PODCAST · music
America’s Dance 30 w/ Brian Fink
by Brian Fink
Brian Fink chats with the biggest artists in dance music, gets to know them better, and finds out how their songs were born! Count down the biggest dance songs every week on the syndicated America's Dance 30!! #AD30YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/iambrianfinkIG: @AmericasDance30, @iamBrianFink
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Argy -
The amazing Argy joins us for the first time on America's Dance 30, in celebration of his FIRST #1 on the U.S. dance charts! In this exclusive interview, Argy shares how the smash "Like A Child" was born w Armin van Buuren & Marlo Rex, how long ago they started working on it, and how many Vs there were of the song before its final release. Argy also answers a question he's never been asked before, and we get to know him better w "Finky's Firsts"! Find out about: - if music was the first thing he wanted to get into growing up - if 'Argy' was his first choice for an artist project name - the first time he performed for a crowd - the first song he produced - the first time he heard someone else play one of his songs - the first song that made him fall in love w dance music Follow: @AmericasDance30 on all socials! Count down the biggest dance songs in the country every week with Brian Fink on America’s Dance 30; listen on stations around the world!
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Cloonee
Celebrating his FIRST #1 on the U.S. dance charts, Cloonee joins us on America's Dance 30 to talk all things "Free Your Mind"! In this exclusive interview, he shares how the smash was born w Prospa, how long ago they started working on it, and how many Vs there were of the song before its final release. He also talks about his upcoming album and what fans can expect from it! Cloonee also answers a question he's never been asked before, and we get to know him better w "Finky's Firsts"!! Find out about: - if music was the first thing he wanted to get into growing up - where the name 'Cloonee' came from, and if it was his first choice for an artist project name - his first time performing for a crowd - the first moment he realized his project was working and he could do this as a career - the first song he ever produced - the first song that made him fall in love w dance music - the first thing he does to free his mind Follow: @AmericasDance30 on all socials! Count down the biggest dance songs in the country every week with Brian Fink on America’s Dance 30; listen on stations around the world!
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HUGEL
Celebrating "Movin' To The Sun" going #1 on both America's Dance 30 AND the Billboard dance chart, HUGEL joins us again on AD30! In this exclusive interview, he shares how the smash was born w Imael Angel & Ultra Naté, how long ago he started working on it, and how many Vs there were of the song before its final release. HUGEL also answers a question he's never been asked before, and we get to know him better w "Finky's Favorites"! Find out about: - whose set he would watch at a festival if he had time to catch some of his favorite DJs - a favorite thing about his current success that he would share with people 50 years from now - his favorite non-musical thing to nerd out about - his favorite place to live if he could live anywhere Follow: @AmericasDance30 on all socials! Count down the biggest dance songs in the country every week with Brian Fink on America’s Dance 30; listen on stations around the world!
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Bebe Rexha
Bebe Rexha has been all over the place, and now she returns to America's Dance 30! In this exclusive interview, we talk about her recent VMA nomination and her latest #1 w David Guetta. Bebe shares how "Sad Girls" was born, how long ago she started working on it, how many Vs there were of the song before its final release, and why she almost left it off her album! Bebe also answers a question she's never been asked before, and we get to know her better again w "Finky's Firsts"! Find out about: - the first festival she went to as a fan - her first appearance on a talk show - her first international trip - how she first found out her album debuted at #1 on the Billboard album chart - the first time she met David Guetta Follow: @AmericasDance30 on all socials! Count down the biggest dance songs in the country every week with Brian Fink on America’s Dance 30; listen on stations around the world!
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Kaskade x Layton Giordani
The legend Kaskade joins us again, and Layton Giordani joins us for the first time on America's Dance 30, to celebrate their smash "Meet Again" going #1 on the dance charts! In this exclusive interview, Ryan & Layton share how the song was born w Natalie Jane, how long ago they started working on it, and how many Vs there were of the song before its final release. Kaskade also talks about his "Ryan Meet Up", they both answer a question they've never been asked before, and we get to know Ryan & Layton better w "Finky's Favorites"! Find out about: - their favorite non-music talents - their favorite things to eat right after their shows - their favorite celebs that they would be starstruck to meet - their favorite things about working w each other Follow: @AmericasDance30 on all socials! Count down the biggest dance songs in the country every week with Brian Fink on America’s Dance 30; listen on stations around the world!
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Laszewo
Celebrating the success of "GIMME LOVE", Laszewo joins us for the first time on America's Dance 30! In this exclusive interview, Matt, Justin, & Kiki share how the song was born, how long ago they started working on it, and how many Vs there were of the song before its final release. They also talk about their recent visit to Łaszewo, Poland and how it was playing a set in their namesake! Laszewo also answers a question they've never been asked before, and we get to know them better w "Finky's Firsts"! Find out about: - if music was the first thing they wanted to get into growing up - if 'Laszewo' was their first choice for an artist project name - the first point they released that the group was going to work - their first time performing for a crowd - the first song that made them fall in love w dance music - the first thing that instantly makes them happy Follow: @AmericasDance30 on all socials! Count down the biggest dance songs in the country every week with Brian Fink on America’s Dance 30; listen on stations around the world!
