It is hard to imagine some of our favorite DJs before they were headlining the main stages at festivals around the world. But they, like all of us, had to work hard and get to where they are. So what did some of these DJs look like before they made the big jump to touring the world? Let’s take a look.
Charlie Thorstenson is a creative soul from Malmö, Sweden. His sound can be described as warm and grainy acid soundscapes combined with a deep techno foundation. The fascination for finding unusual details and rhythms in long and unstable effect lines is a big part of Charlie’s signature sound. “Imperfection makes perfection” are the leading words in his creative process. He talks about his upcoming album on Carl Cox‘s and Christopher Coe’s Awesome Soundwave label and why it’s important to push boundaries as an artist. Listen to his single “Stream” off of his upcoming album.
When you go to a show, do you care what the DJ does onstage while performing? If a DJ doesn’t pump up the crowd, are they really doing their job? It’s an age-old question in the dance music scene and one that recently re-sparked a lively discussion thanks to social media. Dance music fans are split: what makes a good DJ, a good DJ? Is it just the music and technical skills alone? Do artists who put work into their live production also deserve accolades? Do DJs need an onstage persona or gimmick? Should they even be up there enjoying themselves or focused solely on curating the perfect set?
A musician, a DJ, a teacher, an inventor, and a visionary, Mike Henderson aka ENDO has been touching various aspects of the music industry for more than 20 years. From managing tours for Sasha, Nicole Moudaber, Pete Tong, and Dubfire to being one of the most sought out music techies training industry heavyweights including Carl Cox and Grandmaster Flash on Traktor, ENDO’s curiosity has been the driving force to his musical abilities. Read more
Two of underground electronic music’s biggest and well-known acts, Carl Cox and Charlotte de Witte, are joining forces for a five-hour live stream event organized by Time Warp and set to take place on May 31st.
German event series Time Warp has been spearheading the techno sound for more than a quarter of a century, and is known for delivering cutting-edge events with impressive production and stacked lineups featuring the who’s who of Techno, House and Minimal.
Neither Carl Cox nor Charlotte de Witte are strangers to Time Warp, but the two artists have never performed together before.
The event coincides with Memorial Day Weekend in the United States, making it ideal for techno fans looking to party safely on the day if clubs and venues in their areas are still closed.
For more info on the live stream, visit the Official Time Warp event page HERE.
It’s been over a year since the world seemed to come to a screeching halt. The global infiltration of the novel coronavirus set off a deadly pandemic society was ill-prepared for. The world went dark, and communities everywhere have endured a year of uncertainty. For those working in the music industry, the shutdowns were devastating. The sudden loss of touring meant artists, promoters, venue staff, and many others lost their main source of income. Given these devastating losses, many in the electronic dance music industry have asked the question: when can nightlife return? As COVID-19 cases are on a downswing, the world eyes reopening of nightlife with mixed emotions within the dance music community.
An On Bast is the moniker of electronic music producer and composer Anna Suda from Wrocław, Poland. Her largely improvised concerts, utilising hardware instruments, hop between techno with melodies, experimental and ambient genres.
D-Unity’s career has been a process of trial and error, but his success isn’t a haphazard result. The self-taught DJ and producer learned how to turn rejection and failures into opportunities building upon them to become one of the most recognized names in the electronic music scene. His music has been released on several prestigious labels including Universal Music, Toolroom and Yoshitoshi in addition to running his own label Unity Records. He shares why adapting your workflow and music are important for career growth while staying true to your passion. Read more
In a recent interview with Mixmag, the mighty Carl Cox opened up about redimensioned life under lockdown while also sending a clear message that partying during a pandemic is irresponsible.
A superstar DJ in his own right, Cox has been missing the DJ booth and connection with partygoers world over. This, he says, doesn’t make it morally right to party when lives are at risk during a pandemic such as the one the world is living through right now.
30 and 25, those are the numbers PANIC founder Linus has been DJing and producing respectively. In those years, he’s seen rave culture transform yet also hold onto its core principles. His event series called PANIC started in 2017 viewing it as a platform for greater inclusivity. Recognizing the male-dominated industry, Linus has sought to create an environment representative of rave culture welcoming all people both on the dance floor and behind the decks. A 30-year industry vet, Linus looks back on his inspirations while looking to those artists helping shape today’s scene.
