Denver Arts and Venues is seeking the Colorado health department’s approval to allow Red Rocks Amphitheatre to reopen at a 2,500-person capacity in the spring, with the potential to expand in the summer, reports the Denver Post. Red Rocks personnel specifically hope to host approximately 80% of a standard crowd size at the outdoor venue by summer 2021’s conclusion, said Brian Kitts, Red Rocks’ director of communications.
In accordance with COVID-19 mandates, mask wearing and adherence to social distancing guidelines (six feet) would be enforced should the venue be cleared to return to live operation. The Denver Department of Public Health is said to have received the application to reinstate amphitheatre activity; however, it has not yet made it to the state, a spokeswoman for the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment told the Denver Post. Dancing Astronaut will provide updates on Red Rocks’ operational status as they become available.
Wolf Alice‘s Ellie Rowsell says she’s had to deal with “a lot of trolls” since sharing her story of an encounter with Marilyn Manson.
Earlier this month, Rowsell accused Manson of filming up her skirt without her consent when they met at a festival. The accusation came after Manson was accused of abuse, grooming and manipulation by actor and ex-partner Evan Rachel Wood and four other women this month (February 1).
Since Wood’s statement, more women have come forward with their stories about Manson, including actor Bianca Allaine, who said the FBI are involved with her case. Manson has denied the claims, saying that all of his “intimate relationships have always been entirely consensual with like-minded partners”.
Reflecting on the aftermath of sharing her statement about Manson, Rowsell told the Times that she’d faced “a lot of trolls” who said she’d made her story up “for attention” or insinuated that “it was my fault because I put myself in those situations”.
“So there are a lot of weirdos on my case, but the reason I said anything was because other people weren’t being believed and I felt there is power in collective stories,” Rowsell added. “People were rationalising his behaviour, saying [the women] were in a relationship with him – they chose that. And I’m well aware my story is not half as horrendous as others’, but I literally went to work …”
“I don’t think [Manson] knows the meaning of consent if he goes around upskirting young women.”
Marilyn Manson. Credit: Press.
Rowsell added that “people were angry at me for bringing this situation to Twitter instead of sorting it out there and then,” adding: “I agree it shouldn’t have to come to calling out someone’s behaviour online years later. Manson wasn’t reprimanded when I told his team and the festival organisers. It was shrugged off as something he did all the time.
“He didn’t offer an apology or let me confiscate the camera, and it couldn’t be brought to the police because it wasn’t a criminal offence at the time.”
The singer added that she believes “some would rather vilify a woman for taking her story public than listen to what she is saying.”
“You don’t want people to resent women for asking for change because there is a fear of [someone being] cancelled. So while calling stuff out might change behaviour in the future, you want people to learn what is wrong and not just because they fear cancellation. That’s why we need re-education and to diversify industries.”
Manson has been dropped by his record label Loma Vista and his longterm manager Tony Ciulla since Wood and the other women’s allegations were first made public. He has also been axed from his TV projects and will no longer appear in American Gods or the Creepshow anthology.
For help, advice or more information regarding sexual harassment, assault and rape in the UK, visit the Rape Crisis charity website. In the US, visit RAINN.
In a recent Twitter update, the legendary venue shares they are working closely with city and state health officials, and will be submitting variance requests for outdoor spaces by the end of this month. This could mean the return of live shows this Spring/Summer at limited capacity.
Spokesman Brian Kitts reveals to CBS Denver:
You know you’ll still be able to see a show and you’ll be in the venue, but it’s not going to feel that same way as it has in the past.
Meaning, fans will have to be spaced out and wearing masks — not the shoulder-to-shoulder general admission crowd Red Rocks has embraced in the past.
Red Rocks’ tone in the thread below is more optimistic:
…while it won’t be a completely ‘normal’ summer, our community is getting back to the business of fun. It’s up to all of us to help in the goal of opening our venues, so mask up!