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The Chainsmokers
It has been WAY too long, but FINALLY... The Chainsmokers have returned to America's Dance 30! In this exclusive interview, we talk all things "Echo", find out how it was born w the amazing Oaks, how long ago they started working on it, and how many Vs there were of the song before its final release. Alex & Drew also answer a question they've never been asked before, and we get to know The Chainsmokers better w "Finky's Favorites"! Find out about: - who their favorite DJ/Producers were that originally made them want to get into dance music - their favorite song that made them fall in love w dance music - their favorite Chainsmokers song that they love seeing fans singing back to them at shows - their favorite Chainsmokers song that they almost didn't release - Alex's favorite thing to do to annoy Drew - their favorite memory together that fans might not know about Follow: @AmericasDance30 on all socials! Count down the biggest dance songs in the country every week with Brian Fink on America’s Dance 30; listen on stations around the world!
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Kungs
Celebrating the success of "Get Away", Kungs joins us for the first time on America's Dance 30! In this exclusive interview, he shares how the smash was born w Boys Noize, how long ago they started working on it, and how many Vs there were of the song before its final release. He also shares what his fans can expect from him for the rest of the year! Kungs also answers a question he's never been asked before, and we get to know him better w "Finky's Firsts"! Find out about: - if music was the first thing he wanted to get into growing up - if 'Kungs' was his first choice for an artist project name - his first time performing for a crowd - the first song that made him fall in love w dance music - the first place he would escape to if he could "get away" to anywhere Follow: @AmericasDance30 on all socials! Count down the biggest dance songs in the country every week with Brian Fink on America’s Dance 30; listen on stations around the world!
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Wuki & Allegra Miles
Celebrating the success of "Daydreams", Wuki & Allegra Miles joins us for the first time on America's Dance 30! In this exclusive interview, they share how the song was born, how long ago they started working on it, and how many Vs there were of the song before its final release. Plus, who else surprisingly sang on one of the versions that hasn't been released! Wuki & Allegra also answer a question they've never been asked before, and we get to know them better w "Finky's Firsts"!! Find out about: - if music was the first thing they wanted to get into growing up - if 'Wuki' & 'Allegra Miles' were their first choices for artist project names - their first times performing for a crowd - the first songs that made them fall in love w dance music - the first person they would call to bail them out if they were arrested Follow: @AmericasDance30 on all socials! Count down the biggest dance songs in the country every week with Brian Fink on America’s Dance 30; listen on stations around the world!
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KSHMR
The amazing KSHMR joins us for the first time on America's Dance 30! In this exclusive interview, we talk all things "Ultra Love" and how it was born w Jason Ross and Brieanna Grace. He also answers a question he's never been asked before, and we get to know KSHMR better w "Finky's Firsts"! Find out about: - if music was the first thing he wanted to get into growing up - if 'KSHMR' was his first choice for an artist project name - the first song that made him fall in love w dance music - the first time he performed for a crowd - his first "ultra love" Follow: @AmericasDance30 on all socials! Count down the biggest dance songs in the country every week with Brian Fink on America’s Dance 30; listen on stations around the world!
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Jazzy
Celebrating the incredible success of "Satisfy" w Calvin Harris, the amazing Jazzy joins us for the first time on America's Dance 30! In this exclusive interview, she shares how the smash was born, and what it was like getting in the studio with the icon. She also talks about her upcoming album and what her fans can expect from it! Jazzy also answers a question she's never been asked before, and we get to know her better w "Finky's Firsts"! Find out about: - if music was the first thing she wanted to get into growing up - where the name 'Jazzy' came from and if it was her first choice for her artist project name - her first time performing for a crowd - the first song she ever wrote - the first point she realized this career was gonna work for her - the first song that made her fall in love w dance music - the first thing she does to escape the noise, that brings her peace Follow: @AmericasDance30 on all socials! Count down the biggest dance songs in the country every week with Brian Fink on America’s Dance 30; listen on stations around the world!
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Jex Jordyn
Celebrating the release of her new smash, the amazing Jex joins us again on America's Dance 30 to talk all things "Silver Lining"! In this exclusive interview, Jex shares how long ago she came up w the idea, why it took so long to release, and how many Vs there were of the song before its final release. She also talks "Bigger Than Dreamers" and how it was born w Matt Pridgyn and Vikkstar. Jex also answers a question she's never been asked before, and we get to know her better w "Finky's Favorites"! Find out about: - her favorite artist growing up that fans would be surprised about - her favorite useless talent that she has - her favorite comfort food in the studio - her favorite thing about herself now that Jex from 5 years ago would be surprised about - her favorite thing to do on tough days to find the silver lining Follow: @AmericasDance30 on all socials! Count down the biggest dance songs in the country every week with Brian Fink on America’s Dance 30; listen on stations around the world!
