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Inspired by Dance Music Greats, Maurya Sevak Aims to Make His Own Impact [Q&A]
Inspired by some of the electronic music greats, Maurya Sevak is on a mission to make his own impact on the genre. Hailing from Toronto, the surging DJ and dance music producer recently released his latest single, “Horizon.” Blending progressive house with elements of trance, the electrifying track emanates from Sevak’s love of music by artists like David Guetta and Armin van Buuren. He says he was “utterly mesmerized” by those dance music pathfinders—specifically their performances at the iconic Tomorrowland festival in Belgium. And with their music serving as a catalyst, the young beatsmith is working diligently to carve his own sound. We caught up with Sevak to discuss his direction, favorite music production tools and more. EDM.com: Tell us about...
Jason Ross Announces Release Date of Sophomore Album, “ATLAS”
It’s been over two years since the release of his last album, but Jason Ross hasn’t forgotten about the fans who made it so special. Beloved in electronic music circles for his inimitable blend of melodic bass, trance and progressive house, Ross has announced his forthcoming sophomore album ATLAS. The LP, Ross says, is an ode to the fiercely supportive faction of fans who tuned into his weekly “Atlas” livestreams during the pandemic. “While writing this album, I kept coming back to the idea of ‘home’ and what it means to me,” Ross said of ATLAS in an Instagram post. “Over the past few years, ‘Atlas’ has become a home base not just for my fans, but for myself too. The community started to build during quarantine and my weekly Atlas livestreams ...
Isaiah Rashad Receives Own Day, Key to Home City of Chattanooga, Tennessee
Isaiah Rashad was officially honored by his home city of Chattanooga, Tennessee during Bonnaroo, receiving his own day and a key to the city. Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly appeared on stage at Bonnaroo with the key and declared June 17 as Isaiah Rashad Day. “You’ve made Chattanooga proud,” he told Rashad. “You are an inspiration to this crowd, to the world, to this city, and so I wanted to present you with a key to the city of Chattanooga,” he continued. Rashad happily held up the key and a certificate confirming Isaiah Rashad Day before proudly declaring, “I got a f*cking day, y’all!” The TDE staple’s latest album The House Is Burning was released in July 2021 and marked his first solo full-length effort since 2016. It featured guest appearances from Jay Rock, SZA, Lil Uzi Vert, Duke D...
Inside the Origins of “EDM” With the Man Who Coined the Term—And Transformed It Into a Global Movement
It was a Tuesday night in London when Richard James Burgess found himself on the doorstep of Blitz for the very first time. He was dressed in ripped jeans and a t-shirt, surrounded by people with “amazing clothes and amazing hair.” Unbeknownst to Burgess at the time, that door was, in reality, a gateway that would ultimately lead him to coin the term “electronic dance music” in 1980. It landed him at the forefront of a sonic revolution—one marked by experimentation and a desire to “electrify” the acoustic instruments of the heyday. And it all started out with a drum set and a dream. Richard James Burgess is now the President and CEO of The American Association of Independent Music. c/o American Association of Independent Music Born in London and raised in New Zealand, Burgess was drawn to ...
Boiler Room Announces Inaugural Broadcast From Pakistan
In a milestone for the nascent Pakistan dance music community, Boiler Room announced their first-ever show in Pakistan. Local dance music fans were swept off their feet when a striking poster popped up on Instagram from Boiler Room with the surprise announcement earlier this week. The poster pays homage to Pakistani culture with a rose shimmering above the Pakistani state symbol of a crescent with a five-pointed star, embellished with a famous Urdu phrase: “dekh magar pyar se” (look, but with love). Pakistan’s inaugural Boiler Room streams today, June 20th at 7PM PKT (3PM BST) from the metropolis of Karachi. The highly anticipated broadcast is a collaborative effort organized by the British Council, Dialled In, Karachi Community Radio, and Cape Monze Records. U.K. producers Aha...
Defunk, Stickybuds, Father Funk, More to Perform at Friendzy Fest 2022
Canada’s Friendzy Fest Music Festival is set to return for its sophomore edition this August. Offering four days and four nights of dance music, camping, art and workshops, Friendzy Fest is where friends become family. The second annual fest will take place August 11th to 15th at Rangeton Park in Evansburg, Alberta. This year’s eclectic lineup features headlining performances by Stickybuds—who will reemerge to play a special comeback set—genre-blending bass music virtuoso Defunk, and dubstep producer Jaenga. The roster also includes the likes of hip-hop and electro fusion artist Def3, disco-funk producer Father Funk and electronic violinist Kytami, among others. Poster for Friendly Fest 2022, the Year of the Mushroom. Placing an emphasis on showcasing Western Can...
