After More Than Three Decades of DJing, Producing & Gigging, Josh Wink Keeps Making Profound Sounds “I had to make…
Many music events and festivals in America these days and around the world are putting a heavier focus on the…
For those who tuned into the latest edition of Pete Tong’s weekly Essential Mix series, you may have witnessed what…
Editor’s Note: This is the first of a two-part review that takes a look at new additions to the Apple’s…
In being careful to remain relevant and appealing to younger generations, mobile jock Kevin Porter in Rock Hill, S.C., says…
There has been a clear lack of female talent when it comes to electronic festival bookings, and with last year’s…
Although being a fixture of AAVE for years prior to its widespread adoption by mainstream culture, “woke” has found itself…
Halcyon (adj.) – denoting a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful Recalling the Greek…
It’s best not to give Teije van Vliet too many options, otherwise the Dutch producer (aka Lenzman) will end up…
San Diego—Jason Tokita is one those guys who wants to inhale life. That’s why he’s a touring nightclub DJ who…
Steve Moody has owned his own DJ business in the greater Baltimore area for more than a decade. With the…
Miami – Once again, Bayfront Park got lit up by three days of electronic-music craziness in the form of Ultra…
While most of the internet is–in fact–awful, there’s still a treasure trove of hidden gems waiting to be unearthed. Case…
In the heavily saturated world of DJs and parties to match, there is a very small percentage of promoters, labels,…
Each year, thousands of entrepreneurs take the leap of faith. You did, remember? Dropping the full-time employment and beginning your…
Staten Island, N.Y. — Like many in the New York metropolitan area, Mike Kazis’ path to the DJ profession ran…
The first review I ever wrote for this magazine was one for a Hercules DJ controller and, in the years…
Whether you know it or not, almost every DJ in the world has been impacted by Roland’s TR-808 drum machine.…
Studio Boom: KRK’s sub family.
By definition, a 4/4 beat is repetitive. What was an indelible tenet of the disco revolution of the ’70s has…
For Matt Majikas of World Record DJs in Fitschburg, Mass., using Instagram is not about getting gigs at all—at least…
Fancy a 10-day techno bender? Originally started 10 years ago as a post-New Year’s gathering for Bartenders, Promoters, Managers (from…
In the percolating world of electronic-dance music, a young artist can make the jump from learning the ins and outs…
Sioux Falls, S.D. — Good thing Chris Hintz’s high-school principal knew he loved music. Otherwise, Hintz might have another career.…
The DJ career of Dean Goninen began when he was in high school, before he had a driver’s license. “Thankfully,”…
Amsterdam, Holland – If it’s mid-October, then Holland once again has become the epicenter of the DJ and dance-music world.…
To radically paraphrase and modify Portlandia’s series-opening song in so many words: the spirit of the DJs of yore are…
This past month, Brooklyn Electronic Music Festival returned to the dancefloors of Williamsburg and beyond to celebrate its 9th iteration,…
It’s not every day that a world-conquering recording artist personally texts you to confirm an interview—but as the appointed time…
At the DJ Expo in Atlantic City this past August, dozens of seminars designed to educate and inspire attendees did…
It wasn’t long ago that I used to dread my monthly bill from the iTunes store. The production company I…
Los Angeles – Sleep is a myth ? — Foamo (@Foamo) July 16, 2016 This is a tweet from Kye…
Amsterdam, Holland – If it’s mid-October, then Holland once again has become the epicenter of the DJ and dance-music world.…
This year’s DJ Expo, held Aug. 15-18 at the Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City, N.J., once again featured useful…
This past summer, Pioneer DJ released the DDJ-RR controller, which comes bundled with the company’s rekordbox dj software, and I’m…
Since moving from Bangladesh to California in his childhood, Sanjoy has turned music into a universal language. After getting his…
Tech-house and techno often thrive in the literal and figurative underground, but they broke out of their subterranean lairs this…
Baltimore, Md. – It’s a painfully muggy day at Pimlico Race Course and 30,000 are gathered under the blazing sun…
By Jennifer Kinderman Photos by Rukes.com. El Paso, Texas – According to organizers, Sun City Music Festival drew nearly 50,000…
If you ask anyone who makes drum-n-bass music why they became enamored by the genre in the first place, chances…
It was just before Christmas back in 2011 that Gibson—best known as the maker of guitars of the same name—went…
Philadelphia — As a child, Michelle Lee (aka DeeJay Shelly) always had music around her. She grew up listening to…
This is a good time to be a music creator; at no time in the history of recorded music has…
Pioneer DJ’s rekordbox music management software has been upgraded to version 4.2.1, allowing for enhanced organization of digital and analog…
Given John Digweed’s considerable impact on electronic-music culture, there really is no better fitting name for his label than Bedrock.…
When I started DJing about a decade or so ago, I was a bit of an early adopter, I suppose.…
No matter the season, the party never stops in Chi-Town. While many mobile DJs find their businesses handling typical high-end…
The spirit of the rave is alive and well in James Denney. If you’ve been in any underground club or…
It was just over two years ago that the seemingly always-growing, Rhode Island-based inMusic Brands added Denon DJ to its…
After months of anticipation, DJ/production trio Cash Cash has finally taken the wraps off its debut LP Blood, Sweat &…