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Meduza
Celebrating the incredible success of "Don't Wanna Go Home", Matt from Meduza joins us again on America's Dance 30! In this exclusive interview, we chat about how the song was born w Henry Camamile, how long ago they started working on it, and how many Vs there were of the song before its final release. We also talk about their new smash "Silence" w Rani! Matt also answers a question he's never been asked before, and we get to know Meduza better w "Finky's Favorites"! Find out about: - his favorite thing about playing for crowds - what his favorite thing to do was while he was on a break - his favorite Meduza song that they almost didn't release - his favorite thing to do after shows Follow: @AmericasDance30 on all socials! Count down the biggest dance songs in the country every week with Brian Fink on America’s Dance 30; listen on stations around the world!
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Paul Oakenfold
The LEGEND Paul Oakenfold joins us for the FIRST TIME on America's Dance 30! In this exclusive interview, Paul shares how his latest smash "Masquerade" was born w 2LOT, how long ago they started working on it, and how many Vs there were of the song before its release. Oakey also answers a question he's never been asked before, and we get to know him better w "Finky's Firsts"! Find out about: - if music or being a chef were the first things he wanted to get into growing up - if using his real name was his first choice for his artist project name - the first time he ever performed for a crowd - the first dance song that made him fall in love w EDM - what he nerds out about besides music - the first place he would play tomorrow if he could play anywhere Follow: @AmericasDance30 on all socials! Count down the biggest dance songs in the country every week with Brian Fink on America’s Dance 30; listen on stations around the world!
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Armin van Buuren
Celebrating another #1 on the dance charts, the legend Armin van Buuren joins us again on America's Dance 30 to talk all things "Sun Shines On Me"! He shares how the song was born w Glockenbach and how long ago they started working on it. He also talks about his latest song "Like A Child", why it took so long to finish w ARGY & Marlo Rex, and how many Vs there were of it before its final release! We also chat w Armin about his amazing sunrise set closing out EDC Vegas, why he was initially skeptical about it, and if there's somewhere he still hasn't played that's on his bucket list. He also shares what he would warn Armin van Buuren from 2005 about! AND he answers a question he's never been asked before. Follow: @AmericasDance30 on all socials! Count down the biggest dance songs in the country every week with Brian Fink on America’s Dance 30; listen on stations around the world!
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Mau P
Celebrating his THIRD #1 in a row, the amazing Mau P joins us again on America's Dance 30 to talk all things "neck"! Mau shares how the smash was born, when he started working on it, what it was originally called, and how many Vs there were of the song before its final release. He also answers a question he's never been asked before, and we get to know Mau P better w "Finky's Favorites"! Find out about: - his favorite part of being 'Mau P' as opposed to 'Maurice West' - his favorite way to start working on a song - his favorite producer - the favorite lesson he's learned about people from touring the world Follow: @AmericasDance30 on all socials! Count down the biggest dance songs in the country every week with Brian Fink on America’s Dance 30; listen on stations around the world!
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Afrojack
After nearly a year, our good friend AFROJACK is back w us on America's Dance 30 to talk all things "Awake Tonight"! (or "Asleep Tonight", depending on who you ask... smh) Nick shares how the smash was born w Sia & David Guetta, how long ago he started working on it, and how many Vs there were of the song before its final release. We also get to know Afrojack better again w "Finky's Firsts"! Find out about: - what first in his career he would like to relive - who the first person was to believe in his production skills - the first time he heard one of his songs on the radio - who would be his first choice to collab with if it could be anyone dead or alive Follow: @AmericasDance30 on all socials! Count down the biggest dance songs in the country every week with Brian Fink on America’s Dance 30; listen on stations around the world!
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Brieanna Grace
She might be new to the dance music scene, but she has been doing music a long time AND is definitely having her moment in EDM! The amazing Brieanna Grace joins us for the first time on America's Dance 30 and we talk everything from cults to bullying to pure EDM fire!! Brieanna shares how her smashes w Tiesto, Seven Lions, KSHMR & Jason Ross, and Kaskade were born. Plus how her performance w Kaskade at Coachella came together! We also get to know Brieanna better w #FinkysFirsts!! Find out about: - if music was the first thing she wanted to get into when she was growing up - if using her real name was her first choice for her artist project name - the first song she ever wrote - the first dance song that made her fall in love w EDM - the first EDM producer that welcomed her into the scene - her first time performing for a crowd - her first Ultra Love Follow: @AmericasDance30 on all socials! Count down the biggest dance songs in the country every week with Brian Fink on America’s Dance 30; listen on stations around the world!
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David Guetta
Celebrating ANOTHER #1 on the dance charts, the legend David Guetta joins us again on America's Dance 30! David shares how his smash "Save Me Tonight" was born w Jennifer Lopez and how long ago they worked on it. He also talks "Awake Tonight" w Afrojack & Sia, and his upcoming project 'Men Machine' w Marten Horger! We also chat about his iconic moments at Coachella, including Jennifer Lopez performing live w him AND seeing his daughter right in the middle of the crowd!! Plus his upcoming sold out shows at Stade de France. David also answers a question he has never been asked before! Follow: @AmericasDance30 on all socials! Count down the biggest dance songs in the country every week with Brian Fink on America’s Dance 30; listen on stations around the world!
