As the final month of the year draws to a close, December 2025 delivers a spectacular array of new music that ensures the year finishes on a high note. From floor-shaking electronic anthems to deeply introspective albums, this month’s releases cover the full spectrum of global sound.
We see huge collaborations, including Marshmello teaming up with INJI for the club-ready “Kissin My Friends”. The unexpected powerhouse duo TOMORA (featuring The Chemical Brothers’ Tom Rowlands and AURORA) dropping their debut single “RING THE ALARM.” Alongside these artists, genre-bending albums from artists like Tourist and Alison Wonderland provide luminous, emotionally-charged listening experiences perfect for navigating the colder months.
Get ready to update your playlists, because EDMNOMAD’s December roundup is packed with essential tracks that will define your transition into the new year.
Marshmello, INJI – Kissin My Friends
DJ & producer Marshmello and rising dance pop-star INJI have come together to release “Kissin My Friends” via Joytime Collective. The track is a bright, club-ready collision of pop and dance. It mixes shuffling percussion and flashes of drum & bass with INJI’s bold, tongue-in-cheek vocals about messy attraction and late-night impulses.
Fish56Octagon, Abi Flynn – I Wanna Know
Fish56Octagon follows his breakout collab with Issey Cross last month by teaming up with platinum-selling vocalist Abi Flynn on their new single “I Wanna Know”. In the artist’s own words, “This record is a punchy dancefloor banger that takes influences from my diverse taste in dance music, with elements of house, trance & speed garage, building up to a big drop with a killer riff. The track is carried by the incredible vocals from the amazing Abi Flynn, touching on the anxiety and insecurity that is relatable to so many, as insomnia causes her
to reflect on her feelings”
Sam Fender – People Watching
Sam Fender has shared ‘People Watching’ deluxe edition. In addition to the four tracks that originally featured on the North Shields singer-songwriter’s limited edition Record Store Day vinyl-only ‘Me and The Dog’ EP, including recent single ‘I’m Always On Stage’ and ‘Empty Spaces’, the deluxe also includes his collaboration with Elton John, ‘Talk To You’, and ‘Rein Me In’ with Olivia Dean. There are also two fresh cuts in the form of The Treadmill’ and ‘Fortuna’s Wheel’.
Tourist – Music Is Invincible
GRAMMY® Award-winning songwriter and producer Tourist has released his hypnotic new album, Music Is Invisible. Tourist’s sixth studio album reflects his most luminous and emotionally charged work to date. Across the project, he embraces an energized, trance-inspired direction. The album features a guest appearance from acclaimed ambient composer Julianna Barwick, in addition to the mesmerizing singles including the epic “Veil”.
DJ Tennis, Eliza Rose – Playa Paradiso (Paul Woolford Remix)
Paul Woolford has transformed DJ Tennis and Eliza Rose’s summer standout “Playa Paradiso” into a full-throttle house anthem. The remix drives forward with tight percussion that punches through the mix, soaring synths, and bold piano motifs, giving the track fresh, beaming energy. Originally celebrated for its euphoric, sun-soaked vibe and irresistible club appeal, the single was a defining anthem of the season. Woolford uses his technical and melodic mastery to create big swells and dives — a new journey through “Playa Paradiso” that hits hard while maintaining the track’s emotional lift.
DJmegan23 – Mirage
DJmegan23 has released her newest project Mirage – out now. At ten tracks, Mirage is a kaleidoscopic, fast-shifting record blending euphoric club textures with distorted nostalgia, stitched together in the signature quick-and-sick lo-fi style. The album features a stacked lineup of collaborators, featuring production from cranes, 7mental7, and tropes –– all equally rooted in the experimental corners of digital DIY culture –– along with ethereal vocals from Wisp, eranine, and Alexi Shell.
Alison Wonderland – Ghost World
Alison Wonderland releases her highly anticipated fourth album Ghost World. Across 14 tracks, the album is the feature-length embodiment of the community Alison has built throughout her career, a safe space for all walks of life, for outsiders of every stripe, for those that don’t quite fit the mold as well as those who just like to rave and lose themselves in her music.
