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At the end of July, UK duo Koven debuted their third Monstercat single of 2018, “Voices.” “Voices” had been in the works for some time. In mid-May, Koven’s Katie Boyle popped up on Monstercat’s social media in a video, asking fans to submit vocal samples for a forthcoming song. She gave an example of the kind of material the duo… Continue reading Koven talks working with 100 fan-submitted vocal samples for ‘Voices’ [Q&A]
i_o continues to build his techno regime with each powerful new release. Fresh off an impressive two-track EP, the producer has been cooking up a sassy tongue-in-cheek track called “Not Techno.” He gave DA some insight into the track, along with his thoughts on today’s techno scene, in the Q&A below. What statement are you making with a song… Continue reading i_o invites you to his warehouse with ‘Not Techno’ [Q&A]
Tim Schaufert and CASHFORGOLD have collaborated on more than a dozen songs since they began releasing tracks together last spring. The German producer’s and Detroit songstress’ styles come together brilliantly from across the sea, blending into a glowing atmosphere that’s simultaneously ethereal and eerie. From last November’s “Gold” to July’s “Awake,” the duo demonstrate a perfect mastery of… Continue reading Premiere: Tim Schaufert & CASHFORGOLD – Always High [Q&A]
Xan Griffin has been producing music for nine years — half of his life. When he was just 9 years old, the young music enthusiast being creating his own compositions. He loved the idea of concept-style arrangements and swore to himself that when he honed his craft, he’d work on a large-scale project based around… Continue reading Xan Griffin unveils the story behind his conceptual ‘Zodiac’ album [Interview]
Monstercat Breaking barriers and pushing the dance music envelope since its inception in 2011, Canadian independent label Monstercat is Dancing Astronaut’s Label of the Year. For the past six years, Monstercat has paved the way for listeners to discover dozens of new artists, garnering a massive following along the way. Led by a boundary-pushing team, 2017 proved to be… Continue reading Dancing Astronaut proudly presents the 2017 label of the year
James Rockhill, known to the music world as Kove, has been taking the drum & bass world by storm since his beginnings as an artist in 2012. In the five years since his debut, Rockhill's sound has morphed and transformed as he's honed his sound. He's toyed with house music for singles like "Jericho" and "Comin' On… Continue reading Kove goes back to his roots with new EP, shares exclusive ‘Dig It’ [Interview]
Since his debut earlier this year, mysterious producer Krayysh has consistently hypnotized listeners with his dark, experimental style. All of his hard work has led him to the release of a thrilling inaugural EP, Talk To Me, which came out on Nov. 17. The EP consists of four originals, wrapped up by Mat Zo’s remix of “Talk To Me.” The… Continue reading Krayysh releases stunning debut EP, ‘Talk To Me’
Australian artist Just A Gent has been producing since his pre-teen years, evidenced by his compellingly composed pieces of music that transcend genre classifications. His diverse musical interests have led him to flip songs of all genres over the years — from Illenium to Whitney Houston — all while sporting a spiffing suit and top hat. Just last month, he released a wistful melodic dubstep… Continue reading Just A Gent talks style evolution, creative process [Interview]
The relationship between Slander and Kayzo goes back many years. A simple Google search reveals that while their two-track Monstercat EP is out in full on Oct. 27, their first musical collaborations date back to 2012, when all three of them were just getting started in the dance music scene. Derek Anderson and Scott Land, who make up Slander, were local DJs… Continue reading Slander discuss new EP with Kayzo, ‘Dilapidation Celebration’ [Interview]
Make no mistake: Gammer’s love of hardcore music is here to stay, as is his production of the genre. But like with any form of artistry, the multi-faceted producer is working to expand his sound and has been dabbling in other types of music production this year. His latest, “Let’s Get Crunk,” steps boldly into the… Continue reading Gammer releases fiery new dubstep track, ‘Let’s Get Crunk’ [+ Interview]
Robyn Elizabeth Dexter 