Luke Alexander gives Aaliyah’s ‘Try Again’ a contemporary club rinse – Dancing Astronaut Luke Alexander gives Aaliyah’s ‘Try Again’ a contemporary club rinse

by: Rachel Narozniak Feb 19, 2021 At the top of 2000’s throwback playlists is Aaliyah‘s “Try Again.” A time-honored classic that has aged well, to say the least, the original graced the tracklist of the late artist’s Romeo Must Die LP. Now, it’s serving as the sonic muse for a contemporary dance-pop cover that comes …

DMVU – My Foolish Heart – Dancing Astronaut

by: Dancing Astronaut Feb 19, 2021 The vibes are alive and well in Denver. The CO’s own DMVU takes another trip on Dome of Doom records for the debut of yet another tripped out masterpiece, Praise Be Delusion or, The Ripple. A 15-track stroll through a sonic wonderland of deftly produced and seductively imagined electronica. …

Moodshift’s ascent continues with wistful ‘Touch’ video – Dancing Astronaut

by: Mitchell Rose Feb 19, 2021 Powered by a steady string of mixes and studio releases, Moodshift‘s 2020 rise was unrelenting. After a couple of remixes this year courtesy of Tobtok and MistaJam, the trio is keeping their momentum going with their newest single “Touch.” With vocals trending towards pop and bombastic elements shifting the …

Opposites attract in CRAY’s ‘Roses R Red’ visual [Watch] – Dancing Astronaut CRAY – Roses R Red

by: Sami Weisband Feb 18, 2021 Perfectly suited for the post-Valentine’s season comes CRAY‘s “Roses R Red” and an ultra eerie music video, in typical CRAY fashion. Hinging the song on feelings of opposition to being in love, CRAY’s latest pairs an upbeat tone with lyricism that cuts deep. The video similarly pronounces the juxtaposition, …

SG Lewis’ debut LP asserts his status as one of the sharpest talents of modern ‘times’ [Album Review] – Dancing Astronaut

by: Rachel Narozniak Feb 19, 2021 “I never saw myself being on a stage or performing,” a 24-year-old SG Lewis stated in a 2018 interview, reflecting on his enrollment in the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA) for sound engineering. “I was a bit introverted back then, so the idea of being behind the scenes …

Dancing Astronaut is hiring staff writers

by: Dancing Astronaut Staff Feb 18, 2021 Got what it takes to write for the freshest dance music publication in the galaxy? Well, good news—Dancing Astronaut is hiring. As 2021 ramps up, we’re looking to add new staff writers to our editorial team. Want to become an astronaut? Review our qualifications below to see if you’re …

Las Vegas pool clubs greenlit to reopen in March – Dancing Astronaut Las Vegas pool clubs greenlit to reopen in March

by: Rachel Narozniak Feb 18, 2021 Las Vegas pool parties, the hosts of resident electronic DJs such as Zedd, Calvin Harris, and The Chainsmokers, among others, are primed to return in March, thanks to a Nevada order that will newly permit venues to operate at 35 percent capacity (100 people). The pool club reopenings are …

MK stars in extended Jaguar F-PACE ad – Dancing Astronaut

by: Mitchell Rose Feb 18, 2021 In January, MK launched his partnership with Jaguar with his new single “Lies” featuring Raphaella. Jaguar began its global campaign with a 30-second TV ad, and now they’ve doubled down with an extended “F-PACE Film.” The new ad gives MK space to briefly speak on his relationship with tech, …

Deathpact advances roll-out of ‘ID’ remixes with Claude VonStroke, CloZee, and moreDeathpact advances roll out of ‘ID’ remixes with Claude VonStroke, CloZee, and more – Dancing Astronaut

by: Sami Weisband Feb 18, 2021 Joining his latest “ID” remix from REAPER, the equally mysterious Deathpact, has offered fans with three additional reworks from the likes of Claude VonStroke, CloZee, and Code Orange. In usual Deathpact fashion, the bass house vixen has done things a little differently, opting to release the original only after …

Pick your ‘Poison’: SNBRN, BIJOU, and CeCe Rogers convene on Ultra Records release – Dancing Astronaut Pick your ‘Poison’: SNBRN, Bijou, and CeCe Rogers convene on Ultra Records release

by: Austria Masim Feb 17, 2021 The collision of SNBRN, BIJOU, and CeCe Rogers‘ cosmic grooves has yielded a bouncy Ultra Records release, “Poison.” Marking both SNBRN and BIJOU’s first single of 2021, “Poison” employs energetic basslines, emphatic chords, and funky melodies over Rogers’ soulful vocals, cataloging a blazing hot house track. Notably, “Poison” is …