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Beyond the Beats: EDM News and CultuređŠ New Skrillex Collab, Live Nation's Vibee, RL Grime x NERO, Community Question, and more | Ep. 156Live Nation has launched a new destination event venture called Vibee. Are they taking the place of the flopped Pollen? We also have new music for you from the likes of Skrillex x 100 gecs, Vintage Culture, RL Grime x NERO, and Loud Luxury x Hook N Sling. Plus, an EDM Champions asks us a great question about maintaining well-being at a rave. We get into this and so much more on Episode 156 of Beyond the Beats, the EDM podcast for champions of dance music. Get the full show notes on our website: htttps://www.beyondthebeats.co/episode-156
2022-12-0848 minBeyond the Beats: EDM News and Cultuređ Inflation Threatens Touring Artists, Alison Wonderland Alias, New Meduza, Rave Story, and more | Ep. 151This week we discuss the impact of inflation on touring artists and why we may start to see less artists touring as a result. Plus, Alec describes his latest escapade to a new club in Tampa called PTL. We also rate new music from MEDUZA, Charles D, Dimension x Graffix, and Alison Wonderland's trap alias: Whyte Fang. And of course, we put two up-and-coming artists on your radars: Aboywithabag, and NotLö. Tune in to hear all of this and more on Episode 151 of Beyond the Beats, a podcast about dance music news and culture.Get the full s...
2022-09-2246 minBeyond the Beats: EDM News and Cultuređ Pollen.co is in Big Trouble, Alec's First Rave in the South, Eric Prydz Remixes a Big Hit, and more | Ep. 147Adam Beyer has announced that Drumcode Malta is cancelled due to issues with the once blossoming event planning startup Pollen. We investigate what's going on. Alec describes his road trip to Nashville, Kentucky, and Atlanta and recounts his first Atlanta rave. We also dive into new music from the likes of Eric Prydz (he remixed Anyma x Chris Avantegarde's Consciousness), Excision x Wooli, Odd Mobb, and Griz x TVBOO. Plus, we put two up and coming artists on your radars: BROKN and VARI. Tune in to hear all of this and more on Episode 147 of Beyond the Beats, a...
2022-08-1849 minBeyond the Beats: EDM News and Culture𫶠BONUS: EDC Vegas 2022 RecapWe had such a great time at EDC Las Vegas that we had to give you our quick thoughts on our experience there in this bonus episode. We pushed through our tough recovery to give you a day-by-day breakdown of all things EDC, from the stories we made at EDC with our squad, the production employed at the stages, our top sets, and much more.Follow us on Twitter: @podbtb and on Instagram: @btb.pod to keep up to speed with the podcast. Also, check out our website, beyondthebeats.co for links to our playlists and show...
2022-05-2627 minBeyond the Beats: EDM News and Cultuređ Season 4 Premiere: CRSSD 2022 Review, Subtronic's Album, New Show Format, Life Updates, and more | Ep. 127WE'RE BACK! It feels so good to be doing what we love again. Thank you for being patient with us and for tapping into an exciting first episode of this new season. We had an incredible time at CRSSD music festival, we give some life updates, and Samir has an interesting question for Alec in celebration of Women's History Month.Plus, this wouldn't be Beyond the Beats if we didn't talk about some new tunes from Subtronics, Vintage Culture, Dillon Nathaniel, and more!We hope you enjoy some of the great new things we've cooked...
2022-03-1048 minBeyond the Beats: EDM News and Cultuređ€ Will Artificial Intelligence be the Future of EDM Production? With the CEO of Boomy | Ep. 125We're joined by Alex Mitchell - the CEO and Founder of the A.I. powered music production software company, Boomy. From the existential threats raised by using AI in music production to unraveling the surprising purpose behind Boomy, we ask Alex the tough questions about the future of AI in music and his company's role in bringing it to fruition.And of course, we have new music from the Artists We're Watching! From people such as Trip Trop, Dante Levo x Swole Sauce, Honey & Badger, and Swole Sauce.Get the full show notes on our...
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In this episode, I'm joined by two fellow podcast hosts Alec and Samir of Beyond the Beats podcast! The guys and I chat about what it's like creating a podcast in the dance music community, new artists we're excited about, the international festival scene, and whether or not we think the dance music industry peaked. Stick around until the end to catch a candid lightning round of Hot Takes!
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2021-09-221h 27Beyond the Beats: EDM News and Cultuređ§âđ« What Can EDM Learn from Hip-Hop? A Huge South Asian Dance Music Showcase, Rezz x Deathpact, and more | Ep. 115David Boyle - the author of the 2021 IMS Business report on the state of dance music - stops by to discuss his key takeaways and outlines what the industry can learn from Hip-Hop. Plus, did you hear about Dialled In? The South Asian community threw this landmark new festival in London to showcase South Asian talent (Skrillex even turned up for a B2B). We discuss its contributions to diversity in the scene. We also play new tunes from the likes of Rezz x Deathpact, Gorgon City, Wh0, KLOUD, and Slander x Ganja White Night. Tune in to hear...
