Music

Mkhaya Album ∙ Dance ∙ 2024 Shakes & Les The production duo pay homage to the streets that made them.

3AM (LA LA LA) Album ∙ Dance ∙ 2024 Confidence Man “We’re very lucky to move here and we’ve been loving it,” Confidence Man’s Sugar Bones—Aidan Moore—tells Apple Music, reflecting on the act’s relocation to London. “[We’re] figuring it out and just having lots of fun in a new place. And it really rubbed off on this album.” Energetically co-fronted by Moore and fellow vocalist Janet Planet (Grace Stephenson) over dynamic, nostalgic backing from producers Reggie Goodchild and Clarence McGuffie, Confidence Man taps into that fresh thrill of exploring a new place on its third album. From the nocturnal headiness of the title track to the bratty festival fun of “BREAKBEAT”—on which Planet announces that she’s not dropping the pill in her pocket until she hears the titular rhythmic flourish—the record celebrates partying at any hour in any setting. Read on as Moore takes us behind the scenes on five extra-playful tracks in particular. “WHO KNOWS WHAT YOU’LL FIND?” “This song took a while to p...

  Lane Yam Album ∙ Dance ∙ 2024 Mas Musiq The producer and DJ stays true to his soulful signature sound.

  Paradise Album ∙ Dance ∙ 2024 Purple Disco Machine As one of dance music’s modern disco ambassadors, Purple Disco Machine has added his nostalgic touch to some of the early 2020s’ big cultural moments, remixing “I’m Just Ken” from the blockbuster film  Barbie  and Lizzo’s ubiquitous hit “About Damn Time,” for which he earned his first Grammy. But the German producer’s mission is wider than that. He’s long viewed his music as a funky vessel for feel-good vibes and escapism, where, true to the genre’s roots, everyone can express themselves without judgment. Purple Disco Machine builds that world on his third studio album, exploring the many ways people experience “paradise,” whether that’s by getting lost in heavy grooves or acting with reckless abandon. As “W.T.P,” the album’s opening track, winks: “Don’t need no good advice in paradise.” To make the album, Purple Disco Machine collected vintage gear to emulate the warmth of classic records. He also embraced a more colla...

Ibiza: Island Electronica (DJ Mix) Album ∙ Dance ∙ 2024 Switch Disco

Brat and it’s completely different but also still brat Album ∙ Dance ∙ 2024 Charli xcx Summer may be over but BRAT lives on. Pre-add the remix album now.

Impilo Album ∙ Dance ∙ 2024 Aymos

Makhelwane Album ∙ Dance ∙ 2024 Wanitwa Mos & Nkosazana Daughter The sounds of Limpopo meet soulful ’piano.

IKIGAI THE SECOND SAMURAI Album ∙ Dance ∙ 2024 Tman Xpress

Sewe Album ∙ Dance ∙ 2024 Kelvin Momo

The Grass is Greener Album ∙ Dance ∙ 2024 Mr JazziQ & Vigro Deep The frequent collaborators deliver an experimental amapiano set.

Nia Lo Album ∙ Dance ∙ 2024 Nia Pearl Soulful and uplifting storytelling from the introspective star.

96 Months Album ∙ Dance ∙ 2024 Calvin Harris

Have a Groovy Day Album ∙ Dance ∙ 2024 Oscar Mbo The DJ and producer delivers a good-time soundtrack—hear it in Spatial.

Hola Madeepana Album ∙ Dance ∙ 2024 Sam Deep

Tomorrowland 2024: Armin van Buuren at MainStage, Weekend 1 (DJ Mix) ALBUM ∙ DANCE ∙ 2024 Armin van Buuren

Tomorrowland 2024: Afrojack at Mainstage, Weekend 1 (DJ Mix) ALBUM ∙ DANCE ∙ 2024 AFROJACK

Summertime Sounds 2024 (DJ Mix) ALBUM ∙ DANCE ∙ 2024 Kygo The DJ and songwriter created a mix that’s perfect for your time outdoors.

DIAMANTE ALBUM ∙ DANCE ∙ 2024 Gordo

Reverie ALBUM ∙ DANCE ∙ 2024 Gorgon City “This is instinctual music to be played loud”: The duo unveils its fifth album.