Charlotte de Witte on Sexism and the ‘Female DJ’ Paradox: “It’s Incredibly Frustrating”

In a new interview, Charlotte de Witte has opened up about her perspective on gender inequality in the music industry. Speaking with GRAMMY.com, the Belgian techno superstar waxed poetic about a number of topics, including the paradoxical nature of the phrase “female DJ.” de Witte called the diction “incredibly frustrating” while also bemoaning the term “DJane.” “It is, …

UNIIQU3, TSHA, and more step up to remix Aluna’s debut solo LP, ‘Renaissance’

by: Dancing Astronaut Staff Jan 28, 2021 Last summer Aluna Francis planted her own flag in the sand when she embarked on her debut solo effort without longtime production partner George Reid. Appropriately titled Renaissance, the record reflected a rebirth of sorts for Aluna, capturing a potent blend of soca, dancehall, pop, and club-ready sounds …

Spotify granted patent that could monitor users’ speech to make music recommendations

Spotify has secured a patent which would allow it to use technology in order to monitor users’ speech and collect data so as to customise music recommendations. As Music Business Worldwide reports, the patent was approved earlier this month on January 12, after the streaming giant filed for it back in 2018. In its application, which …

Zedd Is Making His Live Television Acting Debut Tonight On Nickelodeon

Zedd is making his live television acting debut on Nickelodeon this week on The Substitute as he puts on a prosthetic mask and beard and confuses some kids. A synopsis of the show reads, “In this new hidden camera prank show, celebrities are transformed to go undercover as substitute teachers to surprise a class of …

Watch Alison Wonderland and Valentino Khan’s Electric “Anything” Music Video

This past November, Alison Wonderland and Valentino Khan teamed up for a deep house and electronic pop anthem called “Anything.” The harmonious pairing of these two titans captured the hearts of the dance community, earning the single a placement on the Triple J Hot 200. Although the release date of Malaa‘s official remix is currently undisclosed, …

Wenzday and Capozzi catalyze bass house chaos with the help of Lil Debbie on Confession’s ‘Bright Lights’

by: Rachel Narozniak Jan 28, 2021 After running laps on BIJOU‘s Do Not Duplicate Recordings, IN / ROTATION, Kannibalen, Pinnacle Collection, Night Bass, and AFTR:HRS, Wenzday’s road has led her to Tchami‘s Confession for a label debut that positions her alongside Capozzi. Though the combination of Wenzday and Capozzi is certainly sufficient when it comes …

Khruangbin share Knxwledge remix for ‘Dearest Alfred’

Khruangbin have shared two new music videos for their song, ‘Dearest Alfred’ – one for the original, and another for a new Knxwledge remix of the same track. Both music videos were created by The Kennedys, a tutored internship program held at creative agency Wieden+Kennedy London. To create the clip for the original version of …

New Artist Profile: Anni Pohto Merges Electronica and Indie Pop, Creating a Musical ‘Closure’ for Herself

Swedish singer and songwriter Anni Pohto is hardly a new artist in the strict sense of the word, but she’s new to Your EDm and we’re glad to have found her. Having already released two EPs and a number of singles since 2014. Her style normally walking the line between pop, ambient indie electronica and …

Zedd Went Undercover to Prank a Bunch of Kids on Nickelodeon’s “The Substitute”

World-renowned DJ and Grammy Award-winning music producer Zedd can now add another title to his illustrious résumé: actor. Zedd is set to appear on Nickelodeon‘s The Substitute, a hidden camera prank show that invites celebrities to go undercover as disguised substitute teachers and mess with students. Check out his announcement below as well as a preview of the …

Tchami talks ‘Year Zero,’ collaborating with Gaga, and more on Willy Joy’s ‘Back To Back’ podcast – Dancing Astronaut

by: Mitchell Rose Jan 28, 2021 Long-form features with house icon Tchami are hard to come by, but DJ-turned-interviewer Willy Joy recently hosted the future house maestro on his podcast Back To Back. The 70-minute conversation begins with talk about Tchami’s come up with DJ Snake and Malaa during their teenage years and the early …