Skrillex is undoubtedly one of the biggest artists in the game right now, and rightfully so gets a ton of coverage across all music/news publications. Whether he's stopping traffic in amsterdam with Diplo, or in the studio with OG Maco, the EDM world is on top of it. One thing that is pretty rare, though, is when Skrillex sits down for an interview; and even more #rare is when … [Read more...]
Rick Rubin and Diplo Have A Little Chat
There is this sketch from the popular IFC television show, Portlandia, where a mock Pitchfork staff shuts down the site after some musical happening causes them to say everything that can, and will, ever be said about music. Ladies and Gentleman, this is that moment in real life. A summation of this article that hit the web yesterday would be completely unfair. Tidbits of … [Read more...]
Zhu Gives First In Studio Interview
Australian radio station Triple J had one of the biggest week's a radio station could have had. Not only did they host a massive 3 hour mix from Jack U, RL Grime, What So Not, and Carmada, but they got the first ever in studio interview from the mysterious producer Zhu. Zhu discusses everything from his New Orleans jazz roots to his upcoming album with the Australia radio … [Read more...]
RL Grime Speaks on the Lack of Authenticity in ‘EDM’ + More in Recent Interview
RL Grime aka Henry Steinway has been one of the rising talents in the dance music scene over the past two+ years, gaining a huge amount of popularity for his dark and technical "trap music" remixes and original releases. Steinway recently sat down with Billboard in a recent interview to discuss the journey he's undergone to get to where he is now, where he sees himself going, … [Read more...]
Skrillex and Diplo Spill The Goods During Interview on Hot 97
The Jack U boys took to famed radio spot Hot 97 this week to deliver some exciting news, talk about what to expect from both Diplo and Skrillex in the near future, and generally to just connect with fans on whats going on in the world of dance music's two biggest taste making, world-dominating superstars. The pair talked about everything from their super group side project that … [Read more...]
RTT Exclusive Interview: Surfing the World with Wave Racer
New Orleans is a place of fascination for Tom Purcell. Being on his third international tour in only the past year, the Sydney producer (better known as Wave Racer) has seen his fair share of unfamiliar territory but none quite like the Big Easy: “I went to the French Quarter as a tourist and it was super amazing, there’s no place in the world like it!” Tom’s buoyant enthusiasm … [Read more...]
Yellow Claw talks about their new EP, working as a trio, and stalking Rick Ross {Exclusive RTT Interview}
In anticipation of their Collaboration EP, 'Legends' they did with Cesqeaux, we had the amazing opportunity to sit down with the Amsterdam trap trio, Yellow Claw. We talked about their forthcoming EP, producing as a trio, and some unexpected dream collaborators. The title track, Legends, is a great taste of things to come. Keep an eye out for the rest of'Legends' EP dropping … [Read more...]
Keys N Krates – Every Nite EP
Finally, after months of live rehearsal teasers and a couple of single releases Keys N Krates officially release their 'Every Nite' EP. The Dim Mak signed three piece 'trap band' have been hard at work being a part of the Summer festival circuit and just kicked off a huge national tour with gLAdiator and Thugli. The 6 track EP isn't a compilation of 6 bangers they … [Read more...]
