Dirtybird Co-Founder Worthy Announces She is Transgender

Worthy, one of Dirtybird‘s co-founders and original artists, has announced that she is Transgender. Worthy shared the news in a triumphant Facebook post, writing that she considers herself to be non-binary and feels “stronger, happier, and more in charge” of her life. “Today I break free, come out (or whatever metaphor I am supposed to …

UK government lifts quarantine period for performing artists entering country – Dancing Astronaut

by: Farrell Sweeney Dec 8, 2020 In the United Kingdom’s latest move to support the music industry amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the country has issued new rules surrounding the quarantine period upon arrival. As of December 5, performing artists or those traveling for business will not have to self-isolate if entering the UK from …

Hot Chip announce charity livestream with Jarvis Cocker, Kero Kero Bonito and more

Hot Chip have announced a livestream event that will see them perform virtual DJ sets alongside recent collaborator Jarvis Cocker, Superorganism, Kero Kero Bonito, Dillon Francis and more. ‘Hot Chip & Friends’ is set to take place on December 18 from 8pm GMT and will feature back to back DJ sets right through to morning. …

SWAGE Has “Got It” On Powerful New Bass House Single

Future riddim might be the “hot new thing,” but bass house will never go out of style. Just check out “Got It,” the new track from SWAGE, and you’ll see what I mean. Bringing his everlasting love of breakbeat into the mix, SWAGE gets intense with textured bass and a relentless, pounding rhythm. This is …

Kygo Partners With E-Learning Startup for Electronic Dance Music Production Course

If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to produce dance music from one of the industry’s biggest stars, now is your chance. A new Silicon Valley startup called Monthly has partnered with dance music superstar Kygo to offer an end-to-end music production course. With the promise of producing three release-ready songs in 30 days, Kygo’s course …

SG Lewis’ latest proves a good ‘Time’ [Stream]

by: Rachel Narozniak Dec 8, 2020 Over the past year, SG Lewis‘ ongoing times rollout has scripted the soundtrack for electronic’s triumphant return to the dance floor—even before the album was announced. Shortly before he formally set the date for the forthcoming LP—his first—on October 27, Lewis told Dancing Astronaut, “I’m always looking for an …

System Of A Down’s John Dolmayan says band’s hiatus was a “disastrous move”

System Of A Down drummer John Dolmayan has said the band’s hiatus was a “disastrous move”. The group went on a hiatus from 2006 to 2010 and are yet to record a full-length follow-up to their ‘Mezmerize’ and ‘Hypnotize’ albums, which came out in 2005. Speaking in a new interview with Richard Allan on Action Figures, Dolmayan …

TWONSKI Showcases “Bubblegum Techno” Sound with New ‘CLUB LOVE’ EP [LISTEN]

TWONSKI treats us to the refreshingly eccentric and undeniably cute CLUB LOVE EP — most definitely worth obsessing over! Jumping right into it, the title track “CLUB LOVE” leads the EP with bright, dazzling atmospheres, addictive vocals, and a booming, club-friendly groove — it’s the type of track that makes you drop everything to dance. Next …

Subtronics Shares 6 Mind-Melting Cyclops Tracks Ahead of Debut Compilation

Fresh off the announcement of his own record label, Subtronics was so excited for its debut compilation that he had to release a few tracks early. Ahead of the December 11th release of Cyclops Recordings‘ highly anticipated Boot Camp compilation, the dubstep star dropped the curtain on “High Knees Headquarters,” one of the record’s three chapters. The portion …

Kaskade shares second single ahead of ‘Rocket League Season 2’ EP, ‘Solid Ground’ – Dancing Astronaut

by: Mitchell Rose Dec 8, 2020 Ahead of his forthcoming EP, Kaskade has shared his second single for Rocket League Season 2. The arcade-inspired “Solid Ground” follows Kaskade’s “Flip Reset” with WILL K., named after a popular Rocket League maneuver. Monstercat has yet to share the date for Kaskade’s debut EP on the label, but …