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Elements Music & Arts Festival Announces Phase One Lineup for 2026

Elements Music & Arts Festival has revealed the phase one lineup for its 2026 edition, returning to Long Pond, Pennsylvania for three days of music, art, camping, and immersive experience from August 7–9.

Entering its ninth edition, Elements continues to redefine the modern camping festival by blending forward-thinking electronic music with large-scale art, participatory programming, and a deeply rooted community ethos.

Set within its signature forested grounds, Elements delivers a wide-ranging sonic journey that spans bass, house, techno, experimental, and crossover electronic sounds. The phase one lineup reflects the festival’s commitment to curating both headline-level talent and boundary-pushing artists shaping the future of the genre.

Lineup highlights include Grammy-nominated artist Porter Robinson (DJ Set), fan-favorite boundary pusher Subtronics, storied Anjunabeats founders Above & Beyond, house heavyweight Chris Lake, high octane bass pioneer Excision, drum & bass champion Sub Focus, and the mind-melting Of The Trees.

The stacked billing expands with two head-splitting sets from Crankdat including one back to back set for the Thursday pre-party with an artist to be announced, Chicago-bred crossover duo Louis The Child (Sunset Set), and genre-blurring visionary CloZee (Sunset Set) who will host a special Odyzey takeover featuring OPIUO, ProbCause, and Skysia.

Elements Music & Arts Festival 2026 Lineup Phase 1
Elements Music & Arts Festival 2026 Lineup Phase 1

House and techno standouts include chart-driving UK tastemaker Cloonee, New York-bred club authority Westend, percussive tech-house riser AYYBO, and house hitmaker ACRAZE.

Added highlights include raw techno force I Hate Models, meteoric Irish sensation KETTAMA, club agitator MCR-T, groove-focused selector Know Good, and emerging underground duo X CLUB.

Bass and experimental styles are provided by cinematic bass architects Ganja White Night (Sunset Set), the hypnotic audiovisual project of LSDream + his meditative soundbath project Lightcode, forward-thinking UK selector Level Up, D&B innovators Ivy Lab, and groove-driven bass fusion of Daily Bread + his deep cut alias Cloud Conductor.

Fans can also look forward to low-end disruptor Effin, exploratory experimental producer Lumasi, powerful vocalist and DJ Kaleena Zanders, genre-fluid bass selector SIPPY, mystical bass storyteller Zingara, and uncompromising dubstep powerhouse SVDDEN DEATH.

“The Elements 2026 lineup is a curated collision of pioneers, risk-takers, and artists who reshape dance music culture. From genre-defining icons, to the next wave of boundary-pushers, this lineup reflects our commitment to booking artists who don’t just move crowds, they move the culture” says Tim Monkiewicz, Elements Founder.

Elements‘ four core stages – Fire, Earth, Air, and Water – each draw inspiration from the natural elements they represent, creating distinct worlds of sound and design across the festival grounds. From high-energy nighttime performances to sun-soaked daytime sets, each stage offers a unique environment for discovery, connection, and exploration.

Tim adds, “We are excited to announce the Fire Stage is being redesigned from the ground up for 2026 as a living temple of sound – a collaboration with international designers to create something ancient, explosive, and deeply ritualistic. It’s not just a stage, but a shared moment of release, where music, architecture, and energy collide.”

Beyond the music, Elements continues to expand its reputation as one of the country’s most immersive camping festivals. Attendees can explore large-scale art installations, roaming performances, art cars, and fan-curated Vibe Villages, alongside wellness programming that includes yoga, sound baths, workshops, and movement-based experiences. Sustainability remains central to the festival’s mission, with ongoing initiatives supported by the site’s on-location solar farm and community-driven environmental efforts.

Brett Herman, Elements Festival Founder, also adds:

“We are so grateful to commence our 5th year at the Pocono Raceway, it’s been an incredible journey growing our festival site and enhancing the woods and grounds every year.

As a long time Burning Man participant I’m particularly happy to see the growth of Vibe Villages – last year they comprised about 1/3rd of our total camping population. Vibe Villages are a foundational part of the Elements community, you get to be a true participant in co-creating the Elements Experience.”

Phase one passes – including GA, VIP, and enhanced experience options – are available now via the official Elements Music & Arts Festival website. Additional lineup announcements, programming details, and participatory opportunities will be revealed in the coming months.

