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Playlisting Tips for a Time When the Dance Party Has Moved Indoors
EDM is simultaneously one of the most popular genres of our time and one of the most difficult genres to gain recognition on playlists. It has partially become synonymous with the wider genre of pop—but why do green and mid-level EDM artists have trouble getting their music placed on these lists? The pandemic hasn’t had a significant impact on the streaming aspect of EDM music positively or negatively. But what can rising EDM artists be doing during this unique, prolonged moment? Song Structure It all starts with a song. You want to make sure your track is DJ-friendly and therefore, dance-floor-friendly. Enticing your listeners early on is crucial, and while it’s smart to stick to the formula of intro, breakdown, build, and drop, your song might stand out if you mix these sections up in a ...
EDM.com Presents “Quarantini Chats” Episode #2: Kaleena Zanders and VenessaMichaels
Whether they’re bedazzling eggs with rhinestones, baking their own sourdough from scratch, or concocting absurd cocktails, those in the social media community at large have embraced their creativity during their time in quarantine. Harnessing that creativity and manifesting it into the dance music community, EDM.com’s Instagram Live interview series Quarantini Chats invites the biggest music producers and DJs in the game to join our platform and craft a custom cocktail as they sip and dive into a wide range of topics with our special guest hosts, The Hotel Lobby. Fresh off the release of their decadent single “Creme Brulee,” a sun-kissed, R&B-inspired breakbeat bop, Kaleena Zanders and VenessaMichaels are ready to pour up and show up. Ahead of the impe...
REVIEW: Fujifilm Instax Link Mini Smartphone Printer
The resurrection of the polaroid-aesthetic camera has been massive, with Fujifilm leading the charge in Africa. Now, lovers of the old-school instant print photos are in for a wild ride as Intax’ Link Mini Smartphone printer mixes new tech with old tech to create something that needs to be seen to be believed. The Instax Link Mini is sleek in design, it features a rounded shape that is deceivingly small and comfortably fits in hand. The device is mostly controlled through a large Instax button at its centre and features a backport for the film and an output slide for printed photos. Most of its connectivity and usage is done straight through the Instax Mini Link app, available on Android and iOS via instant Bluetooth connectivity. Through the app, the printer can be used ...
Here is a Techno Song Featuring Vocalized Versions of Elon Musk’s Best Tweets
Elon Musk, the eccentric billionaire, Tesla boss, DJ, and father to a human named X Æ A-Xii, is sauntering through life with an iridescent glow after his flagship automobile and battery company dethroned Toyota as the world’s largest automaker by market value. A decade after Tesla went public, the company’s market cap recently eclipsed a staggering $224 billion, almost 30% more than that of Toyota. What better way to pay tribute to the unprecedented milestone than with a visual representation of the meteoric rise of Tesla soundtracked to a techno song featuring vocalized versions of its fabled founder’s best tweets? The madcap video arrived courtesy of tech journalist David Canellis by way of Hard Fork, the money and markets vertical of technology outlet Th...
Jonah Ray: How ‘Bout a Nice Hawaiian Punk?
(Like all of Jonah’s articles, there is a corresponding Spotify playlist of all the bands he mentions. Feel free to immerse yourself and listen while reading. Imagine that, a feast for yer eyes and ears at the SAME TIME.) When I tell people I was born and raised on the Hawaiian island of Oʻahu, they usually say “WHY DID YOU EVER LEAVE?!” or “WOW! I thought you were from the Midwest or something.” I guess my large, pale stature, and unending desire to slug beers makes them assume as much. Their next round of confusion usually stems from learning that I was a part of the island’s punk scene as well. “How does that even work?” Fair question. I try to tell them that It works…fine, I guess? For a punk scene to sustain itself (with any consistency), it usually needs a handful of local bands that...
INTERVIEW: Driving Digital Transformation for South African Businesses with Logicalis
International IT solutions and managed services provider, Logicalis has announced the availability of its globally renowned Cisco integration expertise in South Africa. This move speaks to how the group has added another string to its bow as the company evolves towards a new brand positioning, as Architects of Change. ITNA’s Jenna Delport chatted to Morne Laubscher, CTO of Logicalis, about how Logicalis and the tech industry as a whole is shifting to achieve digital transformation – here’s what transpired: Logicalis is said to be positioning the company as an architect of change – what exactly does becoming an architect of change mean, especially in such a fast-paced industry? With this fourth industrial revolution, we find ourselves in the exponential growth of innovation and digital serv...
