From Rukes' two-decade reign to Theo Batterham's phone-free Fred again.. tour archives, these are the photographers defining how dance music looks in 2026. The post The Best Music Photographers in Dance Music Right Now appeared first on EDM Sauce.

The results edition: from Ninajirachi's AIR Awards sweep to SAPIAN's instant Beatport top five, these are the up-and-coming artists who actually broke out in 2026. The post The Best Up-and-Coming EDM Artists of 2026 — Who’s Actually Breaking Out appeared first on EDM Sauce.

From CircoLoco's historic first album to NO ART's chart marathon and three major new label launches, these are the record labels defining dance music in 2026. The post The Best EDM Record Labels of 2026 So Far, Ranked appeared first on EDM Sauce.

The Dimension and Subsonic ID that's been tearing up sets since 2025 finally gets an official release, complete with a UKF Drum & Bass premiere. The post Dimension and Subsonic Finally Release Long-Teased ID “Ghost Town” appeared first on EDM Sauce.

Nearly a decade after "Love Is Alive," Louis The Child and Elohim link back up on "Wish You Were Here," a wistful new single out Friday. The post Louis The Child and Elohim Reunite on New Single “Wish You Were Here” appeared first on EDM Sauce.

Hardwell has signed with Armada Music Publishing, bringing anthems like "Spaceman" and "Apollo" into the Armin van Buuren-linked publishing group, according to weekend reports. The post Hardwell Signs With Armada Music Publishing in Major Catalog Move appeared first on EDM Sauce.

Two weeks after "Turn Up The Bass," Hardwell and W&W are back with "Bangkok," another unapologetic big room weapon for the genre's ongoing revival. The post Hardwell and W&W Keep the Big Room Revival Rolling With “Bangkok” appeared first on EDM Sauce.

On September 6, Laidback Luke opens his Labor Day Weekend rooftop party at Superior Ingredients in Brooklyn with a free kung fu class — then DJs until 10 p.m. The post Laidback Luke Is Teaching Free Rooftop Kung Fu in Brooklyn Next Month appeared first on EDM Sauce.

Max Styler's self-released "Body Shake" is the only new entry in this week's Beatport Top 10, landing at No. 10 via his own Nu Moda label. The post Max Styler’s ‘Body Shake’ Cracks the Beatport Top 10 appeared first on EDM Sauce.

London trap innovator TroyBoi drops 'FT.', a seven-track EP where every song features a guest, from Daya to Morray and Rockie Fresh. The post TroyBoi Goes All-In on Collaborations With Seven-Track ‘FT.’ EP appeared first on EDM Sauce.

Tiësto gives KUKO's 2024 hard techno breakout "Voicemail" an official trance-tinged remix ahead of KUKO's debut album Catharsis. The post Tiësto Turns KUKO’s Hard Techno Hit ‘Voicemail’ Into a Trance Moment appeared first on EDM Sauce.

Zeds Dead mark ten years of their Deadbeats label with a 17-track compilation spanning deep dubstep, halftime, trip-hop and more. The post Zeds Dead Celebrate 10 Years of Deadbeats With ‘We Are Deadbeats Vol. 7’ appeared first on EDM Sauce.

The Avicii Experience will screen "My Last Show" and rare Malmö footage at The Node in Stockholm on August 28 — ten years to the day since his final set at Ushuaïa Ibiza. The post Avicii’s Final Show Gets 10th Anniversary Screening Event in Stockholm appeared first on EDM Sauce.

The big-room veteran's new alias — named in tribute to his late brother Tej — debuts with an eight-track organic house album alongside Ampermut and Gobi Desert Collective. The post KSHMR Goes Organic House With Debut TEJA Album ‘Mirage’ appeared first on EDM Sauce.

The Swedish superstar's new EP pairs "Smoke Machine" and "Get Your Groove On," two tracks written for his diamond-staged arena tour, via Body Hi and Tomorrowland Music. The post Alesso Bottles His Arena Show Into Two-Track EP ‘The One’ appeared first on EDM Sauce.

