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Tunecore Partners with Beatport to “Nurture New Talent in the Dance Music Space”
Two behemoths of the dance music industry are teaming up to empower its creators. Read more
Gran who is still raving at 57 goes by herself because friends her age aren’t interested
A grandmother who loves hardcore dance music has been to more than 50 festivals – and says you don’t need drugs or alcohol to have a good time. Lynne Cole, 57, goes raving all on her own and has been doing so since 2015. Read more
Who Wore It Better: 80s or 90s Dance Party People?
Dance music as a genre that has evolved from the European electro-pop and American House music and Techno scene from the 70s-80s — typically, with a BPM range from 120 to 140+. Interestingly, the techno and dance music today we know today cannot be compared to the music years and years prior.
As far as change goes, we know that no matter the location, the techno music and general dance music scene has always been a relentless and powerful one from the DJs, producers, listeners…etc. Definitely, all aspects of the techno and dance music community have brought about an essence of “we’re here to stay” — and to add, one thing that can be said about the community is that fashion has stayed prevalent throughout the scene as well.
FNGRS CRSSD Announces Lineup for Debut Edition of PROPER NYE
FNGRS CRSSD has announced the lineup for its newest event PROPER NYE, a two-day, two-stage event set to ring in the new year in San Diego. On the heels of a sold-out Fall edition of CRSSD Festival this past weekend, PROPER NYE brings over 20 of electronic music’s biggest and most in-demand names to Gallagher Square and the field at Petco Park for a dual New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day celebration. The event will deliver the same forward-thinking, top-tier house and techno curation the FNGRS CRSSD brand is known for.
Techno’s Punk Influence: From Iggy Pop to Underground Resistance
When you think of techno, punk probably isn’t the next genre that comes to mind.
However, did you realize that the history of punk music actually had an influence on techno at the end of the 1980’s, culminating in the formation of Underground Resistance?
Also, techno and punk communities are both underpinned by several shared values.
While it would be impossible to cover all of techno and punk history in one article, in this post you’ll learn some of the history of punk’s impact on techno music and the values the two music communities have in common.
Black Coffee Wins Grammy for Best Dance/Electronic Album
South African producer Black Coffee won his first Grammy for his 2021 album, Subconsciously. The 12-track album was nominated under the dance/electronic album category at the GRAMMY Awards’ 64th annual celebration. Subconsciously prevailed over other LPs like Major Lazer’s Music Is the Weapon (Reloaded) and Marshmello’s Shockwave.
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Black Coffee brought his eldest son, Esona, on stage to accept the award. He thanked “God for the gift of music” and the ability to “share it with the world” and “help people go through whatever they’re going through in life.” He also thanked French producer David Guetta for believing in him.
Listen: Black Coffee Subconsciously
Celebrating President’s Weekend in NYC at Nebula
Nebula, the newest nightclub and event destination in Manhattan, is bringing serious heat to New York this Spring, doubling down on its commitment to showcasing the best electronic music talent in the heart of the city. Nebula has already hosted performances from the likes of Guy Gerber, Hot Since 82, Camelphat, Purple Disco Machine, Nic Fanciulli, as well as the likes of Steve Aoki, ZEDD, Gryffyn, and Malaa.
[PHOTOS] A History of the Second Wave of the Rave Scene
Guest Post from Michael Tullberg
I’ve been very fortunate to have been involved in the rave scene for as long as I have. Over the course of 25-plus years, I’ve been at some of the biggest and most important moments in rave history, starting in the warehouses of the mid-90s LA underground scene. Funny how some things don’t change that much over time. Back in those days, I ended up photographing and writing for most of the dance music magazines of the day. This enabled me to stick myself inside the core of American raving culture, which was right here in Southern California for nearly a decade. We were so incredibly spoiled during that time period since we had the best DJs in the world coming through here on a regular basis. There was no shortage of gigs for them to play at, whether the event was in a club, a mansion, a desert, on a beach, or a mountain. From the smallest after-hours to the biggest massives, we truly had it all here. Accordingly, most of the photos presented in this collection are from the L.A. area.
Amsterdam Opens New Electronic Music Museum: Our House
Amsterdam is opening a new electronic music museum called Our House. It’s slated to open its doors on Friday, October 29. Billed as “the world’s first modern museum” dedicated to electronic music, Our House will span six exhibitions and 15 installations, including photo galleries, interactive vinyl players, documentaries, flyers, drum machines and a closing 4D audiovisual experience called “The Culture Ride.”
