“All I Ever Wanted” – Adriatique, Marino Canal Adriatique and Marino Canal’s first collaboration, “Home,” was one of the biggest melodic techno releases of 2020. Two years later, the Accordia EP sees the two return for a more somber record. On “All I Ever Wanted,” celestial, syncopated synths soar above …

At the age of 53, Tiësto's hunger for innovation has never been stronger. The Dutch dance music icon has announced Drive, his seventh studio album. Scheduled to release on February 24th, 2023, the LP will feature 12 tracks, according to its pre-release page on Apple Music. It'll include a handful of …

Nostalgix has dropped the latest record from her forthcoming Supah Fly EP, a hip-house collab with Lano Bandz. Out now on Thrive Music, "Options" is a gritty fusion of hip-hop and house music. The track, which features energetic bars courtesy of Bandz, finds Nostalgix producing a rowdy bass house beat. A …

It's a "Beautiful Morning" to be a fan of Elderbrook.  Not only has the indietronica star released a new, ODESZA-assisted single, but he's also announced his forthcoming sophomore album, Little Love. Due February 24th, 2023, the album is said to be a 10-track project inspired by Elderbrook's shift into parenthood. …

Following their eclectic headlining performance at this year’s Wakaan Music Festival, STS9 have made their stately debut on the experimental bass music label with a new live mixtape. Spanning nine tracks, the tape beautifully captures the band’s infectious live performance energy. It features previously unreleased tracks from the band, including …

Hearing a handful of talented music producers put their own unique spin on an already exciting song always makes for a solid listening experience. Earlier this year, rising DJ and producer Perfetto teamed up with veteran singer-songwriter John Twilight to unveil “Night Calls Me,” a euphoric dance record that calls back …

Chart-topping producer BYOR is creating music that is delectable to the eardrums.  Aiming to satisfy your house music cravings, the rising Russian artist has returned to Tiësto's Musical Freedom imprint with a sensational single, "Flavour."  The new tune is a club-ready creation and a follow-up to BYOR's previous Musical Freedom release, "Belly …

Following his heart and continuously challenging the electronic music status quo, Armin van Buuren has released "Live On Love." After employing an array of AI tech for the techno smash "Computers Take Over The World" and even releasing a guided meditation earlier this summer, it seemed no ground was left …

With anonymity comes many questions—but Malaa silences them with each and every new release. The latest record from the masked house music superstar is "Deep," a collaboration with Yung Felix and French compatriot DJ Snake. It's the last single to drop ahead of Malaa's long-awaited debut album, Don Malaa, due out next week. …

Few artists would opt to switch up their process ahead of their debut album, but IMANU's creative reset is paying dividends. IMANU's album has been in the making for some time as he began writing it just a few months into the pandemic. "I had to find a way out of …

With a wildcard like Dillon Francis, you never know what you're going to get. But you can rest assured that it'll be compelling. This holds true for his "Goodies," his new house anthem, which turns back the clock to 2004. Francis threw it back to the aughts and sampled Ciara's hit single of …

What a moment for Afrojack and DubVision. Over the weekend, they experienced the full-tilt rapture of racing's highest level, joining forces for the official theme song of the 2022 Formula One Dutch Grand Prix, "Feels Like Home." Prior to the start of the race, the Dutch dance music stars performed their …

SLANDER, is that you? The barnstorming bass music duo have taken an unexpected dip into techno, keeping fans on their toes before the forthcoming release of their long-awaited debut album, Thrive.  SLANDER's new single, "Before Dawn," speaks to the still moments of darkness before light creeps in. From the moment the …

"The human heart is a vessel," HALIENE whispers in the opening moments of her debut album, HEAVENLY, "capable of holding deep oceans of cellular, celestial and spiritual memories." It's a metaphor she knows better than anyone.  For years, HALIENE has been a ubiquitous member of the melodic bass mafia, guiding …

Opiuo’s fifth album, A Shape of Sound, has arrived. And we're kind of obsessed. A cascading blend of soul, funk and glitch hop, the album reinforces Opiuo as an electronic music aesthete. A Shape of Sound marks the prolific producer’s most expansive record to date and features a number of …

