After 28 years, legendary dance icons Daft Punk announce split

by: David Klemow Feb 22, 2021 After nearly three decades, Daft Punk, inarguably the most formidable force electronic music has ever seen, are calling it quits. The duo broke the news with an eight-minute video excerpt titled “Epilogue,” from their 2006 film Electroma. Furthermore, when asked if the split was in fact true, the group’s longtime …

AM1R – Disko

Inspired by underground illegal parties in his teens, Persian DJ/producer AM1R makes his debut with “Disko,” out now via Nomade Records. “If there’s one thing Persians like to do, it’s dance. I was born dancing, and born to dance. And, with a strong desire to make other people dance too.” Powered by a bumping bass, …

Daft Punk confirm their split after 28 years

Daft Punk have confirmed their break-up, after a career spanning over 28 years. The Parisian duo, who are considered to be one of the most influential electronic acts of all time, confirmed the news in an eight-minute video called ‘Epilogue’ – which features footage from their 2006 sci-fi film Electroma. The video sees the duo …

Bandcamp Has Been Blocked in China

A new story from Resident Advisor has revealed that the popular music platform Bandcamp is now blocked in China. RA reports that numerous Chinese artists and labels sent proof of the block and confirmed the story. They would go on to share a number of social media posts—including one from a popular Chinese censorship tracking account—that confirmed the ban occurred …

TSHA asserts uncompromising release streak with Ela Minus rework – Dancing Astronaut

by: Jessica Mao Feb 22, 2021 Mere months into the new year, TSHA has already set herself up as a heavy contender for 2021’s breakout artist. Alongside Elkka, Machine Woman, and more, Dancing Astronaut’s Artist to Watch in 2021 offers up her reconstruction of Ela Minus‘ “megapunk” which arrives bundled in a new remix package …

Years & Years’ Olly Alexander confirms arrival of new music later this year

Years & Years‘ Olly Alexander has seemingly confirmed that new music from the synth-pop band is set to arrive later this year. READ MORE: Olly Alexander on ‘It’s A Sin’: “There’s not been a British Aids drama on this scale ever” The frontman of the London group has won widespread praise for his role in Russell …

Ultra Music Festival Officially Cancels 2021 Event, Announces 2022 Dates

Last month, a letter was shared stating that Ultra Music Festival would not be returning in 2021. Now, organizers have confirmed the contents of the letter and revealed that the event will not return until 2022. On Twitter, organizers shared a statement informing fans of the new developments and unveiling the festival’s new March 2022 dates. …

WAVEDASH send off fourth and final album single, ‘Lemon Nades’ featuring Noon – Dancing Astronaut Stream WAVEDASH’s fourth and final album single, ‘Lemon Nades’ featuring Noon

by: Austria Masim Feb 21, 2021 WAVEDASH have unleashed their fourth and final album single, “Lemon Nades” featuring Noon, from their debut album, World Famous Tour. “Lemon Nades” retains the trio’s bedrock production of robust basslines and distorted rhythms, and first premiered at NGHTMRE and SLANDER‘s back-to-back set at Ultra Music Festival 2018. The single …

Alison Wonderland & Valentino Khan Reveal Body Ocean’s Addicting Remix for ‘Anything’

After supplying the dance music community with one of the hottest remixes of the year with French producer Malaa’s take on Alison Wonderland & Valentino Khan’s ‘Anything,’ the two decided to surprise fans with another refreshing remix to supply all your dancefloor needs. In an unexpected genre shift, NOISIA’s Nik Roos and The Upbeats’ Jeremy …

Queen’s Roger Taylor slams Brexit deal as “dreadful retrograde step” for musicians

Queen‘s Roger Taylor has become the latest high-profile name to criticise the government’s Brexit deal, after it failed to secure visa-free touring for musicians. The drummer, who was one of 100 celebrities to sign a letter against the deal, described it as a “dreadful retrograde step” during an appearance on BBC Radio 4’s The World …