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 diffe

The Italian artist joins the Dear Deer Productions catalogue with a two-track EP that reflects his personal take on electronic music. ARABAH makes his first appearance on the label with "E Pur Ajer", a two-track EP created in collaboration with Vincenzo Sarti. Marking an important milestone in the artist's career, the release highlights his distinctive approach to electronic music through a blend of atmospheric textures, driving rhythms, and carefully crafted melodic elements

The Dutch producer debuts on Purified Records with a reflective melodic cut featuring Chris Howard’s distinctive vocals. Dutch melodic producer Mees Salomé makes his debut original release on Purified Records with "Colourblind", featuring the captivating vocals of Chris Howard. Built around emotive melodic progressions, hypnotic grooves, and immersive textures, the track explores themes of disconnection, introspection, and the quiet sense of peace that can emerge from steppin

Twenty-five years after the club's closure, Digweed revisits one of electronic music's most iconic dancefloors with a five-hour live recording from Twilo's historic reunion. John Digweed is set to release "Live at Twilo" on July 24, a four-CD live recording documenting his long-awaited return to New York's legendary nightclub during its one-off reunion on March 6, 2026. Recorded as part of Danny Tenaglia's birthday weekend celebrations, the release captures five hours from Di

The new single highlights Kasbï's evolving sound while reflecting the artistic vision behind the independent label he co-founded with his brother Giannni. French producer Kasbï returns with "Astral", a new release that captures the direction of both his own musical journey and Blue Iris Records, the independent label he launched alongside his brother, Giannni. Built around warm melodies, organic instrumentation and subtle global influences, "Astral" moves between melodic and

One duo, two directions: Friso keeps Adana Twins alive as Ben Evers steps out on his own. The Adana Twins project is entering a new phase. After working together since 2006, Friso and Ben Evers are taking separate paths: Friso will continue the Adana Twins name, while Ben Evers is launching a solo project under his own name. Over nearly two decades, the duo built a strong identity in the space between house and techno, known for a warm, deep sound that stood out on dancefloor

An eight-hour DJ marathon in Jeddah powered entirely by the Lucid Gravity. Lucid Group has set a new Guinness World Records™ title after using its Lucid Gravity Grand Touring to power an eight-hour electronic music performance in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Organized with Saudi electronic music duo Dish Dash, the event brought together 61 DJs, with all mixers, speakers and production equipment running exclusively on electricity supplied by the SUV. The performance established a new

The Seattle producer's latest release showcases his evolving approach to melodic electronic music. Seattle-based producer Cosovo is back with "Stellar Polytonality", his latest release on Italy's respected electronic imprint Natura Viva. Known for blending indie dance, melodic house and techno, Cosovo continues to refine a sound built around hypnotic rhythms, cinematic textures, and melodies that work just as well on the dancefloor as they do in a home listening session. Land

A first collaboration where precise electronics and orchestral elements meet, unfolding into a track that resists fixed form and expectation. After establishing themselves individually on the Labo T. roster, Aalson and Polygraph come together for the first time on "Uncoded", a collaboration that reflects a shared interest in pushing beyond familiar creative boundaries. Rather than following the conventions of melodic electronic music, "Uncoded" finds its identity in the balan

A melodic electronic cut where afro-inspired grooves, cinematic textures, and understated emotion move in the same direction. Miami-based producer SOYER joins the IDYLIA roster with "Safe With Us", a melodic electronic track shaped by progressive influences, afro-inspired rhythms, and a cinematic sense of space. Instead of relying on oversized drops or constant intensity, the production grows at its own pace. Deep percussion, carefully layered synths, and expressive vocals cr

With fresh music arriving across multiple labels, Joanna Coelho continues to shape her own path through the harder side of electronic music. Joanna Coelho has spent the past months in the studio refining her sound, and the results are now arriving through a series of releases that move between acid, schranz and harder techno. Released on June 19 via Pyro Records, "Feel the Acid" lives up to its name with a driving acid groove, hard bounce influences and an intense vocal that

A new club-focused version of the 2026 FIFA anthem brings together latin pop, afrobeats and electronic production. Clean Bandit have released the official remix of "Dai Dai", the 2026 FIFA World Cup anthem performed by Shakira and Burna Boy. Out now via Sony Music Latin, the new version reworks the global hit with a dancefloor-driven edge while staying true to the character of the original. The British trio bring their signature production style to the track, weaving together

The American duo reshape the track into a stripped, atmospheric piece for Embassy One’s "The Beauty Of It All" remix series. Dirtwire return with a new take on "Mesmerized" originally by Monolink, as part of the ongoing remix series from Embassy One. Following earlier reinterpretations by Maxi Meraki, Yamagucci and Curol, this new version shifts the focus away from club functionality. Instead of pushing rhythm forward, Dirtwire pull the track inward. "Mesmerized" is reduced t

