Ok, so we Angelinos are no strangers to the LA Times taking shots at the EDM scene, but it's sad to see their sister publication taking the same stance about this weekend's EDC festival in Chicago. It always comes back to drug deaths? Are they serious? Why don't they go to a Bears or Blackhawks game and see how many crimes are committed? Head to your next rock concert and take a deep breath… what's that smell? It's fucking weed. You could almost say other big events are even worse with the massive alcohol consumption, fights and I'm sure [...]
Our friends over at IHEARTCOMIX are excited to celebrate the Grand Opening of their new weekly series: IHC Sundays at Drai’s in Hollywood! They had a great soft opening last week and now IHC Sundays are ready to officially kick it off with DJ Sliink, Secret Guest, Chuck Inglish, and $U$PECT on Sunday, May 26th. Knowing the crew at IHC, you never know what tricks they have up their sleeves, so it's safe to bet that the special guest will make for a night to remember. Be sure to RSVP here [...]
W hat if we told you there was a way you could sell, or better yet, buy music that was formerly considered to be "bootlegged" or illegal? All those tunes that have been so hard to get, or buried away on white label vinyl never to be seen again, it's just a tragedy that it's not available legally. Well the good news is that there is a now a real solution to this problem, and it's called Legitmix. Magnetic got the chance to catch up with Booker Sim one of the cofounders of Legitmix to get [...]
If you are unfamiliar with the tunes of Kayzo, now would be in your ear's best interest to start. Just recently this talented producer leaked the second installment off his upcoming Limitless EP, called "Bounce" and has no intention of stopping the slow leaks. "Bounce," has all the ingredients to a great trap track, packing enough energy to get you out of your seat and on your feet. If the "face down, ass up" didn't have you immediately singing a long, the beat will be sure to do the trick as I'm having a hard time myself from not dancing. [...]
Ok, so you love Daft Punk… like really love. Here is a chance to get all creepy and fan out hard… Just think of all the attention you will get rolling down the street rocking this thing. Now all you need is the $5,000 St. Laurent jacket to go with it, so that will be $5,500 to look like your favorite robot DJ Super Producer. What a bargain. Helmet Here Follow daft punk on Facebook | Twitter You might also like: [...]
With Memorial Day rolling up on us, we wanted to bring you fashionable EDM heads, our Summer Style Essentials. Whether you’re sweating your cojones off at EDC, or lucky enough to score a flight to Spain to check out SONAR, these looks will keep you looking proper. This guide also includes tips on how to stay cool at those last minute pool parties, and how to keep looking sexy at your favorite late-night club romps. Volume 1 – Sunglasses. Everybody looks good in them. They are THE iconic statement piece that always delivers. With so many silhouettes to [...]
Indie Electro band City Rain deliver a beautiful and inspiring music video for their catchy tune "The Optimist." Love and Loss in the Recession, “The Optimist,” is the human condition as told though the eyes of the young men of City Rain. While every person has the capability to create his or her own personal hell, there is inversely their capability to manifest redemption. “The Optimist” is the story of the way back. Having graduated from Temple University in 2009, Ben Runyan and Scott Cumpstone lived two very different lives but were on a path to [...]
EDM Culture's premier industry event is back for what looks to be another fantastic conference before the craziness of EDC. James Barton, Perry Farrell, Marc Geiger, Rob Light and Pasquale Rotella lead a group of marquee speakers Conference takes place during EDC week in Las Vegas, June 18-20, 2013 EDMbiz launched last year to promote and facilitate thoughtful discussion on the most pertinent topics relevant to dance music culture, including best business practices, new technology platforms, social media, festivals, direct-to-fan relationships, licensing, sponsorships, and sustaining community and during a period [...]
Producer Guillermo S. Herren (aka Prefuse 73) has announced Yellow Year, a record label co-founded with photographer Angel Ceballos launching this June. The initial offering will be the first EP in the twelve volume Speak Soon series. Each release in the series pairs Prefuse 73 with a fellow production luminary for all new collaborative material. Upcoming EPs will feature collaborations with Teebs, Nosaj Thing, Lapalux, Synkro, Nathan Fake, Dimlite, and more to be announced. Yellow Year is just the latest creative chapter in Herren's massively prolific career, encompassing forty individual releases spread across eight production monikers and eight [...]
