Dancing Astronaut

For more than a decade, Zeds Dead have turned Denver’s Fourth of July weekend into a pilgrimage for bass music fans. What began as an annual Red Rocks tradition has evolved into one of electronic music’s most anticipated destination events, bringing together thousands of fans for multiple days of music, community, and unforgettable moments. This year’s edition, however, marked the beginning of a new era.

Some experiences are too good to leave behind, and the Junkyard is one of those. It’s a home for late-night connection, art, and dancefloor magic, and on Saturday, July 11, its spirit comes roaring back to life. The Junkyard Revival is taking over a secret San Diego warehouse for one night, and it is set to deliver all of the energy that made Junkyard so special in the first place.

House has always been a staple of New York dance culture, so much of what defines the genre today was born in the clubs and warehouses of the city. Now on July 17th, one of Spain’s most versatile selectors is bringing his vision of that culture back to where it started. Bastian Bux is making the New York debut of Petit Comité of House at H0L0 Yard in Ridgewood, and it is the first time the Barcelona-born party series has come to the city. Petit Comité is more than a party.

2 min read Depending on who you ask, KAI LONDON is either the next Fred again.. or a Porter Robinson tribute act. It’s the kind of split that only happens to artists worth arguing about. His new single, “Fred on Mushrooms Again,” pokes fun at the first half of that comparison and turns it into a bit. The concept is as literal as the title. Watching a Fred again.. clip, Kai’s girlfriend noted that the guy always looks so serious.

3 min read After nearly seven years since Good Faith, Madeon returns with Victory, a bold new chapter that pushes far beyond his signature sound. Inspired by heartbreak, reinvention, and the desire to constantly evolve, the Grammy-nominated producer embraced distorted vocals, live instrumentation, and an entirely new sonic identity for his latest album.

Electric Forest has built its reputation as one of the most immersive camping festivals in North America, and this year’s edition once again proved why. Across four full days of music, art, and interactive experiences, the festival transformed into a world that constantly rewarded exploration.

Solomun, Michael Bibi, and Black Coffee christen the Ibiza institution’s first permanent North American home. The clutter of the venue’s last, doomed renovation is gone. In its place: a wide-open, sky-framed dancefloor built for movement, a sound rig dialed in for the long haul, and those two red cherries hanging over everything like a homecoming New York had been waiting a decade for.

2 min read Zander Shine is done easing in. The Los Angeles tech house artist and Sundown Records founder marks the start of a new chapter with his debut single “Lose Your Mind,” out now via Sundown Records alongside AWAL and Sony Music. The track lives in melodic tech house, the same lane where artists like John Summit and Dom Dolla have been pulling massive crowds for years.

1 min read Sammy Virji is set to bring his signature UK Garage sound to Brooklyn Army Terminal next month for a massive two-night takeover presented by EMW Presents and The Bowery Presents. Taking place July 31 and August 1, the open-air waterfront event marks a major stop on the Sammy Virji North America Tour 2026. Demand for the event has been strong, with night two officially sold out.

3 min read Fresh off the release of “EAZY MF FINGER” and amid one of the busiest stretches of their career, EAZYBAKED continue to prove why they’ve become one of bass music’s most beloved acts. Between sold-out shows, major festival appearances, and the continued growth of The Bake Out, the duo has built a loyal community while staying true to their creative instincts.