Bucie’s classic returns in a new version by Non Grata, blending afro house legacy with modern club sounds on Madorasindahouse. Over ten years after its original release, Bucie’s "Get Over It" returns in a new version courtesy of Greek producer Non Grata, out now on Madorasindahouse. The track remains anchored by Bucie’s unmistakable vocal, a defining element of South African house that has travelled far beyond its origins. The original still holds strong with over 20 million

A collaboration built on subtle tension, warm synths and slow-burning dancefloor energy. Sunora continue to expand the world around their recently launched imprint SUNCTURE with the release of "Sunset to Sunrise", a new collaboration with Kapir, the latest artist to join the label’s growing roster. Built around rolling rhythms, warm synth lines and a subtle sense of progression, the track sits comfortably between indie dance and melodic house. It reflects the direction Sunora

The San Francisco-based producer transforms one of America’s most notorious landmarks into the setting for the first-ever DJ set recorded inside Alcatraz, accompanied by the release of her new three-track EP on Dark City Music. Some places belong to history. Others become symbols. And then there are spaces that, through art, take on an entirely new meaning. That is exactly what Elegie has achieved with "Inner Escape from Alcatraz", an ambitious project that brings together mu

Sónar returns to Barcelona in 2026 for its 33rd edition, taking place from 18 to 20 June. Over more than three decades, the festival has become one of Europe’s most important meeting points for electronic music, club culture and digital creativity, without losing its ability to look forward. As in previous years, the programme will also include Sónar+D, Sónar Kids and OFFSónar, expanding the event beyond the main festival and bringing talks, technology, family activities and

Breaking out of a small, isolated scene is one thing—building that scene from the ground up is something else entirely. That’s the context behind Visac’s rise: a DJ and producer who turned the limitations of La Palma into the starting point of a steadily expanding career. From launching his own festival to landing international bookings and releasing music on a record label, his trajectory reflects a hands-on, self-made approach that continues to open new doors well beyond th

Sound Waves returns to Esmoriz on July 11 for its 21st anniversary edition, reinforcing its position as one of the most consistent and influential hard techno events in Europe. Over the years it has evolved into a large-scale gathering that goes beyond the idea of a traditional festival, and this edition continues that format with 21 hours of uninterrupted music spread across two stages. From Saturday afternoon through to Sunday, the structure is designed to keep a constant f

A nocturnal rite where myth, sound and the body fall into shadow, opening the first chapter of a new audiovisual cycle Chilean filmmaker and musician Nicolás Orion returns with "DÆMON": Chapter I – Medea, the new video from his electronic project Nicoorion. Directed by Lucas de la Vega in his debut, the piece launches a dark symbolic world shaped by myth, body and transformation. Rather than retelling Medea’s story in a direct way, the video treats the myth as a physical and

MYR reaches catalogue number 40 with a warm, percussive cut that keeps Goeran Meyer’s label moving on its own path. For its 40th release, MYR returns with "Bring The Juice" by label founder Goeran Meyer — a record that reflects the imprint’s steady growth and distinct musical direction since 2016. Built around a warm, rolling groove, the EP moves with ease between organic house, melodic depth and subtle afro-leaning rhythms. Percussion sits at the centre of the arrangement, g

DIO lands in Hersonissos with a summer programme of international DJs, sunset rituals and beachfront celebrations from June 18 to August 31. From June 18 to August 31, DIO returns to Hersonissos for its 2026 summer season, bringing a fresh take on beach culture to the Cretan coast. Set on a private stretch of beachfront overlooking the Cretan Sea, the venue will host names including Afrojack, Double Touch, Space Motion, Joezi, & Friends, Eran Hersh, Maanqi, Freddy Moreira, Ja

Innellea’s full EDC Las Vegas 2026 set lands on YouTube, capturing a raw Quantum Valley performance built on unreleased music, German live vocals, Heelys, and hand-burned CD-ROMs. Innellea has released the full YouTube stream of his EDC Las Vegas 2026 performance, giving fans a complete look at a Quantum Valley set that felt less like a standard festival appearance and more like a personal statement. The German artist turned one of EDC’s biggest electronic stages into somethi

A sunlit rework of Vangelis meets a darker, slow-burning club cut on Madorasindahouse. Atsou and Marc Gonen link up for the first time on "Let’s Celebrate", a new two-track EP released via Madorasindahouse. Rooted in Afro-leaning grooves and polished house textures, the record moves between daytime warmth and late-night tension without losing its sense of flow. The opening cut, "Let It Happen", is the EP’s focal point: a bright reinterpretation of a piece by Vangelis, the Osc

Two new Plasmatique releases shaped by emotion, momentum and melodic techno impact. Plasmatique’s latest chapter arrives in two distinct but connected forms: "Shine", a melodic techno anthem driven by devotion and emotional lift, and a reimagined version of "Tomorrow", reshaped with greater force, movement and club pressure. "Shine" carries a simple but powerful message: Whatever happens — I will shine for you. It feels less like a statement and more like a vow. Built around

