“What are you going to do once you’re done with all this music stuff?” If you’re a musician, you’ve almost certainly been asked this question, whether by a journalist, friend or parent. It’s fair game—the demands of touring and releasing new material make it particularly difficult for full-time artists to maintain and pursue meaningful relationships …
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Anna Lunoe returns to Mad Decent with her first drop in a year, ‘Ice Cream’ – Dancing Astronaut
by: David Klemow Dec 2, 2020 It is always great to hear from Anna Lunoe. The beloved Aussie export has slowed down her typically packed schedule in recent years, becoming a mother of two, while still managing to keep a close ear to the streets. Only having turned in a couple of projects since last …
ESCPE – Cloud Walk
Out now through Gravitas Recordings, ESCPE’s new 6-track-EP, Cloud Walk. Presenting five solo productions and one collaboration with Axel Thesleff, Cloud Walk is a transcendental tapestry of sonics that is angelic as it is feel-good. The glitched out, upbeat vibes throughout the project at times feel like a summer day at the beach, while other …
“I’ve not been outspoken enough in the past”
Harry Styles has said he doesn’t think he’s “been outspoken enough in the past” in the ongoing fight against racial injustice. The ‘Fine Line’ pop star spoke out publicly in the wake of George Floyd’s death back in May, urging that “we must be anti-racist” in order to achieve real change within society. “I do …
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UK Government Accused of Intentionally Trying to Collapse Nightlife Sector
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) describes itself as the lobbying organization on behalf of the UK’s nightlife sector, a $66 billion industry and employer of 8% of Britain’s workforce. From a policy perspective, the organization relies on productive dialogue with government officials to advocate for the sector’s best interest, but with prolonged COVID-19 restrictions still in …
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Midnight Kids work their magic on picture-perfect revision of Zedd and Griff’s ‘Inside Out’ – Dancing Astronaut
by: Ross Goldenberg Dec 2, 2020 Midnight Kids categorically merit every ounce of recognition as the duo treks upwards towards top-line prestige, and this continues to be the case as Dylan Jagger Lee and Kyle Girard make their first movement since their first EP, The Lost Youth, debuted in May. Using the ensuing time to …
MOBS – Big World (GOLDHOUSE Remix)
Chicago based producer and DJ Goldhouse has produced, remixed and engineered for a whole host of global talent including Billie Eilish, MØ, Lady Gaga and Fleetwood Mac. Now he is back on the scene with another flashy flips, this time remixing Australian indie band MOBS and their single “Big World” off of their recently released …
Watch Hot Since 82 Perform Live DJ Set from a Hot Air Balloon
Hot off the heels of his scintillating Recovery LP, house music vet Hot Since 82 has taken his album to new heights. You’ll understand that pun in a moment. In celebration of Recovery, the renowned British dance music producer recently filmed a live performance from a hot air balloon. After saying what we all would say before …
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Pete Tong goes digital with orchestrally infused ‘Ibiza Classics’ live show – Dancing Astronaut
by: Josh Stewart Dec 1, 2020 Pete Tong is once again joining forces with Britain’s Heritage Orchestra for a rekindling of their famed Ibiza Classics show. The one-night event will take place at London’s O2 Arena on December 19, but will be brought to living rooms around the world via LIVENow’s streaming service. The acclaimed …
NICOLAS – TEST DRIVE
NICOLAS is a new act on the scene who is incredibly impressive. His debut single “Test Drive”embraces elements of synthwave/retrowave, while melding into the perfect amount of indie-r&b vocal to drive it’s distinction. The result is a captivating, edgy experience that immerses you in something vaguely familiar, but vastly different and entertaining at the same …