This week’s electronic music landscape has been defined by dramatic shifts at Coachella. Anyma was sidelined for the festival’s opening weekend due to structural challenges with the stage build, though he is set to make his grand debut on the main stage tonight, April 17. Meanwhile, Rezz prioritized her well-being by bowing out of weekend two, and Moby made a generous commitment, pledging all proceeds from his upcoming Coachella 2026 sets to a quartet of animal welfare organizations.
In other major news, Madonna has sent the internet into a frenzy, clearing her Instagram feed to drop hints about Confessions On a Dancefloor 2. Accompanying a lyrical nod to the 2005 original “Hung Up,” she confirmed the album is slated for a July 3 release.
We also sat down with house music luminary Honey Dijon to discuss her latest record, The Nightlife, and her philosophy on sustaining a long-term career. Reflecting on her grounded approach to success, she noted, “I don’t have a Rolex, a flashy car, or expensive habits. I invest in real estate and the stock market, and above all, I stay true to myself.” Additionally, as we look ahead to Billboard’s Woman in Music 2026, we chatted with honoree Zara Larsson about her transformative year and why her internal world remains unchanged despite her meteoric rise.
As always, here are the most essential dance music projects and singles landing this week.
John Summit, Ctrl Escape
Released on April 15, John Summit’s sophomore album, Ctrl Escape, acts as a conceptual bridge between his past life as a CPA and his current status as a dance floor powerhouse. Featuring a vibrant mix of tracks like “Lights Go Out” and collaborations with Feid and The Chainsmokers, the 13-track collection highlights a mature, genre-fluid evolution from his 2024 debut, Comfort In Chaos. Summit describes the project as an anthem for independence: “It’s about shedding the control of corporate life and refusing to be confined to a single sound.”
Slayyyter, “Broke B–ch Free$tyle”
Coming off the success of her March release Wor$t Girl In America and a widely acclaimed Coachella set, Slayyyter is at the top of her game. Ahead of her second weekend appearance, she dropped “Broke B–ch Free$tyle,” a chaotic, high-energy noise-pop anthem that revels in the joy of living unapologetically—credit card limits and all.
Nine Inch Noize, Nine Inch Noize
Following their explosive Coachella debut, Nine Inch Nails and Boys Noize have unveiled a collaborative project, Nine Inch Noize. Born from the synergy of their recent tour, the album reimagines industrial classics like “Vessel” and “Closer” through a polished, electronic-forward lens. Trent Reznor noted the process was deeply rewarding, adding, “It started as a whim to play the Sahara tent, but it grew into something worthy of a formal record. It’s a mix of live energy and studio experimentation—we had a blast revisiting these tracks.”
Tomora, Come Closer
Tom Rowlands of The Chemical Brothers and singer-songwriter Aurora have joined forces as Tomora. Their debut, Come Closer, is a 12-track study in tension and release, pairing moody, textured soundscapes with delicate, emotive vocals. “We wanted to balance the hard with the soft,” the pair explained. “It’s a sonic world that only exists when we create together.”
Tiga, Hotlife
Tiga returns with his fourth solo studio album, Hotlife, a record that breathes new life into the minimalist, swagger-heavy aesthetic of early bloghouse. Whether it’s his collaboration with Fcukers on “Silk Scarf” or his hauntingly coy interpretation of INXS’s “Need You Tonight,” the album is a masterclass in off-kilter, cool-guy production.