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Talkin Reckless with Reckless RyanTR14 - Beyond The BeatsThis episode I got to sit down with Alec and Samir from Beyond The Beats podcast! We discuss the EDM scene, out take on festivals and shows in 2021/2022, what got the 3 of us into EDM, their podcast and much more!Check them out:https://www.beyondthebeats.cohttps://open.spotify.com/show/2uYtokAnhFSQOag5SmJ83h?si=fd8kVtjcRle-NlRRl1mgyA&nd=1
2021-03-191h 06Beyond the Beats: EDM News and CultureUbbi Dubbi Festival Partners with Clear, Creamfields Sells Out, DJ Snake x Selena Gomez, and more | Ep. 90With Ubbi Dubbi scheduled for April, Creamfields selling out, and the legendary nightclub fabric hosting a 42-hour return party in June, we discuss whether raves will return this summer. We also cover new music from the likes of DJ Snake and Selena Gomez, Zeds Dead, Anti-Up, Dimitri Vegas, and Wilkinson. All of this and so much more on Episode 90 of Beyond the Beats. Get the full shownotes on our website: https://www.beyondthebeats.co/episode-90 Follow us on Instagram: @btb.pod; Facebook; Twitter: @podbtb; Soundcloud.Special thanks to Tyler Lawrence for creating our 2021...
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The Babs LYFE PodcastE55- Beyond The BeatsOn todays Podcast I sit down with Co-Hosts Alec and Samir from Beyond The Beast Podcast. I have an amazing conversation discussing their start, the struggles of being a content creator, and time management. if you liked the podcast please check out Beyond The Beats as well https://www.beyondthebeats.co/listen
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2021-02-161h 17Beyond the Beats: EDM News and CultureRIP i_o, Shaq is back, Insomniac East, New Chris Lake, and much more | Ep. 81We pay tribute to the amazing career of i_o and his amazing impact on the techno scene that will continue to influence the present and future. Rest in Peace i_o. We also discuss the return of Shaq, the launch of Insomniac East, and what is next for Beyond the Beats. We discuss new music from the likes of Chris Lake and Armand Van Helden, Excision, Herobust, Gorgon City and PAX, BLVCK CROWZ and H4DEZ, Uknew, and more.A major shout-out to this week's Artists We're Watching: ZHOU with his track Amperio ("alien house"), and...
2020-12-0357 minBeyond the Beats: EDM News and CultureNew Skrillex and Major Lazer, The Abyss Experience, UK Chancellor Shocks Artists, and more | Ep. 78Skrillex drops a new song! The UK chancellor suggests musicians find another job?! The Abyss Experience team joins us for a chat on their innovative virtual experience. Our thoughts on new music from Major Lazer, Krane, SHSTR, Fare, and others. All of this and so much more on Episode 78 of Beyond the Beats.Follow us on Instagram: @btb.pod. On Twitter: @podbtbFind the full show notes with links and playlists: www.beyondthebeats.co/episode-78
2020-10-2959 minBeyond the Beats: EDM News and CultureBad R3HAB Remix of Nirvana, EDC Portugal, We Pick One EDM Genre For Life, and more | Ep. 77EDC returns to Europe. R3HAB faces HUGE backlash on his remix of Nirvana's - Smells Like Teen Spirit. Our thoughts on new music from the likes of Jax Jones, Groove Armada, Will Clarke x MK, J:Kenzo, Skrybe, and FOULPLAY. Two more artists to have on your radar. All of this and so much more on Episode 77 of Beyond the Beats.A massive shout-out to this week's Artists We're Watching: Villa (Melodic Trap) and Dave Summit ('Futuristic' House).Check out the show notes with links and playlists: www.beyondthebeats.co/episode-77Follow...
2020-10-1559 minBeyond the Beats: EDM News and CultureVin Diesel is a House DJ?? Beatport Partners with Twitch, Tiesto Live Concert at Red Rocks, and more | Ep. 76Vin Diesel just dropped a Tropical House track. Beatport makes a power move by partnering with Twitch. Tiesto throws a socially distanced show at Red Rocks. New music from the likes of Tchami, Alison Wonderland, PEEKABOO, and Alok. All of this and so much more on Episode 76 of Beyond the Beats.A massive shout-out to this week's Artists We're Watching: Chemical Surf (Brasil Bass) and Cyclephase (Dubstep, French electro, and more).If you enjoyed this week's episode, it would mean the world to us if you could leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and...
