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Posted by: russt68 20th June 2009, 09:50 AM
Singer-turned-DJ Sonique's breast cancer has spread.
The former S'Express vocalist, who had a number one with It Feels So Good in 2000, was diagnosed with the disease last week.
She underwent surgery to remove a lump from her breast at a hospital in London's Harley Street on Monday - but was later told the devastating news that the disease has spread.
According to Sky News, doctors have confirmed the disease has now spread to lymph nodes under her arms, and possibly to her organs.
Sonique was undergoing further surgery on Friday.
Her agent Cath MacKenzie says, "As you would imagine she was very distressed. The surgeon doesn't feel he got all the cancer out. She is bearing up very well but yesterday was a difficult day when she heard the news."
from Yahoo.
Devastating news..... I saw Sonique DJing countless times throughout the 90s, and she's a really lovely lady... I wish her nothing but the very best. 
Posted by: RobDeMusicMan 20th June 2009, 02:51 PM
Yeah its not nice . She did some good songs. 
Posted by: Xylem 20th June 2009, 02:56 PM
Yeah I've read this elsewhere Hope she has a healthy recovery soon. I miss her music, loved Sky back then
Posted by: zenon 20th June 2009, 03:47 PM
I'm devastated to hear about it as well, it will be a miracle now if she beats it.
Posted by: gooddelta 20th June 2009, 04:02 PM
I'm incredibly sad to hear this...I wasn't a huge fan of her music, but regardless, she always seems like a very likeable person and it's a horrible thing for her to go through
I really hope a miracle does happen for her
Posted by: Pavel 20th June 2009, 06:16 PM
I read about it yesterday...am absolutely sad. She has so many good songs.
Posted by: Silver Rocket 21st June 2009, 12:21 PM
That's awful, she's only about 40 as well.
She DJ'd at a club in my town last year, I agree, really nice woman. I hope a miracle can help her pull through, cancer seems to have hit quite a lot of people in the public eye this year.
Posted by: FunMaker11 21st June 2009, 12:36 PM
No... I hope she recovers soon.
Posted by: Tom ScandiKay 22nd June 2009, 06:04 PM
I heard Sky on the radio today... very sad news
Posted by: slowdown73 26th June 2009, 10:17 PM
Very sad news indeed.
Posted by: Feel_The_Fever 1st July 2009, 02:09 AM
Hopefully the fact they operated and diagnosed her so quick will provide her with a strong chance of beating this terrible disease, im sure this is a very tough time for her and her family and friends but i hope she can beat it with time, i was never a huge fan of her music but i loved sky and she had a comeback all planned with a new single coming out in july before all this happened. Fingers croosed all will go well and she will get to release and perform her new material.
Posted by: Joao. 18th December 2009, 11:28 PM
BREAKING NEWS: From January 2010, Hard2beat will become Dance Nation!
This means that not only will we continue to bring you wicked new artists, but Dance Nation will also be live events, club nights, merchandise, a music store and an online community where YOURE in control.
Well be launching a brand new website very soon, packed full of videos, photos, interviews and the wicked new Dance Nation community! Cant wait? Well register your username right now at http://www.mydancenation.com and well let you know as soon as its live!
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I hope we get to hear a finished version of Platnum' Trippin
Posted by: Xy' 19th December 2009, 04:16 PM
Things started to go wrong with them when they became the Basshunternation.
Posted by: Joao. 13th January 2010, 03:39 PM
Aylar is currently in a secret location recording her debut single. She’s so excited to play you guys the track, and she’s offering the first exclusive play to you, the Dance Nation Crew!
What do you think of this news, are you ready for her transition from super babe to pop queen?! Let us know below!
So shes gone porn star to "actress" to singer! Should be interesting.
Posted by: LiamM 16th January 2010, 12:11 PM
Secret location? I can hardly imagine the paparazzi and crazy fans showing up to see her.
Posted by: FreeBit 17th January 2010, 12:39 PM
OMG, really?
Posted by: no1gagafan 17th January 2010, 04:28 PM
i used to fancy her 
Posted by: russt68 6th July 2010, 01:51 PM
Superclub Fabric looks to be the latest victim of the recession - rumours are spreading that it's gone into administration with the loss of up to 100 jobs.
I for one will be sad to see it go if only for the incredible mix CDs they release every month - some of these are thebest mix CDs ever released IMO.... sad news.
Posted by: 152chris 16th March 2011, 08:04 PM
After 15 years(!) and six albums(!!) I think we've probably made our collective point by now and that it's time to close the book and return to the library...
We've had, with you, the most unbelievable, epic and moving experience, stretching over years and tens of thousands of miles... joyful, exhilarating and empowering, we never for a moment thought an affair could last this long. Or be this powerful. Never thought for a moment that the end of this journey would be left to us either...
Quite naturally people grow, change and leave the things of youth behind them. You've not only brought us with you, but introduced us to y'children too! What're you like..?
The album 'The Dance Never Ends' was written and produced for you, as a thank you, but also as a goodbye.. the tour schedule has been particularly hectic as we attempt to visit as many territories as there are people who wanna see us.. And say thank you.
If I devoted the rest of my life to the task, I could NEVER thank you enough. I have memories that will still be with me in my next life.
But, like when writing a song, you always just 'know' when it's finished... this is and was the "Thank YOU And Goodbye' tour and to be truthful, I really hope you just pick up the ball of your life.. And RUN WITH IT!!
Once again, whether you bought or downloaded a cd, came to a show or told your mates about us... Whether from the beginning or just last week..
Thank you.
You'll be in my heart forever. Listen for my voice in future lifetimes, I only grow in your shadow, you're the sun to me.
One Love.
Maxi
http://www.faithless.co.uk/news.php?type_id=0
Posted by: 152chris 16th March 2011, 08:05 PM
Devastated.
Posted by: ScottyEm 16th March 2011, 11:00 PM
A real shame... I'm glad I got to see them live. Twice! Bloody amazing live act and have left behind one hell of a legacy!
Posted by: Shoat 16th March 2011, 11:04 PM
OH
Bit of a shocker, although admittedly as far as Faithless go I'm still very much stuck in 2006 - Bombs is HUGELY under-rated and Music Matters utterly BEAUTIFUL.
Posted by: Casey__ 16th March 2011, 11:57 PM
This is a shame. I absolutely love them. <3
Agree with Shoat, 'Music Matters' is utterly beautiful.
Posted by: Euphorique 17th March 2011, 12:15 AM
Music Matters was probably the last song I liked by them, but they were obviously past their peak even back then.
Posted by: Comme si de rein 17th March 2011, 12:26 AM
Awww.
Posted by: Bray 17th March 2011, 07:53 AM
I have to be totally honest and say I never really liked them apart from Insomnia but it's a shame they're splitting up. I always thought they'd just keep on going forever.
Posted by: richie 17th March 2011, 09:22 AM
Hmm, I had no idea they were still going. Impressive that they managed to make what amounted to really one song last over a 15 year career.
Moody intro
Maxi Jazz raps about nothing in particular
Cut the music
Maxi Jazz says something 'profound'
Sister Bliss plays a one-fingered refrain
Bring beats back in
Repeat to fade
Still, it means they can reform for the festival circuit in a few years to bigger crowds 
Posted by: Matt Aloud 17th March 2011, 11:04 AM
I blame Tesco!
Posted by: russt68 17th March 2011, 12:23 PM
The Dance was their best album - ever....and, as a fitting tribute, I thin they should release the best track, their best track in a decade, 'Sun To Me'... AWESOME track. Sad news.
Posted by: oda1 17th March 2011, 01:04 PM
Sad news indeed 
"The dance" is an excellent album by the way.
3 topics I started last year (as a well deserved tribute to one of the best electronic artists ever IMO)
http://www.buzzjack.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=111308&hl=faithless
http://www.buzzjack.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=115162&hl=faithless
http://www.buzzjack.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=116096&hl=faithless
Posted by: J∇RK 17th March 2011, 04:17 PM
YES YES YES. To All New Arrivals is the only Faithless album I own but it's fucking superb.