TUCCI makes his Trick debut with double single, ‘Buggin’

TUCCI

LA-based DJ and Producer, TUCCI makes his Trick debut with double single, ‘Buggin’.

TUCCI has been lighting up his native LA scene with a high-energy sound built on futurist tech grooves. He first broke through in 2021 with a run of viral remixes and mashups that put him firmly on the radar, while his more recent originals on labels like MEDUZA’s AETERNA Records have earned support from heavyweights such as ClaptoneAYYBO, and Patrick Topping.

Now, TUCCI opens the New Year on Topping’s Trick imprint with a high-impact double A-side, ‘Buggin’.

TUCCI Buggin
TUCCI – Buggin

Here’s what TUCCI had to say about the EP:

“Releasing on Trick is a big step forward for me. This EP captures everything I’ve been building toward, and I’m thankful for Patrick and the entire Trick team for believing in these tracks the way I do.” 

Opener ‘Buggin‘ is a low-slung sound with a sleazy undercurrent. A spoken word vocal lends it an anthemic edge in the mould of many great house classics that have come before, while the monster bassline never lets up.

Groove‘ stays true to its title: a muscular mix of warped bass, thumping kicks, and a pitched-up vocal that sets the drums alight. The perfect mix of physical impact and emotional pull, the ‘Buggin’ EP marks a big statement of intent from TUCCI as he enters 2026.

TUCCI ‘Buggin’ EP drops via Trick on 16th January 2026.

Tracklist:

1. Buggin’
2. Groove

Pre-order below:

Terminal V Festival reveals stage lineups for 2026 edition

Terminal V

Stages include Area V where Sara Landry presents Eternalism, Klangkuenstler, Hangar, with the likes of Fantasm, 999999999, I Hate Models, Greenhouse with Robert Hood, Chlär (Live), Yanamaste through to East End Dubs and Patrick Topping, The Terminal featuring Mall Grab, Ben Hemsley, The Lab with emerging Scottish artists and new for 2026, The Block.

Ahead of its return to the Royal Highland Centre & Showground, Edinburgh, on 18–19 April 2026, Terminal V has revealed the stage lineups and day splits for its 2026 edition, alongside a new host of artists that have been added to the line up.

The latest additions include a mix of new school disrupters and legends with Biianco, Natte Vistick, Patrick Topping and Prunk all bringing different flavors of house, trance and techno, while The Lab stage is a dedicated platform for emerging Scottish artists and future-facing sounds with the lineup yet to be announced.

Now firmly established as one of Europe’s leading techno festivals, Terminal V 2026 will welcome over 100 artists across six stages, with 40,000 attendees expected across the weekend.

Each stage is designed with a clear purpose, allowing different parts of the electronic spectrum to exist without compromise, from peak-time headline techno to foundational house, from high-pressure intensity to emerging local voices.

Together, the stages form a complete ecosystem where every sound has room to exist properly, and the whole site is steeped in the famously high spec production, light and sound that makes this one of Europe’s leading events.

 

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AREA V is where scale, focus and headline energy come together. The flagship stage returns as the focal point for peak-time techno and on Saturday, Sara Landry brings her UK Festival exclusive of Eternalism, with Clara Cuvé, Novah, Fumi, Adrián Mills and Alex Farell.

Sunday sees a powerful close led by Klangkuenstler, alongside Anetha X Patrick Mason, DJ Gigola X ØTTA and Ueberrest and a world exclusive b2b of SPFDJ X SIM0NE.

Expect relentless, high-intensity techno built for pace and endurance at HANGAR. Across both days, this stage delivers uncompromising pressure, featuring artists including 999999999, I Hate Models, Fantasm, Vieze Asbak, Winson and more representing the hardest edge of the Terminal V spectrum.

GREENHOUSE is a stage rooted in history, groove and musicality which on Saturday sees raw, stripped-back techno inspired by the genre’s early forms, with Robert Hood, Chlär (Live), Alarico, Clouds X Tommy Holohan.

On Sunday, a shift toward deeply rooted tech house music, led by Patrick Topping, East End Dubs, Traumer, Prunk and La La.