2020-10-011h 00Beyond the Beats: EDM News and CulturePendulum is Back! We Reflect on EDM Industry, Facebook Restricts Livestreaming, and more | Ep. 75Pendulum just dropped music for the first time in a decade. 75 episodes in, we reflect on what we've learned about the EDM industry. We answer a question about helping someone in need at a rave. New music from the likes of GRiZ, Blanke, Chase & Status, Gorgon City. Tune in for all of this and so much more. Welcome to Episode 75 of Beyond the Beats.A major shoutout to this week's Artists We're Watching: Galo (Bass House) and IKĂN (psy-trance).Check out the show notes with all the links and playlists on our website.
2020-09-2459 minBeyond the Beats: EDM News and CultureTaiwan Just Had a Festival, No More Sharing at Raves? High School DJ Course, and more | Ep. 74Taiwan just had a 25k person EDM festival ("S20 festival"). DJing is now a part of the Music GCSE (British semi-equivalent to SAT). David, an EDM Champion, asks us whether the community should reconsider its culture of sharing. New music from the likes of Zhu, David Guetta and Sia, Pleasurekraft, and Markus Shulz. Tune in for all of this and so much more. Welcome to Episode 74 of Beyond the Beats. A major shoutout to this week's Artists We're Watching: VCTRE (Experimental Bass) and KUSP (UK) (Driving Techno, Peak Time).Check out the show notes with...
2020-09-171h 02Beyond the Beats: EDM News and CultureErick Morilloâs Sex Crimes and Death, Cassette Sales Boom, Nicky Romero Alias, and more | Ep. 73Erick Morillo's sexual assault crimes are unveiled after his death - how do we remember his legacy? Discogs says physical music sales, including cassettes, are BOOMING?! Alexis, an EDM Champion, asks us where the best place to stand at a festival is. New music from Monocule (Nicky Romero's alias), Cosmic Gate x Andrew Bayer, IMANU x Buunshin, Malaa x Koos. Two artists you should watch out for. Tune in for all of this and so much more. Welcome to Episode 73 of Beyond the Beats.A major shoutout to this week's Artists We're Watching: Oakwite (Drum and Bass...
2020-09-1057 minBeyond the Beats: EDM News and CultureHow Segregated is EDM? NYU Studies Party Favors and Livestreams, New Calvin Harris, and more | Ep. 72Aluna (formerly of AlunaGeorge) highlights segregation in EDM - we discuss. An NYU study looks at substance use during virtual events. Brad, an EDM Champion, asks us about camping festivals. New music from Calvin Harris x The Weeknd, Porter Robinson, Illenium, Imanbek. Two artists to watch. Tune in for all of this and so much more. Welcome to Episode 72 of Beyond the Beats.See our full show notes for all the links and music playlists. Follow us on Instagram: @btb.pod; Facebook; Twitter: @podbtb. Shoot us an email: connect@beyondthebeats.coYou can...
2020-09-031h 02Beyond the Beats: EDM News and CultureChainsmokers Concert Breaks COVID Rules, BRONSON Album, DJ Income Could Fall 61%, and more | Ep. 69Welcome to Episode 69! Topics include how a Chainsmokers concert violated COVID-19 restrictions, EDM industry predictions in part 3 of the IMS Ibiza such as how DJs could lose 61% of their income in 2020, EDC Las Vegas moved to 2021, and much more.We also discuss BRONSON's new album (Odesza and Golden Features), Will Sparks's dive into techno, and releases from the likes of i_o x Raito, NYWR, Dillon Francis, SHSTR, DWAM x MYTHM, CITWLKR, and others.A major shoutout to this week's Artists We're Watching: iSorin (Wave, melodic bass) and PartyWave (dubstep).To see the...
2020-08-131h 49Beyond the Beats: EDM News and CultureCOVID's Devastating Impact on Clubs & Festivals, DJ Not Porter Robinson, Social Sanctuary, New BRONSON, and more | Ep. 68Welcome to Episode 68! This week's topics include the Social Sanctuary - an awesome COVID safe event space (s/o to Darrin & Matt Barri for putting this on our radar), the second part of the IMS Ibiza 2020 report which focuses on the impact of COVID on clubs and festivals, and much more. We also discuss new music from the likes of BRONSON, DJ Not Porter Robinson, i_o, Chris Lorenzo, BLVCK CROWZ, ALRT, and many more.A major shoutout to this week's Artists We're Watching: TSU NAMI (future), and Eruku (oriental influenced dubstep & trap). If you...
