Gwen Stefani has responded to cultural appropriation criticisms levelled against her in a new interview, saying her first visit to Japan made her think: “My God, I’m Japanese and I didn’t know it.” The star has been criticised in the past for using elements of Japanese culture in her music – including the promo campaign …
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Steve Aoki Announces "HiROQUEST: Genesis" Tour, His First Since 2020
For the first time in almost three years, Steve Aoki is hitting the road for a North American tour. Back in 2020, the dance music superstar had to abruptly cancel his “Color of Noise” tour due to the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic and ensuing worldwide live music shutdown. Now, Aoki is hitting the road …
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The National’s Aaron and Bryce Dessner to release new album with Complete Mountain Almanac
The National’s Aaron and Bryce Dessner are set to release a new album as part of the band Complete Mountain Almanac, the brothers have announced. The pair join their sister Jessica Dessner and composer Rebekka Karijord in the new group, who shared their first track late last year. Complete Mountain Almanac will release their self-titled …
CRSSD’s Proper NYE closes out 2022 in style
by: Dancing Astronaut Staff Jan 9, 2023 Words by Alex Lambeau and Zach Salafia. On New Year’s Eve in Southern California, a rare stroke of fate swept through San Diego. At CRSSD’s debut New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day music festival, rain and wind poured into the city with singular gusto. But the onset …
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Vinyl outsells CD for first time in 35 years
Vinyl has outsold CD for first time in 35 years, according to figures released by the Entertainment Retailers Association (ERA). Overall music sales increased by three per cent in 2022 to almost £2billion, which is the highest figure since 2003 and nearly double the level of their low point in 2013. READ MORE: The CD revival? …
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Your EDM Premiere: Mob Tactics Hit 2023 Running With New EP ‘Beyond the Circus’ [RAM]
Aside August’s rough and deep collab track with My Nu Leng called “Sahara Dub” on the fellow Bristol boys’ clandestine new label Wavelengths and a VIP of their 2020 hit “Pure X” for RAM’s 2022 annual, Mob Tactics haven’t released any new music since their War City EP in June, 2020. This isn’t all that surprising, as …
Researchers Print the World's Smallest Vinyl Record With Nanoscopic Accuracy
There’s very little holiday cheer to be found on this Christmas record printed by DTU Physics at the Technical University of Denmark. That’s because it’s a record so small that it could fit within a single groove of a standard sized copy. This impressive feat of engineering marks the world’s smallest vinyl printed record, and it …
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Best Yeti Coolers for the Outdoors in 2023
The best Yeti coolers are perfect for your outdoor needs. They can keep your food and drinks cold for hours on end, no matter what the temperature is outside. And they’re tough enough to withstand even the most rugged conditions. If you’re looking for a cooler that can handle anything you throw at it, a …
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Young Fathers share defiantly joyful new single ‘Rice’
Young Fathers have released their jubilant new single ‘Rice’ – listen below. The joyful new track from the Scottish trio – Alloysious Massaquoi, Kayus Bankole and G. Hastings – is the final single before the release of the their fourth album ‘Heavy Heavy’, which was announced back in October and is due out February 3, …
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Spence McManus EDM Music Has Gained Traction on Social Media
Spence McManus, the Miami-based EDM artist, is quickly making a name for himself in the industry with his high-energy performances and infectious electronic beats. McManus first discovered his love for music at a young age and spent years honing his craft before making his debut on the scene. Now, with a growing fan base and …
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