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Dillon Francis and Drove Share Preview of Dreamy New STMPD RCRDS Track, “Places”

If there was anyone to kick off the new year with a bang, it’s Dillon Francis. However, contrary to what you might expect from the producer of electrifying bangers like “Shut It Down” and “Another Dimension,” he is going a different route.

Instead of kicking the door down and stampeding into 2021 with a signature moombah festival smash, Francis is releasing a dreamy single called “Places” alongside Drove. The track, which is set to drop this Friday, January 8th via Martin Garrix‘s STMPD RCRDS banner, has a bubbly feel akin to the deep house sound Francis has championed as of late. That sound can be heard in his November 2020 remix of Dixie D’Amelio‘s “Be Happy” as well as his own VIP edit of his recent collaboration with Evie Irie, “Be Somebody.”

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AXEN x Wraith – Terror

Australian producers AXEN and Wraith join forces on their metal & bass infused collaboration entitled “Terror,” which has already seen live support from artists like Excision, Adventure Club, Herobust and Figure. Out now on of Excision’s Subsidia Records’ new compilation album Subsidia Night: Vol. 2, this one is a hard hitting jam to start your year off with. Tune into

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Watch Burna Boy perform ‘Way Too Big’ on ‘Late Night With Seth Meyers’

Burna Boy has appeared on the latest episode of Late Night With Seth Meyers, performing ‘Way Too Big’ from his 2020 album, ‘Twice As Tall’.

Appearing on last night’s episode (January 4), Burna Boy donned an all-white outfit and was elevated on a makeshift podium.

Backed by a live band, the Nigerian rapper oozed confidence as he relayed the song’s themes of his run-in with success in the music industry, singing “I’m way too big/Way too big to be fucking with you, to be fucking with you/Because I’m way too smart/Way too smart to be falling in your trap”.

Watch Burna Boy’s performance below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C883ERGyd3w

Burna Boy surprise-released ‘Twice As Tall’ in August, a few days after announcing its release date and tracklist.

A self-produced effort, the album featured guest collaborations with the likes of Coldplay‘s Chris Martin, Stormzy, Youssou N’Dour and more.

As well as ‘Way Too Big’, the album featured lead single ‘Wonderful’ along with 13 other tracks.

In October 2020, Burna Boy released ’20:10:20′, a tribute to protesters in his native Nigeria who were killed in the Lagos massacre at the city’s Lekki Toll Gate.

In the song, Burna Boy condemned the police brutality perpetrated by the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).

Providing a statement at the time of the song’s release, Burna Boy said, “The proceeds of this song will be used to support families of victims and people suffering affliction as a result of the Lekki shootings.

“Rest in peace to all the beautiful lives lost.”

At the 2020 MOBO Awards last month, Burna Boy clinched the award for Best International Act.

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What So Not Releasing First Track In 15 Months, Remix Of “Ju$t” by Run The Jewels

Back in October, What So Not emerged from an 8-month hiatus to tease new material, his remix of “Ju$t” by Run The Jewels.

Now, the track is complete and it’s coming out this Friday! Obviously this will be What So Not’s first material of 2021, but it’s also his first release since 2019’s “20:25” with Flux Pavilion. Best of all, the remix sounds absolutely fantastic, meshing Run The Jewels’ uncompromising intensity and WSN’s penchant for beautiful melodies and builds.

Check back Friday to hear the full thing!

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— WHAT SO NOT (@WhatSoNot) January 4, 2021

Photo via Adam Kargenian for Insomniac Events

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2021 Grammy Awards Ceremony Postponed Due to COVID-19 Concerns

The 2021 Grammy Awards have been postponed due to COVID-19 concerns, according to a report by Rolling Stone.

The Los Angeles Times reports that the Recording Academy has pushed the Grammys to March 21st, 2021. Considering the impact of the virus prior to the announcement, organizers were already planning a restricted and socially distanced show, devoid of an audience and only open to presenters and performers. However, as the state of California struggles to mitigate the spread of the virus, organizers of the Grammys have decided to pull the plug on the event, which was originally slated to take place on January 31st.

“The deteriorating COVID situation in Los Angeles, where hospital services have been overwhelmed [and] ICUs have reached capacity, and new guidance from state and local governments have all led us to conclude that postponing our show was the right thing to do,” said Harvey Mason Jr., the Recording Academy’s interim CEO, in a statement. “Nothing is more important than the health and safety of those in our music community and the hundreds of people who work tirelessly on producing the show.”

The Los Angeles Times notes that LA County has averaged 184 deaths each day over the last week, and capacity across Southern California intensive care units is currently 0%. In a particularly harrowing report, The Washington Post said that hospitals have been so overwhelmed that ambulance crews are being instructed to administer oxygen only for their most dire patients because they are running out. Moreover, a new memo distributed yesterday by the county’s Emergency Medical Services Agency directs paramedics not to transport patients under cardiac arrest if they are unable to achieve spontaneous circulation.

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2021 Grammys postponed due to COVID-19 concerns – Dancing Astronaut

by: Ross Goldenberg

Jan 5, 2021

With a little more than three weeks’ notice, the Grammy Awards have made a last-minute decision to postpone their 2021 show scheduled for January 31, with sources citing concerns over the unrelenting COVID-19 spread around the United States, specifically the Los Angeles area, as the reasoning.

While the award show’s organizers have not officially disclosed the news as well as a new confirmed date, sources claim that the Grammys are currently looking towards a rescheduled night in March. The Grammys had originally detailed a ground plan with no live audience, as well as only allowing presenters or performers in person at the STAPLES Center, although it’s unclear at the time of writing if that will remain intact.

Madeon, Baauer, Disclosure, Diplo and SIDEPIECE, KAYTRANADA, and more will now have to hold on a little while longer to find out whether or not their nominations in the Dance/Electronic field will turn into certified winners.