Red Rocks says they’ll have more details and “exciting announcements” come April. Currently, Galantis and 3LAU are the first acts on the books for April 23rd. AlisonWonderland, ZedsDead, Rezz, Louisthe Child and more all have reserved dates in 2021.
In April, we’ll help highlight some exciting announcements about concert and entertainment schedules across the city, including the 80th anniversary of Red Rocks Amphitheatre.
We’re excited to see COVID numbers improve and are hopeful that, while it won’t be a completely “normal” summer, our community is getting back to the business of fun. It’s up to all of us to help in the goal of opening our venues, so mask up ?!
Future funk producer Yung Bae has teamed up with AWOLNATION for his newest single “Disco Body Parts.” Out via Sony Music’sArista Records, the lively track reflects the rising star’s colorful and vibrant persona.
Setting up an authentic disco ambience, the tune kicks off with an old vinyl filter. A thumping bassline, funky synths, and energetic claps make up the groovy house beat, while the unmistakable, stentorian vocals of AWOLNATION belt affectionate lyrics about falling in love, which happens to involve some “disco body parts.” The track is ecstatic and made for a dreamy disco dance-floor.
You can find “Disco Body Parts” on streaming platforms here and check out the track below.
“I’ve been listening to [AWOLNATION] since I was in high school, and to have him on a track is like a dream!” Yung Bae said in a statement. “He’s done some amazing disco influenced stuff back in the day.”
“I’d worked on this instrumental beforehand as a nod to the Nu-disco scene, and when we originally linked up, I sent him a massive folder of what I had been working on for the album and this one immediately stuck out,” he added. “From there the track came together super quick, I think we wrapped in a day. He was a blast to work with.”
After releasing his last album Bae 5 in 2019, the Yung Bae wasted no time hitting the road for a 20-city tour across the US. He also took to social media last year to tease an upcoming album, cryptically writing “album soon” and saying that the record may comprise a staggering 25 or 30 songs.
Future bass purveyor Fairlane has combined his expertise with pop singer-songwriter ROZES, and NBC’s Songland winner JT Roach for a new electro-pop excursion “Out Loud,” distributed via Monstercat. This trio’s union is nothing short of a producer’s ultimate fantasy given that these three respective powerhouses have already worked with some of the industry’s most-esteemed acts in their illustrious and youthful careers to date, such as The Chainsmokers, OneRepublic, and SLANDER.
Chiming in with relatable and heartfelt lyricism, enchanting vocal harmonies, and a general mastery of production, “Out Loud” encompasses the best parts of pop music combined with the mysticism of a blaring, synth-driven drop. This powerful marriage of some of the most sought-after songwriters in the game has provided fans with a timeless track for the ages.
Stream “Out Loud” below.
Featured image: Angela Smith
Tags: Fairlane, jt roach, Monstercat, out loud, rozes
Lana Del Rey has shared another teaser of her forthcoming single, ‘White Dress’.
In a new post on Instagram, the singer has shared a 20-second video of her rollerskating in the sun. In an extra video, she is talking about how she would love to collaborate with “somebody who actually knows how to make videos like John Waters or David Lynch”.
The clip follows similar images shared earlier this month of Del Rey in rollerskates, suggesting ‘White Dress’ will be her next single to arrive. The track has not been given a release date.
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‘White Dress’ is taken from Del Rey’s forthcoming album, ‘Chemtrails Over the Country Club’. The record’s title track and an accompanying music video were released in January. The lead single, ‘Let Me Love You Like A Woman’, arrived last October.
‘Chemtrails Over The Country Club’ has been delayed several times from its intended release date of September 2020, but will finally arrive on March 19.
Even though Del Rey has a record on the way, the singer recently revealed she has also recorded a cover album full of country songs.
“I went back and listened to ‘Ride’ and ‘Video Games’ and thought, you know they’re kind of country,” she told MOJO (via ContactMusic). “I mean, they’re definitely not pop.”