Sacha Robotti, SYREETA, Mikey V & Blakkat – Manifest
Sacha Robotti teams up with SYREETA, Mikey V & Blakkat for new single ‘Manifest’. The new music single is out now as part of the Dirtybird’s 20th anniversary this December 2025. ‘Manifest’ slips into a hypnotic space where groovy undertones meet spiritual intimacy. Moving with cerebral focus, the track spirals with deep melodies and transportive rhythms, carrying uplifting messages that encourage freedom and self-expression. It’s an otherworldly invitation into dance floor escapism, a sonic realm where movement becomes meditation and euphoria unfolds into positivity.
Josh Wink – Selects Playlist
Josh Wink releases his new Selects Playlist on Apple Music. A deeply personal, wide-ranging collection of the tracks that shaped his musical foundation long before his own productions would influence global dance culture. What makes this playlist so compelling is the sheer breadth of sound it captures. The selections read like a map of Wink’s inner universe during his formative years. A vivid blend of early electronic innovators, synth-pop icons, industrial experimentalists, hip-hop pioneers, post-punk visionaries, and foundational house and techno artists.
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TOMORA, AURORA, The Chemical Brothers – RING THE ALARM
TOMORA, the new duo featuring The Chemical Brothers’ Tom Rowlands and AURORA, have released their debut single and video “RING THE ALARM,” out now via Capitol Records. The new music single is a glorious, mechanized tune, alive with chaos, mischief, and release coming out this December 2025. This one is an entrancing electronic track that pulses with emotion carried by vocals that feel both human and otherworldly.
Butch – Tribute To C.P. Lacey
Butch closes out 2025 with a standout new release on Nic Fanciulli’s Saved Records, unveiling his latest single, “Tribute To C.P. Lacey.” With this track Butch honors the legacy of renowned performer, producer, and composer C.P. Lacey, channeling his influence into a dynamic, high-energy track crafted with Butch’s signature creative flair. Built for the dance floor, the single captures the artist’s distinctive style, merging deep musicality with cutting-edge production.
Surmillo – Night EP
Surmillo has released his ‘Night EP’ on Unheard Black. The three-track EP delivers hypnotic synths, Indie Dance energy, and grooves built for maximum impact. Rounding off a standout run of releases, the ‘Night EP’ marks one of Surmillo’s most impactful moments to date and signals a drive that is set to carry forward into 2026.
RayRay – Currently On Earth EP
RayRay unveils Currently On Earth EP, out now via Dim Mak. An introspective and otherworldly compilation of RayRay’s year, the EP fuses her love for hard techno, hard dance, psytrance and emotional melody with the surreal worlds she’s been building visually through her artist project. The EP has two new singles “Make It Wet” and “Bad Decisions.” A must check out new music EP this December 2025.
R3HAB & Vion Konger – DA BASS
R3HAB and Vion Konger are back together with a high-energy club track that’s already been going off in R3HAB’s sets for months. It follows their recent single Lazers (I Can’t Stop Dancing) and mixes R3HAB’s festival sound with Vion’s sharp, punchy production. This is R3HAB’s last new music single for the year 2025 coming out early December.
Mishell feat. Eytan Peled – Sunlight
A very chill, feel-good track that basically brings summer back in December. Mishell’s clean and warm production sets the tone, while Eytan Peled’s smooth vocals float perfectly on top. Easy, bright and super replayable. Clocking in at 124 BPM, the track blends melodic, sun-drenched instrumentation with upbeat rhythms. An ideal fusion built to resonate both on the dance floor and in headphones.
Late Checkout – Made in Paris
Late Checkout (the duo, Creeds and Neika) release their first new music track “Made In Paris” this December 2025. Their sound mixes Creeds’ high-voltage hard dance instinct with Neika’s hypnotic textures and emotional depth. The result feels like stepping into a hotel room where something exciting is about to happen: bouncy kicks, sharp switches, catchy melodies and a touch of mischief. With “Made in Paris”, the duo sets the tone for a universe that is playful, raw and instantly recognizable.
Beau Cruz & Seedphrase – Pressure
Beau Cruz & Seedphrase come together for “Pressure”. Opening with a chugging bassline and a steady four-on-the-floor groove, the track gradually layers warm synths and sparkling hooks, setting the stage for heartfelt vocals that reject ambiguity in favor of devotion — “I want to love you babe, how it’s supposed to be.”