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Calvin Harris
Celebrating another #1 on the dance charts, the ICON Calvin Harris joins us again on America's Dance 30! In this exclusive interview, Calvin shares how "Release The Pressure" was born w Kasabian, how many Vs there were of it before its final release, and if it was hard holding onto the song for so long. He also answers a question he's never been asked before AND we get to know Calvin better w #FinkysFavorites! Find out about: - a favorite place he's played where he was shocked at the size of the crowd - a favorite artist he would love to collab with - a favorite song of his that will never be released - his favorite thing to do to escape the pressure Follow: @AmericasDance30 on all socials! Count down the biggest dance songs in the country every week with Brian Fink on America’s Dance 30; listen on stations around the world!
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oskar med k
My apologies on this being a really short episode of the America's Dance 30 podcast (and any bit of the conversation that doesn't seem to flow), but literally 30 minutes before, I was on the floor in my studio in excruciating pain dealing with a migraine/cluster headache. Luckily it subsided, but I was truly just fighting for my life thru it. In this exclusive interview w the amazing oskar med k, we talk his #1 smash "I think I'm addicted" w Haley Joelle, how he decided what to let go from the original song, and how long the entire process took. oskar also talks his tour, playing at Red Rocks for the first time, and his new album! Follow: @AmericasDance30 on all socials! Count down the biggest dance songs in the country every week with Brian Fink on America’s Dance 30; listen on stations around the world!
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More Artist Chats at the EDMAs 2026
MORE artist chats for you live from the EDMAs at Shift Miami during Miami Music Week! On this dump, you'll be able to check out exclusive chats with: - Mark Knight - Audien - Meduza - Crystal Waters - Frank Walker - Claudia Pavel - Alison Wonderland - Shimza - Marten Horger - Laidback Luke - Austin Millz - Disco Fries Follow: @AmericasDance30 on all socials! Count down the biggest dance songs in the country every week with Brian Fink on America’s Dance 30; listen on stations around the world!
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Artist Chats at the EDMAs 2026
The EDMAs at Shift Miami were once again incredible; thank you to all of the artists that stopped by America's Dance 30! On this week's episode of the AD30 podcast, you'll be able to check out our chats with: - BONNIE X CLYDE - Ar/Co - Benny Benassi - SIDEPIECE - Matt Pridgyn & Amél - SACHA - Chris Lake & ATRIP - Ely Oaks - Cosmic Gate - Mike Williams - Daya - Armin van Buuren - Don Diablo Follow: @AmericasDance30 on all socials! Count down the biggest dance songs in the country every week with Brian Fink on America’s Dance 30; listen on stations around the world!
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Bebe Rexha
The queen Bebe Rexha joins us again on America's Dance 30 to help us celebrate our 400th episode of AD30! In this exclusive interview, Bebe shares how her latest smash "New Religion" was born w Faithless, and how she got their blessings to officially sample an iconic song like "Insomnia". She also talks being named 'Female Icon' at this year's EDMAs! Bebe also answers a question she's never been asked before, and we get to know her better w #FinkysFavorites!! Find out about: - a favorite song of hers that she almost didn't release - a favorite compliment she's gotten that has stuck with her - her favorite version of herself in her career - a favorite song of hers to perform live versus recording in the studio - her favorite thing to love with no condition Follow: @AmericasDance30 on all socials! Count down the biggest dance songs in the country every week with Brian Fink on America’s Dance 30; listen on stations around the world!
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Zara Larsson
Grammy nominated, multi-iHeartAward nominee Zara Larsson joins us again on America's Dance 30! Celebrating ANOTHER #1 on the dance charts, Zara talks all things "Midnight Sun". She shares how the song was born and how they came up w the idea for her to hold the note on the word "sun" for sooo long. Zara also talks finally getting the flowers she deserves, answers a question she has never been asked before, and we get to know her better w #FinkysFavorites! Find out about: - a favorite place where she's heard her song playing - a favorite moment from her shows where the crowd sings louder than her - her favorite social media rabbit hole to go down - a favorite dream she's had recently Follow: @AmericasDance30 on all socials! Count down the biggest dance songs in the country every week with Brian Fink on America’s Dance 30; listen on stations around the world!
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DJ Pauly D
Celebrating the release of his latest smash "Feel It", DJ Pauly D joins us for the first time on America's Dance 30! In this exclusive interview, Pauly shares how the song was born, how long ago he started working on it, and how many Vs there were of the song before its release. He also talks about if the "Jersey Shore" stigma has hindered the respect he gets for his music production. Pauly also answers a question he's never been asked before, and we get to know him better w #FinkysFirsts! Find out about: - if music was the first thing he wanted to get into growing up - if 'DJ Pauly D' was his first choice for an artist project name - his first time performing for a crowd - the first thing he does when he needs to snap out of a funk Follow: @AmericasDance30 on all socials! Count down the biggest dance songs in the country every week with Brian Fink on America’s Dance 30; listen on stations around the world!
