Sad news whipping through the house music community today: Boyd Jarvis, a pioneer and pivotal figure in the history of music but especially dance music, has died. Jarvis had been diagnosed with cancer in 2016, after which a number of fundraising vehicles and shows were held. It was announced Jarvis would be undergoing radiation [...]
We bust the top myths about becoming a DJ/producer in this article. We'll even start with one right now: You don't need a recording studio with gear like this to make your own dance music. Fear is one of the biggest hurdles to making music, like “what if I produce something and [...]
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https://www.facebook.com/ClassicHouseMusicOfficial/videos/1608566752759071/ Some very rare footage of Larry Levan being interviewed, talking about DJing and House Music. Many years later and not much has changed. Paradise Garage House music Classic House Music
The appetite for hands-in-the-air belters remains strong There’s a terrible, long-standing tendency in dance music to act like songs aren’t important. And sure, there are unique joys to be found in bumping along to deep house dubs, or spending hours lost down a techno rabbit-hole. These are all parts of club culture’s rich tapestry. But [...]
A woman who was found taking cocaine in the toilets of a nightclub has been revealed as a member of the Garda, the police force of the Republic of Ireland. On the weekend before Christmas, the woman was discovered by security at a club in County Kildare, Ireland before being handed over to the [...]
The DJs that brought House Music to the White House bring it back to the Southside this Summer. Chicago’s souled-up Woodstock returns in July 2018: The Chosen Few DJs have announced the dates for the 2018 Chosen Few Picnic, taking place on the Southside of Chicago. The 28th annual Chosen Few Picnic and Festival [...]
Ableton just announced a public beta for its upcoming Live 10 digital audio workstation update, and it’s open to all Live 9 Standard and Live 9 Suite owners. The forthcoming release includes the brand new Wavetable synth, as well as Echo, Drum Buss, and Pedal effect plugins. Myriad workflow improvements will make an appearance, [...]
Larry Heard, Chicago Skyway, Malcolm Moore Remix D’Marc Cantu December 28, 2017 Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter Very rare that you come across something without room for improvement, a record that feels like any attempt to do so would just shatter a flawless piece of art. Altered Moods’ characteristically classy and tasteful remix [...]
