Good Morning Mix: #DanceAway2020 with Carl Cox’s New Year’s Eve set – Dancing Astronaut

by: Austria Masim Jan 7, 2021 Though New Year’s Eve 2020 is in the rearview, the party continues with playback of Carl Cox‘s flourishing set from Melbourne, Australia as part of Beatport x Absolut‘s virtual New Year’s Eve event, #DanceAway2020. The livestream, which broadcast for more than 20 consecutive hours around the globe, was followed …

Listen to 100 gecs’ remix of Linkin Park’s ‘One Step Closer’

100 gecs have offered their take on Linkin Park‘s classic ‘One Step Closer’ as part of the 20th anniversary celebrations of the nu metal band’s debut album, ‘Hybrid Theory’. READ MORE: Mike Shinoda on writing an album on Twitch, 20 years of ‘Hybrid Theory’ and Chester Bennington’s voice On their version, 100 gecs’ Dylan Brady and …

Dr. Dre Reportedly in Stable Condition After Suffering Brain Aneurysm

Legendary rapper/producer Dr. Dre is reportedly in stable, lucid condition, but remains in the ICU after suffering from a brain aneurysm on Monday. Currently, he’s hospitalized at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, where doctors are investigating the cause of his bleeding. Despite the serious condition, 55-year-old Andre Romelle Young remains optimistic and in good …

MONXX Teases Trippy Music Video for “Wonkaholic” at NYE Drive-In Show

End-of-the-year concerts are some of the biggest celebrations of the year as NYE looms, and MONXX made his most recent show one to remember. While taking the stage on December 30th alongside Zomboy, ATLiens, and Jykl & Hyde, the UK-born producer debuted the music video for his fan-favorite tune “Wonkaholic.” On January 4th, MONXX uploaded …

Slowthai taps A$AP Rocky for ‘MAZZA’ ahead of sophomore album’s release – Dancing Astronaut

by: Jessica Mao Jan 7, 2021 UK rapper slowthai gears up for his sophomore album TYRON with its latest offering, “MAZZA.” The hip-hop cut instates the inaugural collaboration between the Northampton-bred artist and A$AP Rocky, who takes on the latter half of the track. TYRON will be available February 5 on Method/AWGE/Interscope. Featuring production from …

Viagra Boys drop upbeat album cut ‘Girls & Boys’

Viagra Boys have released another satirical cut from their brand new album ‘Welfare Jazz’, a rhetoric track entitled ‘Girls & Boys’. Dropping today (January 8) to coincide with the release of the Swedish band’s sophomore album, ‘Girls & Boys’ was produced by Matt Sweeney (Bonnie “Prince” Billy, Run The Jewels), Justin and Jeremiah Raisen (Sky …

[Interview] Whales Collabs With Excision On New Subsidia Release, “The Last Time”

Yesterday, Subsidia started 2021 off strong with their Dawn: Vol. 2 compilation, featuring 18 beautifully melodic and devilishly heavy bass songs. At the top of the compilation was Whales & Excision featuring RIELL with their new track, “The Last Time.” We caught up with Whales to ask him some questions about the track and what he …

Here’s a Free Pack of 80’s-Inspired Synthwave Drum Samples

It’s no secret that synthwave has erupted in popularity in recent years. The genre has escaped the handcuffs of its confines in sci-fi soundtracks and video games, breaking into the mainstream with a synth-laden vengeance. To lend a hand to the growing number of electronic music producers taking on synthwave, BVKER has released an expansive sound …

Excision’s Subsidia Records starts off 2021 with ‘Dawn Vol. 2’ – Dancing Astronaut

by: Sami Weisband Jan 7, 2021 Though unable to tour or play any live, in-person shows for the better part of last year, Excision still managed to make 2020 bow down to him. Alongside the unveiling of his own label, Subsidia Records, the headbanging honcho revealed a mix as well as three new compilation albums. …

Sony Music is offering musicians the chance to train as music therapists

Sony Music UK is offering musicians the chance to train as music therapists with independent music therapy charity Nordoff Robbins. The charity runs the Master of Music Therapy programme, which lasts for two years and gives graduates the eligibility to apply to the Health and Care Professions Council for registration as a music therapist. Sony …