News Desk

Es Para Ti” is the latest single from SHADEZ, marking the first release from his upcoming Let It Go EP. The track introduces a fresh chapter for the Phoenix-based DJ and producer, blending Latin-inspired rhythms with modern house production. Built on layered percussion, driving basslines, and a catchy vocal hook, “Es Para Ti” connects underground energy with mainstream appeal. It highlights SHADEZ’s fresh sound — rooted in cultural rhythm and refined for today’s club scene. SHADEZ (Zack Rubalcava) began performing across Southern California before expanding into U.S. club markets. His breakout single “Make Love” surpassed 291,000 streams on Spotify, building his reputat…

Alfiya Glow unveils her newest single, ‘Celestial Bow,’ via her own label CosmycGlo Records, reaffirming her sonic identity with elegance, poise, and precision. Uplifting in tone and considered in build, it is a track designed for dancefloors and beyond, offering a blend of rhythm and melody and a showcase of the fresh-thinking perspective grounding her vision ahead. A voice whose versatility and breadth have become a consistent anchor in her creative pursuits, the Producer, DJ, and Violinist has cultivated a world where artistic alignment and direction remain in sharp, deliberate focus – sustaining a commitment to authenticity and an evolving connection to both her cra…

Armin van Buuren has announced his first acoustic album, Piano, arriving October 31st via Armada Music. The album’s first track, “Sonic Samba,” is out now on Apple Music and Apple Music Classical, where Piano will stream exclusively for one week before its wide release across major streaming platforms on November 7th. Composed and performed entirely on piano, the 15-track album pulls back the curtain on a side of van Buuren that has quietly guided his sound for more than two decades. Raised by a piano-playing father and steeped in classical music from a young age, the trance icon says he developed a fluency in melody and structure that shaped the way he built trac…

Avi Sic releases ‘Universe is Me’ via Interplay Unity, teaming up for another production with DJ and Producer Trentino. Reaffirming her forward momentum in Electronic Music, this latest production sees her build on the energy of August’s release, ‘Need No Light’ – a collaboration with Nessø featuring KXNE on Don Diablo’s HEXAGON – offering another dose of club-ready sound to her listeners. Bringing a wide-ranging arsenal of influences and club experience, Avi Sic finds a sharp counterpart in Trentino, whose journey boasts highlights like being crowned Red Bull 3Style USA Champion and support from heavyweights like Diplo, Avicii, Martin Garrix, and Hardwell. Now tapping…

Avohee Avoher and Luv Foundation (UK) unite on the euphoric new single ‘Forever Together’, a trance-driven anthem with 90s nostalgia. London-based producer Avohee Avoher returns with his latest single ‘Forever Together’, a collaboration with Luv Foundation (UK), out now via Avo Records. Following the breakout success of his debut track ‘Bajo La Luna’, which has already gained over 250,000 global streams, Avohee Avoher continues to build momentum with a euphoric trance-inspired anthem that blends 90s nostalgia with modern production. Haunting and emotionally resonant, ‘Forever Together’ fuses Avohee Avoher’s classical mastery with Luv Foundation’s high-energy club sound. …

Better Together has unveiled their full lineup for its 2025 edition. Previously announced headliners Dom Dolla and ODESZA will now be joined by Duke Dumont, MK, Jungle (DJ Set), and more at Steele Indian School Park in downtown Phoenix on November 22 and 23. Quickly rising to prominence as one of Arizona’s premiere festivals, Better Together is produced by Relentless Beats – the team behind Decadence, Goldrush, and more. Last month’s headliner announcement turned heads, and the newly revealed lineup only amplifies the buzz. This year marks a new chapter for the festival as it moves to Steele Indian School Park. The historic downtown venue features lush green space…

The Brooklyn Mirage, one of New York City’s most beloved electronic music destinations, has filed a permit to demolish a significant portion of its East Williamsburg complex, marking another chapter in the venue’s troubled year. The demolition application covers 32,000 square feet of the roughly 80,000 square-foot complex, with an estimated cost of $1.5 million. The permit specifically targets temporary structures within Avant Gardner’s multi-venue complex, where the Mirage has remained shuttered since October 2024. The permit filing raises immediate questions: Is this the end of the Brooklyn Mirage as fans know it, or simply a necessary teardown to make way for somethi…

A federal bankruptcy judge has reportedly approved the sale of Avant Gardner, the company behind the beleaguered Brooklyn Mirage venue and ill-fated Electric Zoo festival, to its primary lender for at least $110 million, bringing an end to a tumultuous chapter for one of New York City’s most prominent EDM venues. Judge Mary F. Walrath of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware approved the credit bid from AG Acquisition 1 LLC, an affiliate of Axar Capital Management LP, Bloomberg Law reports. The transaction includes the forgiveness of pre-bankruptcy secured loans and $45.8 million in bankruptcy financing, according to court records. The ap…

