EDM News Roundup: Week of January 25

If you thought that the perception of electronic music’s fans couldn’t get any worse, think again. One of the news highlights this week comes from a scientific study claiming EDM, along with rock and hip-hop, is a factor in juvenile delinquency. Multiple releases came out or were announced this week, [...]

By |2023-11-24T07:37:54-05:00January 25, 2013|

EDM News Roundup: Week of January 4

What better way to ring in the New Year than with a scientific study that shows electronic dance music distresses birds? A group of African gray parrots were observed when classical, “middle of the road,” and trendy pop music played, and while all birds had a preference for at least [...]

By |2023-11-24T07:38:53-05:00January 4, 2013|

DJ vs. DJ: Collaborations That Work (And Those That Don’t)

Right at the end of October, Steve Aoki and duo Knife Party announced on MTV a collaboration, a “phat” track called “Pile Driver.” Although the track is set for official release in early 2013, both acts are already including it in their setlists. Of course, over the years EDM has [...]

By |2023-11-24T07:54:28-05:00December 24, 2012|

New Year’s Eve 2013: Where are the EDM Events?

For the average individual, New Year’s Eve is a celebration – a time you look around for the best party to knock back a few cocktails and dance until the early hours of the morning. Yet, for the DJ, New Year’s Eve is the prime time to knock back a [...]

By |2023-11-24T07:38:56-05:00December 21, 2012|

EDM News Roundup: November 2

Halloween-themed EDM nights abounded over the past week, but how else did EDM professionals celebrate the holiday? Ultra Music decided to collaborate with Manic Pumpkin Carvers, and had two of their popular artists, Steve Aoki and Deadmau5, replicated in gourd form. Watch the progression of time for each creation here. [...]

By |2023-11-24T07:39:12-05:00November 2, 2012|

EDM News Roundup: Week of August 24

Electronic dance music festivals, in the U.S., are nowhere from stopping. Which event should you look out for next? Electric Adventure, presented by Area Event, is coming to Great Adventure in New Jersey on October 6. This amusement park-set EDM festival features Alesso and other well-known performers. Tickets go on [...]

By |2023-11-24T07:39:31-05:00August 24, 2012|

EDM News Roundup: Week of August 3

This week, major news consisted of nominations, lists, and more live performance announcements. In terms of live performances, Lollapalooza begins this weekend – August 2, precisely. Much like Coachella, Lollapalooza has a mix of rock and EDM acts on the bill, with genre favorites Avicii, Nero, Porter Robinson, Bassnectar, Paper [...]

By |2023-11-24T07:41:42-05:00August 3, 2012|

EDM News Roundup: Week of July 20

Summer-themed releases, yet another DJ-influenced fashion collection, and a DJ admitting he’s a sellout are just some of this week’s news highlights. More DJs are venturing into fashion. Last week, we got a preview of Avicii’s advertisements, and this week saw the announcement of Tiesto’s partnership with Guess. Like other [...]

By |2023-11-24T07:41:55-05:00July 20, 2012|
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