Joseph Ray releases cinematic sophomore EP ‘300 Below’ via Big Beat Records

by: Austria Masim May 14, 2021 Joseph Ray, better known as a founding member of veteran UK electronic group, NERO, has released his sophomore solo EP titled 300 Below via Big Beat Records. The ethereal melodic techno and bass extended play follows Ray’s solo debut and double single, Room 1.5 / Chem-EX, which landed on …

Porter Robinson Debuts At #1 On Billboard Charts With Sophomore Album, “Nurture”

Last week on the Billboard Dance/Electronic Charts, Porter Robinson dominated with twelve out of fourteen tracks from his new album, Nurture, making the list. Thus, it’s no surprise that on this week’s charts, the album debuted at #1, as well. Nurture is also notable as the first #1 debut on the Billboard Dance/Electronic Albums chart of …

Saturday Night Session 049: Ilan Bluestone reflects on his career defining moments and journey to his sophomore album release, ‘Impulse’ – Dancing Astronaut

by: Farrell Sweeney May 8, 2021 Few moments are more sacred than the reprieve Saturday night provides from the daily grind of school and work. Its importance is meant to be emphasized, and thus, a feature dedicated to “doing the night right” was born. Saturday Night Sessions are set around energizing mixes meant to get …

Armin van Buuren and Maor Levi press play on sophomore co-project, ‘Divino’ – Dancing Astronaut Armin van Buuren and Maor Levi press play on sophomore co-project, ‘Divino’

by: Austria Masim Apr 25, 2021 After delivering a multitude of releases under the Armada Music umbrella in recent years, Maor Levi has aligned with Armin van Buuren to unseal “Divino.” Designated as van Buuren’s “tune of the week” during episode 1013 of A State Of Trance, “Divino,” features a lofty culmination of Levi’s progressive basslines …

Porter Robinson Achieves Grandeur And Grace On Sophomore Album, “Nurture”

My thoughts thus far on the Porter Robinson singles released from Nurture have been “good, not great.” As so many, the shadow of Worlds was too powerfully lurking the back of my mind. A mix of nostalgia and such intense reverence for the album since 2014, coupled with the many live shows I’ve seen of it and the …

Porter Robinson Embraces Change on Brilliant Sophomore Album, “Nurture”: Listen

Porter Robinson is often lauded as one of the most influential electronic music producers of his generation. His debut album Worlds has become a cornerstone of modern dance music since its 2014 release, with many artists still drawing inspiration from the seminal LP to this day. Today, Robinson has triumphantly returned with his feverishly anticipated …

MitiS Channels Inspiration from Quarantine on Sophomore Album: “It Was Easy to Feel Sad, Lost, or Confused”

Since first launching his project in 2012, MitiS has developed a loyal fanbase through his meticulous approach to electronic music production and emotional messages he shares within his music. The Pennsylvania native’s debut album ‘Til The End arrived alongside praise from both fans and critics alike. Since its release, MitiS has continued on a hot streak of …

Must-stream: MitiS shares long-awaited sophomore LP, ‘Lost’

by: Ariel King Apr 9, 2021 After outlining Lost‘s sonic stencil with a handful of pre-album singles—“Try,” “Homesick,” and “Hurt“—MitiS is now adding color to it with the release of his long-awaited sophomore LP. Ophelia Records‘ third label LP, Lost intertwines pop-dance and melodic bass across a dozen inclusions. MitiS, real name is Joseph Torre, …

Ranger Trucco’s Sophomore EP ‘Pretty Girls’ Launches on Space Yacht [LISTEN]

Ranger Trucco continues building his name as a tech house up-and-comer with his latest EP, Pretty Girls. Released on Space Yacht, the project adds two new tracks, “Pretty Girls” and “The Giver,” to Ranger Trucco’s growing discography. “Pretty Girls” is an ode to party girls everywhere. The song pairs an infectious beat, memorable lyrics and tech-y …

Lane 8 enrolls the year’s sophomore quarter on his ‘Spring 2021 Mixtape’ [Stream] – Dancing Astronaut Lane 8 enrolls the year’s sophomore quarter on his ‘Spring 2021 Mixtape’ [Stream]

by: Ross Goldenberg Mar 16, 2021 The man-made calendar isn’t commissioned with starting each of the four seasons—Lane 8 is, and Dancing Astronaut‘s 2020 Artist of the Year is locking in his first mixtape of 2021 and initiating the temperature’s skyward trend just four days ahead of its true cyclical onset. In tandem with Lane 8’s …