Insomniac launches Factory 93 Records – Dancing Astronaut

by: Mitchell Rose Mar 18, 2021 Insomniac is launching a new record label “dedicated to bringing you the best in techno, house, and underground sounds,” Factory 93 Records. Factory 93 has long been a sub-brand of Insomniac but has focused its efforts on live events, until now. Insomniac has not yet announced what Factory 93 …

Boys Noize shares two new singles, auctions off ‘Ride Or Die’ NFT [Watch] – Dancing Astronaut Boys Noize shares two new singles, auctions ‘Ride Or Die’ music video NFT [Watch]

by: Austria Masim Mar 18, 2021 Boys Noize has recruited Corbin for “IU” and Kelsey Lu and Chilly Gonzales for “Ride Or Die,” releasing the two new singles via his own Boysnoize Records. “IU” digs into hard, uptempo beats and jungle breaks while “Ride Or Die” hypnotically loops Lu’s emotive vocals. The accompanying music video …

Jimmy Edgar talks ‘CHEETAH BEND’ LP inspirations [Q&A] – Dancing Astronaut

by: Mitchell Rose Mar 18, 2021 Jimmy Edgar has been an unstoppable creative force for nearly two decades, consistently churning out creatively ambitious and innovative electronic productions. In February 2021, the veteran added to his legacy by releasing CHEETAH BEND, a remarkably innovative LP that tests the boundaries of modern electronic music. Complementing Edgar’s off …

Premiere: Tracy Young remixes MFSB’s legendary melody from ‘T.S.O.P. (The Sound of Philadelphia)’ – Dancing Astronaut

by: Chris Stack Mar 18, 2021 This year marks the 50th anniversary of Philadelphia International Records (PIR), the Philly soul imprint founded by production duo, Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff, along with long time collaborator Thom Bell. To celebrate fifty years, much of which has influenced the dance music space, PIR is premiering a stellar …

Save the date: Above & Beyond to celebrate Group Therapy 450 in London – Dancing Astronaut Save the date: Above & Beyond to celebrate Group Therapy 450 in London

by: Rachel Narozniak Mar 18, 2021 From August 14 – 15, Above & Beyond will commemorate the 450th episode of their long-running Group Therapy serial from their hometown—London. Hosted at The Drumsheds in Meridian Water, Group Therapy 450 programming will stretch across two days. The event notably marks the venerated trio’s first show with a …

Coachella reportedly rescheduling to April 2022 – Dancing Astronaut Coachella reportedly rescheduling to April 2022

by: Rachel Narozniak Mar 17, 2021 The next iteration of Coachella will be held in April of 2022, according to insight from “two industry sources with knowledge of the situation,” Variety reports. Notably, representatives for Goldenvoice (Coachella’s promoter) and AEG Presents (its parent company) either declined to respond or did not reply to Variety‘s requests …

Porter Robinson gives ‘Musician’ an anime touch in accompanying visual [Watch] – Dancing Astronaut Porter Robinson gives ‘Musician’ an anime touch in accompanying visual [Watch]

by: Josh Stewart Mar 17, 2021 Porter Robinson has released the majestically animated music video for “Musician,” the fifth and final single from his forthcoming album, Nurture. The video, directed by Waboku and Mah, tells the story of a boy following his passion for music, even at the risk of being a social outcast. Accompanied …

Tomorrowland 2021 reschedules, moves to end of August – Dancing Astronaut

by: Rachel Narozniak Mar 17, 2021 Speculation that Tomorrowland organizers would boot the festival’s 2021 iteration from its consecutive July 16 – 18 and July 23 – 25 weekends to the end of August didn’t have too much time to swirl. After a Tomorrowland spokesperson indicated to Gazet Van Antwerpen that rescheduling could be in …

Skrillex, TroyBoi, and Virtual Riot nab credits on Justin Bieber’s ‘Justice’ – Dancing Astronaut Skrillex, TroyBoi, and Virtual Riot nab credits on Justin Bieber’s ‘Justice’

by: Rachel Narozniak Mar 17, 2021 Skrillex, TroyBoi, and Virtual Riot, among others, have scored slots on the Justice guest list. Justin Bieber‘s sixth studio album, due March 19, will notably bear both Skrill’s and Virtual Riot’s touch on its opening number “2 Much.” Skrillex’s flourish extends to two other Justice tracklistings, “Somebody” and “Loved …

Ibiza could reopen for international tourism as early as May – Dancing Astronaut Ibiza could reopen for international tourism as early as May

by: Josh Stewart Mar 16, 2021 Ibiza could be open as a tourist destination as soon as May, according to Spain’s Minister of Tourism, Reyes Maroto. The news comes as White Island officials continue to weigh Ibiza’s options for a prospective return to normalcy amid the continued international rollout of COVID-19 vaccines. In a statement …