Interview: Plasmapool launches new platform Artistportal saying “We created the perfect system!”
Recently we talked to the head of A&R at Plasmapool label about how to submit demos. Turned out there were much bigger news to be discovered. The prolific Plasmapool Media Entertainment recently launched ARTISTPORTAL – a one stop tool for artists, labels and publishers. The perseverance and relentless work on the project started 7 years […]
Exclusives with A&R: How to PROPERLY Submit a Demo to a Record Label?
There are a lot of aspects involved in reaching out to a record company. You can find many step-by-step guidelines on various websites, music magazines and blogs. Before submitting your demo, you should read as much about it as you can. However, there aren’t direct interviews with A&R managers. A&R i.e Artist & Repertoire is […]
Interview with Plasmapool A&R: Keys to Swimming in the Pool of Talent
As a part of our feature article series “How to properly submit a demo to a label?” we have the honor to introduce you to the Artist and Repertoire person at Plasmapool Media Entertainment. Most likely, this is the first person who sees your letter and listens to your demo when you send something to […]
Re-wiring House Music: Rewire Records on how to send demos
1. So, give us a little bit of background about yourself. What label do you work for, and what are you in charge of? My name is Vetal and I am the CEO and talent coordinator of Rewire Records. I handle day to day operations and talent relations, whether that be acquiring new artists or staying […]
The 4 Hottest EDM Music Videos On Roller Skates
In 1978 – the time of roller skating rinks and discos – L.A Major Tom Bradley said that Venice Beach in California is the 'roller skating capital of the world'. That might not be so far off the mark. Even if you've got no idea how Venice Beach looks like, you've seen the infamous strip […]
DJ-Follower’s Weekend’s Dose of Jackin’ Tunes: Aaron Snapes, Vails, Three Cool Cats and THUGLI
Fresh analog techno, electro, house and trap freebies make their way into our jackin' weekend! Mr. Oizo's undying hit 'Flat Beat' is presented in a new form. Thugli's take on Keys N Krates tune is the second remix, with two original mixes by Thee Cool Cats to boost! Take it all in, but give it […]
Ahead of upcoming Pete Tong interview, we look at why Daft Punk won’t tour?
Since the Frenchmen in helmets have made their come-back, there have been a few questions that haven’t found a clear answer. Among the most discussed questions, there's one most burning for the fans – are they going to tour? It became clear very fast, that the duo won’t be appearing in Wee Waa, where the […]
Diplo on everything label-related: ‘Harlem Shake’ helped save Mad Decent
Outspoken as usually, Diplo talked about everything record label related to Huffington Post recently. Judging by there status, meme-creating abilities and line-up, you must admid Mad Decent is a powerhouse of today's electronic music labels. Actually, things weren't as rosey just a little while ago.. “A year ago we were going to fold because we […]
Robots give their second interview – so who’s willing to say ‘Daft Punk sucks!’?
“In Scream 2, they have this discussion about how sequels always suck,” says Thomas Bangalter in an interview published in the May issue of GQ. “The thing we can ask ourselves at some point is like: We’re making music for twenty years. How many bands and acts do you have that are still making good […]
Interview: Krewella talks roots and how they got their start
We've been keeping an eye on Krewella's amazing rise from a local Chicago trio to a nationwide sensation. How meteoric has the rise been? Well, last year at the same time they were #1424 on The Official Global DJ Rankings. Now, they're at #190, after climbing the rankings as fast as a squirrel climbs a […]
The Genesis of THE Break: Winstons – ‘Amen, Brother’
It is only suitable that DJ-Follower's music evolution article series talks about the most influential drum loop of all time. How does a 6-second drum loop become a foundation for a whole sub-culture? What does this mean in terms of copyright laws? This one's a classic, so many of you already know the story of […]
Record Store Day 2013
It is often reported that digital music is prevailing, record shops are closing and there’s no place for physical releases anymore. Well, there’s a movement, and some figures that state the opposite. On 20th of April, like on every third Saturday of April since 2007, the world will celebrate Record Store Day. For many, this […]
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