by: Austria Masim Apr 1, 2021 Ja Rule has sold an original one-of-one oil painting of the Fyre Festival logo for $122,000 via NFT. In an interview with TMZ, Ja Rule indicated that his sale of the artwork was a part of his process of moving on from the infamous Fyre Festival that he co-founded …
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Glastonbury Festival locks in Damon Albarn, Honey Dijon, and more for ‘Live At Worthy Farm’ livestream – Dancing Astronaut Glastonbury Festival locks in Damon Albarn, Honey Dijon, and more for ‘Live At Worthy Farm’ livestream
by: Farrell Sweeney Apr 1, 2021 Though Glastonbury Festival organizers announced the cancellation of the event’s 2021 edition in January, fans will still get some Glastonbury-guided action, thanks to a new ticketed livestream event, Live at Worthy Farm. The May 22 event promises performances from a wide variety of artists including Coldplay, Damon Albarn, Haim, …
Dancing Astronaut presents Supernovas 003: Jonathan Mendelsohn – Dancing Astronaut
by: Ross Goldenberg Mar 31, 2021 Supernovas is a recurring Dancing Astronaut feature dedicated to vocalists in the dance space who, with their own idiosyncratic vocal signatures and unique lyrical perspectives, have played pivotal roles in bringing electronic records to life. Each installment in the monthly series spotlights one vocalist. The serial continues with Supernovas 003: Jonathan Mendelsohn. Notoriety …
Lane 8 drops ‘Anjunadeep 12’ track ‘Is This Our Earth?’ – Dancing Astronaut
by: Mitchell Rose Mar 31, 2021 After premiering on disc two of Anjunadeep’s 12th compilation, Lane 8 now shares “Is This Our Earth?” as an official single. The track’s strength lies in Lane 8’s famous ability to build a robust and fully-fleshed out soundscape, grounded in deep atmospheric elements and highlighted by a hollow synth …
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Todd Terry dons House of Gypsies alias for ‘Deep Inside’ – Dancing Astronaut Todd Terry dons House of Gypsies alias for ‘Deep Inside’
by: Sami Weisband Mar 30, 2021 Todd Terry continues to tear up the proverbial dance floor with his seventh release of 2021, “Deep Inside.” Bounding in as Terry’s second track of March, following “I Was Dancing,” “Deep Inside” takes the form its title might suggest: a deep house heavy hitter. When the reigns rest firmly …
Honey & Badger issues an open invitation to Brussels with double-sided house EP, ‘Cimdix’ – Dancing Astronaut Honey & Badger issues an open invitation to Brussels with double-sided house EP, ‘Cimdix’
by: Ross Goldenberg Mar 30, 2021 Standing out in the crowded field of house music is a tall order, but this hasn’t been even a mild deterrent for Honey & Badger, whose name might be more familiar than ever of late due to his still-uncovered presence on DJ Snake and Malaa‘s sophomore Secret Room tracklist. Hailing straight …
Reflecting on ‘Harmonica Andromeda’ and more: 10 gems from KSHMR’s Reddit AMA – Dancing Astronaut Reflecting on ‘Harmonica Andromeda’: 10 gems from KSHMR’s Reddit AMA
by: Rachel Narozniak Mar 30, 2021 From hardly humble beginnings under The Cataracts banner to his debut album, Harmonica Andromeda, KSHMR specified no stage in his career as off-limits during a March 26 Reddit AMA. The question and answer session was open, real, raw. And, in a rare—if not unprecedented—approach, KSHMR even took the time …
New York house icon Carlos Sanchez has died – Dancing Astronaut
by: Cameron DeFaria Mar 29, 2021 New York house legend Carlos Sanchez has passed away. Sanchez was an instrumental force in the New York underground dance community for more than 40 years. Most recently, he worked as a part-time professor at Pace University where he taught a “World Music/The Underground” course, per Mixmag. Fellow New …
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Elements Music & Arts Festival adds GRiZ, TOKiMONSTA, and more to 73-artist 2021 lineup – Dancing Astronaut Elements Music & Arts Festival add GRiZ, TOKiMONSTA, and more to 73-artist lineup
by: Farrell Sweeney Mar 29, 2021 Elements Music & Arts Festival will convene 73 artists during Labor Day Weekend 2021 (Sep 3 – Sep 6) with what appears to be the most diverse and expansive lineup in festival history to date. Notably, Elements organizers rebooked most of the artists included on the event’s 2020 lineup …
North Coast Music Festival plots summer return to Chicago with Kaskade, REZZ, John Summit, and more – Dancing Astronaut North Coast Music Festival plots summer return to Chicago with Kaskade, REZZ, John Summit, and more
by: Ross Goldenberg Mar 28, 2021 After what felt like a decade of not seeing festival poster reveals, lineup season appears to be back in full swing, with Chicago’s North Coast Musical Festival plotting its return to the Windy City from September 3 – 5 this Labor Day Weekend. Migrating for the first time from …