Although there are other dance music subgenres Black people are behind (Miami bass, New Orleans bounce), it's these four in particular that have been highlighted through Bey and Drake's latest ...

The Chainsmokers' manager Adam Alpert leads Billboard's annual list of DJ-producers, tastemakers and other movers and shakers who are driving the $7.4 billion global genre. By Billboard Staff Adam ...

Slithering through a crush of people on the dance floor to meet a friend or make a new one. Orders shouted, arms extended and drinks spilled at the bar. Sweat descending, its origins not always clear.

As a Black female DJ, it’s not lost on me that I have the power to “move the crowd,”, especially in a disproportionately male-dominated industry. For Black Women’s History Month, I’m honoring the ...

With one hashtag—#OscarsSoWhite—industries across America were forced to put aside their proclaimed colorblindness and reconcile with their monochromatic tendencies. As a result, a constant stream of ...

DJ_Dave writes and performs dance music with code. Her debut album, Hardcore Software, combines tech optimism with the open source spirit of an algorave.

It’s no secret that festivals have a crucial place in today’s dance music culture. These super-sized events aren’t just an entry-level gateway for new fans; they’re also a powerful platform for the ...

Thursday 5Ain't Nobody's Bizness: DJ Suzy (hip-hop, dance) Anderson's Fifth Estate: Area 51 with AKA (gothic, industrial) Axis/Radius: DJ MCB (hip-hop, dance) Bobby McGee's: DJs Mark & Mikyl (Top 40, ...

On May 11, 2014, Red Bull Music Academy threw an outdoor event in Hudson Square in lower Manhattan to celebrate the life of Larry Levan, one of the originators of house music. This high profile party ...