AFEM Electronic Futures – January 2026: Defining the Sound of the Global Dancefloor
An official AFEM selection curated by The Editor, showcasing the most influential sounds of today’s global club culture.



The January 2026 edition of AFEM: Electronic Futures presents the Association for Electronic Music’s official monthly selection of forward-thinking electronic music.
Curated by The Editor in collaboration with AFEM, this edition brings together standout releases across Melodic House & Techno, Tech House, Drum & Bass, Trance, UK Garage, Organic House, Minimal / Deep Tech, House, and Mainstage.
This month’s playlist features music from leading international labels including Defected, CR2 Records, Glasgow Underground, Drumcode, Visionquest, Happiness Therapy, Ultra Collective, Liquid Culture, Nocturnal Knights Music, Hospital Records, Shogun Audio, Gysnoize Recordings, and Black Hole Recordings.
Together, these releases reflect AFEM’s commitment to quality, diversity, and global electronic music culture.