A new printed chapter built around exclusive interviews, fresh charts, sharp reviews, and key stories from the electronic music world. From EDX and Konvex to the sounds, names, and events shaping the season ahead. The third printed issue of Melodic Dancers arrives between the last rush of spring and the first heat of summer, bringing together the sounds, stories, releases, and events shaping the electronic scene right now. On the main cover, we welcome EDX with an exclusive 8

Sideral walks us through the energy, atmosphere and personal vision behind "Selva Floresta". Sideral is back with "Selva Floresta", his new EP released on April 30 via HABITAT. The record arrives as another strong chapter in the artist’s path, shaped by his instinct for melodic house, techno, and detailed atmospheric work. Over time, Sideral has built a sound that moves between club pressure and emotion without losing focus. Tracks like "Trills" and "Colossal" have helped def

PEREZO links back up with Nuvu for a light but driving track, caught somewhere between the club, the voice, and late-summer melancholy. PEREZO returns with "Another Day", a new collaboration with Nuvu, released via Disco Halal. The single follows their 2025 track "Make Love" and brings the two Tel Aviv artists back together for a polished, vocal-led cut built around groove, melody, and a warm club sensibility. The track combines PEREZO’s house, indie-electro, and disco-leanin

Emerging with their own imprint, the duo open a new chapter with Echoes of Light and a focus on instinct-driven house music. Emerging electronic duo Sunora step into a new phase with the launch of their own label, SUNCTURE. The imprint opens with "Echoes of Light", a three-track EP created alongside FunkT!de. Rather than overcomplicating things, SUNCTURE is built as a space for instinct-driven releases — music that leans on groove, subtle emotion and atmosphere. That approach

"ALGO TÚ" evolves: new remixes push the track into the electronic scene. " ALGO TÚ ", released by Sony Music Latin in March 2026, returns with two new remixes by Shimza and Indira Paganotto , reworking the original track by Shakira and Beéle for the global electronic circuit. After its release, the song quickly stood out for blending pop with traditional Colombian elements. Its debut at Zócalo di Città del Messico , performed in front of a massive crowd, marked a defini

When it comes to shaping the sound of modern club culture, few artists have left as strong a mark as Honey Dijon. Known for her fearless mixing of electronic, soul, and R&B influences, she is now preparing to release her highly anticipated new album, "NightLife". Scheduled for April 17, 2026, the project promises to showcase her signature energy and creativity, while featuring a range of collaborations with some of today’s most exciting voices in music. US DJ and producer Hon

As Miami Music Week 2026 approaches, the city is preparing for one of its most talked-about events: The Soundgarden Cruise. Set against the shimmering waters of Biscayne Bay, this exclusive yacht party will see two legends of underground electronic music, Dubfire and Nick Warren, share the decks for the very first time in a historic back-to-back set. Fans can expect an unforgettable afternoon of music, energy, and connection on the iconic South Beach Lady Yacht, as Miami tran

At Alexandra Palace, British producer Fred Again created an unforgettable moment by pausing his set to reveal a previously unheard track by Harry Styles. The song, a delicate and intimate ballad, contrasted sharply with the high-energy electronic beats of the night, instantly capturing the attention of the audience. In just a few seconds, fans were treated to a rare glimpse of Styles’ new material ahead of his upcoming album, "Kiss All The Time, Disco Occasionally", sparking

A debut three-way link-up arriving via Interstellar Recordings, pairing club pressure with a more introspective vocal-led core. The avant-garde electronic duo Mia Mendi returns with " Lights Don’t Lie ", out April 17, 2026 via Interstellar Recordings on Insomniac . The track marks a first-time three-way collaboration with TH;EN and Blake Light , built from a year of growing creative alignment. " Lights Don’t Lie " leans into contrast: driving, club-ready momentum set again

A deep, evolving groove marking Bracci’s latest sonic statement. The Italian DJ and producer Giorgio Bracci returns with his new single " No Matter ", via Honirika Music and co-authored with Dino Barretta. The track, out April 3rd, is a refined Tech House cut designed for late-night club settings and immersive dancefloor experiences. Built on crisp percussion, deep rolling basslines, and hypnotic grooves, " No Matter " creates a fluid and evolving energy that keeps the list

The Italian success story expands with a new Spanish interpretation. Samurai Jay continues his international rise with the release of " Obsesión ", the Spanish version of his Sanremo 2026 hit " Ossessione ", performed at the Festival di Sanremo . The single is now officially out on all platforms and is accompanied by its official music video. The track features Naiara , winner of Operación Triunfo , one of the most promising new voices in Spanish pop. The collaboration stre

