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A new music-news feature every day, plus playlist spotlights and roundups across every corner of electronic music.
Becky Hill’s Changes Tops Dance Radio
Becky Hill’s “Changes” hits No. 1 at Nexus Radio as dance radio charts spotlight the tracks moving from streams to club rotation.
2026-10-11 · 5 min read
Techno: Jeff Mills and the Groove-First Reset
A practical deep-dive into modern techno: key artists, essential records, labels, club energy and DJ techniques that make it work.
2026-10-10 · 6 min read
Ibiza Touring Economics: DJ Fees Are Splitting
Ibiza’s club economy is separating superstar guarantees from working DJ margins. Here’s how touring economics shape residencies and tickets.
2026-10-09 · 6 min read
Dance Playlist: Josh Baker Friday Club Arc
A sequenced dance playlist built from Josh Baker, Diplo, Digitalism, Excision and the week's club-radio crossover signals.
2026-10-08 · 6 min read
Acapella Mixing: Mary J. Blige DJ Method
Use the Mary J. Blige acapella trick to build cleaner DJ blends, key-match vocals and lift energy without buying a flagship setup.
2026-10-07 · 6 min read
Fred again.. Spotlight: USB and Actual Life
Why Fred again.. still defines emotional dance music, from Actual Life to USB edits and the tracks DJs should play first.
2026-10-06 · 5 min read
Cristian Varela's Yeke Techno Remix
This week’s key electronic releases: Cristian Varela, Carlos Manaca, Patrick Deville and more across techno, house and progressive.
2026-10-05 · 5 min read
Danny Byrd Leads Drum & Bass Reset
Danny Byrd, Anyma, Kaskade and Charlotte de Witte shape a week of bass resets, melodic peaks and DJ-ready utility cuts.
2026-10-05 · 6 min read
ARIA Dance Chart: HUGEL Tops With Ultra Naté
HUGEL, Ultra Naté and Imael Angel top ARIA’s Dance Singles chart with “Movin’ To The Sun,” signalling a radio-ready club crossover.
2026-10-04 · 5 min read
House: David Guetta’s Mariô Shows the 2026 Pulse
House music in 2026: David Guetta’s “Mariô,” progressive hybrids, key artists, DJ tips and records shaping today’s sound.
2026-10-03 · 7 min read
Beatport Tickets Signal Dance Music’s New Stack
Beatport, Audiomack and royalty AI show how dance music platforms are merging discovery, tickets, data and artist income.
2026-10-02 · 6 min read
Afro House Playlist: Keinemusik After Dark
A sequenced Afro house playlist moving from sunset warmth to late-night pressure, led by Keinemusik, Black Coffee and AMÉMÉ.
2026-10-01 · 5 min read
Scratch DJing: PlayMix Beginner Routine
A practical scratch DJing guide for beginners, inspired by PlayMix’s new gear primer and today’s renewed focus on structured DJ practice.
2026-09-30 · 6 min read
Nick Warren: Progressive House Still Moves
Nick Warren's Waves EP reframes progressive house through teamwork, melody and a career built far beyond the booth.
2026-09-29 · 6 min read
Beatport Releases: Ghosts Leads the Week
Ghosts, Back To Moments, No Bass, No Love and more: Beatport-led electronic releases to hear now, with sound notes for DJs.
2026-09-28 · 5 min read
Charlotte de Witte Leads Techno's Reset
Techno resets, phonk floods in, D&B reloads, and DJs get set-placement tips for the week's key records.
2026-09-28 · 6 min read
Naeleck Techno Single Leads Monstercat Uploads
Naeleck's new Monstercat techno cut is outpacing the label's latest dance-pop upload on YouTube, signalling a harder turn for playlists.
2026-09-27 · 5 min read
Progressive: Crown Lands and the Long Mix
Progressive is stretching again: Crown Lands, Lesoir and DJ-minded arrangement tips for deeper, longer electronic sets.
2026-09-26 · 6 min read
Qobuz AI Music Tag Raises Streaming Stakes
Qobuz's AI music label shows how transparency, rights data and social listening are reshaping streaming economics.