Hercules & Love Affair – Someone Else Is Calling
With “Someone Else Is Calling,” Hercules & Love Affair return to their dance-floor roots — and they arrive with fire. The track, co-produced by Andy Butler and underground acid-house force Quinn Whalley (of Paranoid London / Decius), is a raw, gritty acid-house cut driven by a taut groove and a pulsating rhythm that recalls the sweaty, urgent energy of early club nights. Hips & Lips’ (Elín Ey) vocals ride the track with a mix of strength and vulnerability — part Grace Jones bite, part melancholic dance-floor soul.
KAYZO – The Moment
Hard dance disruptor Kayzo unveils his latest track, “The Moment” on his own imprint, Welcome Records. “The Moment” is a fun, high-energy anthem that spotlights Kayzo’s signature hard dance style, echoing the explosive spirit of his fan-favorite “Welcome to the Doghouse.” Driven by pounding kicks, bright melodic surges, and his unmistakable vocal chains, the track carries the infectious intensity that has defined Kayzo since the beginning.
Empire of the Sun – Alive (ALOK Remix)
Over a decade after its initial release, Empire of the Sun’s beloved 2013 track ‘Alive’ returns refreshed and re-envisioned with a remix from Brazilian artist, ALOK. ALOK filters the shimmering synths and melodic core of ‘Alive’ through a darker, more propulsive lens, resulting in a track that is wide awake and ready for the festival stages.
Novah – ACID
After a groundbreaking 2025, marked by her breakout hit ‘Papi’ and a series of global performances, Novah continues to make her mark in the techno scene with her latest release ‘ACID’ on Tomorrowland Music. Driven by a pulsating acid bounce, the track conjures a hypnotic sonic vortex that pulls listeners straight into the epicenter of Novah’s hard dance mastery. A must listen!
Filippide – The Rizzla
The Rizzla is a hypnotic, groove-driven track built with a deep tech-house foundation and a strong tribal feel that pulls you straight into the rhythm. Filippide spent years refining this sound, shaping the low end with a classic sub-tech approach and letting a mesmerizing vocal lead the energy. The result is simple, infectious, and made for the dancefloor. If you are into tracks that slowly take control of the room, this one belongs in your library.
Luke Alessi, William Kiss – Ride The Rhythm
Melbourne producers Luke Alessi and William Kiss return with “Ride The Rhythm”. The track is out now on Life and Death, DJ Tennis’s label. The single is a peak-time cut, built around sharp dub chords that give way to a spiraling acid line. Its also driven by a commanding psychedelic vocal. Together on “Ride The Rhythm,” Alessi and Kiss deliver a tightly engineered, climactic club weapon, a natural extension of their chemistry.
K’Alexi Shelby – Ancestral Rhythm (feat. Tony Loveless)
K’Alexi Shelby makes his debut on Carl Craig’s Planet E Communications with “Ancestral Rhythm” featuring Tony Loveless. The 12″ & digital EP also features the previously released C2 Edit from Carl Craig. The nine-minute track is a hypnotic journey through old-school house and forward-thinking electronics, blending the raw pulse of machine-driven rhythms with organic percussion and soaring, escalating textures.
Adam Beyer & Bart Skils – Your Mind (HNTE Remix)
The new remix pack of ‘Your Mind’ is complete, with HNTR’s powerful rework of Adam Beyer & Bart Skils’ 2018 classic. Fresh from collaborating with Beyer on the ‘Explorer Vol. 1’ album via the cut ‘Hypnotic’ (feat. Kyozo), HNTR delivers a thrilling remix. Built on a foundation of low-end swagger, the track evolves into an electrifying, peak-time cut, culminating in a punchy, rolling finale. HNTR joins Massano & Doriann in remixing the legendary Drumcode track.
KX CHR – Ready
KX CHR releases his latest new music track on Sara Landry’s imprint Hekate with ‘Ready’ this December 2025. Arriving with a sound as dynamic as it is powerful, KX CHR transfixes audiences worldwide as he fuses hardstyle, drum and bass, and dubstep. With “Ready” he’s setting a distinct tone utilizing full-bodied drum and bass, experimental vocals, and an irresistible uptempo beat to captivate listeners.