Creamfields confirmed Eric Prydz will play Friday's Apex stage as a very special guest, taking the slot John Summit vacated to focus on his arena tour. The post Eric Prydz Steps In for John Summit at Creamfields This Friday appeared first on EDM Sauce.

Amsterdam's legendary Gashouder returns from renovation with ADE pre-opening shows from Armin van Buuren, Eric Prydz, Mochakk, and Sammy Virji before its November grand reopening. The post Amsterdam’s Gashouder Sets November Reopening With Stacked ADE Pre-Opening Week appeared fi…

HUGEL links with Sexyy Red and Gatano on "Bad Bitch," the second preview of his Twenty One deluxe edition arriving October 16. The post HUGEL Taps Sexyy Red and Gatano for Latin House Single “Bad Bitch” appeared first on EDM Sauce.

Dom Dolla will headline Auckland Domain on Waitangi Day 2027 with a one-night, 40,000-capacity show billed as the biggest electronic music event in New Zealand history. The post Dom Dolla Books Auckland Domain for New Zealand’s Biggest Electronic Show Ever appeared first on EDM S…

Bonnaroo is taking a fallow year in 2027, saying The Farm needs time to recover after back-to-back editions were battered by storms. The post Bonnaroo Cancels 2027 Festival to Give The Farm a Year Off appeared first on EDM Sauce.

“`html Excision Confirms 2026 Lost Lands Festival Dates with Staggered Daily Lineups Excision’s flagship festival Lost Lands is making its triumphant return to Legend Valley in Thornville, Ohio this September, and the Canadian bass kingpin has just unveiled the daily artist break…

Ultra Music Festival returns to Miami's Bayfront Park March 26-28, 2027, with tickets already on sale and Winter Music Conference confirmed for the same week. The post Ultra Miami Sets March 2027 Dates With Tickets Already On Sale appeared first on EDM Sauce.

Tomorrowland Thailand debuts December 11-13 in Pattaya — the first full-scale Tomorrowland in Asia — kicking off a 2027 expansion spanning six countries including a teased Las Vegas event. The post Tomorrowland Maps Out Massive 2027 With Thailand Debut This December appeared firs…

EDC Las Vegas 2027 expands to two weekends for the first time ever — EDC Dusk (May 14-16) and EDC Dawn (May 21-23) — under a new 12-day Dusk Till Dawn format. The post EDC Las Vegas Goes Two Weekends in 2027 With New Dusk Till Dawn Format appeared first on EDM Sauce.

Every major EDM festival with confirmed dates from fall 2026 through 2027 — from Lost Lands and Tomorrowland Thailand to EDC Las Vegas' historic two-weekend expansion. The post From Lost Lands to EDC’s Two-Weekend Vegas: Your 2026-2027 Festival Calendar appeared first on EDM Sauc…

A guide to Keinemusik: the Berlin collective of &ME, Rampa and Adam Port behind "Move," the Giza Pyramids set, and Afro house's global takeover. The post Who Is Keinemusik? The Berlin Trio Behind Dance Music’s Afro House Takeover appeared first on EDM Sauce.

A viral graphic from Yalla Techno ranks the 30 most-streamed DJs on Spotify in 2026, with David Guetta's 86.5 million monthly listeners leading Calvin Harris and Marshmello. The post The 30 Most Streamed EDM Artists on Spotify by Monthly Listeners in 2026 appeared first on EDM Sa…

A track-by-track look at the current Beatport Top 10, where HUGEL and Ultra Naté hold No. 1, Cloonee and Prospa appear twice, and Wu-Tang Clan somehow charts in 2026. The post Inside the Beatport Top 10: HUGEL, Cloonee, Prospa and Wu-Tang Clan Rule August appeared first on EDM Sa…

Time Warp returns to Brooklyn November 20-21, 2026 with a deep techno lineup led by Sven Väth, DJ Tennis b2b Red Axes, Indira Paganotto, VTSS, and DVS1. The post Time Warp New York 2026 Lineup Revealed With Sven Väth, VTSS, and DVS1 Leading Two Nights appeared first on EDM Sauce.

