Things have been too normal for the past five years, haven’t they? On the longest day of the year, Aphex Twin has ushered in the summer solstice with his first official release in half a decade. His new single, “Blackbox Life Recorder 21f,” sees the most mysterious figure in electronic music take fans on a …
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Elae Weekes and Michael Fiya drop hip hop, pop, dance hybrid with a powerful message – Dancing Astronaut
by: Dancing Astronaut Jun 21, 2023 Emanating positivity, “Sometimes” is a collaborative creation from Boston-based Elae Weekes and New York’s Michael Fiya. The house-inspired pop beat is a testament to the deft production skills of the man behind the mixer — London’s Jaylotus.gtk. Drawing inspiration from the pulsating soundscapes of the 90s, “Sometimes” seamlessly merges …
Your EDM Premiere: Exept are Back and they Didn’t Miss a Beat With New Crossover Jam
Okay so it’s not entirely accurate to say the Rome based duo known as Exept are just returning with their first full-length album Black Soul, due out this Friday, June 26 on Delta9 Recordings. On top of the album teaser tracks “Icebreaker” and “Nightbreath” that D9 released in the last month, Exept have also featured …
Janika, N2N, and LEFTI deliver infectious grooves on ‘411’ – Dancing Astronaut
by: Dancing Astronaut Jun 21, 2023 “411” stands out as an infectious and rhythmic collaboration between Janika, N2N, and LEFTI. Each artist brings their unique production flair to the table, resulting in a track that is not just dance floor-ready but one that also captures essence of their each producer’s styles within a single output. …
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SadBois Team Up with PatFromLastYear & Micah Martin for Rocktronic ‘Worst Day Ever’
After an incredible end to 2022 releasing their ultimate pop punk EDM crossover “Something New” with 408, Long Island based EDM band, SadBois, have truly carved out their niche in electronic music and continue their explosive streak. They began 2023 with an official remix of “Hate Me” by Two Friends and Billy Lockett, released on …
The Dazzling UNTOLD Festival Is Landing In Dubai In 2024
It’s official: UNTOLD Festival is landing in the Middle East next year. It’s a big moment for the organizers of UNTOLD, the organizers of which are currently gearing up for the festival’s return to the Romanian city of Cluj-Napoca in celebration of its 5th anniversary. The awe-inspiring dance music festival is world-renowned, and its expansion to Dubai is …
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Lane 8 welcomes the newest season with 48 tracks, 12 IDs on his ‘Summer 2023 Mixtape’ – Dancing Astronaut
by: Dancing Astronaut Staff Jun 21, 2023 It’s a rare occasion but Lane 8 has decided the onset of the year’s newest season can officially align with the calendar. With a pair of This Never Happened Summer Gatherings now in the rearview—at both Forest Hills and The Great Northern in San Francisco—as well as his …
Blizzyboy LJ: From Hard Knocks to Hip Hop Sensation
Blizzyboy LJ, born Raj Lamonte John Weaver-Bey, epitomizes the underdog narrative. This Hartford, Connecticut native’s journey from the hard streets to the heart of the music industry provides a powerful testament to resilience, determination, and sheer tenacity. In his youth, Blizzyboy LJ faced a series of significant personal challenges, including expulsion from high school …
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Splash House Festival Celebrates 10 Years in Palm Springs With 2023 Season Opener
For the first time in 2023, the resort desert city of Palm Springs welcomed thousands of revelers to partake in what has become the highlight of the summer, Splash House. Celebrating a decade of merrymaking, the pool party-festival hybrid once again delivered on its mission of showcasing a weekend filled with house music across four …
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DubVision bring techno to STMPD RCRDS with ‘Fine Day’ – Dancing Astronaut
by: Ross Goldenberg Jun 21, 2023 It’s a new era of DubVision. In the days leading up to their debut at The Brooklyn Mirage—on back-to-back evenings immediately following the STMPD RCRDS boss—Victor and Stephan Leicher confirmed that a slew of IDs would be presented for the first time to a Williamsburg audience. One of those tracks—which they’d …
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