At the board, 1981. Photo courtesy of Gino Soccio. About a month before thousands chanted “Disco sucks!” at Chicago’s Comiskey Park, Gino Soccio was ensconced in his Montreal studio, sipping coffee with cognac and laying down tracks for his second LP. Leaning against a twenty-four-channel mixing desk, Soccio spoke like a disco evangelist during [...]
Music has proven time and again to be an important component of human culture. From its ceremonial origin to modern medical usage for personal motivation, concentration, and shifting mood, music is a powerful balm for the human soul. Though traditional “music therapy” encompasses a specific set of practices, the broader use of music as a [...]
Nike just announced a limited-edition pair of sneakers inspired by DJ vinyl culture and 90s music. LAST UPDATED 8 JULY, 2019 Looking to step up your sneaker game? Nike just announced a forthcoming vinyl-inspired version of its iconic Air Max sneaker. Known as the Air Max 90, the shoes feature a black vinyl top [...]
Clockwork Orange... Andy Manston and Danny Gould Danny Gould on the history of Clockwork Orange and why the parties he runs with Andy Manston are better than they have ever been ahead of Clockstock in Chelmsford and another massive summer in Ibiza BY Mark Gwinnett 6 Jun 2019, 18:20 Updated: 6 Jun 2019, 18:40 [...]
For decades, house music has shaped pop worldwide—but many of the spaces that birthed it here disappeared so quickly they barely left a trace. By Leor Galil @imLeor “It was a time when people didn’t put as much emphasis on the DJs or the performer per se, and really danced and enjoyed themselves.” —DJ and producer [...]
David Klemt | May 8, 2019 5:00am Do you play live music at your bar, nightclub or restaurant? Do the hospitality venues of owners and operators you frequent, partner with or otherwise respect and support offer live music? If so, John Bodnovich wants you to get active, step up, and tell Congress to #KeepTheDecrees. Bodnovich, [...]
By Dani Deahl@danideahl May 14, 2019, 2:32pm EDT Pioneer DJ has announced its newest controller, the DDJ-200. It’s built for beginners that are curious about DJing and puts ease of use at the forefront with an ultra-competitive price of $149. Not only does it come with built-in tutorials, but it’s also compatible with several music streaming services, and [...]
“My Amphion Two18’s and BaseOne25’s are hands down the best investment I’ve made in my studio to date. I can hear every nuance of compression, eq and dimension in them like I’ve never experienced before. Despite being very critical and unforgiving in the best [...]
Lots of things can go wrong when you spin with turntables, but what are clubs and DJs doing about them? We've got that and other articles for your weekend reading. Why are problems with turntables in clubs so common? Gabriel Szatan goes deep on the issue and asks what can be done [...]