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To Dance or Not to Dance: DJs & Their Stage Presence

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When you go to a show, do you care what the DJ does onstage while performing? If a DJ doesn’t pump up the crowd, are they really doing their job? It’s an age-old question in the dance music scene and one that recently re-sparked a lively discussion thanks to social media. Dance music fans are split: what makes a good DJ, a good DJ? Is it just the music and technical skills alone? Do artists who put work into their live production also deserve accolades? Do DJs need an onstage persona or gimmick? Should they even be up there enjoying themselves or focused solely on curating the perfect set?

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A Look at House & Techno Culture: A Global Dancefloor Phenomenon

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Everything has a beginning, and house and techno culture is no exception. Learn about the key cities around the world that have helped make house and techno a global dancefloor phenomenon. From Los Angeles to New York and across the pond, the genres changed the music landscape and have helped create a global, interconnected community.  Every game has important players, so it’s time to get to know some of the key cities that have contributed to the strong presence of house and techno music around the world.

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Paris Closing Bars As COVID-19 Cases Spike

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France is quickly following in the footsteps of Italy and Spain, but not exactly for the right reasons. As Paris sees a rise in COVID-19 cases, the French capital is closing bars again to help curve the spike, especially among a younger demographic. In August, both Italy and Spain faced a similar situation, closing nightclubs due to a wave of COVID-19 outbreaks. While health authorities blamed holidays and those vacationing, COVID-19 continues to confound officials and communities around the world.  The pandemic’s “hotspots” continue to change as well as the age group it affects. “These are braking measures because the epidemic is moving too fast,” police chief Didier Lallement said during a press conference on Monday. “We have to slow it down so that our health system is not overwhelmed.”

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BLVCKR’s Brings Back Old School Raves with Newest Single

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BLVCKR’s newest single is dripping with the old school vibes. He’s bringing back the 90s with his release “Nuthing Like the Old School” (release date October 16 via Subtractive Records). The track is a fusion old school raves and a tech house sound making this track a banger and an energy release. The break of the track will definitely surprise you.

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