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2021 may not have been the year we all got back to the club in full force, but that doesnt mean it wasnt a great time for dance music. And while we spent the majority of our time longing for the days we could be pressed against a couple hundred sweaty strangers all thrumming to the same kick drum, the soundtrack to our at-home raves did not disappoint.

With a lot of highly anticipated debuts and previously delayed follow ups finally seeing the light of day, the year saw massive offerings from the likes of established names like Porter Robinson, Boys Noize and Danny L Harle, as well as strong showings from newcomers like SHERELLE and Wavedash.

Whether youre looking for nostalgic indie dance, headbanging dubstep, forward-thinking mutant techno, over the top hardcore rave, throwback house, blistering fast drum and bass or something that defies easy categorization, there was a little something there for whatever type of beat gets you going.

Danny L Harle "Harlecore"

An album so massive they had to build a mythical multi-story megaclub to contain it, PC Music OG Danny L Harles debut, Harlecore, feels like the closest thing you could get to the purest distillation of rave euphoria. From soaring hooks to stadium-sized synths and teeth-chattering bass, Harle explores the emotional extremes of every ravey genre under the sun. Enlisting the help of Hudson Mohawke, Caroline Polachek and Lil Data to create the DJ personas of a hammer-wielding werewolf, an ethereal jellyfish and a hyperactive blue mascot respectively, Harle takes the concept of a fantasy rave compilation and pushes it to cartoonish proportions while still making some of the years most impeccable dance music.

Leon Vynehall "Rare, Forever"

Straddling the line between sonic experimentation and forward-thinking dancefloor-ready rhythms, British producer Leon Vynehalls latest album was one of the more forward-thinking club records to drop this year. Balancing moody interludes full of dulcet saxophone tones and distorted noise composition with giddy bursts of frenzied percussion and four-on-the-floor stompers, Rare, Forever unfolds like a descent into a damp, dark cave with expansive hits of bass and deftly plucked strings reverberating off the walls. Its a bizarre beast of a dance record, but one that draws you in with every quirk, twist and turn it takes you along the way.

Boys Noize "+/-"

The fifth studio album from veteran DJ and producer, Alex Ridha AKA Boys Noize, +/- (pronounced polarity) runs the gambit from sweaty hard-hitting industrial electro to Berghain-ready techno, ethereal indie dance, experimental beatmaking and everything in between. Making use of his own extensive modular synth collection, Ridha brings forth a bevy of new anthems and bangers that feel right in line with what one would expect of a Boys Noize record, while still sounding fresh and new. Featuring the likes of Kelsey Lu, ABRA, Tommy Cash, Chilly Gonzales, Rico Nasty and more, +/- marries Ridhas club prowess with his finely honed pop sensibilities for one of Boys Noizes strongest offerings to date.

Wavedash "World Famous Tour"

Having established themselves in the dubstep scene at a time when all the major players had moved on, Wavedash looked to make a distinct departure from what they were known best for with their debut album. Taking cues from their musical idols like Porter Robinson and Skrillex, World Famous Tour sees the producer trio branch out from the growling bass heavy bangers (although there is still plenty of that on the album not to fear), exploring Rustie-esque maximalist drops, moody drum and bass, pensive ambient compositions, Soundcloud-era future bass, hyperpop and a few things that defy easy categorization. If you want to know what the future of EDM sounds like, Wavedash is a good place to start.

CFCF "memoryland"

This one's for all the '90s kids out there. Montreal producer CFCF drenched his latest album in a healthy layer of nostalgia to craft a record that sounds like it was tucked away between a copy of Mobys Play and a yellowed 12 of Aphex Twins Windowlicker." Leaning heavily into the electronica side of dance music, memoryland includes bits of shoegaze, punk, French touch, disco, funk, IDM and more all collaged together like a musical scrapbook. Tracks like Life is Perfecto and the epic eight minute Night/Day/Work/Home walk the line between Oneohtrix Point Nevers experimentalism and Four Tets dancefloor warmth for a blissful mix of accessible and cutting-edge.

Porter Robinson "Nuture"

The long awaited follow up to 2014s landmark debut, Worlds, Porter Robinsons sophomore album, Nurture, had a lot to live up to and did not disappoint. Straying further into the indie side of dance music with a few experimental detours along the way, Robinson builds on the heavily processed vocals and soaring maximal sound he honed on his first record with even more emphasis on songwriting and personal sentiment. An album born out of his own struggles with mental health and writers block, Nurture sees Robinson be more vulnerable than ever by opening up about anxiety, gushing about finding love and celebrating the artform itself. From the cinematic fireworks of album high points such as Look at the Sky and Something Comforting to the twitchy pastoral interludes like Wind Tempos and do-re-mi-fa-sol-la-ti-do, Robinsons Nurture is a record worth holding near and dear to your heart.

