International Women’s Day: The Women Making Waves in Electronic Music
In celebration of International Women's Day, we are highlighting some of the best and brightest international female DJs. Oftentimes underepresented in the industry, women in dance music have an uphill battle in the male-dominated EDM industry, but their voice (and their music) grows louder with every passing day. From mainstage headliners, to queens of the underground, to tastemaking icons, the females in electronic music continue gain momentum with some of the most-talented, forward-thinking, and exciting artists in the industry today.
Health concerns force W&W to cancel June tour dates
We have just gotten word that due to concerns for Willem van Hanegem's health, W&W will be canceling the remainder of their June tourdates. Willem has been suffering from heart and lung complications and was ordered to be grounded throughout the month of June by his doctor. Thankfully a full and healthy recovery is anticipated and some tour dates will be rescheduled.
Dancing Astronaut’s Top 25 Underground Artists of 2012: 25-16
The underground had a big year in the US in 2012 and we only felt it appropriate to highlight some of these amazing artists independently from potentially bigger or more commercial artists in the dance music world today. We considered the year these artists have had in terms of production, live sets, and overall influence. We also generally picked artists we love and admire; artists we feel are extremely important to pushing electronic music forward. This list of 25 names includes legends and young guns alike, but we can assure you that every single one of these artists is incredibly talented and is well worth a listen or a trip to a club for a live set.
Dance music historian Bill Brewster weighs in on ‘EDM’ debate
Adding to the list of opinions on the recent "what is EDM?" debate, dance music historian Bill Brewster --a man most well known for his book with Frank Broughton Last Night A DJ Saved My Life -- recently weighed in with quite some impactful and telling words.