Posted by: chart wizard 17th March 2011, 05:54 PM
I did like Faithless actually, not a huge fan, I'd probably struggle to remember another song from them bar Insomnia admittedly, but still its a shame
Posted by: Mark. 17th March 2011, 08:21 PM
Shame, but they went out on top i suppose and left a great musical legacy.
Posted by: Mattias 17th March 2011, 10:13 PM
Shame. But if they feel it's finished, it's finished.
I only recently got into Faithless and I have 3 of their albums - Sunday 8PM, No Roots and Forever Faithless - The Greatest Hits. Not Going Home from The Dance is wonderful though, I want that album too!
A unique band.
Posted by: Arrs 17th March 2011, 10:31 PM
You stole my phrase.
It's the Tesco curse over here.
Anyway, SHAME, great fantastic group it was.
Posted by: Shoat 17th March 2011, 10:34 PM
Moody intro
Maxi Jazz raps about nothing in particular
Cut the music
Maxi Jazz says something 'profound'
Sister Bliss plays a one-fingered refrain
Bring beats back in
Repeat to fade
Still, it means they can reform for the festival circuit in a few years to bigger crowds
Yup, because 'Insomnia', 'Mass Destruction', 'Music Matters', 'Don't Leave', 'Bombs'... they all sounded exactly the same.
Posted by: Euphorique 17th March 2011, 10:54 PM
Lol exactly what I was thinking. Comparing Salva Mea to One Step Too Far to Muhammed Ali for example, and saying they follow the same formula is ridiculous.
Posted by: 152chris 18th March 2011, 12:51 AM
Insomnia is genuinely my favourite song ever created. Just SO amazing.
Posted by: richie 18th March 2011, 01:46 PM
Oh c'mon, I was kidding, of course they haven't done that for an entire career. Ok, 'Insomnia', 'Salva Mea', 'God is a DJ' and 'We Come 1' then...the hits that non-fans know about.
Posted by: russt68 18th March 2011, 02:30 PM
I will admit that a lot of Faithless stuff did sound very similar..... I always much preferred the music to Maxi's ramblings...... but, for any non-fans or casual listeners, you really should invest in The Dance - especially the '...Never Ends' remix bundle - it's cracking... and Sun To Me.... why this was only released as a single in, I think, Belgium.... bonkers - it's a huge stand-out track on the album.... in fact, I'd say it's my favourite Faithless song ever- and it sounds incredible on great speakers in a club or in the car - THAT bassline.... AWESOME....
Sun To Me original...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9MMlzxz7hk4
Sun To Me (Mark Knight remix)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Np3Iky1dbdo
Posted by: Shoat 18th March 2011, 06:05 PM
Well on that you're quite right I guess. But that says more about the record-buying public than Faithless.
Posted by: Aphrodite 18th March 2011, 10:20 PM
Im sure they will get a new greatest hits out as im sure the record company will want to cash in.
Posted by: Arrs 19th March 2011, 10:37 AM
They actually don't have a record company, their last album was released via Tesco, and I don't think Tesco have the rights for publishing Greatest Hits.
Posted by: Liаm 21st September 2012, 05:46 PM
The uncle and nephew team first began performing together in 2006, releasing their debut album Party Rock in 2009, which scored a nomination for Best Dance/Electronica Album in the following year’s Grammy Awards. But it wasn’t until last year that the pair broke through with Party Rock Anthem from their second album Sorry for Party Rocking (read the in-depth ITM review here), the release also spawning your jam of the decade Sexy And I Know It. From there, the duo went about spreading the “party rock mission”, touring with our own Stereosonic in 2011 and attracting the attention of Santigold.
But all’s not lost for LMFAO devotees, as Redfoo also revealed that he has plans to release a fashion line and launch a solo career. “All the music that I’m going to make is always going to be LMFAO-ish,” he assured. “I was really passionate about bringing party music to the world, so I will always be making some kind of party music.”
Sorry but all I can say is a massive FUCK YES
I'm sure RedFoo's solo career will be just as awful to be honest but we can save our ears for a while.
Posted by: Bré 21st September 2012, 05:49 PM
What a surprise this thread was started by Liam!
I'm not surprised to be honest, their next album was going to flop horrifically anyway (and the pressure to produce a third massive hit would be enormous).
Posted by: Umi 21st September 2012, 05:50 PM
Eh. If Redfoo is going to be LMFAO sans that other one anyway then we're not being spared much. I don't think it will be too long until they reunite, but I can only hope they both flop on their own so that the inevitable comeback is also a failure.
Posted by: Bré 21st September 2012, 05:51 PM
As if anyone will even care without the novelty implied explicit name.
Posted by: Silas 21st September 2012, 05:53 PM
I rather like LMFAO's music *get's shunned by Buzzjack*
Posted by: Thermometer 21st September 2012, 06:50 PM
No. What a sad day for dance music. However if Redfoo is doing a solo career that would be amazing as he is the better of the two.
Posted by: J❂hnkm 21st September 2012, 06:55 PM
THE DAY THE MUSIC WAS TAKEN OFF LIFE SUPPORT *.*
They aren't the worst, but they typify the SHIT that has been clogging up the charts for the best part of the last 18 months so I can't say I'm anything less than ECSTATIC at this news.
Posted by: HausofKubrick 21st September 2012, 06:57 PM
I actually REALLY got into Sexy & I Know It for a while, and it was everywhere when i went out, but the joke got old really fast.
Posted by: Silver Rocket 22nd September 2012, 10:21 AM
I'm going to shuffle every day in their memory.
Posted by: Mikeadelic 15th October 2012, 03:40 AM
f*** YEAH great news 
Posted by: Pop B!tch 15th October 2012, 01:56 PM
Thought they would have had an attempt at album #2 - They have had some incredible success and sales and even the album really picked up after a shaky start! Was just looking at their chart history and they have had some epic chart runs - Party Rock Anthem [#1 - 71 weeks], Sexy And I Know It [#5 - 55 weeks] and an impressive 57 week chart run for the album which many dance acts struggle to match.
Posted by: Davidson 15th October 2012, 02:09 PM
They have said that they haven't split up and they are just taking a year or two to do solo projects, and they will return ''stronger than ever'' with album 2 a few years down the line, so don't get too excited guys.
Posted by: cookie_monster 15th October 2012, 02:55 PM
I feel a bit harsh but I'm so glad they split up. I HATED the dirge they turned out and all of their singles were awful (apart from Champagne Showers which is average for me). Although booo at RedFoo talking about his solo career...
And Uncle and Nephew team? Oh dear god...
Posted by: tsachiy 17th October 2012, 01:48 AM
oh thats just sad
Posted by: Therm• 30th September 2014, 05:14 PM
http://edm.com/blog/krewella-rainman-lawsuit
We've included some of the more notable statements from Rain Man's lawsuit below. Please keep in mind that this is just one side of the argument, and Rain Man is making some huge accusations. Yasmin and Jahan Yousef haven't provided their side of the story, so let's not jump to conclusions. We will get a better idea of the situation once Yasmin and Jahan release a statement.
Trindl's lawsuit says, "Kris used alcohol to try to cope with the pressure. By late summer of 2013, he knew he had a drinking problem and checked himself into a detox program and then a 30-day rehab program."
"But the Yousaf sisters didn't like the new, sober Kris, who took care of business but did not party or drink anymore," adds the lawsuit. "They thought he was depressed, although he explained it was just part of the recovery process."
The lawsuit asserts: "At this time, Udell, the Yousaf sisters and others conspired to remove Kris from the group altogether. Now that the band was successful, they figured they could always hire outside people to write and produce music for far less money than it would cost to continue splitting their income equally with Kris, as they have done (one-third to each member)."
After Kris Trindl (Rain Man) missed a flight to EDC Mexico, Krewella and Udell held an intervention for him.
"But it was not rehab for drinking, because Kris was staying sober," says the lawsuit. "They demanded he go into rehab for 'depression.'"
