Blog: Electro WOW

Vince Clarke & Martin L. Gore's new Techno project is called VCMG. These pioneer guys of Electronica are working together again, and in case you didn't know, they have just released a new track entitled "Single Blip" from their album 'SSSS' which is now in stores! Song is good but I think it needs Dave Gahan or Andy Bell's vocals to sound completely good! They don't have to write too much, with one or two phrases is enough to make this Techno track a hit! BUY NOW ↓ [...]

Typical human hearing is quoted as being from 20-20,000Hz but age and exposure to loud sound can significantly lower your ears' ability to hear high frequencies. So how good is your hearing? This frequency sweep from Online Tone Generator will help you find out. Leave in the comments the frequency at which your hearing cuts out! www.electrowow.net

Even after more than 30 years of living the lifestyle of electronic dance music, Techno is still sometimes looking for a matching form and sound language to transfer the special thrill of a live event to a club night adequately. Eric Estornell a.k.a Maetrik has just released a mind blowing uptempo Techno monster, entitled "The Reason", a catchy tune, that will get stuck in your head for weeks! BUY NOW ↓ http://www.beatport.com/#track /the-reason-original-mix/32249 98 www.electrowow.net

French singer-songwriter Tom Connan is penetrating the dance scene with his fabulous voice and new dance hit "Live My Life." "Live My Life" is an electro-pop dance anthem that is receiving support in clubs and on dance radio around the U.S. and internationally by some of the hardest to impress DJs. Connan's "Live My Life" is a rhythmic vocal tour de force showing incredible promise for this debut French artist with dashing good looks. "My ultimate goal with my music is to encourage people to live their lives with [...]

In an unusual blend of automotive and musical worlds, three Detroit-area Techno musicians used a 2013 Ford Fusion to make original tracks using the sounds produced by the car. They recorded everything from doors slamming to the soft back-and-forth of the windshield wipers. The musicians took the sounds back to their studio along with a sound bank of Fusion chimes and tones and got to work. Using loop machines, synthesizers and their own creativity, each artist composed an original Techno song featuring Fusion as an instrument. [...]

Spektre Interview 2012 (13:48 minutes) Spektre is a project that doesn't need any introduction! Take a look at this exclusive interview with British proper Techno pioneers! In the video, these talented guys describe their live shows and many other interesting things we didn't know about them. www.electrowow.net

Prince Charles has been given a DJ lesson in Toronto, Canada. The British royal was visiting a youth training centre in the city when he tried out spinning some decks and discovered how to use the digital music system. The prince smiled and laughed as he wore headphones, and was taught how to spin a record and showed off his dance moves. The heir to the throne is touring Canada in celebration of The Queen's Diamond Jubilee, along with his wife Camilla. You can watch Prince Charles' debut as a DJ on the video below! LOL [...]

AVICII - SILHOUETTES (DISCO FRIES REMIX) FREE DOWNLOAD Fresh off the release of their singles " Born To Fly " featuring Niles Mason and " Don't Look Back "with Tommie Sunshine , the Disco Fries bring you their take on Avicii's " Silhouettes ". The new single from Avicii is already a Beatport chart smasher and, with its' melodically infectious vocals, [...]

These days, inside of the music industry, we are always looking for new artists with innovative compilations and artists who take on new ventures. Yet it's within the Techno scene, where we can find Carlo Elia. Carlo is a Portuguese DJ and Producer, residing in Toronto Canada, Carlo with his real name being Joao Carlos de Matos Elias is only 25 years old. He has been working hard to illustrate his work around the world! His work is influenced [...]

Remember Techno Viking? The Internet phenomenon based on a video from the 2000 Fuckparade in Berlin has been immortalised as an action figure. A novelty toy company called Square Enix has created an action figure modeled on this authentic character of the rave culture. The Techno Viking Action Figure features over 16 points of articulation, and even comes with authentic mis-matched socks. Unfortunately, this toy is out of stock, and the company hasn't confirmed its re-entry into the market. [...]