It was back in Spring 2013 when I first had a chance to play with Ableton’s initial foray into hardware:…
Michigan-based DJ Corey Rusch has a familiar story. His dad, a member of a band, saw the popularity of live…
A lot has changed since my previous review of the SubPac S2 (seatback edition) and M1 Bluetooth (wearable edition) in…
For anyone who’s ever stepped foot into a nightclub in the past three decades, you’ve no doubt heard Chuck Roberts’…
Stanton’s Deckadance has been updated to version 2.60, bringing a slew of improvements to the DJ software. One of the…
Madison, Wis. – Travis Seibert was never shy about getting a party started. That’s what Mark Miller, the owner of…
I’m sure that some of our readers, especially many of the veteran DJs, are familiar with the Spanish loudspeaker manufacturer,…
Lisa Kasberg of I’m a Girl DJ Entertainment in Fullerton, Calif., and a former Female Entertainer of the Year, has…
“i like fun, music, and pizza” There are few other sentences that could sum up Justin Martin as succinctly as…
Like moths to a flame, thousands of ravers once again flocked to Miami for the annual party pilgrimage of Miami…
While techno’s origins may lie in the dark crevices of dingy clubs, this past weekend’s SXMusic Festival in Saint Martin…
Waterloo, Wis.—To get to the beginning of Scott Quimby’s DJ journey, one has to go back to the summer of…
Just as birds flock south for the winter, dozens of thousands of electronic music fans flee the dissipating winter weather…
There’s no doubt there’s a gender representation gap in the dance music scene. A cursory glance at any festival lineup…
In 1935, American radio commentator Walter Winchell coined the term “Disc Jockey.” It would later be shortened to the more…
The Battle to Win the Dancefloor Never Ends. Here Are Some Winning Methods. During parties he DJed throughout 2015, Scott…
March is looking to be a huge month for Welsh tech-house purveyor Jamie Jones, if the premiere of his latest…
New York City – It’s 4:30 a.m. on a quiet Friday morning in Chelsea. Down on West 16th Street, a…
In the age of smartphones, Wikipedia and TMZ, there’s nothing that can still be classified as a true mystery. An…
Sneaky are giving dancefloors one more anthem of 2015 in the form “All I Need,” the Australian pair’s latest single.…
Art Basel is upon us, and esteemed label Life & Death is returning to Miami for its annual showcase on…
Beyond BKN: Garry Rothstein’s Trio DJs has expanded. Brooklyn, N.Y. – Garry Rothstein started DJing at the ripe old age…
After Years of Living the Pop Life, Marc “MK” Kinchen Has Re-Taken Clubland by Storm Considering just how fresh-faced and…
It’s been a hot year for Dirtybird’s resident bass bomber Will Clarke. The bearded Bristolian DJ/producer is on a seemingly…
In the age of smartphones, Wikipedia, and TMZ, there’s nothing that can still be classified as a true mystery. An…
While the daytime portion of Amsterdam Dance Event hammered attendees with a treasure trove of industry knowledge, the festival programming…
Amsterdam – The 20th edition of Amsterdam Dance Event set records that included 365,000 visitors to its evening music events…
Friday, October 2. 3:45 PM PST It’s been 45 minutes since we’ve parked our car and my tent has just…
DJ Bob Carpenter of Main Event Weddings in Greenville, R.I., recently said that he might just eat at McDonald’s from now…
Any new club DJ looking to make it as an artist and/or larger-venue performer has to put in a lot…
New York City – While some people spend their entire lives searching for their place, Andrew Rayel managed to find…
On the title track of her latest LP Rebel Heart, Madonna smugly quips, “I’ve spent some time as a narcissist…
Renowned club promoters, talent agency, music distributors, and label management company MN2S recently celebrated its 20th year at the forefront…
Nicky Romero is bringing his Protocol concept party back to this year’s Amsterdam Dance Event with a blowout at Melkweg…
Marq Lighting is making a name for itself as a brand new player in the dynamic entertainment lighting industry with…
There are elements of Maribou State’s sound that defy the lines of electronic music. It’s an atmosphere, an organic flavor…
Looking to Maximize Subwoofer Performance? Here Are 7 Bottom-End Tips For Mobile DJs Adding bass to your sound system is…
There isn’t anyone quite as deserving of the title Rave King as HARD Events founder Gary Richards. After cutting his…
Event promoter, dance label and artist management collective All Day I Dream (ADID) touched down in Brooklyn, New York on Sunday,…
Summer is in full swing, which means it’s time for the latest installment of DJ Times & SKAM Artist’s Summer…
Event promoter, dance label and artist management collective All Day I Dream (ADID) is touching down in Brooklyn, New York this…
As we went to press with the latest issues of DJ Times and ClubWorld Wednesday night, we were met with…
He may playing in Brooklyn, but there’s an air of “Uptown Funk” anywhere Mark Ronson lays his head. Currently behind…
Very little electronic music producers can aspire to be just as saxy as GRiZ. Over the past few years, the…
Las Vegas – After a weekend of big beats and even bigger deep dish pizza in the Windy City, we’re…
The Chainsmokers are taking fans behind-the-scenes of their latest tour with a new recap video, giving viewers the lowdown of…
In an EDM world where seeing DJs’ faces on billboards is a commonplace occurrence, sometimes it is better to be…
Native Instruments has released Komplete Select, a wide-ranging toolset of 10 Komplete Instruments & Effects for producers. Komplete Select aims…
Avant garde electronic label Tri Angle Records celebrated its fifth birthday this past Friday at a secret Wall Street bank…
Little Boots is officially back in business with the announcement of her album Working Girl and the release of its…