
Beyond the Beats: EDM News and Culture
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Shaq x Gronk, Coachella 2020 Canceled, Seven Lions Drive-In Rave, New Excision, and much more | Ep. 64
EWelcome to Episode 64! This week's topics include Shaq and Gronk teaming up to throw a livestream for charity, Seven Lions featured in an Insomniac Drive-In rave, and Coachella postponement date for October 2020 is canceled. We also discuss fresh releases from the likes of Excision x Downlink, Party Favor x Bijou, Dimension, Tyler Lawrence, Newtone, Kaskade x Chemical Surf, Ookay, and more. A major shoutout to this week's Artists We're Watching: fab. (dubstep), DEADLINE (future house, Brasil Bass). If you want to see the full show notes - complete with links and playlists - head on over to www.beyondthebeats.co/episode-64Lastly, THANK YOU FOR TUNING IN. We couldn't do this without you!You can also show us some love on social media if you feel so inclined. Our Instagram is @btb.pod and our Twitter is @podbtb.If you want to make any formal inquiries, please send an email to [email protected]
Lady Gaga Chromatica, Graves Accusations, Wave Raises $30 mil, 90% of U.S Independent Venues Could Close, and more | Ep. 63
EWelcome to Episode 63! This week's topics include a virtual event startup called Wave raising $30 million in their Series B, horrific accounts against Graves, and a new study reveals that 90% of independent U.S. venues are at risk of closing. We also discuss new releases from the likes of Armin Van Buuren, Abraxis (Seven Lions & Dimibio), Matroda, Skrybe x JOOL, Koos, CITYWLKR, and more.A major shoutout to this week's Artists We're Watching: KARIYAN (trip-hop, electronic) and AMAGNUS (future, electronic).If you want to see the full show notes - complete with links and playlists - head on over to www.beyondthebeats.co/episode-63Lastly, THANK YOU FOR TUNING IN. We couldn't do this without you!You can also show us some love on social media if you feel so inclined. Our Instagram is @btb.pod and our Twitter is @podbtb.If you want to make any formal inquiries, please send an email to [email protected]
Black Lives Made EDM | Ep. 62
EWelcome to Episode 62. We have dedicated this episode to uncovering how shuffling and most modern EDM genres - Trap, Dubstep, and House music - were started by, or have roots in, the black community. It's important that every raver and EDM champion out there knows the fascinating and inspiring stories of the black lives that created and shaped EDM as we know it today. Get ready to learn the true roots of EDM. We promise it will be eye-opening.Find the show notes: www.beyondthebeats.co/black-lives-made-edm You can also follow us on social media if you feel so inclined. Our Instagram is @btb.pod and our Twitter is @podbtb.If you want to make any formal inquiries, please send an email to [email protected]
Goldman Sachs Paints Bright Future for Music Industry, deadmau5 Pivots Genres, World's First Socially Distanced Club Night, and more | Ep. 61
EWelcome to Episode 61! This week's topics include Goldman Sachs's prediction for the music industry, our favorite virtual EDC sets, the world's first social distance club night, and much more. We also discuss fresh new releases from the likes of Disclosure, Oliver Heldens, Deadmau5, UMEK, Tenebrax, IMANU, Duke & Jones, and more. A major shoutout to this week's Artists We're Watching: Stoutty and Charli Brix. If you want to see the full show notes - complete with links and playlists - head on over to www.beyondthebeats.co/episode-61Lastly, THANK YOU FOR TUNING IN. We couldn't do this without you!You can also show us some love on social media if you feel so inclined. Our Instagram is @btb.pod and our Twitter is @podbtb. If you want to make any formal inquiries, please send an email to [email protected]
Special Guest Anthony Attia (Co-Owner of EDMTrain), America's First Drive-In Rave, New Spotify Feature, Creamfields Canceled, and more | Ep. 60
EWelcome to Episode 60! This week is a very special episode. We had the absolute honor of having EDMTrain Co-Owner, Anthony Attia, join us for a full episode.A major shoutout to this week's Artists We're Watching: Mlotik (experimental bass), GT-Ofice (big room), We Rose (future trap). If you want to see the full show notes - complete with links and playlists - head on over to www.beyondthebeats.co/episode-60
Mouna from Quality Good Records, Secret Sky Festival, Live Nation Earnings, and much more | Ep. 59
EWelcome to Episode 59! Topics include Porter Robinson's Secret Sky virtual festival, Quality Good Exports Festival, Live Nation Q1 Earnings and much more. We also discuss new music from the likes of Baauer, Joel Corry, Boogie.Trio, GRiZ, Skrybe, Social Kid, tyler Lawrence and many more. A major shoutout to this week's Artists We're Watching: Mimzyboy (trap infused electronic), MYTHM (bass, experimental bass).If you want to see the full show notes - complete with links and playlists - head on over to www.beyondthebeats.co/episode-59
Is Music the Next Battleground for Big Tech? A Coronavirus Proof Rave Suit, New ODESZA, Drive-In Rave, and much more | Ep. 58