THE TERMINAL is for high-energy sets built for emotional release rather than genre boundaries. Think fast transitions, big moments and no holding back with artists including Mall Grab, Ben Hemsley, Will Atkinson, Morgan Seatree, DJ Gigola, Pegassi and Spray across the weekend.

2026 brings a brand new stage to Terminal V Festival The Block – with a secret guest lineup – stay tuned.

With a significant site investment and a clearly defined vision across every stage, Terminal V 2026 continues to refine its identity not by expanding aimlessly, but by giving each sound its own space to exist with real narrative and intent.

Tickets available HERE.

David Guetta Opens 2026 with a Remix of ‘I Run’ by HAVEN & Kaitlin Aragon

David Guetta drops his remix of HAVEN and Kaitlin Aragon’s viral smash ‘I Run’, transforming the global hit into a peak-time club anthem. The remix arrives as Guetta continues a landmark run in his career, currently nominated for Best Remixed Production at the 2026 GRAMMY® Awards for ‘Golden’ – HUNTR/X (David Guetta REM/X) from the KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack.

Since its original release, ‘I Run‘ has surpassed 100 million global streams, reached the Top 10 in the UK and US Billboard Electronic Chart, and became #1 in the Global Dance Shazam Chart, becoming one of the fastest-rising dance records of the year.

The track’s cultural impact is equally undeniable, with over 1.4 million TikToks and billions of views worldwide propelling it far beyond the club circuit and into mainstream consciousness.

Guetta‘s remix transforms the record into a driving, peak-time anthem, injecting the song with expansive builds, a powerful low-end and stadium-sized energy while preserving the emotional weight of Kaitlin Aragon‘s vocal and HAVEN‘s euphoric tones.

The result is a club-ready rework that feels purpose-built for main rooms and festival stages across the globe.

HAVEN & Kaitlin Aragon - I Run ( David Guetta remix )
HAVEN & Kaitlin Aragon – I Run ( David Guetta remix )

With the David Guetta remix now placing ‘I Run‘ firmly in peak-time territory, the release sets the tone for another defining chapter in the record’s story, uniting viral momentum, chart success and club credibility at a moment of global impact.

Listen to the track below.

KASIA, Eli & Dani, Stylo Unite for “All I See Is Us”

Kasia, Eli & Dani and Stylo are combining their strengths for their new single “All I See Is Us,” a spellbinding melodic techno single arriving by way of Insomniac’s Interstellar Recordings imprint.

Already circling on world-renowned labels such as Adam Beyer‘s Drumcode, Tomorrowland Music, Armada, and more, KASIA teams up with Eli & Dani, who recently collaborated with Argy, alongside Stylo, known for shaping the melodic techno landscape with releases on Zamna Records, Space Motion Records, NEWORLD, and others.

Speaking to the mood tied to their new single, KASIA says, “This track lives in that space where tension, emotion, and unity collide on the dancefloor.”

KASIA, Eli & Dani, Stylo - All I See Is Us
KASIA, Eli & Dani, Stylo – All I See Is Us

Together they deliver “All I See Is Us“—a melancholic yet powerful anthem built on emotive vocals, cinematic tension, and a massive festival-ready drop. The unique synth work and driving energy make this a standout record designed for peak-time club moments and global main-stage rotation.

KASIA, Eli & Dani, and Stylo‘s new single “All I See Is Us” is available on all platforms via Interstellar Recordings.

Listen to the track below.

Steve Aoki Drops Festival-Ready Remix of 2ŁØT & Aloe Blacc’s “Immortal”

Steve Aoki

2ŁØT and Aloe Blacc usher in the new year with a pulse-pounding remix of their inspirational anthem “Immortal,” reimagined by global dance music icon Steve Aoki and released via Dim Mak.

The track transforms the original’s message of fearless living into a full-blown festival banger – merging soaring vocals with electrifying drops and big-room energy. Rooted in the ancient philosophy of memento mori – a reminder of life’s impermanence – “Immortal” challenges listeners to step into their purpose and let go of fear.

“This remix brings the urgency of the message to a whole new level,” says 2ŁØT frontman Rudy Love Jr. “It’s about seizing every moment. And when Steve flipped the track, he gave it this unstoppable momentum that really drives that message home.”