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SIDEPIECE
Dylan & Ricky, the guys of SIDEPIECE, join us officially for the first time on America's Dance 30! In this exclusive interview, SIDEPIECE talk about an accomplishment that has never been done in the history of the Dance chart!! Plus they share how their #1 "Cry For You", the 2025 version of the iconic September song, was born, how long ago they started working on it, and how many Vs there were of the song before its final release. They also share the crazy story behind how their new song "Misbehave" was born w Aluna, and how long ago they started working on it. Plus the guys answer a question they've never been asked before, and we get to know SIDEPIECE better w #FinkysFirsts! Find out about: - if music was the first thing they wanted to get into - if 'Party Favor' and 'Nitti Gritti' were their first choices for their original artist project name - if 'SIDEPIECE' was their first choice for their duo name - the first dance song that made each of them fall in love w EDM - the first time they performed for a crowd - the first thing that 100% would make them cry Follow: @AmericasDance30 on all socials! Count down the biggest dance songs in the country every week with Brian Fink on America’s Dance 30; listen on stations around the world!
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HAVEN. x Kaitlin Aragon
Nope, it’s not AI… we’ve got HAVEN. & Kaitlin Aragon w us for the first time on America’s Dance 30 to talk their mega viral smash “I Run”! In this exclusive interview, HAVEN. & Kaitlin share how the song was born, when they started working on it, and how many Vs there were of the song before its final release. They also answer a question they’ve never been asked before, and we get to know them better w #FinkysFirsts! Find out about: - if music was the first thing they wanted to get into growing up - if ‘HAVEN.’ & ‘Kaitlin Aragon’ were their first choices for artist project names - the first song Kaitlin learned to sing - the first song HAVEN. produced - the first dance song that made them fall in love w EDM - the first point HAVEN. realized “I Run” was going viral - the first point Kaitlin realized she could sound exactly like the original vocal Follow: @AmericasDance30 on all socials! Count down the biggest dance songs in the country every week with Brian Fink on America’s Dance 30; listen on stations around the world!
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James Carter
Multi-Platinum producer James Carter joins us for the FIRST TIME on America's Dance 30! In this exclusive interview, James shares how his latest #1 "Don't Blame Me" was born, how long ago he started working on it, and how many Vs there were of the song before its release. He also answers a question he's never been asked before, and we get to know him better w #FinkysFirsts! Find out about: - if music was the first thing he wanted to get into when he was growing up - the first time he realized that producing or DJ'ing could be a career for him - if using 'James Carter' was his first choice for an artist project name - his first time performing for a crowd - the first time he heard one of his songs on the radio - the first thing to do (and not do) if you're visiting London - the first song he would blame the high on Follow: @AmericasDance30 on all socials! Count down the biggest dance songs in the country every week with Brian Fink on America’s Dance 30; listen on stations around the world!
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Kaskade
Celebrating another #1 on the dance charts, the icon Kaskade joins us again on America's Dance 30! In this exclusive interview, Ryan shares how "DNCR" was born, how long ago he started working on it, and how many Vs there were of the song before its final release. He also talks all things "Vision Blurred", how it was born w CID & Anabel Englund, and how long ago they started working on it. He also answers a question he's never been asked before, and we get to know him better w #FinkysFavorites! Find out about: - his favorite way to escape all the noise - his favorite emotion that he hopes his fans leave his shows with - his favorite part of playing at the Super Bowl two years ago - his favorite risk he's taken in his career that paid of - what his favorite thing to scream would be right before drops if he couldn't scream "C'MON" Follow: @AmericasDance30 on all socials! Count down the biggest dance songs in the country every week with Brian Fink on America’s Dance 30; listen on stations around the world!
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Will Sass
Celebrating his second #1 on the dance charts, Will Sass joins us again on America's Dance 30! In this exclusive interview, Will shares how his smash "What If It Takes You Away" was born w Malou, who helped co-write it, how long ago they started working on it, and how many Vs there were of the song before its final release. Will also talks an upcoming release of his, and what megastars he's working on it with! He also answers a question he's never been asked before, and we get to know Will better w #FinkysFavorites!! Find out about: - his favorite non-musical noise that inspires him - his favorite thing to do to escape the noise - his favorite song that he never fast forwards through - his favorite habit that he knows he should break - where his favorite place to be taken would be Follow: @AmericasDance30 on all socials! Count down the biggest dance songs in the country every week with Brian Fink on America’s Dance 30; listen on stations around the world!
