January 25th: Electronic Music and Festival Highlights

This roundup presents the key electronic music releases, festival announcements, and event programming revealed around January 25th.

New releases and singles to know

The week brings a string of high-profile singles and collaborations across labels and scenes, from techno stalwarts to bass innovators. Several tracks are positioned as lead singles for forthcoming albums or EPs, and many artists used live sets and touring to preview the new material prior to release.

Notable tracks and collaborations

• Butch debuts on DJ Tennis’ Life and Death with “Formula E,” a club-focused single built around a percolating bassline and pitched synths designed to peak dancefloor energy.
• Mary Droppinz and Neumonic teamed up for “What?,” the first single from Neumonic’s upcoming EP on Deadbeats.
• Iranian-born, Canadian-raised producer Nostalgix released “Fall Apart,” the next single ahead of debut album Inferno via Monstercat.
• Sacha Robotti continued promotion of his debut album I, Robotti with the single “Whistle Man,” a collaboration featuring Felix and Eric D. Clark on Dirtybird.
• Bay Area producer Shlump released “Oh My Gatos” on WAKAAN, the first single from his forthcoming album and coinciding with his largest North American headline tour.
• Electronic veterans Tiga and Boys Noize reunited for the single “HOT WIFE,” a tease ahead of Tiga’s HOTLIFE album.
• Collaborative single “Runaway” brings together Zeds Dead, IMANU, and vocalist MKLA via Deadbeats, blending future bass and drum & bass elements.

Release summary

Festival announcements and venue moves

Several festivals confirmed locations and lineups that will shape summer 2026 travel plans for fans of electronic music. Organizers are leaning into site-specific production, high-impact sound systems, and new outdoor programming.

Major festival news

• Caprices Festival will shift its flagship winter edition to Eggli, Gstaad starting in 2026, promising panoramic alpine stages and a production setup tailored to mountain infrastructure.
• Kappa FuturFestival announced Phase Two of its lineup for July 3–5, 2026 at Parco Dora in Torino, reinforcing its industrial, forward-looking programming.
• Terminal V, Scotland’s top electronic festival, returns to Tisno’s The Garden Resort from July 16–20, 2026 — a beachfront Croatian edition featuring an international roster of techno and electronic acts.
• Teksupport revealed a Memorial Day Weekend open-air with Solomun on May 23 at the historic Fulton Fish Market in Hunts Point, marking a new outdoor concert era for the East River waterfront venue.
• Winter Music Conference (WMC) returns March 24–26, 2026 with expanded programming at the Kimpton EPIC Hotel during Miami Music Week.

Festival dates and locations

Context and a brief history of festival-driven travel

Electronic music festivals have evolved from underground warehouse gatherings to global destination events over the past two decades. Early 2000s raves and club nights scaled into branded festivals with curated stages, world-class sound, and hospitality packages. In mountainous and coastal regions, promoters now work closely with local infrastructure — ski resorts, marinas, and waterfronts — to deliver unique experiences that blend landscape and music.

Winter editions like Caprices have long paired alpine sport with après-ski nightlife, while coastal events such as Terminal V in Croatia turned shorelines and resort towns into festival ecosystems. This evolution has driven ancillary services — boutique accommodation, private transfers, and maritime charters — creating new opportunities for travel providers and local economies.

Why these shifts matter for tourism

• Site-specific production encourages longer visitor stays and increased local spending.
• Outdoor waterfront and island events broaden appeal to international travelers seeking combined music and coastal experiences.
• Collaborations between festivals and destination operators often result in bespoke travel packages that include accommodation, hospitality, and marine activities.

Forecast: what this means for the season ahead

Expect the 2026 season to emphasize immersive production, expanded outdoor programming, and a stronger tie between festivals and destination marketing. Alpine and seaside settings will continue to attract diverse audiences, from club-focused ravers to families seeking a combined holiday and music experience. This pairing of landscape and programming suggests festivals will remain influential drivers of international leisure travel.

For travel and leisure sectors connected to the sea, marina operators and charter companies may see demand grow as fans seek convenient boat access to coastal venues, private bays, and island stages. Event organizers are likely to collaborate more with local marinas and yachting services to offer integrated packages.

Key takeaways and how to plan

Major new singles and album campaigns are priming festival seasons, while festival relocations and programming announcements shape where fans will travel in 2026. When planning to attend alpine or coastal festivals, consider logistics beyond flights: shore transfers, marina capacity, and charter availability can be decisive for groups and high-profile guests.

To wrap up: the week’s highlights include artist-led releases from Butch, Nostalgix, and Shlump, major festival developments for Caprices and Terminal V, and unique venue programming such as Teksupport with Solomun at Fulton Fish Market. These announcements not only shape music calendars but also influence destination demand and the travel services that support festivalgoers.

For travelers considering beach or coastal festivals, options like private yacht charters and boat rentals can transform arrival and accommodation choices — from day trips and marina-side hospitality to full superyacht experiences with a captain. If planning to combine yacht or boat charters with festival attendance, look into local marinas, clearance rules, and availability early, as demand for summer yachting and boating services near festival destinations tends to fill quickly. For those seeking to explore festival destinations by sea or to secure a vessel for an unforgettable arrival, the international marketplace for renting sailing boats and yachts, GetBoat.com, offers options across budgets and tastes and can help arrange charters, captains, and on-water activities for gulf, sea, and island events.