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Album of the year 2025: Fred again.. USB002

At a time when most albums disappear a week after release, USB002 refused to do that. Fred again.. kept the conversation going for ten weeks straight, turning a simple release into a moment the whole scene stayed locked into.

What really elevates USB002 is the idea behind the USB concept itself. Fred doesn’t treat this series like a fixed album. He treats it like a real USB stick. Something that keeps evolving. Tracks get added, updated, and reshaped over time, just like a DJ constantly refreshing their folders before gigs. The USB series is essentially Fred’s DJ brain on display. These tracks feel like tools pulled straight from a USB stick before a set, not polished singles designed to sit on their own.

The rollout of USB002 made that idea even stronger. Ten tracks. Ten weeks. Ten cities. Every week, Fred released a new track and played a live show in a different city or country, using a photo from that night as the artwork. That’s such a simple but powerful concept. The album didn’t just drop. It unfolded in real time.

From a fan perspective, it was genius. For ten weeks straight, people stayed locked in. Guessing where he would show up next. Watching clips from each show. Waiting for the next track to land. The conversation never stopped, and it never felt forced. As a release strategy, it’s one of the most unique and effective ideas we’ve seen in electronic music in years.

Musically, ''USB002'' is Fred again.. fully locked into club mode. This isn’t emotional storytelling like the actual life albums. It’s the tight drums, heavy but controlled low end, and arrangements that leave space instead of overloading the listener. That restraint is something producers really notice. These tracks breathe, and that’s why they hit.

From a production standpoint, the album is extremely well made. The mixes are punchy without being overcooked. The bass translates cleanly. The drums cut through without sounding harsh. You can hear that these tracks were tested live and adjusted accordingly. Drops land exactly when they should. Nothing feels accidental.

Vocals are used like instruments rather than focal points. Chopped, looped, and pushed into the rhythm. This makes the tracks incredibly DJ friendly. They blend easily, sit well in long sets, and still have a clear identity. Again, this feels like someone thinking as a DJ first.

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''USB002'' also reinforces something important about Fred again.. as an artist. Beyond the emotional projects and viral moments, he genuinely understands club culture. This feels like music made by someone who DJs constantly and knows how tracks are actually used, not someone imagining it from the outside.

Calling ''USB002'' Album of the Year isn’t about hype. It’s about execution. The music works. The production is sharp. The concept was original and perfectly aligned with the sound. For ten weeks, Fred kept the scene watching while delivering club records that hold up on their own.

In a year full of loud, messy, forgettable dance releases, ''USB002'' cuts through by being disciplined and functional. It doesn’t chase attention. It earns it.

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Άμπουμ της χρονιάς 2025: Fred again.. USB002

Σε μια εποχή που τα περισσότερα άλμπουμ εξαφανίζονται μέσα σε μία εβδομάδα από την κυκλοφορία τους, το ''USB002'' αρνήθηκε να ακολουθήσει αυτόν τον κύκλο. Ο Fred again.. κράτησε τη συζήτηση ζωντανή για δέκα συνεχόμενες εβδομάδες, μετατρέποντας μια απλή κυκλοφορία σε ένα γεγονός στο οποίο ολόκληρη η σκηνή παρέμεινε προσηλωμένη.

Αυτό που πραγματικά απογειώνει το ''USB002'' είναι η ίδια η ιδέα πίσω από το USB concept. Ο Fred δεν αντιμετωπίζει αυτή τη σειρά σαν ένα σταθερό, ολοκληρωμένο άλμπουμ. Τη βλέπει σαν ένα πραγματικό USB stick. Κάτι που εξελίσσεται συνεχώς. Κομμάτια προστίθενται, αλλάζουν, προσαρμόζονται με τον χρόνο, όπως ακριβώς ένας DJ ανανεώνει διαρκώς τους φακέλους του πριν από κάθε set. Η σειρά USB είναι ουσιαστικά ο DJ εγκέφαλος του Fred σε κοινή θέα. Τα tracks μοιάζουν με εργαλεία βγαλμένα κατευθείαν από ένα USB πριν από ένα set και όχι με γυαλισμένα singles φτιαγμένα για να σταθούν μόνα τους.

Το rollout του ''USB002'' έκανε αυτή την ιδέα ακόμα πιο δυνατή. Δέκα κομμάτια. Δέκα εβδομάδες. Δέκα πόλεις. Κάθε εβδομάδα κυκλοφορούσε ένα νέο track και ταυτόχρονα έπαιζε live σε διαφορετική πόλη ή χώρα, χρησιμοποιώντας μια φωτογραφία από εκείνη τη βραδιά ως artwork. Μια απλή αλλά εξαιρετικά δυνατή σύλληψη. Το άλμπουμ δεν κυκλοφόρησε απλώς. Ξεδιπλώθηκε σε πραγματικό χρόνο.

Από την πλευρά των fans, ήταν ιδιοφυές. Για δέκα εβδομάδες ο κόσμος έμενε συνεχώς συντονισμένος. Προσπαθούσε να μαντέψει ποια θα είναι η επόμενη πόλη. Έβλεπε βίντεο από κάθε show. Περίμενε το επόμενο κομμάτι. Η κουβέντα δεν σταμάτησε ποτέ και το σημαντικότερο είναι ότι δεν ένιωσε ποτέ στημένο. Ως στρατηγική κυκλοφορίας, είναι από τις πιο μοναδικές και αποτελεσματικές ιδέες που έχουμε δει στην ηλεκτρονική μουσική τα τελευταία χρόνια.

Μουσικά, το ''USB002'' βρίσκει τον Fred again.. απόλυτα κλειδωμένο σε club mode. Δεν υπάρχει εδώ συναισθηματική αφήγηση όπως στα Actual Life. Υπάρχουν tight drums, βαρύ αλλά ελεγχόμενο low end και arrangements που αφήνουν χώρο αντί να πνίγουν τον ακροατή. Αυτή η αυτοσυγκράτηση είναι κάτι που ξεχωρίζει. Τα tracks αναπνέουν και γι’ αυτό λειτουργούν.

Σε επίπεδο παραγωγής, το άλμπουμ είναι εξαιρετικά δουλεμένο. Τα mixes είναι δυνατά χωρίς να είναι υπερβολικά συμπιεσμένα. Το μπάσο μεταφράζεται καθαρά. Τα drums κόβουν χωρίς να γίνονται κουραστικά. Ακούγεται ξεκάθαρα ότι αυτά τα κομμάτια έχουν παιχτεί live και έχουν προσαρμοστεί ανάλογα. Τα drops έρχονται ακριβώς όταν πρέπει. Τίποτα δεν μοιάζει τυχαίο.

Τα φωνητικά χρησιμοποιούνται περισσότερο σαν όργανα παρά σαν κεντρικό στοιχείο. Κομμένα, λουπαρισμένα και ενσωματωμένα στο groove. Αυτό κάνει τα tracks εξαιρετικά DJ friendly. Στέκονται εύκολα σε μεγάλα sets και ταυτόχρονα διατηρούν τη δική τους ταυτότητα. Είναι ξεκάθαρο ότι εδώ σκέφτεται πρώτα ως DJ.

