Porter Robinson nominated for Artist of the Year at the MTVu Woodies
Producer-auteur, Porter Robinson, had an impressive 2014. An ambitious album, an even more ambitious tour, Robinson's past 12 months have been highlight reel worthy. Although The Grammys failed to acknowledge Porter or his paradigm-shifting 'Worlds,' MTV's Woodies has given the young producer a proper nod as one of the year's best artists. Porter is in contention an eclectic and star-studded roster of talent that includes J. Cole, Sam Smith, Charli XCX, Run the Jewels, and FKA Twigs.
Sebastien Benett – Casbah (Original Mix) [Free Download]
Parisian talent, Sebastien Benett, brings his rock and drummer background to the front of his latest original output, "Casbah." Utilizing festival-friendly electro house with some Middle Eastern accents, "Casbah," wastes no time identifying with the big room paradigm. Gritty saws churn alongside chugging percussion while squeaky-clean synthwork liven the energy up with an Arabian aesthetic.
DA Exclusive: Galantis release their ‘Seafoxchella Live Set’
One of the most buzzed about sets at this year's Coachella Arts and Music Festival came at the hands of Christian Karlsson and Linus Eklow, the pop dance phenoms behind the newly-formed Galantis. Dubbed 'Seafoxchella,' their live debut blurred the lines between pop hooks and crisp electro, pushing the envelope of the live electronic paradigm. Living up to their well-deserved hype, the duo stunned crowds with an expertly crafted hour long set, complete with live controllers, gorgeous visuals and tantalizing melodies all designed to capture and captivate an audience eager to see something different. Exclusively through Dancing Astronaut, Galantis have released their hour-long live debut for those of us unlucky enough to have missed it live and anyone seeking to relive the magic one more time.