This year, the team at EDM.com is proud to publish four installments of “Best of 2020” coverage: Industry Leaders, Performances, Music Producers, and Songs. DJing and music production are different. But the difference between the two is like a wallflower—it hides in plain sight, and it is vastly misunderstood. Many artists do both, but not …
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The Best Studio Headphones for Electronic Music Producers (in 2021)
Studio headphones are one of the most important tools for electronic music producers. Especially in the world of portable music production, where music can be made in a café, on the bus, or even in the middle of a shopping center. Not to mention, headphones are a far less costly alternative to studio monitors. Plus, …
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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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Black Friday 2020: The Shopping Guide For Electronic Music Producers
Get your wallets ready, because it’s that time of year again – Black Friday/Cyber Monday! Over the Black Friday weekend, a ton of companies are running sales, discounts and freebies across their products, from plugins to courses and beyond. And as producers ourselves, we know that a lot of you have been holding out for …
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Electronic Music Producers Make Their Mark On BTS’ New Album, “BE”
South Korean megastars BTS released their ninth studio album this week, BE, the group’s latest since their early 2020 album MAP OF THE SOUL: 7. In August, the group’s label and management company Big Hit Entertainment announced the septet planned to release BE in the fourth quarter of this year. At the time, the group perceived …
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RMA Digs Deep Into the Production Process with How To’s and Tips for Up and Coming Producers
RMA’s music career began at the age of 16 and since then he has developed an arsenal of knowledge and experience in making outstanding tunes. Having achieved countless top-charting tunes on Apple Music and Beatport, releases on leading labels such as 2Dutch, Axtone and Noface and a massive tune with the legend Fatman Scoop, we …
How Producers Can Use Checklists to Improve Music Quality (with Examples)
Of course, music production is a creative pursuit. You can’t use science alone to write a quality song. But does that mean that creating systems for your music production will ruin the creative process? Absolutely not. In fact, combining creativity with a deliberate process ensures that your music can be of the highest quality. It …
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1001Tracklists Reveals Top 101 Producers Of 2020
1001Tracklists has revealed its winning bill for their annual “Top 101 Producers” list, with Heldeep Records label head Oliver Heldens crowning this year’s list of top contenders for this first time. The Dutch producer’s diligent work in the studio over the past year has commended him the reward of #1 — up from #24 in …
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Listen to Nicky Romero’s Exclusive EDM.com Playlist to Celebrate 1001Tracklists’ “Top 101 Producers” Rankings
1001Tracklists has just released their 2020 list of the top 101 producers for the year. The list represents artists who have garnered the most DJ support on their tracks in 2020, according to the world’s leading DJ tracklist database. Oliver Heldens took the crown for 2020, gaining the most unique support (that is, many unique DJs …
Oliver Heldens, MEDUZA, More Lead 1001Tracklists “Top 101 Producers 2020” List
It’s that time of the year again—1001Tracklists have calculated the numbers and revealed their annual “Top 101 Producers” list. The world’s largest DJ setlist database compiled a list that features representations from 21 countries across this year’s rankings. Leading the pack is Heldeep Records label head Oliver Heldens. The Dutch producer moves up from #24 to the #1 …
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