Fiona Apple questions boycotting the Grammys over Dr. Luke nomination

Fiona Apple has revealed that she thought about boycotting the Grammys over Dr. Luke being nominated at next year’s ceremony. Speaking in a new interview with The Guardian, Apple discussed the Recording Academy’s decision to nominate the producer (under the pseudonym Tyson Trax) despite Kesha’s allegations that he sexually assaulted her. “I’m bringing up the Grammys and …

12-Year-Old DJ Busted for Throwing Rave in School Bathroom

Ladies and gentlemen, we have a legend in the making in 12-year-old Cael Bell. The student at St Antony’s Catholic College in Urmston, Manchester reportedly organized an underground rave in the boys’ bathrooms. He was on the decks, about a half hour into his set, when teachers busted up the party and confiscated his DJ gear. …

VIVID on His New Single “Fade Away,” Working With Morgan Page, and More [Q&A]

We love a good full circle moment in a producer’s career, and that is exactly what VIVID has experienced after releasing his second collaboration with the fabled progressive house producer Morgan Page. The track is called “Fade Away,” and it’s the ultimate feel-good single that will help you remember the simpler times in life. It’s the …

Inner City, Idris Elba partner with Detroit Will Breathe for ‘We All Move Together’ music video [Watch] – Dancing Astronaut

by: Austria Masim Dec 18, 2020 Kevin Saunderson‘s Inner City and Idris Elba have teamed up with activist organization Detroit Will Breathe, a youth-led movement against police brutality and systemic racism, for the release of the visual for “We All Move Together.” In July, Inner City made their return with their first album in 30 …

Serj Tankian has plans for classical-based project with System Of A Down

Serj Tankian says he wants to recreate System Of A Down songs in a classical music format in the future. The band returned this year with their first new music in 15 years, ‘Protect The Land’ and ‘Genocidal Humanoidz’. The songs were released as a way to raise awareness and funds for the conflict between …

Your EDM’s Top 10 Albums of 2020

It’s been a long year, full of twists and turns and unexpected events that turned the music industry on its back and left it for dead. But we’re stronger than that, and through the year plenty of parties have taken the bad and turned it to good, with live streams prospering and somehow more music …

LA Party Society Sued by City for Allegedly Violating COVID-19 Restrictions

Although the majority of clubs in Los Angeles have remained closed due to COVID-19 ordinances imposed by the city, LA Party Society has consistently flouted restrictions since March, according to City Attorney Mike Feuer. In turn, the city has filed a multi-million dollar lawsuit against the underground nightclub.  The Los Angeles Times reports that city has been mounting evidence …

Disclosure share special edition of ‘ENERGY,’ assemble three-disc package – Dancing Astronaut

by: Jessica Mao Dec 18, 2020 Disclosure‘s ENERGY campaign has run a several month course, from the UK duo’s comeback to the album’s gradual buildup, reaping two Grammy nominations in the process—one with nearly infinite momentum. Capitalizing on their third full-length, Disclosure bring together their hits, remixes, edits, and more for a special edition of …

Music Venue Trust say that all venues can be saved with continued “people power”

The Music Venue Trust have thanked everyone who has supported them this year, and vowed that all venues can be saved in 2021 with more “people power” and with gigs look set to return in the spring. The MVT has continued to work to protect and preserve live music in the UK during the coronavirus pandemic, which …

Martin Garrix Brings Back Ytram Alias For Third Release Ever, “Alive” with Citadelle

Emerging earlier this year as a new alias for Martin Garrix, Ytram returns with a new collaboration, “Alive” with Citadelle. ‘Alive’ sees him team up with Citadelle, a brand-new DJ duo from Paris. Their sound perfectly complements the deeper output Ytram has been showcasing throughout the year as heard on his previous release “Fire” with …