Since their first release in 2003, British EDM artists Ashely Pope and Tomek Naden, otherwise known as NAPT, have been releasing their unique brand of music (known as “N-funk”) into the EDM world. Their career has yielded a plethora of awards including one from Beatport.com for their remix of Slyde’s [...]
Hugo Pierre Leclercq is the newest child producer of electro-pop. Barely old enough to drive a car and going by the stage name Madeon, he went viral in summer 2011 with a mashup of 39 popular songs that garnered six million views within a few days. (The song was much [...]
Mixed Emotions is the debut album by Tanlines, a Brooklyn NY duo composed of Eric Emm (vocals, guitar, keyboards) and Jesse Cohen (drums, keyboards, bass). Initially born as a production project based out of Emm’s Brooklyn-based Brothers Studio, Tanlines has evolved into a deeply personal, unique electronic pop group.
The indie dance movement is having its hey-day right about now. The fusion of punk, rock, disco, new wave and electronic body music has fuelled a modern crusade of catchy, infectious and intelligent tunes. As with all EDM nowadays, this means you can come across a lot of tripe out [...]
I recently spun a late night set at a discreet venue deep in the heart of the West Village. My gracious hosts requested that I provide them with my preferred equipment requirements days before the gig so that they could be prepared for any change-overs between the DJs. With the [...]
Quayola is a London-based artist who is known for using video installations to deconstruct famous artworks. He uses ideas of algorithm and abstraction to reinvent well-known pieces through video. He works closely with DJs and producers (he himself dabbles in electronic music) such as Jamie XX to create visual and [...]
Nachtglanz Recordings, an independent electronic record label based out of Schacht-Audorf, Germany, has been producing music since early 2011. The label specializes in House Music, Techno, and Electronica, and they’ve released albums by artists such as Ariane Blank, Head of Shoes, Bags and Boys, and Stoneman. One of the labels [...]
iamamiwhoami is an electronica music and multimedia project headlined by Swedish singer-songwriter Jonna Lee. Videos released from the YouTube channel have spread viraly. The first clip was uploaded on December 4, 2009 http://www.iamamiwhoami.net/index.html http://twitter.com/#!/iam_ami_whoami
The rain was coming down throughout the day, but the Beekman Beer Garden and Beach Club kept the good times going until well into the night. The place that normally houses picnic benches and beautiful outdoor seating overlooking the Brooklyn Bridge was overrun by colorful beaded bracelet and sunglasses wearing [...]
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 [...]