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Celebrate Pride Month with Music from These Extraordinarily Talented, Openly Gay EDM Artists
In solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement and all those fighting for racial equality following the death of George Floyd, many in the music industry, including EDM.com, temporarily ceased business operations on Tuesday, June 2nd to align with those fighting for a better future. However, let us not forget about another vastly marginalized group of people—the LGBTQ community, who are now celebrating Pride Month. There are many core values at EDM’s bedrock, but perhaps the most paramount is inclusivity. Whether it is through the genre’s innately euphoric sonic flair or its ineffable proclivity to unify ravers at festivals, electronic music brings people together regardless of gender or the color of their skin. Ergo, it goes without saying that the EDM and ...
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Which EDM Star Should Lady Gaga Collaborate with Next? [POLL]
With last weekend’s release of her newest album Chromatica, one thing was very clear: Lady Gaga knows her EDM. For her sixth studio album, the eleven-time Grammy-winning pop star collaborated with an astonishing number of dance music artists. Joining executive producer BloodPop® were none other than Skrillex, Axwell, Tchami, and Madeon, among others more. In honor of this monumental celebration of pop and dance music, we want to hear from you—which EDM artist should Lady Gaga should collaborate with next? FOLLOW LADY GAGA: Facebook: gaga.lk/facebookInstagram: gaga.lk/InstagramTwitter: gaga.lk/Twitter
YouTube, Apple Music, Spotify and Amazon Pledge Support for Blackout Tuesday
Image by Elijah Nouvelage/Getty Images YouTube Music, Apple Music, Spotify and Amazon Music have all pledged in support of Blackout Tuesday – a campaign calling for the music industry to put normal day-to-day operations on ‘pause’ and “and instead spend time reflecting on how to support the black community.” According to The Verge, this movement is “aimed at protesting police violence and racism as well as honouring George Floyd, whose death at the hands of police has sparked universal outcry and demonstrations in US cities and around the world.” The global music streaming platforms have each attempted to do just this through social media blackouts, specially dedicated and curated playlists as well as moments of silence. “June 2nd is Black Out Tuesday, a day of collective disconnect from w...
The Baddest Ferrari Testarossa on Earth Is in Japan
I really never watched Miami Vice as a kid (probably because my parents wouldn’t let me), but one thing I do know about the hit 1980s TV show was its hero car—a white Ferrari Testarossa. Visions of the Testarossa would continue to be fed into my brain at an early age, from playing the arcade game OutRun to hearing my brother blasting Sir Mix-A-Lot’s Mack Daddy album, which contained a hit song called—you guessed it— “Testarossa. “ Of course, I really didn’t know the difference between a V-12 and a four-cylinder back then, but suffice it to say Ferrari was already up high on a pedestal. I dreamt that one day, when I made it on Robin Leach’s Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous, I would buy my very own mid-engine Testarossa. Thirty years later, I’ve com...
Dream 4x4s We’d Own If We Could
If you’ve never had a chance to rip, crawl, or haul around in a 4×4 truck or SUV on an off-road route, then you really need to get it on your automotive enthusiast bucket list. There’s a magic about it, the adventure of it, that you really need to experience. Ah, but what 4×4 to do it in. The possibilities, like the trails, are virtually endless. To get a feel for what 4x4s would be high on the fun meter, we asked the experts over at Four Wheeler and the Truck Trend Network what they have at the top of their 4×4 dream machine list, and the results may surprise you. Check them out and see what you think. And for those of you out there who love the off-road life, we bet there’s a 4×4 you’ve always wanted to own but never have because it’s too...
5 Essential Mobile Apps for Moms
Being a mother has to be one of the most exciting but also demanding experiences life can provide. One moment your heart is swelling with thoughts of all the wonderful memories you will create with your little one – then suddenly, you are worrying about how you are going to juggle it all: the sleepless nights, the rocking to bed, the learning and unlearning. Luckily, mobile apps have been a silver lining when it comes to handling motherhood. These five essential apps will no doubt bring convenience and laughter into your life: 1. Lullaby Songs for Babies Sometimes rocking and singing your child to sleep can be exhausting. Conveniently, Lullaby Songs for Babies puts your vocal cords to rest for a few moments. The application has multiple lullabies available, which are categorised into certa...