EWelcome to Episode 58! Topics include Huwaei's entrance into music streaming as being a potential indicator of a future big tech battle, Boys Noize releasing a surprise analog produced album, the world's first drive-in rave happened in Germany, why we hate DJs that slam transitions and more. We also discuss new releases from the likes of ODESZA & Golden Features (presenting BRONSON), Chris Lorenzo, Malaa, Blanke, Weiss, Duke & Jones, Kaivon, Xaatu, and others.** NOTE: Alec said that Huawei music had 30 million songs. That's incorrect. It's actually 50 million **A major shoutout to this week's Artists We're Watching: CITYWLKR (bass house, experimental house) and OKSami.If you want to see the full show notes - complete with links and playlists - head on over to www.beyondthebeats.co/episode-58
Room Service Festival, Soundcloud & Pharrell, Spotify Artist Fundraising, and much more | Ep. 57
EWelcome to Episode 57! Topics include Spotify introducing the Artist Fundraising Pick, Trap Nation x Chill Nation's Room Service Festival, Soundcloud teams up with Pharrel and I Am Other for a new compilation project, why we dislike people who ask for the next DJ in livestream comments, and much more. We also discuss new releases from the likes of Valentino Khan x Ship Wrek, Maya Jane Cole, NYWR, Skrybe, golden child, Duck Sauce, Above & Beyond, and more!A major shoutout to this week's Artists We're Watching: Animadrop (melodic dubstep) and Modus (cyberfunk, future, electronic).If you want to see the full show notes - complete with links and playlists - head on over to www.beyondthebeats.co/episode-57
Special Guest - Lauren from SIDEWALK TALK EDM, Ghost Producers, New Baauer, CRAY, Ticketmaster Refunds, and much more | Ep. 56
EWelcome to Episode 56! This week we had the pleasure of having Lauren from SIDEWALK TALK EDM join us for an episode. We discussed a range of interesting topics: Ghostproducing, how we feel about Ticketmaster's refund policy, the beginnings of Lauren's hit YouTube show, CRAY's hosting of an all LGBTQ virtual festival lineup, and much more. We also discussed brand new tracks from the likes of Bauuer, Jamie XX, GRX, Kaskade, and Duke Dumont.A major shoutout to this week's Artists We're Watching. Samir picked Tokay (Future Bass), Lauren picked Sippy (Sydney bass, Dubstep), Alec picked IMANU (Neuro combined w/tech and half-time). If you want to see the full show notes - complete with links and playlists - head on over to www.beyondthebeats.co/episode-56.
Coachella's 20 Years, Jauz Has EPs in New Genres, Burning Man Cancelled, New Diplo and much more | Ep. 55
EWelcome to Episode 55! Topics include Coachella's 20 years in the desert, Electric Forest in danger of cancelation, Jauz prepping multiple EPs in different genres and much more. We also discuss releases from Diplo, Rezz, Lane 8, Subtronics, Dirty Fun, Rohaan, Kitone, and others.A major shoutout to this week's Artists We're Watching - Buunshin (Dnb); Charles D (techno).If you want to see the full show notes - complete with links and playlists - head on over to www.beyondthebeats.co/episode-55
JOYRYDE's New Album, Digital Mirage, Illenium x Excision, Endless App, Duke Dumont and much more | Ep. 54
EWelcome to Episode 54! Topics include Digital Mirage raising 100s of thousands for charity, a new app called Endless which lets you make music with your friends, EDC Vegas postponed to October and much more. We also discuss fresh tracks from the likes of JOYRYDE, Duke Dumont, Adiidas, Malaa, Voltra and many more.Plus, we introduce the Insider Picks section with Mounika - a trip hop producer from France. We have a lot of EDM industry insiders giving us artist recommendations so we decided to do this occasionally when we really like a suggestion!A major shoutout to this week's Artists We're Watching - In:Most (Liquid Dnb, Dnb); HELLBOUND (house).If you want to see the full show notes - complete with links and playlists - head on over to www.beyondthebeats.co/episode-54
Drew Dapps | Artist Spotlight + Session
EDrew Dapps brings the groove that'll make you want to move with his exclusive mix for Beyond the Beats Sessions. Then we're fortunate enough to dig into things such as his creative process, his fondness for stoicism, tips for keeping yourself in the right vibe and how he accomplished a dream. Tune in to hear all of this and more - welcome to our tenth Artist Spotlight.Follow him on Twitter: @drewdapps; Instagram: @drewdapps. Check out his bio, links and profile on our website: www.beyondthebeats.co/drew-dapps
MrSuicideSheep 10 year anniversary, A Club Livestreaming for 14 days, Digital Mirage Online Festival, New Seven Lions, and much more | Ep. 53
EWelcome to Episode 53! Topics include an Italian Night Club trying to break the record for the longest livestream set, Digital Mirage Online Festival brings trap and electro superstars, MrSuicidesheep's 10 year anniversary. We also discuss fresh releases from the likes of Kygo, Camelphat, Major Lazer, Seven Lions, Nora en Pure, Muvy, Madskies, and Golden Child.A major shoutout to this week's Artists We're Watching: Elaksi (Future Trap), SNEEK (electro).To see the full show notes, go to www.beyondthebeats.co/episode-53
