denver And Miami appeared first on Danc…

The Canadian producer takes on the Afusic, Ali Soomro, and Talwiinder breakout hit from Hyderbad. “Pal Pal” was already one of 2025’s most inescapable South Asian records before anyone reached… The post Sickick remixes Afusic, Ali Soomro, and Talwiinder’s ‘Pal Pal’ appeared first…

As ARC Music Festival returns to Chicago’s Union Park this September 4-7, the festival is once again bringing together some of the biggest names in house and techno alongside rising… The post 5 Acts to Catch at ARC Music Festival 2026 appeared first on Dancing Astronaut.

Breakaway has spent 2026 expanding aggressively, and the Salt Lake City debut is the clearest statement of what the brand thinks it can do in a new market. Arriving at… The post Breakaway Utah debuts in Salt Lake City with John Summit, Chris Lake, Kaskade, and Gorgon City b2b MPH…

Breakaway Mass has never pretended to be a house festival, and the 2026 bill doubles down on that instinct. Returning to Palladium Outdoors in Worcester August 21–22, Breakaway Mass will… The post Breakaway Mass returns to Worcester with Zedd, Excision, Gryffin, and Sullivan King…

Few cities outside of the UK have taken to UKG the way New York has, and nobody has done more to put the sound in front of the world than… The post Sammy Virji Brings His Iconic UKG Sound Back To NYC For Two Nights On The Brooklyn Waterfront appeared first on Dancing Astronaut.

With his monthly Spotify listeners continuing to grow and an impressive list of collaborations and festival appearances under his belt, Bipolar Sunshine is entering an exciting new chapter in his… The post Bipolar Sunshine’s Rise From Manchester to the World Stage appeared first…

Canadian melodic techno producer Daijo has returned with “Sacred Dance,” a single that splits the difference between peak-time propulsion and headphone introspection. It’s territory the Vancouver-based artist has been steadily… The post Daijo taps heritage and hypnosis on ‘Sacred…

From opening intimate coffee shop performances to landing on some of dance music’s biggest stages, me n ü are in the midst of a breakout year. The Chicago-born sister duo… The post me n ü on Their Breakout Year, “Hope House,” and Finding Their Place in Dance Music appeared first…

As Elements Music & Arts Festival prepares to return to Long Pond, Pennsylvania, from August 7-9, the independent event continues to grow while staying true to its community-first roots. What… The post Elements Music & Arts Festival Continues to Push the Boundaries of the Camping…

Two decades into a career that’s touched everything from hardstyle’s formative years to Billboard-charting crossovers with David Guetta and Major Lazer, Showtek are formalizing what’s always been their operating principle:… The post Showtek go label mode with F_CK THE SYSTEM, tap…

Fejká has a new one out on Colorize, and it’s a good one. ‘We Were There’ is Fejka’s first original for the label, and he brought Kim Van Loo along… The post Fejká links back up with Kim Van Loo for his Colorize debut, ‘We Were There’ appeared first on Dancing Astronaut.

Managing a single artist is hard enough but running the operations of an entire management company while managing a roster of your own is a different challenge. Few people are… The post The Manager Behind Audien, Valentino Khan, and Prodigy’s Next Wave appeared first on Dancing A…

When Nitefreak launched Afroholic Records, the mission statement arrived baked into the first record. The label’s debut, “Masterclass,” paired the Zimbabwean producer with house vocal legend Roland Clark. It was… The post Nitefreak’s Afroholic Records is building Afro house’s nex…

For more than a decade, Zeds Dead have turned Denver’s Fourth of July weekend into a pilgrimage for bass music fans. What began as an annual Red Rocks tradition has… The post REVIEW: Deadbeats Fourth of July Weekend appeared first on Dancing Astronaut.

Some experiences are too good to leave behind, and the Junkyard is one of those. It’s a home for late-night connection, art, and dance floor magic, and on Saturday, July… The post The Junkyard Revival Is Bringing The Spirit of Junkyard To San Diego appeared first on Dancing Astro…

House has always been a staple of New York dance culture, so much of what defines the genre today was born in the clubs and warehouses of the city. Now… The post Bastian Bux Brings Petit Comité of House to NYC for the First Time appeared first on Dancing Astronaut.

Solomun, Michael Bibi, and Black Coffee christen the Ibiza institution’s first permanent North American home. You feel the cherries before you see them. Walking into the old Brooklyn Mirage footprint… The post The Cherries Are Back: Inside Pacha New York’s Three-Night Brooklyn Ar…

After nearly seven years since Good Faith, Madeon returns with Victory, a bold new chapter that pushes far beyond his signature sound. Inspired by heartbreak, reinvention, and the desire to… The post Madeon Embraces Creative Risk on Victory: “The One Sin of an Artist Is to Be Bor…

Electric Forest has built its reputation as one of the most immersive camping festivals in North America, and this year’s edition once again proved why. Across four full days of… The post FESTIVAL REVIEW: Electric Forest 2026 appeared first on Dancing Astronaut.

