Stream Snyder’s debut album ‘In the Dark’ – Dancing Astronaut

by: Austria Masim Mar 2, 2021 After two years in the making, Snyder‘s dance-pop-infused debut album In the Dark has hit streaming platforms. The self-released LP traverses 10 diverse tracks that feature the likes of 24hrs, 51b, Dre of the East, Danielle Goz, Mike Eakins, and Northside Rocky. In rare fashion, the Chicago-born producer has …

Blanke surprises with silky smooth drum ‘n’ bass number, ‘Mystery’ – Dancing Astronaut

by: Rugby Scruggs Mar 2, 2021 Blanke is a man of many talents. From skull-cracking dubstep hits such as “Control” to breathtaking melodic hits like “Flatline,” the electronic music and plant aficionado has positioned himself at all ends of the dance spectrum. Now, returning to drum ‘n’ bass for the first time since “Alchemy,” Blanke …

Dillon Francis’ ‘Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger’ remix hits Audius – Dancing Astronaut Dillon Francis’ ‘Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger’ remix hits Audius

by: Austria Masim Mar 1, 2021 Dillon Francis‘ remix of Daft Punk‘s “Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger” is newly available on the blockchain-based alternative streaming platform Audius. The six-year-old remix trails the news of the dance icons’ split, announced February 22. In the midst of the breakup, a multitude of artists have articulated the impact that …

US recorded music revenue grew 9.2% in 2020, eclipses $12 billion – Dancing Astronaut

by: Mitchell Rose Mar 1, 2021 According to the Recording Industry Association of America’s (RIAA) year-end report, United States recorded music revenues grew 9.2% in 2020 to $12.2 billion. The largest driver of the growth was streaming services, which accounted for 83% of reported revenues. Physical music sales were the next largest income source providing …

deadmau5 plants a flag in house territory with hau5trap label venture – Dancing Astronaut deadmau5 plants a flag in house territory with hau5trap label venture

by: Rachel Narozniak Mar 1, 2021 You know mau5trap; now, meet hau5trap. After launching mau5trap in 2007, deadmau5 is setting his sights on a new label venture aimed at house music—hau5trap. Billed as “the new premier collective for the who’s who of who’s next in all things house,” hau5trap will position fresh blood alongside seasoned …

Zeds Dead celebrate five years of Deadbeats with launch of new label, Altered States – Dancing Astronaut Zeds Dead celebrate five years of Deadbeats with launch of new label, Altered States

by: Rachel Narozniak Mar 1, 2021 As Zeds Dead‘s Deadbeats celebrates five years, Dylan Mamid and Zachary Rapp-Rovan are looking ahead to another impactful date: March 5. On the first “New Music Friday” of March, Zeds Dead will formalize Altered States, a new label built on electronic, chill, and downtempo sounds. The inaugural Altered States …

Good Morning Mix: Vintage Culture delivers a brimming BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix – Dancing Astronaut Good Morning Mix: Vintage Culture delivers a brimming BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix

by: Austria Masim Mar 1, 2021 Vintage Culture, also known as Lukas Ruiz, is an artist who lives and breathes the culture of dance music. Of late, the Brazilian artist has more than adequately demonstrated that passion by diving into his immersive catalog of originals and remixes for a BBC Radio 1-hosted Essential Mix. In …

Dancing Astronaut presents Supernovas 002: RUNN – Dancing Astronaut Dancing Astronaut presents Supernovas 002: RUNN

by: Rachel Narozniak Feb 28, 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 …

Bleu Clair rejoins Monstercat to set ‘The Tempo’ with high-octane tech house original – Dancing Astronaut Bleu Clair rejoins Monstercat to set ‘The Tempo’ with high-octane tech house original

by: Ross Goldenberg Feb 27, 2021 In case it wasn’t made explicitly clear in Dancing Astronaut’s Artists to Watch in 2021 commentary, it’s being repeated it again: Bleu Clair is arguably the brightest name in house music right now. Only two months into 2021, Bleu Clair has already doubled down on our reasoning, once on …

Colorado health department authorization sought for Red Rocks reopening – Dancing Astronaut Colorado health department authorization sought for Red Rocks reopening

by: Rachel Narozniak Feb 27, 2021 Denver Arts and Venues is seeking the Colorado health department’s approval to allow Red Rocks Amphitheatre to reopen at a 2,500-person capacity in the spring, with the potential to expand in the summer, reports the Denver Post. Red Rocks personnel specifically hope to host approximately 80% of a standard …