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Category Archives: Electronic
5 Mellow Songs for a Rainy Day
Whether you’re in a bad mood or suffering from cabin fever on a rainy day, these 5 songs are perfect for those cozy moments inside. Grab a blanket, your headphones and relax into this meditative playlist. Like fellow English songbird James Blake, Dirg Gerner is a delightful mix of lush harmonies and slow paced R&B … Continue reading
Building a Groove with Gui Boratto
Sao Paulo native Gui Boratto is a man of many talents. He is a composer, multi-genre electronic producer and was once an architect and design student. Boratto entered the music industry as a producer of pop and rock songs before his 2004 independent release, “Royal House” took his producing career to another level. Impressed by … Continue reading
World Premiere: Lady Gaga “Applause”
Lady Gaga continues her electropop sound in the first single from her new album, “ARTPOP” due on 11/11. Thanks to audio leaks by inpatient fans and bloggers the ARTPOP star officially released, “Applause” today. There isn’t anything special about the song that deserve a standing ovation, but it certainly deserves an audience. If you listen … Continue reading
Then & Now: Janelle Monae
How many times have your friends pulled the, “I knew this artist when they were less famous” line while you’re streaming music together? It is almost like they have something to prove when they have known an artist before their global success. I’ll admit that I hate watching a successful independent artist become a commercial … Continue reading
Quick Hit: Sango’s Baile Funk Fushion
One of the best parts about having friends is sharing music. When I am lounging with my buddies our favorite pastime is playing music back and forth. It reminds me of when I was a kid and my brother and I would play radio. Almost always, my friends open my ears to a track that … Continue reading
Benny Sings New Project, New Song Series
Benny Sings was one of my favorite music discoveries last year. His light vocals and soul pop style won me over in his 2012 single, “Fake Love.” I spent the rest of my winter getting lost in tracks like, “Get There,” “Champagne People” and “Coconut.” Eager to hear more from the Dutch artist I visited his … Continue reading
#NowStreaming 90s Week: House Music Innovators
The 90s was not all about boy bands and paid shirts. In the mid 80s Chicago changed nightlife forever with dance music using repeated rhythms created on drum machines. By the 90s cities everywhere were joining in on the fun. Suddenly house music was seen on MTV and heard in nightclubs all over the world. … Continue reading
#NowStreaming 90s Week: Ladies First
This week we’re trading our iPhones for beepers and pagers. Sit back and let the seat belt trap you in because we are heading back to the 90s! We are revisiting the days of sexy boy bands, girl group babes and the grunge rockers that stole our hearts in music’s colorful era. Stay tuned as … Continue reading