Excision Announces Artists on Upcoming Subsidia Melodic Showcase, “Dawn Vol. 2”

Excision left no neck unbroken in 2020 with the debut of his own record label, Subsidia. Split into three volumes, Dusk, Night, and Dawn, the 118-track debut of the label rocked the bass music world to the core and made Subsida an easy choice for EDM.com‘s Record Label of the Year. Since then, they’ve released a …

Lewis Capaldi and The Weeknd among best-selling artists of 2020 in the UK as music sales soar

Lewis Capaldi and The Weeknd have been named among the best-selling artists of 2020 in the UK. New data published by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) today (January 4) sheds light on what the UK listened to and bought in 2020, with the findings also revealing that recorded music consumption in the UK rose by …

Artists across music industry react to MF DOOM’s death – Dancing Astronaut

by: Mitchell Rose Jan 3, 2021 On December 31, 2020, the family of legendary rapper MF DOOM informed the public that Daniel Dumile had passed away two months prior on October 31. Frequently referred to as “your favorite rapper’s favorite rapper,” Dumile’s boundless creativity and talent had a transcendent impact not only on hip-hop, but …

TikTok claims more than 70 artists secured major label deals as a result of going viral in 2020 – Dancing Astronaut

by: Austria Masim Dec 31, 2020 In 2020, TikTok became the latest go-to destination for music discovery, taking on an instrumental role in sparking viral hits for artists of all genres. The social media platform released its “Year In Music” report earlier in December, announcing that, in the past year alone, over 70 artists that gained popular …

Dance Music Artists Soundtrack Stories from Award-Winning Journalist’s Book, “The Outlaw Ocean”

Multi-decade journalist Ian Urbina has launched a music project to soundtrack his investigations throughout international waters, what he calls the world’s “last untamed frontier.” According to Urbina, there are 56 million people who work offshore. However, their work is rooted in a harsh environment that most are unfamiliar with. The Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, who has written …

Iconic Singer Alanis Morissette Releases New Remix Album Featuring Trans-Inclusive Female Artists

World famous musician Alanis Morissette made headlines back in July with the release of her first album in eight years and her ninth in total, Such Pretty Forks in the Road. She is now once again garnering attention with its follow-up remix EP, Such Pretty Forks in the Mix—released December 11th—which spotlights a lineup of trans-inclusive …

Subtronics Releases Boot Camp Compilation Featuring Brand New Songs and More Than 20 Artists

Yesterday, Subtronics and more than 20 of the most visionary and otherworldly new artists in bass music have come together to share Boot Camp. As the first compilation released by Subtronics’ own independent label, Cyclops Recordings, these songs represent a full spectrum of fresh, forward-thinking sounds, furthering the collective mission to “spread positive energy and unconditional …

Your EDM’s Top 40 Artists To Watch for 2021

Without a doubt, this has been one of the hardest years for musicians in a long, long time. Perhaps ever. COVID-19 absolutely decimated the live event space and many artists who were coming up and booked major shows, opening slots, or festival appearances were left without a plan. Still, in this day and age, without …

EDM Artists Share Reactions to Cyberpunk 2077

Video game developer CD Projekt finally released the wolves earlier this week when the company unveiled Cyberpunk 2077. After toiling through years of production and experiencing many delays, the hotly anticipated and polarizing game has sunk its teeth into the gaming community and hasn’t let go. One of the most ballyhooed video games in recent memory, Cyberpunk …

England Exempts Performing Artists & Musicians from 2-Week Quarantine

Performing artists and musicians entering England may be exempt from coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine regulations moving forward. New rules from the Department for Transport state that DJs and other artists traveling for business-related ventures, even from high-risk areas, will not need to self-isolate for the previously mandatory two-week period. Performers certified by the Arts Council England will …