Melodies for the Masses: Why 3LAU Launched Royal.io, Where Fans Own the Soundtrack to Their Hearts
Music as an investable asset class has been the furthest thing from open, accessible and transparent. A privilege typically available exclusively to accredited investors and with little to no supporting infrastructure to determine valuation, investing in the illiquid music intellectual property market has historically been an exercise in cutting red tape and crossing ones fingers. […]
How Peloton’s Jess King Found Her “Escape” Through EDM Culture
Jess King is royalty in the dancing and fitness circuits. Now, the Peloton superstar is embarking on a journey through the weird and wonderful world of electronic dance music. King is far from a casual consumer of EDM. An outspoken advocate of rave culture, she is introducing swaths of new fans to electronic music through […]
“An Insane Rollercoaster Ride”: Headhunterz and D-Block & S-te-Fan Discuss Hardstyle’s Evolution
Hardstyle music has been around the block and back, making a perpetual imprint on countless artists and paving the way for modern electronic music. Pioneering the genre and its encroachment are Headhunterz and D-Block & S-te-Fan, who recently joined forces for the aptly-titled “Keepers of Our Legacy.” Their first-ever collaboration, the track is an ode to the persevering and […]
How Buzzing Producer Braaheim Is Successfully Shifting From Covers to Original Songs
Hailing from Norway, Braaheim is rising through dance music’s ranks one single at a time. With just shy of four million monthly listeners on Spotify and over 200 million streams across platforms, Braaheim has become one of Soave Records’ brightest stars. His affinity for producing intoxicating covers is unmatched, taking on a wide array of […]
Plunging Into the Madcap World of Markus Schulz’s “The Rabbit Hole Circus”
After three decades, Markus Schulz is still pulling rabbits out of his hat. If his latest endeavor is any indication, the iconic DJ and producer remains as ambitious as ever. Schulz recently announced “The Rabbit Hole Circus,” an eye-popping tour which is said to realize “his creative vision in unparalleled ways.” “The Rabbit Hole Circus” is an […]
Interview: helloworld Comes to Terms With Heartbreak On Intimate EP, “things i wanna text u”
Soundtracking deeply personal stories with bubbly beats, helloworld’s latest EP is a stunner. Aptly titled things i wanna text u, the fresh project is out now via San Holo’s bitbird imprint and features five tracks that capture helloworld’s journey through heartbreak. The surging producer, singer and songwriter has managed to curate an expansive audiovisual world around […]
Buzzing Producer Cristoph Unveils Career-Defining Project, “FaCet, Vol. 1”
Curating seven mesmerizing tracks that perfectly combine the worlds of techno and progressive, Cristoph has embarked on an exciting new journey with FaCet, Vol. 1. Led by previously released singles “Tha Music” and “You,” FaCet, Vol. 1 is undoubtedly Cristoph’s most ambitious project to date and it’s powered by his own label, Consequence of Society. […]
“The Continuation of the Journey”: Deorro on His Most Personal Project Yet and New Album in the Works
We all know Deorro is one of EDM’s most prolific producers. But did you know he collaborated on a jersey with the Mexican national fútbol team? Ever the Renaissance man, Deorro’s contributions at the intersection of Latin and electronic music are nothing short of tectonic. And he seems to be becoming more and more influential with each loud-and-proud […]
Opiuo’s Pursuit of Happiness on the Road Often Travelled: “What Is All of This Without Some Level of Happiness in Life?”
Opiuo delights fans with his blend of bass, funk, soul and psychedelic sounds, but the process can be as complex emotionally as it is technically. Last month, the renowned electronic music artist opened up about mounting stress heading into Sonic Selects shows in Melbourne and Byron. That followed an even more candid post last year about […]
TroyBoi Details How Monster Collaborations With Justin Bieber, Billie Eilish Came Together
From trap fanatics to Latin music lovers, there is a TroyBoi sound for everyone. And for every fan, from aspiring DJs to global superstars Justin Bieber and Billie Eilish. TroyBoi found himself with prime real estate when his name was featured on 2021’s Justice, Bieber’s sixth studio album. The virtuosic electronic music producer shared album credits […]