2026-09-25 · 6 min read
Garage Playlist: Sammy Virji to Overmono
A sequenced UK garage playlist built for warm-up bounce, vocal lift, bass pressure and late-night emotional release.
2026-09-24 · 5 min read
Jungle Mixing: DJ Aphrodite Energy Arcs
Learn jungle mixing and DnB energy arcs from DJ Aphrodite’s Sonic RETROCAST: phrasing, doubles, key choices and set prep.
2026-09-23 · 6 min read
Talal Qureshi: Pakistan Electronic Spotlight
As Pakistan’s electronic scene goes mainstream, Talal Qureshi is the producer-DJ to know. Here’s his sound, arc and key tracks.
2026-09-22 · 5 min read
DAVI Leads Electronic New Releases This Week
This week’s key electronic releases: DAVI on 8Bit, Leonardo Britto and Pedro Matias, ORNAMENT, plus Beatport techno picks.
2026-09-21 · 6 min read
Benny L Leads Bass Music’s September Surge
Benny L, Mau P, Charlotte de Witte and Gareth Emery shape a week of new entries, bass pressure and peak-time techno.
2026-09-21 · 6 min read
ARIA Dance Chart: Disco Lines Holds No. 1
Disco Lines and Tinashe keep No Broke Boys at No. 1 on ARIA as dance music’s wider chart boom shows real staying power.
2026-09-20 · 5 min read
Melodic Techno: Massano at UNVRS
A 2026 guide to melodic techno: Massano, Sam Wolfe, SLVR, key records, set-building tips and the sound’s peak-time future.
2026-09-19 · 6 min read
Sync Royalties: Paula Cole’s Label Lesson
Paula Cole’s Dawson’s Creek income shows how sync royalties can bankroll independent labels in a volatile streaming economy.
2026-09-18 · 5 min read
TRU Concept ft. Romany — Deja Vu
Short feature on TRU Concept & Romany’s new house cut Deja Vu — stream link included.
2026-09-18 · 3 min read
Dracula Playlist: Tame Impala & JENNIE After Dark
Build an after-dark dance playlist around Tame Impala & JENNIE's Dracula, with sequencing tips from Billboard, ElectricFM and EDM Lab.
2026-09-17 · 5 min read
CDJ Prep: DJ Blakey Lessons for Any Booth
Fake CDJ chatter and DJ Blakey’s new lesson show why booth-proof prep, phrasing and cueing still matter more than the logo.
2026-09-16 · 6 min read
J.Rocc DJ Culture: KCRW Selector Spotlight
J.Rocc's new Fusicology interview spotlights KCRW, DJ culture and the LA selector's beat-scene legacy. Start here.
2026-09-15 · 5 min read
Beatport New Releases: DJ Hybrid & Boogeyman
This week’s electronic picks span jungle DnB, carnival rollers, dark techno and house pre-orders from DJ Hybrid, Marcus Visionary and more.
2026-09-14 · 5 min read
Fred again.. House Surge Meets BENNETT Techno
Fred again.. leads a house reset, BENNETT tops techno, and PHONKMAN dominates phonk in SoundStash's 14 Sept 2026 chart digest.
2026-09-14 · 7 min read
Eric B Dance Single Climbs Radio Chart
Eric B’s “I Just Came By To Party” is gaining dance radio traction, pointing to a fresh hip-hop-to-electronic crossover moment.
2026-09-13 · 5 min read
Phonk Deep-Dive: DJ Smokey to AuraDrift
Where phonk stands in 2026: drift, Brazilian funk, slowed edits, key artists, essential tracks and practical DJ tips.
2026-09-12 · 7 min read
Spotify Royalties: AIM Pushes for Creator Data
AIM, IFPI and Spotify debates put royalties, ownership and streaming economics back at the centre of music’s 2026 business agenda.
2026-09-11 · 5 min read
Dance Playlist: BrokinPaper to EDM Lab
A current dance playlist spotlight sequencing euphoric EDM, UK club pressure and BrokinPaper’s NYC-to-Berlin runway energy.
2026-09-10 · 5 min read
DJ Practice: Q*bert Tone-Play Lessons
Use new DJ gear, stems and tone play wisely with a focused practice plan inspired by Q*bert, Crossfader and club-booth controller chatter.