Koreless "Agor"

Arriving a full decade after the producer released his first single, Koreless debut album, Agor, was more than well worth the wait. Full of bright trance synths, copious vocal samples and drumless beats all interwoven through a series of amorphous interludes and extended transitions, Agor unfolds like a journey through an ethereal futuristic landscape with glitchy textures and sprawling melodies. From the syncopated chorus of Joy Squad to the haunting harpsichord and choral arrangements on album closer Strangers, Koreless packs a meticulous amount of detail into every track without losing sight of what makes people move.

Eris Drew "Quivering In Time"

A true disciple of rave history, Eris Drew builds on the series of crate-digging DJ sets alongside partner Octo Octa recorded in a woodland clearing during the middle of the pandemic. Devised as a versatile mix of tracks that would slot in next to even the deepest of cuts, Quivering In Time is a solid house record front-to-back, full of Hi-NRG beats, acid basslines, shuffles, breaks and spinbacks traversing the genres of techno, house, prog house, disco and more. It's clearly made by someone that's put in years of work behind the decks, studying their dance music history and putting their knowledge of every microgenre, obscure rave and out of print white label to good use.

SHERELLE "fabric presents SHERELLE"

London-born DJ, producer and Hooversound label head SHERELLE is one of the most exciting new names making waves on the faster end of the club spectrum. Tapped to put together a mix for the prestigious "fabric presents" series, SHERELLE brings together one of the years best curated collections of old-school jungle techno, breakbeat hardcore, acid and footwork. Featuring cuts from Tim Reaper, Kush Jones, DJ Rashad, AceMo, LCY, Dub One and more, SHERELLE shows us what life lived above 160bpm is truly about with some of the most batshit drum breaks youve ever heard. If youre looking to work up a sweat, this is a must listen.

Ross from Friends "Tread"

The sophomore album from British producer, Felix Clary Weatherall, Tread feels like lo-fi house and trance went on a date and got really stoned afterward. Offering a more mellowed out sound with the occasional detour into trip hop and washed out psychedelics, Ross From Friends makes meticulously crafted house sound like easy-listening with soulful samples, bright trance-y synths and brushed drums. It feels fitting that the music video for album opener, The Daisy, features a speedcubing competition given the level of intricacy Weatherall bakes into his rhythms while still maintaining a lighthearted sense of novelty and play. If you're looking for a good record to bliss out to or even just get extra cozy, you cant go wrong with Tread.

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Anz "All Hours"

India Jordan "Watch Out!"

LSDXOXO "Dedicated 2 Disrespect"

Logic1000 "You've Got the Whole Night to Go"

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Ukrainian duo ARTBAT have linked with dance legend Pete Tong for what is set to be one of the pairs biggest ever tunes: a forward-thinking new take on the Balearic dance classic Age of Love on Ministry of Sound. The stylish new single is out digitally on January 7th and on vinyl on February 4th 2022.

This latest new ARTBAT track comes just a week after the award-winning pair sold out their much talked about UPPERGROUND label on New Years Eve in Tulum with next level visuals making it an unforgettable night. More than 6000 people came together to dance to a majestic set that took in ARTBAT classics old and new.

The high spec production added an extra sensory element, with vast LED screens showing abstract imagery and ARTBAT in space suits, pixel-thin lasers beaming into the crowd, and iconic Mexican palm trees towering next to the main stage. It was a perfect way to see out the old and bring in the new with ARTBAT doing what they do best.

This hypnotic new track is a perfect follow up to that party. It is designed for huge dance floors and is a driving, melodic yet deep affair that will sound perfect in the worlds best superclubs. The remix pairs big synths and elements of stylish trance and potent techno to make a big emotional impact, as is the ARTBAT way.

With this new collaborative single, ARTBAT start 2022 in the same superb fashion with which they ended their successful 2021.

Listen to the track below!

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The artist has been creating these instrumental melodies that have spoken many words without saying any. This is a great quality of a musician to convey the intention without saying much.Corvis Leonardhas always interactively formed his tracks. This budding musician certainly has more to offer the audience. From his tunes to his honest way of speaking he has a simplicity that is rare to find.

About

This new instrumental artist is from the United States.Corvis Leonardhas always found music to be a great way of healing pains with or without wounds. Through his music, he is trying to find the meaning of life and eventually the much-needed inner peace. That is why he turned to music to make his mental health a priority. He has a humble approach to describing his gorgeous forms of art. He admires Slash and always seeks inspiration from his favorite artists and video games. This is vivid proof of his honesty. He has a working individual. He has made his room into his recording studio.

