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Watch This 11-Year-Old Perform Spine-Chilling Dance to Excision Song on America’s Got Talent
At the age of 11, most kids are playing soccer, collecting comic books, or playing video games. Noah Epps, though, is dropping the collective jaw of our country after a mind-boggling performance on America’s Got Talent. Noah recently appeared on the famed competition show to perform his patented dance routine, which no one saw coming. The performance started out innocuously with the typical contestant-judge repartee, when Noah informed the judges of his age and the fact that he started dancing in first grade after he tried to enter a dance battle but was stifled by kids who said “he sucked.” Dressed to the nines in a badass marionette outfit and astonishingly realistic makeup, Noah then flung headlong into his routine, in which he languidly dances in robotic fashion to a ...
EDM.com Quarantine Diaries: ARMNHMR
“Quarantine Diaries” is an editorial series in which EDM.com invites members of the music community to contribute guest posts about how they’re coping with the pandemic. The goal of the series is to provide a platform for these individuals to share their own experiences and perspectives and ultimately inspire anyone experiencing pitfalls contrived by the impact of COVID-19. The thoughts and viewpoints expressed are those of the authors, Joseph Chung and Joseph Abella of ARMNHMR. To say the last couple of months were a test for everyone is an understatement. Before COVID-19 had hit, we felt like we were about to have one of the best springs/summers of our lives. We were halfway into our first ever album tour, something we spent a year planning and building towards, when th...
Energy Storage Technology Could Put an End to Africa’s Blackouts
Sourced from The Times UK. A shift from Africa’s traditional approach to power generation is needed to unleash the continent’s clean energy potential and secure an African future free from blackouts. A strategy centred around energy storage and flexible power systems will be the key to guaranteeing the reliability of a high-renewable grid, while also lowering the cost of electricity for Africans. As Africa’s economies and populations steadily grow, so too does the demand for reliable electricity. Simply put, new power plants need to be built, and the reliability of electrical systems needs to be vastly improved. But here is the challenge: How can African countries build an electrical system that can both integrate a large amount of inexpensive but intermittent renewable energy, while at th...
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How Well Do You Know Steve Aoki? [QUIZ]
International superstar and Dim Mak founder Steve Aoki has experienced a long and fascinating journey on his way to the top. He’s headlined venues and festivals all over the world, collaborated with some of the biggest artists in EDM and beyond, and even earned himself a Grammy Award nomination. In addition to his musical accolades, he created a charitable organization that aids and funds research in the fight against degenerative brain diseases. In honor of his library of classics, iconic label, and charitable efforts, we’ve developed a quiz to see how much you know about the renaissance man himself. FOLLOW STEVE AOKI: Website: steveaoki.comFacebook: facebook.com/steveaokiTwitter: twitter.com/steveaokiInstagram: instagram.com/steveaokiSpotify: spoti.fi/3d1TLFn
Jedi Fever: Our 1997 Interview With Mark Hamill
This article originally appeared in the March 1997 issue of SPIN. What did you think the first time you read the script? I was like is this a parody? I remember one of my lines was: “But we can’t turn our back on fear. Fear is our only defense.” I mean, who talks like that? Overall, I saw it as much closer to The Wizard of Oz than Star Trek. You’ve got a pirate, a wizard, a farm boy, a princess, and an evil overlord. We could’ve been traveling in a horse-drawn carriage. Did you know all along that Darth Vader was Luke’s father? No, and I was always asking. George told me that Luke’s father fell into a volcano. I wondered about Luke’s mother, too. I always thought that she should’ve been disguised as Boba Fett, that I could pull off Boba Fest’s mask and it’d be my mother who’d been secretly...
Enough of the Rumors: Masked Singer RMR Clears the Air
When RMR first popped off in late February — with an eccentric Rascal Flatts rendition complete with “fuck 12″ adlibs, a stitched-up ski mask and a Saint Laurent bullet-proof vest to match — his overnight success almost never made it to the morning. Within days, hours even, the original upload of “Rascal” was removed from YouTube just as quickly as it went viral. RMR (pronounced “rumor”) doesn’t say who exactly was the culprit here who got it taken down or really anything else about his life for that matter. The always-masked singer, who prefers anonymity outside of his inner circle (including his given name), even on a Zoom call. Instead, he gives a shoulder shrug and a cheeky gold-grill-revealing smile. Whoever tried to rid YouTube of “Rascal” and prevent his track f...
