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How DJ Montay Achieved What Few Atlanta Producers Ever Could
It takes almost a decade of work to create an overnight success. DJ Montay, one member of Atlanta’s Southern Style DJs, is an example of this. Joining Atlanta’s Big Oomp Records as a teenager, he spent years soaking up game from Big Oomp producers like Freddy B and MC Assault and DJs like DJ Jelly, […]
Industry Insider Interview: Nü Androids Founder Nayef Issa
Tuan Washington DC may be known for the slime balls in government and lobbying, but there is a vibrant music scene as well. Looking beyond Go-Go music and the DMV rap scene, dance music has found itself a nice niche in the city. There is the old guard, like the people at Glow, but there […]
Spotlight Interview: Avi Sic On DJing Chicago Bulls Games, New Mixshow Late Checkout
Avi Sic Matthew Reeves DJ Avi Sic is a Chicago-based DJ and producer that performs over 300 shows a year at a variety of venues, emerging as a top open format DJ in Chicago and beyond. She was the first female DJ in Chicago to hold down a mix show residency for iHeartRadio and KISSFM. […]
Industry Insider Interview: LLPR Founder & Director Lydia Laws
Lydia Laws Eleanor Weitzer PR is often a thankless job. Publicists act as the conduit between an artist, the public and media. They are more than just an email sender and receiver, but they also come up with marketing strategies, manage crises, build communities and deal with press requests. The job has evolved dramatically over […]
Industry Insider Interview: Defected Director of Events, George Pritchard
George Pritchard Photo provided by Sara Cooper PR Defected Records has grown from a label with over 20 years of experience to a large event brand that puts on shows around the world. With festivals in Croatia, London and elsewhere, plus events in the US, Ibiza, Europe, Asia and other spots around the world, the […]
Interview: Tom Frampton, Founder of Mastering The Mix On Making Better Productions
Tom Frampton, Founder of Mastering The Mix Courtesy of Tom Frampton Now that we all know the key to a great master is a great mix, it’s time to dive into mastering. I reached out to Tom Frampton, who’s suite of mastering tools are incredibly well thought out and useful. A mastering engineer himself, his […]
Industry Insider Interview: AudioShake Co-Founder & CEO Jessica Powell
Jessica Powell Photo Provided By Tessa Harrison Of MN2S Every producer has run into this problem at some point. You want to do a remix, but don’t and probably aren’t going to get the official stems. It could be for a major artist or some other producer you admire, but aren’t on first name basis […]
Industry Insider Interview: Nebula Nightclub Partner Richie Romero
Richie Romero Courtesy of Richie Romero Call it brave or call it foolish, but opening a new nightclub in the middle of a pandemic is not for the faint of heart. Restrictions come and go and many people are hesitant to spend a few hours in an indoor structure packed with people. Nightclubs were also […]
In Conversation: FRAZI.ER [Exhale] – Magnetic Magazine
Welcome to In Conversation, the podcast dedicated to giving you an unparalleled look into electronic music’s greatest minds, both in the studio and beyond. We deconstruct their daily routines, fears, and quirks, showing you what makes them tick, and what exactly makes them so successful. From artists to managers, agents and promoters, these are the […]
Interview: Christina Fuller, The Lot Summer Music Festival Creator On Bringing Back Live Music In Portland
Photo Credit: Norman Eder 2021 This weekend, Portland, Oregon will come alive with some live music. The Lot Summer Music Festival, a two-day event will take place from August 14-15, 2021 at The Lot at Zidell Yards, a new outdoor venue on Portland’s SW waterfront. The lineup for Saturday night ranges from soul to pop and […]
Interview: Simón Mejia of Bomba Estéreo Talks New EP ‘Tierra,’ Four Part Album ‘Deja’
During the last sixteen years, Grammy-nominated and multi-platinum Colombian dance band Bomba Estéreo has been at the forefront of influential hybrid groups. Composed of lead singer Liliana “Li” Saumet and producer Simón Mejia, the dance band has gained considerable recognition, performing at major clubs and festivals around the world such as Outside Lands and Lollapalooza Berlin. Bomba Estéreo’s latest […]
Interview: True Peak Limit’s Joe Farr On New Album, Live Sets, Mixing & Mastering,
True Peak Limit is the new alias of UK Techno producer Joe Farr. This project’s debut album, Carriages, is constructed from a blend of field recordings taken during a trip from Wales to London by train. What stands out is that while you are told that it was produced through samples of the murmur of […]