French producers produce everything from dreamy ambient sounds to upbeat broken rhythms intended to get dancers moving – this playlist highlights several such artists with an eclectic selection that will please both newcomers and veteran electronic music listeners alike. France has contributed immensely to the genre with scene godfathers like DJ Krush and new-schoolers alike […]
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Zanzibar, located off Tanzania’s coast, is renowned for its beaches and historic Stone Town. Recently it has also become a key stop on the international plague rave circuit, hosting European partygoers escaping mandatory lockdowns, masks or other restrictions. Culture Musical Club presented two sets at Makor on Wednesday, sounding like two separate bands: first with
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Sun-EL Musician’s impressive new album expands his sonic universe, drawing from African roots and mixing them with electronic dance music for an engaging fusion of 3 Step, Soulful and Deep House sounds. Nozinja performed at Villain in Williamsburg and had the audience dancing to his tunes to an incredible 189 beats per minute! Afro-House Afro-House
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Electronic music can have a powerful influence on our brains. It can increase energy levels, focus and creativity levels as well as emotional balance – but it may also cause anxiety. EDM music’s rapid tempo increases heart rate and blood flow while activating motor cortex cells to make listeners want to dance uncontrollably. It increases
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At the turn of the millennium, popular music was alive with career-defining hits and unique releases. Ranging from dance-pop classics to harsh experimental pieces, there was something for everyone in 1999. As more musicians explore blending acoustic instruments with electronic gear and software, expectations of spontaneity have grown significantly. Recently, David August was scrutinized for
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Trap music, a subgenre of EDM, originally began its rise to popularity among Atlanta hip-hop and rap musicians, before spreading worldwide through R&B singers, pop artists, K-Pop performers and others. Trap producers typically create the signature sound with crisp hi-hat patterns and an explosive 808 bassline, then layer various synths for added depth and variety
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Are You Learning Drums Electronic Kits Can Make the Process Much Easier The Alesis Nitro Mesh features quality mesh heads, a drum throne designed specifically to accommodate their size, a practice app to help develop your technique, as well as 10 preset kits with ample sound libraries – all at an attractive price point. Alesis
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EDM (electronic dance music) has been around for decades but recently it’s gained prominence thanks to artists like Skrillex and Deadmau5. Big Room House (think Hardwell or Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike), hybrid trap, dubstep and trance are among the more widely popular styles within EDM; but it encompasses many more subgenres as well. It
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The 1950s witnessed an increasing number of composers exploring electronic tape as an expressive medium. Their primary goal seemed to be experimenting with its technical possibilities such as reverberation and modulation. At this time, there was an upsurge in interest for innovative electronic musical instruments such as Leon Theremin’s theremin and Friedrich Trautwein’s Ondes martenot
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EDM stands for Electronic Dance Music. This genre encompasses numerous subgenres of percussive rhythm-based electronic music that are meant for audiences to dance to. Such genres include disco, synthpop, house, trance music, drum and bass and dubstep. Some subgenres gained widespread recognition during the 2010s thanks to artists such as Skrillex, Deadmau5, and Sebastian Ingrosso;
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