Beyoncé Releasing New Song “Break My Soul” Tonight
Beyoncé is releasing the new song “Break My Soul” at midnight Eastern. She made the announcement by changing the bios on her social media pages to read: “6. BREAK MY SOUL midnight ET.” It’ll mark the first single from her new album Renaissance, which is out July 29. “Break My Soul,” released on the summer solstice, marks the start of a new season, Pitchfork has learned. The new single is a dance song that is intended to mark the start of a new era with new anthems. “Break My Soul” will arrive just about two years after Beyoncé’s single “Black Parade,” which she released on June 19, 2020 in observance of Juneteenth. The track was eventually included on The Lion King: The Gift (Deluxe Edition) and also earned her the Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance in 2021. With the award, Beyoncé ...
Four Tet Wins Streaming Royalties Dispute With Domino
Kieran Hebden (aka Four Tet) has won his royalty battle with his former label, Domino. The label agreed to backpay roughly $70,000 in historical royalties going back to 2001, when he signed his record contract. The amount is the difference between the 50 percent rate that Hebden believed he should receive for streaming and downloads, and the 18 percent rate that Domino—like many other labels—was paying. As well as paying the 50 percent rate going forward, Domino will reimburse Hebden’s legal costs and interest on his lost earnings. Announcing the “bodacious” news, Hebden tweeted: “It has been a difficult and stressful experience to work my way through this court case and I’m so glad we got this positive result, but I feel hugely relieved that the process is over. Hopefully I’ve opened up a...
Watch Bob Dylan Sing “Happy Birthday” for Brian Wilson’s 80th
Today (June 20) is Brian Wilson’s 80th birthday. To celebrate, a host of musicians sent well wishes and congratulations to the legendary Beach Boys songwriter. The messages are compiled in a new video titled “Happy 80th Birthday, Brian!,” and contributors include Fleet Foxes, Elton John, She & Him, Questlove, Chuck D, John Cusack, David Crosby, Jeff Bridges, and Al Jardine. Notably, the video closes with Bob Dylan’s voice and guitar performance of “Happy Birthday” for Wilson. Watch the video below. Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from.
Gwen Stefani Shares Father’s Day Post for Blake Shelton: ‘Grateful For U Every Day’
Blake Shelton has lovingly taken on the role of stepfather in the lives of Gwen Stefani‘s sons, Kingston, Zuma and Apollo. To celebrate his impact on their family, Stefani shared a sweet Father’s Day post to her husband on Sunday (June 19). “happy father’s day @blakeshelton,” she wrote alongside an adorable series of family photos. “we all love u sooooo much god really gave me you for the ups and downs.” In a follow-up post, the “Hollaback Girl” singer shared a video of the country music star play wrestling with eight-year-old Apollo, who couldn’t stop giggling. “grateful for u every day @blakeshelton,” Stefani captioned the clip. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Shelton also celebrated his 46th birthday on Saturday (June 18), and he p...
Stanley Cup Final 2022: How to Watch Games for Free Without Cable
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Get your pucks ready! The Colorado Avalanche and Tampa Bay Lightning will go up against each other in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final championship at Colorado’s Bell Arena on Monday (June 20). The game airs live at 8 p.m. ET on ABC. The Avalanche beat the two-time defending Stanley Cup Champion Tampa Bay Lightning 7-0 in Game 2 and now lead the series 2-0. Game 4 is scheduled for Wednesday (June 22), Game 5 is tentatively scheduled for Friday (June 24). Click here for more scheduling information. Don’t want to miss out on the action? You can purchase tickets...
Watch Luke Combs Talk Miranda Lambert Collaboration & Who Would Make His Musical Mount Rushmore
On June 24, Luke Combs will release his third studio album, Growin’ Up. In addition to the recent releases “Doin’ This” “The Kind of Love We Make” and “Tomorrow Me,” the album also features a duet with Miranda Lambert on “Outrunnin’ Your Memory.” Combs recently told Billboard of the collaboration, “Me and Dan had come up with the idea that we really loved called ‘When It’s Raining in Seattle.’ When me and Miranda were tossing song ideas back in forth, I ended up on this ‘When it rains in Seattle thing,’ and she was like, ‘I love that idea.’” Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news On his upcoming third studio album, Growin’ Up, Combs again worked with Chip Matthews and Jonathan Singleton. He says working with them on the new album has been “...