WAKAAN Music Festival returns to Arkansas' Mulberry Mountain October 1-3, 2026 with Liquid Stranger, Flux Pavilion, Doctor P, and a stacked bass lineup. The post WAKAAN Music Festival 2026 Lineup Lands With Liquid Stranger, Flux Pavilion, and Doctor P appeared first on EDM Sauce.

“`html Zedd Takes On Halo Infinite Theme With Unexpected Drum Performance in New York In a rare departure from his usual position behind the decks, electronic music powerhouse Zedd recently showcased his instrumental prowess by performing the Halo Infinite theme on a full drum ki…

Amél's "Send It To The Night" is the first release on Lunar Vision Records, a new label founded by former Armada Music US operations head Giancarlo Cordasco. The post Amél Launches Ex-Armada Exec’s New Label Lunar Vision With “Send It To The Night” appeared first on EDM Sauce.

KILIMANJARO has announced "THE ASCENSION (INKAWAMI)," a nine-track project arriving October 16, led by the BBC Radio 1-premiered single "Stumble" featuring RAHH. The post KILIMANJARO Announces New Project “THE ASCENSION (INKAWAMI)” for October appeared first on EDM Sauce.

AVELLO has teamed up with American Idol winner Jordin Sparks on "We Own the Night," marking her first official dance music release. The post AVELLO Recruits Jordin Sparks for Festival Anthem “We Own the Night” appeared first on EDM Sauce.

Carlita has teamed up with SOFI TUKKER on "Manhattan," a melodic house love letter to New York City released via Ninja Tune with a video shot around the city. The post Carlita and SOFI TUKKER Turn New York Into a Love Song on “Manhattan” appeared first on EDM Sauce.

Nitepunk has released "Umbra," a distortion-heavy breakbeat and trap single that marks his first solo output since his Skrillex collab opened the album Soma. The post Nitepunk Returns With Menacing Breakbeat Single “Umbra” After Skrillex Album Opener appeared first on EDM Sauce.

Technics is celebrating 55 years of the legendary SL-1200 with the SL-1200M7G, a serialized, gold-accented limited edition capped at 12,000 units worldwide. The post Technics Marks 55 Years of the SL-1200 With Gold-Accented Limited Edition appeared first on EDM Sauce.

Techno legend Carl Cox has contributed unreleased music to Skintown, a new film set in the 1994 Northern Irish rave scene, and appears on screen during its rave sequence. The post Carl Cox Contributes Unreleased Music to New ’90s Rave Film Skintown appeared first on EDM Sauce.

Massive Attack and Dublin's Bohemian FC have launched a 2026 FAI Cup jersey with 30% of profits funding medical aid for Cuban hospitals — and it's already sold out. The post Massive Attack and Bohemian FC Team Up on Charity Shirt for Cuban Medical Aid appeared first on EDM Sauce.

FuturFestival Mexico has revealed the full 56-artist lineup for its debut edition, hitting Monterrey's Parque Fundidora November 13-14 with Diplo, Dixon, Carl Craig b2b Moodymann and more. The post FuturFestival Mexico Drops Stacked Final Lineup: Diplo, Carl Craig b2b Moodymann L…

“` XS Las Vegas Returns: Wynn Nightlife Unveils Reimagined Venue with Star-Studded Grand Reopening Lineup Las Vegas' nightlife landscape is about to shift significantly as one of the Strip's most storied electronic music venues prepares for its highly anticipated return. XS Night…

Dutch house star Chris Stussy announced on Instagram that he is now Chris Stassy, with "U Know Me" featuring Marz Fay arriving August 28 as the first single under the new name. The post Chris Stussy Rebrands as Chris Stassy, First Single Under New Name Due August 28 appeared firs…

MPH and Skrillex have released "Mirage," a UK garage collaboration built on a Red Rat "ShellyAnn" sample that MPH road-tested all summer, out now via DisOrder/Capitol. The post MPH and Skrillex Unite on UK Garage Single “Mirage” via DisOrder/Capitol appeared first on EDM Sauce.

