Second issue printed with Donnerstag on the cover
- Mar 16
- 3 min read
The second printed issue of Melodic Dancers, spotlighting the sounds and artists shaping 2026. Where floors ignite, emotions run deep, and electronic music takes center stage.
There are moments in the life of a music scene when everything seems to move at once. New sounds emerge, established artists reinvent themselves, fresh talent begins to write its own story, and the culture of the dancefloor keeps transforming—without ever losing its pulse: the connection between music, people, and emotion.
This second printed issue of Melodic Dancers arrives right in that current of motion.
With spring 2026 arriving, electronic music is again in a moment of striking evolution. Dancefloors have become spaces of discovery and shared experience, productions are reaching increasingly cinematic heights, and artists across the globe are redefining what it means to craft music that lives both in clubs and in private moments.
This issue captures that energy—a crossroads of now, vision, and momentum.
On the cover, we feature Donnerstag, an artist who has steadily carved out a lasting presence in melodic techno and progressive circles. With a catalog full of standout releases, numerous Beatport chart successes, and a sound that balances emotional depth with kinetic energy, Donnerstag has proven himself one of the most consistent and respected names in contemporary melodic electronic music. His productions, international remixes, and global tours continue to demonstrate a rare blend of precision, feeling, and authority on the floor.
Alongside our cover story, the back cover features an exclusive interview with Diass, whose trajectory in the current scene is increasingly compelling and worth following.
Within these pages, you’ll also find intimate conversations with the next generation of producers and DJs pushing boundaries in electronic music: Luca Belluco, Vittilucchi, Azpecialguest, Heroine, Pornbugs, Papfay, Sebastian Park, Javi Row, and Jarel Gomes.
Our editorial section dives into the most exciting currents of the season: the global ÆDEN WORLD TOUR 2026 by Anyma, the meeting of giants Dubfire and Nick Warren aboard The Soundgarden Cruise, Honey Dijon announcing her new album "NightLife", and the eagerly awaited summer event [UNVRS] Ibiza led by Peggy Gou.
We also explore the latest creative chapters from Fred Again, who teased an unreleased track from Harry Styles’s upcoming album, and the artistic evolution of Dinkis with his album "Nevessary Love".
Music remains at the heart of this issue. You’ll find exclusive charts featuring Musumeci, Bákayan, Khainz, Dinkis, FAE, REVOL, and Abstraal, alongside a wide range of reviews spanning techno, melodic, house, and experimental electronic crossovers.
Among the releases dissected are works from Adam Beyer, Westbam, Richard Butler, Rafa Barrios, Supernova, Nita, Benny Benassi, Upercent, and many others shaping the current scene.
Our tech section turns the spotlight on the new Korg Phase8 hardware, a device set to attract attention from producers and performers worldwide.
Finally, we cover the season’s standout events: from the return of Sound Waves Invites in Porto to the alpine spectacle of Tomorrowland Winter in Alpe d'Huez, where electronic music meets the mountains in one of the most breathtaking festival settings on the planet.
This second printed issue of Melodic Dancers is more than a compilation of interviews, news, and reviews—it’s a snapshot of where electronic culture is heading: a culture that evolves, blends influences, and builds fresh connections between artists, audiences, and spaces.
If there is a single thread tying all these stories together, it is the same one Donnerstag speaks of: music as an invisible strand weaving hearts and minds into one collective work of art.
And it is precisely that thread that guides us as well.
