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Which Producer Should NGHTMRE Collab With On His Debut Album? [POLL]
Fans were left reeling after NGHTMRE recently casually teased the existence of his debut album. While he didn’t share much, it’s interesting to note that he mentioned it will be a fully cohesive body of work with each song flowing into the next and that it will represent his artistic vision perfectly. While we count down the seconds to its release, we’ll have to be patient, as he said there’s still a lot that has to be done before it drops. In honor of the exciting news, we want to hear from you. Which producer should NGHTMRE collaborate with on his debut album? Choose one of the selections or add your own to the poll below. As of the time of writing, NGHTMRE has not yet announced a title or release date for his upcoming debut album. FOLLOW NGHTMRE: ...
Can learning to play an instrument help with EDM production?
EDM DJs and producers benefit from learning how to play an instrument before they dive into the world of music production. Even basic knowledge of an instrument can help! Benefits of playing an instrument Playing an instrument allows you to gain a better understanding of musical theory. An instrument allows you to have a tactile and visual way to learn musical concepts. Knowing musical concepts can help you make better compositions. Not to mention, learning an instrument also gives you a better ear and learn how to analyze musical pieces. This can help you gain a better understanding of melody instead of just producing by ear. For example, knowing how to play an instrument can help you learn the chords of a scale. So when you are producing something, and it doesn’t sound correct, you can f...
INTERVIEW: Skynamo Founder on Choosing a Career in Technology
In 2013, Sam Clarke – founder and CEO of local startup, Skynamo – decided he wanted to solve a problem that had been getting in the way of business for decades. A few years later, in 2020, Skynamo went on to secure $30 million in US funding and is now putting it to good use – starting with an app that supports & protects sales field agents in the fight against COVID19. ITNA’s Jenna Delport had the opportunity to chat to Clarke, here’s what transpired: What first made you think of a career in technology?I have been a tinkerer my whole life. From a very young age, I would take things apart to see how they work – often even getting to put them back together again. I started teaching myself to write software when I was 12 years old. I wrote a few programs for friends while at high school, ...
Wraps, Wheels, and Whips: 10 DJs with Jaw-Dropping Car Collections
Music and cars undoubtedly go hand in hand. Picture this—it’s late at night and you’re cruising down the highway, blasting Kavinsky‘s “Night Call” or Duke Dumont‘s “Ocean Drive,” with not a care in the world. There’s nothing better than blaring your favorite song and feeling the bass and the engine meld together, making you feel like you’re in your own personal music video. Now think about doing that in a custom Ferrari. EDM artists are known for adding high octane gas into their productions, but they add it to their luxury vehicles as well. Navigating the roads at breakneck speeds comparable to the kinetic energy of their music, here are 10 producers and DJs who have car collections will have your jaw on the floor. ...
Watch Armin van Buuren Revisit the “Holy Grounds” of Tomorrowland
Tomorrowland is one of the most beloved music festivals on the planet, and while it may not be happening in person in 2020, its magnetic presence is still felt in droves throughout the EDM community. That sentiment echoes profoundly in Armin van Buuren, the trance legend who has graced Tomorrowland’s illustrious stages many times throughout the years. Following the tragic postponement of the event’s 2020 edition, van Buuren revisited the festival site for some nostalgic soul searching. Check out the video of his visit below, which also features clips pertaining to many of his fondest Tomorrowland memories, like when he announced the birth of his son on stage. “You can feel the energy,” van Buuren says. “This is holy ground you know. So many memories have ...
Celebrate Solange’s Birthday with 5 of the Best Remixes of Her Music
Solange is a national treasure. Her inimitable approach to R&B and soul has led her to become one of the most formidable artists in contemporary music, and her work has inspired an innumerable amount of electronic tracks that continue to shape the genre. Essentially, dance music wouldn’t be quite what it is today without her influence. To celebrate Solange’s birthday today, we dug up five of the best electronic remixes of her tracks. Solange – “Losing You (Cyril Hahn Remix)” Cyril Hahn‘s intoxicating deep house rework of Solange’s “Losing You” remains one of the most popular remixes in the renowned Swiss producer’s catalog despite its release over 7 years ago. Solange – “Cranes In the Sky (Kaytranada DJ Edit)&...
