Astro’n’out Wins Golden Microphone Award for Collaboration “Haosā”

Latvian pop/rock band Astro’n’out, formed in 2003, has received significant recognition for their 2020 collaboration with Sudden Lights, “Haosā.” The song was awarded the Golden Microphone 2021 Award in the Radio Hit category.

Golden Microphone Award Criteria

The “Radio Hit” category of the Golden Microphone Award is determined by a combination of radio airplay and station ratings. The award considers the number of times a song is played on radio stations, multiplied by the ratings of those stations, ensuring both reach and frequency are factored into the decision. To be eligible, a song must have been played on at least three radio stations.

Astro’n’out’s Accolades

Astro’n’out has been consistently recognized within the Latvian music industry, receiving nominations for the Latvian Music Records Annual Award for all six of their studio albums. In 2020, their album Multivitamīna multipaka won the Golden Microphone award for best Latvian pop album [First Avenue]. They also composed and performed “For Glory and Joy,” the official song for the 2021 Ice Hockey World Championship, which gained international recognition [Vikipēdija].

Recent Performances and Upcoming Shows

Astro’n’out recently performed at the Palace Theatre in July 2022 and participated in the XV Latvian Song and Dance Festival USA Rock Concert alongside Akacis, Astro’n’out, and DJ Ai-Va [First Avenue]. They are scheduled to perform at First Avenue on March 6th. [First Avenue]

About Astro’n’out

Founded in 2003, Astro’n’out is a popular Latvian pop/rock band known for songs like “Daļa Rīgas” (A Part of Riga), written by Mara Upmane-Holsteine when she was 19 years old [YouTube]. The band continues to tour in Latvia and Europe, and recently made their debut North American performance [First Avenue].