Buzzing Beats: The Latest in Dance Music News and Releases
This week in the world of dance music, an experiential performance in Los Angeles featuring original music by Tokimonsta and Justin Boreta of The Glitch Mob is set to debut next month. Alison Wonderland addressed online trolls and highlighted the challenges faced by women in the EDM scene. Calvin Harris confirmed that his collaboration with Miley Cyrus will not be released and previewed a new version with vocals from Jessie Reyez. Spotify introduced a new DJ feature called "Mix With Spotify" for users to create and edit transitions between songs. Rüfüs Du Sol responded to a fan assault incident at their show, while Insomniac Events and Club Space operators are embroiled in a legal dispute. Dom Dolla was announced as a headliner for Australia's Beyond the Valley and Wildlands Festival, and the DJ Awards revealed its 2025 nominees.
The Dare released the "Freakquencies: Volume 1" EP, showcasing a blend of dance influences in a high-energy package. Fred again.. and Skepta dropped the track "Back 2 Back," maintaining their dark vibe with a slower BPM. Conducta and Sammy Virji collaborated on "925," blending UKG production with a catchy melody. Lewis and Hannah Reid of London Grammar teamed up for "Feelings Gone," evoking nostalgia and warmth. Mochakk and Kwengface joined forces on "Legumes," creating a groovy and unhinged track. Hugel and Randoree released "Work That Body," featuring Latin-forward production. Zulan and Kidwild collaborated on "Match My Speed," combining Middle Eastern influences with quickfire rhymes.
In conclusion, the dance music scene is buzzing with exciting releases and collaborations, offering a diverse range of sounds and styles for fans to enjoy.