Afrojack has teamed up with Black V Neck for "Day N Night," a late-summer house anthem. With its chugging, four-on-the-floor rhythm and disco influences, "Day N Night" is a beautiful nod to the underground. The anthemic tech house track features Muni Long, a Platinum-certified R&B singer-songwriter whose smooth topline glimmers atop a sun-kissed arrangement. …

Why aren’t DJs allowed to work at aquariums? Because they always drop the bass. Despite that awful dad joke, read on to discover the lead single from TVBOO's debut album, "Bass Music," a heavy-hitting collaboration with GRiZ. "Bass Music" is a tongue-in-cheek dubstep banger replete with the wonky sound design of TVBOO, …

What would you do if you were dancing in a club and—all of a sudden—you heard your own voice? This could actually happen thanks to Dutch-Latvian electronic music artist ANNNA and her new solo project, Might Delete Later. In May, the singer-songwriter and DJ posted her phone number on socials, …

Nitepunk's latest track packs as much bliss as it does bite. The multi-genre producer and DJ has returned with a bold original, "Black and Colors." Much like its title, the new single is characterized by great sonic contrast.  Known for his grungy production and agile switch-ups between dubstep, breakbeat and …

Oliver Heldens and Piero Pirupa have teamed up to deliver an enthralling house track sampling Pink Floyd’s iconic "Another Brick In The Wall." Following massive support and critical acclaim of Pirupa’s early 2022 club hit, “We Don’t Need” is back in full force with a whole new sound thanks to …

Dombresky and Crusy have teamed up to release their first collaborative single, "El Beso," a vibrant, Latin-inspired house track bound to get bodies moving on the dancefloor. Out now via Toolroom Records, "El Beso" signals that the fast-growing Latin house genre is more than just a trend. The track features winding, rhythmic …

As What So Not's sophomore album continues to unfurl, he's keeping fans on their toes. Emerging from the isolating nature of the pandemic, What So Not told EDM.com in late 2021 he was on the verge of releasing his "greatest work." And after releasing the first singles from Anomaly, it's …

Tiësto has a new album on the horizon, and his latest single has the feel of one that encapsulates its most anthemic qualities.  With its hypnotic deep house grooves, "Hot In It" is rooted in the formulaic style of a modern Tiësto dance anthem. The new track features a swaggy Charli …

Having dominated the festival's stages for the better half of a decade, it's tough to believe we're just now hearing Hardwell's first-ever "Friendship Mix" for Tomorrowland. And he pulled no punches. Fresh off his return from a four-year hiatus, the iconic Dutch DJ met the moment, dropping a relentless blend of never-before-heard …

It seems BLVK JVCK will stop at nothing to amplify his signature "hoodstep" sound. A merciless blend of dubstep and hip-hop, hoodstep is one of the defining characteristics of the Class of 2021 star's blue-ribbon career in electronic music. Having previously produced music for Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, Young Jeezy and many …

"What side of the in between place has the hero come to? Is this reflection a reality?" muses electronica quartet Stavroz on their latest music video, "Nobody Around." Out June 15th, it is the third and final installment of a series soundtracked by their new album, Mindibu.  Inspired by the Greek …

25-year-old Italian tastemaker DYMND has returned with a stunning new single, “For U.” DYMND's latest track marks his fourth official release to date, having emerged into the electronic music space only two years ago. Following up on his scintillating trap cover of Rihanna's "Umbrella," he now continues to exert his …

According to Big Gigantic, the fastest way towards a brighter future is through optimism, love and understanding. With this vision in mind since the release of 2016's Brighter Future album, the Boulder-based tandem have now unveiled their 13-track follow-up, Brighter Future 2. Released independently, Big Gigantic's eighth studio album is a collection of uplifting …

In an unsuspecting surprise, Nitti Gritti and SAYMYNAME have launched a brand new collaborative alias. Aptly titled SAYMYNITTI, the duo kicked off with a blistering single called "BING BONG!" out via HARD Recs. In an electrifying fusion of both Nitti Gritti's and SAYMYNAME's skillsets, the track sees both artist's signature sounds hard at …

The electronic music community is constantly evolving with new sounds every week, as artists become more innovative with their compositions. EDM.com's weekly "Playlist Picks" series highlights the top releases in the genre, helping uncover the latest tracks that will soon dominate the dance music scene. EDM.com Top Hits PACMAN – …