Joel Zimmerman gives us a sneak peek of two works in progress, “Monophobia”, and “Killthemau5.” "Monophobia" is a 2:15 sample reminiscent of Joel’s earlier work with his classic groovin' basslines and dirty synths mixed in. "Killthemau53 opens with a film-score-like orchestral intro and proceeds to unleash some dark and glitchy experimental sounds from deep within Zimmerman's subconscious. "Killthemau53 more than likely inherited it’s name from Kill the Noise, as Joel tweeted them with an fair review of the track, “…@killthenoise .. kinda bastardized it a bit, but its sonicly cool [...]
I've been waiting awhile to see what Bro Safari & UFO! have been hiding up their sleeve, and with the anticipation of their collaboration, Animal, coming out tomorrow, it's safe to say it's starting to kill me. But let me tell you with the release of this tune, I know it's going to be well worth the wait. "Burn The Block," is one of those tracks that make you feel instantly better and energized. If you're having a bad day, turn on this tune. If you're not… your day is about to get better. With it's "hood like" feel and [...]
You may have noticed that the last two albums of the week have been from artists that have signed to corporations. I think you'll agree that although we share the disappointment that The Flaming Lips (long time on a major label) and James Blake, and indeed French electronic duo Daft Punk have elected to choose corporations to release (or own?) their labours, all deserve to be feted for what they are still achieving in music. The Flaming Lips and Daft Punk albums are up there with their best and all three artists began as independents. Indie30 detests corporations that milk [...]
Madrid, Spain. (2011) Three new ones this week plus a big moves for Mood Rings and Saturday Looks Good To Me. The highest debutant is Dirty Beaches with his abrasive rocking ode to Lisbon, 'Casino Lisboa' in at 22. One of the masters of modern indie pop, Glasweigan sextet Camera Obscura have a new album, Desire Lines coming out early June and the gifted track 'Fifth In Line To The Throne' debuts at 24. That's a rare free download below folks. Free and legal mp3s are getting harder and harder [...]
Well we can't confirm that, but he is definitely getting down with Uniqlo. If you are not familiar with Uniqlo yet, you should definitely peep them. Unfortunately they are only in New York and SF, but they should be coming to more markets soon. Good news is that you can shop online, so not so bad. Anyways, it's good to know that there are some DJs that are cool enough to show their nerdy side, who doesn't love the first Star Wars saga, c'mon now. We can hardly wait for the new franchise reboot by J.J. Abrams, but [...]
Tweet Today sees the release of the debut EP, Venus Bar from French electronic producer Adrien Viot aka AV. Firmly wedded to 80s electronic pop with a nod to new wave synth, Viot's style harks back to the pop oriented side of French cold wave acts, Taxi Girl and Suicide Romeo. The title track saunters along with heavy oscillating bass, distorted synth, metallic like melodies and effects and Viot's deep whispered vocal. Sung in French, the EP contains four tracks that evoke a [...]
Images of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club by Tom Gilmore from House of Blues... Black Rebel Motorcycle Club , Bass Drum Of Death , and Rachel Taylor Friday, May 3 at House of Blues Photos by Tom Gilmore [...]
Images of Clinic at Sinclaire by Tom Gilmore... Clinic , No Joy , and The Cobbs Sunday, April 21 at Sinclaire Photos by Tom Gilmore Clinic: 2013-04-21, Sinclaire, Boston, MA © Tom Gilmore [...]
Images of No Joy by Tom Gilmore from the band’s Sinclaire performance... Clinic , No Joy , and The Cobbs Sunday, April 21 at Sinclaire Photos by Tom Gilmore No Joy: 2013-04-21, Sinclaire, Boston, [...]
Good day ya'll, I've got some epic news coming straight from us to you. Sensation, one of the world's largest global dance music event experiences, will be coming to the US this fall. Here's the quick back-story on Sensation for those of you who don't know: Sensation was launched in 2000 by Dutch company ID&T and has since become the largest global dance music event experience. To date, ID&T has produced over 80 Sensation shows worldwide before millions of people. It’s truly the most spectacular dance and music phenomena in the world…all in a sea of white. Now [...]
This weekend Culprit LA is back with it's second installment of the label's premiere rooftop parties at the The Standard Hotel. This Sunday's session features PBR Streetgang, Frech techno maestro- Dan Ghenacia and Plastic Love. I had the opportunity to catch up with Dan-chatting about his new record label, Circo Loco- Ibiza and more. It's been a tremendous year for the man described as, "Paris After Hours King". His acidic and hypnotizing productions create the perfect vibes for the season. To get Culprits summer sessions started, PBR put together this fresh deep mix to give you a taste of what [...]
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