St. Vincent says there’s been “a tectonic shift” on her new album

St. Vincent has given an update on her next studio album, revealing that Stevie Wonder has inspired her new material. The musician – aka Annie Clark – released her latest record, the acclaimed ‘Masseduction’, back in 2017, before sharing a piano-led reworked version with ‘MassEducation’ the following year. In a new interview with Mojo, Clark …

Excision’s Subsidia Releases “Dusk” Vol. 2 Compilation With 20 New Songs

Subsidia is wasting no time, releasing its second sequel compilation just two weeks after the last. Night Vol. 2 released December 1 and is quickly followed by Dusk Vol. 2, out today, featuring 20 new songs by fresh faces and new names. Featured in the newest compilation are names like Kaivon, Notixx, YDG, and Sam Lamar, but also …

GRiZ Assembles Massive GRiZMAS Stream Lineup Featuring Zeds Dead, Claude VonStroke, More

Christmas came early, thanks to GRiZ and his stacked 12 Days of GRiZMAS series, which is returning bigger and better than ever this holiday season. Taking place virtually on Twitch this year, the charity festival event series is already underway. With a packed schedule ahead through December 23rd, the series is bringing together the biggest names in dance music. …

Subtronics deploys inaugural ‘Boot Camp’ compilation via freshly-formed Cyclops Recordings – Dancing Astronaut

by: Jessica Mao Dec 15, 2020 In commemorative fashion, Subtronics has christened the official launch of his label, Cyclops Recordings, with the unveiling of its inaugural 19-track compilation Boot Camp. Featuring an onslaught of electronic contributions from LEVEL UP, Leotrix, Al Ross, Akeos, Syzy, and the head honcho himself, the debut observes more than 20 …

Electronic composer Pauline Anna Strom has died

Pauline Anna Strom has died at the age of 74. The San Francisco-based electronic artist’s label, RVNG Intl., confirmed the news in a statement issued yesterday (December 14). No cause of death has yet been given. Strom announced her first album in 30 years, ‘Angel Tears In Sunlight’, last month. Writing on social media, RVNG …

EDM.com’s Best of 2020: Industry Leaders

This year, the team at EDM.com is proud to publish four installments of “Best of 2020” coverage: Industry Leaders, Performances, Music Producers, and Songs. Oftentimes, end-of-year coverage offered by the music industry’s vast pool of publications is limited to its artists and performers. In order to honor the extraordinary work of the music community’s unsung people and …

Barcelona venue conducts concert experiment after same-day COVID-19 tests – Dancing Astronaut

by: Dancing Astronaut Staff Dec 15, 2020 An experiment based on same-day COVID-19 screening was conducted in Barcelona on December 12, as infection disease experts and event promoters test new approaches for live concerts and cultural events. The study took place at Barcelona’s Apolo Theater, where 500 volunteering participants who’d previously passed an antigen test …

Eminem’s fans are convinced he’s dropping a new album on Friday

Eminem fans are convinced that the rapper is dropping a new album this Friday (December 18) after a series of hints began appearing online. The rapper previously surprised fans with the release of January’s ‘Music To Be Murdered By’, but a number of signs now point towards Eminem potentially dropping ‘Music to be Murdered By …

NOISIA, Andy C, More to Perform at Hospitality On The Beach 2021: See the Full Lineup

As countries around the world begin the process of delivering vaccinations to their citizens, concertgoers have already begun planning their returns to the festival life. This applies to organizers too, and as more vaccines are delivered, a return to live music in 2021 grows more likely each day. Looking to next summer, Hospital Records has announced …

Brownies & Lemonade, IHEARTCOMIX to present LA Gives Back telethon benefit featuring sets from A-Trak, Madeon, and more – Dancing Astronaut

by: Farrell Sweeney Dec 15, 2020 On December 17, Brownies & Lemonade and IHEARTCOMIX will partner for LA Gives Back, a 24-hour global telethon, all proceeds from which will help the homeless. Broadcasting exclusively from Twitch, the benefit features a diverse roster of artists who will either appear or perform at the virtual event. Notably, …