Dance Music Roundup: Legal Battles, Chart-Topping Hits, and Fresh Releases
This week in the world of dance music saw Steve Aoki facing a class-action lawsuit over his partnership with MetaZoo, while Calvin Harris won $13.5 million in a legal battle with his former business manager. Robyn shared her thoughts on Elon Musk, Splice revealed its top genres of 2025, and ABBA scored its first No. 1 on a Billboard dance chart with "Gold: Greatest Hits." To cap it off, here are the best new dance projects of the week.
Skrillex released a new ambient EP titled "Kora," featuring collaborators like Whitearmor and swedm®. The experimental project is best enjoyed with high-quality headphones to appreciate its intricate sound design and punchy moments. "Kora" is available on OWSLA/Atlantic Recording Corporation.
Electropop artist Slayyyter dropped "Dance...," a pulsing track that beckons listeners to hit the dancefloor. The song blends French touch elements with an ominous vibe, showcasing Slayyyter's signature style. Don't miss the stylish music video that complements the track's energy.
Ohio's Crankdat continues to make waves in the bass music scene with his latest release, "Movement." The heavy dubstep track, featuring vocals from Linney, is a headbanging anthem that showcases Crankdat's production prowess. "Movement" is out now on Crank It Up! Records.
Illenium, Bastille, and Dabin teamed up for "Feel Alive," the eighth single from Illenium's upcoming album. The track embodies Illenium's signature future bass sound, with anthemic builds and drops. The song is part of the extensive 19-track tracklist for the album, featuring collaborations with artists like Kid Cudi and Zeds Dead.
Shimza and Elderbrook joined forces for "Falling," an Afro house track that combines scintillating percussion with big synths and singalong vocals. The collaboration showcases the best of both artists' styles and is released on Helix Records.
Canadian duo Flight School delivered "Up2Night," an electro banger featuring Australian vocalist Gigi Russ. The track's textural and driving sound is sure to get listeners moving on the dancefloor. "Up2Night" is available on Palm Tree Records.
In conclusion, this week brought a mix of legal battles, chart-topping achievements, and exciting new dance music releases. Stay tuned for more updates and fresh tracks in the world of dance music.