Electric Forest Organizers “Considering Options” for Summer 2021 Dates

With a second vaccine now approved for use in the USA’s fight against COVID-19, dance music fans have begun to ask when their favorite festivals will be coming back. Seemingly spurred by the recent vaccination news or from the many fan requests, Electric Forest has provided an update on their plans for their 2021 return …

Moonbotica – Let The Music Play – Dancing Astronaut

by: Dancing Astronaut Dec 21, 2020 True to form, German duo Moonbotica deliver a hefty dose of positive momentum moving into a hopeful new year. After 12 months of uncertainty, “Let The Music Play” is a timely reminder of the dance floor energy that we’re all missing. A strut through what now feels like ancient …

Cardi B gives her approval to John Hopkins students’ mask-advocating ‘WAP’ parody

Cardi B has voiced her approval for a group of students from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health who have created a parody of ‘WAP’ encouraging people to wear face masks during the coronavirus pandemic. The students’ version of Cardi and Megan Thee Stallion‘s hit collaboration, titled ‘Wear A mask Please’ and featuring …

Jonas Aden Hilariously Went Undercover and Hired Ghost Producers to Recreate His Sound

Jonas Aden has curated some of the finest YouTube content in the dance music world as of late, uploading an abundance of tips and tricks for aspiring producers and fun musical experiments. One of his more recent videos raised eyebrows as it takes on a sensitive topic in the EDM world—ghost producers. For a video …

Michael Stipe shares fresh insight into his upcoming new solo album

Michael Stipe has given an update on the progress of his new solo album, which is currently in the works, in a new interview. The R.E.M. frontman is working on music that will follow on from his 2020 singles ‘Drive To The Ocean’ and ‘No Time For Love Like Now’ (a collaboration with The National‘s …

This Free Virtual Silent Disco is Donating $1 Per Viewer to COVID-19 Musician Relief

It’s no secret that the pandemic has hit musicians especially hard, and Colorado company Tyler, The Creative—not affiliated with rapper Tyler, The Creator—is hoping to lend a hand via their upcoming “Stay Home Silent Disco 2” livestream on January 8th, modeled after the event’s March edition. With a private donor on board to contribute $1 per …

Armin van Buuren releases emotionally dynamic ‘Euthymia’ EP – Dancing Astronaut

by: Austria Masim Dec 20, 2020 Armin van Buuren recently shared his 17th annual A State of Trance Year Mix album and now, he’s wrapping up 2020 with a seven-track extended play by the name of Euthymia. The EP debuts four new tracks and calls forth previously released ballads such as “Need You Now,” featuring Jake Reese, “Feel …

Watch Paul McCartney become a one man band in ‘Find My Way’ music video

Paul McCartney has proven himself – once again – as a jack of all trades in the new music video for his song ‘Find My Way’. Directed by famed filmmaker Roman Coppola, the video shows McCartney playing every instrument on the song – including guitar, drums and piano – in a collage of footage taken …

Cat Dealers Rework DubVision and Pontifexx’s “Stand By You” Into Deep House Anthem

Beloved Brazilian duo Cat Dealers is back at it again with their redo of DubVision and Pontifexx’s infectious single “Stand By You,” closing out a stacked year of releases with a flourish.  Out December 18th via Martin Garrix‘s STMPD RCRDS, the remix sees Cat Dealers venture into new sonic territory, successfully experimenting with deep house to …

Nitti Gritti and Dr. Fresch team up for cascading new single ‘Cold Day in Hell’ – Dancing Astronaut

by: Farrell Sweeney Dec 20, 2020 Live performances can feel quite far away these days, but not when Nitti Gritti and Dr. Fresch join together, as “Cold Day in Hell,” which transports listeners to a packed live show at the peak of a heavy-hitting bass set, shows. The track is filled with methodical builds that …