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Toddler Techno Goes Mainstream As Disney Signs Lenny Pearce

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Toddler Techno Goes Mainstream As Disney Signs Lenny Pearce as Disney Music Group confirms Disney Jr. remix album and animated content project

Who would have thought one day that techno would take over the toddler world? What started as a niche idea from Lenny Pearce has now moved into a global rollout, with the DJ and producer signing a new deal with Disney that brings his Toddler Techno concept into mainstream children’s media. Through Disney Music Group, he is set to release Disney Jr. Music: Lenny Pearce Toddler Techno on May 15, featuring reworked versions of familiar tracks including the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Theme, alongside music tied to shows like Sofia the First and Spidey and His Amazing Friends. The deal also extends into animated content built around these remixes, pointing to a longer-term rollout across both music and visual platforms. For Lenny Pearce, whose Toddler Techno sets have expanded from small home edits into sold-out family shows across the US, UK, and Australia, this move pushes his work into a system that already reaches millions of households, setting up a shift that didn’t exist a few years ago.

From Home Edits To Global Shows: The Rise Of Toddler Techno

Before the Disney deal, Lenny Pearce had already developed Toddler Techno into a working live format with a clear audience. The idea began at home after the birth of his daughter, when he started remixing nursery rhymes and children’s TV themes into simple house and techno arrangements that were easier for kids to follow. Clips of tracks like The Wheels On The Bus and If You’re Happy And You Know It gained traction online, which pushed the concept beyond short-form content into ticketed shows. By 2023, he began testing the format live, shifting from digital uploads into daytime events designed for families, where the structure of a DJ set remained intact, but the track selection shifted to familiar melodies and simpler transitions that younger listeners could follow more easily.

 

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Those early events quickly scaled into what he now runs as “baby raves,” staged across venues in cities across the US, UK, and Australia. The setup mirrors a stripped-back festival environment with a DJ booth, lighting, inflatable props, and recurring characters like Kuma the Monkey appearing on stage, while sound levels are kept within safe ranges for children. Reports from shows such as his sold-out date at August Hall describe crowds of hundreds to thousands, with parents and toddlers engaging with the same set in different ways, children reacting to familiar melodies while adults recognise the structure of club-style mixing. Alongside touring, Lenny Pearce has also expanded his releases across streaming platforms, building a catalogue of Toddler Techno edits and original material that supports both the live shows and a growing audience, setting the stage for what comes next.

What The Disney Deal Means For Lenny Pearce And Toddler Techno

The deal between Lenny Pearce and Disney goes beyond a standard release, bringing Toddler Techno into a structured music and content pipeline under Disney Music Group. The first step is the album Disney Jr. Music: Lenny Pearce Toddler Techno, set for May 15, built around reworked versions of songs from the Disney Jr. catalogue. This includes the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Theme (Toddler Techno Remix), along with tracks tied to shows like Sofia the First, Doc McStuffins, SuperKitties, and Spidey and His Amazing Friends. Instead of introducing new material, the project focuses on adapting existing songs that already have strong recognition among younger audiences, placing Toddler Techno directly inside a catalogue that is already part of daily viewing for families.

Alongside the music, the agreement includes the development of animated content based on the Toddler Techno format, extending the concept into Disney+ through video releases tied to the same tracks. These include animated sequences and short-form episodes built around each remix, where the structure of the song is matched with visual storytelling and character appearances from the original shows. The rollout follows a clear sequence, with singles released ahead of the album, followed by full track releases and accompanying video content that expands on the same material. For Lenny Pearce, this places his work inside a system where each remix is paired with visual content, allowing the same track to appear across streaming platforms and video releases while maintaining the core format of Toddler Techno.

Where Toddler Techno Fits In The Current Music And Family Entertainment Space

Outside of his releases, Lenny Pearce has already taken Toddler Techno on the road through branded runs like the Toddler Rave World Tour, which has travelled across Australia, the UK, North America, and parts of Asia. His routing includes multiple cities across Australia and New Zealand before expanding into the US and UK, with further dates announced across Asia and the Middle East. These shows are set up as standalone events, not club bookings or festival slots, with daytime scheduling, controlled sound levels, and stage production designed specifically for families. The format stays consistent across each stop, with the same setup, structure, and audience focus, separating Toddler Techno from DJs who only adapt their sets for occasional all-ages shows.

Tour data places Lenny Pearce closer to established children’s touring acts than most electronic artists. His official figures list more than 200,000 tickets sold across over 30 cities, with repeat runs across Australia before expanding into international markets including the UK and North America. Each stop is promoted as a full standalone event, with tickets sold directly to families instead of being attached to nightlife or festival circuits. Sets are structured with shorter track cycles, repeated hooks, and faster transitions to match attention spans in the crowd, while keeping the core DJ format intact. The combination of fixed show design, consistent routing, and repeatable event structure allows Toddler Techno to run as a touring product across multiple regions without relying on local lineups or one-off bookings.

