In a move that has sent shockwaves through the electronic music community, Beatport has announced the immediate removal of Afro House from its genre charts, effective April 1, 2026. Citing concerns that the genre has become "too popular for its own good," the platform will reclassify all Afro House releases under a new category: "Mainstream Dance with Organic Percussion."
Vintage Culture is back and the house music world is paying attention. With open air headline sets across Brazil and a space at Time Warp Brasil among the highlights, the Brazilian DJ has put together a 2026 run that will last him through six countires and upcoming 13 dates, showing that his voice belongs on every stage in the world,
Bangkok's Songkran calendar just added a new contender. KYVO // 004 - PHOENIX arrives on April 11, 2026 at the River City Helipad, presenting a "Fire & Water" concept that merges Thailand's traditional New Year water celebrations with high-energy electronic music production.
This April, Bangkok becomes the ultimate immersive music epicenter. Experience a landmark dual-showcase featuring Kygo, Lost Frequencies, John Summit, and Gorgon City. From the massive 360-degree water system at a custom-built S2O LAND to the expertly curated, deep energy of Bravo BKK, making this event stand as the essential destination for true house fans.
NXNE returns June 10–14, 2026, bringing more than 300 emerging artists to over 30 venues across Toronto for the festival's 31st edition, continuing its legacy as Canada's leading festival for discovering the next breakout stars. Known for spotlighting artists before they become global superstars from Lizzo and Post Malone to Kaytranada and Daniel Caesar NXNE continues to serve as one of Canada's most important launchpads for the next generation of talent.
Relive the High: Ultra Music Festival 2026 Recap Around 165,000 fans, more than 100 countries, and one epic weekend in Miami. Dive deep into our full review of the DJs who took the Bayfront Park by storm, and left everyone in shock with some surprise appearances and new debuts that have both paved and changed the music industry. It includes the historic Swedish House Mafia Homecoming, tech takeover at RESISTANCE and the rise of a new global headliner.
Meduza, Italy's biggest streaming act of all time and Grammy-nominated trio, released "Don't Wanna Go Home" featuring vocals from Henry Camamile during Miami Music Week on Island Records, March 25, 2026. The final song of the night is always a bittersweet moment – a culmination of energy and togetherness, yet, at the same time, a shared refusal to accept that it has to end. It's this feeling that Meduza seek to capture on "Don't Wanna Go Home".
HARD Summer returns on August 1-2 2026 at Hollywood Park in Inglewood, adjacent to SoFi Stadium and YouTube Theater. The programming includes more than 60 artists spanning electronic music, hip-hop and live performance.
VAC Music Festival 2026 "NEO ZEN" Complete Breakdown: John Summit, Charlotte De Witte, Kygo Lead China's Largest Electronic Music Festival. The festival will take place April 18-19 at Hengqin Chimelong Resort in Zhuhai, China with headliners Kygo and John Summit, alongside Charlotte De Witte and Porter Robinson, featuring over 30 international artists total.
The Dancefloor Divide, how Underground Clubs and Festivals Are Becoming Two Completely Different Electronic Music Universes. Electronic music's club culture is facing an existential moment as bigger venues, higher ticket prices and social media turn dance floors into spectator events. Underground EDM is rooted in artistic integrity and community, while mainstream EDM is more pop-influenced and festival-oriented.
KX5 Brings Electronic Music To The World, the collaborative project of Kaskade and Deadmau Joel Zimmerman, will headline one of the FIFA Fan Festival Vancouver's two signature concert experiences on Friday, July 17, 2026 at the PNE's Freedom Mobile Amphitheatre.
New Jersey House Icon DJ Dove drops his Third Album 'The Underdog' Celebrates Four Decades In Underground House Music. The third full-length album released on Grind City Recordings in February 2026.