Music rights are a fickle topic. And nearly a decade ago, it was even more of a wild west environment than it is today, with myriad shady contracts or unclear terms being levied, especially in dance music where the major labels hadn’t quite yet permeated the genre to the degree they have today. So, cue …
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10 Rare Performances You Can't Miss at Ultra Music Festival 2023
From Eric Prydz’s HOLO to M.I.A.’s first Bayfront Park performance in 10 years, Ultra 2023 is packed to the gills. Here’s just a few of the many stunning performances. Emerging from the winter’s dearth of festival activity, Ultra Music Festival is always a welcome blast back into action. The iconic Miami-based festival of over two decades has …
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Skrillex is still teasing more new music with release of “Baby Again”
Skrillex just finished a massive promo campaign for his first two albums in nine years, released within 36 hours of each other two weekends ago. Quest For Fire and Don’t Get Too Close represent both sides of Skrillex’s production, with the former featuring the harder selections and the latter presenting his pop/hip hop side. And yet, the …
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Damon Albarn of Gorillaz Reveals "Clint Eastwood" Instrumental Is an Omnichord Preset
The timeless 2001 hit is powered by a preset titled “Rock 1.” It turns out those cheesy keyboard presets are good for something after all. In a recent interview with Zane Lowe of Apple Music, Damon Albarn, the mind behind the iconic digital band Gorillaz, shared that the instrumental of his 2001 hit “Clint Eastwood” was produced …
Volaris steps into melodic techno with mau5trap entry, ‘Hand Of God’ – Dancing Astronaut
by: Ross Goldenberg Feb 27, 2023 2023 started on the highest of a high notes for Volaris. Having just been inducted into Dancing Astronaut‘s Artist to Watch in 2023—following a year that saw him earn one of Dancing Astronaut‘s Top Tracks of 2022—Volaris saw through the “massive announcement of a show” that he was teasing …
RemK closes out MONTA’s season two with highly anticipated ID, ‘6am Bounce’ – Dancing Astronaut
by: Zach Salafia Feb 27, 2023 RemK is back on Boombox Cartel‘s MONTA record label, and this time it’s for perhaps his biggest track yet. The Dancing Astronaut Artist to Watch alum is no stranger to putting out heavy-hitting trap cuts and his 2023 debut is no different. That comes in the form of “6am …
Rising Star: The Journey of Multi-Talented Artist Jonnyfenn from Connecticut to LA
Get to know Jonnyfenn, the multi-talented artist from Torrington, Connecticut, who is currently making waves in Los Angeles. As an independent artist, producer, and sound engineer, Jonnyfenn has established himself as a rising star in the hip-hop scene with his unique sound that appeals to both fans and critics. Initially, Jonnyfenn began his musical journey …
EDM.com Playlist Picks: Skrillex, Zeds Dead, Kx5 & More [02/07/23]
New major releases include tracks from ROSSY, Marshmello, Crankdat and more. The electronic music community is constantly evolving with new sounds every week, as artists become more innovative with their compositions. EDM.com’s weekly “Playlist Picks” series highlights the top releases in the genre, helping uncover the latest tracks that will soon dominate the dance music …
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Angrybaby Returns To TH3RD BRAIN With Smooth Dance Single “HOLD YOU”
Following his earlier 2023 single, “EMBERS,” which saw him juxtapose deep basslines and groovy percussion elements, San Francisco-based talent Angrybaby has returned to tastemaker label TH3RD BRAIN with yet another heater. Filled with exciting moments all throughout, from its infectious vocals to its minimalistic melodies, “HOLD YOU” is as nostalgic as it is mesmerizing, and …
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EDM.com Playlist Picks: ODESZA, Mariana BO, Noizu & Westend More [02/24/23]
New major releases include tracks from KUČKA, FrostTop, and Ray Volpe and Marshmello. The electronic music community is constantly evolving with new sounds every week, as artists become more innovative with their compositions. EDM.com’s weekly “Playlist Picks” series highlights the top releases in the genre, helping uncover the latest tracks that will soon dominate the …
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