Why International Women’s Day Is Important to Me: Aluna, TOKiMONSTA, More Speak Out

Since 1975, International Women’s Day has been designated as a global day of recognition for women, taking place annually on March 8th. It also coincides with the American Women’s History Month. But historically, the event dates back to the early 1900s, linked to early feminist and workers’ rights movements. From protest movements to a celebration …

Yolanda Be Cool Celebrate 10 Years of “We No Speak Americano” [Interview]

We often think of EDM and dance music as being a fairly young genre, which, it is. But, dance music has been raiding the pop charts for a long time. Today, we’re celebrating the 10th anniversary of a seminal dance/pop crossover hit, “We No Speak Americano” by Australian duo Yolando Be Cool. I vividly remember …

Yolanda Be Cool Celebrates 10 Years of “We No Speak Americano” With International Remix Package

In 2010, Australian duo Yolanda Be Cool recruited their brother DCUP to create a party track their DJ friends could play. Little did they know that “We Speak No Americano” would become a worldwide sensation with Gold and Platinum accreditations across numerous territories. Even if you’re not familiar with Yolanda Be Cool, chances are this …

Premiere: Yolanda Be Cool celebrate a decade of ‘We No Speak Americano’ with anniversary edit [Q&A]

by: Rachel Narozniak Dec 3, 2020 Yolanda Be Cool‘s status as a household name is owed in part to “We No Speak Americano.” An emblem of what it means to be evergreen, the electro-pop anthem, produced alongside DCUP and released in February 2010, exercised a white-knuckle grip on pop culture from the day it left …

Martin Garrix, David Guetta, Timbaland to Speak at 2020 Amsterdam Dance Event

While the 2020 Amsterdam Dance Event will look much different than previous iterations due to COVID-19, organizers are still bringing out some giants for this year’s programming. One particular program that has turned heads is the upcoming “Evolution of Our Sounds” panel discussion. The hourlong talk is set to feature insights from Martin Garrix, David Guetta, …