Smoky warehouses and deep grooves, Chris Malinchak and Gorgon City get RINSED in Brooklyn
Long before dance music exploded into the public eye, before festivals spanned two weekends and Soundcloud and Twitter defined our listening habits, electronic music was enjoyed in empty warehouses and dimly lit basements. A true underground movement, one that embodied both the seedy underbelly of urban culture and an unwavering dedication to music discovery, dance music was enjoyed without the glitz and glamour that has become synonymous with EDM today. Despite the socialites of New York City's recent adoption of dance music into upscale clubs throughout Manhattan, there still exists a vibrant and healthy underground scene --one that is tucked far away from sparkling champagne bottles and beautiful hostesses, housed instead in illegal warehouses in nearby Brooklyn. Last Friday, this is where Gorgon City would make their New York City debut and Chris Malinchak would spin his sugary-sweet disco in a dingy, smoke-filled room.
Editorial: Copyright infringement and the electronic music industry; a shocking lack of creative integrity
Incase you were living somewhere other than the internet over the past couple of weeks, the electronic dance community has not taken lightly to the recent reports of prolific pop producer Will.i.am and his unwarranted use of Arty & Mat Zo’s “Rebound.” But with serial accusations behind him and a burgeoning call for justice in the face of creative integrity, dance music’s popular outreach looks to be called into question once again. The accused has made his excuses, but with calls to formal action and a long list of alleged victims mounting, Dancing Astronaut explores the legal qualms closer to home for electronic dance music.
A club, a brand, an American re-imagining? How Ministry of Sound shook Europe and beyond
We live in an age of icons - some physical, others conceptual. Before the dots and LED mouse-heads, the regal crest of a crowned-disco ball reigned king of European club land, its court aptly named Ministry of Sound. With their club now causing emotive stirs from some of the world’s most iconic artists and SFX jesting at interest in their globally renowned brand values, their impending plans for North American expansion have never been more relevant to the wider global industry. For Europe, it has been one of the most powerful brands of clubbing to date. For America, an upheaval in its clubbing paradigm may finally be around the corner.
Marquee releases compilation album, brings the nightlife experience to your stereo
The iconic Marquee nightlife brand continues its dominance of the nightlife scene with the release of its first compilation series. The 2-disc compilation showcases the production efforts of over thirty producers and stays true to the club's always impressive bookings. Clocking in with 36 tracks from Tiesto, Hardwell, Dannic, Ferry Corsten, EDX and more, there is no shortage of riveting builds and thunderous drops here. Progressive and electro focused, Marquee's first foray into the compilation game is as immaculate and grandiose as the clubs themselves, lending itself to the high energy, party atmosphere the brand is known for.
Dancing Astronaut presents; Space Food Vol. 1 [40k Giveaway]
Well, Astronauts, we've come a long way and have you to thank. In celebration of reaching 40,000 Facebook fans, we've compiled a massive bootleg pack featuring exclusives from some of our favorite artists - all free, all yours. With the introduction of Space Food Vol. 1, we aimed to provide a healthy zero gravity diet agreeable to any palate.