Το ''USB002'' επιβεβαιώνει και κάτι ακόμα σημαντικό για τον Fred again.. ως καλλιτέχνη. Πέρα από τα συναισθηματικά projects και τις viral στιγμές, καταλαβαίνει πραγματικά την club κουλτούρα. Αυτή η μουσική μοιάζει φτιαγμένη από κάποιον που παίζει συνεχώς και ξέρει πώς χρησιμοποιούνται τα tracks στην πράξη, όχι από κάποιον που το φαντάζεται θεωρητικά.

Το να αποκαλείται το ''USB002'' Album of the Year δεν έχει να κάνει με hype. Έχει να κάνει με την εκτέλεση. Η μουσική δουλεύει. Η παραγωγή είναι κοφτερή. Το concept ήταν πρωτότυπο και απόλυτα δεμένο με τον ήχο. Για δέκα εβδομάδες, ο Fred κράτησε ολόκληρη τη σκηνή σε εγρήγορση, παραδίδοντας club κομμάτια που στέκονται και μόνα τους.

Σε μια χρονιά γεμάτη θορυβώδεις, άναρχες και γρήγορα ξεχασμένες dance κυκλοφορίες, το USB002 ξεχωρίζει επειδή είναι πειθαρχημένο και λειτουργικό. Δεν κυνηγά την προσοχή. Την κερδίζει.

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The mysterious “Feel So Close” billboards weren't just a throwback. Calvin Harris is heading on his first North American headline tour, with 18 arena shows confirmed across the US and Canada in 2027.

Calvin Harris has officially announced his first North American headline tour, with 18 arena shows scheduled across the United States and Canada in spring 2027. The tour kicks off on April 1 at TD Garden in Boston and concludes on May 27 at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles.

Despite years of major festival appearances and club residencies across North America, this marks the Scottish superstar DJ and producer's first full headlining tour of the continent. And after weeks of speculation, the announcement finally explains the mysterious billboards that have been appearing across several cities.

Remember Those Calvin Harris Billboards? Now We Know Why.

Over the past week, billboards featuring a familiar message began appearing in cities including New York, Chicago, Houston, Seattle, San Diego, Toronto and Vancouver. Each carried a city-specific variation of the lyrics from Harris's 2011 hit “Feel So Close”, accompanied by a link to his official website.

There were no tour dates or official announcements, just a recognizable lyric and a website directing fans to sign up for updates. Naturally, speculation about a potential North American tour followed.

Now we know what it was all about.

The choice of “Feel So Close” was particularly fitting. Released fifteen years ago, the track remains one of Harris's most recognizable records and a defining anthem of the early 2010s electronic dance music era. For the generation that grew up with it, the campaign brought back some familiar memories before revealing what was coming next.

From Head Trip to a Full North American Tour

The announcement also arrives just days after Calvin Harris's performance at Head Trip Festival in Indio, California. Originally scheduled for Saturday, October 10, his appearance was moved to Sunday following severe weather that interrupted the festival's opening night.

His set included some of his biggest hits, from “Feel So Close” and “Sweet Nothing” to “We Found Love” and “How Deep Is Your Love”. He closed with Avicii's iconic “Levels”, a moment that brought the sound of the early 2010s firmly back into focus.

For many millennials, these are the tracks that soundtracked their introduction to electronic dance music. And while nostalgia is certainly part of the excitement surrounding the announcement, Harris has continued to build on that legacy. His more recent releases include “Blessings” with Clementine Douglas, “Ocean” with Jessie Reyez, “Release the Pressure” with Kasabian and “Satisfy” with Jazzy.

Following sold-out headline shows in the UK and Ireland and strong demand for his upcoming Australian tour, the 2027 North American run marks another major step in his live career.

Calvin Harris 2027 North American Tour Dates & Tickets

The 18-date tour will visit major arenas across the United States and Canada, including stops in Brooklyn, Toronto, Montreal, Chicago, Seattle and Vancouver.

Tickets will first become available through Reserved by Spotify on October 19 at 10 AM local time, with access for eligible US Spotify Premium subscribers.

The artist presale begins October 20 at 12 PM local time, while general ticket sales open October 22 at 12 PM local time.

Fans can register for artist presale access and find further ticket information through the official Calvin Harris website.

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From Fred again.. to KI/KI’s “5 HOURS”, these are thirteen more picks from the dancetoday crew and community - and the nights we would love to live in Greece.

Some names make you check the date before you check anything else. Others become even more tempting when you see who is joining them behind the decks, or what kind of set they are playing. Following Part 1, our crew and community’s wishlist continues with thirteen selections. The order is not a ranking, and previous Greek appearances do not rule anyone out. We are thinking about the artists, partnerships and formats that would give us a reason to make plans around the music.

FRED AGAIN.. - From Athens Pop-Ups to a Bigger Dream

Fred again.. has a special place in the hearts of the dancetoday crew and community. “Delilah (pull me out of this)” is part of why: songs that feel personal, even when thousands share them. Greece has already experienced that closeness through his intimate September 2024 show at Lake Vouliagmeni, previewing his album ten days, and his Latraac pop-up parties in Athens in May 2025. So, those small settings make us want a full live show here even more.

For an artist who sold out the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, a Greek concert on that scale once felt like a distant wish to us. Now, imagine Fred at Kallimarmaro. The iconic setting and room for his full production could make this a date Greek fans plan their year around, with fans travelling from abroad, too. We would love to see Athens become the destination for one of those Fred nights people wish they had been part of.

SKRILLEX - Nine Grammys, and Still Making Us Curious

Skrillex has nine Grammy wins, including “Rumble” with Fred again.. and Flowdan in 2024. But we hear his genius in the records: from “Bangarang” and his “Cinema” remix to the very different sound of “Rumble”, he keeps making unfamiliar ideas feel instantly recognisable. His 2026 collaboration with Chase & Status, “Essa Tá Quente”, keeps that curiosity alive.

A late Greek festival headline set would be our choice. His name has weight across generations, with earlier fans bringing memories and newer listeners arriving through recent collaborations. We would want the full range of his selections. With Skrillex, the reputation draws you in, but the curiosity about what he will do next makes you want to stay.

CHASE & STATUS - Drum & Bass With the Pull of a Headliner

Chase & Status won the 2024 BRIT Producer of the Year award, with records that explain their reach. “Baddadan”, made with Bou, and the UK Number One “BACKBONE” with Stormzy have taken their music beyond the regular drum & bass audience. A sold-out UK arena tour and their Milton Keynes National Bowl event show the scale they can command.

For Greece, we would want a festival headline DJ set, with the sound system and space that their bass-heavy music deserves. Their name could bring dedicated bass listeners together, while those hits give newcomers a reason to join them. The attraction is drum & bass presented as the main event, by an act with the stature to carry it.