The lawsuit states, "It was not Kris' health or sobriety the others were thinking about, it was all about keeping him off the road so Jahan and Yasmine could establish themselves to live audiences as a duo without Kris, so they could eventually erase him completely from Krewella and reap greater financial rewards."
Soon after this incident, attorneys started getting involved. Trindl retained Dina LaPolt (deadmau5's lawyer) and litigator William Hochberg. Jahan and Yasmine retained Richard Busch. Trindl and his legal team filed this lawsuit on September 29th, four days after Busch sent them an ultimatum.
You can read the full lawsuit below. EDM.com will keep you updated on this story as it develops.
surprising news right!
wasn't a huge fan of them anyway but their new songs will certainly be different with someone else producing them
Posted by: Kath ha Essence 30th September 2014, 05:24 PM
MESS. I saw them live last year as trio. They did have the likes of Cash Cash and The Cataracs producing for them on their debut tho. They are very much a fanbase act so I can't really call what their future will be now, it'll be interesting if anything!
Posted by: Ethan• 1st October 2014, 07:31 PM
It will be interesting to see how this plays out.
Posted by: The Days 1st October 2014, 07:43 PM
the girls' side of the story has come out now and apparently Rain Man was not kicked out and he's just trying to stir up shit. Either way he's no longer part of the group.
http://edm.com/blog/yasmine-krewella
"Today was 1 of the most emotional days of my life. I know I don’t even have to explain why, as the whole internet-sphere knows by now, but reading so many false claims about my sister and me coming straight from Kris cut me deeper than anything I’ve experienced in my life. I can’t say much as this is a legal issue (and I hope that none of you will ever experience a lawsuit and know what it feels like not to be able to defend yourself to avoid MORE false claims) but truthfully all I really want to say right now is thank you. Even though only one side of a story was put on blast, every single person who texted, called, DMed, and emailed me today had nothing but support in their words. Without even hearing what I had to say, they already saw through the bullshit and knew the truth. That to me is more powerful than anything, this orb of love that I have surrounding me. I straight up feel like Harry Potter who is impervious to Voldemort’s ill will with the strength and care of my family, boyfriend, friends, and KREW. You guys never cease to amaze me with your genuine concern and care that you have for my sister and me. I am forever grateful to those who send us good vibes every day, I truly feel it from wherever you guys are in the world. Please just always remember: don’t buy the hype, don’t fall for a catchy headline. Just because you read it on your favorite blog doesn’t mean it true. Thank you guys again for your unending support."
[END OF FIRST TUMBLR POST; START OF SECOND TUMBLR POST]
"1 more thing;
Choosing a 'side' is terrible. I don’t want anyone to take this situation as an opportunity to pity or criticize either party. From the bottom of my heart, Kris has and always will be my brother and he knows that. I would never ask anyone to feel or speak ill of him. I hope you all can understand that it is a waste of an emotion to hate someone, and that is exactly what I am trying to avoid right now. There is only 1 real message we’ve always tried to spread, and that is to spread love. Thank you guys again for the support."
https://www.facebook.com/krewella
To our krew:
We woke up this morning to the lawsuit Kris filed against us. As you all know, there are two sides to every story. We ask our fans to please be patient and not come to any conclusions until we are able to respond to the lawsuit with the truth. Our team has advised that we don’t get into any specifics until we can properly respond to the false claims made—most importantly being that we did not kick Kris out of Krewella, he resigned. We’re having a really difficult time today. As we write this letter to you, we are in the studio working on the second album. Please hang in there with us, the truth will eventually come out. Thank you for being so supportive, we love you guys.
Love, Y & J
Posted by: Kath ha Essence 5th October 2014, 01:36 PM
Sugababes 5.0 tbh
Posted by: ► ▲ N 19th January 2015, 10:54 PM
next up is the entertainment news with ► ▲ N 
Sopher is seeking £200,000 in compensation for her lyrics which she claims were all inspired by her abusive five-year relationship. She cites domestic abuse references like “black and blue” in “White Noise” and the entire outline of “Attracting Flies” from Alunageorge’s Body Music as evidence that these lyrics were originally hers.
In response, Sawyers has denied all accusations and released a statement: “I am denying all the allegations … There is zero truth to the claims made against me. I never saw the book the claimant mentions [so] I could not have committed the alleged damages, theft, (and) copyright infringement.”
What do you think of this?
Can't be true surely?!? I really like Disclosure so it would be a shame for their image to be let down by this, it sounds likely to not be true anyway thankfully.Disclosure and AlunaGeorge's 'White Noise', with writing credits to Disclosure, AlunaGeorge and James Napier
hopefully they release new material this quarter anyway, really excited to hear it
Posted by: M¤th 19th January 2015, 11:04 PM
I can't imagine this is true, the whole thing (especially the amount she's suing for) reeks of desperation and the proof she has offered is very broad and doesn't support her case enough.
Posted by: ¡bré! 19th January 2015, 11:58 PM
This is not really news, just about every successful musician gets sued for 'plagiarism' at some point or anoter (and then you never hear about it again when it's proven to just be some attention seeker as it always is - although there are a couple of exceptions to that like Baauer's 'Harlem Shake', but that's when it actually DOES become news). If the lyrics were actually stolen why would she wait until NOW to claim it?
(also that thread title makes my face hurt)
Posted by: Blank Slayberry 20th January 2015, 05:55 AM
Probably only doing this now because "Latch" became big worldwide, ain't gonna let them flop
Posted by: ► ▲ N 20th January 2015, 07:52 AM
EDM is a thing though and you will deal
Posted by: Harve 20th January 2015, 08:16 AM
no
Posted by: titty 20th January 2015, 08:30 AM
Neither Disclosure or Aluna George are EDM.
Bad title
Posted by: ░░░░ 20th January 2015, 08:31 AM
yes what has edm got to do with anything here?? confused
do u genuinely believe alunageorge and disclosure are edm artist?! wot
Posted by: ¡bré! 20th January 2015, 10:46 AM
I was referring to the term 'EDM' being horrible and unnecessary in general more than Disclosure not being 'EDM' (which they are by the actual literal meaning of that term).
Posted by: titty 20th January 2015, 12:56 PM
Literal meaning maybe.
However anyone who knows anything about dance music would not class them as being EDM (thankfully).
Posted by: ► ▲ N 20th January 2015, 05:01 PM
no / yes
Disclosure produce dance music and AlunaGeorge were part of this article, plus it was reported on EDM news websites!
Posted by: ETH▲N 20th January 2015, 08:45 PM
Actually Electronic Dance Music (EDM) is the correct technical term for ‘Dance Music’, coined in 1985; it was shortened to ‘Dance Music’ in Europe, but has been used for the last 30 years stateside. 
The confusion came around 2009 onwards, when dance music began to see a revival in popularity. In the US the music industry just used the term they always had for dance music - EDM. However it has been, widely and wrongly, assumed outside of the US that ‘EDM’ refers to mainstream electro and progressive house only.
Posted by: ¡bré! 20th January 2015, 09:00 PM
This is a primarily European forum and 'EDM' is a primarily American term. The name of the forum itself is 'dance', why can't the thread just be called 'dance news'?
Posted by: ► ▲ N 20th January 2015, 09:23 PM
can we not turn this into an argument of whether the correct term is EDM or dance music? Both are correct. I'll change it to 'news' to stop people arguing, I thought people had accepted the term EDM by now.
I actually suggested calling this the electronic dance music forum but it the forum name was instead changed to dance, electro and house by the admins.
back on topic from this post guys
Posted by: ► ▲ N 21st January 2015, 07:04 PM
Disclosure deny stealing lyrics, writing this on their Facebook
Just wanted to post a little something for our fans who may have read the blogs in the last couple of days and help clear up some speculation that has been circulating, to do with whether or not we wrote the lyrics to some of our songs.
Firstly we want to make it very clear that every Disclosure song we have put our names to has been written by us. We sometimes write lyrics and melodies along-side whoever the featured singer may be (i.e. Sam, Eliza etc) and the great Mr. Jimmy Napes, but that is it. When we do, we always make sure everyone gets proper credit. We take great pride in our self sufficiency, our work and the way we work, and it’s incredibly frustrating when someone tries to take that away from us, by claiming we stole even one word or one note of our music from anyone.
