Black Coffee guests on NPR’s ‘Tiny Desk (Home)’ [Watch] – Dancing Astronaut

by: Rachel Narozniak Mar 16, 2021 Over recent months, NPR‘s coronavirus-adapted Tiny Desk (Home) series has continued the Tiny Desk live programming tradition initially etched into place in 2008. The show must go on, after all, to keep the viewers at home safely entertained, and NPR has risen to the extended occasion with Tiny Desk …

Lane 8 enrolls the year’s sophomore quarter on his ‘Spring 2021 Mixtape’ [Stream] – Dancing Astronaut Lane 8 enrolls the year’s sophomore quarter on his ‘Spring 2021 Mixtape’ [Stream]

by: Ross Goldenberg Mar 16, 2021 The man-made calendar isn’t commissioned with starting each of the four seasons—Lane 8 is, and Dancing Astronaut‘s 2020 Artist of the Year is locking in his first mixtape of 2021 and initiating the temperature’s skyward trend just four days ahead of its true cyclical onset. In tandem with Lane 8’s …

Dion Timmer enlists Lucii for ‘All My Thoughts’ ahead of ‘Arcane’ EP – Dancing Astronaut

by: Farrell Sweeney Mar 16, 2021 Ahead of his full Arcane EP release on March 17, Dion Timmer has shared a new single from the forthcoming project titled “All My Thoughts,” and simultaneously enlisted one of Dancing Astronaut‘s Artist to Watch, Lucii for the occasion. “All My Thoughts” finds a way to blend an emotional …

ZHU’s new album is finished – Dancing Astronaut ZHU’s new album is finished

by: Rachel Narozniak Mar 15, 2021 Just two days into 2021, ZHU sent out a smoke signal on socials—he was working on a new album. Now, just a little over two months after this initial tip, ZHU’s anonymous project is complete. Distinguished on Dancing Astronaut‘s roster of 17 of the most-anticipated albums of 2021, the …

HI-LO assembles eclectic cast of ‘Athena’ remixers [Stream] – Dancing Astronaut HI-LO assembles eclectic cast of ‘Athena’ remixers [Stream]

by: Rachel Narozniak Mar 15, 2021 On the first Monday of the new year, 2021 met HI-LO a la “Athena.” A crisp, crepuscular flex of Oliver Heldens‘ underground capacities, “Athena” pervaded platforms with a dark finesse. A little over two months have lapsed since the single made its commanding first appearance, and in this time it’s …

The Space Station Week 3: The Hood Internet Returns – Dancing Astronaut

by: Andrew Spada Mar 15, 2021 This week on The Space Station, we’re kicking things off with a classic blog format long forgotten — the mash up. Notably, the return of The Hood Internet — now with less DMCA takedowns. Dillon Francis continues his unofficial remix tear with a dub up of Dua Lipa’s “We’re …

KAYTRANADA wins big at 2021 Grammy Awards [Updated Live] – Dancing Astronaut KAYTRANADA wins big at 2021 Grammy Awards [Updated Live]

by: Rachel Narozniak Mar 14, 2021 There is perhaps no better reflection of the character of a given year in music than the Grammy Awards. Poised to chart its 63rd annual ceremony this evening at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, “the biggest night in music” will bear witness to performances from some of the largest acts …

Armin van Buuren supplies vintage trance mix of ‘Leave A Little Love’ – Dancing Astronaut Armin van Buuren supplies vintage trance mix of ‘Leave A Little Love’

by: Ross Goldenberg Mar 14, 2021 Alesso and Armin van Buuren stunned just about everyone with the revelation of “Leave A Little Love” during February’s final days, but they aren’t walking away from it entirely. To satiate pleas from those searching for a more energetic reading of the single, the two dance music Goliaths have …

Dillon Francis enters the remix ring to take on Dua Lipa’s ‘We’re Good’ – Dancing Astronaut Dillon Francis enters the remix ring to take on Dua Lipa’s ‘We’re Good’

by: Josh Hymo Mar 13, 2021 Another day, another ride on the remix train for Dillon Francis, who’s remained particularly hot on the edits end since the mid-pandemic’s “Bored In The House” moment. On the heels of that viral instance, he was recruited by TikTok-star-turned-pop-star Dixie D’Amelio for a jubilant rework of “Be Happy,” and …

Claude VonStroke bolsters release of first-ever sample pack with production contest – Dancing Astronaut Claude VonStroke bolsters release of first-ever sample pack with production contest

by: Rugby Scruggs Mar 13, 2021 House music producers have been sent a gift from the groove gods. Dirtybird Records label head Claude VonStroke has released his very first sample pack, Claude’s Construction Vol. 1. Overflowing with the eclectic and quirky noises that VonStroke’s fans have come to know and love, this sample pack gives …