Pioneer just introduced its new DDJ-1000 controller — a hybrid between the signature DDJ layout and the flagship industry standard CDJ and DJM combined. As far as we can tell, this is the perfect solution for anyone who wants to be comfortable enough to perform on CDJs, but currently only has the budget for a controller. Some the DDJ-1000’s best features include an all-new LCD jog display, club-style layout, improved Magvel Fader, brand new FX (including color FX), and 16 performance pads. The Rekordbox DJ ready DDJ-1000 sets itself apart with a polished yet portable design, featuring full-sized jogs and jog adjust for...
The Pegboard Nerds are undoubtedly one the biggest duos in bass music. Though members Alexander Odden and Michael Parsberg have been a pretty significant names in the EDM world for decades, the producers have seen a vast majority their success happen in last few years as a combined duo. 2017 was a particularly big year for the Nerds, with the duo embarking on numerous tours, playing at festivals like TommorrowLand and releasing their Billboard-charting Nerds by Nature EP. Following such a successful year, it only seems fitting that the Pegboard Nerds would set the bar high for 2018. Needless to say, the...
One Daft Punk‘s most iconic collections music is ficially old enough to legally drink (if it were an actual person). Still though, Homework definitely knows how to party! When Daft Punk first came onto the scene they changed the course dance music — scratch that — all types music forever. The robotic’s duo’s influences are still heard in all the obvious places in EDM, but have touched artists producing pop music, rock, hip hop, and beyond. Homework is the true masterpiece that started it all. Spanning 16 tracks high energy and funky fresh sounds previously unheard by human ears, the...
Skrillex just turned 30 and he’s overwhelmed by all the love he has received for one more trip around the sun! Sonny Moore was born born January 15, 1988, and little did anyone know that he would grow up to change the music game forever. He touched the lives many with his band From First to Last, before transforming into Skrillex and pioneering dubstep in ways our ears couldn’t believe. Over the years, he has given a voice to a countless amount artists and exposed the world to fresh new music through his label OWSLA. At just 30 years old, Skrillex...
The new collaboration between Cashmere Cat, Major Lazer and Tory Lanez, “Miss You,” is ficially out today. The track features an understated production and breathy vocals from Lanez throughout, giving f Major Lazer’s perfect representation an airy summer tune (even though it’s the dead winter in the northern hemisphere). Make no mistake, this is definitely a Cashmere Cat with features from Major Lazer and Tory Lanez – it’s not nearly boisterous enough for a genuine Major Lazer collaboration, and Lanez’ vocals are more like a topping than the main course. That being said, the track is simple and catchy enough...
The nominations are in for Britian’s equivalent the Grammy awards — and pop stars Dua Lipa and Ed Sheeran lead the pack. The 2018 Brit Awards go down Februray 21st at London’s iconic O2 Arena. With other high prile acts like Gorillaz, LCD Soundsystem, Katy Perry, Kendrick Lamar, Lorde, Calvin Harris, The Killers and Drake also nominated, it will be undoubtedly a star-studded event spanning a wide variety genres and an insane amount talent. Lipa, best known for “New Rules,” has five total nominations for British breakthrough artist, British female solo artist, British album the year, British single and British...
Moby recently shared his knowledge and thoughts on President Donald Trump and the ongoing investigation between Russia and The White House — and what he said is quite shocking! Apparently after “years touring and spending time in D.C. and New York,” Moby has met his share intelligence agents. Not only have members the CIA confided in him, they have asked Moby to help them take down the Trump-Russia conspiracy by posting to his large social media following. Here’s an example… “I’m writing these things so that when/if these things happen there will be a public record beforehand,” Moby shared....
With fame comes attention, and very few have experienced such a rise to fame as The Chainsmokers have in the past year. From DJ act to global popstars, The Chainsmokers have the attention all types audiences on them, including in their private lives. Alex Pall, one half the duo, learned this the hard way after he was caught cheating by who we can now assume to be his ex-girlfriend Tori Woodward. Included below is a picture the then-couple, also on Tori’s Instagram. Taking to her Instagram Story, Woodward shared with her 40k+ followers what appears to be security footage...
It’s a good time to be releasing stoner music with California, Nevada, Maine, Alaska and Massachusetts joining Colorado, Washington and Oregon in legalizing recreational marijuana as January 1, 2018 and even more states joining the medical marijuana revolution. Maxx the Muffin Man, an 18-year-old hip hop artist out , not surprisingly, Portland, Oregon is definitely doing his part for the cause with a new mixtape he just released called Every Summer Since. Maxx says he made the tape, which is an infusion jazzy, Wu Tang-like beats, funk and chill synths that support his lyrics, to help anyone who’s going through...
deadmau5 has proven himself as a true music mastermind yet again, this time through orchestral mixes some fan favorites and classic tracks… *SPOILERS AHEAD* The producer previewed some his new material livestream on Twitch recently, confirming some orchestral productions most definitely in the works. is flooded with various theories on what will become these instrumental versions his tracks, if anything. The only thing anyone on the thread that everyone seems to be collectively agreeing on — “sounds fucking amazing.” The producer has expressed huge interest in developing a film score as well, so some wonder if this could be...