Electronic music industry has ‘pervasive culture’ of abuse and sexual harassment, survey finds
The results of a survey on abuse, harassment and micro-aggressions in the electronic music industry have been released. Read more
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The Importance of Sleep for Electronic Music Artists & Professionals
Sleeping is an essential part of our daily lives, yet it often gets pushed to the side in the pursuit of productivity and most especially so in the electronic music industry with late nights and early mornings. Many people believe that staying up late and waking up early is the best way to be productive and get things done, but in reality, sleep is crucial for maintaining productivity and overall well-being. In this article, we will explore why sleeping is important for productivity and how it can help you achieve your goals. Read more
How to be Involved in the Music Industry without being a DJ/Producer
In general, when most people think of being involved in the music industry, they assume that means you need to be a musician. And in the house and techno sliver of the industry, that means being a DJ or a producer. While it is true that being a DJ/producer is a fruitful way to make a career in the music industry, it’s not the only way to do so. In fact, trying to make it as an artist might be one of the hardest ways to make it in the industry.
Raving as a Habit: Nurturing Electronic Music Communities and the Importance of Personal Connections
Raving can be a very good and healthy habit, if and when your focus is making personal connections through music.
I am a firm believer that good habits are key to a more fulfilled life.
We become what we habitually study and focus on. We are what we habituate. By doing small, yet important, things over and over, we can achieve enormous changes without massive effort or magic formulas.
Neurodiversity in Electronic Music Industry
The Association For Electronic Music (AFEM) wants to help make the electronic music industry a healthier place for people with neuro-diverse conditions. Back in 2019, AFEM also shared a guide that more broadly dealt with mental health in the electronic music industry.
An ODE to ALL Who Support Their Partner’s Electronic Music Journey
Dedicating this Valentine’s Day Ode to ALL the girlfriends, boyfriends, life-partners, and spouses who deeply and wholeheartedly support their significant other’s electronic music journey. Anyone who has dated someone in the electronic music industry (even if you’re not together anymore) knows how difficult it is to keep up with the pace and lifestyle when their significant other is deep into the scene. This can be a touring artist, promoter, agent, manager, PR, production crew, tour manager, media and any other position you can think of that serves this electronic music industry.
Carl Cox Launches Scholarship To Support Young Electronic Music Artists
WaterBear, Brightonâs music college, has announced its scholarship program by teaming up with Carl Cox. The course can be studied on-site or online via remote learning from anywhere in the world.
6AM In Interview with Marco Sgalbazzini: The Artist Journey Guide to Bookings
This is a recording of The Artist Journey – Guide to Bookings with Marco Sgalbazzini (6AM/Synthetik Minds) Clubhouse panel conversation held on Friday, March 26th 2021.
A Call for More Kindness in the House + Techno Community
How come it feels sometimes like “kindness” and “techno” are oxymorons? Why are techno fans are so unwelcoming at times? Why does it feel like you’re either a techno snob or not a techno fan at all? Why has social media become a hotbed for toxic conversations in the House + Techno community?
Think about the last time you did something nice for someone without expecting anything in return. Take it a step further, and look back at the last instance you really exerted kindness towards someone who wasn’t expecting it. What was their reaction? How did it make them feel? And in turn, how did it make you feel?
Are You For or Against Gender Equality in House + Techno?
The fact that gender equality in House + Techno is a topic we still need to discuss in 2021 is in and of itself a massive red flag, and one we can’t keep ignoring or downplaying.