STEVE ANGELLO B2B SEBASTIAN INGROSSO - A Shared History Worth Gathering For

We are huge Swedish House Mafia fans at dancetoday, so Steve Angello and Sebastian Ingrosso have a special place in our hearts, too. Their connection goes back further than the group: childhood friends who were sharing records before Daft Punk helped send them into the studio together as teenagers. From Buy Now to their Tomorrowland B2B sets, that friendship has become a musical partnership worth seeing together.

For Greece, we would love a festival mainstage set that brings that history into the present. The attachment to the iconic “Don’t You Worry Child”, "Reload", "Greyhound" and their wider catalogues gives people a reason to gather, while their club selections offer another side of the pair. Two friends who helped shape our love of this music, sharing the decks here... that is a night we would really want to be part of.

JOHN SUMMIT - House Music on an Arena Scale

John Summit’s upcoming CTRL ESCAPE tour includes major North American arenas and a December booking at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. That is a substantial step for an artist whose appeal starts with “Where You Are” with HAYLA. Alongside Experts Only, he now has both familiar records and a party identity people can follow.

We would picture a Greek festival headline set, bringing together listeners arriving through the songs and those following his club selections. A melodic vocal can invite people in, then the rest of the set gives them more to discover. We would love to catch him while that audience is growing.

MAX STYLER B2B LAYTON GIORDANI - Two Names On Their Way Up

Max Styler and Layton Giordani are building identities people can follow beyond individual releases. Max Styler’s 2026 I Don’t Think I Can Stop EP puts more music behind the attention, on his own Nu Moda label. Layton Giordani has MADMINDS and “When It Kicks” with Green Velvet, a record supported by names including John Summit and Solomun.

We would love an extended indoor B2B in Greece. Styler’s house hooks and Giordani’s heavier house-and-techno range could bring their listeners into the same room. Two names on the rise, sharing the decks—that is a night we would want to catch here.

MEDUZA B2B JAMES HYPE - Two Hitmakers, One OUR HOUSE Night

“Piece Of Your Heart” and “Ferrari” give MEDUZA and James Hype immediate recognition. OUR HOUSE gives them something to follow together: a shared party now in its fourth Ibiza year. Their recorded Amsterdam B2B also shows this partnership in the format we would want here.

An outdoor house stage in Greece feels like a strong fit. MEDUZA’s melodic appeal and Hype’s fast, hands-on mixing offer different attractions within the same set. Familiar records could bring people in, while the pairing gives the headline slot its own character. We would love a Greek OUR HOUSE-style night with this B2B at its centre.

MARCO CAROLA B2B FRANKY RIZARDO - Music On Weight Meets FLOW Momentum

Marco Carola brings a name people already associate with a whole night of partying. Music On gives that following somewhere to gather, while Franky Rizardo’s first FLOW residency at Pacha in 2026 shows his own party identity growing. Its August closing was listed as sold out, with records such as “Shinjuku” giving fans another reason to follow him.

For Greece, an extended outdoor house set would be our choice. Carola’s established pull meets an artist whose own parties are gaining ground. We would want a night built around the pair, with the groove and time to make the partnership the main attraction.

FISHER B2B CHRIS LAKE - A Party People Already Recognise

FISHER’s OUT 2 LUNCH welcomed more than 40,000 people in Australia in 2025, while Chris Lake released his debut album Chemistry that year. Together, their Under Construction project has a party identity of its own, documented in their three-hour-plus Hollywood Boulevard set. “Losing It” and “Turn Off The Lights” give each artist a recognisable connection.

For Greece, we would want a big outdoor house event centred on a long B2B. FISHER brings a larger-than-life party presence; Lake brings a catalogue club listeners have followed for years. Their shared concept gives followers of both something to gather around. We would love the full Under Construction experience here.

CASSIAN B2B KEVIN DE VRIES - A Pairing With Real Mainstage Weight

Cassian brings Grammy-winning mix work on RÜFÜS DU SOL’s “Alive”, while his pairing with Kevin de Vries already has a Tomorrowland mainstage set and a UNVRS set behind it. Their 2025 performance and shared “Payback” remix (of the Steve Angello and Dimitri Vangelis & Wyman original) give us a clear reason to want both names together.

We would picture a Greek festival headline slot after dark. That “Payback” connection could bring listeners with progressive-house memories alongside fans following their melodic techno direction today. Their shared music makes this a pairing worth seeing together.

HARDWELL - Spaceman Memories With a Harder Sound

Hardwell’s two DJ Mag Number One titles give his name real festival weight. And the attachment to his music is still visible: “Spaceman” placed eighth in the community-voted Tomorrowland Top 1000 in 2026. His harder REBELS NEVER DIE direction and “Bang On The Drums” with Bassjackers give that history a current musical context.

For Greece, we would want a festival mainstage headline set with production that suits his sound. The attraction is hearing a name associated with years of festival memories bring his harder music to that same scale. We would love a night where those older connections and his current direction make sense together.

MARLON HOFFSTADT - Daddy Trance Is Reaching Bigger Stages

Marlon Hoffstadt’s 2026 includes a Coachella Sahara debut and an Ultra B2B with Armin van Buuren. DJ Daddy Trance is reaching bigger stages, with “It’s That Time” giving fans something familiar to gather around. His August album Das Ist Daddy adds more music behind the growing attention.

We would love a late indoor rave in Greece built around his name. The fast rhythms, direct hooks and playful trance references give it a clear character, with the Armin pairing also giving older trance fans a reason to pay attention. Hoffstadt feels like an artist worth catching while the following and the opportunities are growing together.

KI/KI “5 HOURS” - A Whole Night Worth Commiting To

KI/KI’s rise now includes two upcoming Ziggo Dome “5 HOURS” shows on October 22 and 23, both listed as sold out. The show builds on the production concept she brought to a sold-out London Roundhouse. That is a following prepared to make her the reason for the whole evening.

She has already played Athens, so our wish is about experiencing this particular format here. A dedicated indoor night would be our choice. Also, “5 Mins Of Acid” gives the request a familiar musical connection. Her mix of acid, trance and techno gives the five-hour idea a clear musical identity, so, we would love to see Greek fans gather around that full experience.

Your Turn

These thirteen selections complete our crew and community’s two-part wishlist. Some carry years of memories, others have momentum we would love to catch, and several become especially appealing through a particular partnership or format.

Which would you most want to experience in Greece, and what kind of set would make you plan your night around it?

