Since his appearance in the EDM scene in 2010, chef-turned-producer Gerry Read has been steadily growing a reputation for his humor, hot takes and crafty lo-fi beats. Now, the British artist has prepared a visual feature exclusively for EDM.com, pulling from his time in both the food and music industries to craft a menu and …
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deadmau5, REZZ, More Pay Tribute to i_o Following Producer’s Tragic Death
Garrett Lockhart, who to friends and fellow musicians was affectionately known as i_o, tragically passed away at the age of 30 on Monday, November 3rd. The gifted techno and deep house producer was coming into his own, in every sense of the term. Since shedding his skin as Fawks, an alias in which he cut …
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The Curious Case of Marc Rebillet: How “Loop Daddy” is Making Absurdity Cool Again
Marc Rebillet wasn’t always like this. As a kid, Rebillet was reserved, messing around with music in his room with no intention of ever taking it beyond its four walls. With a personality like his, however, it was only a matter of time before his broiling charisma bubbled to the surface. Rebillet is like a soda can—too much …
Lady Gaga Wins Favorite Electronic Dance Music Artist at 2020 American Music Awards
Sunday night was big for music as the American Music Awards saw some of the industry’s most presitgious names recognized. If you missed the broadcast, you may be surprised to hear who took home the honors for dance music’s favorite artist. Lady Gaga bested both Kygo and Marshmello for the award in what was—by all …
“Friendsgiving In Verdansk” is a Stacked Call of Duty Tournament Featuring Excision, Nicky Romero, More
An epic Call of Duty battle royale tournament starring numerous dance music producers is set to take place this week as part of the debut “Friendsgiving In Verdansk” celebration. Nerd Street Gamers has put together a star-studded Thanksgiving day event, pitting a stacked roster of artists against each other in a combined 40-team tournament. The …
Renowned Electronic Music Producer i_o Has Died
Renowned electronic music producer i_o has tragically died at the age of 30. According to an announcement shared on his Instagram account, i_o passed away yesterday, November 23rd, 2020. “This extremely talented spirit taught us that even if nothing matters, you can still lead with love,” the post reads. “Garrett’s truth and soul lives on …
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Flume, Madeon, Disclosure, More Receive 2021 Grammy Award Nominations: See the Full List
The Recording Academy has announced the official nominations for the 63rd annual Grammy Awards. It is a big day for the EDM scene, as a slew of artists received well-deserved nods for their spectacular work this past year. Up for the award of Best Dance Recording are Diplo and SIDEPIECE for their collaborative hit “On My Mind,” Disclosure for the …
Pioneer’s DDJ-FLX6 Controller Boasts Impressive New Mixing and Scratching Functions
There is a reason why Pioneer DJ‘s equipment is industry standard. For the past 25 years, the renowned audio company has issued the most top-shelf products for DJs, including their iconic CDJs and DJM mixers, which can be found at just about every club worth its salt worldwide. In September, Pioneer DJ unveiled the coveted CDJ-3000, and …
Charly Black on His Hit Single With Sak Noel: “I Wrote the Song for Dancing, for People to Be Happy” [Q&A]
EDM.com: Congratulations on your current single, “Diggy Dee” with Sak Noel. We’re really diggin’ the warm, bouncy vibe of this song! What was the story behind the making of this track? How did you and Sak Noel come together for it? Charly Black: I wrote this song long before I collaborated on it with Sak …
Electric Family Announces Giant Black Friday and Cyber Monday Sale
Considering the state of the world right now, discounted gifts are more appreciated than ever as we prepare to shop for the weirdest holiday season of our lives. Thankfully, Electric Family‘s Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals are a saving grace for those shopping for the dance music fans on their list. Starting today, Electric …
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