LIFESTYLE
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...
Indian Farmers are Using Dance Music to Fight Against Invading Locusts
Due to an unprecedented number of locust invasions on their farmlands, many Indian farmers are resorting to unorthodox means of fighting against the pesky insects, which are decimating their crops. According to a report published in Singapore-based news outlet The Straits Times, farmers are lighting firecrackers, clanging pots and pans, and even blasting electronic dance music in their efforts to ward off the locusts. The locust invasions are the worst that farmers have seen in the last 26 years and local officials have struggled mightily in their efforts to contain them. Swarms reportedly began to migrate from Pakistan and Iran back in April following the worst outbreak in decades in eastern Africa, which was precipitated by high rainfall and, in turn, favorable breeding weather. In...
DJ Tennis’ Life and Death Label Launches New Website in Celebration of 10-Year Anniversary
DJ Tennis‘ Life and Death imprint has been a staple in the electronic scene over the past ten years, with a sharp focus on soulful and melodic house music. To celebrate the label’s tenth anniversary, the brand launched a new website with a slew of exclusive content and features. The freshly minted site features new releases, podcasts, one-of-a-kind merchandise, and editorial pieces for those who wish to delve into the trippy world of Life And Death. It also features a brand new subscription service called Passengers for mega-fans seeking exclusive and early bird content. “Especially now during this global crisis, our Life and Death Passengers subscription is our way of connecting and interacting directly with our fans around the globe,” said Life An...
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 ...
DJ Snake to Release Movie Recapping His Momentous Paris La Défense Arena Concert
Back on February 22nd, 2020, DJ Snake achieved a career milestone with his biggest performance to date. The multi-platinum producer put on a jaw-dropping show at the landmark Paris La Défense Arena to an audience upwards of 40,000 people. The show now holds the record for the largest single-day electronic dance music event in European history. Of course DJ Snake had the performance filmed, but this footage isn’t just going to be used for any old performance recap. “Le concert au cinéma” will be a full length cinematic experience giving fans from around the world the opportunity to relive that historic night. More than twenty cameras on-site captured the night’s events. Aside from performing his familiar smash hits “Turn Down For What,” “Lean On,...
Acclaimed Rhythm Game “Avicii Invector” Gets Encore Edition for Nintendo Switch
Hello There Games and Wired Productions Ltd. have teamed up to create a tribute to late EDM superstar Avicii. Their critically acclaimed rhythm game, Avicii Invector, saw a release for PC, Playstation 4, and Xbox One in December 2019. The game is now receiving a beefy expansion and a release for Nintendo Switch. Avicii Invector Encore Edition boasts 10 new playable tracks, including newer releases from Avicii’s posthumous album Tim. These songs add to the 25 tracks on the initial release and include “Seek Bromance,” “Bad Reputation,” “Peace of Mind,” and the smash hit “Seek Bromance,” among others. Those tracks will be made available for the previously released version of the game in the form of song p...
Here Is a DJing Dog, Courtesy of Defected Records
There is no news story here. Just a DJing dachshund to put a smile on your face during these ruff times, courtesy of Defected Records.
Eluize to Offer Free Coaching Sessions to Womxn, Non-Binary, and Trans People In Music
Berlin-based house and techno producer Eluize has announced she will be offering free coaching services to womxn, non-binary, and trans people on a variety of creative and professional topics within the music industry. Eluize, who launched her Night Tide imprint as a medium for amplifying music produced by womxn, is expanding the services of the outlet to include professional coaching services so as to continue empowering the new, diverse voices of the future. Eluize’s experience in an array of functional areas has shaped her into an expert advisor on music production, performance, label management, work-life balance, and more. Outside of her performance background, Eluize’s professional résumé additionally includes roles as an A&R representative, ...
Learn to Make Focaccia with Zeds Dead in New Web series “Zeds Bread”
Have you ever had a hankering for a fresh-baked loaf of sourdough while listening to your favorite dubstep tune? Neither have we, but apparently Zeds Dead has, as the Toronto duo just released the first episode of their hilarious new web series, Zeds Bread (Yes, it’s exactly what you think it is). Despite revealing that they know nothing about culinary arts, the Deadbeats founders take on the fancy Italian bread, Focaccia, the most Instagramable loaf in the game. DC and Hooks first premiered the breadmaking series on Twitch back in May and the first episode hit the airwaves after the Deadbeats Radio show segment of their Spring livestream party. They have since released a new episode on the popular streaming site titled “The Water Test” but it has not yet been uploa...
Look Inside Martin Garrix’s Spectacular, Cutting-Edge Studio Renovation
After three years of meticulous renovations, the flagship STMPD RCRDS studio of international dance music superstar Martin Garrix is finally complete. Following its acquisition in 2017, Garrix and his team flung into an intricate renovation project for the recording studios, which have been transformed into a breathatking, cutting-edge complex. Three brand new studios were introduced into the building in addition to the refurbishment of its five existing studios, and each was given its own style in terms of appearance and equipment. Perhaps most stunning is the Mix Stage, a studio dedicated to cinema mixing with an immersive Dolby Atmos Premier Studio system, which represents “Dolby’s highest certification of a dubbing stage’s technical excellence.R...
Diplo Confirmed as Guest Speaker at Student Motivational Leadership Program, “LEAP Week”
Diplo has joined this year’s LEAP Week as a motivational guest speaker. The 2020 edition of the long-running series includes a vast lineup of celebrities, artists, and business professionals, who will be addressing high school and college-age students in a virtual setting. LEAP Week is a motivational summer program that aims to teach students life skills they may not otherwise pick up in a traditional classroom, such as time management, speech writing, mentorship, and interviewing. Diplo is just one of the guest speakers who will be imparting his wisdom on this year’s attendees. The Grammy Award-winning, multi-alias producer and dance music entrepreneur will be joining a lineup that includes Mark Wahlberg, Paula Abdul, Dennis Quaid, Kirstin Maldonado and Kevin O...
Marshmello and The Chainsmokers Land On Forbes’ 2020 “Highest Paid Celebrities” List
Forbes has revealed its annual list of the highest paid celebrities and a couple representatives from the dance music community have made the cut. The Chainsmokers took the 21st spot on the list just barely behind the Jonas Brothers, as the “Closer” producers earned themselves a windfall of $68 million. It turns out having the fourth most streamed song on Spotify of the last decade and a stake in JAJA Tequila has continued to pay healthy dividends for the duo. Impressively, the two placed ahead of fellow streaming giant Ed Sheeran, who broke U2‘s record for the highest grossing tour ever last year. Marshmello has found himself in similarly favorable straits, netting the 35th spot on the list. The masked hit-making machine pulled in $56 million, just barely eking out ...