 

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The release follows Steve Aoki‘s New Year’s Eve drop of HiROQUEST 3: Paragon Remixed, which includes a special remix of “Paragon” by 2ŁØT – offering fans a double dose of the emerging band’s signature mix of emotional resonance and genre-defying sound.

Both collaborations build on the creative synergy that began during Aoki’s HiROQUEST 3: Paragon era and now carries into 2026 with renewed intensity.

2ŁØT & Aloe Blacc - Immortal (Steve Aoki Remix)
2ŁØT & Aloe Blacc – Immortal (Steve Aoki Remix)

The “Immortal (Steve Aoki Remix)” caps off a breakout year for 2ŁØT, marked by collaborations with Aloe Blacc, Paul Oakenfold, Albert Harvey, and now Steve Aoki, as well as the release of their debut album Entropy, the Albert Harvey Mix EP, and a string of performances at events like KTLA and Somewhere Festival.

From soul-infused anthems to club-ready remixes, the band has cemented itself as a powerful new voice in both the live and electronic music scenes – bridging social impact and sonic experimentation in equal measure.

 

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With new original material on the way and select tour dates to be announced soon, 2ŁØT enters 2026 poised for another landmark year – one fueled by collaboration, connection, and an unwavering belief in music as a force for transformation.

Listen to the track below!

Mathame have announced their first-ever Las Vegas residency

Mathame have announced their first-ever Las Vegas residency, marking a major milestone in the duo’s global journey.

Set across four dates in 2026, the residency will see the Italian brothers bring their cinematic EmoTech sound to Zouk Nightclub and Ayu Dayclub at Resorts World Las Vegas, two of the city’s most forward-thinking venues.

The residency will kick off on March 27 at Zouk Nightclub, with the opening night closely tied to one of Mathame‘s priority record releases for 2026, set to be revealed in the coming months. The launch signals the beginning of a new chapter for the duo in North America, blending dynamic club culture with their signature emotional storytelling.

Mathame will return to Las Vegas on May 16 for a special daytime set at Ayu Dayclub, before continuing the residency with a highly anticipated performance on September 3 at Zouk Nightclub.

 

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The final date, October 2, will coincide with the global influx of fans surrounding EDC Electric Daisy Carnival, positioning Mathame at the center of one of the year’s most important electronic music moments.

Known for bridging cinematic vision with club-focused energy, Mathame‘s Las Vegas residency reflects their growing presence in the U.S. market while offering fans a rare opportunity to experience the duo across multiple formats: night, day, and festival season – within a single city.

More details on the shows will be announced soon.

Las Vegas Residency Dates:

• March 27, 2026 — Zouk Nightclub
• May 16, 2026 — Ayu Dayclub
• September 3, 2026 — Zouk Nightclub
• October 2, 2026 — Zouk Nightclub

Higher Love Malta Unveils Phase 1 Lineup for Its 2026 Edition

Higher Love Malta 2026. Following a standout debut in 2025, Higher Love Festival returns to the sun-soaked shores of Malta for its second edition with a heavyweight Phase 1 lineup for 2026.

Running from 29 April to 4 May, the festival once again takes over multiple stunning locations across the island and mixes up world-class electronic music with sunrise-to-starlight dancing, glistening coastlines, next level food and a like-minded crowd.

Curated by Sammy Porter alongside the team behind leading promoters LoveJuice, Higher Love is an all-encompassing European festival experience – think pool parties under blazing sun, open-air shows by the sea, boat parties with beats rolling across the water and secret afterparties that stretch long into the night.

Phase 1 lineup highlights include fresh tech house from new school tastemakers such as Josh Baker, Prospa, Eliza Rose, Fleur Shore, Girls Don’t Sync, Kolter, Lee Foss, Sidney Charles, Riordan, Wheats, Julian Fijma, Paige Tomlinson, Obskür and a special live show from Oden & Fatzo with five headliners still to be revealed in Phase 2.

The week closes in style with an unmissable Closing Party at Boat Club, Café Del Mar, featuring G Chase, Harty, Mazos, Mike Younger, O’Neil McDowall and Sonny Kane.

 

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Higher Love also brings a stacked schedule of stage takeovers from cutting-edge brands including 23 Degrees, After Caposile, Appetite, Binary, Boat Club, Creche, Club Roto, Groovin, Indigenous, INLV, Lab 54, LoveJuice, Modern Funktion, Secret Sessions and WYLD who will all bring their own flavors and add to a diverse, forward-thinking soundtrack across the island.