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27:T55f,Cassian is a Grammy Award winning Australian DJ and producer based in Los Angeles, who has become one of the most sought-after names in the Melodic House and Techno scene. With over 100 million streams worldwide and 1.2 million monthly listeners, Cassian has proven to be a true master of his craft. He has released music on several culture leading labels such as Rose Avenue Records, Afterlife Records, and Odd One Out Records, earning him top chart positions on Beatport’s Melodic House and Techno Chart and Indie Dance Chart. The impact of his music has helped him land massive performances at some of the world's most prestigious music festivals, like Coachella and Lollapalooza, as well as countless top Nightclubs around the world, like Hi Ibiza and Printworks London. Beyond his own releases, Cassian's impressive resume includes mixing critically acclaimed albums for Australian trio RÜFÜS DU SOL, which earned him multiple ARIA awards, APRA awards, and a Grammy. He has also played an integral role in projects from Anyma, Hayden James, What So Not, Crooked Colours, Broods, Set Mo, Running Touch, and many more celebrated names, with his prolific work behind the scenes, landing him multiple gold & platinum certifications. With his unique sound and undeniable talent, Cassian is quickly becoming one of the most exciting and innovative artists in the industry.28:T4c4,Since his first release in 2015, Kevin De Vries has been on an astronomical ascent, carving out a niche for show-stopping, hybrid techno.   When a Kevin De Vries track shakes the room, time seems to pause, hang in the air and come crashing back down with unmistakable drama. His music pushes soundsystems to their limit, at once drawing on the power of techno and the euphoria of trance in a way unique to De Vries.   His releases and remixes have found homes on some of the most revered labels around: Sven Väth’s Cocoon, Adam Beyer’s Drumcode and most recently Tale Of Us’ label Afterlife. De Vries has become a firm favourite of the Afterlife faithful and a vital recording artist, with many event appearances and contributions to the label.   Kevin’s DJ sets translate the singular energy of his own music into extended journeys from cutting-edge sounds to 90s classics and back again. He has quickly become an in-demand DJ worldwide, consistently delivering stand-out performances for huge festivals and intimate clubs alike, as well as pushing his boundaries with back-to-back sets.   As this young artist continues to develop, collaborate and innovate, no creative stones will be left unturned. 29:T5d8,MEDUZA, Grammy-nominated Italian electronic music trio, have led the charge in returning house music to daytime radio globally with unprecedented success. Since their 2019 debut 'Piece of Your Heart', they've become the biggest streaming Italian artist in music history on Spotify and Apple Music, amassing nearly 20 billion cumulative streams, multiple top 10 chart hits across Europe, Number 1 Dance hits in the US, and multi-platinum certifications worldwide. Their signature sounds captivate audiences from nightclubs to mainstages, commanding insatiable demand across major festivals and residencies at Tomorrowland, EDC, Coachella, Las Vegas, and Ibiza. In summer 2024, MEDUZA unveiled the UEFA EURO 2024 Official Song 'FIRE' alongside OneRepublic and Leony. That season, they won Best Selling Remix of The Year at the Beatport Awards. In 2025, MEDUZA solidified their status as electronic music titans, blending infectious house grooves with innovative live elements. Their pinnacle was elevating 'Our House' with James Hype to Hï Ibiza's Theatre, running Mondays June through September. Beyond Ibiza, MEDUZA dominated festivals worldwide, headlining EDC Las Vegas, Tomorrowland, and Kappa FuturFestival, while dropping the tech house anthem "No Sleep" in October via Experts Only. Their collaboration "Another World" with HAYLA clinched Dance Song of the Year at the 2025 Electronic Dance Music Awards, underscoring a banner year of over 2 billion new streams and relentless innovation.2a:T15c8,

There are nights that start with simply going out for music and end up meaning something much more. A festival, a club, a big open air event. Thousands of people who don’t know each other, suddenly standing under the same lights, listening to the same tracks and moving to the same rhythm. And somewhere in all of that, a stranger can become part of your group, a group can become a group of friends, and a random meeting can continue long after the last track has played.

It’s not just a nice idea. In psychology, the term “collective effervescence” is used to describe the intense feeling of connection that can emerge when many people take part in the same experience at the same time. A study published in the Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, based on four studies and 789 participants, examined this connection in the context of live music events. The findings showed that this sense of collective connection was associated with greater enjoyment and a stronger sense of meaning during the event, as well as increased happiness one week later.

And maybe the most interesting part is that you don’t even need to talk to someone for that connection to begin. Research has found that moving together in sync can make people feel socially closer, even when they are complete strangers. In one experiment involving a silent disco, participants who moved to the same rhythm reported a stronger sense of connection than those who moved out of sync. Suddenly, the dancefloor starts to make a little more sense. Sometimes, the music is already doing the introduction for you.

There is also something physical behind that feeling. Studies on synchronized movement and group bonding have found that dancing together can be associated with an increased pain threshold and stronger feelings of connection between people. Researchers have suggested that the release of endorphins may play a role in this process. It doesn’t mean that every person you dance with is suddenly your best friend, of course. But it does help explain why sharing physical effort, rhythm and emotion with other people can make a night feel much more intense and much more memorable.

And maybe this explains why the people we meet on the dancefloor can sometimes feel different from the people we meet anywhere else. You don’t need to start with a conversation, shared interests or a particular reason to connect. Sometimes all it takes is a drop, a smile, a high-five or that look that says, “What the hell was that?” A shared musical experience creates a different kind of communication, where for a few hours, everyone seems to belong to the same thing.

This is also how our own community at Dancetoday has grown. Not only through music and content, but mainly through the people we have met along the way. The events, festivals and moments we have shared with our community have become one of the ways Dancetoday built its own identity and brought people together. People who may have met for the first time at an event, danced together, shared a track or simply a moment, and eventually became part of a group that keeps growing. Because a community is not built only through posts and stories. It is built where music becomes a real experience.

Maybe that’s why electronic music has its own way of creating memories. You might not always remember which track was playing at that exact moment. But you might remember who was standing next to you when the drop hit. And sometimes, the person you randomly met in a crowd of strangers becomes the person who is there with you at the next festival, the next trip, the next big night.

Because the dancefloor is not simply a place where we listen to music. It is one of the few places where, even for a few hours, thousands of different lives move to the same rhythm. And some of those lives may continue moving together long after the final beat.

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“Less is more” might sound like a cliché, but in modern electronic music production, it’s becoming a philosophy worth revisiting. With an overwhelming number of plugins available today, producers often find themselves chasing the perfect sound instead of actually finishing tracks. So the question stands: does having more tools make you more creative, or just more distracted?

According to Fred again.., the answer is clear. Speaking on the Tape Notes podcast with host John Kennedy, the acclaimed producer shared a perspective that challenges the plugin-heavy culture many artists fall into.

Fred admits that, like many producers, he has spent countless hours diving deep into plugin choices, obsessing over minor differences between EQs, compressors, and distortions. In hindsight, he sees much of that time as wasted.

His solution is surprisingly simple: limit your toolkit.

By stripping his Logic Pro setup down to a small selection of trusted plugins, Fred has removed unnecessary friction from his workflow. Instead of scrolling through endless menus, he works with a curated set of around 8 to 12 plugins, all housed in a single streamlined menu.

The result is not just efficiency, but clarity.

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At the core of Fred’s advice is a shift in focus. When producers spend too much time comparing technical tools, they risk losing sight of what actually matters: the music itself.

He points out a common pitfall. You can get so caught up choosing between compressors or tweaking subtle settings that you stop asking the important questions. Does the chorus feel right? Is the chord progression emotionally effective? Is the track saying something?

These are the decisions that define a record, not which EQ you used.

By reducing options, you free up mental space to listen more deeply and make better creative choices.

That said, Fred doesn’t advocate for minimalism across the board. He draws a clear distinction between functional mixing tools and creative instruments.

