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Mark Ronson and Australian production duo FNZ won the best remixed recording Grammy Award for their take on Sabrina Carpenter’s “Espresso.” The edit won over a slew of remixers, including Kaytranada; David Guetta; A.G. Cook; and Alex Antaeus Footsteps and Mrmyish. The win marks Ronson’s ninth Grammy win, from a total 18 nominations going back […]
Charli XCX is livin’ that life, with her ferocious “Von Dutch” winning the Grammy for best dance pop recording at the 2025 awards and her year-defining Brat winning for best dance/electronic album. Charli was not present at the Grammy Premiere Ceremony to accept the award, with the song’s producer Finn Keane accepting for dance pop recording […]
Justice‘s “Neverender” won the Grammy Award for best dance/electronic recording at the 67th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday (Feb. 2) in Los Angeles. The French duo triumphed in a stacked category, beating out Disclosure’s “She’s Gone, Dance On,” Four Tet’s “Loved,” Fred Again.. & Baby Keem’s “Leavemealone” and Kaytranada’s “Witchy” featuring Childish Gambino. The win […]
This week in dance music: Jim Barron and Chris Todd of Crazy P reflected on the band’s new album and recent loss of its frontwoman Danielle Moore, a new track from Marshmello and The Jonas Brothers debuted on Hot Dance/Electronic Songs, Peggy Gou, John Summit, Solomun and more were announced as openers for the final four shows from Anyma at Sphere, Charli XCX remarked that she “wasn’t even on the Grammys’ radar” before her chart-smashing Brat, Shygirl was among our LGBTQ+ artists to watch in 2025, and after two years off, Dirtybird Campout announced that it’s returning in partnership with NorCal’s longstanding Northern Nights festival.
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And beyond, all we need is music. Sweet sweet music. These are the best new dance tracks of the week.
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Jamie xx feat. Erykah Badu, “F.U.”
Having worked on recordings of Gil-Scott Heron, Robyn and Radiohead, collaborating with bonafide legends is not unusual for James Smith, aka Jamie xx. On “F.U”, the British producer teams up with the first lady of neo-soul, Erykah Badu, using a “fully improvised” freestyle vocal recording of Badu from “a Primavera afterparty in Barcelona” in 2019, says Smith in an Instagram post. A departure from Badu’s traditionally emotional, expressive vocals, we hear her rhyming and bellowing over a loose acid house beat with a tension designed for dancing. The music video for “F.U” dropped in line with the release of In Waves (Deluxe Edition) on 29 January, on which the single is featured. “I’m so happy that she is a part of In Waves,” adds Smith. “Thank you, Erykah!”
Gryffin x Kaskade feat. Nu-La, “In My Head”
Channeling the fashionable sound of his collaborator and fellow Illini John Summit, the venerable Kaskade partners up with California’s Gryffin and nu-comer vocalist Nu La for another uplifting melodic techno ballad. The dramatic, emotional build-up of “In My Head” is heightened by Nu La’s soaring vocal, which sings “When you’re gone / You’re still living in my head” before we’re hit with a thumping kick, a growling bassline and piercing synth lead. Released on 10K Projects, “In My Head” follows a handful of tongue-in-cheek TikToks and IG snaps from Gryffin and Kaskade in the studio, letting fans know that, despite the intensity of “In My Head,” the duo still seem to be having a blast together.
Whipped Cream, Careline
The Canadian producer releases her new EP Careline, a six song affair that includes a trio of previously released singles (including the Memba collab “Redline”) and altogether demonstrates a dark, sleek evolution for the artist born Caroline Cecil. Standouts include “Love the Night Away,” a luscious and glimmering peaktime production with airy vocals and a galloping hard techno flourish. “A year and a half ago, I realized I was sitting on a whole world of house and techno tracks,” the producer writes of he project. “I had this vision — Careline, a secret side project, a new alias. But when I wrapped the first master, it hit me… Careline wasn’t separate from Whipped Cream. —this would be the next chapter of Whipped Cream. And I’ve never been more sure of anything.” The project is out on Boom Records.
Anotr, On a Trip
“We rent a house in the middle of nowhere, surround ourselves with nature, and invite friends, family, and musicians to connect. We go for walks, make dinner, and talk a lot. The studio is always there when we feel like it, and the music comes from a place of want, not need,” Dutch duo Anotr say in a joint statement about the creation process behind their second studio album, On a Trip. As the title insinuates, the creative nature hangs were also “fueled by psilocybin mushrooms,” and you can hear the depth and brightness of that perception shifting fuel all over the project, particularly its Afro-infused track “Falling Feels Like Flying,” which is gifted with vocals from the Kabusa Oriental Choir.
Rebūke & deadmau5 feat. Ed Graves, “Endless”
The music video for Rebūke & deadmau5’s “Endless” (also featuring Ed Graves) is stunning. The “Cyberpunk 2077” videogame aesthetic impeccably complements the song’s homage to ’90s trance and techno, with its rolling bassline and gated synths — naturally, the video’s protagonist ends up in nightclub where “a transcendence occurs,” says a statement from Rebūke’s World of Era label. Following Rebūke’s 2018 remix of ‘mau5’s “Not Exactly”, the pair’s new track “Endless” marks their first true collaboration, with Rebūke’s praising his collaborator as “a constant source of inspiration.” The original fate of “Endless” was an instrumental release, until a last-minute conversation with songwriter Melissa De Kleine and Graves led to a vocal recording over the track within 12 hours. That session, says Rebuke, is what “brought the track to life.”
After two years off, Dirtybird Campout will return this summer in partnership with NorCal’s longstanding Northern Nights festival.