This weekend escape in Malta is a perfect way to kick off the 2026 festival season in a gorgeous setting with an already essential line up, and more is to come soon.

Sign up now HERE, with tickets on sale on Tuesday, 13th January.

The Haçienda Bangkok Unveils Full Lineup For 2026 Festival

On 24th January, the legendary FAC51 The Haçienda returns to Bangkok to transform Ambience Space into a multi-room, day festival experience and the venue’s first event of this scale in a landmark moment for the city’s evolving cultural landscape.

A Bangkok debut DJ set for Basement Jaxx headlines with ex Joy Division and New Order bassist Peter Hook playing alongside Manchester legends like 808 State, Jon Dasilva, DJ Paullete, and more heady house and tech from Move D, Huerta, Liquid Earth and others.

Born in Manchester in 1982, The Haçienda defined modern club culture and launched a global movement that still resonates today. Its return to Bangkok celebrates a long-standing musical connection between Manchester and Krung Thep, first forged in the 80s, carried forward by new generations and still live on today’s dancefloors.

Basement Jaxx are Brit Award-winning pioneers whose explosive DJ sets blend house, breaks, carnival energy and timeless classics. 25 years on from Rooty, they remain one of dance music’s most electrifying forces.

The Haçienda Bangkok 2026
The Haçienda Bangkok 2026 lineup

Very Special Guest Peter Hook makes a rare appearance. He is the Haçienda‘s original owner and founding architect of Manchester’s sound with his bass playing in Joy Division and New Order and is a direct link to the club’s origins, bringing its spirit, stories and attitude to Bangkok.

Fellow Manchester legends 808 State, acid house trailblazers and electronic music pioneers, Jon Dasilva, a seminal Haçienda resident and early sonic architect, DJ Paulette, another Haçienda resident, LGBTQ+ pioneer and UK club icon also play.

Add in Move D, a deep, emotive selector and long-time cult favorite, Panorama Bar regular and modern house standout Huerta and hardware-driven house, electro and tech-funk innovator Liquid Earth and together, the line-up reflects the Haçienda‘s original forward-facing ethos by bridging legacy and future dancefloor sounds.

Room 2 is hosted by Mixmag & Transport. Celebrating Transport‘s 10th Anniversary, this room unites one of the world’s leading dance platforms with Bangkok‘s longest-running underground party.

Room 3 is a Bangkok Collectives Showcase featuring Yellowfang, Pissawong, More Rice, Kangkao, Romrom and more, alongside pop-up record stalls and official Haçienda merchandise.

Produced with support from Maho Rasop, Bar Temp, Transport and Bangkok Community Radio and with tickets strictly limited to 2,000, this is a must-attend event that will go down in history.

Full Line-up:

Basement Jaxx (DJ Set) • Peter Hook • 808 State • Jon Dasilva • DJ Paulette • Move D • Huerta • Liquid Earth • Yellowfang • Pam Anantr • Ché Wax • Overmars • Transport 10th Anniversary (Room 2) • Pissawong • More Rice • Kangkao • Romrom • Olbi Iyah (Room 3)

Tickets available HERE.

DJ Mag Opens Voting for Top 100 Clubs 2026

DJ Mag has opened the voting for the 2026 edition of the Top 100 Clubs poll, the definitive celebration of global nightclub culture run annually by the global dance music magazine and media brand.

Clubbers and dance music fans worldwide are invited to take part by voting for their favorite global dance floors now.

First launched in 2008, DJ Mag’s Top 100 Clubs poll has grown to become the most respected barometer of the international nightlife scene. Each year, it delivers a unique snapshot of the world’s most influential dance floors and shines a spotlight on the venues that define club culture across the world.

DJ Mag Top 100 Clubs
DJ Mag Top 100 Clubs 2026

The final rankings are determined entirely by votes from DJ Mag‘s global audience, reflecting the real experiences and passions of clubbers rather than industry panels or critics.

Voting for the 2026 Top 100 Clubs poll is open now and runs until Wednesday 18th March 2026. Following the voting period, the results will be announced in April 2026.

You can vote HERE.

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