Musical Career

This self-taught musician has introduced several mind-blowing hits in a very short period. Most of his songs are from the instrumental indie genre. Each of his pieces has an uplifting aura. He released three albums at the same time on a video streaming platform is Dreaming, Simplicity, Thoughts on papers. He released pieces like, Zoning out, Passing Time, Trance Guitar, Meds, Thoughts of Suicide are works of his initial days. He has made music relentlessly since then. Musical pieces that he released within the next few days, are, Internal Pain, Under The Influence, and The Way The World See Me (Version 2). And he has produced even more pieces after that release like, Just Walking By, The Chaos In My Head.

Latest Release

This young artist has a lot to offer musically with his honest way of approaching and depicting his form of art. His new songThe Way The World See Mewas a part of his album called Dreaming. He makes music that is pleasing to the ears. His honesty and simplicity evoke a core feeling of admiration. His guitar pieces that are incorporated in this piece are very ecstatically uplifting. The background score also adds up to the aura of the track. The guitar pieces that the audience gets to witness in his tracks are completely enchanting. He has a promising future ahead.

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Mavis Staples

Most venues are still following COVID-19 guidelines, including reduced capacity, social distancing and masks. Several shows require proof of the vaccine or a negative test.

FRIDAY

Sunny Sweeney: Country. 7 p.m. at McGonigels Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk; 713-528-5999.

Maddie & Tae : Country. 7 p.m. at House of Blues, 1204 Caroline; 888-402-5837.

Mavis Staples : R&B. 8 p.m. at the Grand 1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice, Galveston; 800-821-1894.

Disco Expressions: Disco. 9 p.m. at the Continental Club, 3700 Main; 713-529-9899.

Chad Cooke Band: Country. 8:30 p.m. at the Dosey Doe Big Barn, 25911 Interstate 45 N., The Woodlands; 281-367-3774.

Kottonmouth Kings: Hip-hop. 7 p.m. at Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel; 713-225-5483.

Cruz Contreras: Americana. 8 p.m. at the Dosey Doe Breakfast, BBQ and Whiskey Bar, 2626-B Research Forest, The Woodlands; 832-823-4414.

Getter: Dubstep and trap. 10 p.m. at Stereo Live, 6400 Richmond; 832-251-9600.

Post Gold Era: Rock. 8 p.m. at White Oak Music Hall, upstairs, 2915 N. Main; 713-237-0370.

Mother Mother: Rock. 8 p.m. at White Oak Music Hall, downstairs, 2915 N. Main; 713-237-0370.

SATURDAY

Andrew Rayel: Trance. 10 p.m. at Stereo Live, 6400 Richmond; 832-251-9600.

Pearl Earl: Psych-rock from Denton. 8 p.m. at Satellite Bar, 6922 Harrisburg; 713-425-6669.

Buckcherry: Rock. 7 p.m. at Rise Rooftop, 2600 Travis; 832-767-0513.

Club 90s : Taylor Swift Red edition. 9 p.m. at House of Blues, 1204 Caroline; 888-402-5837.

BowiElvis Fest: Annual tribute to two icons. 8 p.m. at the Continental Club, 3700 Main; 713-529-9899.

Kelly Willis, Brennen Leigh and Melissa Carper: Country. 7 p.m. at McGonigels Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk; 713-528-5999.

Drew Kennedy: Country. 8:30 p.m. at the Dosey Doe Breakfast, BBQ and Whiskey Bar, 2626-B Research Forest, The Woodlands; 832-823-4414.

Coozablack: Rock. 7 p.m. at Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel; 713-225-5483.

Back in Black: AC/DC tribute. 8:30 p.m. at the Dosey Doe Big Barn, 25911 Interstate 45 N., The Woodlands; 281-367-3774.

SUNDAY

Bad Sneakers: Steely Dan tribute. 8 p.m. at the Continental Club, 3700 Main; 713-529-9899.

Cool Freddie E & The Crew: Variety. 8:30 p.m. at the Dosey Doe Big Barn, 25911 Interstate 45 N., The Woodlands; 281-367-3774.

TWRP: Rock. 8 p.m. at White Oak Music Hall, upstairs, 2915 N. Main; 713-237-0370.

TUESDAY

The Moth: Houston story slam. 7:30 p.m. at Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel; 713-225-5483.

WEDNESDAY

Holly Beth and Canaan Bryce: Country. 8:30 p.m. at the Dosey Doe Breakfast, BBQ and Whiskey Bar, 2626-B Research Forest, The Woodlands; 832-823-4414.

