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The article profiles the dance music disc jockey (DJ) trio Above and Beyond. Topics discussed include the career history of the group, the types of music they play and the factors that make them successful in holding dance raves. Also discussed is their first experience of performing at the Madison Square Garden in New York and the reasons behind their audiences' strong response to the group's music.

The article explores the career of Swedish dance music group Swedish House Mafia. The group is composed of disc jockeys Steve Angello, Sebastian Ingrosso and Axel Hedfors. The band has only released four singles, including "Your Name" and "Save the World." The group also released "Take One," a documentary film which highlighted its shows in 15 countries.

The article profiles The Prodigy, an electronic music group. Topics covered include the band's plan to release their sixth album in February 2015, the views of band member Liam Howlett on dance music, other members of the band, including Maxim Reality and singer Keith Flint, description of the tracks in the untitled album, including "Get Your Fight On," "Beyond The Death Ray" and "Nasty Nasty," and the recording of the album at Sarm West Studios in Notting Hill, London, England.

The article looks at the real best of dance music. It details the emergence of the rave era during the 1980s as a reaction to elitist clubs and post-punk stern. Scottish psychedelic band The Shamen is one of the first rock groups to embrace dance music. American house and techno music during the 1990s were smoother and soulful. Some of the finest dance music from 1984 to 2012 include "Techno City," "Promised Land" and "Cubik."

The article talks about Grandance, which is a dance music for people who can no longer walk, mentioning the performers Leftfield, the Chemical Brothers, and the Orb as examples.

The article features singer Jess Glynne and her concerns on the future of popular music, her musical ability and the success of her songs in dance music charts.

The article provides information on the release of the fourth dance music album of the band Daft Punk.

The article reviews the music release "Dubstep Allstars: Silkie & Quest," Vol.09, by various artists.

The article features the U.S. dance music band Deee-Lite. The members of the band include keyboardist Towa Tei, producer and vocalist DJ Dmitry, and lead singer Lady Miss Kier. The band was formed in 1986 and influences include hip-hop groups sampling 1970s disco and reggae parties in Brooklyn, New York City. The band's number one hit is "Groove Is In the Heart."

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues including the type of music popularized by Justin Bieber, a reaction to Paul McGee's article on U.S. dance music, and a positive comment on The Cribbs' version of Back to Black on the Amy Winehouse compact disc (CD).

The article reports on the return of Orbital, a British electronic dance music duo consisting of brothers Phil and Paul Hartnoll. The band returns with their first album since 2004, which features classic Orbital designs with their take on Beelzedub. Paul explains how Orbital's music have more in common with film scores. He also discusses how young people lead the cutting edge of dance music.