As clubs and festivals gradually reopened in 2022, producers and DJs continued their prolific output – many, like Four Tet who reinvented techno’s rules were on track for big things. Bonobo’s Fragments was an experimental album straddling jazz and soundsystem history with Theo Parrish-influenced organic house productions from his label, as well as unclassifiable sounds […]
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Electronic music production comes in various forms. While some producers use instruments such as guitars or drums to craft tracks, others might opt for computer mouses and music production software as their only resources. As the initial step to producing an electronic song, finding inspiration and envisioning its overall sound and structure – known as
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Making music can be one of the most rewarding creative pursuits you undertake, yet if you lack access to proper tools it can also become frustratingly time consuming and frustrating. Computers are at the core of modern production studios. From there, you can access an infinite array of new music genres and production methods. Software
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The 1990s marked an explosion of techno, jungle and rave culture into mainstream consciousness. Warehouses filled with sweaty bodies moved together under pulse-pulsing strobe lights were home to this unique musical experience. But it wasn’t just limited to male artists; female artists like Netherlands’ Miss Djax proved it with their impactful tracks. 1. Carl Cox
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Production of electronic music involves multiple steps that require creativity and vision in order to produce its distinct sounds. Composition and arrangement refers to creating the fundamental song elements such as rhythm, harmony, melody, and lyrics – this creative work belongs to the songwriter and may be protected under copyright laws. Skrillex and other producers
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Though EDM may have its roots somewhere else, its momentum cannot be denied. Producers have taken full advantage of new technology to produce tracks which push musical boundaries further than ever. In the ’90s, synth-heavy dance music from artists such as A-ha and Daft Punk set the pace, but this genre also gave way to
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While “noise music” might conjure images of white dudes assaulting their audiences with feedback, there are plenty of artists working within this genre who don’t fit this mold – Oakland-based artists include eco-feminist noise duo Earthbound, bilingual lo-fi pop singer Kohinoorgasm and loop pedal alchemist Spellling to name just a few. Acid House Acid House
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Listening to music while studying can help increase focus, boost energy levels and decrease stress levels. Many people turn to classical or ambient sounds as a means of concentration, but one genre which has seen great gains over recent years is electronic music. It helps to drown out background noises Listening to music can be
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As you clubbing around Tokyo, chances are you’ll hear an assortment of upfront house music or EDM. However, there’s another scene which embraces more melodic sounds – offering an attractive contrast to bass-heavy genres. Yasutaka Nakata (producer for Perfume and Kiyaripamiyupamiyu), under his personal project CAPSULE, creates heavy electro-house music inspired by Japanese culture as
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Dance music despite predictions of its demise is alive and kicking. At an EDM festival held recently, raver ravers who’d cut their teeth in illegal warehouse parties mixed freely with kids who revelled in its endless serotonin rush. Will this trend endure, or will musical tastes shift and eventually render EDM less prominent than it
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