A Dually Delight: Top 5 Craigslist Diesel Trucks in Birmingham
What started as a story about an ad for a gas-powered, four-wheel-drive 1994 Ford E-350 that has a presidential history has turned into a recurring topic over at TruckTrend.com. Great feedback on that article was the catalyst, and we now are five (counting Birmingham, Alabama) cities into what has become an epic search for diesel trucks and cars being sold through Craigslist around the U.S. One of the things that draws diesel enthusiasts to Craigslist is not only the wide variety of trucks and cars, but also engines, tools, and other related mechanical bits and pieces found in its pages. Very cool stuff, and thanks to negotiating, it usually can be had for a song. Thus far, we’ve highlighted oil-burners being sold privately in Miami, Charlotte, North Carolina, Boston, and the New Yor...
Introducing The Fluffy Cloud, the UFO-Like 360° Immersive Stage That is Reinventing Live Performances
“Doing the same thing over and over is boring,” says Jorge Perdomo, creator of The Fluffy Cloud. No, The Fluffy Cloud isn’t the name of a fancy new weather app or a pillow you saw on Shark Tank. It is a futuristic art installation that doubles as a formidable concert stage, towering 30-feet high and flaunting a 60,000-watt circular sound system and a dazzling centrifuge of 33,000 polychromatic LEDs. The Fluffy Cloud is a structure like no other, and that’s the point—its goal, Perdomo says, is to disrupt the live entertainment industry by creating something that blurs the lines of art and music to offer a truly immersive experience. At its core, The Fluffy Cloud represents subversion through immersion. Inspired by his own experiences at conce...
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Feel Those Pre-Summer Vibes with May’s New Releases [Playlist]
Getting in gear for the summer, DJs and producers across electronic music’s subgenres pumped out both fun, radio-friendly dance pop singles and chill, laid-back collaborations last month. Most notably, deadmau5 teamed up with The Neptunes for his first release of 2020, “Pomegranate,” exploring a nu-disco sound. Marshmello and Halsey also dropped a summery, 80s-inspired collaboration of their own called “Be Kind.” Although it touches on the struggles of being in a serious relationship, Halsey described it as “cute,” “optimistic,” and “heartfelt” in a tweet. She went on to say they thought everyone “could use the vibes right now.” This same sentiment can be found in Martin Garrix‘s latest progressive house co...
The Me & 1975 Together Review
Right, the 1975. I’m dating someone who said, “don’t forget to mention that they’re annoying.” How do you forget anything with this band really; their every maneuver comes with a flashing neon sign that reads “this is the Britpop power ballad” or “tracks 9-12 listened to too much M83 (which is any at all, really).” The only thing that’s easy to forget about the 1975 is anyone in the band’s name that isn’t Matty Healy. In fact, I’m not even sure I could tell you how many people are in the band. Is it four? And they deny being a “rock band” because in 2020 that term is considered to be more limiting than “boy band,” which both the 1975 and Brockhampton have identified as, to increased critical acclaim. So it doesn’t matter. That’s why Notes on a Conditional Form (“this is the overindulgent f...
Celebrate Madeon’s Birthday with 5 of His Biggest Moments
Since 2010 and perhaps even earlier, Madeon has cemented himself as an EDM wunderkind, with a metoeric rise to stardom at the young age of 15. His storied career thereafter has only become more and more awe-inspiring with each passing year. In honor of Madeon’s 26th birthday today, we put together a list of the dance music superstar’s five biggest moments. Pendulum – “The Island” Remix Competition Win Fresh off an alias change (from previous producer name and anagram “Deamon”), Madeon chose his current moniker and hit the ground running with a remix of Pendulum‘s timeless classic “The Island.” This work was an entry into Pendulum’s remix competition, and it was subsequently crowned winner. With Madeon’s...
South African Start-up Goes Global Despite Worldwide Lockdowns
Since launching in South Africa in October 2019, myFanPark has been connecting heroes – ranging from TV personalities, movie stars and musicians, to sporting greats, DJs, comedians and social influencers – with their fans through personalised, video-recorded messages. Now, fans in Germany, Switzerland and Austria are connecting with their favourite celebrities through the platform and soon, fans in India and West Africa will get to do so too. Not only was myFanPark the first of its kind in South Africa, but it was also named as one of the top five most exciting startups in the country by Heavy Chef. To date, traffic to the South African website has grown by 492%, orders have increased by 959% and the number of celebs who have signed up has by 172%, bringing the amount of South African cele...