Lamborghini Legend Valentino Balboni Reflects on EVs and the Future of Cars
Valentino Balboni was Lamborghini’s chief test driver for 33 years, testing everything from the Lamborghini Countach to the Gallardo. For fans of the brand, his name is synonymous with driving 12-cylinder cars nearly 200 mph on public roads (legally). Lamborghini even built a special Balboni edition Gallardo after he retired from the company. When we caught up with him, though, he was test driving and consulting on a very different kind of performance car: an electric vehicle called the Drako GTE. MotorTrend: I think this will surprise a lot of people because you are so well known for your time with Lamborghini, and this is very, very different than what Lamborghini does. The question people will ask is: Why are you interested in EVs? See all 9 photos Valentino Balboni: Good question...
Underground Vibes | 051
“Tonight” – Duckworthsound & Yaman Hong Kong-based Yaman and London-based Duckworthsound are definitely two producers of massive caliber, and their latest collaboration “Tonight” proves just that. It’s a dancefloor-ready heater that holds nothing back. “Only Love Together” – PAPER FACE Having just released their debut single, PAPER FACE are perfectly displaying their massive potential already. The talented duo, who sing, dance, and DJ, craft a lighthearted anthem with “Only Love Together,” bringing together pop and house aesthetics under a catchy halftime beat. “Love Is Awake” Ft. Late Night Alumni – Madnap Gearing up for the release of his debut album, young artist Madnap has enlisted Late Night Alumni to release “Love Is Awake,” a soothing electronic record that mar...
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Who Should Skrillex Collaborate with on His Next Album? [POLL]
Since it has been teased for what feels like years, recent events have led many to believe that the release of Skrillex‘s next album is imminent. While he has a number of EPs under his belt, 2014’s Recess is his only full-length album. The critically acclaimed LP featured a number of high-profile special guests, including Diplo, Chance The Rapper, and Kill The Noise, among others. Since then, the releases have slowed down, but the caliber of the talent of his collaborators has not. In recent years, he’s released tunes with Lady Gaga, Ty Dolla $ign, Boys Noize, Ed Sheeran, TroyBoi, and most recently, Kanye West and FKA Twigs. Considering the fact that his illustrious portfolio is filled with diverse, Grammy Award-winning works, it seems as if...
Do It for Dale (Jr.) and Bid on His Old NASCAR Chevy SS Race Car
Dale Earnhardt Jr. may no longer spend his weekends competing in NASCAR, but the North Carolina native’s mark on the sport remains as deep as ever. So why not let the world know you’re a Dale Jr. fan by bidding on one of his old racing machines? This NASCAR Chevy was driven by the son of the Intimidator himself on five occasions between 2012 and 2014, according to documents provided to RM Sotheby’s. Set up specifically for road course duty, this bow-tie-badged race car took Jr. to a third-place finish at Sonoma in 2014. Its four other outings, however, were less successful, with the car reportedly placing 28th at its inaugural race at Watkins Glen in 2012, 12th at Sonoma in 2013, and 30th and 11th at Watkins Glen in 2013 and 2014, respectively. See all 20 photos While the...
Get Your Red, White, and Blue on with Our 4th of July Patriotic Playlist
It’s Independence Day and that means American flags, barbecues, fireworks, and people decked out in red, white, and blue everything. To add to all that patriotic spirit, we’ve compiled a playlist of all the songs that are fitting for what the Fourth of July is all about from the worlds of electro, house, dance pop, and more electronic sub-genres. Here’s a teaser: Louis The Child with Drew Love – Free The holiday celebrates America’s freedom from British rule back in 1776. Through a post break-up lens, Louis The Child‘s heart wrenching track “Free” shares the same concept of freedom. The two people in the song are free from a relationship that just didn’t work out. Don Diablo feat. Jessie J – Brave America is known...
This Beekeeper Is Also a DJ and Music Producer Who Creates EDM Songs with His Hives
Bioni Samp is out to prove that beauty is in the eye of the bee-holder. Beekeping and DJing aren’t two hobbies that typically go hand-in-hand, unless you’re Samp, who is harnessing the transcendent nature of electronic music to educate people about the urgency of bee pollination. In a recent feature published in Modern Farmer, Samp waxed poetic about the plight of bees in today’s ecosystem. “Bees can be relaxed and meditative, but they can also be very angry,” he said. “Obviously at the moment, they’re very angry with humans.” On a mission to combat the precarious state of the world’s insect population, Samp has devoted his life to the preservation of bees. As a kid, he vividly remembers driving through the English countryside ...
