Listen to deadmau5’s first BBC Radio 1 residency mix
Early in December, BBC Radio 1 announced their list of 2017 residents, revealing a list of esteemed DJs including the likes of Kölsch and Eats Everything. The largest name on the rotating series’ roster, of course, was deadmau5, who celebrated his birthday by providing his debut residency mix…
New Year, New Armin van Buuren: “I Need You”
Not even a week into 2017 and Trance legend Armin van Buuren has unleashed a major new single with Grammy-winning producer Fernando Garibay. “I Need You”, which features vocals by Olaf Blackwood, is an infectious tune that will definitely make any Armin fan’s day. The song carries…
L’ENFANT make with debut Boogie Angst short-player EP Review
Boogie Angst familiars LENFANT have been a strong experimental leg to Kraak & Smaak’s emerging indie dance powerhouse. Breaking into the final leg of 2016 with their debut EP for the label, Fear Of.. is by far the most in-depth showcase of their instrumentally charged indie sound. Tracks…
Eric Prydz presents the first EPIC Radio of 2017
Swedish legend Eric Prydz began what he thinks “might be the best year yet” in his usual busy manner, Following his stellar NYE show in Colorado, the pioneer returned California for a show at the Observatory in Orange County. Promptly on schedule, Eric Prydz has now settled into 2017…
Whethan – Savage (feat. Flux Pavilion & MAX)
There’s a reason why we named the young producer, Whethan, as one of the ‘Best New Artists of 2016’. This young buck from Chicago only has three official commercially released tracks; “Can’t Hide”, “When I’m Down” and his latest track…
Massive loss in 2015 may cause SoundCloud to “run out of cash”
SoundCloud finds itself in a precarious position now that streaming services have become the most prominent means of consuming music. The Berlin-based company launched its paid subscription service —a critical move for the site’s continued viability — in 2016 and was reportedly looking to…
Beatcore – Lift Me Up (BH Remix)
BH is all about the chill for his latest remix! The United Kingdom producer took the Chillstep track “Lift Me Up“, originally produced by Beatcore, and flipped into more of a chill DnB vibe. The best part, is that the chill element still holds strong. The tik-tok style synths were…
Tidal Launches The Industry’s First ‘Master-Quality’ Streaming Service
In their latest ploy to maintain relevance, Tidal has announced they will now offer “master-quality audio recordings” to their list of services. The addition will only be available to subscribers of Tidal HiFi, the platform’s top-tier subscription, and only via desktop. This puts…
2016 Nielsen Music Report Is In And The Chainsmokers Had A Huge Year
We did it guys, streaming is now the most popular way to consume music according to Nielsen’s Year End Report. In 2016, on-demand audio streaming grew 38% and totaled at 250 billion streams worldwide. This comes alongside the news that there was a 3% volume growth in the music industry in…
Coachella 2017 Sells Out In Three Hours
Coachella’s 2017 installment sold out in three hours this weekend, after the festival’s official lineup was finally revealed in full. The 125,000-capacity ticket pool sold all of its $399 passes, according to LA Weekly, for both the first and second weekend. Even though the sell-out…
Savoy Released Their Entire Discography For Free
The holiday season has come and gone. Do you feel blue in the wake of the passing season? Savoy has you covered. How does the gift of Savoy’s entire discography for free sound? That is correct Savoy has released their entire discography, free for everyone to enjoy, it can be found HERE. This news…
Flyboy – Run Away With Me (feat. Radiochaser)
I’ll be honest, Carly Rae Jepsen is not at all someone I intend to listen to. However, Flyboy and Radiochaser have transformed this Jepsen song into something special (never thought I’d say that). The track was released on Tipsy Records, a record label gaining a lot of traction as a…
Listen to Alison Wonderland’s ‘Welcome 2017’ mix for Beats 1 Radio
Alison Wonderland stopped by Beats 1 Radio recently to kick off the new year with a heavy, highly enjoyable mix for her followers. The Australian shows off her deep knowledge of bass music, crafting an intense hour of tunes featuring the likes of her compatriot What So Not, and a range of other…
The Chainsmokers Tease Yet Another New Song In Latest Video
We’ve already finished gushing over The Chainsmokers’ NYE festivities – dropping their new song “Paris” and even bringing out the Backstreet Boys for their LACC set. Still, they’re not done. We expect a lot of new music from The Chainsmokers in 2017, mostly…
Today is deadmau5’s 36th birthday; listen to 36 of his greatest tracks Playlist
Today, January 5, dance music’s favorite meticulous sound engineer – and most sharp-tongued critic – turns 36 years old. Joel Zimmerman had an incredibly productive year in 2016, from his label hitting the 100 release milestone with the coveted “Strobe” remix EP, to…
Exclusive: Steve Aoki Releases Custom Power Bank With BUQU At 2017 CES
The annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) begins today in Las Vegas, showcasing the newest in consumer electronics for the average (and above average) electronics users. This includes major appliance items like televisions, new tech like virtual reality, as well as gadgets like power banks. Power…
Ganja White Night Announces North American Tour
The extremely talented and innovative dubstep duo Ganja White Night is embarking on a North American tour this new year. Announcing over 25 tour dates, the European musicians will be hitting cities from coast to coast as well as playing festivals such as Electric Forest, Euphoria, Phoenix Lights,…
Michael Conway – Too Far Gone
Dark, although not deep, tribal yet still very mechanical, not bad at all for the once trance turned techno producer Michael Conway. A longtime member of scene, starting out as your typical LA vinyl crate digger, Conway eventually starting spinning and throwing his own parties in the bay area,…
Lucas & Steve Return With New Track ‘Calling On You’ (Out Friday, January 6th)
Dutch duo Lucas & Steve are back with another huge original called, ‘Calling On You’ which is set to be released this Friday, January 6th on Spinnin Records. The track finds Lucas & Steve collaborating with Dutch vocalist Jake Reese, which you may remember from…
Justin Jay & Friends’ continuous album, ‘Fantastic Voyage’ lives up to its title
With a great group of friends comes a great distribution of responsibilities. One of the most important aspects of the music industry is its interwoven communities, and it’s immediately apparent that Justin Jay utilizes this facet dutifully and thoughtfully. Getting his start on Claude Von…
In The Night: Ringing in 2017 with Markus Schulz
When it comes to celebrating New Year’s Eve in Los Angeles, there are plenty of parties to choose from; whether it’s gathering downtown at Grand Park or at a popular nightclub on the Sunset Strip, the city allows its diverse citizens and visitors to partake in different types of…