Relentless in their pursuit of tech house greatness, surging electronic music duo Rich DietZ have joined forces with SELCO for a new must-listen single. Out now via Low Ceiling, "VIBES" is a sultry tech house tune designed to keep the club energy alive deep into the night. The track is replete with all the …

Following last month's launch of Rott N' Roll Records, Zomboy has returned with the label's sophomore release, a new single called "Desperado." "Desperado" is a step out of Zomboy's normal wheelhouse, surprising listeners with a bass house beast of a record. The track embraces the usual nuances found within his …

A trifecta of top dance music talent has teamed up for "Lo Nevosh," a high-flying track from Vini Vici, Gabry Ponte and Zafrir. The three have undeniable chemistry in the new single, which arrived by way of a joint release from GEKAI and Spinnin’ Records. Replete with tribal chants and rave-fueled sound …

One of the forefathers of tropical-inspired electronic music has returned with a bold new direction and the same feel-good energy.  It's a best-of-both-worlds scenario as longtime fans of Thomas Jack re-embrace the Australian producer following a four-year hiatus.  Jack's career certainly wasn't one you'd up and leave behind without good …

Just weeks after the bombshell release of her collaboration with Flume and QUIET BISON, "ESCAPE," KUČKA is back for more—this time with her first solo release of the year. And for KUČKA, this one has been years in the making. In fact, it wasn't until several months ago that "Messed Up" was …

It’s not often that an artist debuts onto the scene with a bang, yet for Chuck Jones, this has been exactly the case. Having just unveiled his debut, summery single “Let’s Take Our Chances,” the mysterious artist from San Francisco, CA, is positioning himself as an exciting name to keep …

After teasing several singles from the album over the past two years, former NBA star-turned-DJ, Rony Seikaly has finally released his debut album. Coming in at a whopping 26 tracks, Moonwalk showcases Seikaly's appreciation of diversity in sound. As a techno and house music aesthete, the Lebanese tastemaker draws upon a deep breadth of knowledge and …

Boulder, Colorado-based dance music duo Big Gigantic have announced their eighth studio album, Brighter Future 2, as well as a summer tour.  The announcement is paired with the release of "Keep It Rising," a collaboration with Grammy-nominated musician Aloe Blacc, who is perhaps best known in electronic dance music circles …

ILLENIUM has taken a Nirvana classic for a spin, breathing new life into the band's 1991 track "Something In The Way." Written by legendary guitarist and lead vocalist Kurt Cobain, "Something In The Way" appeared on Nirvana's sophomore album, Nevermind. Eschewing his signature euphoric sound design, ILLENIUM reworked the brooding track …

The feverish craze for "Do It To It" continues, and Subtronics is weighing in with a fierce new interpretation. The Cyclops Recordings proprietor has taken ACRAZE's breakout hit down a discernibly dark path, transforming the groove-inducing house track into a headbanger's delight. The bass music virtuoso twists the original's iconic vocals …

After torpedoing a four-year hiatus, it's clear that Hardwell wants to make a statement with each new release. His latest is "F*CKING SOCIETY," a menacing future rave anthem that arrived today by way of his Revealed Recordings imprint. Following the release of his two comeback tracks, "BROKEN MIRROR" and "INTO THE UNKNOWN," …

Coming off his biggest year yet that includes a phenomenal collaboration with ILLENIUM and Valerie Broussard, Nurko has unveiled his Arrival EP. Though fans have already been introduced to three of the five tracks featured, hearing them in Nurko's chosen order helps define the tone of the EP. The slow-burning intro …

Martin Garrix's return to touring has sparked inspiration for one of the artist's biggest efforts yet, his debut club album, Sentio. Over the last two years, Garrix has released numerous massive pop collaborations alongside some of music's biggest names including Bono & The Edge of U2, G-Eazy, and more. Garrix and Maejor additionally dropped …

“Kiki” (Solomun Remix) – Catz 'n Dogz ft. Megane Mercury Solomun’s remix of “Kiki” is an explosive, eight-minute journey crafted to tear up dancefloors. While the remix takes a couple of minutes to define its character, once it’s in motion, the hook is reeled. An emphatic bassline charges forward while …