We’d much rather be working on more music than commenting on these type of things, but it felt like we had no choice…
So, just to be clear, all allegations made against us to do with this subject are completely false, as anyone we have ever worked with will back up. We didn’t get into this industry to steal other people’s ideas and we haven’t – we are musicians, artists and producers.
In better news… Album 2 is niiiiicely underway!
Album 2 coming soon
Posted by: ETH▲N 21st January 2015, 07:16 PM
Can't wait for their second album!
Posted by: Taylor Jago 24th January 2015, 04:05 PM
Katie Farrah Sopher probably doesn't have any evidence to back her claims.
Also, really excited for the next album!
Posted by: ► ▲ N 10th February 2015, 07:28 AM
well done to the following representing dance music at the Grammys 
even if the All of Me remix really isn't all that great. Rather Be is fully deserving of its win though
Best Dance/Electronic Album
Aphex Twin - Syro
Best Dance Recording
Clean Bandit Featuring Jess Glynne - "Rather Be"
Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical
Tijs Michiel Verwest, remixer
John Legend – "All Of Me (Tiesto's Birthday Treatment Remix)"
Posted by: Rush 10th February 2015, 10:05 AM
All Of Me being the best remix of 2014 is still absolutely hilarious, and that is why I love the Grammys.
Posted by: Nick F1 10th February 2015, 12:24 PM
all of me remix is not the best one, but surely it's better than original.
Posted by: 'Dan 29th May 2015, 08:54 PM
Tiesto used to be the richest DJ in the world but it looks as if Calvin Harris has overtaken his net worth!
Harris is now worth $110m ; 5 million dollars more than Tiesto. Avicii is in 3rd place with "only" $75m (which is still a LOT of money).
The top 50 richest DJs can be viewed http://www.celebritynetworth.com/list/top-50-richest-djs/.
well I personally prefer Calvin Harris to Tiesto so yay I guess?
Posted by: Juan Carlos 29th May 2015, 09:03 PM
KING!
Posted by: Ethan 29th May 2015, 10:09 PM
SLAY 
Posted by: mr_aly 29th May 2015, 10:34 PM
Drinks are on Calvin!
Posted by: gooddelta 29th May 2015, 11:16 PM
Seems insane to think how far he's come since Acceptable In The 80s, that really seemed like a quirky dance one hit wonder at the time.
Posted by: #OwlVicii 30th May 2015, 08:02 AM
Not surprising seeing now how many #1s he's had recently, not to mention getting a fair few consecutive of his singles top 10 for a while
Posted by: Jonjo 30th May 2015, 03:56 PM
I'm surprised David Guetta is "only" #8! I would have thought he'd be top 5 with ease?
Posted by: #OwlVicii 30th May 2015, 04:25 PM
He probably spends most of it on hair conditioning products.
Posted by: Robot 30th May 2015, 05:18 PM
Not all that surprising, I imagine a fair amount of his worth is being built up by his growing advertisement; Calvin Klein etc. He's become more than just a DJ and has branched into occasional modelling of recent, so I guess that boosts his royalties.
Posted by: Kuki Sanban 30th May 2015, 08:41 PM
They just want to be thankful that queen DJ Paris Hilton wasn't included on this list
Posted by: 'Dan 30th May 2015, 09:37 PM
Paris Hilton is worth $100m according to the same website http://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-celebrities/models/paris-hilton-net-worth/
thankfully the list doesn't recognise her as a DJ though
Posted by: 'Dan 26th June 2015, 09:02 AM
it's official! Calvin and Taylor are the http://www.youredm.com/2015/06/25/taylor-swift-calvin-harris-are-now-the-highest-paid-celebrity-couple/ celebrity couple, yes that includes Beyoncé and Jay-Z *.*
I imagine it won't be for long given Taylor's past record
Posted by: liamk97 29th March 2016, 11:17 AM
http://www.digitalspy.com/music/news/a788513/avicii-has-retired-from-music-in-a-lengthy-open-letter-to-fans/
Well apparently Avicii has 'retired' from music but I'm kind of dubious as to whether this is a premature April Fools prank?
Posted by: Liаm 29th March 2016, 11:19 AM
For him to retire I'd thought he would have had to made music in the first place 
Posted by: mdh 29th March 2016, 11:25 AM
if this is true I will cry. However I can't see this being real, but the legitimacy of it does look relatively convincing 
Posted by: mdh 29th March 2016, 11:27 AM
I just looked on Wayback Machine, that is his official website, and it has changed, so unless it's a prank leaked a few days early or he's been hacked (which I doubt considering the security that must be on the website), it's real
Posted by: Ethan Bradberry 29th March 2016, 11:28 AM
WHAT???!!!
This is very upsetting.
Posted by: Regina 29th March 2016, 11:37 AM
We can only hope. What brilliant news.
Posted by: Joe. 29th March 2016, 11:39 AM
considering how awful his music got in the end, I doubt he'll be horribly missed
Posted by: Bré 29th March 2016, 12:24 PM
Someone put Dan on suicide watch
(eh he had a few good songs but was largely rubbish especially recently so no great loss)
Posted by: Iz~ 29th March 2016, 12:28 PM
Loving the polarisation in this topic.
I can't think of a song of his I've not liked and most of them were some of the best dance tracks of the past few years so that's a shame. But I doubt it'll stay permanent.
Posted by: Froot. 29th March 2016, 12:35 PM
I heard it was because he thought Mike Posner was cooler than him.
Posted by: 💯 29th March 2016, 12:38 PM
about f***ing time
Posted by: Virginia's Walls 29th March 2016, 12:40 PM
Good!!
A lot of that electronic computer beats stuff was hardly what I'd call music tbh.
Posted by: Wall 29th March 2016, 12:50 PM
This is overly depressing! His recent album wasn't as good as it should have been but he's produced a couple of incredible songs and one of the acts I wanted to see live.
Posted by: Ethan Bradberry 29th March 2016, 03:12 PM
What a horrible thing to come back to after Dan's holiday 
I wonder what'll happen to the rumoured release of Heaven/the next album then? Hopefully there's a few more tunes he's got left unreleased (On My Own 
) that he'll release before he completely retires...
Posted by: JoeyJeppssonWall 29th March 2016, 03:26 PM
I think it's just a retirement from touring anyway, new music will still be happening (for better or for worse :'))
Posted by: Ethan Bradberry 29th March 2016, 03:29 PM
Yeah I think so also, from reading the BBC article on it but reading other articles so I don't keep my hopes up!
Posted by: Ultraviolence1989 29th March 2016, 03:48 PM
Please be true.
Posted by: Taylor Jago 29th March 2016, 03:53 PM
The Stories era was awful, so if his following music was intended to continue down that path it's no big loss. Waiting For Love, For A Better Day and Pure Grinding remain absolute crap.
He was so good from Collide to A Sky Full Of Stars though,
Posted by: mdh 29th March 2016, 04:07 PM
stop the hate tbh
Posted by: Jade 29th March 2016, 04:24 PM
Look how Justin Bieber retiring from music turned out.
Posted by: Ethan Bradberry 29th March 2016, 04:26 PM
????
Posted by: Ethan 29th March 2016, 04:29 PM
NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!
gutted that is all
Posted by: mdh 29th March 2016, 04:33 PM
3 number ones in the space of 3 months, I think she means
Posted by: Jade 29th March 2016, 04:52 PM
Biebs announced he was retiring from music some time ago and then came back and smashed harder than ever.
Posted by: slowdown73 29th March 2016, 04:54 PM
I like both of his albums. I'd be disappointed if this is true given he is relatively young and could have a long career ahead of him still.
Posted by: slowdown73 29th March 2016, 04:55 PM
What a shame Biebs didn't retire, he's awful.
