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.
Guy J – Vaga / We Do It Best
Guy J, an Israeli producer we've seen steamrolling forward in 2012 with the launch of his Lost & Found imprint (under megastar John Digweed's Bedrock label), is out with his second release on the infant imprint. The two tracks "Vaga" and "We Do It Best" show, as always, Guy's genre-spanning and melodic production style that lies somewhere in the midst of pure progressive house, tech house, and trance sensibilities. He's
Governors Island double header: tickets still available to Digweed and Tenaglia, Thomas Gold
Summer might be coming to a close but it's not over yet, which means we can still enjoy outdoor venues like Governor's Island. This weekend the island is hosting not one but two events -- making it the perfect time for a double header. John Digweed & Danny Tenaglia will be conducting the madness on Saturday and Thomas Gold will be doing the same on Sunday.
Guy J – Lost & Found (Original Mix)
Guy J launches his record label with the release of "Lost & Found," a soothing and melodic progressive house offering. After the success of two artist albums on John Digweed’s Bedrock Record, and now the launch of his Lost and Found Records, Guy J has quickly become a stand out act to follow.
Where My Head’s At: Kunal’s DJ Mag Top 100 picks
Even though the DJ Mag Top 100 is essentially a popularity contest, we think everyone who loves dance music should vote. It's a great way to support your favorite DJs and engage in some spirited debate with fellow dance fans. In this editorial series, our editors list their five favorite CDJ technicians, and tell you what makes them so great.