While EQs, reverbs, and compressors may offer diminishing returns when endlessly compared, experimental plugins are a different story. New synths and unusual sound design tools can spark ideas, introduce happy accidents, and push a track in unexpected directions.

In his view, these playful, unpredictable plugins are worth exploring. They serve inspiration rather than perfection.

Fred’s message isn’t about restricting creativity. It’s about protecting it.

Choose a handful of plugins you genuinely like. Learn them deeply. Build your workflow around them. Then stop searching.

Because at the end of the day, no listener will ever ask which compressor you used. But they will feel whether your music connects.

And that’s something no plugin can fix.

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On Friday 13/2/2026, during his USB002 residency at the iconic Alexandra Palace, Fred again.. invited the absolute pillars of UK electronic music on stage, Underworld, for an iconic B2B performance. And when “Born Slippy” echoed across that historic hall, it felt like time folded in on itself.

Because exactly 30 years ago, on 23/2/1996, "Trainspotting" was released. Directed by Danny Boyle, the film did more than shock audiences... it redefined how electronic music, rave culture and club identity were perceived worldwide.

So, this article is not just nostalgia. It is education. Also, for the older generation, it is a reminder. For the younger generation, it is context. And for artists and producers, it is a lesson.

Trainspotting: More Than a Film

When "Trainspotting" hit cinemas in 1996, rave culture was still largely underground. Yes, clubs were thriving, warehouses were full and Ibiza was evolving. But mainstream cinema had rarely taken electronic music seriously as a narrative force.

And "Trainspotting" changed that.

Instead of treating club tracks as background noise, the film placed electronic music at the emotional core of its storytelling. The soundtrack was not decoration. It was identity.

Based on Irvine Welsh’s novel, the film followed a group of friends navigating addiction, alienation and the search for meaning in 90s Britain. It captured a generation suspended between nihilism and possibility.

And its sonic backbone helped define that feeling. The soundtrack included acts like Iggy Pop, New Order, and of course Underworld. But one track became immortal:

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Originally released in 1995 as a B-side, “Born Slippy” was not designed to be a global anthem. Yet cinema transformed it!

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The Final Scene That Changed Everything

If you have seen "Trainspotting", you remember the final scene: Renton walks away. The monologue begins. The tension builds. And then... “Born Slippy” explodes.

It was not just music placed over visuals. It was synchronization at its most powerful. The track became the emotional release valve of the entire narrative. The repetitive, hypnotic structure mirrored the chaos of the characters’ lives. The fragmented lyrics reflected confusion and disorientation. The relentless drive felt like escape.

That moment turned a club track into a cultural symbol. After the film’s release, “Born Slippy” climbed to #2 on the UK charts and Underworld became one of the defining electronic acts of the decade.

But its deeper impact was not commercial. It was psychological.

How "Trainspotting" Redefined Club Culture

Before "Trainspotting", rave culture was often portrayed as hedonistic, shallow or dangerous. However, after "Trainspotting", it became cinematic. The film did not romanticize addiction. It did not sanitize chaos. Yet it treated the soundtrack with seriousness and emotional weight.

And electronic music was no longer just party music.

It became:

A vehicle for storytelling
A reflection of urban alienation
A symbol of generational identity
A bridge between underground and mainstream

This shift mattered, because culture moves when narrative changes.

Trainspotting helped move electronic music from warehouses into living rooms, from subculture into collective consciousness. In many ways, it did for 90s rave what punk documentaries did for the 70s. It gave it myth.

For deeper context on 90s rave history, platforms like the British Film Institute and electronic music archives such as Resident Advisor’s long-form features offer valuable background reading.

Born Slippy: From Track to Anthem

“Born Slippy” is not a conventional pop song. Its structure is hypnotic rather than melodic. Its vocals are fragmented rather than clear. Its emotional arc builds gradually rather than exploding instantly.

That's why it works in clubs. And that's why it worked in "Trainspotting".

The track became:

A symbol of 90s rave consciousness
An expression of alienation and freedom
A sonic bridge between underground techno and mainstream culture

Even today, when a DJ drops “Born Slippy” at 6AM, something changes in the room. It is not just nostalgia. It is collective memory. And 30 years later, it remains one of the most powerful closing tracks in club history.

Why This Still Matters in 2026

Seeing Fred again.. play B2B with Underworld at Alexandra Palace was more than a cool booking. It was symbolic continuity.

Fred again.. represents a generation raised on emotional sampling, storytelling through production, and digital-native club culture, while Underworld represent the architects of a previous era.

But the bridge between them is narrative-driven electronic music. And that bridge was strengthened by "Trainspotting".

And for younger ravers, understanding this context is essential. Club culture did not just start with TikTok edits or Spotify playlists. It was built in warehouses, documented in cinema, and amplified through moments like that final "Trainspotting" scene.

Also, for older ravers, revisiting the film is not just nostalgia. It is remembering where part of this movement crystallized.

The Business Lesson for Artists and Producers

From my point of view, there is also a music business lesson here: "Trainspotting" demonstrates the power of synchronization. A well-placed track in film can transform a B-side into a global anthem.

Today’s equivalent might be a Netflix series placement, a viral clip, or a cinematic moment in digital media. But the principle remains: Music becomes timeless when it connects to narrative.

So, as artists, producers and DJs, we should not only think about streams. We should think about moments. Because moments create legacy.

Conclusion: Why You Should Watch It

"Trainspotting" is not just a 90s cult film. It is a cultural documentary. It shows how electronic music moved from subculture to mainstream without losing its emotional weight and demonstrates how cinema can elevate a track into mythology.

If you lived through that era, watch it again.

If you were born after it, you should watch it as well to understand what shaped today’s club culture.

Because when “Born Slippy” plays, you are not just hearing a track. You are hearing history. And history, when understood, makes you a better artist, a better DJ, and a more conscious participant in the culture we all claim to love.

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Armin van Buuren spent five hours in a makeup chair last weekend preparing to become someone else for one night.

He eventually walked onto Dutch television in heels and a wig as “Daisy Belle”, the Mystery Queen on RTL4’s Make Up Your Mind. The show turns well known Dutch personalities into drag queens and challenges a panel of celebrities to figure out who is hiding underneath the makeup.

Nobody guessed Armin.

When Daisy Belle was finally revealed to be one of trance music’s biggest names, the studio responded with a standing ovation. Fred van Leer, who has been part of the Dutch drag scene for years, said he was genuinely surprised that someone with Armin’s profile had agreed to take part.

But Armin didn’t seem interested in treating the whole thing as a joke or a publicity stunt.

Before the episode aired, he recorded a message explaining why he wanted to do it. “I want to make a statement and invite everybody to party worldwide, but be who you want to be. Feel free, feel safe, and look after each other.”

He later shared a similar message on Instagram, saying the appearance was about more than dressing up and surprising people. For him, it was about supporting the idea that everyone should be able to feel safe being themselves.

Speaking to RTL Boulevard after the show, Armin was just as direct about drag itself: “It’s simply art.”

He also connected the appearance to something much closer to home for him: the dancefloor.

