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Amsterdam Dance Event 2022 Party Guide

July 8, 2022/in News & Features /by Chelsi Sherrell

Since the 1990s, Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) has transcended and transformed into an influential and educational gathering for electronic music. The event has hosted a variety of powerful musical genres and subcultures that continue to range from the experimental to mainstream. As a powerful medium, ADE strongly showcases all developments within the electronic music industry, and these developments have all impacted dance culture to this day on a global scale.

You can also look forward to a growing list of parties that ADE will be creating as well — such as Audio Obscura taking over the RAW Factory with underground legends Adriatique, Âme, Anetha, Blawan, and many others. Speedy J will also be presenting STOOR LIVE alongside Dasha Rush, ROD, Rødhåd, and Surgeon. Lastly, Pan-Pot returns for another night with Loveland at Warehouse Houthavens.

All event dates will take place October 19-23, 2022.

The 10 Best Classic House Music Songs

June 29, 2022/in News & Features /by Skylar Schossberger

Thanks to folks in Chi-City and globally renowned DJs like Honey Dijon and Black Coffee, we’ve all come to know and love the vibrant and innovative genre of house music. For better or worse, house music has also invaded the mainstream. That began awhile ago. During the early nineties, pop stars such as Madonna and Janet Jackson were integrating house music elements into their sound. Nowadays Drake is even releasing house music. His new album just broke Apple Music’s first-day streaming record. While it’s an exciting time for the genre, it’s also important to remember perspective. We wouldn’t have house music if not for its roots. Here is our non-exhaustive list of the 10 best classic house music songs from the genre’s founding artists.

New Vinyl Pressing Plant Opening in California

June 28, 2022/in News & Features /by Chelsi Sherrell

A new vinyl pressing plant is opening in Southern California to keep up with rising demands for vinyl records. The new Fidelity Record Pressing aims to be the country’s “premier vinyl production facility”, Billboard reports.

The Californian reissue label Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab (MoFi) is behind the new pressing plant, alongside Music Direct’s Jim Davis. Both parties have collaborated with vinyl engineers Rick and Edward Hashimoto — a father and son team who have over six decades of vinyl pressing experience.

TyCo London’s Pull Towards House and Techno

June 28, 2022/in News & Features /by Chelsi Sherrell

TyCo London‘s passion for house music and techno began very early on when he discovered his love of music in the London clubbing and raving seen in the late 80’s early 90’s where he dedicated his time as a DJ and clubber. He would spend hours in record shops in Soho, sifting through vinyls, listening to hundreds of records, and discovering artists which led him to have such a large collection of music. Playing professionally for the last 30 years and producing as a hobby for the last 10 years he is now focused and committed to producing the music he loves. Read more

Four Tet’s 50% Royalty Rate From Domino

June 23, 2022/in News & Features /by Chelsi Sherrell

Kieran Hebden, AKA Four Tet, has settled his legal with the U.K. label Domino. According to Hebden, who confirmed the news on June 20th, via social media, the label has recognized Four Tet’s original claim, and he will now be paid a 50 percent royalty on past and future streaming and download income.

Is Daft Punk’s Thomas Bangalter and Lil Nas X Collabing?

June 23, 2022/in News & Features /by Chelsi Sherrell

New footage posted on social media has indicated Thomas Bangalter and Lil Nas X may be working on music together.

CRSSD Festival Announces 2022 Fall Edition Lineup

June 22, 2022/in News & Features /by Chelsi Sherrell

CRSSD Festival has announced the initial artist lineup for its Fall 2022 edition taking place on September 24 and 25. Located at the scenic Waterfront Park in downtown San Diego, the two-day city-center festival will showcase the best and brightest in electronic music with a focus on house, techno, and eclectic live acts. CRSSD will also host After Dark programming across the city in San Diego venues with more names to be announced.

Realize on the Fringes of Groove and Music

June 22, 2022/in News & Features /by Chelsi Sherrell

Realize is not a musician, artist, or DJ, but rather an explorer seeking to find the pieces to human existence. Occasionally, he sees the unexpected. Realize talks to 6AM and shares his latest project, Salvation EP which is intended for music connoisseurs that are interested in dark, slow-burn techno. Inspirations for the project include interdimensional travel, bottomless caves, and haunted castles.

Spotify’s to New Plans for Artists to Monetize Their Fanbases

June 20, 2022/in News & Features /by Chelsi Sherrell

Spotify shared its plans to take the company to yearly revenue of $100 billion during this week’s Investor Day, and it includes charging musicians and labels for access to some tools and features.