LA County Medical Examiner determines natural causes in i_o’s death

by: Dancing Astronaut Staff May 18, 2021 As a tumultuous, taxing 2020 was beginning to wrap, electronic music suffered a devastating dagger in late November with the loss of Garrett Lockhart, better known as i_o. Close friends, collaborators, and fans mourned together in the loss of the bright, talented producer, suddenly gone at 30. At …

i_o’s Family Confirms Official Cause Of Death In Heartfelt Statement

Earlier this week, copies of a coroner report stating the cause of death for Garrett Lockhart, aka i_o, were passed around social media, listing late stage Hashimoto’s thyroiditis as the cause. Out of respect for the family, we chose not to cover the report, but the family has now released an official statement confirming the …

DIIIVA turns in high-octane recast of Ty Dolla $ign, Skrillex, FKA twigs, and Kanye West’s ‘Ego Death’

by: Ross Goldenberg Apr 19, 2021 Skrillex and JOYRYDE don’t hand out co-signs to just anybody, so Russian-born producer DIIIVA was indisputably doing something right to earn two acknowledgements from the respective heavyweights. After embarking on a three-month learning session with the latter to meticulously craft her sound and brand, DIIIVA is joining the release …

DIIIVA Arrives On Scene with Ty Dolla $ign’s ‘Ego Death’ Remix

Born in Russia and currently living in the city of Los Angeles, DIIIVA has been working on a collection of new records that embodies her passion for electronic music, rock, and urban bass culture. Oozing with confidence, the ambitious dance producer aims to land a major first impression with her remix of Ty Dolla $ign’s …

Tomorrowland’s One World Radio to Pay Tribute to Avicii on Third Anniversary of His Death

On the upcoming third anniversary of Avicii’s passing, Tomorrowland’s One World Radio will pay tribute to one of dance music’s most prolific artists. On April 20th, One World Radio is bringing together Avicii’s music and counterparts to celebrate the life of the legendary “Levels” producer. Over 60 of his songs will be streamed throughout the day …

Electronic Music Artists React to Tragic Death of DMX: “His Music Will Live On”

Legendary rapper DMX has died at the age of 50 following an apparent drug overdose and heart attack. With his distinctive raspy voice, which was caused in part by bronchial asthma, DMX released a number of seminal hip-hop songs throughout his storied career, such as 2000’s “Party Up (Up in Here),” which is considered a generational …

Death Cab For Cutie’s Ben Gibbard Talks About Wanting To Work With Odesza

We know that Odesza is working on new music. In the past they’ve worked with a large array of artists to help bring their vision to life, including Naomi Wild, Regina Spektor, Leon Bridges, Zyra, and more — but so far they haven’t had the sort of high profile collaborations that a lot of artists …

Death Cab for Cutie Frontman Ben Gibbard Wants to Work With ODESZA

Have you ever wondered what a collaboration between ODESZA and Death Cab for Cutie would sound like? Neither have we. Iconic Death Cab frontman Ben Gibbard recently appeared on Audacy’s New Arrivals with Bryce Segall to chat about his livestreaming ventures during the global lockdown period and his recent philanthropical endeavors, among other topics. It …

Fans pay tribute to Kurt Cobain on 27th anniversary of his death

Fans have flocked to social media to pay tribute to Kurt Cobain on 27th anniversary of the iconic singer’s death. The Nirvana frontman took his own life at his own home in Seattle, Washington on April 5, 1994 at the age of 27. Cobain’s seismic impact on music and pop culture has long been felt since …

Listen to Danny Elfman’s ‘Kick Me’ remixed by Death Grips’ Zach Hill

Danny Elfman has shared a new version of his recent track ‘Kick Me’ remixed by Death Grips drummer Zach Hill – listen to it below. The original version of the musician and film composer’s track was released last month, accompanied by a Petros Papahadjopoulos-directed video. On Thursday (April 1), Elfman released Hill’s “glitchy remix”, which was co-produced …