Armin wants people coming to A State of Trance and his shows to feel like they belong there. He also acknowledged something that often gets forgotten when dance music becomes a giant commercial industry: LGBTQ+ people have been part of its history from the beginning.

Of course, not everyone liked the message.

Armin said the reaction was mostly positive, but he also saw plenty of negative comments, many of them coming from outside the Netherlands. He knew that was going to happen.

“You’re kind of asking for that,” he said

But he didn’t seem particularly bothered by the idea that he had invited criticism by doing it. What stood out to him more was how much discussion and negativity around drag and the LGBTQ+ community has grown in recent years.

And honestly, that is probably the part worth paying attention to.

Because dance music has been having this conversation for decades.

Peace, Love, Unity, Respect.

The phrase has become so common in electronic music that it can sometimes feel almost meaningless. It appears on festival merch, Instagram captions and motivational posts. But PLUR didn't start as a cute slogan for festival culture.

It came out of underground club and rave scenes in cities like Chicago and New York during the late 1980s and early 1990s. Those scenes were heavily shaped by Black, Latino and LGBTQ+ communities, particularly in house music.

For many of the people who created and protected those spaces, being able to dance without being judged was not some abstract idea. It mattered.

People went to these clubs because they could be themselves.

That history is easy to lose when you only experience dance music through huge festivals, superstar DJs and social media. The culture can look very different from where it started.

That is why Armin’s appearance feels interesting.

Trance isn’t really the genre most people associate with drag culture or queer nightlife. Its mainstream crowd is usually seen as a much more conventional festival audience, with people coming together for the music without much connection to the underground club culture where a lot of electronic music began.

Armin putting on a wig and heels isn't going to change the history of trance overnight. But it does put a spotlight on something that the scene sometimes forgets.

The freedom to be yourself on a dancefloor didn't come from nowhere.

The negative comments underneath Armin’s reveal are interesting for another reason.

They show that the idea of an inclusive dancefloor isn't as universally accepted as the word “PLUR” might suggest.

There is a strange contradiction in electronic music. We talk constantly about community, freedom and acceptance, while some people still seem uncomfortable when that acceptance includes LGBTQ+ people, drag performers or anyone who doesn't fit a traditional idea of gender.

Armin clearly knew there would be criticism.

He did it anyway.

And that probably matters more than the fact that he looked good in heels or managed to fool the panel.

For an artist who has spent more than two decades at the very top of trance, this was a fairly simple way of saying where he stands.

Everyone should be able to come to a dancefloor and feel safe.

Everyone should be able to be themselves.

And maybe most importantly, the values that dance music loves to talk about only mean something if we actually stand behind them when it's inconvenient.

The antiPLUR comments underneath his reveal aren’t some fringe glitch in an otherwise settled conversation. They’re a live argument about who gets to claim the floor.

Van Buuren clearly understood that going in. He said so out loud, and he did it anyway.

That’s not a small gesture from someone whose brand has been built for more than two decades on being reliably crowd pleasing. It’s one of the genre’s biggest names deciding that PLUR isn’t just a value dance music inherited. It’s something the scene has to keep re-earning.

Sometimes that means doing it on camera, in heels, in front of people who would rather you didn’t.

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2e:T641,This is a man driven by an unbridled and relentless passion for music. Armin van Buuren is a born perfectionist, striving to stay on top of the scene he’s helped build. As the flag-bearer of the trance movement, he’s one of the most influential figures in EDM worldwide. Even though he lives an extraordinary life as one of the world’s most popular DJs, he has always remained a down-to-earth guy. Armin van Buuren is constantly on the move, whether creating music in his studio or en route to his next high-end club or festival show around the globe. Armin: “It’s not just love for music, it’s my passion. It goes beyond liking, and beyond a hobby. It’s about a way of living. Music is essential to my life.” For more than twenty years, the Grammy-nominated Dutchman has been living to the rhythm of his own international success. His five-time number one position in the critically acclaimed DJ Mag Top 100 DJs poll has been the result of his loyalty to fans, his creativity in the studio, the perseverance with which he hosts his weekly radio show ‘A State of Trance’, and the energy he brings to the crowds in front of him. Despite the heavy pressure that comes with being one of the world’s most popular DJs, Armin has always kept his focus on the music. And that’s exactly what keeps him going. Van Buuren has received multiple accolades throughout his career. He has been ranked the number one DJ by DJ Mag five times, including four consecutive years. He was placed fifth in the DJ Mag Top 100 DJs list in 2022, fourth in 2015, 2016, 2019 and 2020, and third in 2017.2f:T2c93,

For over a decade, Thomas Bangalter hid behind a helmet. As one half of Daft Punk, the French electronic duo that rewrote the rules of dance music, he spent years performing as a robot, a character, a myth, a deliberate piece of fiction. Now, three years after the split, the man has re-emerged. And he's making one thing very clear: the robots are retired for good.

In a candid interview with The Times in June 2026, Bangalter was asked directly whether he and co-founder Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo would ever reunite. His answer was a single, unhesitating word: "No."

He elaborated with a sense of peace rather than bitterness. "I'm really happy that throughout our long run we were able to not screw it up. There are other things to explore. The history of music is made of fruitful partnerships and they usually last way shorter than the 28 year run that we had. It was great, but staying in character and not spoiling it became very difficult."

On the nature of Daft Punk itself, he was equally reflective: "It was almost performance art where you create these characters and blur the line between fiction and reality. I was one of the robots, but now I'm just a human without any superpowers." As for Guy-Manuel, Because Music founder Emmanuel de Buretel confirmed on French radio in late 2025 that his former partner is quietly working on a solo album, though no details have emerged since.

Bangalter's reemergence has been anything but a traditional comeback. It started in 2025 with a surprise DJ set at the closing of Paris's Centre Pompidou, his first in 16 years which set off a global buzz. "I think I was trying to come back as a human being in the simplest possible way, without making a spectacle of it," he told Rolling Stone.

In February 2026, he joined Fred Again for a back to back set at London's Alexandra Palace, his first UK appearance in 19 years. "They were going crazy at 7:30PM, only in the United Kingdom!" he said. Then in June, New York's The Lot Radio streamed a surprise 75 minute set featuring Aphex Twin, Burial, Boards of Canada and more. No helmet. No theatre. Just music.

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At the centre of Bangalter's new chapter is Mirage Ballet for 16 Dancers, released on 5th June 2026 via Erato/Warner Classics. The album is the score for a 60-minute contemporary ballet conceived with Belgian choreographer Damien Jalet and Japanese visual artist Kōhei Nawa, which premiered in Geneva in May 2025 and has since toured Europe to critical acclaim.

Eight tracks of electronic minimalism, it has nothing to do with dancefloors. Bangalter shaped the music over thousands of hours on a graphics tablet, treating sound as physical material to be sculpted. What he describes as finding "the line between where sound ends and music begins." It follows Mythologies (2023) and the Chiroptera soundtrack (2024), building a remarkable body of post-Daft Punk compositional work.