2026-09-09 · 6 min read
Armin van Buuren AI: Trance Icon Joins Moises
Armin van Buuren's Moises AI role reframes his trance legacy, studio mindset and essential tracks for new DJs.
2026-09-08 · 6 min read
New Electronic Releases: K90, T78 & Manti
This week's key electronic releases: K90 remixed on Armada, T78's hard-techno cuts, Monnin on Ritter Butzke and more.
2026-09-07 · 5 min read
Skrillex, PHONKMAN and D&B Surge
Skrillex resets dubstep, PHONKMAN floods phonk, and Chase & Status lead a D&B week built for high-impact DJ programming.
2026-09-07 · 7 min read
EDM Chart Shift: Dance Radio Goes Pop
ElectricFM’s latest Top 20 highlights dance music’s radio-friendly turn, where vocals, hooks and DJ-ready edits are leading the conversation.
2026-09-06 · 5 min read
Electronic Music Trends Reshaping Dancefloors
A sharp roundup of the electronic music trends defining clubs, playlists and creators right now, from hardgroove to AI tools.
2026-09-05 · 6 min read
Electronic Music Trends Defining Dancefloors
A sharp roundup of the electronic music trends shaping clubs, playlists and studios, from percussive house to AI-assisted production.
2026-09-04 · 5 min read
KCRW 7 Days of Dance: LA Dance Music Guide
KCRW's 7 Days of Dance mix maps LA dance music through dreamy labels, local selectors and a weeklong club-culture lens.
2026-09-03 · 5 min read
ADE 2026 Adds 1,500+ Artists for 30 Years
ADE 2026 expands its 30th anniversary lineup with Eric Prydz, Ben Klock, HAAi and Max Cooper across clubs, art shows and talks.
2026-09-02 · 6 min read
EDM New Releases: Trance Leads Week 35
Cosmic Gate and James French lead a social-driven EDM week where trance, techno and playlist culture are shaping dance floors.
2026-09-01 · 5 min read
EDM Nostalgia: Why 2016 Is Back in 2026
The 2016 EDM sound is surging again, from “Closer” streams to future-house hooks. Here’s why nostalgia is shaping dance music in 2026.
2026-08-31 · 5 min read
Carl Cox’s ASW Live Series Boosts Live Techno
Carl Cox and Christopher Coe’s Awesome Soundwave expands with ASW Live, a new event series spotlighting live electronic music.
2026-08-30 · 5 min read
Aggressive Club Music Is EDM’s August Shift
August’s dance conversation is moving from glossy EDM charts to faster, tougher club sounds. Here’s why DJs and fans are leaning aggressive.
2026-08-29 · 6 min read
Electroclash Revival: Why Electro Is Back
A new electro 1997-2005 spotlight shows why electroclash, synth-punk and machine-funk are shaping dance music again.
2026-08-28 · 5 min read
Electronic Music Trends: The Faster Club Era
A smart roundup of the electronic music trends shaping clubs now: faster BPMs, trance revival, UKG, hybrid DJ sets and creator-led scenes.
2026-08-27 · 5 min read
U.S. Dance Music Boom: Can It Last?
Luminate signals U.S. dance growth as John Summit, Slayyyter and radio charts point to a wider club-pop crossover.
2026-08-26 · 5 min read
Dance Music Boom: Can the U.S. Surge Last?
Dance/electronic is the fastest-growing U.S. genre in 2026. Here’s why the mainstream surge feels different—and what could keep it alive.
2026-08-25 · 6 min read
Bolo Sparks Latin Dance Music's New Wave
Bolo's HARD Summer moment signals Latin dance music's rise, where club culture, heritage and festival-scale energy are colliding.
2026-08-23 · 5 min read
Dance Music Friday: Dom Dolla Leads Club Heat
Dom Dolla, Oliver Heldens, NOTION and Deadbeats headline a bass-heavy Dance Music Friday built for clubs, radio and late-summer playlists.
2026-08-22 · 5 min read
Trance Summer 2026: Why Uplift Is Back
EML Recordings' Sound of Summer 2026 mix signals a fresh trance wave as DJs, radio charts and social discovery lean euphoric again.
