All articles tagged with #electronic music
Originally Published 4 months ago — by yahoo.com
Yves Tumor was booed offstage during their opening act for Swedish House Mafia at Arthur Ashe Stadium, leading to a heated social media response where Tumor criticized the crowd and the city, while Swedish House Mafia's creative director apologized for the incident.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Billboard
Madonna's 'Veronica Electronica', released 27 years after her album 'Ray of Light', features remixes of seven tracks and an unreleased demo, showcasing reinterpretations by notable producers like Sasha, Victor Calderone, and William Orbit, highlighting the album's enduring influence and electronic experimentation.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Pitchfork
Djrum's new EP, "Meaning’s Edge," marks his first solo release in five years, showcasing his unique blend of genres and rhythmic complexity. Known for his unpredictable DJ sets, Djrum, aka Felix Manuel, brings a fresh perspective to his music, combining intricate drum programming with elements of jazz, breakbeat, and ambient sounds. The EP's standout tracks, "Codex" and "Crawl," highlight his ability to merge intense, dancefloor-oriented beats with delicate, atmospheric layers, offering a comprehensive view of his artistic evolution.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Stereogum
Jamie xx announces his new album 'In Waves,' featuring collaborations with Robyn, Panda Bear, The Avalanches, and more. The lead single "Treat Each Other Right" is out now, accompanied by a music video. The album, which aims to be fun, joyful, and introspective, will be released on September 20th.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
"Inside Light" at the Park Avenue Armory is a theatrical presentation of electronic music from Karlheinz Stockhausen's monumental seven-opera cycle "Licht." The immersive experience, featuring performances by Stockhausen's widow Kathinka Pasveer, uses light, video, and sound to dissolve the audience's sense of space and time. The event offers a rare glimpse into Stockhausen's complex and influential work.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
Composer Matthew Sheeran discusses translating microtonal electronic music for a chamber orchestra, inspired by the work of Easley Blackwood Jr., who explored alternative tunings in his "Twelve Microtonal Etudes for Electronic Music Media." While Blackwood originally recorded the "Etudes" on a synthesizer, technological advancements now allow for their performance by a chamber orchestra, showcasing the potential of acoustic instruments in playing electronic music.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Pitchfork
Roberto Carlos Lange, also known as Helado Negro, draws inspiration from nature and the Sal-Mar synthesizer to create his eighth album, Phasor, which features nine beautiful tracks reflecting his gentle soul and encouragement of slowness and contemplation. The album uses blank space liberally and captures moments of intimacy within rhythmic squelches, conveying ideas through simplicity and repetition. Phasor pays tribute to electronic composition icon Pauline Oliveros and explores music as a form of transcendental escape, incorporating elements of dub reggae sound.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Defector
A writer reflects on how his musical tastes were shaped by others, including Pitchfork, and how a review of Moby's "I Like To Score" influenced his love for electronic music. The article also delves into the history of Pitchfork, its influence on music discovery, and the impact of its recent folding into GQ. The writer interviews James P. Wisdom, a former Pitchfork reviewer, and discusses the site's evolution, its controversial reviews, and the changing landscape of music criticism.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NME
French electronic duo Justice have released two new singles and announced their upcoming album 'Hyperdrama', set to be released on April 26. The album features a track with Tame Impala and will showcase a blend of electronic and disco elements. The duo will also debut a new live show at Coachella 2024.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Pitchfork
Kraftwerk announces a nine-date residency at Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, where they will perform a different album in full each night, culminating in a greatest hits set. The residency coincides with the 50th anniversary of their album Autobahn, and will feature performances of their pivotal albums along with 3D multimedia visuals. This follows their 2022 North American tour and the passing of founding member Florian Schneider in 2020.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Pitchfork
Call Super, the UK musician, has released their fourth album titled "Eulo Cramps," which showcases their unique blend of instrumental electronic music. The album features mysterious track titles and a combination of acoustic and synthetic sounds, including melancholy clarinet melodies and tactile sound design. "Eulo Cramps" is part of a larger multimedia project called "Tell Me I Didn't Choose This" and represents a culmination of ideas that have been present in Call Super's work for years.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Resident Advisor
DJ Deeon, the legendary ghetto house pioneer and revered electronic artist, has passed away in a hospital. Known for his contributions to the Chicago music scene, Deeon helped pioneer the ghetto house sound in the early '90s. He released notable tracks such as "Freak Like Me" and "Let Me Bang" and continued to put out music until his death. Tributes have poured in for the influential artist.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Dallas Morning News
Shaquille O’Neal, also known as DJ Diesel, is launching an electronic music festival called Shaq’s Bass All-Stars Festival in Fort Worth on September 16. The festival will feature 14 entertainers across two stages at Panther Island Pavilion, with tickets starting at $49. O’Neal curated the lineup, which includes Alison Wonderland, Kai Wachi, Sullivan King, Crankdat, and Jantsen. The festival will also include a food truck village, games, and more. O’Neal plans to keep tickets affordable to make the event inclusive and hopes to take the festival to other cities in the future.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Billboard
The Recording Academy has added a new category, best pop dance recording, to the Grammys, providing an official space for pop-centric dance music at the awards while preserving its other two dance/electronic genres for artists and recordings from the more traditional dance/electronic world. The new category recognizes tracks and singles that feature up-tempo, danceable music that follows a pop arrangement, and features strong rhythmic beats and significant electronic-based instruments with an emphasis on the vocal performance, melody, and hooks.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by TMZ
DJ Paul Oakenfold denies allegations of sexual harassment made by a former personal assistant, claiming that he masturbated in front of her. The woman is suing Oakenfold and others for unspecified damages. Oakenfold denies all claims and says that the lawsuit is a calculated attempt to tarnish his reputation and extort money. He is committed to clearing his name and will exhaust all legal options, including a potential countersuit.