What Comes Next For Lenny Pearce And Toddler Techno

With the release of Disney Jr. Music: Lenny Pearce Toddler Techno set for May 15, Lenny Pearce is entering a phase where new music, video content, and live shows are being developed alongside each other. Upcoming dates under the Toddler Rave World Tour continue across multiple regions, while the partnership with Disney introduces releases tied directly to shows and characters already part of the Disney Jr. catalogue. This links each track to a wider set of releases, where the same material can appear as a standalone remix, a video segment, or part of a scheduled show.

As these releases roll out, Toddler Techno is no longer limited to individual tracks or one-off events. Each remix now connects to a broader catalogue and a set of ongoing tour dates, with Lenny Pearce continuing to expand his schedule across Australia, North America, the UK, and parts of Asia. The next stage will be defined by how these releases continue across both streaming platforms and live shows, with the same material appearing in multiple formats tied to the same set of songs and characters.

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GTA VI To Feature Dedicated Dance And Electronic Radio Stations

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GTA VI to feature dedicated dance and electronic radio stations as Rockstar reveals its biggest in-game radio selection yet

For more than two decades, Rockstar Games has used radio to give Grand Theft Auto its own musical identity, from Flash FM in Vice City to Soulwax FM, FlyLo FM and Radio Mirror Park in GTA V. Grand Theft Auto VI will expand that tradition with the biggest and widest-ranging in-game radio selection in the series so far. Dance and electronic music will each have dedicated stations, alongside classic rock, modern hip-hop, pop, metal, Latin, ’80s, blues and ballads. Talk radio and podcasts will form part of the wider selection too.

 

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Dance And Electronic Music Get Dedicated Stations

Electronic music already has a strong presence across the series. Soulwax FM, FlyLo FM, Worldwide FM and The Music Locker Radio have covered house, techno, experimental electronic music and underground club sounds. GTA VI will now give dance and electronic music their own stations, opening the door for a broader range of styles across the game.

Rockstar Games has not yet announced the station names, hosts or tracklists, leaving plenty unknown about how the two will differ musically. One could focus more heavily on house, club and dancefloor records. The other could cover a wider range of electronic sounds, although Rockstar Games has not confirmed those details.

Electronic Music Has Long Been Part Of GTA

Electronic music has also played a larger role across GTA beyond its radio stations, particularly through GTA Online. Keinemusik, Palms Trax and Moodymann have all performed at The Music Locker, while Joy Orbison hosted Still Slipping Los Santos. Updates to FlyLo FM and Worldwide FM also expanded the electronic music available inside the game.

In 2021, Rockstar Games expanded that connection by partnering with CircoLoco to launch CircoLoco Records. The label has since released music from Rampa, Moodymann, Carl Craig, Seth Troxler, Jamie Jones and Tale Of Us. Its catalogue also includes Sama’ Abdulhadi, DJ Tennis and Kerri Chandler. More recently, 2026 releases have involved Michael Bibi, KETTAMA, ANOTR, Prospa, Cloonee and Jimi Jules.

GTA VI Is Expanding Its Music Offering

Alongside the in-game radio, Grand Theft Auto VI: The Album will add another major music component to the game. The official 34-track soundtrack includes artists across several genres and extends the musical scope of GTA VI beyond the stations heard while exploring Vice City and Leonida.

Electronic music is represented there too, with Fred again.. and Etienne de Crécy among the artists involved. Other names include PinkPantheress, CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso, Yung Lean, Future, Metro Boomin and Travis Scott. Morgan Wallen, Rauw Alejandro and Keith Richards also feature.

More GTA VI Radio Stations Are Still To Be Revealed

Rockstar Games has already previewed Cocoteo FM, Back Country Radio, AfroBank FM, The Chamber 106.6, Flash FM and Dirty South Classics. However, the company has yet to announce the names of the dedicated dance and electronic stations. Their hosts and full tracklists also remain under wraps.

With Grand Theft Auto VI set to be released on November 19, 2026, more details about its electronic music selection are still expected. DJs, club culture, specialist stations and CircoLoco Records have already become part of Rockstar Games’ wider music world. Now, GTA VI’s dedicated dance and electronic stations could add another chapter to that history.

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Lollapalooza South America 2027 Lineups Revealed For Chile, Argentina and Brasil

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Lollapalooza South America 2027 lineups are here, with Travis Scott, Charli xcx, The Killers and David Guetta leading Chile, Argentina and Brasil.