She continued: “Maybe the way ‘Video Games’ got remastered, they’re pop – but there’s something Americana about it for sure.
“So let’s see how these things come out – I’m not going to have pedal steel guitar on every single thing, but it is easy for me to write.”
Kaivon sets the stage for Insomniac‘s new label Lost In Dreams with a dynamic new production, “Whole Life” featuring Nevve.
Effectively fusing elements of future bass and melodic trap, Kaivon’s soul searching new single “Whole Life” breaks new, experimental ground. Ethereal musicality and heavy drums lift the production up as dance vocalist Nevve delivers a gripping performance — and our ears are begging for an instant playback.
Kaivon shares: “My new song ‘Whole Life’ tells the story of finding the highest version of yourself that you’ve been desperately searching for your whole life.”
With this inaugural release, Lost In Dreams takes an intentional step forward. The label dedicated to future bass, melodic dubstep and vocal-driven productions is on a mission to “create a home for every type of dance music fan out there.” So far, we’re loving what we hear.
Listen to “Whole Life” and catch this new wave of melodic energy.
Dillon Francis made his Audius debut this week, uploading his high-energy remix of Daft Punk‘s turn-of-the-century hit “Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger.”
The shocking news of Daft Punk’s retirement evidently inspired Francis to take immediate action by re-sharing his remix of one of the duo’s most iconic hits, which he dropped back in 2014. Francis’ rework slowly turns up the heat, first speeding up the cadence of the funk house original before finally showing his cards. A sudden turbulent flurry of risers gives way to hard-hitting 808s and intricately rearranged robotic vocal chops. Francis doesn’t hesitate to lean on the distortion, adding a tangible bite to the track.
The “Be Somebody” producer brought the remix to fans in a hurry with the help of blockchain-powered streaming startup Audius, telling fans he plans to utilize it to release more new music in the near future. The burgeoning platform has especially been a hit among dance music stars, some of whom were quick to offer Francis encouragement for making the leap, including 3LAU, one of Audius’ strategic advisors.
House music legend Danny Tenaglia will bring some good to the world for his 60th birthday in conjunction with Beatport and Gray Area. From March 6 – 7, a stellar array of artists curated by Tenaglia himself will take the decks to participate in a free, two-day livestream event aimed at drumming up viewer-submitted donations for UNICEF.
The heavy-hitting list of artists set to perform at Tenaglia’s birthday fundraiser include David Guetta, Carl Cox, Markus Schulz, Guy Gerber, Seth Troxler, and more than 15 additional acts. In an official release, Tenaglia stated that he could have thought of 100 more artists to invite to join his birthday lineup, but noted that he is especially close with those who figure on the UNICEF benefit’s roster of talent. “All of the DJ’s participating have influenced me in so many ways, and I am honored to consider each and every one of them dear friends,” Tenaglia expressed.
The livestream will be hosted on a variety of platforms including Gray Area’s Twitch, YouTube, and Facebook channels. Register for the event here. Those who register to attend will be entered into a raffle to win prizes such as signed albums, T-shirts, and more.
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Tags: carl cox, Danny Tenaglia, David Guetta, facebook, Guy Gerber, Markus Schulz, Seth Troxler, Twitch, youtube
Robin Schulz delivers the feel-good energy we need in 2021 with his fourth album (and first since 2017), properly titled IIII.
A solid selection of previously released tracks appear on the album — “In Your Eyes” featuring Alida, “Speechless” featuring ErikaSirola, “All We Got” featuring Kiddo, “Alane” with Wes, “All This Love” featuring Harlœ, and “Rather Be Alone” with Nick Martin and Sam Martin. While much of the largely vocal-driven album is familiar, there’s still plenty to explore with 15 productions spanning nearly an hour.
If vibrant, uplifting house is your jam — Schulz has what you need, though he does veer off in other creative directions. Playing through the rest of the album, the producer experiments with various sounds and styles as IIII cuts range from sultry club bangers to full-on pop anthems.
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