The 2020 Hyundai Mercury Prize has released its ‘Albums of the Year’ shortlist. 12 albums are nominated, including releases by Stormzy (pictured), Kano, Georgia, Moses Boyd, Dua Lipa, Laura Marling and Charli XCX. Read...
by: Rachel Narozniak Jul 22, 2020 pinterest The wait for J. Cole‘s next studio effort, The Fall Off, will persist for the foreseeable future, but the quick-witted rapper won’t make listeners wait too long...
by: Rachel Narozniak Jul 22, 2020 pinterest Over the past few weeks, electronic artists have celebrated the musical contributions of black artists by compiling ORBIT: AMPLIFY playlists. The playlists have succinctly spotlit productions from black artists...
by: Sophie Bress Jul 22, 2020 pinterest As protesters across the nation continue to take to the streets to take a stand against police brutality and systemic racism, many celebrities and musicians are also...
by: Rachel Narozniak Jul 22, 2020 pinterest “Giving out gifts like Santa,” a line from Drake‘s latest, “Only You,” is an apt descriptor of the self-proclaimed 6 God’s release activity of late. With his...
by: Josh Stewart Jun 19, 2019 pinterest With Diplo’s signature Mad Decent Block Party just a month away, fresh material from the EDM goliath’s very own dancehall collective, Major Lazer, serves as a warm...
by: Chris Stack Jul 22, 2020 pinterest Liberian vocalist Jels Quiah has shared a remix of his previously released single, “Unction,” featuring Ice Prince and Karl Wolf and produced by Walshy Fire. This time...
by: Rugby Scruggs Jul 21, 2020 pinterest The biggest act in bass music has returned for yet another heavy-hitting collaboration. Basketball legend, international superstar, and Lost Lands special guest Shaquille O’Neal has teamed up...
by: Ross Goldenberg Jul 21, 2020 pinterest When Afrojack and SAYMYNAME divvy up production duties, it’s a meeting between the godfathers of dirty Dutch and hard trap. In their debut go-around in 2017, they...
by: Harry Levin Jul 19, 2020 pinterest 5 Under 15k is a feature on Dancing Astronaut dedicated to spotlighting talented up-and-coming and largely undiscovered artists who we believe deserve more exposure. Each edition highlights five...