Via: Rolling Stone

Tags: awards, covid-19, grammys, postponed

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“It’s old energy to me”

SZA has reflected in a new interview about not winning a Grammy in 2018, calling it “old energy”.

The singer was perceived by many to have been snubbed by the Recording Academy when she lost the Best New Artist category to Alessia Cara.

Speaking to Cosmopolitan, SZA said she had “never had dreams of being nominated for a Grammy” when she was growing up. “I thought I was going to be a gymnast and a fucking business accountant somewhere. Or working at Nike corporate or some shit in Portland. Who knows, but something that involved a power suit. So it’s not a heavy burden.

“Once you’ve been nominated and lost, you’re very much free because you’re not concerned. I passed that threshold years ago – it’s an old energy to me. Why would I be mad?”

SZA CREDIT: Getty Images

Cara’s win at the Grammys 2018 was heavily criticised, with some questioning her validity as a “new artist” when her debut album ‘Know-It-All’ was released in 2015.

Meanwhile, on Christmas Day 2020 SZA shared a new song called ‘Good Days’. The track features backing vocals from Grammy nominated London musician Jacob Collier and is the b-side to ‘Hit Different’, which was released earlier last year.

In July, the musician shared her mum’s reaction to the new music she’d been working on. “Such rich variations in texture, tone and tempos,” SZA’s mum told her daughter via text message.

“And I was surprised and touched by the sweet homage to your granny. Love it and love you and thank you so much for stepping out of what’s comfortable to share it with me. I feel so special.”

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Tomorrowland NYE Theme Song Was Fleetwood Mac’s “Dreams”

If there were a theme song for Tomorrowland’s NYE celebration, it was definitely Fleetwood Mac‘s “Dreams.”

The most-played out track of the digital festival has experienced a resurgence due to David Guetta and Morten‘s dance floor revival of the classic track. It’s actually a cover with rising star Lanie Gardner with much homage to the original.

Guetta rinsed the track out twice during Tomorrowland’s NYE live stream, as himself and his techno side project, Jack Back. In addition, Diplo mashed up “Dreams” with the recent re-release of OFFAIAH‘s “Private Show.”

The night saw performances from more than 25 renowned artists on 4 mesmerizing digital stages, including Armin van Buuren, Charlotte de Witte, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Major Lazer, Martin Garrix, Boys Noize, Tchami, and more.

Get your on-demand pass and relive the digital festival here.

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Happy 40th Birthday, deadmau5: Celebrate With 5 of His Most Iconic Tracks

deadmau5 needs no introduction, so let’s just get right to it. To celebrate his 40th birthday today, relive the magic of five of his most iconic tracks below.

“STROBE”

“Strobe” is one of those songs that—when played—brings time to a standstill. When deadmau5 drops it at his shows, everyone stops what they’re doing, closes their eyes, and enjoys the moment. A generational anthem, “Strobe” influenced electronic music as we know it and remains crystallized in EDM lore as one of its most storied tracks.

“GHOSTS ‘N’ STUFF”

What would this list be without “Ghosts ‘n’ Stuff,” one of the biggest and most inescapable hits deadmau5 has ever produced? The second those organs hit, you know what’s about to go down. From the booming, industrial kicks to Rob Swire‘s stentorian vocal performance, every sonic element of the track is iconic.

“RAISE YOUR WEAPON”

A masterclass in electronic music production, “Raise Your Weapon” is one of EDM’s true crown jewels. It is versatility at its finest. Greta Svabo Bech‘s languid vocals serenade deadmau5’s signature melancholic chords before the arrangement cranes into a deep house rhythm. And deadmau5 fans know what happens next—a mind-melting dubstep drop that influenced the genre forever.

“I REMEMBER”

deadmau5’s 2008 collaboration with Kaskade has stood the test of time as one of the most memorable in his discography. Led by Haley Gibby‘s spellbinding vocals, which have a numbing effect on the brain, the track’s deep, hypnotic sound design served as a welcome respite among the pounding music of the late 2000s rave scene.

“MATHS”

deadmau5’s catalog is a grab bag of anthems and there are many other songs to include here, such as “Faxing Berlin” or “Snowcone.” But “Maths” is a vastly underrated and ageless track. A banger of galactic proportions and a staple in his DJ sets to this day, the electro house banger plunges listeners to the center of a frenzied game of Tetris.

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Pom Poko announce talk show to launch new album ‘Cheater’

Pom Poko have announced a special talk show to launch their upcoming new album ‘Cheater’.

The event will be held in place of the Norwegian band being able to tour in support of the release, which will arrive on January 15 via Bella Union.

The talk show will take place on January 13 and is described in a press release as “where Conan O’Brien/Letterman/Oprah meets The Muppet Show”.

Pom Poko will feature as the guests on the talk show and will give “unique live performances” of some of ‘Cheater’’s tracks. The stream will last for around 30 minutes and will cost $2 (£1.47) to access. It will also be available to watch for two weeks after the original broadcast.

Ticket buyers will also be given a link to the exclusive pre-sale for the band’s European tour, which is scheduled for late 2021 and will be announced next week. You can find more information and buy tickets here.

‘Cheater’ was originally due for release in November, but was postponed due to unexpected delays caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

The record follows the group’s 2019 debut album ‘Birthday’, which NME described as “gloriously unhinged”.

“It’s a triumph of joy and instinct over good taste and common sense,” said the review. “You’ll love it, or you’ll hate it, you’ll have no idea what’s going on, but revel in the fact that a debut like this is allowed to exist.”

So far, the band have shared three songs from ‘Cheater’ in ‘Andrew’, ‘My Candidacy’ and ‘Like A Lady’.

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