This week in the electronic landscape, the industry is buzzing with high-profile event announcements. Leading the charge, ADE has revealed that French visionary Jean-Michel Jarre will kick off the 2026 edition with a monumental performance at AFAS Live on October 21. Orchestrated by MOJO and Insomniac, the show promises a sensory-shifting experience, utilizing venue-wide stage mapping and intricate lighting architecture to create an immersive spectacle.
Florida’s Okeechobee is also set for a historic moment later this month, as LP Giobbi becomes the first woman to direct the festival’s famed superjam. She will be joined on stage by a stellar cast including Rick Mitarotonda of Goose, Dominic Lalli of Big Gigantic, and the Disco Biscuits’ Aron Magner. Meanwhile, Chicago’s ARC Music Festival is gearing up for an unprecedented expansion, stretching to four days this September with a lineup featuring Michael Bibi, Sara Landry, and The Blessed Madonna.
In the Coachella valley, the Desert Nights 2026 private parties will host heavyweights like David Guetta and Green Velvet across both festival weekends. Looking further ahead to October, Goldenvoice has unveiled “Head Trip,” a unique one-off festival on the Coachella grounds featuring a powerhouse roster of Skrillex, Swedish House Mafia, and a B2B set from Peggy Gou and Four Tet. On the East Coast, the Brooklyn edition of We Belong Here will bring Above & Beyond and Oliver Heldens to New York this June.
The business side of the booth is equally active, with news that Concord has acquired the legendary Ninja Tune, bringing the label’s storied catalog and publishing wing under its umbrella. Additionally, the 2026 IDMA nominations have been officially announced, and we’ve gained fresh insight into Illenium’s groundbreaking residency at the Sphere through a conversation with his agent, Guy Oldaker.
To cap it off, here is our definitive guide to the essential new dance releases of the week.
Kenya Grace, “Naked”
Following the monumental success of “Strangers”—which made Kenya Grace the first woman to top the Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart as a sole writer, producer, and vocalist—the British talent returned to the studio to reconnect with her creative core. The result is “Naked,” a track that seamlessly blends the frantic energy of liquid drum ‘n’ bass with a raw, introspective narrative about the emptiness of physical intimacy without emotional connection.
“Naked explores the isolation of being wanted for your body but overlooked as a person,” Grace explains. “It captures that specific, quiet void of lying next to someone while feeling completely unseen.”
The single is available now via Warner Records/Major Recordings. Listen to it here.
Claude VonStroke, “Static In The Deep End”
Claude VonStroke offers a glimpse into his upcoming album Wrong Number with the lead single “Static In The Deep End.” A dark, sinewy track designed for the late-night hours, it showcases VonStroke’s ability to build massive tension through minimalist percussion and a driving kick. Set for release on May 22, the album is a deeply personal project featuring vocal contributions from his wife and children. The release coincides with a specialized club tour across Europe and Japan.
“Static In The Deep End” is out now on the Wrong Number imprint. Listen here.
Jaguar, “Gimme Dat”
Drawing inspiration from the early 2000s cult classic The Urbz: Sims in the City, UK producer Jaguar delivers a nostalgic yet forward-thinking heater in “Gimme Dat.” The track reimagines the aesthetic of Y2K club culture and Detroit electro, resulting in a propulsive rhythm that feels both retro and revolutionary. Jaguar is slated to bring this high-octane sound to the States for a U.S. tour starting this June.
“Gimme Dat” is available via Utopia Worldwide. Listen here.
Azzeca & House Of Molly, “Love On Me”
Positioned perfectly ahead of her Coachella debut, Azzeca has teamed up with London’s House Of Molly for the acid-tinged anthem “Love On Me.” The track serves as a spiritual successor to her recent cosmic hit “find a reason,” utilizing a bold ’80s vocal sample that transitioned into an original collaboration. The artists describe the track as a tribute to the seductive, flamboyant energy of ballroom and classic nightlife, characterizing it as a playful, campy, and innuendo-filled floor-filler.
“Love On Me” is out now on Factory 93 Records. Listen here.
Manila Killa, “I Wanna”
Manila Killa dives back into his high-energy roots with “I Wanna,” a frenetic drum ‘n’ bass excursion. After a brief hiatus from the genre since 2022, the producer noted on social media that the sound of DnB acts like a “sleeper agent” trigger, forcing him back into the studio to create something feral and fast-paced. It’s a welcome return to form that captures the chaotic brilliance of the genre.
“I Wanna” is available through Boom Records. Listen here.