COVID-19 Contact Tracing Apps: Managing the Pandemic While Maintaining Privacy
Image sourced from Oudtshoorn Courant The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a huge toll worldwide for both individuals and economies. As a precaution, many countries have implemented strict lockdown measures such as closing schools, restaurants and borders, while mask-wearing in public and social distancing have become a must. The enforcement of these policies, along with the extensive testing of populations has helped to minimize infection rates. However, when an individual is found to be infected with the coronavirus, the race is on to find those who have come into contact with them, as these people could be carriers or even be infected. This has led to hundreds of coronavirus contact-tracing mobile applications being developed worldwide and backed by various governments and national health au...
10 EDM Songs from Jersey Shore That Will Have You Yelling “Cabs Are Here!”
Ready for a blast from the past? Think back to the simpler times of 2009, when your only worry was whether or not you were going to miss the new Jersey Shore episode. Jersey Shore was one of those guilty pleasure programs you couldn’t peel your eyes away from. Filled to the brim with drama, debauchery, and, of course, fist-pumping, it’s no wonder the absurdly entertaining show lasted for six seasons and received multiple spin-offs. Every year we couldn’t wait to see Snooki, Pauly D, Vinnie, J-Wow, Sammy, Ronnie, and of course Mike “The Situation” head back to the sun and booze-soaked boardwalk of the Jersey Shore. One thing you might have missed in between Snooki getting arrested or Sammy screaming at Ron for making fun of her big toe is that the show was...
Underground Vibes | 050
Underground Vibes 050 includes indie-electronic gems from Zanski and Nya Bloom, futuristic productions from The FifthGuys and problem solved, and deep vibes from fugue and Sullust. “Hauntology” – Zanski Toronto-based vocalist and producer Zanski recently released one of his most impressive singles yet with “Hauntology.” His music is rich in textures, tones, and melodic elements, and “Hauntology,” taken off his forthcoming EP Upon Frigid Water, is no exception. “Need You” – Nya Bloom “Need You” marks the second chapter of Nya Bloom‘s debut interactive project Exhale. The talented musician’s second single is an impressive combination of indie and electronic sounds, driven by a deep bassline and infectious vocals. “Odds Are” – The FifthGuys, Thatsimo & ...
Can Music Producers Be Digital Nomads? 5 Ways to Achieve the Lifestyle
If you have activities such as traveling and music production that you are passionate about, it might be difficult to give the same amount of attention and energy to both. This then brings about the question, “Can music producers be digital nomads? Yes! You can be a music producer and digital nomad at the same time. However, this requires having the right approach consisting of the following: A portable recording studio Budget Money-making plan Time management plan Below, we explain how you can go about implementing the approaches above to become both a digital nomad and music producer. Get a Portable Recording Studio For a digital nomad music producer, the tools in a stable recording studio cannot be used on the road. Therefore, you need tools that are portable and can move with you...
What’s the Difference Between a Ford F-150 and F-250, Anyway?
It’s a question that doesn’t bear asking if you really know your trucks, but for the masses, it’s one that comes up all the time: What’s the difference between the Ford F-150 and F-250 pickup? At the core the difference is simple, the F-150 is a light-duty, half-ton class truck while the Ford F-250 is a three-quarter ton, heavy-duty truck. More specifically, the F-250 has a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) greater than 8,500 pounds, while the F-150 is under that government-specified threshold. Digging deeper, the differences are many. The Ford F-150 is a light-duty truck built primarily to haul lighter loads and cruise effortlessly on the highway. Its engines are more efficient, and its cabin is designed to be quiet at speed. The F-250 by contrast is built for wor...
Dyno Tuning an LS1-Swap 1981 Malibu Wagon for 700 HP
This Malibu wagon’s goal was to create a tire-ripping, fun-time-having street car—a vehicle to fill with friends to rip burnouts around town and destroy cones on the autocross. After a year of trial and error, the LS1-swapped 1981 Malibu finally got on the chassis dyno; through 28 dyno pulls, the Malibu wagon was fine-tuned with Vortech’s standard, generic LS-swap kit and V1-Ti supercharger, picking up an additional 280 hp and 220 lb-ft. Building the LS1… A quick refresh on the project: It’s a gutted 1998 Trans Am Formula for its Gen-III LS1, then Pro Motor Engines in Mooresville, North Carolina, took a break from building wild NASCAR engines to help build the LS1-based 383ci stroker with a K1 crank, K1 rods, Wiseco dished pistons, and upgraded wrist pins. The LS1 383 c.i...
