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“If It Was Easy, Everyone Would Do It,” Josh Sturges Gives Music His All

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Sometimes good things take their time, and staying committed is half the battle. Mastering a skill or trade requires time and dedication; however, the process itself can also sometimes wear people’s patience out. Many become frustrated and exit early before reaching their goals, but for LA-based artist, Josh Sturges staying his course just means he’s doing something right. Not only a DJ and producer but label owner too, he shares important steps he took to flip the switch from an amateur way of thinking to a bulletproof mindset needed on the quest to go pro.

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Insical ArtistMap Q&A

From Burnout to Balance, Insical Shares His Tips & Tricks

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ArtistMap member Insical talks about his artist journey and what helps him achieve the work-life and creative balance. He also shares insights on his music production approach.

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Guest Mix Adam Kaase

6AM Guest Mix: Adam Kaase

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DJ and producer Adam Kaase first started his journey in the electronic music industry five years ago, and he’s already earned the respect of labels, his peers and has attracted a global audience. Check out the 6AM Guest Mix with Adam Kaase and his interview to learn about his musical influences and his sources of motivation, especially this year. He also shows you don’t need to drop big bucks to become a better artist and share how he’s improved with what’s been at his grasp. Read more

Lastings: Lessons from RÜFÜS DU SOL

Lastlings Share 5 Key Lessons They Have Learned from RÜFÜS DU SOL

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Rose Avenue, the label founded and run by RÜFÜS DU SOL, is home to their indie-electronic siblings, Australia’s Lastlings. On July 30, Lastlings released a remix of the duo’s single “No Time,” which stands as the third rework ever for RÜFÜS DU SOL, following previous from Foals and ODESZA.

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Consistency & Passion Keep John Digweed Going Strong, Celebrating 20 Year Success of “Transitions”

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An artist that needs no introduction, John Digweed is a household name for lovers of underground electronic music. Consistency and passion have kept John Digweed at the helm of electronic music for more than 30 years. Recognized as one of the world’s greatest electronic music DJ and producers, he recalls his humble beginnings broadcasting at London’s Kiss 100 FM, and now, Digweed and his show “Transitions” celebrate 20 years of being on the radio.  Averaging around 104 hours of radio playtime a year, each show consistently places its focal point on both playing new music and helping showcase fresh talent. Digweed has featured 232 total hours worth of live mixes across 835 total episodes.

In this exclusive interview, Digweed shares lessons learned along the way and why organic growth will always be king.

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Guest Mix: Jee Bear

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This week’s Guest Mix features Dominican artist Jee Bear (born Juan Attias) who is known for his energetic, uplifting tech house sets. He’s at the helm of Yet Records, and his music also has other homes including Smiley Fingers and Piston Recordings. Jee Bear goes deep with a one-hour mix of groovy tech with a hint of minimal recorded in his home studio in Punta Cana. He also talks about the motivation behind becoming a label owner and how artists can take advantage of this downtime to continue growing in their careers.

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Marbs Delivers Live Streaming Advice

Live Streaming 101 with Marbs: Learn how to Optimize your Streams, from one of the Dance World’s Biggest Success

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Desert Hearts co-founder Marbs delivers key live streaming advice for artists.

Live Streaming—the phenomenon that has officially taken over the dance music world in this new pandemic era, and a topic we’ve covered at length. For touring musicians, live stream performances have become a lifeline, providing supplemental income in lieu of gigs. In return, fans are able to connect with one another and find an outlet to dance and enjoy as close to a live music experience as possible from the comfort of their homes.

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Shaun Cruda's Culture LP

Shaun Cruda’s Culture LP Welcomes the LA Underground

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Shaun Cruda’s Culture LP welcomes some of the most well-known artists from LA’s underground scene including Trovarsi, D.Zeledon, Michael Fam, and Julian Anthony. The sonically diverse album not only gives you a fresh taste of each artist’s personalities but also (re)creates the culture of dance music. Monoky also lends his talent and supports Shaun Cruda’s Culture LP with a remix of his own. Get ready and buckle in because this album is one groovy ride. Read more

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TOKiMONSTA Urges for Greater Inclusivity & Calls for Mentorship

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TOKiMONSTA isn’t afraid to get loud. Urging for greater inclusivity, she’s amplifying the power of her voice via social media to make noise. “I was never one to state my opinions on society outwardly.  It wasn’t what I thought musicians should do,” explains Jennifer Lee, artist’s real name. “However, times are different now.” In an e-mail interview, Lee talks about the music industry’s shared responsibility in elevating artists from different backgrounds and highlights a series of “checks and balances” within the ecosystem. She also dishes on French artist Dombresky’s remix of her song “Come and Go.”

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Rebuke's Music

RebĆ«ke’s Music Is True, For the Fans & Banging

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RebĆ«ke’s music in one word: refreshing. The fresh-faced artist (DJ and producer) Reuben Keeney, who goes by stage-name RebĆ«ke, admits “Whenever I approach anything I always try and think about what are the fans going to want to hear?,” shares  Keeney. “Are they going to like this? I only do stuff for them. I don’t do stuff for labels, agents or managers.” Without fans, there wouldn’t be the community that exists in electronic music. Fans give reason for an artist, and it’s their ears the artist needs to retain if they want to be successful. People make the culture of dance music, and every artist starts at the very exact place. The greatest of greats including Nicole Moudaber, Solomun and Annie Mac all started as avid music lovers letting their passion for the game guide them knowing the rest will follow. RebĆ«ke understands the importance of not only giving fans what they want but also what it takes to keep his feet on the ground. Read more