2026-08-21 · 5 min read
Dance Music Moves Outdoors in Stamford
The Annex Project’s Stamford concert series signals a bigger shift: dance music is leaving the club and taking over public spaces.
2026-08-20 · 5 min read
New Dance Music: Afrojack, Diplo Lead the Week
This week’s dance releases put playlists back in focus, from Afrojack and Diplo to Black Book buzz and house cuts built for DJs.
2026-08-19 · 5 min read
EDM Growth Leads 2026 Music Streaming
Dance/electronic is 2026’s fastest-growing genre, powered by EDM nostalgia, new releases and a culture built for streaming.
2026-08-18 · 6 min read
Artist Spotlight: Michael Bibi & KETTAMA — "MYSTERY OF RAW" Is the Tech House Track of Summer 2026
Michael Bibi & KETTAMA flip Wu-Tang Clan's "Da Mystery of Chessboxin'" into 2026's most audacious tech house moment — and #4 on Beatport proves it.
2026-08-17 · 7 min read
EDM Growth 2026: Why Dance Is Surging
Dance/electronic is 2026's fastest-growing genre. Here's why nostalgia, new releases and festival sets are pushing EDM back to the center.
2026-08-17 · 6 min read
New EDM Albums Define Summer 2026
Channel Tres, King Gizzard and a wave of club-focused releases show how electronic music is stretching beyond the single in 2026.
2026-08-16 · 5 min read
EDM Growth Surge: Why Dance Is Winning 2026
Dance/electronic is 2026's breakout growth genre, driven by 2010s nostalgia, fresh releases and a renewed appetite for club culture.
2026-08-14 · 5 min read
Artist Spotlight: HUGEL & Ultra Naté — "Movin' To The Sun" Is the Dance Track of Summer 2026
HUGEL's "Movin' To The Sun" ft. Ultra Naté is 2026's biggest Beatport #1 — here's why this French house titan and dance legend are dominating every floor.
2026-08-13 · 7 min read
Dance/Electronic Is 2026’s Fastest-Growing Genre
Luminate’s midyear data crowns dance/electronic as 2026’s top growth genre, driven by nostalgia, fresh releases and club culture.
2026-08-13 · 5 min read
Dance/Electronic Leads 2026 Music Growth
Luminate’s midyear data shows dance/electronic as 2026’s fastest-growing genre. Here’s why EDM is surging beyond nostalgia.
2026-08-12 · 5 min read
Artist Spotlight: ANOTR & 54 Ultra — "Talk To You" Is the Disco House Track of 2026
ANOTR's "Talk To You" ft. 54 Ultra hit #1 on Global Dance Radio and #6 Beatport — why this disco house gem is 2026's most infectious club track.
2026-08-10 · 6 min read
EDM New Releases Signal a Melodic Comeback
This week’s EDM new releases point to a vocal, melodic dance revival, led by DJ Antoine, Cosmic Gate and radio-ready club cuts.
2026-08-10 · 5 min read
EDM Growth Leads 2026 Music Surge
Dance music is reportedly the fastest-growing US genre in 2026. Here’s why EDM’s rise matters for DJs, labels and fans.
2026-08-09 · 5 min read
Alok Brings Brazilian EDM Vision to Brooklyn
Alok’s Brooklyn show signals a bigger shift in EDM: immersive, global dance music experiences are cutting through a crowded release week.
2026-08-08 · 5 min read
EDM Growth Leads US Music in 2026
Electronic dance music is reportedly the fastest-growing US genre of H1 2026. Here’s what it means for DJs, fans and the remix economy.
2026-08-07 · 6 min read
Dance Music Trends: The Club Rebuild
A smart roundup of the electronic music trends reshaping clubs, festivals and DJ culture, from UKG to AI production.
2026-08-06 · 5 min read
Artist Spotlight: Adam Ten — "I Never Knew" Is the Tech House Track of Summer 2026
Adam Ten's "I Never Knew" is #2 on Beatport — a tech house masterclass flipping Faith Evans' 90s classic on Defected Records. Here's why it's charting in 2026.
