Soma Records To Hold Soma Skool 2021 Online, with Live Panels From Rebekah, Slam, Nightwave, Cera Khin, manni Dee
Soma Records are going to be hosting Soma Skool 2021 virtually for the first time on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th of February.
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Is This Really The Highest You Can Jump?
I was watching a program on the science channel last week about fleas… yes, fleas. What fascinated me about them is their ability to jump up to 8 inches high, which is about 150 times their height! If you’re 6 ft tall, that’s equivalent to jumping about 900 feet in the air, which is just remarkable.
Does The Electronic Music Industry Have To Be So Cutthroat?
Life in the electronic music industry can be very cutthroat, and you have to admit that it’s hard waking up on a Monday and not feel like it’s you versus the world out there. Truthfully, this feeling extends to all industries, and life in general too.
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Who You Surround Yourself With Matters, Especially In The Electronic Music Industry
Let’s talk about the people we surround ourselves with, and not just in the electronic music industry but in life in general. Let’s talk about he friends and family members we let into the inner parts of our lives, the people we choose to spend time with, to work alongside.
Jim Rohn once stated, and it has been repeated many times since, that “we are the average of the five people we spend the most time with.”
Black Lives Matter: The Electronic Music Industry Must ACT
BLACK LIVES MATTER. Music, including House and Techno, would not exist without black communities and artists. These are indisputable facts.
Denying this is not only a denial of our roots, but tantamount to racism.
It’s time. It’s time for music industry organizations and individuals to become purposefully active in joining and supporting the Black Lives Matter movement.
COVID-19 Opinion: Cancelled Shows and Refunds from Artists, Agencies, Promoters & Ticket Providers
The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting industries, businesses, families and individuals everywhere, and the entertainment industry has been one of the first sectors to be gravely affected by closures imposed to stop the spread of the novel virus. Due to COVID-19, industry professionals all over the world are now having to navigate the uncharted waters of mass cancelled shows and refunds.
10 Principles of the Electronic Music Industry
Taken since the inception of 6AM in 2008, we have been able to develop and follow key principles that have helped us knock down barriers, break through troubled times and reach our goals in the electronic music industry while continuing to hit key milestones every step of the way.
The information contained herein has helped shape who we are today and represents what we stand for in the global electronic music industry. We are far from perfect, we are constantly learning and always working to improve. More importantly, we need a constant reminder of these guidelines ourselves, which is also part of the reason we are publishing this article. We want to hold ourselves accountable while sharing something we hope can help others, or at least can spark a conversation on subjects we feel are important.
We not only hope you find this useful but more importantly we hope you find the strength to apply the guidelines within this article into your own journey and discover the things you didnāt think would be possible by peeling away the layers of negativity and self-sabotaging behavior that are stopping the progress you wish to attain. We are all in this together, you are never alone.
Thank you in advance for hearing us out and weāll see you on the dancefloor soon.
Much Love & Respect,
6AM
Opinion: Haters in the Electronic Music Industry
There is so much hate going on in the world today, and with the advent of the internet there is no doubt that electronic music industry is not spared from it. As such, a question has to be asked: do we need “haters” in the electronic music industry?
You will be surprised by the answer we are about to give here becauseĀ that answer is yes, haters are needed.
We know you’re already asking us,”Why? What for?” Let us explain:
Being Self-Disciplined as an Electronic Music Artist
The life of an electronic music artist looks all fun and glamour from the outside. People have this image of electronic artists getting lost in the music and making people move to the beat; lights glowing and dimming.
The thing is that this glamour and frequent environment that artists are exposed to are tempting. If they donāt give importance to right things, they can easily get lost in that and ultimately lose what they actually stand for. Therefore, the outsiderās thinking is wrong and if they are right, then they are probably looking at a poorly disciplined artist.
A real and dedicated electronic artist is more concerned about manufacturing the right sounds and beautiful rhythms. They hardly pay attention to the tempting environments that are often part of. If they do seem absorbed, then it is rather a thing of the moment. Beyond that stage or club, they have serious issues to think about and realistic goals to meet.
ADE 2017: Protecting Mental Health in the Electronic Music Industry
Mental health is an issue that has been cause of concern in the music industry today. More so in the electronic music genre, whereĀ at least a staggering 30% of electronic artists have experienced mental health issues at one time or another.
With such figures, coupled with the highly demanding nature of the industry, there is a tremendous need to raise awareness on the importance of caring for mental health. Fortunately, organizers such as Amsterdam Dance Event have stepped in to help raise awareness and tackle these issues.
This year Amsterdam Dance Event will be holding a conference titled “Protecting Mental & Physical Health for Fans & Professionals”. Organized by theĀ Association For Electronic Music (AFEM), this conference will bring together a panel of industry pros to share their views on subjects such as negotiating depression and anxiety, caring for hearing and dealing with tinnitus, and advice on where to get help if needed.
Expected to speak at the conference are DJsĀ Ben Pearce of Purp & Soul, Juan Atkins, Pig&Dan and Christine Brown,Ā Director of External Affairs at Help Musicians. Moderating the conference is Arash Shirazi, President of talent agency The Bullit Agency.
The conference will be held at the Delamar Theater in Marnixstraat 402, Amsterdam on October 18, from 12:20 PM to 1 PM. For tickets and other information on the event, visit the event page at the Amsterdam Dance Event website.
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