The best accessories to boost your smartphone audio and video
Do you love watching videos on your smartphone but hate the sound quality? Are you always scrambling to find a headphone jack to listen to an audiobook or podcast? You're not alone. It's become common knowledge that smartphones are great at taking pictures and even shooting video, but they can't compete with DSLR cameras when it comes to capturing high-quality
The Best Music Universities Worth Trying to Enroll In
Are you a creative person who dreams of a career as a musician abroad? Then the first thing to do is to choose the best music university in the world that provides a top-notch education! The experts at Cheap Paper Writing Service have compiled a list of universities and colleges abroad where you can get a quality music education. Of course,
A recent research study by Maven Road suggests 45% of dance music fans paid for livestreams during the pandemic
Global business intelligence firm Maven Road has a clear vision to create lean, actionable consumer and audience social media insights, taking a multi-faceted approach to growing businesses. With their knowledge and expertise enabling their clients to reach new pockets of consumer data that would otherwise remain untapped, Maven Road develops concise reports comprised of a wide variety of variables that
Daft Punk classic ‘Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger’ turns 20 years old
Often regarded as dance music's most impactful artist(s) of all time, Daft Punk have created a legacy that will hardly be matched anytime soon. The iconic duo have been blessing fans alike with each of their releases, and in turn have seen their popularity grow over the years, thanks to anthems like 'One More Time,' 'Around The World' and 'Get
AREA21 officially lands on Earth with release of highly anticipated debut album: Full Review
It feels like just yesterday that Martin Garrix took the stage of Ultra 2016 and unveiled his newest project that would soon become known as AREA21. A collaborative effort with his close friend and fellow songwriter Maejor, the AREA21 alias revealed a new side of Garrix by experimenting with a more hip-hop-centric sound blended with pop and EDM. Now, over
Skrillex makes unforgettable return to New York at Brooklyn’s Avant Gardner [Event Review]
On Wednesday, October 26th, Skrillex made an unforgettable return to New York after nearly five years with the help of Wax Motif and Noodz and even a surprise appearance from Benny Benassi at Brooklyn's Avant Gardner. After being slated for only a handful of shows since the beginning of the pandemic, many swarmed from the tri-state area to welcome Skrillex
Review: Return to the Source, the boutique festival in the South African desert
The Return to the Source festival staged an extraordinary Halloween party: From October 29 – November 01, the private nature reserve Tankwa Town in the South African desert hosted an electronic dance music and art festival guised in post-apocalyptic steampunk aesthetics. The lineup featured local South African scene makers, such as Ian Skene, Offroad, and Soundlanguage, as well as international
Celebrate David Guetta birthday with his Essential Mix from 2005
Arguably one of the most influential artists in the electronic dance industry, David Guetta celebrates today his 54th birthday. The French heavyweight has been blessing fans alike for the better part of two decades, with each production showcasing the undeniable talent of this multi-faceted artist. A true gem of a human being, Guetta is the epitome of success, with the
Electronic music in film soundtracks
Not only is electronic music prevalent in the music industry, on the radio and in television, it is highly present in the film industry. Over the years, we’ve been treated to many iconic film soundtracks by the hands of some of our favourite electronic artists - some that may not be widely known to many people - and we’re diving
How far would you travel to a rave? how about New Zealand?
They call it “the land of the long white cloud” and it may be most famous for being Australia’s slightly less glamorous neighbor. Maybe that’s to do it a disservice. There have been a number of top music artists from the country with the Finn Brothers of Split Enz and Crowded House fame being two of the best known. To
How electronic music paved its way into gaming?
It is well known that without music, video games, movies, TV shows, and other forms of entertainment would just look awkward and the whole atmosphere would feel empty. That is why the entertainment industry heavily relies on it to create an atmosphere, infuse some emotion, and feel into the scenes delivering something that consumers can immerse in and relate to.
‘Levels’, Avicii, and the legacy that dance music didn’t know was left behind
If you were asked to pick the darkest year for dance music since it first came to being in the 1980s, you couldn’t go far wrong with 2008. Clubs were closing by the day, major dance music festivals were having to branch out, booking indie bands as their headline act, and even BBC Radio 1, normally the bellwether of dance
Avicii dance music anthem ‘Levels’ turns 10 years old
It is often the one question that gets asked more than any inside EDM circles. "Where were you when you first heard Avicii's 'Levels?'" With its release on October 28th, 2011, it's astonishing to think that a track that started as just a simple Etta James sample would go on to completely change the world and define an entire era
Marvinmarvelous discusses the origin of his sound, ‘The Marvin Show’ and more: Interview
Featuring as a veteran DJ/producer, Marvinmarvelous is the epitome of an artist fully dedicated to perfecting his craft at any given time. Making his presence in the dance scene felt from a young age, this multi-faceted artist took inspiration from musical influences relating to Motown, R&B, Jazz and Classic Rock. Creating his own sound as his career progressed, Marvinmarvelous sits
9 educated electronic musicians to inspire you
Perhaps many of us see electronic musicians as superhumans. They make us dance to the beats they create and make a mood of huge crowds. And it is not surprising, as electronic music has a lot to do with mystery and cosmic sounds. Many performers, fascinating us with their rhythms, realized who they wanted to be as children. Therefore, they have