Dance Music Highlights: New Releases, Collaborations, and Festival Announcements
This week in the world of dance music, David Guetta made history by achieving 20 No. 1s on Dance/Mix Show Airplay with his track "Gone, Gone Gone." Fred again.. wrapped up his 10 songs/10 shows/10 cities tour with a lively performance in San Francisco. Electric Forest 2026 announced its lineup featuring Illenium, Kaskade, and more. Patrick Moxey's Payday Publishing settled a copyright lawsuit with Sony and Ultra Records. Mau P, Don Toliver, and Junior H were revealed as headliners for Billboard Presents THE STAGE at SXSW 2026. Empire of the Sun announced the lineup for the Chrysalis festival in Mexico, and Movement unveiled its phase one lineup for the Detroit festival. HAAi delivered a stellar set at the Making Time festival, and Fatboy Slim released a beloved mashup. Seven Lions released his new album, and the best new dance tracks of the week were highlighted.
French techno producer Shlømo and American hard techno hero Sara Landry collaborated on the industrial techno track "Control Your Body," a lead single from Shlømo's upcoming album Heartcore. Hercules & Love Affair's Andy Butler and Elín Ey's Hips & Lips project joined forces for the EP "Someone Else Is Calling," showcasing their club-focused project. American tech house producer Westend launched Kick & Bass Records, a platform for emerging tech house and house artists to connect, collaborate, and release music. Haitian star Francis Mercier and singer Mark Borino released the atmospheric track "All My Life" on Mercier's new Solèly label, reflecting on the search for deep connections.
In conclusion, the dance music scene is buzzing with exciting releases, collaborations, and festival announcements, showcasing the diverse talent and creativity within the genre. Fans can look forward to new music and experiences from established and emerging artists in the coming year.