by 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.
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 (Empire of the Sun)
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.
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.
