Elysian aim to reimagine nostalgic trance with EP, ‘Water’ [Roundtable Interview] – Dancing Astronaut

by: Jessica Mao Nov 21, 2020 Put to sea in the midst of a bustling era, the Elysian project has declared trance is still alive and well. Consisting of Ilan Bluestone, Maor Levi, and Emma Hewitt, the supergroup surfaced unannounced in April of this year with debut “Moonchild,” which witnessed three of the most formidable …

Black Coffee enlists Pharrell Williams and Jozzy for ’10 Missed Calls’ – Dancing Astronaut

by: Mitchell Rose Nov 20, 2020 South African DJ/producer Black Coffee has unveiled the fourth single from his upcoming album, Subconsciously. Titled “10 Missed Calls,” the low-key pop instrumental features two Grammy Award winners: up-and-comer Jozzy and the incomparable Pharrell Williams, each of whom trade off vocal duties over Black Coffee’s piano work. “10 Missed …

Diplo and Sonny Fodera set out to ‘Turn Back Time’ on inaugural collaboration – Dancing Astronaut

by: Rachel Narozniak Nov 20, 2020 With synergy so palpable that it seems almost to transcend speakers, Diplo and Sonny Fodera‘s inaugural liaison, “Turn Back Time,” renders the producers’ prior lack of collaborations a curiosity. In retrospect, there’s a case to be made that the freewheeling Higher Ground label head hinted at the forthcoming Fodera …

Shaquille O’Neal and Wuki entrust Scrilla King with vocal duties on raucous single, ‘Shutup’ – Dancing Astronaut

by: Austria Masim Nov 20, 2020 Having surfaced in festival sets since early 2019, Shaquille O’Neal and Wuki‘s in-your-face trap ID “Shutup” has been granted a formal release via HARD Recs. “Shutup” features shrilling synths and half-time breaks under Scrilla King’s verses, making the hard bass-trap single an ideal anthem for nonstop head banging, as …

Chris Lake and Armand Van Helden deliver debut single from forthcoming EP, ‘The Answer’ – Dancing Astronaut

by: Sami Weisband Nov 20, 2020 House music royalty Chris Lake and Armand Van Helden have at last joined their talents on the “The Answer,” which doubles as the debut single and title track from their forthcoming EP, due December 11 via Black Book and Astralwerks. “The Answer” is the first of four releases to …

First Listen: Rob Tirea releases mesmeric third single, ‘Deaf and Stellar,’ from forthcoming debut EP – Dancing Astronaut

by: Sami Weisband Nov 19, 2020 Hailing from Los Angeles, DJ/producer and singer-songwriter Rob Tirea continues to chart the course to his debut EP with gliding synths and a hypnotic mysticism. “Deaf and Stellar,” the third single and title track from the forthcoming project, solidifies Tirea as one of dance music’s most promising up-and-coming producers. …

Nyege Nyege announces enormous livestreamed festival showcasing African talent – Dancing Astronaut

by: Mitchell Rose Nov 19, 2020 Nyege Nyege Festival, the biggest dance festival in Africa, typically takes place near Kampala, Uganda, in the forest along the Nile River. Forced to postpone due to COVID-19 restrictions, Nyege Nyege announced that their enormous 2020 lineup will be live-streamed this year from December 3 – 6. This year’s …

‘Tim Bergling – The Official Biography’ to be released November 2021 – Dancing Astronaut

by: Farrell Sweeney Nov 19, 2020 Tim Bergling – The Official Biography will be released on November 2, 2021, according to Germany’s Apple Books page for the text, which includes the synopsis and an option to pre-order the book for those residing in Germany. The formal setting of the biography’s delivery date caps off speculation …

Five years later 3OH!3 picks up where they left off with ‘LONELY MACHINES’ featuring 100 gecs – Dancing Astronaut

by: Farrell Sweeney Nov 18, 2020 3OH!3 straddled the intersection of post-punk, synth-pop, and mainstream appeal in the early 2000s. While fans thought they had heard the last from the Boulder-based duo, the pair are officially back. 3OH!3 has delivered their their first new single in five years, “LONELY MACHINES” featuring 100 gecs, and it’s …

Steve Brian releases ‘1986’ EP – Dancing Astronaut

by: Dancing Astronaut Nov 18, 2020 After nearly a year and four singles later, Steve Brian has finally put his full-length album out into the world. On ‘1986,’ the progressive house and trance producer shares his personal story of love, triumph, maturity and everything in between – all in an eclectic mix of soul-moving moments.  ‘1986’ serves as Steve …