2026-08-04 · 6 min read
Apple Music Bets Big on Dance Livestreams
Apple Music is pushing club livestreams as dance music rises in the US, reshaping how DJs, fans and platforms connect.
2026-08-04 · 6 min read
EDM Charts Rise as New Dance Releases Surge
Dance music is gaining US chart momentum as new EDM releases from Disco Lines, deadmau5, Afrojack, Guetta and more flood playlists.
2026-08-03 · 5 min read
Sanara — 'Sin Frenos': The New Reggaeton Anthem of 2026
Sanara's new reggaeton single 'Sin Frenos' is out now on Spotify — a hard-hitting perreo cut built for summer 2026 club sets and Latin playlists.
2026-07-31 · 5 min read
Dance Music Is 2026's Fastest-Growing Genre
Dance/electronic is leading 2026 music growth, powered by 2010s EDM nostalgia, fresh club records, festivals and streaming momentum.
2026-07-31 · 5 min read
Dance Music Is 2026’s Fastest-Growing Genre
Luminate’s 2026 report says dance/electronic is outpacing every genre. Here’s why EDM is surging and what it means for artists.
2026-07-30 · 5 min read
EDM Streaming Boom: Dance Leads US Growth
Dance music is the fastest-growing U.S. genre in 2026. Here’s what the EDM streaming boom means for artists, DJs and fans.
2026-07-29 · 5 min read
Electronic Music Is America’s Fastest-Growing Genre
New Luminate data shows electronic music leading US growth in 2026, powered by John Summit, Disco Lines and 2010s dance nostalgia.
2026-07-28 · 6 min read
Afro House Leads This Week's EDM Releases
Afro house, tropical house and harder club cuts are shaping this week's EDM release cycle. Here's what DJs and fans should watch.
2026-07-27 · 5 min read
Electronic Music Is America's Fastest-Growing Genre
Luminate's 2026 midyear data shows electronic music leading US genre growth, powered by streaming, nostalgia and crossover DJs.
2026-07-26 · 6 min read
John Digweed Revives Twilo With Live Album
John Digweed’s Live at Twilo 4CD set lands July 24, capturing his New York return and a landmark moment for progressive house.
2026-07-25 · 5 min read
HYPERBEAM and the Rise of Viral Dance IDs
How HYPERBEAM, Dom Dolla and phone-shot DJ clips reveal the new dance music release cycle, where IDs go viral before release day.
2026-07-23 · 5 min read
Dom Dolla Remix Leads New Music Friday
Dom Dolla’s KETTAMA remix tops a busy New Music Friday as club remixes, Ibiza energy and playlist discovery drive dance music.
2026-07-21 · 5 min read
Artist Spotlight: Benny L & Cleveland Watkiss — "Metaphors" Is the Drum & Bass Track of Summer 2026
Benny L & Cleveland Watkiss "Metaphors" is the D&B track of 2026. #1 on Beatport's D&B chart, released on Metalheadz. Here's why it matters.
2026-07-20 · 5 min read
AI Copyright Fight Hits Dance Music
Google’s AI fair use defence could reshape how electronic producers protect samples, vocals, stems and club-ready ideas.
2026-07-20 · 6 min read
5 Things Artists Who Make $100K on Spotify Have in Common in 2026
Spotify's 2026 data shows 13,800 artists hit $100K in royalties. Here's what the streaming middle class all have in common.
2026-07-19 · 7 min read
Dance Music Trends: Faster, Rawer, More Human
A club-focused roundup of the dance music trends shaping 2026: faster BPMs, hardgroove, garage, hybrid DJ tools and community-led scenes.
2026-07-19 · 6 min read
7 Streaming Platforms Ranked by Royalty Rates in 2026: Who Pays Artists the Most?
Which streaming service pays artists the most per stream in 2026? Full breakdown of Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, Deezer, Amazon Music & more — with verified per-stream rates.
2026-07-18 · 8 min read
Jody Watley Dance Remix Brings The Dawn
Jody Watley’s The Dawn remix blends disco, soul and electronic grooves into a summer dance release with real chart momentum.