The guiding spirit behind Mirage is a name that will resonate with dance and classical music audiences: Iannis Xenakis.

For those less familiar, Xenakis was one of the most radical composers of the 20th century and his Greek identity was inseparable from his genius.

Born in 1922 in Romania to a wealthy Greek family, he grew up in Greece and studied architecture and engineering in Athens before fighting in the resistance against the Nazi occupation during World War II. Severely wounded and eventually sentenced to death for his political activities, he fled to Paris in 1947, where he worked as an assistant to the legendary architect Le Corbusier and designed the iconic Philips Pavilion for the 1958 Brussels World's Fair.

It was in Paris that he turned fully to music. His mentor Olivier Messiaen, rather than steer him toward conventional training, gave him defining advice: "You have the good fortune of being Greek, of being an architect, and having studied special mathematics. Take advantage of these things. Do them in your music."

Xenakis did exactly that. He pioneered stochastic music, compositions built on mathematical probability, the physics of sound masses, and architectural logic, treating music as an architect treats space. He was one of the first composers to use computers to generate music and developed the UPIC system, which translated graphic drawings directly into sound. By his death in Paris in 2001, he had received the Polar Music Prize and a UNESCO International Music Prize, with French President Jacques Chirac mourning: "France loses one of its most brilliant artists today."

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The link between the two artists is more than a passing reference. Like Xenakis, Bangalter is no longer interested in groove or melody as primary forces, he is interested in the texture, weight, and architecture of sound itself. "Finding the line between where sound ends and music begins is a good exploration," he has said.

For a generation that grew up treating Daft Punk as the pinnacle of electronic music, watching Bangalter align himself with one of the 20th century's most demanding avant-garde composers is a genuine provocation. It suggests someone not coasting on legacy, but actively pushing toward new territory.

The message across every interview and surprise appearance in 2026 is consistent: the Daft Punk legacy is intact precisely because it ended when it did. The reunion is not coming. The helmet stays on the shelf. And in its place, Thomas Bangalter is making art on his own terms, drawing a line from the Parisian dancefloors of the 1990s all the way back to a Greek composer who once turned mathematics into music, and sound itself into architecture.

The robots may be gone. But the human is only getting started.

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There is a specific kind of pressure that comes with a debut album when you have spent a decade building your name without one. Every release, every DJ set, every headline slot at Fabric or Awakenings has quietly made the case for who you are, and now, with a single body of work, all of that context either crystallises or complicates. For Amelie Lens, whose music tends to land with more emotional insistence than the genre's more austere corners usually allow, the announcement of AURA feels less like a surprise and more like an inevitability. The Belgian producer's first full length record drops September 4, 2026 via her own EXHALE imprint, and the day after, she plays what may be the most significant show of her career: an open air performance in the grounds of Antwerp's Royal Museum of Fine Arts, the KMSKA. The timing is deliberate. The statement is clear.

AURA is eleven tracks long and built, from what we know so far, around the tension between momentum and interiority that has defined Lens at her best. The driving, kinetic techno that made her sets essential listening at festivals and warehouse events across Europe is still very much present but the record reaches inward in ways that her releases to date have rarely allowed. A debut album is by nature a different document than a string of singles or EPs. It asks for commitment, from both the artist and the listener.

The lead single, "our frequency", has been out long enough to give a reasonable sense of where the record is headed. There is a particular quality to it that suggests Lens is operating with more room than a club focused format typically permits. It is not a departure from her aesthetic so much as a deepening of it.

Releasing through EXHALE, the label she founded and has used to develop her own artistic ecosystem, matters here. Working outside the pressure of a major dance imprint gives AURA a specific kind of autonomy. The decisions, sonic, visual, contextual are hers. That independence is legible in the way the project has been framed: not as a commercial pivot or a bid for crossover appeal, but as a document of where she actually is, right now, as an artist. The album, in her own framing, reflects the distance she has covered from early nights in underground Antwerp clubs to the kind of global touring schedule that most producers in this space would take a decade longer to build.

AURA is not simply a record. It is also, in Lens' thinking, a live concept, a framework for how the music is meant to be experienced in a shared physical space. This is not a new instinct for her. She has long been attentive to the energetic relationship between herself and a crowd, and her sets carry that awareness. But the AURA live concept represents a more considered attempt to articulate and design around that exchange.

The idea, as it has been described, centres on what passes between an artist and an audience when both are fully present, the kind of feedback loop that good techno, at its best, can generate in a large room or a field. It is less about spectacle for its own sake and more about using scale, sound design, and environment to intensify something that already exists when the music is working. This is an important distinction in a moment when the festival industry's appetite for production value can sometimes overwhelm the music it is supposed to serve.

Whether the live AURA concept fully realises this ambition will depend, to a significant degree, on what happens in Antwerp in September.

The Ambersa show at the KMSKA is, by any reasonable measure, a serious undertaking. The museum, one of Belgium's most significant cultural institutions, a building with weight and history, provides the backdrop for what is being staged as a large scale outdoor event, with a capacity in the region of 14,000. The venue's transformation into a functioning dancefloor for a single night places the event at a precise intersection: fine art architecture, contemporary electronic music, and the particular civic energy that Antwerp has been generating around its cultural programming for some years now.

The scheduling is pointed. The album lands on September 4. The show follows the next evening. It is the kind of sequencing that ensures the live performance becomes both a launch and an interpretation, an opportunity for the music, just one day old in the public's hands, to be heard in a context that the artist has specifically designed. The crowd arriving at the KMSKA on September 5 will, if everything works as intended, come with the record already in their ears and leave with it physically in their bodies.

For Belgian electronic music specifically, there is something worth noting here. The country has long had a credible claim to being central to techno's development and ongoing vitality, from the old Fuse club nights in Brussels to the current ecosystem that sustains artists like Len Faki's peers and a younger generation of producers. Lens is from Antwerp, and staging this event at home, at this scale, at a nationally significant cultural site, is a choice that carries meaning beyond personal preference. It is a claim, modestly made, that this music belongs in these spaces.

There is a version of the story of Amelie Lens that is simply a career trajectory, clubs, then festivals, then bigger festivals, now an album. But that framing undersells what AURA and the Antwerp show together suggest, which is a deliberate act of definition. Not reinvention but a decision to put it in a form that lasts longer than a set list.

Techno, as a form, has always been ambivalent about the album format. The music was built for clubs, for continuous mixing, for experience rather than object. That ambivalence has softened in recent years as the genre has expanded and its artists have found broader audiences with different listening habits. Lens' decision to make AURA is, in part, a response to that expanded context. It is also something more personal: a record that accounts for where she has been and what making this music has meant.

September will tell us whether the execution matches the intention. But the intention, at least, is substantial.

