Madeon to headline experimental music and art festival, ‘wwFest: VALORANT’ – Dancing Astronaut

by: Sami Weisband Jan 12, 2021 Crown Channel and Riot Games have officially announced wwFest: VALORANT, an experimental music and art festival that will feature dance performances, contemporary street artists, and full sets from the likes of Dancing Astronaut’s 2020 Breakout Artist of the Year Moore Kismet, ARMNHMR, Ookay, WHIPPED CREAM, and headliner, Madeon. Speaking …

The 1975 cancel entire 2021 touring schedule due to ongoing pandemic

The 1975 have announced the cancellation of their entire touring schedule for 2021 due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The band were set to play a number of rescheduled dates at venues including London’s Finsbury Park and San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park this year, but say that the cancellation is the “best course of action” …

Zedd Teases Collaboration With Virtual Riot

Have you ever wondered what a collaboration between Zedd and Virtual Riot might sound like? Same here. Earlier today, we reported on a new remix—produced and shared by Virtual Riot—of Zedd and Kesha‘s “True Colors,” which appeared as the titular track of the former’s sophomore studio album in 2015. Virtual Riot, one of bass music’s …

Dr. Fauci says concerts can return fall 2021 given ‘if everything goes right’ – Dancing Astronaut

by: Jessica Mao Jan 12, 2021 The reopening timeline for the live events industry has been the subject of concern since the beginning of the pandemic, which toppled businesses, venues, and concerts sector-wide. Now, Dr. Anthony S. Fauci has given the public a predicted estimation for the scene’s return. In a conference held by the …

Family of Beach Slang’s James Alex respond to accusations of emotional abuse

The family of Beach Slang frontman James Alex has responded to accusations of emotional abuse made against him by the band’s former manager, Charlie Lowe. Last week on Twitter, Lowe alleged that she had endured “constant emotional, psychological & narcissistic abuse from James Alex for years”. She also claimed that she had been diagnosed with …

Armin van Buuren reveals all-time A State Of Trance Top 1000 list

Today, less than two weeks before the broadcast of the hotly anticipated 1000th episode of A State Of Trance on January 21, Armin van Buuren has unveiled an incredible 950 tracks of the all-time A State Of Trance Top 1000. The Top 1000 list will also take center stage during a seven-day-long A State Of Trance Top 1000 stream that will start counting down to the milestone episode of Armin van Buuren’s weekly radio show when the broadcast of episode 999 ends …

Joseph Capriati’s Injuries are “Not Life-Threatening” After Stabbing by Father

Following the stabbing of Joseph Capriati over the weekend, the famed Italian DJ’s management confirmed that his injuries “are not life-threatening.” Parallel shared a statement via Facebook in which the company thanked fans for sending their love to Capriati, who was stabbed by his father on January 9th, 2021. The renowned electronic music producer, who lives and works …

Eddie Van Halen to be honoured with new range of guitars

The late Eddie Van Halen will have a new range of nine guitars made in his honour by the company he helped found and name, EVH. The reimagined 5150 series, set to be released in early 2021, comprises guitars that have been designed for speed and comfort, supporting Van Halen’s signature “tapping” technique. They’ll arrive …

UPDATE: Joseph Capriati’s Injuries Are “Not Life-Threatening”

Joseph Capriati‘s management team has given a reassuring update following his recent hospitalization — he’s going to be ok. The DJ was staying with his family in Caserta, Italy on Friday night when he got into a heated fight with his father, who reportedly grabbed a kitchen knife and stabbed Capriati in the chest. The wound affected …

Five Drum & Bass Artists to Watch in 2021

Though COVID-19 threw a wrench in plans for all things music-related last year, the #DNB2020 movement, spurred by drum & bass’ rising and established talent, still proved to be an important one.  Last year saw some of drum & bass’ brightest new artists step into the spotlight. Artists such as Justin Hawkes (fka Flite), REAPER, and …