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Shambhala 2016 is almost here, and the hype is building significantly as the days count down! Selling out in record time this year, the festival caters to almost every type of electronic palate with its six diverse stages, ensuring that there won’t be a single dull moment down at Salmo River Ranch. Here’s what each stage has to offer, as…

Last month we had the privilege of attending Bestival’s second annual offering in Toronto. We wrote a detailed review about its awesomeness but we wanted to take it one step further. Partnering with Magnetic Magazine, we’ve put together a mini-documentary that takes you deeper into the event. The video features insight from Bestival Founder Rob Da Bank as well as…

Twenty years ago today, Shawn “Jay Z” Carter dropped his debut album Reasonable Doubt. Arguably the greatest rap album of all-time, Reasonable Doubt is the blueprint of a classic within the genre. From the stellar production to Jay’s untouchable flow and swagger, to the lyrics…the lyrics. As Jay famously stated “I dumbed down for my audience to double my dollars, they criticize…

In 2012 trap exploded onto the scene becoming electronic music’s hottest new genre. The rapid popularity served as a launching pad for many of today’s top artists. But with the immense support came mainstream interest. What was originally an underground sound became watered down, radio friendly and recycled. Many artists began to desert trap for the next wave (future bass or deep…

To examine the history and usage of breakbeats in electronic music is to examine the history of digital sampling itself. Sampling, or the practice of re-purposing recorded audio began in early hiphop production. When samplers first came on to the market, they were standalone hardware units (as opposed to a piece of software, which you would be much more likely to…

Subtlety and patience are two words not often associated with electronic music, especially in its more mainstream forms. Without question, plenty of minimal, progressive music can be found in so-called ‘underground’ scenes around the world, but often overlooked are producers who touch on all the right elements, composing and producing music that is undeniably for dancing but reaches far past the…

In 2014 Jersey Club was the hottest new genre on the rise. Producers, DJs and blogs from all around the world jumped behind it with full support. But as time passed, interest began to dwindle. The sounds became repetitive, too many producers tried to do the same thing and many moved on in search of the next hot sound. That’s not to…

For the past week we’ve been counting down our selections for the Top 100 Songs of 2015. To fully wrap the list up, we had to give you the playlist. Whether you’re too lazy to read the full write-ups or just looking for an easier way to consume all the tracks, this is for you. We’ve got everything from Diplo…

As 2015 wraps up, it’s time to reflect on another incredible year in music. To do so, we’re counting down the top 100 songs of the year. In developing this list we weighed each track against the following criteria: overall song quality, impact and popularity, and support (blogs, charts, DJs, etc.). We’ve been counting down 20 tracks per day and today…

As 2015 wraps up, it’s time to reflect on another incredible year in music. To do so, we’re counting down the top 100 songs of the year. In developing this list we weighed each track against the following criteria: overall song quality, impact and popularity, and support (blogs, charts, DJs, etc.). We’re counting down 20 tracks per day and today we…