"Get Free" by Major Lazer was my favourite track from 2012 so to watch Amber Coffman from the Dirty Projectors perform it live is very cool:
(Source: Pitchfork, VIA Stoney Roads)
An excerpt from the Guardian's article on sampling following Harlem Shake's legal troubles:
"...the not-making-a-dime defence seems to be keeping potential litigants at bay, enabling a return to the unshackled creativity of the late 80s, but it is a precarious freedom. A single lawsuit, and a ruling more in line with Judge Duffy's "thou shalt not steal" views than those of the copyright reformers, could bring the shutters clanging down.
For producers who choose to sell their copyright-flouting work, the situation is even hazier because their only defence is obscurity. Most independent labels lack the staff to vet and clear samples, and most of their artists lack the funds, so some choose to release the records anyway and, perversely, hope they don't become attention-grabbing hits."
If there is a negative legal decision on the use of samples in the future then this would have a severe effect on EDM. It could mean the end of free legal downloads of sampled tracks, free bootlegs, and would most likely mean the end of the 100% free release model adopted by such producers as Pretty Lights, who releases all of his tracks for free on his website.
From the video description:
"Sasha's 'Involver 3' is one of the most anticipated electronic music albums of the year. Lying at the halfway point between album and original work, Sasha has woven together a stunning 2 CD set, reworking each individual track into a cohesive, flowing mix that moves from shimmering Balearic ambience to deep house and atmospheric techno."
Sasha has remixed every single track on 'Involv3r' and it's available now on iTunes for $14.99.
(VIA GDD)
Just in case you are staying in for the next 2 hours then you don't want to miss watching A&B and Armin Van Buuren absolutely for free on UMFTV:
The Escapade Music Festival, Ottawa's yearly EDM festival, is set to take place on June 29th - 30th at the RA Centre, only minutes away from Ottawa's downtown core. The long anticipated phase 1 lineup was revealed earlier today and it includes:
(VIA @EscapadeMF)
Full Phase 1 lineup: Tiesto, Steve Angello, Markus Schulz, Ferry Corsten, Arty, Mark Knight, Chus + Ceballos, Krewella, 3LAU, Rusko, UMEK, Bingo Players, Candyland, AN21 & Max Vangeli, Seven Lions, and Benny Benassi.
Note: Tiesto will be playing a special show on Canada Day at a limited capacity venue.
Judging from the Phase 1 lineup alone, this year's Escapade Music Festival has the potential to be even bigger and better than last year's event. General tickets will be available for sale soon.
