Seven Lions On the Journey to His Biggest Headlining Show: “We Don’t Really Know What’s Next, So Be In the Moment as Much as Possible”
Today’s most successful musicians are like old friends. We get to know them through their lyrics, follow their lives on social media and make memories at their shows. But who are they, really? What happens when an artist decides to break their mold? For melodic bass maestro Seven Lions, this reckoning came with the creation […]
ILLENIUM Takes Action to Prevent Drug Deaths at Shows After His Own Overdose: “I Had No Sense of Self”
In the moments leading up to the release of his self-titled fifth album, ILLENIUM is tackling a threat deeply personal to him. The electronic music superstar is partnering with the nonprofit End Overdose, one of EDM.com‘s best industry leaders of 2022, on his upcoming tour to educate fans on how to spot signs of an […]
How TroyBoi Channels His Rich Cultural Roots to Produce Impactful Electronic Music
You’d be hard-pressed to find two identical TroyBoi tracks, yet his music is immediately identifiable. Comb through his catalogue and you’ll find a collection as culturally rich as his DNA coding. Crack the lid on TroyBoi and you’ll find Chinese, Indian, Nigerian and Portuguese roots. “Do You” is arguably the most popular example of his […]
“Almost Weightless”: CloudNone on the Emotional Road to His Debut Album
Release after release, CloudNone is letting us in on his mesmerizing auditory universe filled with unique and emotional stories. Through a series of consistent releases on Monstercat as well as official remixes for the likes of ILLENIUM, Said The Sky, Gareth Emery and more, the surging electronic music producer is firmly entrenched as an artist to watch. […]
Hospital Records Co-Founder Chris Goss On Why “There’s Another Explosion” of Drum & Bass Coming
The sounds and energy of underground drum & bass culture are emerging on the world’s biggest stages—and the driving forces behind this uprise may surprise you. Drum & bass has been inescapable for ravers lately, creeping its way into the DJ sets of many of the scene’s most popular artists. Jaw-dropping clips of these moments […]
“Use Your Ears, Not Your Eyes”: How Aether Creates Stunning Music as a Visually Impaired Producer
In the world of electronic dance music, there’s more than meets the eye. Born with a rare eye disease and pronounced legally blind at age 17, Aether has crafted a unique and mesmerizing catalog of music. He’s also a bright example for visually impaired creatives. Hailing from Scotland, the producer, composer and sound designer developed […]