Nahko and Medicine for the People Fight for Progress on Take Your Power Back
When singer and songwriter Nahko Bear wrote “Dear Brother” for Nahko and Medicine for the People’s fourth album, Take Your Power Back, it wasn’t to charge up the masses to fight against racial injustice and police brutality in 2020. It was written in 2014 — a year after the Black Lives Matter Movement was born and during the time of civil unrest in Ferguson following the death of Michael Brown. “I wrote that song the day after Ferguson happened,” Nahko told SPIN about “Dear Brother.” “It’s completely directed at injustice, inequality, racism in the country, and the authoritarian system. And yes, it’s just literally directed at that.” [embedded content] Nahko and Medicine for the People is a collective of musicians, led by Nahko, from all over the globe. And wi...
The Best EDM Songs for Exercising At Home
It’s no big secret that music is the key to a more productive home workout. True enough, a study by post-doctoral scholar Cassie Ellis found that people do in fact play music to motivate them to exercise. Additionally, Ellis discovered that music guides counting, so the tempo greatly matters depending on your routine. For instance, music with a tempo of 120 to 140 BPM pumps more people up during aerobic workouts. However, slow exercises are much more appropriate for music below 120 BPM. In terms of tempo, there’s no genre more diverse than EDM. As such, it’s definitely possible to create a playlist with music that compliments every phase of your routine. Here are five of the best EDM songs you need to boost your home workout routine. M.I.A. – Sunshowers For many people, the har...
“Expedition Unknown” Host Josh Gates on Driving Beaters and Off-Roaders Around the World
Every Wednesday night, Josh Gates takes his fans around the world to investigate the greatest legends and mysteries in history on his show Expedition Unknown. Getting to dig sites, tombs, and lost cities isn’t like taking a vacation, though. Flying commercial is just the first step, followed by a lot of driving in a lot of cool vehicles. Although the show could just jump straight into the legend, a big part of its charm is the journey. Traveling deep into the deserts, forests, swamps, and mountains requires cars, trucks, SUVs, motorcycles, ATVs, helicopters, boats, snowmobiles, and even military vehicles, and that’s all part of the story. Whatever Josh is driving, riding, or piloting, you’ll hear about how good, bad, or just plain odd it is. We got Josh on a video call di...
Driving While Black: Chronicling a Chapter in America’s History on the Road
“Undoubtedly the right of locomotion, the right to move from one place to another according to inclination, is an attribute of personal liberty, and … a right secured by the Fourteenth Amendment and by other provisions of the Constitution.” —Williams v. Fears, 1900 Green Book—the Oscar-winning Hollywood movie loosely based on the life of African American virtuoso pianist Don Shirley and his white driver and bodyguard, Frank “Tony Lip” Vallelonga—introduced white filmgoers to The Negro Motorist Green Book, one of several travel guides used by Black families and business travelers in the Jim Crow era. Many white audiences were startled by the idea that Black Americans driving a car in the supposedly civilized postwar United States could be fraught with racial hazards,...
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Who Should Martin Garrix Collaborate with Next? [POLL]
Ever since he was a teenager, Martin Garrix has been on top of the EDM world. While he has a number of iconic solo offerings under his belt, he’s collaborated with some of the biggest names in electronic music, pop, hip-hop, and beyond. From Avicii to Tiësto, Macklemore to Khalid, and Bebe Rexha to John Martin, there is no one the Dutch superstar can’t team up with in crafting a hit. In honor of his infectious sound and impressive resume, we created a poll and want to hear from you. Who should Martin Garrix collaborate with next? FOLLOW MARTIN GARRIX: Facebook: facebook.com/martin.garrixTwitter: twitter.com/martingarrixInstagram: instagram.com/martingarrixSpotify: spoti.fi/2YszVxQ
Today Marks the 7th Anniversary of the Release of Avicii’s Iconic Single “Wake Me Up”
Seven years ago to the day, legendary DJ and producer Avicii released one of his most beloved songs, the Aloe Blacc-assisted “Wake Me Up.” The lead single from his debut studio album True, the twangy, dazzling folktronica tune moonlighted as a breakthrough song for the late dance music icon following its release on June 17th, 2013. To this day, “Wake Me Up” stands the test of time as a bona fide generational anthem, and one that remains a tour de force in Avicii’s celebrated catalog of music. You can dive back into “Wake Me Up” below and relive the ineffable magic of one of the most distinctive and trailblazing electronic songs of the last decade. FOLLOW AVICII: Facebook: facebook.com/aviciiTwitter: twitter.com/AviciiInstagram: instagram....
