Vegas nightlife continues to heat up, possible EDM Festival at MGM Grand in tow
We thought there were an insane number of residents in Las Vegas this year, but it seems 2013 will be even bigger. With the opening of LIGHT at Mandalay Bay and Hakkasan at the MGM Grand, booking DJs has become pricey and competitive
The Grammys announce 2013 nominees, Diplo receives Producer of the Year nod
Dance music's presence in last year's Grammy awards was undeniable, marking the first time a DJ had been nominated for the Best New Artist category. The DJs and producers who were big in our world had finally crossed over into mainstream relevance by way of Skrillex's five nominations and three wins. Although there doesn't seem to be any milestone entries this year, Diplo's nomination for Best Producer is an accolade that is long overdue. Only three highly-recognizable dance music artists were nominated in 2012, but this time around there's a much healthier selection. But does anyone know who the hell Al Walser is? or did we just get trolled by the Grammys?
DANCE (RED) SAVE LIVES this World AIDS Day – Live from Stereosonic, Melbourne 2012
This weekend at the Stereosonic Music Festival in Melbourne, Australia, Tiesto and a number of other big name dance music acts will be performing in celebration and honor of World AIDS Day and in collaboration with (RED) and the continued attempt to raise awareness for the transmission, treatment, and elimination of HIV around the world. Dancing Astronaut is lucky enough to host the live stream today, beginning at 3PM EST.
Calvin Harris calls out BBC Newsbeat for libelous broadcast, rejects notion of button pressing
BBC Newsbeat is the latest source to investigate the ongoing DJ button pressing debate, referring to Swedish House Mafia and Calvin Harris as sources in their latest report. Newsbeat has stated "Calvin Harris says he doesn't have a problem with prerecorded sets," and continued to disperse quotes in support. However, the superstar DJ has vehemently said otherwise, rejecting the broadcast for its libelous accusations.
The American Music Awards creates new category for Electronic Dance Music, David Guetta wins inaugural award
While the night was clearly defined by American pop culture, and a sweeping victory from US's primary export, Justin Beiber, last night's American Music Awards marked another milestone in electronic music's acceptance into the US consciousness. French-pop-house-auteur, David Guetta, took home the very first AMA for the category of Electronic Dance Music, stealing the limelight from fellow EDM-heavyweights, Calvin Harris and Skrillex. Regardless of the inevitable cries of popular culture co-opting and dumbing down the electronic sound, EDM's official recognition in many of the largest awards ceremonies in 2012 is a good thing. By bringing mainstream validation to what was once an underground phenomena it further validates something we've been saying all along - dance music is here to stay.
Calvin Harris feat. Ne-Yo – Let’s Go (Swanky Tunes & Hard Rock Sofa Remix)
Having been featured in a number of recent podcasts including R3hab's I Need R3hab and Deniz Koyu's Bongbastic, Swanky Tunes & Hard Rock Sofa's much anticipated remix of Calvin Harris' 'Let's Go' has finally been released. Unofficial rips have had fans a buzz, scouring forums and Youtube comments for a release date since its premiere at this year's Tomorrowland festival.