Government says Brexit touring plans were “rejected” by EU

A government spokesperson has told NME that their Brexit deal plans to allow for more freedom of movement for touring artists and their crew were “rejected by the EU,” while the industry continues to call for more action to prevent “catastrophic” damage”. READ MORE: “It’s going to be devastating” – here’s how Brexit will screw …

Marshmello Teases “So Much New Music Coming” in 2021

Back in August, Marshmello confirmed that a new album would be releasing in 2020. His fanbase lost its collective mind, feverishly anticipating its release as he dropped a string of one-off singles throughout the year. However, with only two days to go until Mello kisses 2020 goodbye, he seems unlikely to deliver on that promise.  A recent …

Noel Gallagher announces new demo ‘We’re Gonna Get There In The End’ arriving tomorrow

Noel Gallagher has announced he’s releasing a new demo tomorrow (December 31) called ‘We’re Gonna Get There In The End’. The former Oasis guitarist took to social media to announce the release of the new track which he said he wrote “a couple of weeks ago”. “Firstly let me wish everyone a Happy New Year,” …

AYOR Drops Sultry House Heater “Chemicals”

The latest banger to arrive on Martin Garrix‘s STMPD RCRDS imprint is “Chemicals,” a sultry house gem courtesy of mysterious three-piece dance music outfit AYOR. “Chemicals” is rife with the gritty house flair that is synonymous with STMPD, a record label that has become a bona fide tastemaker in little time. Fans of brass will gravitate …

Kylie Minogue releases Studio 2054 remix of ‘Real Groove’ featuring Dua Lipa

Kylie Minogue has released a new rendition of her track ‘Real Groove’, remixed as part of Dua Lipa’s recent Studio 2054 livestream. Released today (December 31), the remix features added instrumentation and a slightly more upbeat tempo, as well as vocals from Lipa. It arrives after Minogue made an appearance on the Studio 2054 livestream …

San Holo says goodbye to 2020 with heartfelt hour-long set

If there’s anyone in the EDM scene we can all consistently look to for some emotional support in these trying times, it’s San Holo. With his particular brand of beautiful melodies, toned down vocals, slow tempo, and more, his vibe is all about positivity and making his fans feel good. Thankfully, 2020 is nearly over, …

DJ Sama’ Abdulhadi Arrested After Performing Near a Religious Shrine in Palestine

Palestinian techno DJ Sama’ Abdulhadi has been arrested along with several others following an event held at a historical religious site in the West Bank, located between Jericho and Jerusalem. The party, which reportedly took place at the Nabi Musa shrine on December 26th, hosted “hundreds” of Palestinian youth, according to La Repubblica. Locals have come forward to note that the …

Fairlane and sad alex melodically re-stylize ‘nature’ – Dancing Astronaut

by: Rachel Narozniak Dec 30, 2020 The most synergistic of musical matchups are those that occur organically, seamlessly falling into place and subsequently onto streaming platforms. For an example, listeners need not look further than Fairlane and sad alex‘s “nature.” The mid-December meeting of musical minds gave speed to”nature’s” second wind. Though the Fairlane co-sign …

Yungblud, Finneas and Dua Lipa on lineup for YouTube Originals New Year’s Eve special

Yungblud, Finneas and Dua Lipa are among the artists on the lineup for YouTube‘s New Year’s Eve special. The streaming giant’s ‘Hello 2021: The Americas’ virtual celebration will air on the YouTube Originals channel tomorrow night (December 31) at 10:30pm EST (3:30am GMT). The event’s full lineup, which includes a wide array of social media influencers, media …

The CDJ-3000: Pioneer DJ’s next-generation player [Review] – Dancing Astronaut

by: Chris Stack Dec 30, 2020 Lucky me. One of the perks of my dance music intrigue is the opportunity to play with top-of-the-line industry products such as Pioneer DJ’s new CDJ-3000. I was giddy to spend two weekends pretending to be an Electric Forest headliner in the comfort of my own living room after …