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U Used To Hold Me

Screamin’ Rachael ‘U Used to Hold Me’ Receives Remixes From House Music Pioneers

The legendary house queen Screamin’ Rachael has her supercut “U Used To Hold Me” remixed to perfection by many house pioneers on this new release from TRAX Records. The Chicago house legend Joe Smooth goes first with a timeless vocal version that layers up the piano chords and slinky beats to create a funky disco-inspired turn on the track. Read more

First Warehouse Party

No Flash: Should Phones be Banned from the Dancefloor?

Dancing in the club is usually a night to escape and get away from the mundane of daily life. Often times being in the middle of a crowded dancefloor can wash away any pain, anxieties or stress that life has caused us that day or week. Having your body blend into the others around you, blending with a sea of people rather than just yourself can often be freeing and healing for some. But one thing that has taken away some of that freedom in recent years has been the advent of the smartphone and social media. So, should phones be banned on the dancefloor?

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Celebrate Pride Month with These LGBTQI Artists

The origins of house and techno music are distinctly tied to the LGBTQI community. To celebrate Pride Month and the influence LGBTQI artists have had on the electronic music scene, here are 10 artists that should be on your radar. These artists have helped establish a foundation for modern electronic dance music or are setting the current tone for the future of electronic music.

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Stark D

Stark D Goes Back to Melodic Roots with “Methodic”

After the success of the second album “Super Asymmetry” released in the late summer of 2019, and hitting the top #12 melodic house & techno at Beatport with the tune “Envy”, Stark D returns to Vintage Music Label presenting his new single. “Methodic” offers a fresh and groovy melodic techno sound, with a solid sound design. The melodic arrangements bring nice, uplifting, and enigmatic soundscapes, which build an ethereal and mysterious ambiance, all while keeping a pleasing flow.

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Digging Deeper with Kevin Knapp

Hot off the release of his latest release ‘Say So EP,’ the Berlin-based house producer and DJ Kevin Knapp shows no signs of slowing down. With the recent launch of his own imprint entitled Plump Records after a slew of successful releases on some of house music’s top labels, Knapp is becoming known as a force-to-be-reckoned with, behind both the DJ and production booths.

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Tracking the Diversity (Im)Balance of 2021 Music Festivals

Even though electronic dance music was born from BIPOC and LGBTQI+ communities, the current incarnation of dance music in North America is overwhelmingly white and male. This lack of diversity in dance music is no more present than on festival lineups across the United States. With the pandemic shutting down the live music industry, some members of the dance music community wondered if promoters would take this time to discover new artists and emerge from the ashes with diverse, innovative lineup offerings. As you dust off your dance shoes, let’s see how diversity on 2021 music festivals is tracking. Will 2021 welcome a shift in the festival rotation from previous years?

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Big Speaker Joe Ventura

6AM Guest Mix: Joe Ventura

BIG Speaker Music label boss Joe Ventura joins the 6AM Guest Mix with a two-hour mix from Florida, USA.

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Lewis Daniels "Love Puss"

Premiere: Lewis Daniels “Love Puss” (Meraki Soul Remix) – Friday Fox Recordings

British house and disco artist Lewis Daniels premieres funky new single “Love Puss” with an accompanying EP full of stacked remixes on Fox Friday Recordings. Listen to the premiere of New Zealand-based Meraki Soul’s deep tech house remix of the track below. Read more

The Unexpected Impact of House Music on Online Gaming

We all listen to music while playing games and we love it. Many listen to house music and some listen to other genres. But, what kind of effect music has on gaming and on people while playing games? The answer is complicated. All we can add at this point is that music affects your whole brain and so much more.

House Music and Video Gaming

So, how gameplay music or additional music affects you while playing games? First of all, it affects the whole brain. Once you hear a song, all 4 lobes of your brain will become active. The sounds including music are processed in the auditory cortex and from there, things become even more appealing. The brain starts releasing dopamine which is a pleasure hormone. This makes us feel better, happier and we feel satisfied. Intense gaming music can boost all of these and also affect memories, feelings, and past experiences. The bottom line is simple. We feel the passion.

This is one of the reasons why we all love listening to music at almost any given moment. Add the fact that we like it even more when we are happy or sad and you can see why. Music can help us feel different. Yes, it can help us feel better, but it can help us feel worse as well (in a case of a breakup when we listen to a specific song that reminds us of the loved one).

Interesting Use Of House Music

You may have heard that house music is present in countless clubs all over the world. This is the most common fact. Electronic music games are another place where you can find this type of music. But, it has been used in one of the more interesting places. It has been used in casinos. Many UK casino sites and brick and mortar establishments have been using this type of music for years.
All casinos have been looking for ways to attract new gamblers. For instance, UK casinos with fast withdrawal are one of the types. These allow you to enjoy the fastest payout possible which is usually within hours. Finding the best ones can be done at https://casinosters.com/fast-payout-casino/ and if you like gambling, this is something to check out. UK casinos also use great music which puts us back to the obvious matter.

There are a lot of casinos online and offline. Trying to be better, so offering fast withdrawal options, different payment methods and so much more is the only and the most efficient way of offering the best time to the gamblers.

Gamblers have discovered one, an additional advantage of house music that is played in casinos. It can help them focus and boost their attention. This is, however, a fact when we listen to soft and more casual house music. Too loud or too fast paced music can make our minds wander.

Underground Electronic Music Is Used For Attracting New Gamers As Well

You may believe that casinos and other establishments use only soft and gentle music to attract new users. This is partially true. Most of them do this. But, there is an opposite part of the story. Many top sites and platforms have been using underground, electronic music to attract more users and players.
Once again, we can see that some casinos do this. But, why do they do it? The answer is the same as in the previous case scenario. They want to attract new players and they want to offer them so much more. The music in question is known for causing impressive levels of thrill and even adrenaline rushes. Now imagine a case in which a player is playing poker and listening to this music. He will feel passion, thrill, and extreme, positive feelings with each move. Add the payout to the equation and you can see how happy these players are.

Conclusion

The bottom line is that online casinos and real world establishments have been using music and sound effects to attract new players and provide a better, overall experience to the regular ones. Many even add instant withdrawals and massive winnings to the equation, which only makes things even better. In general, music can change how we think and can help us feel better than ever before. It is a powerful and appealing thing to have.

Ebrahimi Loot Recordings

Ebrahimi Debuts on Loot Recordings With ‘Bland Molnen’ EP

Ebrahimi makes his debut on Loot Recordings with Bland Molnen EP which translated from Swedish means “among the clouds.” It’s a fitting title for the track as gentle rhythms of acoustic guitars, ethereal voices and floating pads create a deep and rhythmic atmosphere that carries you away.

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