by: Dancing Astronaut Staff Dec 21, 2020 In a year where we all sought a little more escapism from home than usual, albums—both old and new—helped remind the collective zeitgeist that in times of strife or struggle, music is perhaps what we all reach for the most. The medium’s inherent quality of togetherness kept us …
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My Chemical Romance reflect on huge reunion show, one year on
The members of My Chemical Romance have reflected on their hugely anticipated reunion show in December 2019, one year on from the event. The emo icons played their first show in seven years on December 20, 2019 at the Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall in Los Angeles, grossing a record $1.5million – the most in …
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Skrillex’s Timeless “Bangarang” EP Turns 9 Years Old
Nine years ago, Skrillex was but a blip on the radar. Sure, his Skrillex and Scary Monsters & Nice Sprites EPs earned him massive acclaim from within the EDM community, the latter even earned him a GRAMMY for Best Dance/Electronica Album in 2012, but in the year between its release and its award, he released one of …
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Dancing Astronaut partners with Clubbing TV Awards to present 2020 ‘Best Hits Music Video’ award [vote here] – Dancing Astronaut
by: Rachel Narozniak Dec 21, 2020 On March 27, Clubbing TV will host the third edition of the Clubbing TV Awards, a ceremony dedicated to celebrating the year’s best music videos. Clubbing TV, the first international TV channel centered on electronic music, established in 2009, has partnered with Dancing Astronaut to present the 2020 award …
Paul McCartney says he still wonders if The Beatles would’ve reunited if John Lennon had lived
Paul McCartney has said that he still wonders about whether The Beatles would’ve ever reunited had John Lennon lived. The 40th anniversary of Lennon’s death fell earlier this month. The musician was shot and killed outside his apartment building in New York on December 8, 1980. Read more: Every John Lennon solo album ranked in order …
Moonbootica Provide Solace in New Nostalgic and Positive Feeling Anthem, ‘Let the Music Play!
After some months after the release of their dark-pop tinged banger “Said The Word”‘, Moonbootica return with one of the fresh anthems we’ve heard in a while. Expect soothing and pulsating rhythms, soulful and powerful vocals and climatic grooving basslines. This fresh and inspiring anthem reminds us music is here to stay throughout the high …
Moonbotica – Let The Music Play – Dancing Astronaut
by: Dancing Astronaut Dec 21, 2020 True to form, German duo Moonbotica deliver a hefty dose of positive momentum moving into a hopeful new year. After 12 months of uncertainty, “Let The Music Play” is a timely reminder of the dance floor energy that we’re all missing. A strut through what now feels like ancient …
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Cardi B gives her approval to John Hopkins students’ mask-advocating ‘WAP’ parody
Cardi B has voiced her approval for a group of students from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health who have created a parody of ‘WAP’ encouraging people to wear face masks during the coronavirus pandemic. The students’ version of Cardi and Megan Thee Stallion‘s hit collaboration, titled ‘Wear A mask Please’ and featuring …
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Michael Stipe shares fresh insight into his upcoming new solo album
Michael Stipe has given an update on the progress of his new solo album, which is currently in the works, in a new interview. The R.E.M. frontman is working on music that will follow on from his 2020 singles ‘Drive To The Ocean’ and ‘No Time For Love Like Now’ (a collaboration with The National‘s …
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Armin van Buuren releases emotionally dynamic ‘Euthymia’ EP – Dancing Astronaut
by: Austria Masim Dec 20, 2020 Armin van Buuren recently shared his 17th annual A State of Trance Year Mix album and now, he’s wrapping up 2020 with a seven-track extended play by the name of Euthymia. The EP debuts four new tracks and calls forth previously released ballads such as “Need You Now,” featuring Jake Reese, “Feel …
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