Posted by: Ethan 29th March 2016, 05:04 PM
Thank you for letting me fulfil so many of my dreams. I will be forever grateful to have experienced and accomplished all that I have with the help of the team around me and my beloved fans. Thank you to all my peers in the business for building a new movement that took the world by storm and I was lucky enough to be in the middle of it. Thank you to all my partners through the years who believed in what I have created and wanted to amplify my work to a truly global presence.
First and foremost thank you to my brother and partner Ash, its truly been a crazy run and its only been possible through our collaborative efforts, yin and yang, brother to brother manager to artist. I will always appreciate this road with you no matter where it leads from here. I could write so much more but our journey is far from finished.
Thank you to everyone at At Night, a special thanks to everyone who has been a part of the team since day one and without your hard dedicated work I wouldn’t be here. Thank you especially to Carl Vernersson, Filip Holm, Marcus Lindgren, Victor Lee and Panos Ayassotelis.
Thank you to the teams of Johnny Tenander, Per Sundin, Max Hole, Neil Jacobson and Joakim Johansson in no particular order. Your loyalty and hard work on the label and publishing fronts have allowed me to always feel like we have had someone backing us in your court, and that has given me the musical confidence I’ve needed. Thank you.
Thank you Robb Harker, Malik Adunni, David Brady, Andrew Mckeough, Rob Woo and Felix Alfonzo – you helped introduce touring to me in as much of a functional way possible for a kid my age and my road could have been alot darker if it wasnt for your personal support at such a crucial point. Thank you Semi Baddredine for all your personal support, talks and help in me growing up. I have a weird feeling i could be dead If it wasn’t for you and I will always love and support you.
Thank you to Ciara Davy, Michael “Curly” Jobson and the MJM team, Harry Bird and Charlie Alves for making my touring years amazing during the best of times and durable during the worst. I hope we will find a way to keep on working together.
Thank you to all artists, musicians and songwriters who have helped me develop musically and personally, the list is long but there is no one I’ve worked with where I haven’t learnt something.
A huge thank you to all my friends in the industry. Thank you Jesse Waits at XS for having been such a huge friend to me and a rock in stormy waters. Also huge thanks in no particular order to Jonathan Schwartz, Austin Leeds, Pete Moutso, Dave Grutman, Noah Tepperberg, Jason Strauss, Sean Christie, Carlos Correal, Rob Fernandez, Eddie Dean, Adam Russakoff, Mike Satsky, Trecia Laird, Lisa Pillette, Marcella Barrett, Zoe Stainsby, Joe Bellioti, Yann and Romain Pissenem, John and Paul in Ibiza, Fricko, Sean, Marcus, Awat, Lucas, Ludde, Calle, Johannes, Filip, Levan, Otto, Oliver, my brothers David and Anton, my sister Linda, My parents Anki and Klas. Thank you to all the ones I didn’t include in this moment. There has been too many people to mention in one sitting that had an impact on me in this industry and Im sorry I’m forgetting some of you. But last but not least thank you to every fan who has ever bought a ticket or snuck in, bought a song or downloaded it, commented on posts or hated at them. Its your thoughts and ideas about the music that helped me evolve and I do owe everything I have to you.
My path has been filled with success but it hasn’t come without its bumps. I’ve become an adult while growing as an artist, I’ve come to know myself better and realize that there’s so much I want to do with my life. I have strong interests in different areas but there’s so little time to explore them.
Two weeks ago, I took the time to drive across the U.S. with my friends and team, to just look and see and think about things in a new way. It really helped me realize that I needed to make the change that I’d been struggling with for a while.
My choices and career have never been driven by material things, although I’m grateful for all the opportunities and comforts my success has availed me. I know I am blessed to be able to travel all around the world and perform, but I have too little left for the life of a real person behind the artist.
I will however never let go of music – I will continue to speak to my fans through it, but I’ve decided this 2016 run will be my last tour and last shows. Let’s make them go out with a bang!
One part of me can never say never, I could be back …but I won’t be right back.
Yours forever,
Tim Bergling / Avicii
P.S. I’ve got a new phone so you can text me re all this +46769436383. Please bare with me I might not be super quick to reply but I’ll read every text. X
thankfully it appears it's just the touring that's being put on the back-burner for now rather than retiring from music completely ~ not too surprising as he has been blighted by health problems in recent years~
Posted by: Ethan Bradberry 29th March 2016, 05:07 PM
Either way, as amazing as Stories was, it would be a healthy decision for him to change the game a bit when he comes back. Who knows, if Heaven or On My Own get a release they could rocket into the charts
Posted by: Dobbo 29th March 2016, 07:20 PM
This is displeasing news whilst I wasn't a huge fan of his last album Waiting For Love was incredible 
That said I do really miss his early days & doubt he would ever create that type of music again. All the best Tim!
Posted by: FM11 29th March 2016, 08:58 PM
Knowing that he has had a couple health issues in the past, it may not surprise me if this is true.
Posted by: DannyAdelante 30th March 2016, 08:27 PM
Justin Bieber retired from music in December 2013.
Jay-Z retired from music in 2003.
50 Cent retired in September 2007.
Musicians aren't exactly ones to keep their word.
Although Avicii could still keep making music - he just doesn't have to do the whole touring/publicity thing. There are tons of pop stars out there who would love to work with him. I'm sure we'll hear from him again.
Posted by: mr_pmt 31st March 2016, 12:59 AM
What I'd really rather he did was take a very long break and learn how to be creative again.
Posted by: danielG 1st April 2016, 03:05 PM
DEAAR ME
cAn people not read ???
he's only retiring from touring, not music altogether.
it's very sad nonetheless that I won't get to see him on tour again but at least I saw him once.
I'm sure another album is coming. probably not this year though .
Posted by: 💯 1st April 2016, 08:32 PM
the world will probably not be able to cope with a dj not pushing buttons in front of crowds
Posted by: Inna Selez 21st April 2016, 12:00 PM
Typically people think that DJs are not very rich. Local club DJ usually get paid about $ 200-300 per night. Basically most of them have permanent work. So we can say that DJing is a part-time job or serious hobby. Ofcourse if you are talented person and will become more famous your earnings will increase. Let see who is the most successful DJ in our days.
Here is the list by total net worth:
- Calvin Harris $110 millions
- Tiesto $105 millions
- Avicii $75 millions
- Daft Punk $70 millions
- Paul Oakenfold $65 millions
- David Guetta $60 & Paul van Dyk $60 millions
- Armin Van Buuren $55 & Steve Aoki $55 millions
- Deadmau5 $53 millions
- Afrojack $50 millions
- Kaskade $43 millions
The World's Highest-Paid DJs in 2015:
- Calvin Harris $ 66 millions
- David Guetta $37 millions
- Tiesto $36 millions
- Skrillex & Steve Aoki $24 millions
- Avicii $19 millions
- Kaskade $18 millions
- Martin Garrix & Zedd $17 millions
- Afrojack $16 millions
- Deadmau5 & Diplo $15 millions
Posted by: Ethan 11th May 2016, 05:00 PM
beatport's parent company sfx filed for bankruptcy protection earlier this year and the site was due to be auctioned off last week, but that has now been suspended for now~
yesterday it was announced that the streaming, news and events sections of the site are to be scrapped on friday with half the workforce being made redundant, while today beatport’s digital distribution company - baseware - is folding with immediate effect. the consequence of this is that all of the SPINNIN’ (and its sub labels like musical freedom) catalogue is no longer available to buy O.o
it’s hard to see how much longer the site can continue as going concern, unless new ownership can be found promptly, with the prospect of a remarkable collapse this summer set to rock the dance music community~
We’d like to thank all the loyal listeners, readers, and viewers who have come to enjoy these services, as well as all the labels, artists, and promoters who have participated in them. We regret any inconvenience this may cause.
The Beatport Store will continue to operate without interruption. Please read our Company Blog Post for more information.
Thank you for your ongoing support.
— the Beatport team
Today, we have an important update regarding the Beatport platform and the services we offer.
When Beatport was acquired three years ago, part of the vision was to create a broad digital platform for DJs to engage fans of electronic music wherever they may be. The original Beatport Store and the Beatport brand became the foundation for this vision, upon which we added a streaming music service, mobile app, a video livestreaming platform, and a relaunched news and media property.
