How Did 4 Artists Launch Music On the Similar Day With the Similar '90s Pattern?

4 dance tracks, 4 totally different artists, launched by 4 totally different labels—all on the identical day.  That is the eyebrow-raising phenomenon that was noticed throughout this week’s Friday deluge of recent music. Campbell’s “Beat Goes On (To The Mind),” Spencer Ramsay’s “Beat Goes On (DNB Flip), Chapter & Verse’s “The Beat Goes On” and …

Eddie Johns, Artist Behind Daft Punk’s “One More Time” Sample, Seeks Royalties for Source Material

Despite providing the source material for one of Daft Punk’s biggest hits, artist Eddie Johns has reportedly spent decades uncompensated for his work.  That may soon change, however, as news of the legendary duo’s breakup has sparked a renewed drive to get Johns credited, which started with Johns’ case manager Alyssa Cash.  Johns, who previously …

Sample Alison Wonderland’s Cello for triple j’s 2021 DIY Supergroup Competition

Australian dance music powerhouse Alison Wonderland is one of a slew of big-name acts taking part in this year’s triple j DIY Supergroup competition, where major artists contribute samples and sounds for music producers to incorporate into their own compositions. This year’s contest contains samples recorded exclusively by Gang Of Youths, Vallis Alps, Genesis Owusu, Touch Sensitive, Lime Cordiale, and San …

Claude VonStroke bolsters release of first-ever sample pack with production contest – Dancing Astronaut Claude VonStroke bolsters release of first-ever sample pack with production contest

by: Rugby Scruggs Mar 13, 2021 House music producers have been sent a gift from the groove gods. Dirtybird Records label head Claude VonStroke has released his very first sample pack, Claude’s Construction Vol. 1. Overflowing with the eclectic and quirky noises that VonStroke’s fans have come to know and love, this sample pack gives …

Dirtybird’s Claude VonStroke Drops New Sample Pack, Announces Music Production Contest

Music producers can now glimpse into the weird and wonderful musical mind of Claude VonStroke, Dirtybird‘s papa bird, who has been pushing the envelope of house music for years with his unique approach to production. The famed producer and DJ dropped his new sample pack today, dubbed “Claude’s Construction Vol 1.” The bundle contains all the bells and …

Free Sample Packs: The Complete List for 2021

Sample packs are the sustenance of any electronic music producer’s studio setup. But what’s better than regular samples? Free samples. So, to help you out on your production journey, we compiled this massive list of free sample pack resources for you to explore. We’re constantly updating this, so feel free to send us more resources. …

Ozzy Osbourne reacts to ‘Crazy Train’ sample in Trick Daddy’s ‘Let’s Go’

Footage has emerged of Ozzy Osbourne listening to Trick Daddy’s single ‘Let’s Go’, which samples ‘Crazy Train’, for the very first time. The clip was filmed by LA producer Andrew Watt and subsequently shared by Lil Jon, who featured on 2004’s ‘Let’s Go’ alongside Trick Daddy and Twista. Osbourne, who is presumably in the studio, …

Explore Eliminate’s Unique Sound With His Debut Splice Sample Pack

At long last, one of the brightest sound designers in electronic music has released his debut Splice sample pack. Music producers can now explore over 800 samples produced by Eliminate, the Los Angeles-based beatsmith and Disciple Recordings crown jewel pushing the envelope of trap and dubstep. With tracks like the RL Grime-supported “Mula” and the festival-dominating …

YouTube Show Traces Eric Prydz’s “Call On Me” Sample to Its Obscure Roots

A new YouTube program called “Show Me The Sample,” which traces samples from hit songs to their origins, recently featured a piece of dance music history in Eric Prydz‘s “Call On Me.” Hosts Felix Leiter and Dan Nightingale track the song’s iconic hook back to 1982 with the release of English artist Steve Winwood‘s “Valerie.” …

Modestep Releases Enormous Sample Pack With 1,200 Sounds

Modestep is sharing their wealth of knowledge with the next generation of producers through the release of their new sample pack on Splice. Containing over 1,200 samples, the pack enables music producers to experiment with many of the building blocks that make up some of their dubstep and bass classics. On YouTube, Modestep shared a …