Fatboy Slim is marking 30 years of his 1996 debut "Better Living Through Chemistry" with a half-speed mastered 2LP, a rarities-packed 2CD set, and new digital reworks due in September. The post Fatboy Slim Announces 30th Anniversary Reissue of “Better Living Through Chemistry” ap…

Defected has officially released "Natural Blues (TECIE)," the version of Moby's classic that went viral when Jacob Lusk joined him on stage at Coachella 2026. The post Moby and Jacob Lusk’s Viral Coachella “Natural Blues” Gets Official Defected Release appeared first on EDM Sauce…

The Mayan Warrior collective says its art car will sit out Burning Man 2026 as it launches Discosmos, a new camp at 2 & J focused on art installations and music. The post Mayan Warrior Pauses Art Car at Burning Man 2026, Launches Discosmos Camp appeared first on EDM Sauce.

Porter Robinson and Madeon are reissuing "Shelter" as a 10th anniversary 7" vinyl featuring "Beings (Shelter Live Edit)" as its B-side and a new holographic cover. The post Porter Robinson and Madeon Mark 10 Years of “Shelter” With Anniversary Vinyl appeared first on EDM Sauce.

Beatport is now rejecting fully or majority AI-generated tracks, backed by expanded Beatdapp detection tools and survey data showing 77 percent of its users prefer human-made music. The post Beatport Bans Fully AI-Generated Tracks, Expands Beatdapp Detection Partnership appeared…

John Summit has pulled out of Pukkelpop, Creamfields, and two other late-August festival dates, saying he needs to recharge before his CTRL ESCAPE arena tour kicks off October 1. The post John Summit Cancels Four August Festival Dates Ahead of CTRL ESCAPE Arena Tour appeared firs…

“Trap com house” artist Ricardo Vieira is merging house rhythms with emotional vulnerability in his latest single, “lights on.” Riconoflow is following the light. He is challenging what romantic intimacy looks like in his new single, “lights on,” which fans (and newcomers) can li…

The independent musician and DJ is focused on creating a dance music project where the music, not the artist, takes center stage. Byline: Lyssanoel Frater In the modern music industry, artists are expected to not only produce music, but also cultivate personal brands with large a…

Chilsta steps further into the depths of creative exploration with ‘Back:’ the latest single to enter his discography and offer listeners a new glimpse into his sonic world. Grounded in rhythmic expression, the track speaks to the influences and explorations that have shaped Chil…

Los Angeles based Producer and DJ dyln returns with brand new single “falling*” American electronic music producer and DJ based in Los Angeles dyln is back. After a multi-year song release hiatus following his 2021 debut album BoomTown, LA-based producer, DJ, and artist dyln has…

AVRENNI prepares to kick off his next creative chapter with the release of ‘Coldhelix.’ Coming via his own label Northscape, it’s the debut single of a brand-new project. An embarkation into a fresh creative vision, AVRENNI builds on years of experience in the world of Electronic…

Downtempo producer and vocalist DJ Bander continues to carve out his own lane in electronic music with the release of Needed You for Centuries, a cinematic six-minute journey that has already made an impressive impact, debuting at No. 11 on the iTunes Electronic Charts. Staying t…

Producer and DJ T-Puse comes together with Red Band for ‘No More Tears.’ A new single on Ursul Records, a platform founded by T-Puse himself, alongside Omer Keinan, the track carries a unique sound; from its layers of live instrumentation and vocals to the signature Jam House edg…

Profetik steps out with a brand-new track, releasing the debut vocal single on his label, Seraph Records, with ‘Surrender,’ featuring Diana Inez. Built for peak-time moments, the track strikes a balance between dark, driving energy and emotional depth; the result is an engaging s…

Munich-based DJ and Producer MikeR continues to explore the intersection of Progressive House and Melodic Techno. Driven by a passion for creative exploration and emotive club music, he works to evolve his sound, pushing himself forward whilst retaining authenticity and a distinc…

There's a line buried in the oldest songbook we have that refuses to lose its grip: “Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil.” Thousands of years on, it still gets borrowed, sampled, and shouted. WLDFLOW3R takes it somewhere new with her latest single,…

Photo credit: Provided by Ravosa The majority of success stories tend to focus on the one individual who managed to make their way into the spotlight. They talk about the effort and dedication required, all the challenges encountered along the way, and the hard-earned victory. Ho…