I can’t believe we are nearing the end of January; this year is moving at lightning speed. Well, I guess that’s the cue for us to reveal our first dance music roundup of 2026.

While it’s just a 5-song selection, these songs are so catchy that they’ll have your finger glued to the ‘repeat’ button.

elsaaa – “stronger now”

French producer & artist elsaaa opened her 2026 account with a single named “stronger now”. With it, the Paris-based musician delivers a tropical house-flavoured track. The lyrics and melodies are quite uplifting–“stronger now” is a banger for sure. I’m anticipating a string of hot releases from elsaaa, whose rise is simply undeniable.

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Naoma x Jazzy Tha Rapper – “In The Mirror”

You’ve got to listen to this buoyant self-love anthem christened “In The Mirror”. The disco-flavoured track is a collaboration between Atlanta based artists Naoma and Jazzy Tha Rapper. Produced by the legendary Boogietraxx, it carries an utterly infectious groove. Both Naoma and Jazzy brought their A-game to this record. “In The Mirror” is out on Sparkle Motion Recordings.

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Jordi – “Time Zones”

Emerging 22-year-old pop singer Jordi dropped her debut album on January 16. The self-titled project is twelve tracks long. “Time Zones” is its focus track. With ’70s-inspired rhythms and modern production, “Time Zones” is super catchy. Jordi, who is now a social media sensation, started out by sharing covers. Her rise has been phenomenal, to say the least. This album elevates the young singer to another level.

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Maxi Meraki x Nico de Andrea – “You Are My High”

Belgian melodic house producer Maxi Meraki joined forces with French musician & DJ Nico de Andrea for this new feelgood anthem, “You Are My High”. Thanks to its smooth melodies and cross-era appeal, “You Are My High” is so contagious. The record is pure bliss. I mean, it is the kind of song to lose yourself to. “You Are My High” was released on Insomniac Records.

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Beyond Magic – “Wild”

In the heart of Toronto you will find Canadian EDM producer Beyond Magic. The artist has been making waves for a while now. Musically, his style is a fusion of house, melodic dubstep and pop. To get a taste of his sound, you need to listen to his latest offering, “Wild”. It is a rapturous EDM track with an alluring topline. Through the passionate female vocals, “Wild” captures that feeling intense desire.

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