On July 17, 2023, it was sadly announced on DJ Deeon‘s facebook page that he had passed. The artist, label owner, and “ghetto house” music pioneer is cherished by many. Although he was credited for being a pillar of the 90’s house music scene, his impact on modern dance music is undeniable with such collaborations with artists such as Wehbba, Hi-Lo, and more. With the passing of this titan, here are just a handful of many tributes paid to DJ Deeon.
UFO95 is a French electronic music producer who is inspired by the techno scene from the 90s and IDM artists such as Aphex Twin. He pulls inspiration from the jungle and experimental scenes to create a unique and hypnotic sound.
Nina Kraviz won’t appear at three festivals she was due to play in the coming weeks. Read more
Ever since war broke out in Ukraine, prevalent figures in the electronic dance music community have been using their platform to oppose the war and advocate peace. Although most members of the community have openly spoken out against the war, not everyone has used their following to do so. One popular artist that has been under heavy scrutiny for staying quiet during the fray is Russian DJ and producer Nina Kraviz. Read more
Clone Distribution has dropped Nina Kraviz and her трип label over the Russian artist’s response to the ongoing war in Ukraine.
The decision was outlined in detail last week via a post on Clone’s blog, written by founder Serge Verschuur (aka Serge). He criticized Kraviz for her alleged “pro-Putin” views and “CCCP/USSR sentiments,” as well as her decision “to stay silent” on the atrocities in Ukraine.
Maksim Dark, a minimal-techno composer who started writing music at the age of 16. Within just a few years his music became widely visible after Richie Hawtin in late 2013, played a track called “Funny Jump” year after year. Read more
Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine many artists have stepped up and voiced their protest against the war. However, Nina Kraviz posted a very not well received Instagram post and has been silent on social media since. Many have critiqued the Russian artist for her lack of protest but Ukrainian artist Nastia, took to social media over the weekend and continued the criticism of Kraviz.
Paris Hilton has been booked to play the official Movement Festival afterparty in Detroit, Michigan. The famous (or infamous) socialite will be doing a special back to back set with early 2010’s brostep icon Skrillex, who is also headlining the festival prior to the after party. Read more
Highly anticipated Ultra Music Festival returns this weekend and features a fire lineup across the board. Female techno DJs Nala, Ann Clue, Anfisa Letyago, Amelie Lens, Giorgia Angiuli, Nina Kraviz, and Sama’ Abdulhadi are debuting at UMF’s RESISTANCE Stage. Whether up and coming stars or established names, these women are setting the stage for more inclusive representation in the electronic music festival scene. Some share a few thoughts about becoming better artists in a man’s world.