We have learned through this process however, that in our effort to be so many different things, we lost focus on bringing the best possible service and capabilities to our most loyal customers: the DJ community. As such, we have determined to invest in what is most important to our business and our customers, rather than adding yet another choice to a sea of streaming services.
This means we will be shutting down the Streaming service and mobile app, Beatport News, the Video livestreaming platform, and the Events section effective May 13, 2016. Additionally, while we plan to continue considering offers for Beatport, the previously detailed auction process will be suspended for now. We’d like to give our heartfelt thanks to all of the loyal listeners, readers, and viewers who have come to enjoy these services over the past year, as well as all the labels, artists, and promoters who have participated in them.
Going forward, we will refocus our attention and resources on our flagship business, the Beatport Store. We’ve already made noticeable improvements in site performance, with our most-used features (track, release, artist, and genre pages) running up to 51% faster.
For over 12 years, the Beatport Store has served DJs and the electronic music community. As a new generation of artists, performers, and sounds develop and grow, inspired by the leaders of today and the past, the Beatport Store will continue to be there to support the music and inspire the community.
— The Beatport Team
Posted by: danG 11th May 2016, 05:08 PM
ouch!
at least this hopefully means all Spinnin' records will now go straight to Spotify instead of the usual release strategy of giving Beatport the exclusive for 2 weeks.
Posted by: Ethan 11th May 2016, 05:27 PM
at least this hopefully means all Spinnin' records will now go straight to Spotify instead of the usual release strategy of giving Beatport the exclusive for 2 weeks.
the radio edits usually go up on spotify at the same time as they're released onto beatport ~ this weeks releases from the likes of headhunterz, lifelike and tiesto are already available to stream
Posted by: danG 22nd May 2016, 10:23 AM
He was a passenger in a Cadillac in Los Angeles when it collided with a Volkswagen Beetle at about 11:00 local time on Friday, according to celebrity news website TMZ.com.
It reported that Harris, who is from Dumfries, suffered a cut in the incident.
He had to pull out of a performance at the Omnia nightclub in Las Vegas.
A statement on the artist's official Facebook page said: "Adam's transport was involved in a collision this evening on the way to the airport. As a result he will be unable to perform at Omnia tonight. He has been examined by doctors and told to rest for a few days - Calvin HQ."
The Beetle was reportedly driven by a 16-year-old girl and had crossed the centre line before the crash.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-south-scotland-36350327
Swifty's been supportive of him too, and he seems to be okay now. so glad nothing really serious happened!
Posted by: danG 22nd May 2016, 10:34 AM
In other news, all the big dance news articles will belong in this new pinned thread
Posted by: Inna Selez 23rd May 2016, 02:26 PM
Yesterday in Las Vegas at the T-Mobile Arena was held the 2016 Billboard music award ceremony - one of the most prestigious music awards in the world.
Dance/Electronic music has 3 nominations: top artist, top song and top albums. Congratulations to the winners of this year!
Top dance/electronic artist - David Guetta
Top dance/electronic album - True Colors - Zedd
Top dance/electronic song - "Lean On" - Major Lazer & DJ Snake feat. MØ (HELL, YEAH MORE THAN BILLION VIEWS AND 5 MILLIONS LIKES ON YOUTUBE!!!)
My congratulations to all winers again!
Posted by: danG 23rd May 2016, 03:27 PM
No recognition for Avicii or Calvin Harris
Posted by: Inna Selez 24th May 2016, 01:16 PM
Calvin Harris became Favorite EDM Artist in AMA 2015! I think it`s honorable too!
Posted by: danG 27th May 2016, 12:14 PM
The use of White Hinderland’s vocal sample, originally from the track “Ring the Bell,” is clear in “Sorry,” but music law is a ferocious beast that involves many moving parts. Hinderland claims she sent Bieber’s team a notice of her distaste for the situation closer to the track’s release, but has waited until now to follow through with legal action.
Before we jump to conclusions, it is important to note that even direct copying is not an easy case. The Fair Use defense sure to be raised by the defendant’s legal counsel will take many factors into account, likely revolving around the transformative nature of “Sorry” from “Ring the Bell,” the minimal amount of “Ring the Bell” that was copied, and the presumably non-existent market effect Bieber’s song has on “Ring the Bell.” While it would be impossible for us to speculate the outcome of this case, we can confidently say that this issue may not be as clear-cut as many publications have branded it.
http://dancingastronaut.com/2016/05/skrillex-justin-bieber-sued-sorry/
is it too late now for Bieber to say sorry?
Posted by: Rooney 30th May 2016, 12:51 PM
They said absolutely nothing alike.
Posted by: TheSnake 30th May 2016, 01:44 PM
'Sorry' isn't really dance music it is more pop...why is it in 'dance in the news'....I know Skrillex is a dance music producer, but Sorry isn't really a dance song imo.
Posted by: Doctor Blind 30th May 2016, 01:46 PM
Apprently David Bowie was talking about working with Skrillex before he passed away. I doubt he would have been prepared to work with someone who uncredited/ripped-off samples like this - so I am inclined to believe that he didn't as he demonstrated in this tweet: https://twitter.com/skrillex/status/736328422901714944
Posted by: Ethan 30th May 2016, 02:36 PM
'sorry' is definitely dance ~ hence it features in 'dance in the news' ~ 'sorry' is dance in reality~ 
Posted by: Doctor Blind 30th May 2016, 02:44 PM
“Sorry” is Tropical House.
This is not the mid-00s UK Funky forum y'know?
Posted by: danG 2nd June 2016, 11:05 AM
http://www.youredm.com/2016/06/01/calvin-harris-taylor-swift-break/
The news was first reported by People, and corroborated by Billboard.
The two were dating for 15 months and just called it quits. They celebrated their one-year anniversary not too long ago on a tropical island, and Taylor Swift was also seen supporting Calvin Harris in a big way at Coachella – even helping to tease his latest release with Rihanna. Despite being the now former richest couple in music, things don’t always work out.
But the fact remains…
Calvin Harris & Taylor Swift have broken up!
“There was no drama. Things just don’t work out sometimes,” says an insider.
This is good news for any die-hard Taylor Swift fans who have been begging for her next breakup single/album.
Posted by: danG 25th July 2016, 08:16 PM
The legendary DJ Fresh has formally announced his retirement from touring, citing multiple reasons including his health, and an industry that he believes to be “fake” and “soul destroying.” The British producer will finish out his remaining dates in 2016, before going on indefinite hiatus in January.
DJ Fresh got his start as part of pioneering drum ‘n’ bass act Bad Company, alongside Maldini, dBridge, and Vegas. In 2006, he released his acclaimed solo album, Escape From Planet Monday. In the years after, he’s continued pursuing his solo career, finding widespread commercial success with huge singles like “Gold Dust” (which Flux Pavilion iconically remixed), “Louder,” “Hot Right Now,” and “Earthquake” alongside Diplo.
It is unclear at this time if DJ Fresh will continue releasing music during his hiatus. Read his full statement below.
SOURCE: http://dancingastronaut.com/2016/07/dj-fresh-retire-touring-continue-part-industry/
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First it's Deorro, then Avicii, and now DJ Fresh There must be something wrong with the touring industry if these people are giving it up..
Posted by: djgrafdemon 25th July 2016, 08:30 PM
oh wait wait wait, how long ago Deorro did the same? Have I overslept something?
And again, what's wrong with music industry this time...
F**king cancer, hope Fresh is okay already. Anyway, his situation is way more reasonable than the others'.
Posted by: danG 25th July 2016, 09:30 PM
And again, what's wrong with music industry this time...
F**king cancer, hope Fresh is okay already. Anyway, his situation is way more reasonable than the others'.
http://www.youredm.com/2014/11/04/deorro-explains-that-family-is-more-important-than-touring/
Posted by: danG 29th July 2016, 11:10 AM
AVICII’S “LEVELS” TURNS 5 YEARS OLD!
