Music videos became relevant for the first time in over a decade, and only because people think Drake looks foolish AF dancing like Carlton and dressed like my late grandpa, may he rest in peace, but there was a time when videos almost always accompanied a song, and some were like movies with a plot that drove home the meaning of that song. In the past, artists have enlisted … [Read more...]
Reaction New Year’s Eve Chicago Unleashes Massive Lineup ft. Skrillex, Deadmau5 + More
I guess React Presents made sure that Chicago is the place to be on New Year's Eve. Fans will be able to ring in 2016 with a huge lineup which will feature heavy hitters such as Deadmau5, Skrillex, Chance Tbe Rapper and Run The Jewels. Other notables include Get Real (Claude Von Stroke + Green Velvet) , Mija, Cashmere Cat, and Probcause. The fest will be invading The Donald … [Read more...]
Watch the World’s Youngest DJ Cut Up the Decks on SA’s Got Talent
Every little boy wants to be just like their father. They mimic everything they do. So when South African Glen Hlongwane downloaded some DJing software for his own personal use, it is no surprise that is son Oratilwe had a desire to jump on the decks. The surprise, complete and utter shock more like, was that Oratilwe had skills on the ones and twos. Not simply SA's youngest … [Read more...]
Listen back to Flume’s Essential Mix
Last night Australian sensation Flume took over BBC Radio 1 to bless the world with his Essential Mix. His fans have been patiently (or impatiently) waiting for new material from Flume in the form of both his upcoming album and the What So Not Gemini EP. While no What So Not material was included in his 2 hour mix, Flume did include 5 new tracks and edits to satiate his fans' … [Read more...]
Skrillex Teams Up w/ Roboto for Amazing Animated Short Film
Although Skrillex's single Ease My Mind was released over a year ago via his Recess LP, the mysterious LA based artist Roboto has brought it back to new life with this epic new animated short film titled "JOSHO", released via Collide Film Studio. The video is backed by OWSLA and Skrillex themselves, and rightfully so, as I don't know how anyone couldn't support such an amazing … [Read more...]
Dance Music’s Marquee Event: ADE 2015
Every October Amsterdam becomes the undisputed dance music capital of the world during ADE. It’s a massive business and party hub for the genre with over 2000 artists performing across 100 venues, industry panels and back to back meetings. Artists come showcase what they’ve got, managers come to plan out their year, labels search for new talent, agents pitch their new acts to … [Read more...]
Listen to the new Skrillex produced Justin Bieber Track – What Do You Mean
Well for the past month or so, Justin Bieber's Instagram has been ablaze with cameos from celebrities and musicians alike all contributing to a countdown of sorts that all have a variation of "What Do You Mean?" and a number that has been going down. Notable celebrities that have helped with the countdown include Martin Garrix, Mark Wahlberg and even Skrillex himself Well we … [Read more...]
ODESZA – “Light” ft. Little Dragon
ODESZA never stops grinding. Still running from the heat of last year's In Return, the Seattle duo has blessed us with a deluxe edition package that's too good to be true. Out September 18 via Counter Records, the LP's deluxe edition will feature live versions of "IPlayYouListen", "Bloom", and "Say My Name" (ft. Zyra) as well as an instrumental-only version of the … [Read more...]