On one level, Anané’s new EP, ‘Take A Ride’, is a playful throwback to the musical opulence of the disco era. But it cuts deeper than that. As the vocalist and songwriter explains, it’s also an ode to unity, freedom, and her own sense of confidence There’s an attention-grabbing point at the four-and-a-half-minute mark [...]
In this extract from DJ Paulette's memoir, out later this month, she confronts the discrimination she and other women faced—and celebrates some of the scene's unsung heroines. I have long been aware that there is a marked difference in the way that Black women are allowed to occupy space in the workplace, and how [...]
Home Sweet Studio: 11 Considerations When Building Your Ideal Home Recording Space January 8, 2024 by Ryan Castillo Reading Time: 6 minutes Embarking on the journey of creating your ideal home recording space is a thrilling endeavor that promises to unlock creativity within the comfort of your own walls. In this Redfin article, we explore tips and insights from [...]
A mix of RA staff and contributors—including Elijah, Joe Delon and journalist Delilah Friedler—unpack some of the year's key trends and themes. The fascinating thing about so-called underground electronic music spreading its tentacles further around the world is how the culture morphs and takes on new meaning. Every raver, worker or business owner in this [...]
Explore Claptone's take on house music's evolution in 2023 & his predictions for 2024, featuring industry insights and top tracks Claptone's unique journey through global dance floors and chart-topping productions over the last two decades offers a unique perspective on the genre's evolution and its vibrant future. In 2023, house music blew up more than ever, infusing faster [...]
“Most of the great writers I learnt stay away from writing too much on an instrument. They just hear the melody and then everything else kind of comes from that.” In a new interview, former collaborators of ’80s disco pioneer Giorgio Moroder discuss what it’s like working for the legend himself as well as [...]
A new survey by Pirate reveals that 30% of artists use AI for songwriting and composition A new study has found that ChatGPT is the favoured artificial intelligence (AI) tool for musicians with 30% of artists using AI for songwriting and composition. In a new survey carried out by Pirate, it asked 1000 musicians on their top 10 AI [...]
The music industry has, it is fair to say, completely transformed in the past decade or so. We went from physical albums and singles (vinyl/CDs), to “everything, everywhere” via digital downloads and streaming services. So, for most people, the answer to “Where do you get your music?” nowadays is usually “Spotify”. End of story. For [...]
Let's Bring in the New Year with the RUCKUS!!! - James Hall, My House Radio The My House Radio FM New Year's Marathon kicks off on Friday December 29. In its seventh year, the Marathon features My House Radio's DJs from all over the world, playing their favorite tracks of 2023. 2023 [...]
The last two years have seen James Hype rise through the ranks of the electronic music landscape and become a household name, performing on stages worldwide. The team at We Rave You had a chance to sit down with the English DJ to pick his brain on his career, the art of DJing, and his [...]