2020-07-301h 36Beyond the Beats: EDM News and CultureDrive-In Rave Poses as Religious Service, Tiesto Alias, State of EDM Industry, TIGER DROOL, and more | Ep. 67Welcome to Episode 67! This week's topics include a Drive-In Rave that posed as a religious service to get around regulations, the IMS Ibiza 2020 Report and how COVID has affected the industry, and more. We also discuss new releases from the likes of Tiesto (his alias VER:WEST), Above & Beyond, ZHU, Afrojack x SAYMYNAME, LP Giobbi, Social Kid x Tenebrax, and TIGER DROOL (Quix & Vincent)A major shoutout to this week's Artists We're Watching: Uncertain (Techno) and Andrena (Midtempo) If you want to see the full show notes - complete with links and playlists - head...
2020-07-231h 35Beyond the Beats: EDM News and CultureFare | Artist SpotlightThis week we were joined by the coast-coast Electronic Indie-Pop duo, Fare. From their origin story, path to success, celebrity beer pong memory, musical inspirations, unreleased music, to their favorite White Claw flavors, this is a conversation and band that you don't want to sleep on.Follow Fare on Instagram, Twitter, and on their website: www.wearefare.com.For more information, visit www.beyondthebeats.co/fare
2020-07-171h 18Beyond the Beats: EDM News and CultureShocking Bassnectar Allegations, Sony Invests in Epic Games, EZOO is Canceled, New Eli Brown, and much more | Ep. 66Welcome to Episode 66! This week's topics include the disturbing Bassnectar allegations, Sony purchasing a minority stake in Epic Games, and Electric Zoo getting canceled. We also talk about new music from the likes of Eli Brown. Carl Cox, BRONSON, Malaa, Trampa, Qlank, Uknew, and more. A major shoutout to this week's Artists We're Watching: Sabroi (glitch bass) and OSVISS ("deep bass" - a new genre label that we may have made up - or combination of deep house and bass house). If you want to see the full show notes - complete with links and...
2020-07-161h 35Beyond the Beats: EDM News and CultureVoliik | Artist Spotlight + SessionThis week we are joined by Voliik, a Danish Electro Bass producer, for our eleventh Artist Spotlight. Â First we open this episode with a powerful 30 minute mix that will have you feeling emotions that you've never felt before. Then we dive into Voliik's background, influences, biggest milestones, and what it takes to have a career in music. Tune into hear all of this and more!Connect with Voliik on SoundCloud, Spotify, Instagram (@voliik), and Twitter (@voliik)Visit https://www.beyondthebeats.co/voliik for more information and access to his mix.
2020-07-031h 19Beyond the Beats: EDM News and CultureEkali Is Getting into House, Switzerland Relaxes Nightclub Restrictions, New GRiZ, Lost Lands Canceled, and much more | Ep. 65Welcome to Episode 65! This week's topics include Ekali making a new alias, Switzerland loosening up nightclub restrictions, Lost Lands and Bass Lands caneled for 2020 (and how to get refunds), and more. We also talk about new releases from the likes of GRiZ x Wreckno, Wolfgang Gartner, Host Since 82, Sonny Fodera x Dom Dolla, DJ Snake, Malaa, Gurf, Oorb, NADDA, and more.A major shoutout to this week's Artists We're Watching: Kabes (future trap), and Charmes (bass house).If you want to see the full show notes - complete with links and playlists - head on...
2020-07-021h 33Beyond the Beats: EDM News and CultureShaq x Gronk, Coachella 2020 Canceled, Seven Lions Drive-In Rave, New Excision, and much more | Ep. 64Welcome to Episode 64! This week's topics include Shaq and Gronk teaming up to throw a livestream for charity, Seven Lions featured in an Insomniac Drive-In rave, and Coachella postponement date for October 2020 is canceled. We also discuss fresh releases from the likes of Excision x Downlink, Party Favor x Bijou, Dimension, Tyler Lawrence, Newtone, Kaskade x Chemical Surf, Ookay, and more. Â A major shoutout to this week's Artists We're Watching: fab. (dubstep), DEADLINE (future house, Brasil Bass). Â If you want to see the full show notes - complete with links and playlists - head on ov...
2020-06-251h 26Beyond the Beats: EDM News and CultureLady Gaga Chromatica, Graves Accusations, Wave Raises $30 mil, 90% of U.S Independent Venues Could Close, and more | Ep. 63Welcome to Episode 63! This week's topics include a virtual event startup called Wave raising $30 million in their Series B, horrific accounts against Graves, and a new study reveals that 90% of independent U.S. venues are at risk of closing. We also discuss new releases from the likes of Armin Van Buuren, Abraxis (Seven Lions & Dimibio), Matroda, Skrybe x JOOL, Koos, CITYWLKR, and more.A major shoutout to this week's Artists We're Watching: KARIYAN (trip-hop, electronic) and AMAGNUS (future, electronic).If you want to see the full show notes - complete with links and playlists...
