We’re back for yet another monthly roundup! June gave us a ton of new music from all the near-infinite corners of the Dance polygon. From highly-requested, sought-after IDs to complete surprises, this month had it all. And for that, we’re waving goodbye in style, looking back at the best of the best of EDM.
For all that new music shaping the Dance scene and which we had the pleasure to encounter, we’ve decided to make a little recap highlighting those tunes we can’t get out of our heads. So please sit back, put on your best set of headphones, and read on, as we unveil our top tracks of the month of June 2024.
5. Swedish House Mafia feat. Niki & The Grove — Lioness
Genre(s): House, UK Garage
Release Date: June 7th, 2024
Mood(s): Groovy, Epic
To say we were waiting for this one for a while would be an understatement. A year on hold — and publicly delayed —, Sweden’s most famous Dance trio Swedish House Mafia finally released ‘Lioness’ to the world last month. The track showcases the group’s modern sound, blending it seamlessly with the ethereal vocals of Niki & The Dove. It’s a perfect example of their ability to craft music that is both dancefloor-ready and emotionally uplifting.
4. Charlotte de Witte — How You Move
Genre(s): Techno (Peak-Time)
Release Date: June 20th, 2024
Mood(s): Dark, Energetic
For some, she’s a crush. For others, she crushes the dancefloor. To us, it’s both. The Queen of Techno struck back in late June to release quite the belter. ‘How You Move’ is a testament to Charlotte de Witte’s iconic style, proving once again how she’s able to capture the raw essence of Techno, all while leaving a trace and offering a new mould for other artists in the field. With a fusion of pulsating acid and mesmerizing energy, this one’s bound to get you moving.
3. Kasablanca — Terminal Feeling
Genre(s): Progressive House, Melodic Techno
Release Date: June 7th, 2024
Mood(s): Hands-up, Energetic
We’re holding the urge to punch the air to the rhythm as we look back on this track. A staple in their recent live sets all over the world, one of the duo Kasablanca’s most eagerly awaited IDs was released a few weeks ago. ‘Terminal Feeling’ seamlessly marries Progressive House with Indie and live Electronic elements, capturing audiences far and wide with the lines, “It’s a terminal feeling. And you’re the only cure”. Masters of the analogue sound, you’ll love the nod to the 80s in this one.
2. John Summit & Kaskade feat. Julia Church – Resonate
Genre(s): Techno (Peak-Time)
Release Date: June 21st, 2024
Mood(s): Melodic, Energetic
When two giants collide, we sit down and stare in awe. When they onboard a magnificent vocalist, we applaud. Or we rave! John Summit, the man of the moment, teamed up with living legend Kaskade to unveil ‘Resonate’, featuring the lovely vocals of Julia Church. The release of this potential summer hit follows up on the success of Summit’s recent release, ‘Go Back’, which we ranked as the #1 Hottest Track of May.
Honourable Mentions
As every month, there was a ton of new material which, even though didn’t make the cut into our list, shouldn’t be overlooked. This month, many tracks just barely missed the top 5: Hardwell & KAAZE’s iconic Ultra Miami ID ‘Move‘, Dom Dolla’s ‘girl$‘, Martin Garrix & DubVision’s melodic anthem ‘Wherever You Are‘, and Lilly Palmer & Alan Fitzpatrick’s ‘Endless Nights‘ were just a few of them.
1. RÜFÜS DU SOL – Music is Better
Genre(s): Deep House, Melodic House
Release Date: June 21st, 2024
Mood(s): Playful, Happy
So. Good. Nothing like a feel-good, warm and summery singalong to award the gold to. June had a ton of releases, but this one might just be an inch above the rest. RÜFÜS DU SOL returned to the spotlight with this wonderful piece, ‘Music is Better’, their first since their album Surrender — which brought home a Grammy nomination. This is one of those songs that inexplicably get you in a good mood in an instant, and we bet you’ll be hearing it a ton during the Summer days. Car ride anyone? I’m in, pass the aux to blast this one on repeat.
Final Words
What are your top tunes from last month? Which artists are you most excited about for July? Did we miss any tracks? We’re eagerly waiting for what’s to come these next couple of days. Are you a producer and you’d like to see your tracks on our page? Then head over to this link right here, you champ. Be sure to follow our page to stay up to date on the latest news and views regarding EDM!