Above & Beyond and Malou – Letting Go
Above & Beyond’s collaboration with rising star Malou – ‘Letting Go’ – receives an expansive remix package on Anjunabeats. The December release sees the beloved track reimagined for dance floors and deeper listening alike, with brand-new remixes from Rinzen and Drove, alongside the previously released Above & Beyond Club Mix and extended versions of each cut. Each remix is also available in extended format, making this package equally at home in club sets, radio playlists, and immersive listening sessions.
Fatboy Slim & The Rolling Stones – Satisfaction Skank
Fatboy Slim unveils one of his legendary “unreleased” tracks in dance music history. Satisfaction Skank’ is the explosive mashup of two British music milestones: The Rolling Stones iconic ‘(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction’ and Fatboy Slim’s game-changing 1998 hit ‘The Rockafeller Skank’. Keith Richards’ legendary riff from 1965 locks in with Fatboy Slim’s signature chopped-and-scratched vocal motifs, creating a hybrid that is instantly recognizable yet entirely fresh. Norman Cook himself has transformed the track using the original Stones stems. It preserves the raw energy of the 1960s while injecting it with contemporary tempo and production techniques.
Yves V, Dimitri Vangelis & Wyman feat. Nova Tropics – You & I
‘You & I’ rides a vivid groove, layered with playful keyboard melodies, rhythmic finger snaps, and whimsical whistle lines. With heartfelt, sing-along love lyrics and storytelling at its core, the track lifts listeners into an idyllic dreamscape that resonates both on the dancefloor and on the radio.
RSCL – Lighter
Dutch DJ and producer RSCL returns to what drives him most: creating music that feels alive and made for the dancefloor. The result is ‘Lighter’, a track bursting with catchy lyrics, infectious beats, and energetic dance influences, as memorable on the radio as it is under the club lights.
Jengi – Closer (VIP Edit)
Dutch DJ and producer Jengi returns with the VIP Edit of ‘Closer’, a sharper and more powerful rework of his original club anthem. The track rides on a fierce bassline and a tighter, driving beat. While melodic synth textures and soaring female vocals build tension. Punchy drops give the track a dynamic edge, making this house record refined for the dance floor and polished enough for the radio.
Deer Jade – Voyage Infini
Deer Jade unveils her highly anticipated new EP, Voyage Infini, the first release on her freshly launched label, I AM YOU. The two-track project, featuring the shimmering singles “Jump Up” and “Voyage Infini,” captures the Swiss artist’s signature fusion of indie dance and
melodic house, blending cosmic energy with emotive soundscapes.
Alok, SCRIPT, FAANGS – Substance
Alok, SCRIPT and FAANGS have teamed up for “Substance,” marking a rare cross-continental collab between one of the world’s top DJs. The collaboration fuses Alok’s mainstage instincts with SCRIPT’s underground edge. It drives forward on a solid 130 BPM groove that balances melodic flourishes with warehouse-ready bass punch. FAANGS’ raw, evocative vocal presence adds tension and character, elevating the track’s gritty club aesthetic without ever losing its dance floor momentum.
Shlømo, Sara Landry – CONTROL YOUR BODY
Hard Techno artists Shlømo and Sara Landry are back with a new collaboration: ‘Control Your Body’. Born straight from their undeniable chemistry in the studio. Shlømo came up with the vocal idea, which Sara recorded herself, bringing that raw and seductive edge to the track. The new music single marks the first release this December 2025 from Shlømo’s upcoming album HEARTCORE, setting the tone for what’s to come — powerful, emotional, and built for the floors.
ZHANGYE, Justin Jesso – Growing Up
DJ and producer ZHANGYE and Justin Jesso have teamed up for “Growing Up”. The track is a soaring, introspective dance-pop single that blends China’s electronic sound with Jesso’s soulful, emotive vocals. Co-written and produced together in LA, the track explores themes of personal growth, balance, and finding clarity through life’s chaos. It pairs emotional storytelling with ZHANGYE’s cinematic production style.