2020-06-181h 23Beyond the Beats: EDM News and CultureBlack Lives Made EDM | Ep. 62Welcome to Episode 62. We have dedicated this episode to uncovering how shuffling and most modern EDM genres - Trap, Dubstep, and House music - were started by, or have roots in, the black community. It's important that every raver and EDM champion out there knows the fascinating and inspiring stories of the black lives that created and shaped EDM as we know it today. Get ready to learn the true roots of EDM. We promise it will be eye-opening.Find the show notes: www.beyondthebeats.co/black-lives-made-edm  You can also follow us on...
2020-06-112h 01Beyond the Beats: EDM News and CultureGoldman Sachs Paints Bright Future for Music Industry, deadmau5 Pivots Genres, World's First Socially Distanced Club Night, and more | Ep. 61Welcome to Episode 61! This week's topics include Goldman Sachs's prediction for the music industry, our favorite virtual EDC sets, the world's first social distance club night, and much more. We also discuss fresh new releases from the likes of Disclosure, Oliver Heldens, Deadmau5, UMEK, Tenebrax, IMANU, Duke & Jones, and more. A major shoutout to this week's Artists We're Watching: Stoutty and Charli Brix. If you want to see the full show notes - complete with links and playlists - head on over to www.beyondthebeats.co/episode-61Lastly, THANK YOU FOR TUNING IN...
2020-05-281h 26Beyond the Beats: EDM News and CultureSpecial Guest Anthony Attia (Co-Owner of EDMTrain), America's First Drive-In Rave, New Spotify Feature, Creamfields Canceled, and more | Ep. 60Welcome to Episode 60! This week is a very special episode. We had the absolute honor of having EDMTrain Co-Owner, Anthony Attia, join us for a full episode.âA major shoutout to this week's Artists We're Watching: Mlotik (experimental bass), GT-Ofice (big room), We Rose (future trap). If you want to see the full show notes - complete with links and playlists - head on over to www.beyondthebeats.co/episode-60
2020-05-211h 21Beyond the Beats: EDM News and CultureMouna from Quality Good Records, Secret Sky Festival, Live Nation Earnings, and much more | Ep. 59Welcome to Episode 59! Topics include Porter Robinson's Secret Sky virtual festival, Quality Good Exports Festival, Live Nation Q1 Earnings and much more. We also discuss new music from the likes of Baauer, Joel Corry, Boogie.Trio, GRiZ, Skrybe, Social Kid, tyler Lawrence and many more. Â A major shoutout to this week's Artists We're Watching: Mimzyboy (trap infused electronic), MYTHM (bass, experimental bass).If you want to see the full show notes - complete with links and playlists - head on over to www.beyondthebeats.co/episode-59
2020-05-141h 57Beyond the Beats: EDM News and CultureIs Music the Next Battleground for Big Tech? A Coronavirus Proof Rave Suit, New ODESZA, Drive-In Rave, and much more | Ep. 58Welcome to Episode 58! Topics include Huwaei's entrance into music streaming as being a potential indicator of a future big tech battle, Boys Noize releasing a surprise analog produced album, the world's first drive-in rave happened in Germany, why we hate DJs that slam transitions and more. We also discuss new releases from the likes of ODESZA & Golden Features (presenting BRONSON), Chris Lorenzo, Malaa, Blanke, Weiss, Duke & Jones, Kaivon, Xaatu, and others.** NOTE: Alec said that Huawei music had 30 million songs. That's incorrect. It's actually 50 million **A major shoutout to this week's Artists We're Watching: CITYWLKR...
2020-05-071h 30Beyond the Beats: EDM News and CultureRoom Service Festival, Soundcloud & Pharrell, Spotify Artist Fundraising, and much more | Ep. 57Welcome to Episode 57! Topics include Spotify introducing the Artist Fundraising Pick, Trap Nation x Chill Nation's Room Service Festival, Soundcloud teams up with Pharrel and I Am Other for a new compilation project, why we dislike people who ask for the next DJ in livestream comments, and much more. We also discuss new releases from the likes of Valentino Khan x Ship Wrek, Maya Jane Cole, NYWR, Skrybe, golden child, Duck Sauce, Above & Beyond, and more!A major shoutout to this week's Artists We're Watching: Animadrop (melodic dubstep) and Modus (cyberfunk, future, electronic).If you...