If you’ve never heard Avicii’s “Levels” at this point in time, I’m questioning what you’re doing reading this article. Perhaps one of the most iconic tracks in all of electronic music, “Levels” was first played in its final form in March 2011, during Avicii’s set at Ultra Music Festival. The track was officially released in October of that year, and made many fall in love with EDM. Its mainstream success allowed it to reach millions of people worldwide, opening up a gateway to a whole new community many had previously never been exposed to.
Progressive house was at a peak about 4ish years ago, with acts like Swedish House Mafia, Alesso, and, of course, Avicii, regularly gracing mainstage revelers with melodic, emotional sets. Big-room was still in its early stages of conception, with the occasional track like W&W’s “Thunder” making its way into the mix. However, it was in no way the main focus of the set, as melodic, progressive tracks like “Levels” made up the majority of these headlining spots. Artists realized its happy-go-lucky sounds were what people wanted to hear, and, as is the case with any ‘fad’ in music, many sought to replicate its vibes, shifting the path of electronic music towards progressive house.
However, the success and support that “Levels” received was not just limited to prog-house, as it broke through numerous barriers and spawned remixes from all across the dance music community, with Skrillex’s remix being one of the most notable. At least for me personally, it introduced me to the early sounds of dubstep, opening up a whole new genre that still finds ways to impress me to this day.
Love it or hate it, the influence that “Levels” had on the scene was unparalleled, and undoubtedly laid the foundations for the modern scene, paving the way for what it is today. Relive the classic track below!
Article from: http://www.youredm.com/2016/07/28/aviciis-levels-turns-5-years-old/
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hard to believe it's been five years since 'Levels' broke out and started to turn Avicii into the massive name he is. It's still one of my favourite tracks ever too!
Posted by: danG 9th September 2016, 10:53 PM
SOURCE: http://www.youredm.com/2016/09/09/breaking-die-antwoord-shares-plans-disband-next-year/
DIE ANTWOORD REVEALS PLANS TO BREAK UP
Watkin Tudor Jones and Anri Du Toit are two of the biggest names in music, but you know them better as Ninja and Yolandi Vi$$er of Die Antwoord. Since their startling aesthetic and tongue-in-cheek productions began captivating minds in 2009, the endeavor was only envisioned to be a five album project, and they’re staying true to their original intent. Ninja and Yolandi have just announced that in September 2017, Die Antwoord is over.
“Die Antwoord dies on that day. It’s all over. I feel beautiful about it. I’m not scared of the end. I’m a Ninja. I’m not scared of death.”
Still, their planned disbandment isn’t going to stop at a couple blog posts documenting the event. No, Die Antwoord is planning a massive art exhibition in The Museum of Contemporary Modern Art Africa, no doubt including their long-time muse and collaborator Roger Ballen, which will coincide with a fifth studio album. They’re also going to release a movie depicting the odyssey of Die Antwoord from birth to death, but we wouldn’t expect anything less from these masters of all things high-concept. In fact, the movie South African Ninja has been in the making for the last 10 years, long before Die Antwoord was a thing.
“That’s been our well that we’ve been drinking from and drawing from since the beginning of Die Antwoord. We actually started writing it before Die Antwoord. So, it’s been in the background for all of our ideas, which have all come from this film. It’s a South African gangster film that has African ninjas in it. Everything in the film is fictitious, like a regular movie, but it’s hard and raw, and everything has some parallel to our lives, so it’s got a surreal connection to everything.”
However, the death of Die Antwoord doesn’t necessarily mean the death of Ninja, Yolandi, or even DJ Hi Tek (now known as God). These characters have become so ingrained in Jones and Du Toit, that it would make sense for each to continue down their own path with collaborations and solo work. But Watkin Tudor Jones isn’t one to dwell on a project, and I wouldn’t be surprised to see a new alias born from the death of Die Antwoord. (If you’re feeling frisky to learn more about the group’s history, this documentary is just what you need.)
Have a listen to “Fat Faded f*** Face,” Die Antwoord’s newest single before Mount Ninji and Da Nice Time Kid releases on September 16th.
Posted by: danG 5th October 2016, 11:41 AM
Space Ibiza SHUTS
After 27 years and millions of dancers Space Ibiza is closing.
If you haven't heard of the club, you'll know much of the music it influenced and scores of superstar DJs from across the world turned out for one last momentous party.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-37559595
Posted by: Cody Hough 5th October 2016, 12:15 PM
But now how are we going to show Avicii we're cool?
Posted by: danG 5th October 2016, 01:51 PM
There are many other clubs in Ibiza to take pills in
(for the record Avicii does not think you're cool if you do drugz don't do drugz kidz)
Posted by: Ethan 5th October 2016, 10:39 PM
gutting, so many truly spellbindingly amazing memories <3 <3 <3 , it will be sorely missed
this summer has been the long goodbye ~ 27 years is a good run for any club... technically the club has just changed hands, so will reopen after a refurbishment, but it won’t be the same obvs
Posted by: lewistgreen 8th February 2017, 11:15 PM
Disclosure have taken to social media today to announce a temporary hiatus from music they have reassured that they will be back but we'll have a wait on our hands!
Posted by: The Wise Sultan 9th February 2017, 12:09 AM
Hopefully they can come back with a new/revival dance music genre type and get a big hit which will start a new dance trend (like they started the deep house trend with Latch).
Loved the F for You original from them especially, when it was released.
Posted by: danG 9th February 2017, 08:16 AM
What??? Nooo.
I wanted new music from them this year.
Posted by: lewistgreen 10th January 2018, 09:33 PM
Disclosure put an Instagram post up today confirming that they are about to start recording their third album. Looks like the hiatus is over *.*
Posted by: BridgeCow 10th January 2018, 09:39 PM
YES
Posted by: CodyOfTheWoods 10th January 2018, 10:46 PM
I’M READY
now for twenty one pilots to come out of their hiatus
Posted by: The Snake 10th January 2018, 11:24 PM
Looks like this recent deep/tech house revival in the UK is set to become bigger now Disclosure are back.
Posted by: danG 10th June 2018, 01:39 PM
https://dancingastronaut.com/2018/06/tom-swoon-awaits-manslaughter-trial-announces-end-dj-career-formal-statement/
Tom Swoon broke the silence that followed his December 2017 arrest in a new statement that offers fans an update on Swoon’s career, and the current state of his legal proceedings. Swoon was detained by police on December 5, 2017 after driving under the influence of alcohol, causing a fatal accident that led to the death of one person. “I have pleaded guilty and got immediately arrested,” Swoon writes in the post, published to his Facebook page. Swoon now awaits trial.
“I am writing this letter because I want to apologize from the bottom of my heart, first and foremost to the family that has lost their loved one” Swoon continues, “I am also sorry that I’ve let all of you down.” Swoon goes on to acknowledge the “very harsh verdict” that he will soon face, and credits his expected prison sentence as a central influencing factor in his decision to “end the Tom Swoon project.”
“It’s time for me to focus on things way more important than a musical career,” Swoon concludes the announcement, “I am sorry that it all ended so quick…and in such a tragic way.”
He's not very famous here but he was somewhat of a name in dance music, making it to #47 in last year's DJ Mag Top 100 and previously peaked at #46 in 2015. He had tracks on Spinnin' and Ultra Records (and other smaller labels). I didn't hear of this last December so rather shocking news.
You may have heard of him from his two BJSC entries:
DNQ // Tom Swoon - Wings (Myon & Shane 54 Summer Of Love Mix) (feat. Taylr Renee) { Jayrusalem // LVIII }
25 // Tom Swoon and Paris & Simo - Wait { Patvia // LXIX }
Posted by: BridgeCow 10th June 2018, 01:56 PM
I remember hearing about this a while ago, what he did was completely unforgiveable, but, I am glad he's owning up to his shit, accepting it and embracing what's about to come to him. He has some f***ing balls, which is more than can be said for some people in his position. I can't help but feel sorry for him, but at the end of the day, it is his own fault. It's a real shame, he had some talent and was really beginning to gain some traction.
