Jasmine Harrison, Youngest Woman to Row Solo Across Any Ocean, on How Music Powered Her Boat

Jasmine Harrison is not a musician. She has never picked up a microphone or downloaded music production software. She’s only danced to one song in her entire life, albeit an embarrassing one. But after making history as the youngest woman to row solo across any ocean, she is living proof that music can propel anyone …

Thando1988 – You Got Me Losing My Mind – Dancing Astronaut

by: Dancing Astronaut Mar 8, 2021 Thando1988’s smooth blend of dancehall, house, and hip-hop has made him a fixture of New York’s pre-Covid nightlife and his unique sound behind the booth is matched by his work in the studio. His latest “You Got Me Losing My Mind” is a classic vocal house bop that is …

Kings of Leon’s Caleb Followill on making peace with ‘Sex On Fire’: “When lightning strikes, it strikes”

Kings of Leon‘s Caleb Followill has re-evaluated his comments on ‘Sex on Fire’, after he previously described the band’s 2008 hit as “terrible”. The singer previously decried the ‘Only By The Night’ upon release, telling NME that he initially doubted the song’s quality but was persuaded by his bandmates to finish writing it. But he …

Why International Women’s Day Is Important to Me: Aluna, TOKiMONSTA, More Speak Out

Since 1975, International Women’s Day has been designated as a global day of recognition for women, taking place annually on March 8th. It also coincides with the American Women’s History Month. But historically, the event dates back to the early 1900s, linked to early feminist and workers’ rights movements. From protest movements to a celebration …

Qrion follows up remix circuit with rhythmic house rework of Flownn’s ‘Odyssey’

by: Sami Weisband Mar 8, 2021 One of Dancing Astronaut’s most illustrious 2021 Artists to Watch Qrion has unveiled her second remix of the year, taking on electro-pop single “Odyssey” from pop singer-songwriter Flownn. Following her and KROY’s intoxicating rendition of Apashe‘s “Rain,” the Japanese icon offers fans another incredibly dynamic groove with her latest. …

Entombed A.D. frontman LG Petrov dies after incurable cancer diagnosis

Lars-Göran Petrov, the frontman of Swedish death metal band Entombed A.D., has died less than a year after he was diagnosed with incurable cancer. Petrov, known as LG, told fans last year that doctors were trying to “control” his bile duct cancer with chemotherapy but confirmed that he had received an incurable diagnosis. His bandmates …

John Digweed Releases Quattro II, a Four-Disc Symphonic Journey: Listen

Last April, veteran DJ and producer John Digweed took his audience on a symphonic journey with Quattro. The four-disc compilation found the British mainstay gaining mass accolades for the production. Nearly a year later, Digweed’s musical inclinations have led him to create a follow-up, aptly titled Quattro II. Like its predecessor, Quattro II finds Digweed showcasing …

Billie Eilish granted five-year restraining order against stalker who camped outside her home

Billie Eilish has reportedly obtained a five-year civil harassment restraining order against a stalker who was camping out opposite her Los Angeles home. According to E! News, the singer, 19, won the order after alleging that John Hearle, 23, camped outside a school across the road from her family home and perches on a fence to look …

REPORT: UK Festival Organizers Push for Vaccine Passports at Events

Artists and fans may have to take the coronavirus vaccine — and show proof — before attending UK music festivals this summer. Festival organizers are considering this approach following Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s roadmap announcement for exiting lockdown. With live music set to return on June 21, festivals are selling out in record time and …

Dimension’s Stunning 17-Track Debut Album “Organ” Has Finally Arrivedd

UK drum & bass sensation Dimension has been dominating the genre for years now. With wildly popular releases like “Desire” with Sub Focus, “UK,” and “Don’t Sleep” with Culture Shock, Dimension has become one of the foremost producers and performers in drum & bass. Now, his long-anticipated debut album, Organ, has finally been released. Organ features a …