DJ The Prophet, whose deeply influential work led to his recognition as the “Godfather of Hardstyle,” has retired from the music industry. Revered as one of the genre’s pioneers, The Prophet played a pivotal role in shaping the sound and culture of the global hard dance scene. The Dutch DJ, producer and Scantraxx founder leaves behind a …
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New Artist Spotlight: Summer Houses Named their Latest Release ‘Frantic Hearts’ for a Reason
We all probably know by now, due to Portland’s well-advertised slogan “stay weird,” that any punk band from the indie crochet and vegan stripclub Mecca isn’t going to just be straight up and down punk. In fact, in their debut album Frantic Hearts, experimento-punk group Summer Houses have more in common compositionally and sound-wise with …
Skrillex and Four Tet Join Tainy, Rauw Alejandro on Reggaeton Album Track, "VOLVER"
Skrillex and Four Tet are continuing on their collaborative tear, this time teaming up with Tainy on his new track, “VOLVER.” The Puerto Rican reggaeton star tells Rolling Stone that Skrillex remains one of his biggest artistic influences, and he’s consistently sought cues from the electronic music world when it comes to forging his own creative path. …
New Documentary Explores Andrew Bayer's Journey To Communicating His Personal Truths Through Music
Andrew Bayer documents his journey towards presenting his best self through music in his newly released documentary, No Silence. “I used to separate myself from my artist career, but as my career has progressed, I’ve tried to present myself more authentically and really encapsulate what it means to be myself in my music,” the prolific Anjunabeats …
Illicit Australian Rave Leads to Seizure of $400,000 Worth of Drugs
An illicit rave in southern Queensland ended with the seizure of over $400,000 worth of drugs by local authorities, ABC Southern Queensland reports. Titled “Weedy Wonka’s Winter Solstice,” the four-day event has been promoted by way of social media. Organizers reportedly attempted to elude authorities by advertising a decoy address while the real gathering took place …
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Nostalgix and EVAN GIIA Cut Through the Noise With Self-Affirming Single, "LIMIT"
Sometimes you have to push the boundaries to know where they truly lie. EVAN GIIA and Nostalgix are reaping the rewards of their bold, unapologetic approach with a new collaboration, “LIMIT.” The song combines the contrast of harmonizing choruses with snappy, spoken word verses in an offering that’s equal parts scrappy and self-affirming. “‘LIMIT’ is about owning your power …
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Beats and Burgers: DJ Snake Throws Wild Rave In McDonald's
Picture this: you walk into your local Mickey D’s expecting a quick Big Mac fix, only to find the place transformed into a full-blown rave with DJ Snake. Snake recently took over a McDonald’s restaurant on the Avenue des Champs-Élysées in Paris, hosting an in-store pop-up rave to celebrate his partnership with the iconic fast …
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Keanu Silva teams up with Dea Magna on ‘Tonight’ – Dancing Astronaut
by: Dancing Astronaut Jun 29, 2023 “Tonight,” the irresistible new track from Keanu Silva and Dea Magna, is an electrifying union between two up and coming talents. The duo effortlessly blend genres and vibes to deliver a shapeshifting cut that shifts gears and genres midway through. Magna’s vocals lead the charge, sinking their hooks in …
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Pioneer DJ's CDJ-3000 Now Supports Direct Streaming From Beatport
Pioneer DJ and Beatport have announced a partnership that will make DJs’ lives a little easier. The partnership will enable DJs to stream Beatport’s catalog directly from their CDJ-3000s through a new feature called StreamingDirectPlay. Once connected, they have access to Beatport’s catalog of more than 11 million tracks. DJs must be subscribed to Beatport’s Professional …
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Martial Simon reworks a classic on ‘Have a Good Time’ – Dancing Astronaut
by: Dancing Astronaut Jun 29, 2023 Martial Simon is poised to drop his much-anticipated rendition of Jermaine Stewart’s timeless hit, “We Don’t Have to Take Our Clothes Off,” in a brand-new track titled “Have A Good Time.” The single brims with high pop, summer vibes with a touch of 80’s nostalgia. What truly distinguishes Simon’s …
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