Four Tet and Madlib drop next cut from joint ‘Sound Ancestors’ LP, listen to ‘Hopprock’ – Dancing Astronaut

by: David Klemow Jan 7, 2021 Madlib and Four Tet‘s joint project, Sound Ancestors might be one of the most anticipated records of the year. The union of one of rap’s most venerated, enigmatic forces matched with one of dance music’s most intriguing experimentalists and esteemed beatsmiths should prove to be one of the most …

Alice Glass prepares debut solo album with lead single, ‘Suffer and Swallow’ [Watch] – Dancing Astronaut

by: Austria Masim Jan 7, 2021 Alice Glass has shared the first single, “Suffer and Swallow,” from her forthcoming debut solo album due later this year. The new track arrives with a stop-motion animated video directed by Lucas David and features the former Crystal Castles front-woman as a villainous doll in an array of nightmarish shots. …

London Grammar share new single ‘Lose Your Head’ ahead of upcoming album [Watch] – Dancing Astronaut

by: Austria Masim Jan 7, 2021 London Grammar have shared their latest single, “Lose Your Head,” from their anticipated third album, Californian Soil. “Lose Your Head” marks the outfit’s third release following the announcement of their new LP, originally set to arrive February 12. Californian Soil will be available April 9 via Ministry of Sound. The …

Juelz follows through on memorable 2020 campaign with four-pack of charged trap revisions – Dancing Astronaut

by: Ross Goldenberg Jan 7, 2021 Bringing the towering “Formula” momentum beside him into the new decade, Juelz doubles down on a well-rounded 2020 campaign, wrapping up his year with a concluding present. The Sable Valley signee has handpicked four of his favorite releases from the last 12 months and called in backing from three …

Flying Lotus confirms EP in the works with MF DOOM prior to rapper’s death – Dancing Astronaut

by: Farrell Sweeney Jan 6, 2021 On the heels of MF DOOM‘s death, Flying Lotus has taken to Twitter to confirm that an EP was in the works between him and the late rapper. The music industry has continued to reel from the news of MF DOOM’s passing after the rapper’s family confirmed on December …

Listen to The Chemical Brothers’ new rave-powered holiday mix – Dancing Astronaut

by: Jessica Mao Jan 6, 2021 All in good time, The Chemical Brothers have dropped off a new exclusive DJ mix for fans to indulge in. Aptly titled, “ODD BOD DISTRESS IN THE AREA,” the latest serving from the Manchester duo explores a concoction of electronic, ranging from ravey two-steps to acidic groove and industrial …

Richie Hawtin shares 1996’s ‘CONCEPT 1’ album 25 years after original release – Dancing Astronaut

by: Austria Masim Jan 6, 2021 Richie Hawtin’s ​CONCEPT 1 series will be available in its entirety as a digital release and distributed as an exclusive album package ​through Bandcamp. CONCEPT 1 was first started in 1996 as a subscription series that featured a limited run of monthly 12-inch releases at 2000 each. Now, 25 years after its initial …

Glastonbury organizer denies claims that event will not be returning in 2021 – Dancing Astronaut

by: Sami Weisband Jan 6, 2021 Festivals’ rescheduled dates and lineups have not only been in a state of flux but also fodder for conversation around the live event circuit, and Britain’s Glastonbury Festival is no exception. Although rumors that the festival will not see a 2021 return have been darting around the internet for …

Dr. Dre says he’ll be ‘back home soon’ following hospitalization for brain aneurysm – Dancing Astronaut

by: Farrell Sweeney Jan 6, 2021 Following his hospitalization for a brain aneurysm on January 5 in Los Angeles, Dr. Dre is “doing really great and getting excellent care from his medical team,” and is optimistic that he will “be back home soon,” according to an Instagram statement. TMZ originally broke the news that Dr. …

Oliver Heldens sets first HI-LO release loose from 2021 vault, ‘Athena’ – Dancing Astronaut

by: Rachel Narozniak Jan 6, 2021 New year, new HI-LO. After putting forth a handful of HI-LO originals in 2020, “Zeus” and “Kronos,” Oliver Heldens is once again bending to his alias’ underground sensibilities, this time with “Athena.” The first offering from the 2021 HI-LO vault, “Athena” delves into a brand of madly driving techno …