Watch Madeon’s Intimate Acoustic Fireside Performance for LA Gives Back

We’re running out of superlatives for Madeon. With each new song or performance, he seems to somehow one-up himself. After his fans were blown away by his recent set at Brownies & Lemonade and IHEARTCOMIX‘s recent “LA Gives Back” charity livestream, Madeon decided to upload his full performance. Fresh off his first-ever Grammy Award nomination for his …

US Congress passes COVID-19 stimulus bill that would make illegal streaming a felony

The US Congress has passed a COVID-19 stimulus bill that includes an anti-piracy proposal that would punish for-profit, illegal streaming services with felony penalties of up to 10 years in jail. Passed by Congress on Monday night (December 21), the US$900billion stimulus package will revive unemployment benefits and launch a round of $600 stimulus payments …

Destructo Announces Special New Year’s Day Sunrise Sermon DJ Set

Let’s be honest—there’s a chance that 2020’s hideousness will spill over into 2021. It’s a thought that we’re all trying to avoid in the name of optimism, but it very well may happen thanks to nationwide lockdowns that become more stringent by the hour. Before 2021 goes off the rails, though, Destructo is kicking off the year …

Good Morning Mix: Head back to Bayfront Park for Afrojack’s all-time Ultra 2014 performance – Dancing Astronaut

by: Ross Goldenberg Dec 21, 2020 There’s a considerable case to be made that, heading into 2014, Afrojack was plainly sitting in a class of his own. In the months building up to his sunset scheduling at Ultra that March, Afrojack was making preparations for his long-awaited debut album, piecing together Forget the World as …

Bono, Halsey & Pharrell Williams all cast in ‘Sing 2’

Bono, Halsey, Pharrell Williams are among those who’ve been announced as part of the cast for the forthcoming animated film, Sing 2, Variety reports. The sequel to 2016’s Sing is set for cinematic release in December 2021, and is produced by Illumination, the same studio behind the Despicable Me and The Secret Life of Pets franchises. Letitia Wright, …

Jinx Drops Wonky New Single, “Goblin”

We just named Jinx as one of our Top 40 Artists to Watch for 2021, so we’re incredibly glad we now have the opportunity to tell you about her newest song, “Goblin,” out on Underdog Records. As the name would suggest, the song oozes creepy vibes through synths and melodies, but also goes far into …

The Complete Edition of Daft Punk’s “TRON: Legacy” Soundtrack is Now on Apple Music and Spotify

In celebration of the 10th anniversary of TRON: Legacy, nine elusive tracks from Daft Punk‘s Grammy-nominated score have been added to a number of streaming services, including Apple Music and Spotify. The new releases add on to the original and make up “The Complete Edition” of the soundtrack. It’s worth noting that the newly added songs …

Congress passes COVID-19 relief bill with $15 billion in funding for independent venues – Dancing Astronaut

by: Rugby Scruggs Dec 21, 2020 On December 20, the United States Congress reached an agreement on a $900 billion relief package that, in addition to granting an individual payment of $600 to each qualifying American, will afford $15 billion to “venues, independent movie theaters, and cultural institutions.” Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said, “I’m …

“I want to see real change happen”

David Byrne has shared his hopes for a post-Donald Trump America, though admits it is “too early to celebrate”. Byrne was speaking as part of last week’s Big Read cover feature, around the release of his new Spike Lee-directed concert film American Utopia. READ MORE: David Byrne: “I have a little bit of hope. Not every …

Vote for Your Favorite Essential Dance Music Video at the Clubbing TV Awards, Presented by EDM.com

In early 2021, Clubbing TV will be broadcasting their third annual awards ceremony celebrating the best videos in dance music. For those unfamiliar with the channel, Clubbing TV is an international television station focused on the electronic music world. With live performances, music videos, industry discussions, and more, they now reach over 100,000,000 viewers across 50+ …