Vampire Weekend’s Chris Baio tells us all about his new solo album

Vampire Weekend’s Chris Baio is back with his third solo album, ‘Dead Hand Control’. A more hopeful look at the world following years of political upheaval, the record was completed between touring Vampire Weekend’s ‘Father Of The Bride’ and this year’s lockdown. After months of sitting on the release thanks to the pandemic, Baio is …

Tune in tonight for a live Major Lazer virtual reality performance

by: Rugby Scruggs Nov 18, 2020 Another day, another COVID-19–motivated livestream. The latest creatives to answer the digital call are Major Lazer, who will perform an exclusive live set from within Oculus’ social virtual reality environment, “Venues,” on November 18. Hot off the success of their long-awaited LP Music Is The Weapon, Major Lazer are …

The Avalanches’ new album ‘We Will Always Love You’ features Johnny Marr, Karen O, MGMT, Perry Farrell and many more

The Avalanches have shared the star-studded tracklist for their forthcoming new album ‘We Will Always Love You’. Set for release on December 11 via Astralwerks, the record is the follow-up to the Australian duo’s 2016 comeback album ‘Wildflower’. The Avalanches have already shared a number of songs from ‘We Will Always Love You’ this year, …

Steve Brian releases ‘1986’ EP – Dancing Astronaut

by: Dancing Astronaut Nov 18, 2020 After nearly a year and four singles later, Steve Brian has finally put his full-length album out into the world. On ‘1986,’ the progressive house and trance producer shares his personal story of love, triumph, maturity and everything in between – all in an eclectic mix of soul-moving moments.  ‘1986’ serves as Steve …

Diplo’s lawyer says DJ has not “violated any law” after restraining order is filed against him for “revenge porn” allegations

A young woman from Los Angeles has filed a restraining order against Diplo, seeking to block him from “distributing revenge porn” “designed to humiliate her and scare other women out of coming forward” with other allegations, according to a new report. The woman’s attorney, Lisa Bloom, told The Daily Beast on November 16 that the …

Get lost in Devault and BabyJake’s collaborative EP, ‘Tell Me / Blue’ – Dancing Astronaut

by: Farrell Sweeney Nov 17, 2020 Devault has teamed up with BabyJake for two-track collaborative EP, Tell Me / Blue. The production pair embarks on a nostalgic ride back in time to ’90s house music on “Blue,” a production fused with a heavily synthesized vocal that draws influence from modern day dance-pop. “Tell Me,” the …

Lost Horizons team up with Porridge Radio on new song ‘One For Regret’

Lost Horizons, the collaborative project of Cocteau Twins’ Simon Raymonde and Richie Thomas from Dif Juz, have released a new song with Porridge Radio, ‘One For Regret’. The punchy cut is one of the first eight tracks of Lost Horizon’s new album ‘In Quiet Moments’ will hit streaming services on December 4. Following this, the …

Four Road to Ultra: Taiwan headliners fined for violating quarantine protocol – Dancing Astronaut

by: Rachel Narozniak Nov 17, 2020 Four DJs tapped to play Road to Ultra: Taiwan’s 2020, single-day installment have been fined NT$10,000 ($351 USD) for violating quarantine protocol under Article 58 of the Communicable Disease Control Act, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center. The four acts are reported to have “met in a common …

Redux Saints – Unhinged

After serving up a ‘Toolroom Academy Track of The Week’ with ‘That’s Right’ on his own label Deep Tech Los Angeles Records, then  following it up with a Beatport #1 Weekend Pick with ‘To My Beat’ in his Purple Tea debut, Redux Saints now completes a hat trick of house goodness with ‘Unhinged’, out today …

Lil Uzi Vert and Future drop deluxe edition of ‘Pluto x Baby Pluto’

Lil Uzi Vert and Future have followed up their collaborative album, ‘Pluto x Baby Pluto’, with a deluxe edition less than a week after its release. The album features eight new tracks, alongside a Hype Williams-directed music video for new song ‘Over Your Head’. The video sees the pair performing the song in a variety …