David Hockney’s Harry Styles painting to go on display at National Portrait Gallery

A painting of Harry Styles, created by renowned English artist David Hockney, is set to be displayed at the National Portrait Gallery in London. The painting is one of over 30 new portraits that will be showcased for the first time in the Trafalgar Square gallery. They will all be featured as part of a …

New Music Festival to Take Place in Historic Stone-Carved Valley of Wadi Rum

Promoters have become more and more creative with the locations of festivals as electronic music continues to prove its commercial value, but Medaina Festival may have taken the crown for the most interesting yet. Medaina Festival is set to take place in the ancient, stone-carved Valley of the Moon, best known as Wadi Rum in …

‘Love, Sounds + Robots’ collide: Soleil and VKZ’s electrifying collaboration – Dancing Astronaut

by: Dancing Astronaut Staff Aug 3, 2023 In their much-anticipated debut album, ‘LOVE / SOUNDS + ROBOTS,’ the dynamic duo of singer-songwriter Soleil and the prodigious producer and multi-instrumentalist VKZ have unleashed an exhilarating sonic journey that will leave listeners enthralled. With eight electrifying tracks that effortlessly blend genres, this collaboration is a testament to …

Thomas Bangalter “relieved” over way Daft Punk ended

Thomas Bangalter – one half of Daft Punk – has revealed that he was “relieved” over the way that the band ended. The musician, who founded the French electronic duo with Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo,  was speaking as part of a new interview when he reflected upon his time in the group, and recalled his feelings …

Watch XG’s trippy music video for new single ‘TGIF’

Korea-based multinational girl group XG have released their new single called ‘TGIF’. The music video for XG’s ‘TGIF’ feature trippy imagery, form floating blobs of slime to myrtsical creature the girl group ride on. “VVS’s got nothing on me / Want it, got it, flaunt it, I am queen / Pleased with blessings, look at my …

Subtronics and HOL! Push the Envelope on Raucous Collaboration, "MIND PLUCK"

Two of dubstep’s most creative minds have finally joined forces. Subtronics and HOL! today unleashed “MIND PLUCK,” a devastating collaboration out via the former’s Cyclops Recordings imprint.  It’s four and a half minutes of unbridled, city-leveling bass. Subtronics and HOL! have pushed the envelope with “MIND PLUCK,” taking both of their distinct sounds to the limit. The …

Taylor Swift’s ‘Eras’ tour truck driver speaks about “life-changing” bonuses

A truck driver who has worked on a number of Taylor Swift’s tours has spoken about the singer’s “life-changing” generosity. READ MORE: Taylor Swift live in New Jersey: a glittering celebration of every era Mike Scherkenbach, who runs concert transportation company Shomotion and is currently working on Swift’s ‘Eras’ tour, was one of many production crew …

Taylor Swift teases ‘Reputation (Taylor’s Version)’

Taylor Swift‘s ‘Reputation’ could be receiving its ‘Taylor’s Version’ re-recording, according to a new ‘Delicate’ snippet. ‘Delicate (Taylor’s Version)’ appeared in the latest season of Amazon Prime Video‘s The Summer I Turned Pretty. While ‘Reputation (Taylor’s Version)’ has yet to officially be announced, the new snippet suggests the re-recording could well be its way. Watch …

NewJeans prepared for Lollapalooza by watching Billie Eilish

NewJeans have told NME that they find inspiration for their performances by watching other artists, specifically Billie Eilish. Chatting with NME after their Lollapalooza 2023 set, NewJeans – consisting of members Hyein, Danielle, Minji, Hanni and Haerin – explained that they all watched Eilish perform together in Brazil as a way to gain inspiration for their …

Matroda Releases Another Sizzling Tech House Single, “In The Air”

Croatia’s maestro of music, Matroda, has long commanded reverence in the house music realm. He’s consitently releases hit after hit, that’s dominated clubs and festivals all over the world. His latest creation, “In The Air,” released on his label Terminal Underground, is a testament to his incredible artistry. This house anthem takes us on a …