Jumpstart the weekend with Fort Knox Five and Lazy Syrup Orchestra's first-ever collab.  Despite many years of friendship, the two groups have yet to collaborate on an original tune—until now. Out now by way of Fort Knox Recordings, "Start the Ride" encapsulates the seasoned production prowess of Fort Knox Five while …

With an impressive 30 years of music production under his belt, Danish DJ Terry Golden is a veteran talent that has adapted his sound year after year to keep it fresh. This time around, Golden has opted for a future house track that doubles as a dance-pop production. Out now by …

“Yahudky” (Bedouin Reworks) – DakhaBrakha Bedouin’s latest EP is a tribute to the Ukrainian folk band DakhaBrakha. “Back in 2012, we heard DakhaBrakha’s music for the first time and were immediately drawn to their authenticity and beautiful sound,” the melodic techno duo shared on the inspiration behind the tribute EP. …

The end of the long road to Ultra Music Festival's return is in sight as UMF and Ultra Records set the tone with a new compilation, The Gateway II Ultra Music Festival. We're just weeks away from electronic dance music artists taking one of the biggest stages in the festival circuit. The …

GRiZ and Big Gigantic are once again ready to let the good times roll. The two have become a celebrated joint creative force over  the years, and following up on their recent record "Daily Routine" from GRiZ's Rainbow Brain album, bass music's funkiest producers are back at it. That being said, however, …

You've seen what Shaq can do to a backboard—just wait until you see what he and FREAKY can do to a subwoofer. Released today was "BACKBREAKER," a super-sized single from the two DJs and dubstep enthusiasts. The track begins with a siren, warning all those who aren't prepared for chaos to …

In a crowded bass music space, MeSo is looking to create a niche for himself as well as his endless list of talented friends. The Chicago-based producer has launched his new imprint, JIYU, alongside a compilation filled to the brim with forward-thinking bass music. Liberate Vol. 1 contains a handful of …

The electronic music community is constantly evolving with new sounds every week, as artists become more innovative with their compositions. EDM.com's weekly "Playlist Picks" series highlights the top releases in the genre, helping uncover the latest tracks that will soon dominate the dance music scene. EDM.com Top Hits In The …

Lane 8's brand new album is an introspective search for a more hopeful tomorrow.  In the lead-up to the "Run" producer's first album since 2020, he previewed a kaleidoscopic offering of singles. While tracks like "Automatic" (with Solomon Grey) and "What Have You Done To Me?" (with Arctic Lake) showcased …

Steve Aoki and Afrojack's "No Beef" became a gateway to discovering dance music for a new generation of listeners. Now, 11 years following its release, Aoki is rekindling the magic through a fresh perspective. In 2011, the frenetic tune with vocals from Miss Palmer was an instant attention-grabber given the …

Kenzi Sway is back with a vengeance in 2022, unveiling a gripping official music video for her first single of the year, "Wraith." The track dropped on January 3rd and is the latest electronic banger from the promising DJ, known for her blistering dubstep sound and unapologetic lyrical swagger. She …

It's been three long years since his Excision's last album, but the day fans have been waiting for since 2018 is finally here. Starting off 2022 with a meteoric bang, Excision has unveiled Onyx, which delivers 17 tracks comprising instant classics, long-awaited IDs, and high-profile collaborations. Released on his label, Subsidia, Excision's fifth …

With so many new songs released in 2021, it's difficult to remember all of them, let alone keep track of each one. So we made a playlist with as much dance music as we could find.  At the beginning of 2021, I set out to make a single playlist to house as …

Just like that, 2022's first New Music Friday has come and gone. And if today was any indication, electronic music artists are hungrier than ever not only to release new music, but also to innovate. Dada Life, REZZ, Moore Kismet and more wasted no time kicking off the year with …

There's a lot to look forward to in electronic dance music in 2022, but one of the year's most anticipated albums is coming sooner than later. Dubstep superstar Excision is set to drop his fifth album, Onyx, next week. Considering its his first since 2018's Apex, enthusiasm from around the bass music …

“Symphony No. 4” – Rinzen “Symphony No. 4” is a brooding techno tribute to Beethoven's classic, “Symphony No. 4." “I was so moved by the opening strings that I decided to make my own version of it,” Rinzen shared on the inspiration behind the track. He added that it’s “the most cinematic …