Ben Sims is back for another inspirational EP of his trademark grooves! The track "Air Rage" has Sims on serious underground form; laying down punishing party grooves of abrasive, rolling rhythms while making space for splashes of full-force funk and melodic moments. Sims intuitively daring use of these contrasting energies is the source of this intoxicating funked-up Techno stomp of "Air Rage". Don't forget to support the artists by buying their music. BUY NOW ↓ http://www.beatport.com/#track /air-rage-original-mix/3391572 [...]

"West Side" became an instant Techno anthem last summer. Inspired by the hedonistic euphoria of Ibiza, the original track took the shape of a massive dancefloor weapon with its memorable chord progression and high-impact bass. Now, just in time for this 2012 summer season, Record Label Tronic have licensed "West Side" for a special remix from Christian Smith & Wehbba. Enjoy, new Techno releases coming soon! BUY NOW ↓ http://www.beatport.com/#relea se/west-side-remixes/889392 www.electrowow.net

Exclusive new music video, "American Dream Part II" is released June 11th on Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs debut album 'Trouble'. Original, unique and ambient are are the best words to describe Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs' music. Confetti, confetti everywhere! www.electrowow.net

I have always been a big fan of Donna Summer, and it's very sad that she has passed away today on May 17th of 2012. Summer, real name LaDonna Adrian Gaines, was born in 1948 in Boston. She was raised on gospel music and became the soloist in her church choir by age 10. She also became the first woman on Earth to sing an electronic song, entitled "I Feel Love" and produced by Giorgio Moroder in the late 70´s. "I Feel Love" was recorded with an entirely synthesized backing track, spawned imitators in the [...]

Gus Calderone, the founder of The House Moguls and Co-owner of Chicago's leading Funktion Recordings, drops his monthly podcast entitled "After Dark." A collection of tracks that rocks dance floors all across the globe, from House, to Tech House, Deep House & Techno. For more information, check out these links↓ http://bit.ly/gcsoundcloud http://bit.ly/gcaditunes www.electrowow.net

New video for "Pareidolia", this was filmed in a warehouse space using laser and mirrors. Directed by Hans Lo & Kate Moross ISO. Taken from the latest album from Simian Mobile Disco, entitled "Unpatterns". It seems to me that this kind of visual art is very modern & sophisticated, enjoy! www.electrowow.net

To become the best DJ you got to know all the mixing styles. First of all you need to practice several hours a day and try to flow with the mix. Once you have mastered how to mix try making your own strategies or start creating your own beats. Your hard work will be the best! 1) Start doing parties with an experienced DJ Company. 2) Get an agent and tell him to set you for parties and try making him feel [...]

PBR Recordings is proud to present the latest release from label co-owner A-Divizion, titled "Electric Plasma". A-Divizion has effortlessly created an arena rocking piece of electronic music. With a thunderous kick drum, ripping lead synths and melodic breakdown, "Electric Plasma" is sure to cause eruptions on your floor. The track is out May 21st. BUY NOW ↓ http://www.beatport.com/artist /a-divizion/89302 www.electrowow.net

The heiress of the Hilton chain hotels has announced that she is making her official DJ debut and embarking on a full-fledged career in the field. After months of speculation, following the announcement of a House music album, Hilton's reps confirmed today that she is in fact getting behind the decks for a one-hour set at the Pop Music Festival in Sao Paulo, Brazil on June 23 and has more gigs on the way. While Hilton has spent her spare time spinning for years at private parties for friends or hanging around her boyfriend's DJ booth, this is her first [...]

For a period between the 1970s-1990s, mens' hats went out of fashion. Nobody was wearing them. Hats were old-fashioned, dated, boring. They didn't fit the clothes that people were wearing. But then, in the early 21st century, hat-wearing for men is coming back into fashion! Check out below some great examples of hats & caps you can wear on this summer. Hat by ASOS. Constructed from straw. Featuring an Aztec print that runs throughout, pinched crown, black band around [...]