2020-04-301h 36Beyond the Beats: EDM News and CultureSpecial Guest - Lauren from SIDEWALK TALK EDM, Ghost Producers, New Baauer, CRAY, Ticketmaster Refunds, and much more | Ep. 56Welcome to Episode 56! This week we had the pleasure of having Lauren from SIDEWALK TALK EDM join us for an episode. We discussed a range of interesting topics: Ghostproducing, how we feel about Ticketmaster's refund policy, the beginnings of Lauren's hit YouTube show, CRAY's hosting of an all LGBTQ virtual festival lineup, and much more. We also discussed brand new tracks from the likes of Bauuer, Jamie XX, GRX, Kaskade, and Duke Dumont.A major shoutout to this week's Artists We're Watching. Samir picked Tokay (Future Bass), Lauren picked Sippy (Sydney bass, Dubstep), Alec picked IMANU (Neuro...
2020-04-231h 50Beyond the Beats: EDM News and CultureCoachella's 20 Years, Jauz Has EPs in New Genres, Burning Man Cancelled, New Diplo and much more | Ep. 55Welcome to Episode 55! Topics include Coachella's 20 years in the desert, Electric Forest in danger of cancelation, Jauz prepping multiple EPs in different genres and much more. We also discuss releases from Diplo, Rezz, Lane 8, Subtronics, Dirty Fun, Rohaan, Kitone, and others.A major shoutout to this week's Artists We're Watching - Buunshin (Dnb); Charles D (techno).If you want to see the full show notes - complete with links and playlists - head on over to www.beyondthebeats.co/episode-55
2020-04-161h 25Beyond the Beats: EDM News and CultureJOYRYDE's New Album, Digital Mirage, Illenium x Excision, Endless App, Duke Dumont and much more | Ep. 54Welcome to Episode 54! Topics include Digital Mirage raising 100s of thousands for charity, a new app called Endless which lets you make music with your friends, EDC Vegas postponed to October and much more. We also discuss fresh tracks from the likes of JOYRYDE, Duke Dumont, Adiidas, Malaa, Voltra and many more.Plus, we introduce the Insider Picks section with Mounika - a trip hop producer from France. We have a lot of EDM industry insiders giving us artist recommendations so we decided to do this occasionally when we really like a suggestion!A major...
2020-04-091h 27Beyond the Beats: EDM News and CultureDrew Dapps | Artist Spotlight + SessionDrew Dapps brings the groove that'll make you want to move with his exclusive mix for Beyond the Beats Sessions. Then we're fortunate enough to dig into things such as his creative process, his fondness for stoicism, tips for keeping yourself in the right vibe and how he accomplished a dream. Tune in to hear all of this and more - welcome to our tenth Artist Spotlight.Follow him on Twitter: @drewdapps; Instagram: @drewdapps. Check out his bio, links and profile on our website: www.beyondthebeats.co/drew-dapps
2020-04-031h 06Beyond the Beats: EDM News and CultureMrSuicideSheep 10 year anniversary, A Club Livestreaming for 14 days, Digital Mirage Online Festival, New Seven Lions, and much more | Ep. 53Welcome to Episode 53! Topics include an Italian Night Club trying to break the record for the longest livestream set, Digital Mirage Online Festival brings trap and electro superstars, MrSuicidesheep's 10 year anniversary. We also discuss fresh releases from the likes of Kygo, Camelphat, Major Lazer, Seven Lions, Nora en Pure, Muvy, Madskies, and Golden Child.A major shoutout to this week's Artists We're Watching: Elaksi (Future Trap), SNEEK (electro).To see the full show notes, go to www.beyondthebeats.co/episode-53
2020-04-021h 23Beyond the Beats: EDM News and CultureBandcamp Helps Artists, JOYRYDE's Album Release Date, DJ Instagram Bots, New Fisher, and much more | Ep. 52Welcome to Episode 52! Topics include Bandcamp waiving revenue share to help artists out, JOYRYDE's album release date, CRRSD coronavirus cases, and so many awesome DJ live streams. We also discuss fresh releases from the likes of Fisher, Cosmic Gate, Laidback Luke, Nitti Gritti, STUCA, eugene, and Slooze.A major shoutout to this week's Artists We're Watching: HODA (Bassline), Made Up Language (future bass, trap, 90s rock influence).To see the full show notes, go to www.beyondthebeats.co/episode-52
2020-03-261h 19Beyond the Beats: EDM News and CultureCOVID-19 Continued Impact on EDM, Live Nation Market Cap Crash, New Flume, and much more | Ep. 51Welcome to Episode 51! Topics include COVID-19 continuing to affect the EDM scene, Live Nation Stocks Plummet, Deezer gets more exclusive mix deals with artists. We also discuss fresh releases from the likes of TroyBoi, Porter Robinson, Flume, and others.A major shoutout to this week's Artists We're Watching: D'Lion and Fre4nkc (pronounced "Frequency"; genre: DnB).To see the full show notes, go to www.beyondthebeats.co/episode-51
2020-03-191h 22Beyond the Beats: EDM News and CultureCoronavirus Affects EDM, History of House Music, Chat with Sikora, and more | Ep. 50Wow, no need to have the full show notes here anymore! We're onto bigger and better things... Check out the full show notes on our website.If you're using a platform that doesn't support links cough cough Spotify, search up www.beyondthebeats.co/episode-50 to see the show notes.Oh and don't forget to follow us on...Instagram: @btb.podFacebookTwitter: @podbtbSoundcloudYou can find our exclusive mixes and Artist We're Watching playlists on Soundcloud and the music mentioned in every episode on our Spotify user account.Thanks for tuning in!
