On Air: The best dance music radio shows
With DJ's taking an extended break from touring due to COVID-19, many are now investing their efforts in providing engaging dance music radio content as a means of bringing you the latest anthems. With the pandemic interrupting our daily routines over the past nine months, we have seen a drastic change in our listening habits. With many having to work from
The enduring pop culture footprint of electronic dance music
Since the birth of modern electronic dance music in the late 80s and early 90s, the genre has transcended media, cultures, and lifestyles. It has become a true constant not only in music, but in wider pop culture. After the turn of the millennium, dance music’s appeal truly exploded, boosted by its rise in popularity outside of its traditional home in
Finding dance music inspiration through Mobiles & Casino’s
As a genre, dance music offers some advantages that no other can. Principal among these is the flexibility which can go into backing an dance music track. While other genres can be confined to certain sounds, dance music can bind many together, opening a range of possibilities for both listeners and artists. Avicii is a popular example of this, with
How do online slots pay homage to dance music?
Online slots take inspiration from many different areas of pop culture. One minute you could be playing a slot themed around the lost treasures of Ancient Egypt, the next you could hear sounds that remind you of Game of Thrones. No area is out of bounds when it comes to presenting a slot game that engages players – including dance
EDM listed as world’s 3rd most popular genre
An IFPI survey ranked dance/electronic as the world’s 3rd most popular music genre, behind pop and rock with 32% of people saying they typically listen to it. Applying this to the global population of 16-64 year olds would mean an estimated 1.5 billion people typically listen to electronic music. With dance music still considered a fairly underground genre until the turn
The Latest Electronic Music Trends for 2019 and Beyond
During the last decade, electronic music has basked in the mainstream limelight by crossing and redefining genres and setting trends that will come to define the core genre well beyond 2019. For starters, after five years of retirement, Swedish House Mafia re-emerged in March with an explosive full set at Miami’s Ultra Music Festival. Long-time fans have witnessed how this
Headhunterz explains his return to Hardstyle in latest video
Considered around the world to be at the forefront of the Hardstyle scene, Willem Rebergen a.k.a Headhunterz is looked up to by millions of fans around the world. His departure from the genre that brought him to the global stage was explained in an Instagram post back in 2015 that sent his into a whirlwind of emotion, with some respecting his decision and
Daft Punk’s sensational hit single ‘Get Lucky’ turns 5 years old
It is no doubt that "Get Lucky" will go down as one of the most famous dance music songs of the decade. Released in April of 2013 after the song had been leaked online, the godly collaboration composed of Nile Rogers, Pharrell Williams and Funk/Disco masters Daft Punk would take the world by storm, receiving critical acclaim as well as
Calvin Harris speaks on UK House Music influencing his own material and his brand new Dua Lipa collaboration
No stranger to the spotlight, Scottish DJ and Producer extraordinaire Calvin Harris spoke with Zane Lowe last week on Zane's Beats 1 radio show on Apple Music. Out of the many things spoken during the radio show's episode, Calvin confessed that he feels not allowing stature of UK house music to sway his own production is doing himself a "disservice". Calvin is one of
Calvin Harris hints at house music return
Praising the work of Porter Robinson's new project Virtual Self and how 'Ghost Voices' reignited his love for dance music, superstar Calvin Harris may have dropped his latest hint which points towards the Scottish music producer making a return to house music. The speculation from fans surfaced following one of Calvin's latest Instagram stories where he went on to announce he had
Best Ghost Producer looks to shed the negativity around Ghost Production
While most would agree that to go head-first against the deified logic of a community would be ill-advised, the daring Best Ghost Producer initiative looks to go against the grain by taking on the Ghost Production lifestyle. While the phrase 'Ghost Production' has always had the community thinking twice about the ethical questions that surround it, most forget - and are,
15 most streamed dance tracks of 2017 on Spotify
It's been an exciting year for dance music fans, with the genre truly becoming one of the most listened to forms of music out there. Spotify have now revealed the most streamed tunes from our side of the spectrum and the list isn't all that surprising. Calvin Harris made the list twice with Slide and Feels, and so did Daft Punk
John Frusciante to release his second acid techno project
If you are a fan of the Red Hot Chili Peppers and dance music, this may be some exciting news for you to wrap your head around. During the 1990s, guitarist John Frusciante abruptly left the iconic band to deal with some personal battles in his life that were taking away from his focus to music. After rejoining and then leaving
Eric Prydz, Porter Robinson, Martin Garrix and more receive Electronic Music Awards nominations
In just over a month the very first Electronic Music Awards is set to take place with an award show more relevant to the music we listen to. Coming live from Los Angeles on September 21, the EMAs will present a new music awards show where fans can witness 30 years of music history over one night. Produced by trance legend and English
ParookaVille emerges once again for sold out third rendition
For 362 days a year, nestled on Germany’s westernmost border, lies Weeze, a modest town with a population of roughly 10,000. On the other 3 days of the year, the unique dance festival town of ParookaVille emerges. Governed by principles of madness, love and pure happiness, the mega party town returns for its third edition. This year showcases an