With Baltimore’s annual electronic affair, Moonrise Festival, rapidly approaching, Dancing Astronaut canvasses the event’s expansive lineup to highlight an array of acts that correspond with attendees’ musical preferences. Ranging from hip-hop heavyweights like 21 Savage to esteemed icons like dance music pioneer, Tiësto, Moonrise’s 2019 roster of talent is vast and spans multiple sub-genres. Although […]
The release of “Head in the Trees” was a career defining moment for Hotel Garuda. The single arrived shortly after member Manila Killa, ceased his engagement with the joint project to pursue solo endeavors. Hotel Garuda consequently became a one man show, headed by remaining member, Candleweather. “Head in the Trees” was his debut solo […]
Hotel Garuda makes his debut on Diplo & Friends with a genre-bending mix that takes the listener through an unconventional journey showcasing his eclectic sound palette. The duo, until recently was halved by Manila Killa, though now stands tall as a solo effort championed by Candle Weather. Through the hour-long effort, groovy undertones meet indie […]
When it comes to musical output, it’s clear that Hotel Garuda isn’t slowing down anytime soon. Initially comprised of Manila Killa and Candleweather, the duo first became renowned for their feel-good house tunes. Then in the summer of 2018, the duo parted ways, leaving Candleweather to continue on as the face of the brand while […]
Each week, New Music Friday sweeps through with torrential force, showering streaming platforms with immeasurable amounts of new tunes. Just like Dancing Astronaut rounds up 25 of the biggest songs of the week for the Hot 25 Spotify playlist each New Music Friday, Lunar Lunes serves as a landing pad for SoundCloud users who want a whole new dose of tunes to kick […]
Each week, New Music Friday sweeps through with torrential force, showering streaming platforms with immeasurable amounts of new tunes. Just like Dancing Astronaut rounds up 25 of the biggest songs of the week for the Hot 25 Spotify playlist each New Music Friday, Lunar Lunes serves as a landing pad for SoundCloud users who want a whole new dose of tunes to kick […]
2018 was a year of big transitions for Chris Gavino, more popularly known by his DJ/producer alias, Manila Killa, with his decision to focus on his solo career after a successful bout as one half of Hotel Garuda. In honor of his new focus as a one-man show, Gavino announced he would be dropping his debut […]
Both SNBRN and Hotel Garuda are known for their laid back and approachable take on house music. After dropping off “One Reason,” his first solo single since the departure of Manila Killa, back in November, Hotel Garduda has enlisted SNBRN for an official remix of the uplifting track. SNBRN puts a deeper, more atmospheric house […]
Following the announcement of their break-up, Aseem Mangaoka has taken the reigns of the former Hotel Garuda duo, while Manila Killa focuses on his solo project. However, “Blurry Eyes” (their final release for the time being), has been gaining a lot of positive traction since its June 2018 release. To complement its success, the track […]
Seismic Dance Event is a new festival hosted by local Austin, Texas promoter RealMusic Events. Known for their house-oriented electronic lineups, Seismic Dance Event seems to be a top-notch event for festival goers looking to find hard beats and dirty grooves, and some of the genre’s finest beatsmiths are headed to Carson Creek Ranch for […]
The duo Hotel Garuda, comprised of Chris Gavino and Aseem Mangaoka, have been beautifully crafting their uplifting house tunes for a magical four years now. However, today they deliver the news that after their upcoming Electric Forest show they will no longer be a duo. As sad as it might be, they say that this will not […]
After a brief hiatus, Hotel Garuda returns in full force with their new single, “Blurry Eyes.” Coming off an iconic performance at Holy Ship!, the duo enlisted former Illenium and Seven Lions collaborator RUNN for this release, which is set to be lead track on their forthcoming EP. Out on Mom + Pop Music, this […]
Producer duo Louis The Child are known over the years for their individual style that is readily evident across their excellent remixes and bouncy originals. With their upbeat sound and foolproof productions, it’s no surprise that they release a beautiful 9-track remix package for their latest release. “Better Not,” featuring the ever so swaggy Wafia. Hotel Garuda […]
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At the end of 2017, Hotel Garuda released a stunningly euphoric original, “Dancing On The Moon” featuring Lemaitre, which amassed support for its groovy vibe and stunning vocals. The duo, composed of Candle Weather and Manila Killa, has now dropped an eclectic remix package for the tune, featuring renditions from Botnek, JUDGE, and Cavego.“We got […]
The most important day of every week: New Music Friday. As each week brings a succession of new music from some of electronic music’s biggest artists, here’s a selection of tracks that shouldn’t be missed.Manila Killa lent his dreamy style to a remix of Kailee Morgue‘s “Medusa”……and had a doubly productive day, as his collaborative […]
Kidwaste has teamed up with Manila Killa for new single “Tonight,” a production undoubtedly suited to unwind to now that festival season has ended. Chelsea Cutler’s soothing vocals and a chill house backdrop are combined with both producers’ ability to infuse a mystical vibe into their music.This is not the duo’s first time collaborating. They previously […]
Since their first hit, Hotel Garuda has captured the chill and soulful side the dance scene with an abundance of imaginative and inspiring releases. With a career chugging along with a style all their own, the duo have graced fans with a new “Dancing On The Moon Tour Mix.”The mix kicks off with an eponymous, unreleased single, […]
French DJ and producer, Quentin Beauvois, more prominently known under the moniker Kidswaste, has announced his first tour, set to span across several major cities in the United States and Canada. Known for his dreamy style which incorporates colorful melodies, alluring vocals, and mellow, downtempo beats, Kidswaste cultivates a uniquely distinct sound that has garnered support […]
Hotel Garuda have quickly gained the momentum within the “commercial underground” with their pop-sensible song structure and indie dance appeal.On June 9, the duo consisting of Manila Killa and Candle Weather released their acclaimed original track, “Til it Burns Out,” featuring the harmonic vocals of Violet Skies. The emotional ballad quickly joined the ranks of future bass hits within their […]