2020-03-121h 52Beyond the Beats: EDM News and CultureDrink Chuckers, Creamfields Lineup, Disclosure EP, DJ Video Game, Chat with Ekonovah, and more | Ep. 49Welcome to Episode 49! Before we summarize this episode, we have a very special announcement to make... our website has finally launched! You can find the full show notes, music playlists, and more at www.beyondthebeats.co.A big shout out to this week's Artists We're Watching: FATE (dark future, bass) and Rohaan (DnB).To check out the full show notes please visit: www.beyondthebeats.co/episode-49
2020-03-051h 32Beyond the Beats: EDM News and CultureSupreme Turntables, EDC Vegas Lineup, Is the Vinyl Comeback Good? Rezz x Zeds Dead, and much more | Ep. 48Welcome to Episode 48! This week's topics include Afrojack's techno alias, EDC Vegas's 2020 lineup, Supreme entering the turntable market, and we debate whether the return of vinyls are a good thing for the music industry. We also talk about new music from the likes of Nostalgix, Qlank,Jax Jones, Dombresky, Charlotte de Witte, Seven Lions, and Rezz x Zeds Dead.A major shoutout to this week's Artists We're Watching: Capshun (trap, trap blend /future) and SAYVRE (trap). Thanks to Colin from FUXWITHIT for putting them on our radar and now subsequently on your radar too.Check...
2020-02-271h 23Beyond the Beats: EDM News and CultureSpecial Guest Dariel - Founder of Electric Hawk, App for Illegal Raves, Insomniac's Roadmap, Networking Tips and more | Ep. 47Welcome to Episode 47! We hope you're ready for a bass-heavy show because we are joined this week by Electric Hawk Founder, Dariel Leiva. It was an absolute pleasure to talk about all things electronic music with him. The topics we covered include Electric Hawk's mission, how to network properly in the music industry, Pasquale Rotella's roadmap for EDC and much more. We also discussed new releases from the likes of MEDUZA, Boys Noize, Blanke, Getter, Black Tiger Sex Machine x ATLiens, and others.A major shoutout to this week's Artists We're Watching: SuperAve, Tre Justice...
2020-02-201h 45Beyond the Beats: EDM News and CultureAnimal Cruelty at a Rave, GriZ Does House Music, Green Day Insults Trap, Made Events x ID&T Partnership, and more | Ep. 46Welcome to Episode 46! This week's topics include Green Day making fun of Trap Beats, a new Made Events and TD&T partnership, What So Not taking a break, GriZ produces house track and much more. We also talk about new music from Tyler Lawrence, Allen Mock, NGHTMRE, i_o, GriZ, and others.A major shoutout to this week's Artists We're Watching: Swaylo (deep house, tribal trap); galva (dnb, trap, chill-trap; lots of moods). Check out the full show notes by visiting www.beyondthebeats.co/episode-46
2020-02-131h 24Beyond the Beats: EDM News and CultureElon Musk EDM Song, New Porter Robinson, Soundcloud Boosts Revenue, and more | Ep. 45Welcome to Episode 45! This week's topics include Elon Musk's first EDM song, Soundcloud is now a $200m + company and DJs share their tips on staying sober at raves. We also discuss new music from Yellow Claw, Arty, Don Diablo, Louis the Child, Porter Robinson, Eliminate and others.A major shoutout to this week's Artists We're Watching: Oakk (bass, trap, old school dubstep); Esofact (future, future bass). Check out the full show notes by visiting www.beyondthebeats.co/episode-45
2020-02-061h 30Beyond the Beats: EDM News and CultureCalvin Harris' New Sound, JAVAX Exclusive Preview, Ekali's New Album, Streaming Stats, and much more | Ep. 44Welcome to Episode 44! This week's topics include Tomorrowland's lineup, Ultra finally signing a contract, how music streaming has exponentially grown and more. We also have the honor of giving an exclusive preview of JAVAX's new song - Turn. We discuss new music from people like Skrybe, Uknew & TYPE3, Jauz, Zeds Dead, Ekali, Calvin Harris's new sound Love Regenerator, and others.A major shoutout to this week's Artists We're Watching - Ghost Dance (techno with electro elements) and Drew Daps (a concoction of deep, minimal, and tech). Check out the full show notes by visiting www...