Depending on who you ask, KAI LONDON is either the next Fred again.. or a Porter Robinson tribute act. It’s the kind of split that only happens to artists worth… The post KAI LONDON turns Fred again.. into a kid on ‘Fred on Mushrooms Again’ appeared first on Dancing Astronaut.

Zander Shine is done easing in. The Los Angeles tech house artist and Sundown Records founder marks the start of a new chapter with his debut single “Lose Your Mind,”… The post Zander Shine Opens a New Chapter With Debut Single “Lose Your Mind” appeared first on Dancing Astronaut…

Sammy Virji is set to bring his signature UK Garage sound to Brooklyn Army Terminal next month for a massive two-night takeover presented by EMW Presents and The Bowery Presents.… The post Sammy Virji Takes Over Brooklyn Army Terminal Next Month appeared first on Dancing Astronau…

Fresh off the release of “EAZY MF FINGER” and amid one of the busiest stretches of their career, EAZYBAKED continue to prove why they’ve become one of bass music’s most… The post EAZYBAKED Continue Carving Their Own Lane in Bass Music appeared first on Dancing Astronaut.

Breakaway Carolina has officially unveiled the lineup for its 2026 return to Charlotte, bringing another stacked weekend of electronic music to zMAX Dragway at Charlotte Motor Speedway on September 25-26.… The post Breakaway Carolina Reveals Massive 2026 Lineup appeared first on…

mölly makes music to figure things out. The California producer and vocalist, one of our artists to watch, is gearing up for her debut album ’22,’ out August 21st on… The post mölly trusts the timing, announces her debut album ’22’ appeared first on Dancing Astronaut.

“Undone” showed Trypt’s hand. “Don’t Stop” doubles down. The new single pushes deeper into his experimental lane without ever losing its footing. The track runs on tension. Trypt welds American… The post Trypt combines 808s and UK Bass on “Don’t Stop” appeared first on Dancing As…

Polarroi doesn’t sit still. The project, born in 2026, moves between languages, genres, and continents without ever sounding like it’s trying to. Electronic at the core but cinematic at the… The post Polarroi, Olivia Morreale and Chariot Team Up on “Tell Me” appeared first on Dan…

Fresh off a breakout year under his new project, Dansyn is proving that sometimes the biggest career moves come from starting over. After spending more than a decade releasing music… The post Dansyn on Risk, Reinvention, and Rediscovering His Sound appeared first on Dancing Astro…

Breaking into the American music market is one of the hardest things an international artist can do, and few people have built a career out of it quite like Mac… The post The Slovenian Manager Cracking America’s Toughest Music Market appeared first on Dancing Astronaut.

Fresh off a packed performance at Lightning in a Bottle, Mary Droppinz is continuing to push her live show forward. Known for blending genres and keeping audiences on their toes,… The post Mary Droppinz Enters The Next Phase of Her Career appeared first on Dancing Astronaut.

Pacha New York is set to usher in a new era of nightlife when it officially opens in Brooklyn later this month. Ahead of its highly anticipated debut, the iconic… The post Pacha Brings a Piece of Ibiza to Brooklyn This Summer appeared first on Dancing Astronaut.

As one of bass music’s fastest-rising names, ALLEYCVT has built a loyal following through her high-energy performances and emotionally driven approach to music. During a conversation at Lightning in a… The post ALLEYCVT on Creative Growth, Community, and Carving Her Own Path appe…

Ahead of their upcoming Journey of a Lifetime tour, Zeds Dead are entering a new era with both reflection and momentum. Nearly 17 years into their career, the duo have… The post Zeds Dead Enter Their Next Era With Journey of a Lifetime appeared first on Dancing Astronaut.

Montréal’s Parc Jean-Drapeau has long proven itself a natural home for dance music, and Osheaga‘s 2026 edition is making sure that tradition holds. The festival has unveiled its complete lineup… The post Osheaga brings Major Lazer, Empire of the Sun, Amelie Lens, and a stacked el…

There’s a new player stepping into the U.S. dance music space and it isn’t tiptoeing in. Kustom Entertainment is making it’s presence known with a bang: Global Frequencies, a one-day… The post Kustom Entertainment enters EDM with Global Frequencies appeared first on Dancing Astro…