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Daya -
The amazing Daya joins us again on America's Dance 30 in celebration of the new reworking of her smash "Hide Away"! In this exclusive interview, Daya shares how "Good Boys (Hide Away)" was born w Albi, and why she decided to revisit her classic hit. She also talks about how her upcoming song w Dillon Francis came together! Daya also answers a question she's never been asked before, and we get to know her better w #FinkysFavorites! Find out about: - her favorite place that she truly feels anonymous - her favorite thing about touring that fans don't see - her favorite misconception about her - her favorite place to hide when things get overwhelming Follow: @AmericasDance30 on all socials! Count down the biggest dance songs in the country every week with Brian Fink on America’s Dance 30; listen on stations around the world!
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Armin van Buuren
The icon Armin van Buuren joins us again on America's Dance 30 to kick off the new year, celebrate his birthday, AND celebrate another #1 on the dance charts! In this exclusive interview, Armin shares how "Set Me Free" was born w SACHA, how Punctual became part of the project, how long ago they started working on it, and how many Vs there were of the song before its final release. Armin also talks his latest smash "Sun Shines On Me" w Glockenbach! We also dive deeper into his "Piano" album, talk about how (and why) it came together, and the future projects he has in-store for it. Armin also answers a question he's never been asked, and we get to know him better w #FinkysFavorites! Find out about: - his favorite episode of ASOT for personal reasons - his favorite moment of his sets - his favorite family tradition for the holidays - a favorite artist of his outside of electronic music Follow: @AmericasDance30 on all socials! Count down the biggest dance songs in the country every week with Brian Fink on America’s Dance 30; listen on stations around the world!
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oskar med k
Celebrating the meteoric success he's had in 2025, oskar med k joins us for the first time on America's Dance 30! In this exclusive interview, oskar shares how his latest smash "i think i'm addicted" was born w Haley Joelle, how long ago they started working on it, and how many Vs there were of the song before its release. Oskar also answers a question he's never been asked before, and we get to know him better w #FinkysFirsts! Find out about: - if music was the first thing he wanted to get into growing up - if 'oskar med k' was his first choice for an artist project name, and the meaning behind it - the first song he ever produced - the first time hearing one of his songs on the radio - the first time he performed for a crowd - the first dance song that made him fall in love w EDM - the first thing he thinks he's addicted to Follow: @AmericasDance30 on all socials! Count down the biggest dance songs in the country every week with Brian Fink on America’s Dance 30; listen on stations around the world!
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Tones and I
She is a MULTI-platinum singer/songwriter who has won MULTI ARIA Awards. She is the first female artist to reach 3 BILLION streams w just one song. And she can now celebrate her first Billboard #1 AND being a part of David Guetta's record breaking 20th #1 on the dance charts! The amazing Tones and I joins us for the first time on America's Dance 30!! Tones shares how "Gone Gone Gone" was born between her, David Guetta, & Teddy Swims, how long ago they started working on it, and if there were alot of versions of the smash before its release. She also answers a question she has never been asked before, and we get to know Tones better w #FinkysFirsts! Find out about: if music was the first thing she wanted to get into growing up if 'Tones' or 'Tones and I' were her first choices for an artist project name the first thing she does backstage before performing the first time someone recognized her in public the first time she heard one of her songs on the radio the first person that she shares a song with when she's done writing it the first time she met David Guetta Follow: @AmericasDance30 on all socials! Count down the biggest dance songs in the country every week with Brian Fink on America’s Dance 30; listen on stations around the world!
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Khalid
Celebrating "nobody (make me feel)" going #1 on the dance charts, the amazing Khalid joins us on America's Dance 30 for the first time! In this exclusive interview, he shares how the collab came together w oskar med k and how long ago they started working on it. He also talks about his songwriting process. Khalid also answers a question he's never been asked before, and we get to know him better w #FinkysFirsts! Find out about: if music was the first thing he wanted to get into when he was growing up if using his real name for his artist project was his first choice the first song he learned to sing that made him realize it could be a career for him his first time hearing one of his songs on the radio his first introduction to dance music Follow: @AmericasDance30 on all socials! Count down the biggest dance songs in the country every week with Brian Fink on America’s Dance 30; listen on stations around the world!
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ILLENIUM
It has been WAY too long.. the icon ILLENIUM joins us again on America's Dance 30 to celebrate all things "Forever"! ILLENIUM shares how the smash was born w Tom Grennan & Alna, and how long ago they started working on it. He also talks about the feeling of finishing a song that has the OG ILLENIUM sound to it. ILLENIUM also shares about eating fried crickets, what Illenials can expect from his upcoming Sphere shows, answers a question he's never been asked before, AND we get to know him better w #FinkysFavorites! Find out about: his favorite way to start producing a song his favorite way to celebrate his birthday a favorite piece of advice he was given his favorite foreign delicacies his favorite collab what favorite sound he would listen to forever Follow: @AmericasDance30 on all socials! Count down the biggest dance songs in the country every week with Brian Fink on America’s Dance 30; listen on stations around the world!