Posted by: danG 7th September 2018, 02:07 PM
Hardwell has quit touring.
Ever since I was a little kid I dreamed of the life I live this very moment. A life filled with music, real human interaction and the freedom to express myself in the purest form I know.
I have grown from an ambitious kid with everything to gain into the 30-year old I am today whilst evolving as an artist with triple the speed of my aging process. Over the past few years I’ve come to know myself better and better and over time I realized that there’s still so much I want to share with my family and friends, so many roads I’d like to explore, but being Hardwell 24/7 leaves too little energy, love, creativity and attention for my life as a normal person to do so.
This is why I have decided to clear my schedule indefinitely to be completely liberated from targets, interviews, deadlines, release dates, etc. I’ve always dealt with all the pressure that comes with the heavy touring schedule, but for now, it felt too much, like a never ending rollercoaster ride. I always try to give myself 200% and in order to keep doing that, and feeding my creativity, I need some time off to be me, the person behind the artist and reflect on everything that happened the last few years. That means my touring schedule has ended yesterday on Ibiza on September 6th, 2018 with a bang. However, I will still do my All Ages show in the Ziggo Dome during Amsterdam Dance Event on the 18th of October 2018.
I’ll keep making music and I will never let go of it and will always aim to continue to connect with my fans through it.
Last but not least I want to thank every single one of my fans for the support so far. It is your love and dedication for all I’ve put out there that helped me evolve in more ways than I ever could have imagined, and I realize that I do owe everything to you all. My sincerest hope is that we will be able to continue this journey together. I want to come back stronger than ever, but for now, I’m just going to be me for a while.
Robbert
Posted by: BridgeCow 7th September 2018, 03:39 PM
Good for him tbh, hope he uses this break for good and comes back stronger than ever
Posted by: lewistgreen 7th September 2018, 05:59 PM
His set at Mysteryland recent was rammed they had to close the stage showing how much of an impact he has! I can tell that news is going to disappoint many but it's completely understandable where he's coming from.
Posted by: lewistscream 14th October 2018, 09:07 PM
From DJ Mag:
Posting on Twitter earlier today, the producer wrote: “This has been a very difficult period and I sincerely apologize for my comments which were completely offensive and I take full responsibility for.”
He continues: “Now it’s time for me to deal with my own personal issues including finally addressing my own mental health challenges that I have wrestled with for the past several years.”
Admitting that he has fallen short of his goal to “uplift my community,” he says that after consulting with friends and family, he has decided that he should seek professional help to deal with his problems.
“Again I apologize to all of those I have offended and I will be going off the radar and taking the time necessary to work on myself.”
The move comes after the producer faced wide criticism for now-deleted tweets of a homophobic and transphobic nature, while he also made ableist remarks about the music of producer Slushii.
Posted by: DANKENSTEIN 14th October 2018, 09:24 PM
for quite a while now he's been somewhat of a controversial figure on twitter and acting like a dick, so this is probably the best move for him at the moment, especially if he has mental health issues of his own too.
hopefully he can come back big as ever when he's ready, as he makes terrific music. his release from a few months ago 'Monophobia' is outstanding so he's still got it in that department.
Posted by: Cownt Dracula 14th October 2018, 09:30 PM
Yeah he’s been really problematic lately so I hope he can sort himself out somewhat and come back with a bang
Still waiting for this deadmau5/REZZ collab thk
Posted by: lewistgreen 27th April 2019, 12:20 PM
Wasn't sure where to put this, but CamelPhat have confirmed over on social media that they're remixing some big dance tracks:
Layo & Bushwacka - Love Story
The Chemical Brothers - Hey Boy Hey Girl
Dirty Vegas - Days Go By
Posted by: gavindeejay 27th April 2019, 12:23 PM
Oh wow! If their remix of I’m Not Alone is anything to go by I’m hyped!
Posted by: danG 27th April 2019, 12:33 PM
Hey Boy Hey Girl particularly would sound amazing with CamelPhat production!!
(maybe we could have a CamelPhat general discussion thread?)
Posted by: danG 6th May 2019, 08:40 AM
The 42-year-old is said to have been badly hurt trying to help a friend who had suffered multiple injuries.
While rushing to aid her, he smashed through a glass door, causing him to suffer severe cuts and blood loss, Nine News reported.
According to the site the female friend had fallen several metres from their private terrace.
The woman survived and was taken to hospital, Indonesian media report.
A statement confirming the Singapore-based DJ's death has been posted to his official Facebook page.
Tributes on the DJ's social media accounts praised him as a "legend," and a great friend and colleague.
"You always burned so brightly," one read, while another described him as an "amazing guy with a heart of gold".
The BBC has contacted his management for comment.
Sky - real name Adam Neat - was ranked as the third most popular DJ in Asia last year, according to his website.
The site quotes JUICE Magazine Asia describing him as a "rising Aussie superstar DJ" and says he worked with well-known artists such as Fat Boy Slim, David Guetta and The Scissor Sisters.
His club anthems include Illogical, Larynx and Kreatine.
I hadn't ever heard of him but that is rather tragic.
Posted by: danG 7th May 2019, 07:29 AM
https://dancingastronaut.com/2019/05/arty-brings-lawsuit-against-marshmello-for-allegedly-plagiarizing-happier/?fbclid=IwAR0Pjx3WE2bxzw8wRS_XMju40FEnVsPdwqpREs5CLDoYPl7xiYxVdUlzpAI
This particular lawsuit is unique, in that the legal dispute is mainly anchored to the song’s beat and other components, as opposed to the underlying composition. While ARTY’s remix was an undoubted success in 2014, “Happier” managed to claim the top spot on the dance music charts for 31 consecutive weeks in 2018, and grab a double-platinum certification as a result.
According to The Tennessean, the publication that broke the story, ARTY and Marshmello’s shared music publisher, Kobalt Music, as well as
Daniel Campbell Smith, co-founder of Bastille, are named as co-defendants in the suit. Upon inspection of the two songs, both drops share suspiciously similar arrangements, and Redditors were even quick to point out the similarity months before the lawsuit was officially brought to court.
Oh my, they actually do sound really similar!
Although I'm not sure if this lawsuit will actually get anywhere.1:56
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Posted by: lewistgreen 7th May 2019, 09:52 AM
Oh man that’s not good news for Marshmello/Dan Smith as that is literally the same sample eeek
Posted by: danG 8th May 2019, 04:48 PM
And as it turns out, the Arty remix rips off another track by Culture Code !!
edit: https://www.instagram.com/p/BxKkKUchINC/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=1qm5j14orus58
Posted by: lewistgreen 8th May 2019, 05:41 PM
LMAO the plot thickens. Arty doesn’t have a leg to stand on then.
Posted by: Golden Maknae 8th May 2019, 06:03 PM
tbh culture code has a point. none of these really count as “rip-offs” per se, they’re literally the same four notes anyway and most DJs will come out and say the same thing.
will this be career ending? probably not, but then again there’s robin thicke
Posted by: lewistgreen 1st September 2020, 07:39 PM
Sadly the news has broken this evening that Erick Morillo has died aged 49. Such a shame, I know he was in the news recently for the wrong reasons but it’s awful to hear he’s passed away.
He’s of course most well known for being a part of Real 2 Reel who released I Like to Move It and supporting Alexandra Burke in bringing the cultural reference ‘elephant in the room’ to the UK for the first time x
Posted by: TheSnake 1st September 2020, 07:49 PM
He’s of course most well known for being a part of Real 2 Reel who released I Like to Move It and supporting Alexandra Burke in bringing the cultural reference ‘elephant in the room’ to the UK for the first time x
Oh that's where I had heard of him before. I still think there should have been a literal elephant in the room for the video.
Sad to hear of his death. 'I Like To Move It' is great, its also one of the most famous dance songs from the 90s, featuring in quite a few adverts over the years.
Posted by: lewistgreen 2nd October 2020, 07:16 PM
Dubstep producer Cookie Monsta has passed away definitely one of the pioneers of the genre.