The two indie festivals will unite for the new hybrid event, officially titled Dirtybird Campout x Northern Nights, on July 18-20 at Cook’s Valley Campground, roughly 200 miles north of San Francisco. Launched in 2015, Dirtybird Campout is an offshoot of the Dirtybird label, the influential electronic imprint founded by producer Claude VonStroke in 2005 and acquired by indie label, distributor and publisher EMPIRE in 2022.
“As the label was undergoing a leadership change under EMPIRE, it was important for us to take a step back and plan for the next evolution of the brand and the fan experience,” Moody Jones, general manager at EMPIRE and Dirtybird tells Billboard of the festival’s off years. “We knew we had to bring it back, and we know how much the fans have missed it, so it was a matter of timing it right.”
Tickets for Dirtybird Campout x Northern Nights are on sale now, with the lineup to be announced in the coming months.
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Northern Nights co-founder Andrew Borgelt says the collaboration “came together naturally” after the teams were introduced by a mutual colleague this past November. “From our very first conversation,” Borgelt continues, “it was clear that we shared a deep connection within the same music community. Throughout the process, both teams remained aligned on a shared vision — ensuring that each brand’s voice was authentically represented while seamlessly merging the essence of both festivals.”
As such, Dirtybird Campout x Northern Nights will feature signature Campout programming including camp games and activities along with Northern Nights’ standard offerings including its integration of cannabis culture. The event happens in the middle of Northern California’s so-called Emerald Triangle (the United States’ largest cannabis producing region made up of Humboldt, Mendocino and Trinity Counties) and has been a forerunner in offering legal cannabis retail and consumption areas.
Both events have historically booked indie, underground and left of center electronic music, with that vibe expected to continue in 2025.
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Happening since 2013, Northern Nights takes place at Cook’s Valley Campground, which provides attendees access to the Eel River and an opportunity to party amid the redwoods. Northern Nights’ director of marketing and sales Matthew Whitlock says the new event will still provide “the signature Northern Nights experience, with the magic of the redwoods, our commitment to music, art and cannabis culture, and that intimate festival energy.
“But with Dirtybird in the mix,” he continues, “expect a whole new level of immersive fun — campout vibes, themed stages and the iconic Dirtybird Campout color games. This isn’t a takeover; it’s a collaboration of two beloved festival cultures, creating something fresh, bold, and unforgettable.”
“It’s no secret that the festival business is going through a challenging time right now, with higher tickets, rising costs and the recycled lineups contributing to subpar experiences,” Jones continues. “We only wanted to bring back Campout if we could provide the same experience in a sustainable way, without compromising on the core values we’re known for. With our Northern Nights partnership we found a way to accomplish all of that and couldn’t be happier with the synergy. Northern Nights has booked Dirtybird artists as headliners almost every year, and with our partnership, they have been one of our biggest supporters.”
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After a banner year for queer pop music in 2024, Billboard takes a look at which LGBTQ+ artists fans should keep an eye on this year.
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Charli XCX is riding the Brat wave all the way to this year’s Grammys, where she’s nominated for seven awards — and she’s fully aware that she owes it all to the album that made her a household name. In a W Magazine cover story published Thursday (Jan. 30), the pop star reflected on picking […]
A crew of marquee artists will play in support of Anyma during the artist’s final dates at Sphere in Las Vegas in February and March. On Wednesday (Jan. 29), the venue announced that Bosnian German favorite Solomun and American producer Layla Benitez will open on Feb. 27, South Korean phenom Peggy Gou and German mainstay […]
Drum’n’bass duo Chase & Status have been revealed as the latest headliner for London’s All Points East festival on Aug. 16. They join previously announced performers for the two-weekend event including The Maccabees, RAYE and Barry Can’t Swim. Billed as the latest instalment in their RTRN II DANCE series, the duo will curate a day’s […]
The electronic music-focused Los Angeles wildfire relief benefit happening on Wednesday (Jan. 29) in L.A. has announced a stacked lineup.
Take place at The Bellwether, L.A. Gives Back: Fire Relief will feature sets from artists including AC Slater and Chris Lorenzo, Alice Glass, Chrome Sparks, Corey Sizemore, Goddollars, Ladies of Leisure, Love Bailey, Miss Tosh, Niohuru X, Paradise, Richie Panic, Spank Rock, Thee Mike B, Tech Grl, Walker & Royce, Poolside and more, including a group of acts who won’t be announced until they step onstage. Visuals will be provided by Strange Loop. See the complete lineup below.
Additionally, a livestream pre-show will feature performances exclusive to the stream from Sylvan Esso, Fat Tony, Marc Rebillet The Bob Baker Marionette Theater and more. The livestream will be hosted by Reggie Watts, Hannah Rad, Jesse Camp, Avita Ash and Samantha Urbani.
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The L.A. Gives Back: Fire Relief livestream will stream on the event’s website and through Billboard’s YouTube channel along with Brownies and Lemonade’s Twitch, VEEPS and on ON AIR from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m., starting on the evening of Jan. 29.
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Tickets for the 18+ live show, beginning at 7 p.m. at The Bellwether, are available here, with 100% of the proceeds going to the California Fire Foundation, MusiCares, Anti-Recidivism Coalition and the Pasadena Humane Society.
L.A. Gives Back: Fire Relief is being organized by IHEARTCOMIX, Brownies & Lemonade, Another Planet Entertainment (which owns The Bellwether) and Teragram. Organizers also include a fleet of L.A.’s most crucial electronic event organizers including A Club Called Rhonda, Emo Night, Ninja Tune, Mad Decent, Pangea Sound, Electric Feels, Lights Down Low, Shrek Rave and Production Club. The event also features support from Fortress Entertainment, Little Cinema, Little Secret, and Restless Nites.
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