Lollapalooza has revealed the lineups for its three South American editions in 2027, with Travis Scott, Charli xcx, The Killers, David Guetta, Queens of the Stone Age, and The Neighbourhood leading the bills across Chile, Argentina, and Brasil. It is one of the stronger headline combinations the festival has put together for the region in recent years, mixing some of the biggest names in pop, rock, and electronic music into a single run of dates.

The wider lineup fills out with a lot to get excited about beyond the headliners. Four Tet, The Prodigy, Fontaines D.C., Cage The Elephant, Raye, Dominic Fike, Leon Bridges, Lola Young, Rawayana, Slayyyter, Geese, Malcolm Todd, Sombr, Angine de Poitrine, Adéla, and many more are all confirmed across the three editions. The variety across genres is notable, with the lineup spanning indie rock, electronic, R&B, pop, and alternative sounds in a way that gives each day of the festival a different feel.

The 2027 editions also bring a strong wave of first-time South American performances, with Sombr, Fontaines D.C., Dominic Fike, Geese, Malcolm Todd, Angine de Poitrine, Adéla, Julia Wolf, Ninajirachi, The Avalanches, Die Spitz, and Violet Grohl all making their debuts on the continent. For a lot of fans in the region, this will be the first and possibly only chance to see some of these artists perform live.

The Dates

Lollapalooza Chile takes place March 12-14 at Parque O’Higgins in Santiago. Tickets and the full lineup are available at lollapaloozacl.com.

Lollapalooza Argentina runs March 12-14 at Hipódromo de San Isidro in Buenos Aires. Tickets and the full lineup are available at lollapaloozaar.com.

Lollapalooza Brasil closes out the run from March 19-21 at Autódromo de Interlagos in São Paulo, marking the festival’s 15th anniversary in the country. Tickets and the full lineup are available at lollapaloozabr.com.

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deadmau5 Takes Over Red Rocks For Halloween

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deadmau5 takes over Red Rocks for Halloween on October 30 and 31 with two special shows and the return of mau5hop

For more than 15 years, deadmau5 has returned to Red Rocks Amphitheatre each fall, with the Colorado venue becoming a regular part of his seasonal live shows. This year, that tradition reaches a new point as he performs at Red Rocks on Halloween itself for the first time, with DEADMAU5 HALLOWEEN taking place on October 30 and 31. The two-night event will feature VOWWS, joined by Josh Freese and Danny Lohner, alongside special visuals, selections from deadmau5’s catalogue and new music. The weekend will also include the return of the mau5hop pop-up in Denver, with exclusive merchandise, collectibles and meet-and-greet sessions across both days.

VOWWS Joins deadmau5 For The Halloween Shows

VOWWS will join deadmau5 across the two nights, with Josh Freese and Danny Lohner also part of the performance. The Australian-born, Los Angeles-based duo of Matt James and Rizz have long worked across darker alternative and electronic sounds, with previous collaborations involving Gary Numan, Chino Moreno and Chelsea Wolfe.

Josh Freese, whose credits include A Perfect Circle, Foo Fighters, Nine Inch Nails and The Vandals, also appears on VOWWS’ latest album I’ll Fill Your House With An Army. Danny Lohner, known for his work with Nine Inch Nails and The Black Queen, will join the duo at Red Rocks as part of the expanded live lineup.

What deadmau5 Has Planned For Halloween

The October 30 and 31 shows will feature special Halloween visuals alongside selections from deadmau5’s catalogue and new music. Attendees are also being encouraged to come in costume across both nights.

The shows add a new chapter to deadmau5’s long history at Red Rocks, where his fall appearances have become a regular fixture over more than 15 years. He was back at the venue in 2025 for Day of the Dead, where he debuted new music and parts of a new touring production.

That period has continued into 2026 with ‘Science’ featuring Stevie Appleton, his first vocal single since ‘My Heart Has Teeth’. The track later reached No. 1 on US Dance Radio and also entered Billboard Dance/Mixshow Airplay and Canada CHR/Top 40.

mau5hop Returns For Halloween Weekend

The Halloween weekend will also include the return of mau5hop in Denver, opening on October 30 and 31 at 95 S Cherokee Street. The pop-up will run from 11:00 AM–6:00 PM each day with specialty merchandise, limited-edition apparel, pins and collectibles not available online or at the shows.

deadmau5 and friends are also due to appear for meet-and-greets and signings from 12:00 PM–3:00 PM on both days.

With the Red Rocks shows and mau5hop both returning across Halloween weekend, this year’s edition adds more around a tradition that has already become closely tied to deadmau5 and the venue. The biggest difference in 2026 is simple: for the first time, one of those shows will actually fall on Halloween night.

With VOWWS, Josh Freese and Danny Lohner joining the shows, new music expected and mau5hop returning to Denver, DEADMAU5 HALLOWEEN has plenty planned across the weekend. Limited tickets remain for both nights at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, with more from deadmau5 also expected in the months ahead.

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