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Heavy Touring, Career Priorities and The Effects on Music Production
Let me preface this article by saying that any artist that is able to tour heavily, playing two to three gigs a weekend, should recognize they have a lot to be grateful. Yet, it’s also true that a scheduled filled with heavy touring often has a negative correlation with music production and releases.
This article isn’t meant to portray such as a scenario as unfavorable or as a burden, but the opposite. Further, while I am not discounting the fact that these artists had to work hard to get to that level of touring, it must be recognized being able to play 2-3 traveling gigs every week is certainly a sign that your career is on a great trajectory, and it certainly puts you levels ahead of most electronic music producers and DJs.
RebÅ«ke’s Music Is True, For the Fans & Banging
RebÅ«ke’s music in one word: refreshing. The fresh-faced artist (DJ and producer) Reuben Keeney, who goes by stage-name RebÅ«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 donât 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. RebÅ«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
In Interview: Serge Devant Keeps A Balance Amidst Turmoil
“I’m not going to lie, I kind of like this quarantine,” said Russian DJ Serge Devant over the phone. Serge Devant is finding balance amidst the COVID-19 turmoil. The DJ and producer recognizes he’s fortunate to be riding out the lockdown in Miami. Having lived in New York City before, he knows that living in close and small quarters can be rough. However, it was New York City that started it all for him.
Growing up, Serge Devant frequently visited New York City, and it was during those trips that he got his first taste of the club culture. Unable to resist the club bug, he moved to the Big Apple in 1994 and hasn’t looked back since then. He spent much of his adolescence in the concrete jungle, and it wasn’t until his residency at Crobar NYC where he played alongside Carl Cox and Tiesto that his DJ career went into full throttle. He decided to trade the cityscapes and skyscrapers for oceanviews and palm trees and relocated to Miami, one of the U.S. hubs for dance music.
Some Of The World’s Biggest DJs Asking For Your Help To Support Their Tour Managers
The ripple effects of COVID-19 are being felt throughout the music industry. Not only are artists not performing and promoters unable to organize events, but tour managers, agents, technical and live crews, and other venue staff are also finding themselves without work. Now, a selection of tour managers — some of the dance industryâs biggest players — have come together to present “Tour Managers Not Touring (TNT) – The Sofa Sessions” with support from the very same artists they work for.
Premiere: Saytek Reveals New EP Series: Live On Tour
After the success of his DR. Motte Birthday Party Live Jams EPÂ (recorded at the Love Parade founder’s Birthday party) last year, which was supported by the likes of Carl Cox, Maceo Plex, Karotte, Joseph Capriati, Kolsch and more, live artist Saytek reveals his first release for 2020 by way of a brand new EP series on Cubism Records inspired by the release titled, Live On Tour.
Featuring a selection of fresh jams recorded live at Awakenings (ADE), The Hammahalle of Sisyphos (Berlin) and the Basement Of Chapue Rogue (Prague), ‘Live On Tour Volume 1’ captures the intoxicating raw energy of Saytekâs performances with five new vibrant improvisations that organically flow with Techno, House and Breakbeat vibes.
Carl Cox Will Retire Following Coronavirus Shutdowns
The day many electronic music fans around the world have been dreading is soon to come. Carl Cox has just announced his plans to retire from DJing and music production, largely due to the Coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak that has crippled the electronic music industry in recent weeks and has caused artists to stop touring.. That’s right, Carl Cox will retire.
In Interview: “Chef” Carl Cox Cooks Up Industry Wisdom and DJ Advice
Even over the phone, Carl Cox‘s smile is contagious and felt. Immediately, he conveys a sense of warmth making anyone feel right at home. Wrapping up the call, Carl Cox cooks up industry wisdom and DJ advice, conveying a sense of warmth making me feel right at home.
Chatting from Melbourne before hitting the road for a month-long tour of North American shows, the legendary DJ and producer talks everything from having Diddy shake it on the dance floor in Ibiza to how he’s seen the industry change in the last three decades.
His first stop is EDC Mexico. Afterward, he’ll give California some major love in Los Angeles where Kölsch, Nic Fanciulli and JIA will join him on February 29. He’ll also grace the decks at CRSSD Music Festival in San Diego on March 8.
Premiere: Honeysmack Releases “Post Acid” 9-Track LP on Carl Cox’s Awesome Soundwave
The Awesome Soundwave label will start 2020 as it means to go on: with an essential new album from Honeysmack that once again raises the bar for Carl Cox’s influential label. Honeysmack Releases “Post Acid” on February 28th.
Recorded live over two days in Coxyâs El Rancho studio, the album is an amalgamation of expansive modular sounds, the likes of which were carefully edited into what you hear now. This truly is an album that bares all the hallmarks of a producer who is currently working on a PHD in acid techno and improved electronic music.
Win 2 GA Tickets to Factory 93 presents Carl Cox Invites Kölsch, Nic Fanciulli & JIA
Carl Cox will embark on his Carl Cox Invites tour later this month, including a stop in Los Angeles on February 29th for Factory93.
The Carl Cox Invites tour, which will stop in 12 cities in 30 days, will include three festival stops at EDC Mexico, San Diego’s CRSSD, and Ultra Miami, where of course Coxy will return to host his highly-anticipated Resistance stage. where the much-loved DJ also hosts his recently adapted Resistance stage for a techno takeover.