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31:T493,Amelie Lens has taken the techno scene to another level, with her unrelenting passion for the genre, with a strong message that she always was, and always will be a raver at heart. Amelie‘s debut release in 2016 marked the beginning of her distinguished career. Since then, she has released music on many of the industry‘s leading labels and contributed to the prestigious Global Underground City mix series. Amelie is a regular headliner at major festivals such as Awakenings, Sonar, Timewarp, and Tomorrowland’s mainstage. Additionally, she performs at renowned club venues across the globe. Fast forward to 2024 and Amelie is heading her labels Lenske and EXHALE Records, running her party series EXHALE, holds down an extensive touring schedule and hosts her own radio show ‘Amelie Lens presents EXHALE’. The show now streams online and broadcasts on 34 radio stations across the globe, reaching nearly 5 million listeners with every episode. Amelie has been focused on her signature sound, emphasised by the use of her own vocals. She wants to capture audiences that may not always be there for techno but feel connected after discovering something new.32:T2a54,

Rezz just pulled out of everything. Red Rocks. Tomorrowland. Breakaway. Beyond Wonderland. All of it. Gone.

In a statement posted to Instagram, Isabelle Rezazadeh, one of electronic music's most beloved artists, was brutally honest: "The past few months my body forced me to stop. For 15 years, I was fully focused as an artist traveling the world, but wounds began to scrape at me until I became the most physically sick I've ever been."

It's a statement that should hit every fan hard. Not because Rezz is gone, she isn't, and she'll be back but because of how familiar it sounds.

Five artists. Fourteen months. The same message.

Jauz. Timmy Trumpet. Chris Martinez. ChaseWest. And now Rezz. All of them, at different moments, saying some version of the same thing: I need to stop.

In December 2025, Timmy Trumpet announced he was stepping away from the stage for the first time in his career. "This has been the toughest year of my life," he wrote. He didn't overexplain. He didn't need to. Anyone who has seen his schedule understands. Seven shows in nine days across seven different countries, as he himself once described a typical stretch on the road.

These aren't isolated incidents. They are a pattern.

And the pattern started in the most devastating way possible with Avicii.

Avicii warned everyone. He retired from touring in 2016, writing openly: "I have too little left for the life of a real person behind the artist." He played up to 250 shows a year at the height of his career. He struggled with anxiety, addiction, and a body that was physically breaking down. He tried to stop. He was pressured to continue.

He died at 28.

His family's statement after his passing was one of the most heartbreaking indictments of an industry ever put into words: "Tim was not made for the business machine he found himself in; he was a sensitive guy who loved his fans but shunned the spotlight. An over-achieving perfectionist who travelled and worked hard at a pace that led to extreme stress."

According to research cited by Help Musicians UK, people working in the music industry are three times more likely to suffer mental health issues than the general public. And yet the machine kept moving. The schedules kept filling. The tours kept being booked.

100+ shows a year. 150+ flights. No real breaks. For many artists, that's simply the job. And for a long time, the industry treated it as normal.

Pete Tong, speaking at the International Music Summit in Ibiza, put it plainly: "In my 40 years of being around this world, I can't think of a single person who has achieved success who hasn't paid a personal price via health, relationships, divorce, broken homes, addiction, depression, and anxiety."

The life of a touring DJ sounds glamorous on the outside, festival headlines, private flights, crowds of thousands losing themselves to your music. But the reality underneath is relentless jet lag, chronic sleep deprivation, the disorientation of being somewhere different every 48 hours, and a culture that has historically treated saying "no" as a career risk rather than a basic act of self-preservation.

And unlike other performers, DJs are often expected to show up night after night in environments where the entire culture revolves around substances. The industry has long glorified excess as part of the brand. For artists who are already exhausted, isolated, or struggling, that environment is not just unhealthy, it's dangerous.

The story isn't only dark. Some artists have found a way to do this sustainably, and their examples matter.

Kaskade has been active in dance music for over 20 years. In a recent interview with DJ Life Magazine, he was asked what decisions were pivotal to his longevity. His answer was simple: "It's a boring, but crucial decision I made to prioritize my health. This industry is built to break you... I've had to stay healthy by kicking things out of my life that don't work for me. I don't drink; I don't do drugs. I surf and I do yoga. I soak up sun when I can and say 'no' to things when I don't have the bandwidth for them."

He's been sober his entire life. He credits that choice, made early, as the reason he's still standing after more than two decades.

Illenium has spoken openly about looking up to Kaskade as a sober role model in an industry that often makes sobriety feel like a risk. Calvin Harris, Chris Lake, and Kai Wachi are among other artists now openly discussing their own decisions to step back from the party culture that so often comes with the territory.

Armin van Buuren, shaken by Avicii's death, gave up alcohol, started therapy, and began meditating daily. "I realised that in 10 years, I'll remember the camping trip, but I probably won't remember all the festivals," he said. That shift in perspective is something the industry is slowly learning to value.

There are signs of genuine change. Some major festivals have begun incorporating wellness zones where artists and attendees can decompress. Several management companies now provide mental health resources for their rosters. The Association for Electronic Music (AFEM) has made artist wellbeing a formal priority.

But awareness and action are different things. Booking agents still fill calendars. Labels still set expectations. The economic incentives of the touring machine haven't changed as fast as the conversation has.

What has changed is that artists are speaking up loudly, publicly, without apology. Rezz's statement is the latest in a growing body of testimony from people at the top of the industry saying: this is not sustainable, and we are not going to pretend otherwise anymore.

That matters. Because every time a major artist says it, it gets a little easier for the next one to say it too.

There's something the dance music community needs to sit with: the artists we love are not machines. They are people who are often more sensitive, more anxious, and more susceptible to burnout than they appear on stage. The same emotional depth that makes their music move us is the same quality that makes the lifestyle hardest to sustain.

Rezz will heal. Timmy Trumpet is already performing again, talking about 2026 as a new chapter. The music will continue.

But the least we can do is stop treating burnout as a personal failure and start treating it as a systemic one. Start listening when artists say they need to stop. Stop filling the calendar before the human being inside it has had time to breathe.

The dancefloor will wait. The music will be better for it.

Stay connected with dancetoday - follow us on social media or join our Discord community for the latest stories, insights, and news shaping the electronic dance music world.

33:T998,

The countdown to Zamna Cyprus just got even more exciting with the announcement of Black Coffee, one of the most influential artists in today’s electronic music scene. The South African DJ and producer has redefined the sound of Afro-house, creating sets that draw you in from the very first minute to the very last. From his residencies in Ibiza to appearances at some of the world’s biggest festivals, each of his performances becomes more than just a DJ set, it’s a powerful musical journey. With a Grammy Award and collaborations across the global pop and urban spectrum, Black Coffee has established himself as a true international force, bringing diverse audiences together under one rhythm.

His appearance at Zamna Festival in Cyprus is expected to be one of the highlights of this year’s event. Known for its high-level production, carefully curated locations, and immersive atmosphere, Zamna provides the perfect setting for Black Coffee’s signature sound. His music often begins on a deeper, more atmospheric note before gradually building in intensity, keeping the crowd moving until the very last track. The event is set to attract thousands of fans from Cyprus, Greece, and beyond, confirming Zamna Cyprus as one of the region’s most important dance events and that Cyprus is establishing itself as a major destination for international electronic music festivals.

Stay connected with dancetoday - follow us on social media for the latest stories, insights, and news shaping the electronic dance music world.

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