Author Archives: Cameron DeFaria

About Cameron DeFaria

Cameron DeFaria is a Brooklyn-based music journalist and producer from Los Angeles, CA. He graduated from USC Thornton's Music Industry program in 2020. In addition to being Dancing Astronaut's Managing Editor, he is also a key player on Downtown Artist & Label Services' esteemed royalties team. Cameron’s favorite record labels include Future Classic, Rose Avenue Records, and This Never Happened.

‘Framework presents Solomun’ at abandoned power plant in SoCal

The esteemed promoters at Framework have announced a groundbreaking dance music event scheduled for June 1st in Southern California. Booked for an extended eight…

Mahmut Orhan shares final early-release album single, ‘Kettle’s Up’

Nearing the March 22 release of his debut album, Pangea, Mahmut Orhan has issued one final album preview in “Kettle’s Up.” Now streaming everywhere…

Mahmut Orhan pulls closer to ‘Pangea,’ unlocks ‘Nighter’

Currently on the road for a slew of international tour dates, Mahmut Orhan officially imparts “Nighter,” taking listeners one single closer to his debut…

Gorgon City share their ‘Biggest Regret’ alongside Bbyafricka

“This one has been going off in our sets and it’s finally here,” Gorgon City shared on Instagram regarding their first single of the…

Subtronics and REZZ unite on HypnoVizion with ‘Black Ice’

REZZtronics is back for the first time since 2022. ‘Black Ice” has officially landed, marking both producers’ first new music in 2024. Nearly two…

MËSTIZA share flamenco house-inspired debut LP, ‘QUËRELES’ [Q&A]

Madrid-based DJ duo MËSTIZA seamlessly intertwine melodic house, techno, and traditional Flamenco music on their debut album, QUËRELES, now streaming on Sacro Music. Capturing…

Lauren Mia shares debut LP, ‘RE:BIRTH,’ on self-founded record label

Ethereal techno tastemaker Lauren Mia has officially dispatched her debut album, RE:BIRTH, on the DJ’s recently launched record label, Ear Porn Music. Mia’s sonic…

Fred again.. repurposes Baby Keem vocals on ‘leavemealone’

On the heels of ‘”ten,” Fred again.. has done it again. While on paper it may seem like Baby Keem, wrote and recorded vocals…

Keys N Krates issue house-centric new album, ‘IN:TENSION’ [Interview]

One of North America’s most reliable electronic music outfits, Keys N Krates have officially dispatched their third studio album, IN:TENSION. Released on November 10,…

Hayden James offers melodic twofer, ‘Beggin’ You’ and ‘Never Mind’ [Q&A]

One of dance music’s most soulful and organic contributors, Hayden James returns to the playing field via Future Classic with “Beggin’ You,” featuring SAYGRACE,…