Preview Kaskade's latest track 'Atmosphere'
/The vocals are actually sung by Kaskade himself, check it out:
Atmosphere will be released on June 10th.
BT recounts an interesting story about Porter Robinson on Twitter
/Amongst all of the Daft Punk hype, BT logged onto Twitter today to reveal a story about Porter Robinson: from discovering the young talent 3 years ago, hoping to collaborate with Porter but ultimately seeing those plans dashed as he became more reclusive and harder to reach when he was more successful. It's a sad tale, but one that should give notice to young producers on the importance of giving respect to all of those that came before them and help pave the way for their career. Read the entire Twitter rant below:
Today I'm going to tell a long story. Prepare for about 100 tweets (no but seriously) @porterrobinson you should begin reading at this one
— BT (@BT) May 13, 2013
So about 3 years ago my then agent asked me to check out a MySpace. It's was @porterrobinson. I listened & was blown away. Actually inspired
— BT (@BT) May 13, 2013
I asked around to my peers & friends @tiesto @arminvanbuuren @djadamk (and more) Guys, have you heard Porter Robinson? None of them had.
— BT (@BT) May 13, 2013
So I contacted @porterrobinson & we began to strike up a friendship. Talked on the phone, talked to his parents, talked CSound, whatever.
— BT (@BT) May 13, 2013
Told everyone I knew about him. Started playing his music constantly on #LaptopSymphony. Told @siriusxm about him. Anyone that would listen.
— BT (@BT) May 13, 2013
And we began to plan to work on some music together. Notably Must Be the Love and Letting Go from my new album. As all of this was unfolding
— BT (@BT) May 13, 2013
People began to take notice of Porter. He got his first big remix for Lady Gaga and then @tiesto (finally listened) and took him on tour.
— BT (@BT) May 13, 2013
I was elated. This felt like a personal victory. I'd invested a tremendous amount of my social commodity into someone young and truly gifted
— BT (@BT) May 13, 2013
Before long Porter was more reclusive, harder to reach, surrounded by a team of advisers. It was just beginning to blow up for him.
— BT (@BT) May 13, 2013
Not only was I understanding of this (because I've walked it) but also excited for him. Anyway, quickly Porter seemed too cool to interact
— BT (@BT) May 13, 2013
The music we'd began Porter claimed he couldn't finish because he didn't have time or couldn't get anything good going amongst other things
— BT (@BT) May 13, 2013
And this put a really bad taste in my mouth and I was personally affronted by this. It honestly hurt my feelings a considerable amount.
— BT (@BT) May 13, 2013
I've noted similar behavior in other young producers & it made me feel like the generation of guys coming up now are self focused & selfish
— BT (@BT) May 13, 2013
Here's the thing. When I was coming up someone helped me a similar way @sashaofficial. He gave me an opportunity that can never be replayed
— BT (@BT) May 13, 2013
And I vowed to do the same thing someday when I could and I have done it repeatedly. It feels great to pay it forward and most importantly
— BT (@BT) May 13, 2013
To remember that whatever you do, there has always been help to achieve it that deserves acknowledgement. That & especially in dance music
— BT (@BT) May 13, 2013
(and listen up young producers) So much has come before you to make what you do possible. It deserves your acknowledgement and respect
— BT (@BT) May 13, 2013
I gave mine in my times of comeuppance and so should you all that walk that path.
— BT (@BT) May 13, 2013
So for my part, the sh**tty email I wrote you when you let me down (for all the aforementioned reasons) I'm sorry for.
— BT (@BT) May 13, 2013
Your a real talent @porterrobinson and I did then and do now want your music to be heard by everyone that will listen. It's awesome.
— BT (@BT) May 13, 2013
So I hope you (and other young producers reading this) take this as a cautionary tale. Remember to act with respect and pay it forward.
— BT (@BT) May 13, 2013
**END RANT**
— BT (@BT) May 13, 2013
(VIA inthemix and DJ Tech Tools)
Win 2 tickets to see Savant this Friday in Calgary!
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The Norwegian producer Savant, aka Aleksander Vinter, is ready to hit up Calgary this Friday as part of his North American tour. EDM Canada would like to give you a chance to win 2 free tickets to see Savant this Friday (May 17th) at Ten Nightclub in Calgary!
The rules are simple:
1. Follow @edmcalgary on twitter.
2. Simply tweet (copy and paste the following in its entirety): EDM Calgary is giving away 2 tickets to see Savant this Friday at Ten Nightclub. Follow @edmcalgary and retweet this to win!
That's it. The contest is only open from now until 2 pm on Wednesday, May 15th mountain time. The winner will be announced on @edmcalgary immediately after the contest closing. The winner of two free tickets will be chosen at random.
Enter to win and good luck!
For full event information, click here.
Stream Daft Punk's latest album on iTunes right now *Updated
/You can finally hear Daft Punk's entire Random Access Memories album on iTunes without hype and teasers here:
https://itunes.apple.com/ca/artist/daft-punk/id5468295
(Or go to iTunes and click on Daft Punk's artist page to start streaming)
Update:
Rolling Stone has just released their album review of Random Access Memories:
"....Verses approach the banal; old-school-production treacle is laid on thick, but the creative soul is palpable. The jazz fusion gestures conjure ecstatic disco history as well as cheesy wine-bar soundtracks. And the absence of "modern" club beats is striking. This is not a record for the average Electric Daisy Carnival goer."
Read the entire review here.
Win 2 tickets to see Savant this Thursday in Edmonton!
/The Norwegian producer Savant, aka Aleksander Vinter, is ready to hit up Edmonton and Calgary next week as part of his North American tour. EDM Canada would like to give you a chance to win 2 free tickets to see Savant this Thursday (May 16th) at the Twist Ultra Lounge in Edmonton.
The rules are simple:
1. Follow @edm_edmonton on twitter.
2. Simply tweet (copy and paste the following): We're giving away 2 tickets to see Savant this Thursday at Twist Ultra Lounge. Just follow @edm_edmonton and retweet this to win!
That's it. The contest is only open from now until noon on Monday, May 13th mountain time. The winner will be announced on @edm_edmonton immediately after the contest closing. The winner of two free tickets will be chosen at random.
Enter to win and good luck!
Here's a selection of tracks from Savant's Soundcloud:
Savant - Ride the beat (ft. Wankaego) [Free Download]
Savant EP 2013 (Teaser)
Savant - Aces Sleeved [Free Download]