Menke, a Swedish songwriter, producer, and instrumentalist, fills us in on her recent creative inspirations, her love of analogue photography, time in the circus, and more:
Read MoreMatt Kid, aka Slow Meadow, harnesses an inner spirituality that can be felt through his music. His view of the world has evolved through the lens of great thinkers, meaningful sounds, love, and the struggle of staying connected to the moment. Plug in your headphones and you won’t hear words. Slow Meadow crafts sonic landscapes that pull on listeners’ bliss, fears, and anxieties.
Read MoreMeet Seeb, aka Simen Eriksrud and Espen Burg, two powerhouse artists and producers who understand the science and feel behind a great song. With a combined four decades of experience, the two have mastered the mix of emotion and energy, crafting smash hits like ‘Grip’ with Bastille and their remix of ‘I Took A Pill In Ibiza.’ Take a dive into minds of the duo who thinks nowhere near the box.
Read MoreThe electronic project, mira côsta, is an up-and-coming production duo based in Chicago, IL. Dylan and Daniel of mira côsta originally met in college in St. Louis. After both taking jobs in Chicago, they began to pursue music together. They wrote this open letter to discuss the struggle of prioritizing their passion for music versus advancing their corporate careers.
Read MoreIn our latest podcast with Jon and Luke of Great Good Fine Ok, we spoke on the inspiration behind their latest releases, the creative process, Elon Musk, and the all important art of thrift shopping. We broke down a few tips from Jon and Luke to help you avoid some thrift shopping pitfalls.
Read MoreTim Perry and Rob Oberdorfer of Ages and Ages, an indie-pop group from Portland, Oregon, find the laughter in a climate of lunacy. Their newly released music video for 'Needle and Thread' dives into the dichotomies that pull apart us all. Drunkenness and sobriety, movement and stillness, madness and sense, are walls we smash against in the struggle to gain balance. Amidst struggle, we need levity to keep from smashing ourselves. In this dialogue, written by Rob and Tim, the two offer a healthy dose of high spirits to combat some of the greater problems in society.
Read MorePierre Maulini, the frontman of STAL, never separates sounds from natural beauty. The cinematic, post-pop aura of STAL reflects the world outside of the studio. Pierre learned to blend the natural with the electronic while on tour with M83. He became close with Anthony Gonzalez, the mind behind M83, and became exposed to a side of music he had never experienced. After the tour, Pierre teamed up with longtime friend and drummer, Renaud Rodier, to form STAL. A fusion of electronic influences and Pierre's post-rock roots, STAL looks to break out with the release of their upcoming EP, Fresh Blood.
Read MoreHenry Feki, who goes by his last name 'Feki,' produces music that calls forth emotion not normally felt in the electronic genre. The Brisbane native started off making beats from the bedroom and now headlines his own Australian tour. Feki uses music to say the things he can't speak.
Read MoreThe Odesza tour stopped in Chicago accompanied by the sweet sounds of Sofi Tukker. Hailing from Seattle, Harrison and Clay of Odesza unleashed the music in waves over the crowd. Sofi Tukker, comprised of Sophie Hawley-Weld and Tucker Halpern, opened the night by charging the crowd up with songs like 'Drinkee' and 'Awoo.' Read our review of the Saturday night concert in Chicago here.
Read MoreVeck, aka Joey Vecchione, grew up as an athlete with a flair for rock and roll. After hearing Avicii for the first time as a college baseball player, he picked up his first DJ controller and hasn't looked back.
Read MoreMatt and Eli of Two Friends give us a taste of what it’s like to go on tour as a DJ duo on the rise. From playing empty shows to racking up a million streams on a single song, they embrace a unique electronic style.
Read MoreMatt and Eli met in the halls of middle school and now tour the world together. Transforming DJing from a be dream to a career, they stay inspired by other artists while honing their production process. Songs like 'Out of Love' and 'Pacific Coast Highway' highlight their unique use of instruments and trademark sound.
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