Listen to the orchestral version of Skrillex and Hikaru Utada’s ‘Face My Fears’

by: Dancing Astronaut Staff Nov 11, 2020 Remarkably, with only one a single album and a handful of EPs to his name, Skrillex has spent the first decade of his career as a producer building out an extensive, prolific catalog of work. His collaborative work with artists both inside and out of the dance space …

Niiko x SWAE Drop Filthy New Single “Can’t Feel My Face”

You can always find the best tunes on Thrive. The latest example being Niiko x SWAE’s new single “Can’t Feel My Face.” The L.A. based duo return to a deeper, more club oriented sound than on their previous tracks this year. “Can’t Feel My Face” is a filthy bass house heater that will have you …

Live Nation to Face Lawsuit Over Teen’s Fatal 2015 Drug Overdose at HARD Summer

Live Nation Entertainment is facing a renewed lawsuit filed by the family of Katie Dix, a young woman who died following a fatal drug overdose at the 2015 edition of HARD Summer. In a new ruling, Superior Court of Los Angeles County Judge Dan Thomas Oki said a company like Live Nation that plans and operates …

UK study sheds light on severe obstacles musicians with disabilities face

by: Sami Weisband Oct 24, 2020 While inclusivity has garnered much needed societal traction in the last decade, the topic still flies wildly under the radar at times—often remaining undetected in many sects of the music industry. “Reshape Music,” a recent study conducted by Youth Music and Take it Away Consortium, has shone a spotlight …

Disabled Musicians Face “Significant Barriers” to Music Education, New Study Shows

The new “Reshape Music” study from Youth Music and the Take it away Consortium reports key disparities in industry access for disabled musicians in the UK, including in music education and instrument sales. Researched via a national survey, it is the first study of its kind to specifically look into the experiences of disabled people …

K?d Gives Travis Scott & Skrillex’s “Sicko Mode” A Brand New Rave Face Lift

Skrillex’s “Sicko Mode” remix is a vibe, but it’s time for a proper rave update. Even in the absence of actual shows, k?d steps up to the plate with this epic DJ tool that is perfect for the live setting. It starts out as normal but soon ramps up and explodes with some hardcore ferocity …