A personal 18-track album from John 00 Fleming, shaped by 40 years of music and a dedication to long-form electronic storytelling. British electronic music pioneer John 00 Fleming returns with " The Lost Tribe ", an 18-track artist album set for release in April via his label JOOF Recordings . The project marks a major milestone, coinciding with 40 years behind the decks. The album rejects short-form, algorithm-driven production in favour of long, immersive compositions des

A refined twelve-track album blending emotional depth, club energy, and over two decades of electronic music mastery. Berlin-based DJ and producer Oliver Koletzki returns with his twelfth studio album, " 12 ", released via his long-standing label Stil vor Talent in digital formats and as a 2x12 gatefold vinyl. " 12 " marks a refined and deeply considered milestone in Koletzki ’s career, spanning over two decades in electronic music. Across twelve tracks, he balances introsp

Some artists build careers. Others build gravity. Donnerstag belongs in the second category. Born in the United States in the 1970s to a heavily European influenced family, and raised just outside New York Cit y, Donnerstag came up at a moment when electronic music was still writing its modern vocabulary. That dual perspective, American edge paired with deep European sensibility, still shapes everything he does. His records carry emotional precision and club level force in

In a music landscape where live experiences are constantly evolving, few artists manage to blend sonic innovation with visual storytelling as seamlessly as Anyma. With the announcement of his ÆDEN World Tour 2026, the Italian DJ and producer is set to captivate audiences across the globe. From festival main stages to Ibiza’s legendary club nights, Anyma is redefining what it means to experience electronic music live, transforming each show into a fully immersive audiovisual a

Taiwanese singer-songwriter and producer Susan Style , now based in London , makes a striking entrance with her debut album " Only a Broken Heart Can Hold the World ", released on March 27 , 2026. Inspired by the idea of opening one’s heart to the world, the album transforms heartbreak into a source of personal growth and cultural exploration. The record traces Susan ’s emotional and physical move from Taipei to London , blending nostalgia, introspection, and new perspective

A boundless flow of electronics and vulnerability, where each track becomes skin, wound, and caress in the search for a love that is both necessary and deeply human. " Necessary Love " is an album conceived as a trajectory without interruptions or clear boundaries. Like a thought that shifts as it takes shape, the record moves between electronic pulses and silences charged with tension, transforming Dinkis ’ electronics into a cinematic and deeply human language. Each track e

Sound Waves Festival has grown far beyond the label of "festival". It is a pulse running through Portugal’s electronic music scene, a declaration of resilience, creativity, and boldness. From its earliest editions, it has championed hard techno and underground sounds, refusing to compromise for trends or mainstream appeal. Each edition carries its own story, shaped by the music, the artists, and the audience, creating nights that feel alive in every sense of the word. Sound

A soulful blend of pulsating rhythms and heartfelt melodies, inviting listeners to feel, move, and embrace their true selves. Italian duo Mario Navajo & Ëyris return with " Make Me ", a track that merges contemporary soundscapes with a deep emotional core. The song invites listeners to feel openly, move instinctively, and embrace authenticity without compromise. From the first note, " Make Me " captivates with lush melodies and dynamic rhythms. The production balances intro

A gospel legend’s voice meets 90s house grooves in a euphoric, soul-soaked club anthem. Dekova pays tribute to the legendary LaShun Pace with " Another Day’s ", a 90s-inspired house track that fuses gospel emotion with dancefloor energy. Pace ’s iconic vocals shine over uplifting chords, deep basslines, and euphoric breakdowns that lift the club into near-mystical territory, bridging the spiritual and the ecstatic in one unforgettable moment. This isn’t just a rework—it’s a

When snow-capped peaks meet electronic music, magic happens. Every spring, Alpe d’Huez transforms into a winter wonderland for Tomorrowland Winter , one of the world’s most celebrated electronic music festivals. From March 21 to 28 , 2026 , thousands of fans from across the globe will gather at this iconic French ski resort, where every slope, plaza, and mountaintop stage pulses with energy. Crisp mountain air, panoramic views, and sparkling snow create a dramatic backdrop

The final chapter of NINETOZERO turns sound and silence into a personal journey back to zero. Italian producer Enrico Sangiuliano closes his conceptual NINETOZERO project with " Absence ", the final EP in the series and the symbolic endpoint of a creative countdown designed as a finite cycle. Released on his ephemeral imprint, the project marks the return to zero and the closure of the label. NINETOZERO is structured around stages of creation, reflection, and transformatio

Ibiza is gearing up for a night to remember this June, as the acclaimed hyperclub UNVRS welcomes superstar Peggy Gou for a one-night-only event titled Midnight Lobster Club. This will mark her first performance at the venue since its closing party last October, and anticipation is already building among electronic music fans. With special guests yet to be revealed and a production designed entirely for the occasion, the night promises to blend talent, atmosphere, and surprise