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TONG Asks 'Is It Real' with '90s Hip Hop-Laced House Heater - Dancing Astronaut : Dancing Astronaut
Fresh off winning both EDC Orlando’s Discovery Project and Toolroom’s remix competition, TONG continues her hot streak with “Is It Real,” a hip-house hybrid that proves why major labels have been paying attention.The Los Angeles-based, Chinese-born producer skillfully mines ’90s hip-hop energy for dancefloor gold, laying playful vocals over tech house fundamentals. Landing on Funky... <a class="view-article fast" href="https://dancingastronaut.com/2025/02/tong-asks-is-it-real-with-90s-hip-hop-laced-house-heater/">Read More ▸</a>
A Canadian Collision: MENEW, Dzeko and BYOR Cross Genre Lines on 'Never Us' - Dancing Astronaut : Dancing Astronaut
Leave it to Dzeko to spot dance potential in unlikely places. The Canadian producer, known for bridging pop and EDM with surgical precision, has turned fellow northerners MENEW’s rock foundations into festival fuel with “Never Us.”The original collaboration already proved Dzeko’s pop instincts correct, breaking onto U.S. dance radio with its melodic approach. But it’s... <a class="view-article fast" href="https://dancingastronaut.com/2025/02/a-canadian-collision-menew-dzeko-cross-genre-lines-on-never-us/">Read More ▸</a>
OMRI. Launches Collecting Dots with 'Mission Impossible' - Dancing Astronaut : Dancing Astronaut
Some artists launch labels out of necessity. OMRI. is launching one out of inevitability. After setting dance floors ablaze from Brooklyn Mirage to Burning Man’s playa, the Tel Aviv-bred selector is channeling his eclectic vision into Collecting Dots Records, with its debut release “Mission Impossible” landing January 31st. The track, which has already earned rotation... <a class="view-article fast" href="https://dancingastronaut.com/2025/01/omri-launches-collecting-dots-with-mission-impossible/">Read More ▸</a>
Above & Beyond's Third Act: The Launch of Anjunachill - Dancing Astronaut : Dancing Astronaut
After 25 years of building one of dance music’s most devoted communities, Above & Beyond is formalizing their relationship with ambient music through Anjunachill, a rebrand of their Reflections imprint that feels less like a business decision and more like a coming home for the trio. The journey to Anjunachill reads like electronic music mythology:... <a class="view-article fast" href="https://dancingastronaut.com/2025/01/above-beyonds-third-act-the-launch-of-anjunachill/">Read More ▸</a>
Insomniac Records Wraps 2024 with an Essential Compilation - Dancing Astronaut : Dancing Astronaut
Insomniac Records closes out 2024 with a compilation that shows exactly why they’ve become such a force in electronic music. Their 25-track ‘Best of’ collection captures what the label does best: releasing music that works both on massive festival stages and in intimate clubs. BLOND:ISH’s “Never Walk Alone” stands out as a perfect example. The... <a class="view-article fast" href="https://dancingastronaut.com/2025/01/insomniac-records-wraps-2024-with-an-essential-compilation/">Read More ▸</a>
Win 2 VIP tickets to Gryffin for New Year's Eve in San Francisco - Dancing Astronaut : Dancing Astronaut
In a city packed with NYE options, Eye Heart SF is bringing Gryffin to Fort Mason for a takeover that is shaping up to be the one event you don’t want to miss. The producer/multi-instrumentalist has built his reputation on being more than just another guy behind the decks, and he’s bringing that full live... <a class="view-article fast" href="https://dancingastronaut.com/2024/12/win-2-vip-tickets-to-gryffin-for-new-years-eve-in-san-francisco/">Read More ▸</a>
VANDIT Welcomes Alexion & JD Farrell's Latest Weapon - Dancing Astronaut : Dancing Astronaut
“Illusive Thoughts,” the new collaboration between Alexion and JD Farrell on VANDIT Alternative, is a masterclass in tension and release. The track builds from shadowy saw waves and rolling midbass into moments of pure euphoria, with hypnotic vocals threading through the mix like smoke. These two Southeast producers – Alexion with his cinematic flair and... <a class="view-article fast" href="https://dancingastronaut.com/2024/12/vandit-welcomes-alexion-jd-farrells-latest-weapon/">Read More ▸</a>
Beyond The Beats: Defected Chronicles Its House Legacy - Dancing Astronaut : Dancing Astronaut
Twenty-five years of house music history demands more than just another compilation album. Defected Records understands this, which is why their anniversary offering comes in the form of a stunning 12″ x 12″ hardback tome that feels as weighty as their influence on dance music. “DEFECTED: 25 YEARS IN THE HOUSE” isn’t your typical sanitized... <a class="view-article fast" href="https://dancingastronaut.com/2024/12/beyond-the-beats-defected-chronicles-its-house-legacy/">Read More ▸</a>
UnderLux x Future Joy Drop In with 'Just Breathe' - Dancing Astronaut : Dancing Astronaut
Future Joy’s journey is as unconventional as their sound. Started by saxophonist Zach Simms in 2018 before finding its final form when Emily Cooper joined in 2019, the duo has literally driven their way into dance music’s consciousness with their mobile RV stage, splitting time between Denver’s mile-high scene and St. Petersburg’s coastal vibes. Their... <a class="view-article fast" href="https://dancingastronaut.com/2024/12/underlux-x-future-joy-drop-in-with-just-breathe/">Read More ▸</a>