2020-01-301h 27Beyond the Beats: EDM News and CultureA NEW SEASON BEGINS - Coachella Lineup, Australia Fires, Ultra Miami Update, and more | Ep. 43EDM Champions, we're officially back from our season break! Welcome to Episode 43 - there's a lot to catch you up on. We discuss some big things that happened while we away: Coachella's lineup drop, what electronic music artists have done to support Australia during the bushfires, and Ultra Miami's continued drama at Bayfront Park. We also discuss new music from the likes of Coldwall, DWAM, Adiidas, Duke Dumont, ATLiens, Nicky Romero, Steve Aoki, and others.A major shoutout to this week's Artists We're Watching: DirtyFun (house) and KRUDE (house). Check out the full...
2020-01-291h 23Beyond the Beats: EDM News and CultureSeason Finale - Should Openers Play Bangers, Justice Department vs Live Nation, Four Tet Remixing Skrillex, #bansunburn, and more | Ep. 42Welcome to Episode 42 - the last episode of Season 1!! We want to thank all of our listeners- whether OG or new - for continuing to support this podcast. It means the absolute world to us. We will be back in January 2020 after the holidays with Season 2. We promise you - there's so much coming in 2020. This week's topics include whether openers should go hard in their sets, #bansunburn, and legal action from the Justice apartment against Live Nation. We also discuss new music the likes of Voltra, Saint Punk, and Coldwall, Oliver Heldens, Four Tet...
2019-12-181h 25Beyond the Beats: EDM News and CultureDid the EDM Bubble Burst? Madeon's New Album, Top 100 Clubs in the World, Special Guest Kevin Bhatia from UTA, and much more | Ep. 39Welcome to Episode 39! This week's topics include whether the EDM bubble has burst, the Top 100 Clubs in the World, who the visual artists are behind the biggest names in EDM, and much more. We also had the honor of speaking to Kevin Bhatia - Business Affairs Lawyer at United Talent Agency (UTA). Topics include tips to Artists who are trying to make it, describes how contracts between venues and artists are done, and all the details about what goes on behind the scenes in EDM from a business perspective.We also chat about new music...
2019-11-201h 53Beyond the Beats: EDM News and CultureDatsik's Apology Reaction, The Fall of the Berlin Wall and Rise of Techno, A Chat with Deanna - Founder & CEO of Beyond Dope, and more | Ep. 38Welcome to Episode 38! This week's topics include Alec's experience seeing Chris Lorenzo in San Francisco, our thoughts on Datsik's apology, and how the fall of the Berlin Wall created Berlin's famed techno scene. We also had the honor of speaking with Deanna - the Founder and CEO of Beyond Dope. She delves into the amazing work that Beyond Dope is doing for raising awareness around addiction problems, harm reduction strategies, and moderation training. We discuss new music from the likes of Talkre, Koos, Vily Vinilo, Camelphat, Louis the Child, Bonnie x Clyde, Nora En Pure Remix Jacknife...
2019-11-132h 02Beyond the Beats: EDM News and CultureSpecial Guest Colin Vlasak - Cofounder of FUXWITHIT - RL Grime Halloween 8 Mix, New Quix EP, UK Police Allow a 12 Hour Rave, Rezz x Malaa, and more | Ep. 37Welcome to Episode 37! This week we had the absolute honor of having the one and only Colin Vlasak on the show. Colin is the founder of FUXWITHIT - a pioneer in cultivating and spreading the sounds of the underground trap scene. Topics include Colin's background, how the underground is thriving, RL Grime's Halloween 8 mix, police allowing an illegal rave in the UK, and more. New music from Herobust, Louis the Child, Rezz x Malaa, Getter, Boombox Cartel, Quix, Noizu, YVNG Jalapeno, and others.A major shoutout to this week's Artists We're Watching: anti (trap...
2019-11-062h 12Beyond the Beats: EDM News and CultureBrexit's effect on EDM, Ganja White Night's New Album, London's First Accessible Rave, Voltra, Wenzday, and much more | Ep. 36Welcome to Episode 36! Topics include Avicci's father's CBS special, Brexit's (already) impact on DJs, why Samir dislikes people who diss artists while they're performing, and more. We also discuss fresh releases from the likes of Duke & Jones, Brohug, Wilkinson, Ekali, Galantis, Ganja White Night, Zhu, and others.A major shoutout to this week's Artists We're Watching: Voltra (Dubstep, hybrid trap) and Wenzday (bass house).Check out the full show notes by visiting www.beyondthebeats.co/episode-36
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