Your Friday Dance Music Playlist: Fresh Tracks from Skrillex, Slayyyter, and More
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This week in dance music, Steve Aoki and Calvin Harris made headlines in the legal arena. Aoki is facing a class-action lawsuit related to his partnership with the gaming company MetaZoo, while Harris has successfully secured $13.5 million following a legal win against his former business manager.
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In other news, Robyn has publicly criticized Elon Musk, describing him as “tacky.” Meanwhile, Splice has revealed its top genres of 2025, and ABBA celebrated a milestone as their album Gold: Greatest Hits achieved the top position on a Billboard dance chart for the first time.
Additionally, here are the standout new dance projects of the week:
Skrillex, Kora
Skrillex’s latest release, the three-track EP Kora, showcases an ambient approach filled with collaborations from Whitearmor and other affiliates. The eight-and-a-half-minute project is experimental, encouraging listeners to appreciate its subtle sound design through quality headphones. The EP is available on OWSLA/Atlantic Recording Corporation.
Slayyyter, “Dance…”
Electropop artist Slayyyter has released a new track, “Dance,” which features driving beats and a compelling hook, declaring “I kind of hate you but, it doesn’t matter, let me daaaaance.” The accompanying music video blends a stylish disco aesthetic with elements of suspense.
Crankdat, “Movement”
Ohio-based producer Crankdat solidifies his reputation with “Movement,” a heavy dubstep track featuring vocals from Linney. The single, released on Crank It Up! Records, is designed for intense bass-heavy listening.
Illenium, Bastille & Dabin, “Feel Alive”
The eighth single from Illenium’s forthcoming album, Odyssey, is a collaborative effort with Bastille and Dabin. “Feel Alive” features signature future bass elements and is complemented by a tracklist boasting collaborations with Kid Cudi, Zeds Dead, and Bring Me the Horizon. The song will be available through Republic Records.
Shimza & Elderbrook, “Falling”
“Falling” merges Afro house rhythms with uplifting synths, featuring South African artist Shimza and English producer Elderbrook. This anthem-sized track preserves the vibrant percussion of the genre and is released under Helix Records.
Flight School, “Up2Night”
Canadian duo Flight School has teamed up with Australian vocalist Gigi Russ for “Up2Night,” a new electro track that embodies an energetic dancefloor vibe. The single is available on Palm Tree Records.
