Dr Dre returns to the studio with ‘Detox’ update after suffering brain aneurysm

Dr Dre has returned to the studio to continue work on his fabled album ‘Detox’, days after he was discharged from hospital following treatment for a brain aneurysm. The rapper and producer was taken to the intensive care unit at Los Angeles’ Cedars-Sinai Hospital on Monday last week (January 4), after suffering a suspected brain aneurysm. …

Martin Garrix Releases ID-Filled Tomorrowland NYE Mix on Apple Music

Although most of us weren’t able to check out a concert or drunkenly stumble around the city spend quality time with our friends for New Year’s Eve, plenty of artists and organizers hosted virtual events to provide a safe way to celebrate. One notable event came from the festival giant Tomorrowland. Those who might have …

Dancing Astronaut celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day [Playlists] – Dancing Astronaut

by: Rachel Narozniak Jan 18, 2021 Over the past year, producers in the dance space have paid homage to the musical contributions of Black artists and other artists of color by curating respective ORBIT: AMPLIFY Playlists for Dancing Astronaut. In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we have compiled ORBIT: AMPLIFY Playlists from Walshy Fire, …

Vampire Weekend’s Chris Baio releases two tracks from new album ‘Dead Hand Control’

Vampire Weekend bassist Chris Baio has released two new singles from his forthcoming album just weeks before it is set to arrive. The two singles, title track ‘Dead Hand Control’ and ‘Take It From Me’, mark the third and fourth songs lifted from Baio’s third LP, due out January 29 through Glassnote. Baio described ‘Dead …

Bandsintown Introduces Live Music Streaming Service

Bandsintown has introduced a new streaming service focused on exclusive livestreamed performances. Dubbed Bandsintown Plus, the new program will give subscribers access to over 25 virtual concerts each month. The service costs $9.99 a month and each show will be exclusive to subscribers. In addition to the performances, the platform will host members-only Q&A sessions and interviews …

Nitti Gritti and RUNN team up for explosive collaboration, ‘Where I Belong’ – Dancing Astronaut

by: Sami Weisband Jan 17, 2021 Joining forces with dance music’s favorite vocalist RUNN, Nitti Gritti has delivered yet another volcanic release,”Where I Belong.” The bass titan teased the track for more than six months after originally premiering it during his Beyond Wonderland livestream in June 2020. Released via Proximity, the record departs from his …

Iced Earth guitarist Jon Schaffer arrested for storming the US Capitol

Jon Schaffer, a member of heavy metal band Iced Earth, has been arrested for his participation in the US Capitol riots earlier this month. As the Wall Street Journal reports, Schaffer has been charged with engaging in violence in a restricted building and disorderly conduct, among other crimes. Indystar reports he faces six charges in …

Lindsey Stirling and Mako Weave a Bittersweet Tale of Healing on “Lose You Now”

For close to a decade, Lindsey Stirling has been weaving her masterful violin melodies with electronic beats to create a unique sound that’s propelled her to the forefront of the crossover scene. Wasting no time in 2021, she’s teamed up with Mako to release their collaborative single, “Lose You Now.” In addition to the song’s release, fans …

Dash Berlin convenes with fans-turned-producers ANG for new single, ‘Firefly’ – Dancing Astronaut

by: Farrell Sweeney Jan 17, 2021 Dash Berlin has teamed up with ANG for a euphoric new single, “Firefly.” The one-off takes takes Berlin back to his bigroom/trance roots, culminating in a release that will appeal to old and new Dash Berlin fans alike. ANG is an up-and-coming Mexican duo, and “Firefly” marks the trio …

“He wanted to control my talent”

Darlene Love has reflected on working with Phil Spector following the news of his death earlier today. The music producer, who was serving 19 years to life in prison for the murder of Lana Clarkson, died yesterday (January 16) after reportedly relapsing in his recovery from coronavirus. Love worked with Spector in the early ‘60s, …