Prolific electronic music producer Bonobo has long been celebrated in the dance music world for his diverse soundscapes and rich sonic arrangements. Now, in celebration of the 10th anniversary of his fourth studio album Black Sands, the British artist is offering an opportunity for his longtime fans to take home a physical piece of his work …
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GRiZ Celebrates LGBT History Month with Dazzling “Medusa” Remix Package
Last Friday, multi-instrumentalist GRiZ celebrated LGBT History Month with an official remix package for his hit “Medusa,” which features fellow queer DJ and producer Wreckno. Promoted as a “queer anthem banger,” the original track was intended to empower the queer community. The remix pack—which features Gioli & Assia, J. Worra, Super Future, NotLö, and a GRiZ VIP—reignites the song’s …
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Petit Biscuit Shines With Vocal Debut On Whimsical Sophomore Album, “Parachute”
French producer Petit Biscuit has long been a staple in the genre grey area found at the intersection of melodic bass and ambient music. He initially made waves in the space with the 2017 release of his debut album, Presence, composed of 14 tracks of instrumental bliss. Now, with the release of its successor, Parachute, the …
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Australian Breakbeat Legend Phil K Has Died
Phil K, a legendary DJ and producer who was revered for his contributions to the Australian breakbeat scene, has died at the age of 51. According to The Music, he revealed he had been diagnosed with bladder cancer back in February 2019. “Our community lost one of its finest yesterday,” reads a statement shared by …
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House Music Legend Todd Terry Drops New Single “Jammin”
Todd Terry is still going strong. The seminal house music producer has unveiled his latest masterstroke, “Jammin,” a nostalgic number with a dusty analogue feel. “Jammin” taps back into Terry’s roots with its classic chords and breakbeat-influenced percussion. The sound design here is reminiscent of his pioneering contributions to house music in the 80s and 90s, …
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Richie Hawtin on Income Equality in Dance Music: “We’re Trying to Fix a Problem That We’ve Lost Control of”
Fabled techno producer and music entrepreneur Richie Hawtin recently opened up about the lack of income equality between DJs and producers in dance music. In a new interview with Holly Herndon and Mat Dryhurst for their “Interdependence” podcast, Hawtin delved into a number of timely issues in EDM, including crucial changes to the economic infrastructure of live DJ sets. …
Rob Swire of Pendulum Featured on BBC Masterclass Series
The BBC has recruited Pendulum frontman Rob Swire for a new entry in their “BBC Music Introducing” masterclass series. In the half-hour discussion, Swire details how Pendulum became one of the most iconic acts in drum & bass history. Production-minded listeners will enjoy how he details some of the strategies behind his writing process and longtime fans will …
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Spotify to Offer Algorithm Visibility Boost in Exchange for Royalty Cut
A new blog post published by Spotify revealed that creators will now have the ability to boost their visibility in the platform’s radio and autoplay algorithms. The post, which was shared on the streaming giant’s website, detailed the “new experiment.” In this new experiment, artists and labels can identify music that’s a priority for them, and …
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Rusko Previews 12 New Songs in Genre-Bending Demo Dump
Even though Rusko fans are still trying to contain themselves after the release of his fantastic four-track EP last month, the dubstep icon decided to stoke the flames even more over the weekend. On Sunday, November 1st, Rusko previewed 12 unreleased songs on Instagram. Sharing a series of Story posts with his fans, he offered up …
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German Courts Rule That Techno Club Nights are Concerts
After reading the title of this article you may find yourself asking: “Why was this decided by a court?” or “What does this decision mean?” Well, the fact of the matter is that this distinction represents a major victory for German club operators and their patrons. Under the old classification, club nights were not considered …
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