Electronic Dance Music News, DJ Gear & Tech, South Africa
What We Started, the new EDM documentary you need to see What We Started takes a look at EDM as it has gone from the underground to the top-ground. The film, which premiered at the LA Film Festival in June focuses on the juxtaposition of EDM through the eyes of pioneer Carl Cox and newcomer […]
Afrojack steps out of EDM to take a walk on the Techno side of life Afrojack plans to make techno this year. In 2007, an infectious track took control of dance floors the world over. It is called “Take Over Control” and it was made by a Dutch producer named Afrojack and features Eva Simons. […]
Highest Paid DJs 2016 according to Forbes The Highest Paid DJs 2016 list has been released by Forbes magazine. This list is aptly titled Electronic Cash Kings as it is a list of the top 10 earners in electronic music. The figures are astronomical when compared to what many very successful DJ/producers who ply their […]
Has the EDM Bubble completely burst? The EDM Bubble has recently been noted by the Miami Herald as one that may be in the decline transition as its rapid growth starts to slow down. A few of Miami’s most successful night clubs such as Cameo in South Beach and Grandcentral, downtown have closed their doors; […]
Dance Music Blog – DJane runs a Beauty Contest for Female DJs A dance music blog known as DJane is running something they are calling a beauty contest for female DJs. The name of the website, DJane leads you to believe that it’s a site aimed at the promotion and celebration of female DJ talent. […]
Avicii is the 6th fastest growing business in Europe Avicii may have had some personal health issues in the past but as far as his business of being a brand goes, the Swedish electronic musician is top of the pile as a heavy hitting earner. Avicii was one of EDM’s first rockstar DJs with […]
Steve Aoki sued by cake slipping fan Steve Aoki sued by a cake slipping fan is the latest in unfortunate mishaps for the DJ. Steve Aoki’s brand is synonymous with the juvenile throwing of cakes at his fans while he DJs. An incident such as seeing Steve Aoki sued over someone hurting themselves at one […]
Skrillex is the all time top Grammy award winning electronic artist Skrillex has been on the receiving end of more Grammy awards than any other electronic music artist. Skrilex’s Jack Ü partner, Diplo was also this year’s Grammys most nominated electronic music artist. Diplo found himself nominated in three categories for Producer of the Year […]
Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike release 2.5 hour ‘Bringing The Madness 3.0’ Live Set Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike have released their two and half hour ‘Bringing The Madness 3.0’ live set and you can check it out below. Towards the end of December last year Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike took the concept of […]
Beatstats site ranks artists by Beatport chart positions The Beatstats site ranks artists by Beatport chart positions using what they call a point system. The list reveals who is reigning supreme over at Beatport including the very top tracks and top record labels. You can also track what has been the most popular on Beatport […]
