Ultra Music signs Headhunterz – read the official statement by the #1 hardstyle act in the world
Yet another superstar has emerged from the Dutch DJ production line.. Having recently inked a deal with Ultra Music, one of the leading electronic music labels in the world, the timing couldn’t be any better for his debut single and EP for the label in Spring. However, the recent developements haven’t been well received by […]
EDM Grammys CLEANED OUT by Skrillex and Bangarang EP
The 55th Annual Grammy Awards suggested a feeling of Déjà Vu, as Skrillex took home yet another set of the golden gramophones. The dubstep producing DJ (who recently tried his hand at down tempo electronica) nabbed a perfect three-for-three, winning the awards in all 3 electronic music categories: ’Remixed Recording’, ’Dance Recording’ and ’Dance/Electronica Album’. […]
What does the Association for Electronic Music DO?
If you read about the 'What' and the 'Who' of AFEM, you will know that the lobbying organization for electronic music is the brainchild of Ben Turner and Kurosh Nasseri. The future activities of this non-profit company, however, are yet to be disclosed. So, what is the advocacy of EDM going to do? Kurosh Nasseri […]
High-school teacher fired for Twitter pictures #ExpressingHerself to Diplo and smoking weed (pictures NSFW)
So what is everybody worked up about? Apparently, because of the firing of Carly McKinney – a 23-year-old math teacher at Overland High School in Aurora, Colorado. Why did she get the boot? Firstly, for posting pictures of herself doing the infamous 'Express Yourself' twerk from Diplo's video. Secondly, for pictures showing her smoking weed. […]
The ‘WHAT’ and ‘WHO’ of the newly formed Association for Electronic Music
The figuring heads of the electronic dance music industry have come together to form the Association For Electronic Music (AFEM). The important announcement was made on January 28th, at the Midem music conference, a time for the leading players of the scene to discuss the business matters of the music industry. The aim of AFEM? […]
Want to become a resident DJ in Ibiza? Enter Burn Studios competition NOW!
Last year, Burn Studios saw enormous success with their program for aspiring DJs, looking to make it. In 2013, up-and-coming DJs and producers from all over Europe will, once again, get a chance to compete for a summer-long residency at three of the most respected clubs in Ibiza, the place with the most respected clubs […]
Interview with Seth Troxler, a legend in the making
The 36th ranked American DJ and house music producer has seen tremendous success in recent years. #218 in the overall DJ-Rankings, Seth Troxler, is making his way out of the underground to headline Ultra Music Festival's 'Surface' area. Check out the interview with the laidback tech house producer and DJ, looking to make it big […]
Daft Punk signs with Sony, about to release a new album after 8 years?!
Even though Daft Punk got excluded from the DJ-Rankings on the count they do not actively DJ, we still get excited when news regarding the legendary media-shy duo surface. Who knows, maybe they’ll start performing again in light of the upcoming album? Yes, you read correctly – a new LP from the gods of electro […]
Come-back in progress, Myspace accused of stealing music – a roadblock for Justin Timberlake and Specific Media
With the emergence of Soundcloud, Mixcloud and the continuing success of Youtube – Myspace became the underdog. With huge success at the beginning, its later stages of life became filled with terrible layouts, glittering graphics and sketchy marketing techniques. After undermining its own value in the music business, Myspace was destined to go under. Justin […]
The flash drive and iPod of Justin Martin STOLEN!
What do you have to say about thieves? It's irritating and a damn shame to hear there are lowlifes who time and time again give basis for these kind of articles. Whether these are rival, burned out DJs looking to snatch other people's work or just someone looking to cash in on the assets – […]
Sneak preview into ASOT #600 festivities with Armin van Buuren, Markus Schulz, Ferry Corsten and others
Armin van Buuren is approaching a spectacular milestone. Yes, you guessed it – he's about to reach the 600th episode of 'A State of Trance'. Listen to the latest, #596 ASOT here. Of course there are big things planned for the festivities. Taking his legendary trance radio to Madison Square Garden on 30th March, one […]
‘Top DJs by Genre’ – a DJ-Rankings function for aspiring DJs, club promoters and passionate music fans
Whether you are an aspiring DJ, a club manager/promoter or just a passionate music fan in search of new music – you’ll find the following really helpful. I’m referring to the DJ-Rankings’ function called ’Top DJs by Genre’. According to a report we received, these are the 3 types of demographic making up the majority […]
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