The Algorithm vs. The Curator: Who Breaks Dance Records in 2026?

As dance music consumption becomes increasingly data-driven, the question of the importance of algorithmic discovery and human curation has never been more pronounced.  Are breakout electronic records truly driven by DSP recommendation engines and short-form virality — or do experienced programmers, radio tastemakers, online influencers, and editorial leads still shape discovering the hits? And what does the future hold?