Seven Lions – Asleep in the Garden of Infernal Stars
Seven Lions release their latest album Asleep in the Garden of Infernal Stars via Ophelia Records. Featuring singles with Kerli, HALIENE, and Lilly Ahlberg, the album marks a return to Seven Lions’ roots: handcrafted, immersive, fantasy-driven electronic music. A sweeping and deeply personal body of work, the album marks a deliberate return to the inspirations that shaped Seven Lions’ earliest sound – fantasy, metal, handcrafted detail, and emotionally immersive storytelling.
Steve Aoki & KAAZE – Head Rush EP
Steve Aoki has teamed up with Swedish producer KAAZE for their first collaborative new music EP, Head Rush coming out December 2025. The title track, “Head Rush,” features techno artist Sarah De Warren and blends big-room energy with an emotive, vocal-driven edge. The EP rounds out with “Give It To Me” and “Self Control,” two equally festival-ready cuts.
Roddy Lima – Eyes
Brazilian talent Roddy Lima debuts on Truesoul with the excellent ‘EYES’. Truesoul debut reinforces his status as a classy groove merchant. ‘EYES’ is a crisp roller, laser-focused in its dancefloor design. ‘SHATTER’ dishes the sass with a head-nodding vox, punchy b-lines and chunky percussion.
Jeff Mills at The Liquid Room (DJ Mix)
One of the most influential DJ mixes ever recorded, Jeff Mills’ Live at Liquid Room, is now available to stream exclusively on Apple Music. Originally recorded live in 1995 at Tokyo’s Liquid Room, Live at Liquid Room is a defining document of techno’s evolution, capturing Jeff Mills’ uncompromising approach to DJing. It distills Mills’ Detroit roots into a high-velocity, minimalist framework that reshaped expectations of what a DJ set could communicate, both on the dance floor and as a recorded work.
Gryffin – Higher Power (Mathame Remix)
Dance music powerhouse GRYFFIN, rising producer LAVERN, and electro-pop duo AR/CO have enlisted Italian duo Mathame for the remix of ‘Higher Power’ out now via 10K Projects. The latest remix extends the emotional weight and uplifting spirit of ‘Higher Power’ while offering a fresh perspective for the dance floor. Mathame’s version chops AR/CO’s ethereal vocals and layers droning synths over pulsating percussion, pushing the original’s anthemic energy into new territory.
AFROJACK, Amél – Rivers
GRAMMY-winning producer AFROJACK has reunited with Amél on their new music collaboration “Rivers” coming out December 2025. “Rivers” is a polished, emotionally driven electronic track that fuses melodic house energy with a cinematic sense of scale. Built around warm, flowing synths and a steady, pulsing groove, the song gradually layers tension before opening into a powerful, uplifting drop.
Bailey Ibbs – Notice The Silence EP
London-based producer and Tresor resident Bailey Ibbs returns with ‘Notice The Silence EP’. This is his fourth EP on his own imprint Night Service. Bailey step away from the purely club-driven intensity he’s become known for. Instead he embraces a more introspective, emotion-led approach built on tension and sincere self-expression.
TOMORA – RING THE ALARM (DJ Babar Remix)
TOMORA, the duo formed by Tom Rowlands of The Chemical Brothers and AURORA, have released a new remix of their debut single ‘Ring The Alarm’. The rework, delivered by DJ Babatr is out now via Capitol Records. In this remix, Babatr infuses the track with his signature electronic production style. He transforms the source material into a club-ready dance anthem with extended build-ups and dynamic drops.
Marnik – Lasers
Fresh off the release of ‘The Ritual’, Italian duo Marnik align for a release with Intercord Records and Arena Records with ‘Lasers’. The track hits in waves: the thick, bouncing beat sets the ground shaking. The confrontational melodies light the fuse, and everything funnels into a tour-de force acid section. Built for the most seismic techno stages out there. Capping it all off is the commanding vocal sample, slicing through the mix like a sergeant calling the crowd to attention.
December 2025 has truly provided a definitive new music soundtrack for closing out the year, proving that even as the holidays approach, the music industry never slows down.