Marshall Tucker Band: Rock. 8:30 p.m. at the Dosey Doe Big Barn, 25911 Interstate 45 N., The Woodlands; 281-367-3774.

THURSDAY

Beetle: Beatles covers. 7 p.m. at the Continental Club, 3700 Main; 713-529-9899.

Trampled by Turtles, Deer Tick: Bluegrass and folk-rock. 6:30 p.m. at White Oak Music Hall, downstairs, 2915 N. Main; 713-237-0370.

Washed Out: Chillwave. 8:30 p.m. at Warehouse Live, 813 St. Emanuel; 713-225-5483.

Girls Gotta Eat : Comedy. 7 p.m. at House of Blues, 1204 Caroline; 888-402-5837.

Possessed by Paul James: Folk. 7 p.m. at McGonigels Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk; 713-528-5999.

Rick Huckaby: Country. 8 p.m. at the Dosey Doe Breakfast, BBQ and Whiskey Bar, 2626-B Research Forest, The Woodlands; 832-823-4414.

Christian Lopez: Americana. 8:30 p.m. at the Dosey Doe Big Barn, 25911 Interstate 45 N., The Woodlands; 281-367-3774.

AFK: Dubstep. 10 p.m. at Stereo Live, 6400 Richmond; 832-251-9600.

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Joey Guerra is the music critic for the Houston Chronicle. He also covers various aspects of pop culture. He has reviewed hundreds of concerts and interviewed hundreds of celebrities, from Justin Bieber to Dolly Parton to Beyonce. He's appeared as a regular correspondent on Fox26 and was head judge and director of the Pride Superstar singing competition for a decade. He has been named journalist of the year multiple times by both OutSmart Magazine and the FACE Awards. He also covers various aspects of pop culture, including the local drag scene and "RuPaul's Drag Race."

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Including catching up on last year's 21 Black Futures shows, dancing to DJ Blush and enjoying Snow Magic at Ontario Place

Courtesy of CBC and Obsidian Theatre.

In The Sender, Amanda Cordner's Sil simply presses a button to send racists to their own island.

If you missed Obsidian Theatres historic presentation of 21 short shows looking at the future of Blackness last year, theyre all still streaming at the CBC Gem site. Organized by Obsidians artistic director, Mumbi Tindyebwa Otu, the shows including Cheryl Foggos The Sender, starring Sort Ofs Amanda Cordner are timely and urgent, perfect isolation viewing.

Available for a limited time. Free. gem.cbc.ca

Miss dancing? Well, you cant do the real thing in-person now, but DJ Blush hosts an online dance party with R&R, soul, funk, pop, hip-hop and more. So clear out your living room furniture and get ready to feel good.

January 7 at 9 pm. Pwyc. mixcloud.com/live/djblushto

Its your last chance to see the Nathan Phillips Square spectacle of lights, with installations inspired by cultural festivals around the world. The Cavalcade was designed with guidance from Toronto Public Health, so as long as you keep your distance this is a safe Omicron event that will get you out of your apartment and maybe even into a pair of skates.

To January 7, 5-11 pm. Free. toronto.ca/cavalcade

The figure-8 skate trail under the Gardiner is back this year. No reservations are required, but you do need to wear a mask, and capacity is limited. There will be skate rentals and sharpenings, but skating lessons have been cancelled. Inuvialuk artist Maureen Grubens large-scale installation of sculptural sleds, Moving With Joy, will also be on display. The work depicts how sleds are used by Arctic communities.

To February 21. 250 Fort York Blvd. Free.thebentway.ca

Sea Tangle by Ryan Longo is on display at Snow Magic.

The producers of this seasonal drive-thru are playing fast and loose with the winter theme. Snow Magic is basically a tour of Burning Man-style sculptures think pyrotechnics, optical effects and Tim Burtonesque trance music. The laser tower gives strong Jennifer Lopez Waiting For Tonight video vibes.

To January 16. Ontario Place (955 Lake Shore West). $45-$65 per vehicle.DriveThruFunCo.com

Galleries and museums may be closed, but the Aga Khan Museums outdoor exhibition featuring photographs by Christopher Wilton-Steer is on for a couple of months. Just be sure to bundle up if its extra cold outside.

Runs to March 7. Free. Aga Khan Park (77 Wynford). agakhanmuseum.org

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Glenn started writing for NOWs theatre section in 1997. Currently, he edits and contributes to the film and stage sections. He sees approximately 280 live stage shows and 150 movies a year. His mother once described his job as Seeing The Lion King"

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