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DA’s Sunday Morning Medicine #1

Sunday Morning Medicine is a feature from Dancing Astronaut dedicated to the mellower side of electronic music. We bring you our favorite therapeutic selections — old and new — in an attempt to...

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Annie Mac delivers Christmas Mixes from The xx and Jessie Ware

Last night on her Sunday show “Musical Hot Water Bottle,” Annie Mac delivered two Christmas mixes from The xx and Jessie Ware. The mixes diverge a bit outside of our usually upbeat and dominantly...

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Free Download: The XX – Fiction (Funkagenda Re-Edit)

For years we’ve come to associate Funkagenda with superior production talent. He has been behind classic collaborations with Mark Knight on tracks like “Man With The Red Face” and “Antitode,” and has...

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The xx – Sunset (Jamie Jones Remix)

The xx released their second album Coexist in September of last year to critical acclaim, but despite its success the group’s restrained ambient style isn’t for everyone. Fortunately, Jamie Jones...

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The XX – Fiction (Maya Jane Coles Remix)

In the midst of prepping for the release of her first full length LP Comfort, Maya Jane Coles has been relatively quiet with remixes. A MJC remix is almost always a guaranteed grand slam, and her work...

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Weekend Rewind: The xx – VCR (Matthew Dear Remix)

Matthew Dear’s remix to The xx’s “VCR” made its way to music libraries back in 2010, and since has acted as the perfect weekend wind-down song to revisit. Borrowing from the delicate vocals The xx have...

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The XX – Sunset (Jamie XX Edit) [Free Download]

English producer Jamie XX is breathing new energy into group effort “Sunset” with his own solo edit. Taking the indie song off The XX‘s sophomore album, Jamie twists the track into an electronic...

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Jamie xx announces release date and tracklist for debut album

Dancing Astronaut - EDM, trap, techno, deep house, dubstep Given his immense popularity and success, it’s easy to forget that Jamie xx has yet to release his debut solo album. Luckily, the wait is...

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New Instagram photo breeds hope in expedited release of The xx’s third album

The xx have been teasing fans with new music for well over a year now, posting the occasional snippet of their studio sessions through their social media platforms. Though the three seem to be in no...

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10 of the most highly anticipated releases of 2016

110 important releases to look forward to in 2016The new year is here and 2016 is already poised to be a monumental year for dance music. Some of the industry’s biggest names and most revered taste...

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The xx reveal international fall 2016 tour

As the days mount since The xx began teasing their upcoming album, fans of the English band have been clamoring for any news on its release. While information regarding their forthcoming LP remains...

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The xx share mysterious new piece of music

Following a two-year-long hiatus, London band The xx are going on tour later this month, with a slew of stops in Europe, Asia, and South America. In preparation for their first live performances since...

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Details surrounding The xx’s new album leaked on Shazam

The follow-up LP to The xx‘s 2012 sophomore album, Coexist, has been a long time coming. For over a year now, the group has enticed fans with blances into their studio sessions and revelations of an...

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The xx announce new album ‘I See You’; listen to new single ‘On Hold’

It’s official: The xx have announced their new album I See You, due for release on January 13. The record marks their third LP to date, following 2012’s Coexist, and their groundbreaking self-titled...

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Primavera Sound announces The xx, Aphex Twin and more for 2017

Primavera Sound has unveiled its 2017 lineup, and the festival is packed with amazing headliners. The xx, Aphex Twin, and Flying Lotus are set to take the stage in Spain this summer, alongside such...

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This is every artist confirmed for Coachella 2017

It’s hard to believe that it is closing in on a year since crowds last descended on Indio, California for the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. The festival, heading into its 16th iteration,...

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Watch The xx perform ‘Lips’ on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon

Following the release of their third studio album, I See You, English trio The xx took to national television to perform “Lips” on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. In the video, group members, Romy...

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Dancing Astronaut’s Top Tracks of January

Every month, Dancing Astronaut compiles the top songs from the past 30 days into a single Spotify playlist. Vetted and considered by our cross-continental editorial staff, these are the best singles,...

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Ed Sheeran announced as final headliner at this year’s Glastonbury

Glastonbury, has added its final headliner with English singer-songwriter favorite, Ed Sheeran, who, according to Forbes has just recently become the first musician in history to have nine of the top...

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Glastonbury announce lineup with Justice, Major Lazer, Boys Noize and more

Glastonbury has a long, rich history of being one of Europe’s premier music and art festivals. Returning to its home at Worthy Farm this year, Glastonbury has once again set the bar for the summer...

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