Scottish superstar DJ alleges longtime financial adviser misappropriated funds for failed entertainment complex project Calvin Harris, one of the world’s highest-paid DJs, has filed legal action against his longtime financial advisor, accusing him of stealing $22.5 million to fund what the DJ’s attorneys describe as a “boondoggle” real estate project in Hollywood, California. The Scottish music producer, whose real name is Adam Wiles, filed an arbitration demand in Los Angeles Superior Court against Thomas St. John, his financial adviser of more than a decade. Harris alleges that St. John induced him to invest millions in a doomed Hollywood real estate development witho…

Ahead of their closing party at Pacha Ibiza on October 7, CamelPhat have uploaded a nearly two-hour Live from a Yacht in Ibiza set on their YouTube. The set’s tracklist matches the energy of the sun setting over the Balearic Sea and features music from the likes of Adam Ten & Rafael, Ayybo, CamelPhat themselves and – naturally – a few unreleased tunes as well. CamelPhat were a part of the most stacked residency lineup in Pacha’s esteemed history this past summer, with shows weekly on Tuesdays during the 2025 season. For their special closing show, Chris Avantgarde and Massano will play in support of the multi-platinum duo with a special back-to-back set. They join…

The underground’s most revered institution is back! CircoLoco, the Ibiza-born phenomenon that has shaped dance floor culture for over two decades, returns to Miami on December 6th for what promises to be the defining nightlife event of Art Basel. In partnership with Teksupport, this Factory Town takeover will showcase everything that makes CircoLoco legendary: uncompromising curation, boundary-pushing production, and a dance floor experience that strips away everything except pure, unadulterated music. Dutch powerhouses ANOTR bring their infectious energy alongside Detroit’s music innovator Seth Troxler, while Dixon of Innervisions fame demonstrates why he remains house …

New music highlights from Dancing Astronaut’s Artists to Watch in 2025 Dreya V – On The Record Dreya V‘s newest single, “On The Record,” is out now via Three Six Zero Recordings. “This record felt like it wrote itself,” she shared. “It’s been goin’ off in my sets.” Her latest original follows June’s “Up Front” on Gorgon City’s Realm Records, which has earned massive support from DJs like Chris Lake, Vintage Culture, GENESI and more. – Zach Salafia Jackie Hollander – You Go I Go After teasing it throughout the majority of the year, Jackie Hollander has finally turned in “You Go I Go,” which is out now on Three Six Zero Recordings. Built on catchy melodies …

New music highlights from Dancing Astronaut’s Artists to Watch in 2025 SHOUSE – Sunrise (Henri Bergmann remix) Henri Bergmann delivers a stunning new remix of SHOUSE’s “Sunrise,” out now via Hell Beach/Onelove. Reimagining the Australian-New Zealand duo’s latest single through her melodic lens, Bergmann transforms the track into a progressive and euphoric journey. The remix has already become a standout moment in her recent performances at Brunch Barcelona and Zamna Tenerife, where it drew powerful crowd reactions. – Alex Lambeau Layton Giordani, GENESI & Be No Rain – Call You Back GENESI teams up with Layton Giordani and vocalist Be No Rain for “Call …

New music highlights from Dancing Astronaut’s Artists to Watch in 2025 Ugo Banchi – Dance With Ibiza (Linksa Remix) Back in May, Linska was sidestage at EDC Las Vegas when she heard a familiar track begin to mix in during Tiësto’s set. And that track was none other than her then-unreleased reimagining of Ugo Ibanchi’s “Dance With Ibiza,” with it subsequently finding its way into tracklists from Gorgon City — who technically debuted it just a few days earlier — Dom Dolla, Adam Beyer, and more. Fast forward to the first New Music Friday of October and Linska has green lit her update of the 2023 release on Solomun’s Diynamic Records, with her making it available as a…

New music highlights from Dancing Astronaut’s Artists to Watch in 2025 Mary Droppinz – Metallica Dub Mary Droppinz’s latest track, “Metallica Dub,” began as a personal tribute to her dad — something she made just for her sets. But after a TikTok clip of the track gained over 350,000 views, she decided to give it an official release on SoundCloud, adding another standout to the 2025 Artist to Watch’s growing discography. She drops it fresh off her performance at GRiZ’s Seven Stars festival. – Zach Salafia Skrillex & ISOxo – Fuze Brostep is back — and it’s arriving in the form of Skrillex and ISOxo’s debut collaboration, “Fuze.” The track made its ex…

It’s out with with Cube and in with the new for deadmau5, who is officially retiring his influential stage production ahead of a brand-new album and reimagined live show. The subversive Cube, which debuted back in 2010, evolved from a relatively modest structure into a 260-ton behemoth by its final v3 iteration, featuring 360° rotation, dynamic tilting and over 600 customizable LED panels that created stunning visuals synchronized to his music. Prevalently considered a breakthrough for electronic music stagecraft, the ambitious production required a team of technicians, custom-built software and millions to develop and transport. We’re now able to confirm that the…

