The Chainsmokers, Marshmello, & Diplo Win Big In 2020 Billboard Music Awards

No award show is ever going to please everyone or truly represent the greatness of music being released when it’s at least 60-70% also a popularity contest, but the Billboard Music Awards this year truly took that to a new level of popular-kid-winning-prom-king last night. The Chainsmokers won for Top Dance/Electronic Artist, which isn’t entirely …

French Montana, Khalid, J Balvin, and more feature on Major Lazer’s long-awaited ‘Music is the Weapon’

by: David Klemow Oct 15, 2020 It has been five years since Major Lazer‘s beloved third studio album, Peace is the Mission. Now, half a decade later, we’re finally getting the official follow-up, Music is the Weapon. The dancehall outfit was previously joined on their 2015 LP by the likes of Ariana Grande, 2Chainz, Travis …

[PREMIERE] Crankdat Gets Melodic On New Monstercat Single, “Dark Room”

It’s been a hot minute since we’ve done a Crankdat premiere on Your EDM, so we’re supremely excited to get back into the game with his newest single, “Dark Room,” out today on Monstercat. Typically known for his unabashedly heavy tunes, his last single, “Tell Me,” was a beautiful melodic bass tune. He keeps that …

Skrillex and Virtual Riot appear on ‘Sullen Sunday’ from Roc Nation’s ‘Reprise’ compilation

by: Austria Masim Oct 15, 2020 After calling attention to racial injustice earlier this year, Ty Dolla $ign, Skrillex, Virtual Riot, Ant Clemons, and Nia Miranda emerge on “Sullen Sunday” via the Roc Nation-released compilation album titled Reprise, which will benefit multiple social justice initiatives across the country. The track reputed earlier as “You See …

Chainsmokers Concert Organizers Fined $20K For Violating Safe Social Distancing Guidelines

Back in July, The Chainsmokers played a charity show in the Hamptons in New York, raising $152,000. “To some, $152,000 is very un-Hamptons-esque. This, after all, is where a beachfront estate originally built for the Ford family was recently listed for $145 million,” wrote Bloomberg about the event. However, the show also raised concerns about social distancing …

Riggi & Piros head home to Armada on ‘Been Here’ with SelfishWays

by: Ross Goldenberg Oct 15, 2020 Anthony Riggi and James Piros, better known sans their first names as Riggi & Piros, have come a long way since their early beginnings as little-known producers from the New Jersey area. Despite the unfortunate inability to fill their touring schedule as usual this year, the house veterans have …

GRiZ x Jauz Provide Dubstep’s Next Big Anthem “No Doubt” [LISTEN]

Dubstep’s next big anthem has arrived in the form of “No Doubt,” courtesy of GRiZ x Jauz. The surprise release rocks a slow and steady beat, bringing back gritty sounds and textures from GRiZ’s early years. Matched with deep wubs signature of Jauz, “No Doubt” is a full body banger that combines their sound design …

Cuomo fines promoters behind The Chainsmokers’ Southampton concert $20,000 for COVID-19 violations

by: Chris Stack Oct 15, 2020 New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced on October 14 that the promoters behind The Chainsmokers concert held in Southampton, In the Know Experiences and Invisible Noise Productions, will face a $20,000 fine for violating public health law. The large, non-essential gathering, held on July 25, was not only in …

K?d Gives Travis Scott & Skrillex’s “Sicko Mode” A Brand New Rave Face Lift

Skrillex’s “Sicko Mode” remix is a vibe, but it’s time for a proper rave update. Even in the absence of actual shows, k?d steps up to the plate with this epic DJ tool that is perfect for the live setting. It starts out as normal but soon ramps up and explodes with some hardcore ferocity …

GUMMiBEAR modifies Justin Bieber’s ‘Holy’ with sweet jazzy house stylings

by: Dancing Astronaut Staff Oct 14, 2020 GUMMiBEAR may not yet be a household name, but that may be about to change with the delivery of the newcomer DJ’s new take on Justin Bieber‘s “Holy.” Bieber’s new Chance The Rapper-assisted single already has all the makings of a sweeping pop smash, but GUMMiBEAR takes the …