Editorial
Who Actually Makes Money in Dance Music Now
If dance music is bigger than ever, where does the money really go? A clear look at who actually profits in today’s electronic music industry.
2026 Is the New 2016: The Nostalgia Trend Reshaping Dance Music
Why dance music in 2026 is looking back to 2016, and how nostalgia, emotion, and shared memory are reshaping clubs, festivals, and DJ culture.
What It Really Takes to Break Through as a Producer/DJ in 2026
What it takes to build momentum as a producer and DJ in 2026, from community and consistency to sustainable careers in dance music.
Behind The Sound: maybe
We speak with maybe about his journey into electronic music, the moments that shaped his sound, and working with Anjunabeats.
Why 2026 Feels Like It Will Be a Turning Point for Dance Music
Why 2026 feels like a turning point for dance music: shaped by community, sustainability, local scenes, and a new cultural reset.
Behind The Sound: Telomic
We speak with Telomic about music-making, emotional depth in Drum & Bass, working with Liquicity, and staying true to his sound.
The Biggest Shift in DJ Tech Since the Sync Button
Stem separation is pushing DJing into a new era of improvisation and hybrid performance. How this technology is going to reshape DJing as we know it.
Dual-Mastering: One Track, Two Worlds
Dance music now exists in two versions: one mastered for streaming, one for club systems. Inside the quiet split reshaping sound, DJ culture, and the future of electronic music.
How Algorithms Are Flattening the Sound of Dance Music
As algorithms shape what we hear, dance music risks losing its edge. A look at how streaming is softening the sound of the music being released in 2025.
Behind The Sound: TIIGS
We chat with TIIGS about his journey through Drum & Bass, moving from New Zealand to the UK, and the creative process behind his productions.
Behind The Sound: Cornah
We talk with Drum & Bass producer Cornah about his roots, creative process, and how life between Manchester and Australia shapes his music.
The Silent Collapse of Club Culture: Why So Many Venues Are Disappearing
As small clubs close around the world, nightlife is facing a crisis. What’s left when the dance floor disappears?
Behind The Sound: UpstairsPeople
We talk with North London duo UpstairsPeople about their origins, sound, influences, and approach to collaboration.
Why More Artists Are Going Independent And What It Means For The Music Industry
More artists are ditching labels for creative freedom, but at what cost? Inside the rise of independence reshaping music today.
Behind The Sound: Selena Faider
We interview Selena Faider about her rise in dance music, her creative process and the moments that shaped her sound.
Behind The Sound: Pete K
Next Sound interviews progressive house producer Pete K about his new single "Belong," his evolving sound, and how technology is shaping creativity.
Behind The Sound: Teej
We chat with Drum & Bass producer and label owner Teej about his journey, NYX Recordings, and the future of the scene.
The State of Electronic Music in 2025: Growth, Change, and New Expectations
Explore electronic music trends in 2025: fast-rising genres, independent events, and how fans are reshaping the future of dance culture.
The End of the DJ Superstar Era in Dance Music?
Why underground scenes, collectives, and communities are replacing celebrity DJs as the face of electronic music.
A Guide to Sampling in 2025–2026
Discover how sampling is evolving in 2025–2026, from AI stem separation and granular synthesis to legal challenges and ethical questions. A deep dive into the future of sound manipulation in electronic music.