by: Austria Masim Jan 11, 2021 In mid-December, Subtronics launched Cyclops Recordings with a hefty imprint opener: the 19-track compilation LP, Boot Camp. Featuring a wrecking-crew of up-and-coming bass acts such as LEVEL UP, Leotrix, Al Ross, Akeos, Syzy, and more, Boot Camp provided a platform for more than 20 artists who used the album as the place to …
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Marsha Zazula, co-founder of Metallica’s early label Megaforce, dies aged 68
Marsha Zazula, best known for co-founding Megaforce, the label that hosted early albums from Metallica and Anthrax, has died. Zazula passed away on Saturday (January 9) in her Florida home from cancer, Variety reported. She was 68. Jon Zazula honoured his late wife in a statement saying, “No man can ask for a partner like …
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Ariel Pink dropped by record label following attendance at Washington Trump rally
Ariel Pink has been dropped by his record label, Mexican Summer, following the musician’s involvement at the Trump rally in Washington D.C. on Wednesday January 6. On January 7, a photo of Pink – real name Ariel Rosenberg – at the rally was shared in a private Instagram post. The picture also included singer John …
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Lauryn Hill says her label never called her to make a follow-up to ‘Miseducation’
Lauryn Hill has spoken about why she never released a follow-up album to her acclaimed debut ‘The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill’. The musician released the record in 1998, but it remains the only solo album in her catalogue to date. In a rare interview, Hill said her label had never chased her to make another …
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Listen to a Preview of Space Wizard’s Wonky Debut EP, the First to Drop on Subtronics’ Cyclops Label
Cyclops Recordings looks primed for an absolutely monster 2021. Subtronics‘ new record label pumped out a bevy of wild bass tracks to close out 2020, and it is keeping its foot on the gas pedal with its newest release. The Marble Room, the debut EP from electronic young gun Space Wizard, has been announced as the …
STMPD RCRDS confirms Martin Garrix’s Tomorrowland NYE set served up 10 incoming label IDs – Dancing Astronaut
by: Ross Goldenberg Jan 1, 2021 Between Martin Garrix‘s Tomorrowland Around the World showing and his one-hour marathon for the festival’s New Year’s Eve follow-up, there’s been a crushing measure of unnamed music introduced from the STMPD RCRDS vaults—18 IDs, to be exact. Garrix had originally disclosed that his Melodia stage appearance on 2020’s final …
TikTok claims more than 70 artists secured major label deals as a result of going viral in 2020 – Dancing Astronaut
by: Austria Masim Dec 31, 2020 In 2020, TikTok became the latest go-to destination for music discovery, taking on an instrumental role in sparking viral hits for artists of all genres. The social media platform released its “Year In Music” report earlier in December, announcing that, in the past year alone, over 70 artists that gained popular …
FuntCase delineates DPMO label launch, the ‘Corruption’ EP that’s starting it all, mental health, and more [Q&A] – Dancing Astronaut
by: Austria Masim Dec 12, 2020 FuntCase embarked on his DPMO (Don’t P*ss Me Off) label journey in 2017, and while under Circus Records, he was able to showcase an onslaught of dubstep’s filthiest tracks through a three-volume compilation series, FuntCase Presents: DPMO. After this strong start, the masked artisan is now overseeing the official …
Dancing Astronaut’s 2020 Label of the Year: Anjuna – Dancing Astronaut
by: Dancing Astronaut Staff Dec 7, 2020 Words by: Natalie Pereira, Mitch Rose, and Jessica Mao In a year that struck industries down in a snap, dance music has shown true resilience in its ability to combat and overcome the obstacles presented by COVID-19. Despite this year’s numerous setbacks, esteemed trance giant Anjuna has come …
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Coka Cobra Debuts on Tchami’s CONFESSION Label With ‘Wind Up’
Emerging from the shadows of the underground comes Coka Cobra. The Vancouver-based producer is here to shake up the electronic music scene with an aggressive, innovative and energetic approach. His breakout single “Wind Up” is out on Tchami’s esteemed CONFESSION label now for all ears. The track has already garnered major attention including support from …
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