Ed Banger celebrates 10th Anniversary, LIVE (5 best music videos added)
The capital ship of French electro scene, Ed Banger is celebrating 10 years of successfully making people go crazy on dance-floors. The Paris-based electronic music label was founded by Pedro Winter (better known as Busy P, Daft Punk's former manager). At the humble beginnings, he used to search for artists by placing personal ads in […]
Australia’s DJ Ajax dies in a tragic car crash
Held as the Crown Prince of Australia's dance party scene, Adrian Thomas aka DJ Ajax, has passed away after a tragic car accident. Thomas was one of the most respected and legendary Australian DJs. Among the founding members of the Bang Gang crew, he helped introduce electro to a wider audience in Australia. Ajax also […]
Beatport bought out by SFX for $50 million
The rumors have found confirmation. Media giant SFX Entertainment has bought Beatport. Starting from 1990s, the company of the EDM mogul Robert F. X. Sillerman merged gig promoters into an international promotions firm. Together with Clear Channel, leading US radio company, SFX developed into Live Nation, the biggest live entertainment bureu in the world. Now, […]
Daft Punk album art revealed, release on Columbia Records confirmed
The rumors about Daft Punk's fourth studio album started already in the Summer of 2012. Confirmation came in form of an image uploaded (on February 26) to www.DaftPunk.com as well as the duo’s Facebook page. The mysterious ways of Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo have time and time again thrilled eager fans. Some call […]
Fedde le Grand interview + mini-mix with exclusive tracks from the upcoming LP
How do you pronounce Fedde le Grand? Where does he prefer to play, U.S or U.K? What's the latest scoop on the album? The Dutchman is invited to the BBC studio to have a nice chat and play a guestmix ahead of his Ministry of Sound gig. Exclusive tracks from Marco V and the upcoming […]
Tracking the Evolution of Music: To Sample or not to Sample?
Culture always builds on the past, be it consciously or sub-consciously. However, the past has always tried to stop it by trying to control the future. Nowadays, the Interweb and its vast number of social media platforms have made the availability of the present and past cultural achievements self evident. Going online to download music, […]
Yolanda Be Cool start to speak Americano, ink deal with Dim Mak ahead of debut album
Seems Yolanda Be Cool won't be a one-hit affair after all. After 'We No Speak Americano' saw success of ridiculous proportions (topping 18 charts in 2010), the Australian duo hasn't released anything nearly as remarkable. Obviously, that's nothing surprising. Rarely you see someone top themselves right after conquering the world. Imagine Psy trying to top […]
The Goldmine – a groovediggers dream cave for all Fool’s Gold related treasures
Got to know the DRIP.FM concept? Well, now it's time to choose your label! How'd you like to receive the bonuses (list below) of The Goldmine – Fool's Gold Records' subscription service. The imprint for the likes of Chromeo, Crookers, Kavinsky, Tommy Trash, Vega and others (full list below); the imprint that recently put out […]
Travel website launched by A-Trak:”Finally I can share my Tao of travelling.”
Depending on your life-style, chances are you might need travel tips now and then. And who could be better at giving them, than the nomad DJs we have circling the earth on a daily basis? For information which airports have Yoga rooms and which airplanes have kid-free 'quiet zones', head over to the new site […]
Baauer’s ‘Harlem Shake’ nr.1 on iTunes charts – is Mad Decent the ultimate meme-creator?
'Harlem Shake' has taken over the interweb, and it's no surprise that the meme-inspiring track has topped the iTunes charts, taking over Bruno Mars and Justin Timberlake. Bedrooms, offices, class-rooms – you name it – Harlem Shake has been caught on tape for over 33,000 times on Youtube in a week. Who's to blame for […]
Mad Decent Premium Club: 3 grams of Diplo’s ashes, EVERY release and more
Did you get to know the DRIP.FM concept? Well, now it's time to choose your label! Mad Decent is the home for some of the best, not to mention funny, DJs and producers out there. From the prankster Dillon Francis to the dubstep, moombahton and Jamaican dancehall jacking Major Lazer. How would you like to […]
DJ-Follower’s guide to the subscription service DRIP.FM – includes labels Mad Decent, OWSLA, Fool’s Gold, Dirtybird, Ninja Tune and others
Music streaming services have been around for a while now. However, music subscription services are relatively new. The labels are catching up to each other fast – OWSLA’s launched their subscription label Nest on 12.12.12, following the footsteps of Mad Decent, Turbo Recordings, Ghostly International, Dirtybird Records, Ninja Tunes and Fool’s Gold Records. In DJ-Follower’s […]
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