by: Sami Weisband Dec 28, 2020 Even though in-person events largely remain at a standstill, would-be New Year’s Eve festival-goers can still ring in the new year the way they would any other year: with live music. This December 31, artists from across the globe are taking their sets to what has become known to …
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European tours put “at risk” by Brexit deal, warns UK Music boss
European tours will be put “at risk” by the new Brexit trade deal, the chief executive of UK Music has warned. The government agreed on a deal with the EU on Christmas Eve ahead of the end of the Brexit transition period on January 1, 2021. While workers from some industries will be able to …
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ARTY shines in remix of Griff Clawson’s ‘Chasing Highs’ – Dancing Astronaut
by: Austria Masim Dec 28, 2020 Emerging pop artist from Los Angeles Griff Clawson has enlisted ARTY‘s electronic prowess for a remix of his acoustic original, “Chasing Highs,” which receives a sparkling reconstruction. The singer-songwriter has previously displayed his vocal talents within dance music through his respective 2019 and 2020 released tracks “All I Want,” …
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Petition launched to secure visa-free touring for bands following Brexit deal
A petition has been launched calling for the government to secure visa-free travel for artists and other creatives in the EU following the end of the Brexit transition period. The UK will officially fully leave the European Union on January 1, 2021, with the government having finalised a deal on December 24. That agreement allows …
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Good Morning Mix: Charlotte de Witte showcases techno mastery in Tomorrowland 2019 set – Dancing Astronaut
by: Rugby Scruggs Dec 28, 2020 Come December 31, Charlotte de Witte will close out 2020 in style at Tomorrowland‘s virtual New Year’s Eve event, where she’s slated to bring her inimitable techno touch to the Melodia stage. The performance caps off a momentous year for de Witte, who not only released three EPs—Vision, Return …
Watch Jake Bugg give Post Malone’s ‘Circles’ a rock’n’roll makeover
Jake Bugg has covered Post Malone – watch his full-band version of chart-topping hit ‘Circles’ below. ‘Circles’ appears on Post Malone’s Grammy-nominated 2019 album ‘Hollywood’s Bleeding’. For the new cover version, Bugg adds his trademark rock’n’roll swagger to the track, backed by a full band and performed in a studio setting. Watch Jake Bugg’s version …
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Slash says he anticipates new Guns N’ Roses music in 2021
Slash has said he’s optimistic that 2021 will see new releases from both Guns N’ Roses and his band with Myles Kennedy. READ MORE: Guns N’ Roses – Rank the albums The guitarist said he’s recently been working with bassist Duff McKagan on material expected to form the first new Guns N’ Roses album since 2008’s …
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Passion Pit’s Michael Angelakos shares unreleased tracks, demos, live performances in Soundcloud dump
Passion Pit‘s Michael Angelakos has uploaded almost 40 unreleased tracks, demos, live performances, remixes and rarities to Soundcloud. Angelakos has been quiet since the release of his fourth album as Passion Pit in 2017, ‘Tremendous Sea Of Love’, as he announced a break from music to focus on his mental health. As first reported by Consequence …
Former manager’s $10m lawsuit against Cardi B dismissed in court
A $10 million breach of contract lawsuit filed against Cardi B by her former manager has been dismissed in court. In 2018, Klenord ‘Shaft’ Raphael commenced proceedings to sue his former client. Mr Raphael claimed that Cardi had breached the pair’s agreement by signing with Solid Foundation, the management division of Quality Control records. Cardi …
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Gorillaz release ninth and final episode of ‘Song Machine Season One: Strange Timez’ video series [Watch] – Dancing Astronaut
by: Farrell Sweeney Dec 27, 2020 Gorillaz have now concluded their Song Machine Season One: Strange Timez, bringing the episodic video series to a close with its final release, “The Lost Chord” featuring Leee John. “The Lost Chord” is the ninth video in the Song Machine Season One series and visually expands the third track …