From concert chaos to extended tour dates to new music videos, much has gone on in the way of EDM this week. On Monday, it was reported that nine stabbings and a drug overdose occurred at a Swedish House Mafia concert in Dublin. The trio, known for hits “Save The [...]
Blending techno with house and electro, DJ Gray, born Jernej Graj, has had a varied career as a DJ and producer, putting out mainstream and independent releases and even starting his own label. Born in Slovenia, he began studying music as a child, attending music school, and this background translated [...]
New York-based DJ, producer, and remixer Hani has gone under multiple names during his career, including Jack Shaft, Extra Sauce, Miles Black Love, Donni Hotwheel, Disconfect, Knight Keys, and Musk Men. But, the choice of stage name doesn’t obscure the fact that DJ Hani has produced more than 250 remixes, [...]
The beat is the heart of many EDM tracks. Without that pulse, the track simply doesn’t translate to the dance floor. But, in modern times, there’s more than one way to create that beat, and Mr. Spank started organically, picking up and playing drums. Before making a career out of [...]
How many female DJs can you name? Even the most diehard EDM fan will have trouble. DJ Jenny Lafemme (known offstage as Jenny Feterovich) and producer Maggie Derthick are aiming to change that with their documentary Girls Gone Vinyl. While telling the stories of EDM performers and professionals from all [...]
Boris is one of the most recognized DJs in New York. Currently a resident at Pacha NYC, he played at now-defunct club Crobar for a number of years, as well at many other venues across the city. Along with Pacha NYC, Boris spins regularly at Space Miami. While a native [...]
Starting to collaborate in 2007, Bassjackers have quickly ascended to EDM prominence with two widely-played singles: first “Beat Cut,” which was promoted by Fedde Le Grand, and then “Mush Mush,” a pervasive tune at many of the summer festivals in 2011. At this point, if you haven’t heard of Bassjackers, [...]
When it comes to summer festivals, the European events from May through September cover all genres – including EDM. While some festivals encompass all genres, others are focused specifically toward electronic, including both live musicians and EDM. If you’re considering any of the festivals for this summer, here’s a guide [...]
Although Giorgio Moroder – best known, these days, for the disco tracks he did with Donna Summer – has been involved with creating and producing music for the past 40 years, he has flown under the radar for the past two decades. Summer’s recent death brought attention back to Moroder’s [...]
The Ibiza summer season already started, with the opening party at Space. However, for EDM fans, three more months of parties stretch ahead. Thinking of making your first trip to the Balearic paradise, or coming again for a few months of relaxation? Crossfadr has the schedule of parties, including weekly [...]