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Jessie Reyez
Not only is Jessie Reyez a Grammy nominated, multi-platinum singer/songwriter w over 3 billion streams, but she is also a 6x Juno Award winner, best selling author, TedTalk speaker, philanthropist, activist, AND Billboard "Women In Music Impact Award" recipient... and she joins us for the first time on America's Dance 30! She shares how her smash "Ocean" was born w Calvin Harris, and how long ago they started working on it. She also talks about her latest book "Words Of A Goat Princess, Volume II: The People's Purge" and shares how it came together. Jessie also answers a question she's never been asked, and we get to know her better w #FinkysFirsts! Find out about: if music was the first thing she wanted to get into if using her real name for her artist project was her first choice her first time performing for a crowd the first song she ever wrote the first celeb she met where she was starstruck if bungee jumping was her first adrenaline activity her first thought when Calvin told her he was keeping her vocals on "Ocean" Follow: @AmericasDance30 on all socials! Count down the biggest dance songs in the country every week with Brian Fink on America’s Dance 30; listen on stations around the world!
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Mau P
Celebrating another #1 on the dance charts, Mau P joins us again on America's Dance 30 to talk all things "Tesla"! He shares how the song was born, how long ago he started working on it, and how many Vs there were of the song before its release. Mau P also answers a question he's never been asked before, and we get to know him better w #FinkysFavorites! Find out about: what favorite classic song he would remix if there were no licensing restrictions on it what favorite song by another artist made him want to start producing where his favorite place to DJ would be if he could play any venue anywhere his favorite track to throw in his sets because of the crowd reaction his favorite part of his sets his favorite part of producing "Tesla" Follow: @AmericasDance30 on all socials! Count down the biggest dance songs in the country every week with Brian Fink on America’s Dance 30; listen on stations around the world!
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Oaks
The amazing Oaks joins us again on America's Dance 30, celebrating the incredible success of her latest song w TELYKAST! Oaks shares how "Super Powers" was born, how long ago they started working on it, and how many Vs there were of the song before its release. She also talks about her latest song from her Winona Oak project, and if it's hard to perform heartbreaking songs like "Do You Hate Me Now". Oaks also answers a question she's never been asked before, and we get to know her better w #FinkysFavorites! Find out about: a favorite lyric she's written that hits different every time she sings it which producer would be her favorite to remix one of her songs her favorite part of the songwriting process her favorite part of being Oaks, as oppposed to Winona the favorite super power she wishes she could have Follow: @AmericasDance30 on all socials! Count down the biggest dance songs in the country every week with Brian Fink on America’s Dance 30; listen on stations around the world!
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Seven Lions
Celebrating the upcoming release of his album "Asleep In The Garden Of Infernal Stars", Seven Lions joins us again on America's Dance 30! In this exclusive interview, he shares how his latest song "So Far Away" was born w Lilly Ahlberg, how long ago they started working on it, and how many Vs there were of the song before its final release!! He also shares what fans can expect from the new album, and where the name of it came from. Seven Lions also answers a question he's never been asked before, and we get to know him better w #FinkysFavorites! Find out about: his favorite non-Seven Lions song of the moment his favorite song to drop in his sets because of the crowd reaction a favorite set that he's seen from another artist his favorite pre and post show rituals his favorite way to escape all the noise Follow: @AmericasDance30 on all socials! Count down the biggest dance songs in the country every week with Brian Fink on America’s Dance 30; listen on stations around the world!
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Linney
Celebrating the release of her new smash "Stay Awake", Linney joins us on America's Dance 30 from ADE in Amsterdam! In this exclusive interview, she shares how the song was born, how long ago they wrote it, and why she re-recorded the vocals for it. Linney also answers a question she's never been asked before, and we get to know her better w #FinkysFavorites! Find out about: her favorite thing about Amsterdam her favorite thing about performing at The Sphere in Vegas her favorite pre-show ritual her favorite genre of music to listen to her favorite thing about DJ'ing compared to singing her favorite place to write songs Follow: @AmericasDance30 on all socials! Count down the biggest dance songs in the country every week with Brian Fink on America’s Dance 30; listen on stations around the world!
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Abi Flynn
** Wait for the end for an amazing surprise by Abi Flynn ** Celebrating her FIRST #1, the amazing Abi Flynn joins us for the first time on America's Dance 30! She shares how her smash "Move A Little Closer" was born w DVBBS, and her process when she's writing songs. She also shares how "Phases" was born w Joel Corry! Abi also answers a question she's never been asked before, and we get to know her better w #FinkysFirsts!! Find out about: if music was the first thing she wanted to get into growing up if using her real name for her artist project was her first choice the first song she ever wrote the first thought she had when she was diagnosed w cancer, and what helped her thru the battle the first dance song that made her fall in love w EDM her first impression hearing one of her songs on the radio Follow: @AmericasDance30 on all socials! Count down the biggest dance songs in the country every week with Brian Fink on America’s Dance 30; listen on stations around the world!
