Producer / DJ News
Zedd releases his own headphones
Zedd's new headphones, created in partnership with Japanese tech company Double Zero, are now available to buy online.
The US star announced the project earlier this month, saying he wanted to "create headphones that don’t only look and feel incredible but also sound REAL".
The cans are available to buy now from the Double Zero website for $199.99 USD.
Posted by Thr33 at 12:51 on 29-04-2017 and has been viewed 2513 times.
How much DJ's earn
You've made it out of the bedroom and into a club, promoting and playing a regular night at the back of a wine bar in your home town. You're pulling in the punters, but not getting much more attention than that.
Gigs:
Often playing for free to get the exposure, maybe making a hundred quid a night and playing once or twice a weekend if you're lucky.
+ £100 x 50 sets a year = £5,000
Expenses: Probably still buying your own drinks, although transportation costs are negligible. Spending a fair chunk on records/downloads to make sure the set list is up to scratch.
- £25 per weekend on drinks/taxis
- £25 per week on records/downloads
Management cut: Non-existent – there's no point in paying someone else this early on.
£0
Extras: Any mixes will be going up on the internet for free, so there's no additional income; this is very much a second job.
£0
Annual income (before tax): £2,500
UP-AND-COMING NATIONAL TALENT
Posted by Thr33 at 12:33 on 29-04-2017 and has been viewed 760 times.
Chainsmokers' debut album has arrived!
The Chainsmokers debut album has officially hit stores and streaming services today (Friday 7th April) with fans finally able to listen to the long-awaited LP in full.
Three tracks from the album are already available including ‘Paris’, ‘Something Just Like This’ — the duo’s collaboration with UK rock group, Coldplay, which they premiered at The Brits — alongside their just-released new single, ‘The One’.
The Chainsmokers will also embark on a 40-city North American tour to support the release of 'Memories...Do Not Open' — dates
Posted by Thr33 at 13:16 on 07-04-2017 and has been viewed 1719 times.
Gorillaz Premiere 4 New Tracks on Youtube
Last night we alerted you that the Gorillaz were going to premiere some new songs on BBC Radio 1.
The show kicked off today at 3
pm EST as Damon Albarn of Gorillaz made a guest appearance on MistaJam's BBC Radio 1 show. Throughout the 16 minute long segment, Albarn talks to MistaJam about the album, and his two new tracks “Andromeda” featuring D.R.A.M and “Saturnz Barz” featuring Popcaan.
Listen to these new Gorillaz tracks below:
UPDATE: Gorillaz have uploaded 4 tracks to their YouTube account, including “Saturnz Barz,”
Posted by Thr33 at 12:36 on 30-03-2017 and has been viewed 1937 times.
A-TRAK Speaks Out On The Evolution Of EDM
Alain Macklovitch, better known by his stage name A-Trak, is a dance music producer and turntablist that won his first DJ competition at the young age of 15-years-old. Most veterans in the dance music scene tend to talk negative of the scene they helped create. Despite being in the music scene for the past 20 years, A-Trak is hopeful of the evolution of EDM and what's to come out of it.
“I think dance music is at an exciting time and it feels very transitional at this point and I'm excited to be a part of it,” A-Trak told us. “We feel like we have the ability to write the
Posted by Thr33 at 12:31 on 30-03-2017 and has been viewed 1747 times.
Interview: Riva Starr
Ever since his infamous debuts on Made To Play and DirtyBird, Riva Starr has taken a brave dive into a new world of beats, letting the music speak for itself.
Riva records range with the wily eclecticism of all the ages; he strikes chords we can all relate to: from the DJs that have appreciated his work, which is more than evident in his prolific output for 2017. With several EPs of original productions, as well as on his own SNATCH! imprint, Riva dishes out all the latest on the year to come, the year that was, and much more!
“Naples is a very good school for learning how to DJ and to craft your skills.”
When did you first discover electronic music/DJing?
I discovered music when I was very young. I was buying more rock albums and 45s and then I was listening to some mix sets on
Posted by Thr33 at 13:29 on 28-03-2017 and has been viewed 784 times.