House, techno and electronic music news, releases and events from across Asia.
The boutique electronic festival We Belong Here is preparing its largest New York edition yet. The 2026 event will take place June 19–21 at the Brooklyn Army Terminal waterfront, introducing a multi-stage format for the first time in the city.
Bali has quietly transformed into one of Southeast Asia's most compelling house music destinations. With world-class venues like Savaya Bali perched on the Uluwatu cliffs, a growing calendar of international bookings, and now the arrival of Damian Lazarus' Day Zero festival (April 17, 2026), the island is cementing its status as a regional hub for underground and mainstream house alike . From sunset-to-sunrise rituals at GWK Cultural Park to multi-day Zamna takeovers, here's everything you need to know about Bali's house music scene from April through June 2026.
In early 2026, Eric Luttrell formally began releasing music under his full name rather than the shorter alias Luttrell. The change reflects a new phase in the career of one of the most recognizable artists associated with Anjunadeep. San Francisco's Eric Luttrell has become one of Anjunadeep's most distinctive voices over the past decade. But his journey from '90s grunge fan to The M Machine co-founder to melodic house solo artist reveals a musician whose influences run far deeper than the dancefloor . With three studio albums, a 2025 remix collection, and a growing global tour schedule, Luttrell represents a particular strain of electronic artist: one who brings indie sensibility, orchestral ambition, and genuine emotional depth to a genre often focused purely on function.
John Summit and Rohaan released "SATA" with an official music video on March 11, 2026. The track marks another step in John Summit's ongoing evolution from tech house breakout to global EDM and will appear on his upcoming sophomore album CTRL ESCAPE, releasing April 15.
From a side project of Above & Beyond to one of the most recognised independent electronic music labels, Anjunadeep has spent two decades building something unusual. In 2025 and 2026, they've sold out events at the Burj Al Arab beach in Dubai, on the Albanian coast, and at golf resorts in Bangalore, India. Behind this lies a combination of musical evolution and destination-focused event strategy. This piece examines how Anjunadeep turned music into scenery, and listeners into a community.
The second annual Up In The Sky Music Festival returns to Aspen, Colorado on August 7-8, 2026, bringing a powerhouse house music lineup to the breathtaking setting of Buttermilk Mountain. Headlined by John Summit and Dom Dolla, two of the biggest names in contemporary house and tech house. The festival transforms the Rocky Mountains into a high-altitude dance floor with panoramic views, world-class production, and luxury amenities.
Several DJs have begun featuring tracks by Jamback in recent club sets, placing the producer among a group of emerging names receiving increased attention in the house music circuit this year. His track "Positive" on CircoLoco Records just made Beatport history as the longest-running #1 track of all time across all genres, while DJ Mag named him one of their "Artists to Watch" for 2026. With support from Chris Stussy, Marco Carola, and Jamie Jones, Jamback's deep tech and minimal house sound is dominating dancefloors worldwide.
With Miami Music Week just two weeks away (March 24-29), the final wave of lineup announcements has landed. Defected and Glitterbox have expanded their Sagamore Hotel showcases, KVSH FRIENDS announces a free party, and ChaseWest brings Chaste to Factory Town. Here's everything house heads need to know.
The "no-phone" movement has reached a mainstream tipping point in 2026, with major global clubs and DJs shifting from "phone-discouraged" to "phone-ban" policies to reclaim dance floor energy and artist-audience connection.
Industry analysts MIDiA Research and production platform Splice have identified Afro House as the “Sound of 2026.” The designation reflects growing global demand for rhythm-driven house music rooted in African percussion and club-oriented groove structures.
Marco Carola's globally renowned Music On brand makes its highly anticipated Malta debut on Saturday, August 1, 2026 at the Malta Fairs & Conventions Centre (MFCC) in Attard. The 12-hour marathon event features a meticulously curated lineup of house and techno talent. This marks a significant expansion for the brand beyond its Ibiza stronghold and establishes Malta as a serious contender in the Mediterranean electronic music calendar.
Purple Disco Machine released a 3LP compilation on March 6, 2026, as part of Defected's House Masters series. This is a big moment for the German producer. The album shows his whole sound in one package from classic remixes like his version of Fatboy Slim's "Praise You" to brand new tracks. If you're a DJ building your collection or just want to understand what makes great house music, this album is required listening.