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deadmau5 “Monophobia” Preview
What potentially started out as an experiment in the studio has us hitting the repeat button over and over again. It's called "Monophobia," a surging, ominous bass-driver which nods its head to some of the Mau5's earlier production style...
Lune “Leave The World Behind” starring the Swedish House Mafia
The gorgeous classic by Swedish House Mafia and Laidback Luke gets a facelift from Swedish vocalist Lune, who's voice sounds like a lovechild between Ellie Goulding and Karin Dreijer Andersson (you may recognize her voice from Adrian Lux's hit "Teenage Crime...
How to succeed as a producer
So you think you have what it takes to make it in the music industry? If you dream of being the next big festival headliner, production whiz, or label boss, you'd probably be wise to hear the facts of biz from those who know it well. A recent article by The Guardian's Jack Oughton takes us behind the scenes and exposes some of the realities that come with making it big in music...
elektro exclusive interview with Anthony Attalla
Detroit has long been hailed as the birthplace of American techno, and few know the scene better than rapidly rising star Anthony Attalla. The head honcho of Incorrect Music, this label boss/producer takes the stage once again in Detroit as the host of the official after party for DEMF/Movement Electronic Music Festival...
Kyau & Albert “We Own The Night”
German hard-hitters Kyau & Albert struck gold with their sixth studio album, Nights Awake. Their collaborative piece with Stoneface & Terminal, titled “We Own The Night” quickly became a favorite at parties with its addictive vocals, gorgeous synths, and trance-rooted melodies...
Insomniac founder Pasquale Rotella to appear in E! special tonight at 9 p.m.
The founder of Insomniac Events is about to become a father. While events and festivals that bare his company’s stamp are recognized around the world, the man behind the party has kept up a somewhat private existence. Its unlikely, then, that we’d expect to find one of the most respected and influential figures in the electronic dance community appearing on an E...
Nicole Moudaber ‘Believe’ LP
We’ve been talking about it since we got wind during Miami Music Week. Its finally here—the long awaited debut album by ‘The Queen’ of techno and house, Nicole Moudaber. Released via Drumcode, Believe takes listeners on an audio journey through different soundscapes, from the clean and chic lounge-y pulse of opening track “Lumiere Tamisee,” to the dark and industrial-tinged “Come and Lay” (featur
GQ profiles Daft Punk
Nearly a decade ago, two helmet-clad production geniuses set a standard for electronic dance music that has been replicated again and again in the years that followed. Eight years later, the pioneers are back with a brand new album. At first, our excitement was partnered with a sense of skepticism—many years had passed since the titans’ last appearance on the scene...
Defected Records label reborn
It’s a new year and a new look for Defected Records. After 15 years of music, the label is partnering up acclaimed designer and producer Trevor Jackson and photographer Nick Griffiths to reemerge with a revamped identity. From brand new release artwork and merchandise to an updated website and logo, Defected plans to take its new image straight into a new Ibiza residency and continued work with
elektro exclusive interview with Dubfire
What’s the story behind your stage name, Dubfire?
Ali: We had a huge diplomatic community in the DC scene; a lot of DJs and people who were part of the scene used their first names, and they were all from middle-eastern backgrounds...