In a recent livestream on Twitch, Disclosure's Guy Lawrence provided aspiring producers and longtime fans an intimate look inside the duo's hit collaboration with Sam Smith, "Latch." Lawrence states that the version of "Latch" from the video is what we've all come to know and love, but they also have a newer version …

Rich DietZ are back with a buzzer-beater right before time runs out on 2021. Released today was "Hype Beast," a special present wrapped up for fans this year. Continuing to develop their wholly singular house sound, the duo are rapid-firing track after track as they continue on their quest to …

Rising electronic dance music producers LeDoc and Guantanamo Bae have joined forces for "Deep Down," an anthemic house tune. The mesmerizing track features Max C, the famed singer-songwriter behind the timeless vocal from Axwell's "I Found U," among many others. "Deep Down" fuses elements of progressive and slap house, ultimately creating a powerful, …

DJ St3v3 is making a powerful and unequivocal statement about his homeland in his latest single, "Africa Is Not A Country." Despite Africa being the world's second-largest continent, you'd be surprised how many people somehow think it's a country. St3v3's new single gets the message across with thunderous bass and …

Over two decades have passed since Destiny's Child dropped "Jumpin' Jumpin'." But even 21 years later, one thing's for sure: it's still an anthem. Rich DietZ and Zack Martino have now breathed new life into the post-millennium generational R&B anthem, flipping it into a must-listen tech house banger fit for 2021. The original, which dropped …

Earlier this year Elohim announced her four-part EP series titled Journey to the Center of Myself, a result of setting up a home studio during lockdown. After releasing the first two parts in 2021, she's now capping off a huge year with the series’ third volume.  The self-released, five-track EP offers …

Sam Feldt is closing out the year on a high note, connecting with Rita Ora for a summery collaboration called "Follow Me."  As he usually does, Feldt has put together a surefire crowd-pleaser, which arrives via Kygo's Palm Tree Records. "Follow Me" encapsulates the Dutch producer's sound perfectly, taking on the upbeat …

RENN has unveiled his latest single, a melodic dubstep tearjerker which the rising bass producer called one of the "most emotional and deepest songs" he's ever produced. "Peace of Mind," out now by way of Excision's venerated Subsidia imprint, features a powerful topline from Israeli singer-songwriter Liel Kolet. Kolet, who has released …

After a monstrous 2020, Papa Khan has been making waves in 2021. This time around he's enlisted the help of Monica Santucci for their new collaboration "Hologram Tears." "Hologram Tears" is a full-on showcase of both Khan and Santucci's talents. The former's signature, forward-thinking sound dominates the track where his …

Boomian have dropped "Revolution Populi," a doozy of a debut single from the Hong Kong house music duo. With all the trimmings of a tech house anthem, Boomian's new track is a club jam that properly introduces them to the electronic music community at large. Tense snare builds, snappy hi-hats and a …

With his new remix of Dolly Parton's "Jolene," Destructo is officially EDM's latest superstar to pop on a pair of cowboy boots and try his hand at a lil' country twang. Only in this case, the boots are probably pink, paired with rhinestones and a V-neck for good measure.  Out …

With the release of their Kid A Mnesia album, Radiohead indulge in an alternate version of music history.  When the band released the forward-thinking Kid A in 2000 and then Amnesiac, just eight months later, the public immediately began to draw a connection between the two. As Paste points out, the prevailing school of …

Continuing their hot streak of high-powered remixes, Galantis have reworked Coldplay and BTS's smash hit "My Universe." Known for their floaty, feel-good house sound, Galantis have delivered an intoxicating house anthem. Kicking up the tempo of the original, the remix transforms from a laid-back love ballad to an uptempo dance tune …

From early works like "Do I See Color" and "Rise & Fall," Adventure Club have always set the bar high. Today the Montréal-based electronic music duo have unveiled "Drive," the newest single from their forthcoming album, Love // Chaos.  Always in tow with dynamos, the track features climbing vocals from Tilian Pearson of …

Since their inception as a collective in 2020, German electronica group Close to Monday have emerged into the scene guns a-blazing. Having delivered their third album Interference back in April, the band has been breezing through career milestones. One of the songs from the 11-track opus, “Guns,” came accompanied by an official music video which was selected …