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Ellie Goulding
After nearly 3 years, the amazing Ellie Goulding makes her return to America's Dance 30 to talk all things "Save My Love"! Ellie shares how the song was born w Marshmello & Avaion, how long ago they started working on it, and why she decided to post a stripped down version of it with her just singing with piano in the studio!! Ellie also shares why she hasn't really been doing interviews lately, answers a question she's never been asked before, AND we get to know her better w #FinkysFavorites! Find out about: her favorite fangirl moment her favorite song to perform her favorite 'Ellie Goulding' era that she'd like fans to rediscover her favorite thing about herself Follow: @AmericasDance30 on all socials! Count down the biggest dance songs in the country every week with Brian Fink on America’s Dance 30; listen on stations around the world!
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HUGEL
HUGEL joins us for the first time on America's Dance 30, celebrating his FIRST #1 on the U.S. dance charts! He shares how "Loosen Up" was born w Dawty & Preston Harris, how long ago they started working on it, and how many Vs there were of the smash before its release. He also answers a question he has never been asked before, and we get to know HUGEL better w #FinkysFirsts! Find out about: if music was the first thing he wanted to get into growing up the first thing to see if you're visiting Paris if 'HUGEL' was his first choice for an artist project name his first time playing for a crowd the first dance song that made him fall in love w EDM the first track he made that blew up that he didn't think would blow up Follow: @AmericasDance30 on all socials! Count down the biggest dance songs in the country every week with Brian Fink on America’s Dance 30; listen on stations around the world!
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Axwell (Swedish House Mafia)
Celebrating another #1 for Swedish House Mafia, Axwell joins us for the FIRST TIME on America's Dance 30 to talk all things "Wait So Long"! He shares how the song was born, how long ago they started working on it, and how many Vs there were of the song before its final release. Axwell also answers a question he has never been asked before, and we get to know him & SHM better w #FinkysFirsts! Find out about: if music was the first thing he wanted to get into growing up if 'Axwell' was his first choice for an artist project name, and what other pseudonyms he had if 'Swedish House Mafia' was their first choice for the project name his first time playing for a crowd the first dance song that made him fall in love w EDM the first thing he notices about a crowd when he steps out on stage Follow: @AmericasDance30 on all socials! Count down the biggest dance songs in the country every week with Brian Fink on America’s Dance 30; listen on stations around the world!
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Loud Luxury
Celebrating ANOTHER #1, Loud Luxury joins us again on America's Dance 30 to talk all things "R U Down?". They share how the song was born, and how long ago they started working on it. They also share about their new smash "UH OH!" and how it was born w Natalie Jane! Andrew & Joe also answer a question they have never been asked before, and we find out what they are down for!! Follow: @AmericasDance30 on all socials! Count down the biggest dance songs in the country every week with Brian Fink on America’s Dance 30; listen on stations around the world!
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Sonny Wern
Celebrating his latest smash w R2, Sonny Wern joins us for the first time on America's Dance 30 to talk all things "Echoes"! He shares how the song was born, how long ago they started working on it, and why it took so long to release. Sonny also answers a question he has never been asked before! And we get to know Sonny Wern better w #FinkysFirsts!! Find out about: if music was the first thing he wanted to get into growing up if 'Sonny Wern' was his first choice for an artist project name, and where the name came from his first time performing for a crowd the first dance song that made him fall in love w EDM the first thing he would hide in his walls for people to find in the future Follow: @AmericasDance30 on all socials! Count down the biggest dance songs in the country every week with Brian Fink on America’s Dance 30; listen on stations around the world!
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Anabel Englund
Anabel Englund FINALLY joins us again on America's Dance 30, in celebration of her new smash w Mary Droppinz! Anabel shares how "Born To Fly" was born, if this was her first foray into drum n bass, how long ago they started working on it, and how many Vs there were of the song before its release!! She also talks about her recent epic performance in the rain, and answers a question she has never been asked before. We also get to know Anabel better w #FinkysFavorites! Find out about: her favorite sound that isn't music her favorite song to sing in the shower her favorite moment in the creative process which flying creature would be her favorite to trade places with Follow: @AmericasDance30 on all socials! Count down the biggest dance songs in the country every week with Brian Fink on America’s Dance 30; listen on stations around the world!
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Zara Larsson
The amazing Zara Larsson joins us again on America's Dance 30 in celebration of her latest smash "Crush"! Zara shares how the song was born, who some of the co-writers were, and the meaning behind the song. She also talks about how the sold out tour w Tate McRae has been going, and her upcoming album "Midnight Sun"! We also ask Zara a question she has never been asked before, and get to know her better w #FinkysFavorites!! Find out about: her favorite non-Zara Larsson songs to sing in the shower her favorite things to do on show days what her favorite thing to do would be if it was her last day on the planet Follow: @AmericasDance30 on all socials! Count down the biggest dance songs in the country every week with Brian Fink on America’s Dance 30; listen on stations around the world!
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Brian Fink chats with the biggest artists in dance music, gets to know them better, and finds out how their songs were born! Count down the biggest dance songs every week on the syndicated America's Dance 30!! #AD30YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/iambrianfinkIG: @AmericasDance30, @iamBrianFink
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