Fourth issue printed with Bubba Brothers on the cover
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The fourth print edition brings together exclusive interviews, the latest industry news, carefully selected reviews, artist charts, technology and festival coverage. A collection of stories, perspectives and music from the people helping shape today's electronic music scene.
The fourth print edition of Melodic Dancers arrives at a time when electronic music continues to reinvent itself without losing sight of what really matters: the people behind it. Every artist has a different story, every record has its own purpose, and every conversation adds another piece to a scene that never stands still.
On this issue's front cover, Bubba Brothers talk openly about their creative process, the ideas that shape their productions, and the direction they're taking next. Turning to the back cover, The Illustrated Man shares his own perspective in a candid interview, while his latest release also features in our review section.
Our in conversation with series continues with GHEIST, Max Hefele and Oscar Rosmano, highlighting key moments from our discussions with each of them. Elsewhere in the magazine, you'll find full-length interviews with Benny Benassi, Chambord, Tonino, ENRAI and Jerry Dee—five artists with different backgrounds, different careers and different ways of looking at electronic music.
This edition also rounds up some of the biggest headlines from around the industry. We look at Madonna's latest comments hinting at a possible Glastonbury appearance in 2027, Contave's latest career milestone with his debut on Monaberry, EVINN's and his label Sonnervisa Records, the latest artist announcements for the 30th edition of Amsterdam Dance Event, HAAi's upcoming album "DIGITiSE", HBO's new documentary dedicated to Burning Man, and TIDAL's decision to remove AI-generated music from its royalty programme.
Our chart section welcomes selections from Adame DJ, German Brigante, Samantha Loveridge, Dave Delly, Carl Bee, Paul Anthonee and Kamil Ghaouti, each bringing together the records currently making the biggest impact in their sets.
As always, we take a closer look at recent releases, including new music from The Illustrated Man, Relinquo, Adame DJ, ENRAI, HeAndMe, Sam Frandisco, Milk & Sugar with James Hurr and Nomfusi, Boosin, Forza, Iglesias & RSquared, GIORG, 88Dubs and Alex O'Rion.
Our tech feature focuses on the new AlphaTheta CDJ-1500X, while our event pages revisit two festivals that continue to shape the global electronic music calendar: Creamfields Festival and Loveland Festival.
As always, this issue is built around the people pushing electronic music forward—whether they're in the studio, behind the decks, running labels or creating moments that resonate far beyond the dancefloor.