DJ Snake to Headline New Year’s Eve Celebration at Brooklyn Storehouse Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Storehouse, New York City’s premier dance music event venue, has announced a massive New Year’s Eve celebration featuring Grammy-nominated superstar DJ Snake for Wednesday, December 31, 2025. The French-Algerian DJ, producer, and songwriter will bring his electrifying sound to the massive 105,000-square-foot warehouse venue in the Brooklyn Navy Yard, offering partygoers an unforgettable way to ring in 2026. This 21+ event promises to be one of the most anticipated New Year’s Eve celebrations in New York City. DJ Snake, born William Grigahcine, has established himself as one of…

The electronic music community is constantly evolving with innovative sounds and approaches to electronic music production. Dropping each Friday, EDM.com’s weekly “Fresh Picks” series discovers new tracks that push genre boundaries and challenge listeners to hear the familiar in unfamiliar ways. EDM.com Fresh Picks: October 24, 2025 IMANU feat. A Girl Named Sue – Bleak Sam Gellaitry – LOVE ON ME SWIM – Run Away Klo & SVDKO – ROUND N’ ROUND BARELY ALIVE – HANDS UP Just A Gent – machine_age Daktyl feat. No/Me – Something Better ToMix – Bermuda ATLiens feat. One True God – CUTTING TIES (Felmax…

Dropping weekly on Fridays, “On-Deck Circle” is EDM.com’s spotlight on 9 fresh releases from the biggest names in dance music. From club bangers to festival anthems, these releases are primed to soar in both charts and hearts. EDM.com On-Deck Circle: October 24, 2025 Martin Garrix & Saksham feat. Scott Quinn – Ain’t Letting You Down The Chainsmokers – The Cure Fred again.., Caribou & MC Teteu – Facilita Skrillex & ISOxo – Fuze GRiZ – Funk You Up! MEDUZA – No Sleep Armin van Buuren & KI/KI – Put Your Bassline Hardwell – Retrograde 2025 Kayzo – OVERLOAD 2K The post EDM.com O…

As Ibiza’s 2025 season came to a close this past weekend, Pacha Ibiza once again reaffirmed its status as the heartbeat of the White Isle. After another standout summer with closing sets from RÜFÜS DU SOL, Sonny Fodera, CamelPhat, Mau P, Defected, and Music On, we wanted to look back at the defining elements that made the 2025 season unforgettable. 1. Sundays with Solomun stole the show Sundays remained sacred thanks to Solomun, whose marathon sessions transformed each week into one of the island’s most unmissable nights. Drawing crowds week after week and featuring guests like Steve Angello, Anyma, Peggy Gou, Keinemusik, and more, the Diynamic Records boss turned the…

The music world was shocked this week when Coachella dropped its 2026 lineup months earlier than usual, revealing a festival that promises to be the most electronic music-focused edition in recent memory. Set for April 10-12 and April 17-19, 2026, in Indio, California, the lineup features an unprecedented number of EDM and dance acts that will transform the desert into a sprawling electronic playground. Tickets went on sale Friday September 19th and weekend one is already sold out. Tickets are currently still available for weekend two. Electronic Music Gets Equal Billing with Pop Royalty For the first time in Coachella’s history, an electronic artist shares top billing…

Los Angeles is about to become the epicenter of underground music this fall as Framework, one of the world’s most respected independent event production companies, unleashes their most ambitious fall programming yet. This powerhouse lineup promises to transform the City of Angels into a playground for house and techno enthusiasts, featuring an extraordinary roster of world-class performers that reads like a who’s who of electronic music royalty. A Season of Underground Legends Framework’s Fall 2025 season is nothing short of spectacular, bringing together iconic artists and cutting-edge labels that have shaped the global dance music landscape. The lineup includes electro…

Producer and DJ Hotboxx has teamed up with Nashville-based talent Ruggs to deliver a fresh take on Patrice Rushen’s ‘Forget Me Nots.’ Available now as a free download, the track marks another creative highlight in Hotboxx’s ever-evolving journey while showcasing the chemistry he continues to build with collaborators across the Electronic Music spectrum. As a Producer whose career spans over a decade, Hotboxx continues to carve an identity where groove-driven, Latin-infused House sounds meet forward-thinking ideas, both within the studio and beyond. Whether through his event brand, Vice City, his production academy, The Underground Institute, or his radio show, All The S…

ISOxo and Knock2 outdid themselves with the inaugural year of niteharts festival at Snapdragon Stadium in their hometown of San Diego. Check out highlights from Dancing Astronaut’s coverage of niteharts 2025 below. Featured image: Eric Dew The post ISOxo and Knock2 deliver triumphant debut of niteharts festival in their hometown of San Diego appeared first on Dancing Astronaut. View the full article ~external link~

Major Lazer is back with “BRUK DOWN,” the group’s first single featuring America Foster as an official member. The new dancehall track, which also features Sadboi and choreographer Parris Goebel, marks a milestone for the British-Jamaican artist, who was working as a security guard when she sent her freestyles to Diplo via Instagram last year. After connecting at the DJ’s London show, she traveled to Jamaica for studio sessions and recorded the foundation of “BRUK DOWN” before ultimately joining Major Lazer as a permanent member. “The vibe that I got from the beat was almost sensual but rude at the same time—it had this badgyal energy that I really liked,” Foster …