2026-07-18 · 5 min read
Artist Spotlight: Prospa & Cloonee — "Free Your Mind" Is the House Track of Summer 2026
Prospa & Cloonee's "Free Your Mind" is #2 on Beatport and leads their debut album on CircoLoco. Here's why it's house music's essential track of 2026.
2026-07-17 · 6 min read
Dance Music Trends: Fast Club Sounds Rule
A sharp roundup of the electronic music trends shaping clubs now: faster tempos, UKG bounce, trance hooks, hardgroove and smarter DJ culture.
2026-07-17 · 5 min read
Nia Archives & Jorja Smith Lead Jungle Revival
Nia Archives and Jorja Smith’s “Get Me Down” puts jungle back in the pop conversation ahead of Emotional Junglist.
2026-07-16 · 5 min read
Music Streaming Royalties in 2026: Every Platform's Pay Rate, Ranked
Spotify pays just $0.003–$0.005 per stream in 2026. See exactly what Tidal, Apple Music, Amazon, Deezer, and YouTube Music pay artists — ranked highest to lowest.
2026-07-15 · 8 min read
Artist Spotlight: Armin van Buuren & Adam Beyer — "No Mercy" Is the Techno Track of Summer 2026
Armin van Buuren & Adam Beyer's "No Mercy" on Drumcode is the peak-time techno collab of 2026 — here's why it's #2 on Beatport and dominating festival floors.
2026-07-14 · 6 min read
Electronic Music Trends Defining 2026 Dance Floors
A sharp roundup of the electronic music trends shaping clubs now, from UK garage and Afro-house to AI tools, vinyl culture and hybrid DJ sets.
2026-07-14 · 6 min read
AI Generated Music Is Flooding Streaming Platforms in 2026 — The Data Is Staggering
AI-generated tracks now make up 44% of new music uploads to streaming platforms — but less than 3% of streams. Here's what the 2026 data really shows.
2026-07-13 · 7 min read
Progressive House Revival Hits Dance Music
Progressive house is surging again as DJ Mag chatter, Ilan Bluestone’s new remix and club playlists point to a melodic dance comeback.
2026-07-13 · 5 min read
Streaming Royalty Rates 2026: What Every Platform Pays Artists
Spotify pays $0.003–$0.005 per stream in 2026. See the full streaming royalty rates comparison for Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, Amazon, and YouTube.
2026-07-12 · 8 min read
House Music Discovery Is Back in Focus
Radio charts and selector playlists are making house music discovery feel human again, from ElectricFM hits to weekend crate picks.
2026-07-12 · 6 min read
How Much Do Artists Really Earn Per Stream on Spotify in 2026?
Spotify pays roughly $0.003–$0.005 per stream in 2026. Here's the honest per-stream breakdown across every major platform — and what it takes to earn a living.
2026-07-11 · 8 min read
AI Music Fraud Is Stealing Millions From Real Artists
AI music fraud is draining royalty pools with up to 75,000 fake tracks uploaded daily, an $8M streaming scam, and 135,000 impersonator songs removed by Sony. Here's how it works and what artists can do.
2026-07-11 · 7 min read
Electronic Music Trends: The Hybrid Club Era
A sharp roundup of the biggest electronic music trends shaping clubs, festivals and DJ culture right now.
2026-07-11 · 6 min read
Just Chill: Our Lo-Fi Picks of the Week
Slow it down. Seven downtempo cuts that soundtrack the come-down, from dusty beats to ambient washes.
2026-07-10 · 5 min read
Tribal Guarachero Is Back in Dance Music
Tribal guarachero is re-emerging in club culture, reshaping indie dance, tech-house and Latin electronic sets in 2026.
2026-07-10 · 6 min read
Why Brazilian Phonk Is Taking Over
Distorted 808s, cowbells and funk carioca energy — the sound dominating TikTok and the club alike.
2026-07-09 · 7 min read
Liquid Drum & Bass: Summer Rollers
Sunlit pads, rolling breaks and soulful vocals — the definitive liquid selection for the season.
2026-07-08 · 6 min read
Drum & Bass Daily: This Week's Essential Releases
From dancefloor destroyers to introspective rollers — the D&B you can't miss right now.
2026-07-07 · 5 min read