Bandcamp Helps Artists, JOYRYDE's Album Release Date, DJ Instagram Bots, New Fisher, and much more | Ep. 52
EWelcome to Episode 52! Topics include Bandcamp waiving revenue share to help artists out, JOYRYDE's album release date, CRRSD coronavirus cases, and so many awesome DJ live streams. We also discuss fresh releases from the likes of Fisher, Cosmic Gate, Laidback Luke, Nitti Gritti, STUCA, eugene, and Slooze.A major shoutout to this week's Artists We're Watching: HODA (Bassline), Made Up Language (future bass, trap, 90s rock influence).To see the full show notes, go to www.beyondthebeats.co/episode-52
Tyler Lawrence | Artist Spotlight + Session
ETyler Lawrence - BioTyler Lawrence is a producer out of San Francisco, California. He is a multi-instrumentalist who first picked up a guitar in the 5th grade and dreamt of rocking out on stage like classic rock legends Angus Young and Jimmy Page.Although he's been creating music for years, he broke onto the music scene in 2019 after realizing the daily corporate life wasn't fulfilling his itch to create.In pursuit of his true passion, he began studying music once again and has since produced four tracks that have gained the attention of the indie music press and podcasts.Tyler Lawrence is a banker by day and a DJ by night... just an everyday kid with some not so every day dreams. Tyler is an artist who loves to love and lets his passion push him forward, using his drive for creation as an escape from daily life.Follow Tyler on:InstagramTwitterSoundcloud
COVID-19 Continued Impact on EDM, Live Nation Market Cap Crash, New Flume, and much more | Ep. 51
EWelcome to Episode 51! Topics include COVID-19 continuing to affect the EDM scene, Live Nation Stocks Plummet, Deezer gets more exclusive mix deals with artists. We also discuss fresh releases from the likes of TroyBoi, Porter Robinson, Flume, and others.A major shoutout to this week's Artists We're Watching: D'Lion and Fre4nkc (pronounced "Frequency"; genre: DnB).To see the full show notes, go to www.beyondthebeats.co/episode-51
Coronavirus Affects EDM, History of House Music, Chat with Sikora, and more | Ep. 50
EWow, no need to have the full show notes here anymore! We're onto bigger and better things... Check out the full show notes on our website.If you're using a platform that doesn't support links cough cough Spotify, search up www.beyondthebeats.co/episode-50 to see the show notes.Oh and don't forget to follow us on...Instagram: @btb.podFacebookTwitter: @podbtbSoundcloudYou can find our exclusive mixes and Artist We're Watching playlists on Soundcloud and the music mentioned in every episode on our Spotify user account.Thanks for tuning in!
Drink Chuckers, Creamfields Lineup, Disclosure EP, DJ Video Game, Chat with Ekonovah, and more | Ep. 49
EWelcome to Episode 49! Before we summarize this episode, we have a very special announcement to make... our website has finally launched! You can find the full show notes, music playlists, and more at www.beyondthebeats.co.A big shout out to this week's Artists We're Watching: FATE (dark future, bass) and Rohaan (DnB).To check out the full show notes please visit: www.beyondthebeats.co/episode-49
Supreme Turntables, EDC Vegas Lineup, Is the Vinyl Comeback Good? Rezz x Zeds Dead, and much more | Ep. 48
EWelcome to Episode 48! This week's topics include Afrojack's techno alias, EDC Vegas's 2020 lineup, Supreme entering the turntable market, and we debate whether the return of vinyls are a good thing for the music industry. We also talk about new music from the likes of Nostalgix, Qlank,Jax Jones, Dombresky, Charlotte de Witte, Seven Lions, and Rezz x Zeds Dead.A major shoutout to this week's Artists We're Watching: Capshun (trap, trap blend /future) and SAYVRE (trap). Thanks to Colin from FUXWITHIT for putting them on our radar and now subsequently on your radar too.Check out the full show notes by visiting www.beyondthebeats.co/episode-48Lastly, THANK YOU FOR TUNING IN. We couldn't do this without you!
Special Guest Dariel - Founder of Electric Hawk, App for Illegal Raves, Insomniac's Roadmap, Networking Tips and more | Ep. 47
EWelcome to Episode 47! We hope you're ready for a bass-heavy show because we are joined this week by Electric Hawk Founder, Dariel Leiva. It was an absolute pleasure to talk about all things electronic music with him. The topics we covered include Electric Hawk's mission, how to network properly in the music industry, Pasquale Rotella's roadmap for EDC and much more. We also discussed new releases from the likes of MEDUZA, Boys Noize, Blanke, Getter, Black Tiger Sex Machine x ATLiens, and others.A major shoutout to this week's Artists We're Watching: SuperAve, Tre Justice, and BOM.Check out the full show notes by visiting www.beyondthebeats.co/episode-47
Animal Cruelty at a Rave, GriZ Does House Music, Green Day Insults Trap, Made Events x ID&T Partnership, and more | Ep. 46
EWelcome to Episode 46! This week's topics include Green Day making fun of Trap Beats, a new Made Events and TD&T partnership, What So Not taking a break, GriZ produces house track and much more. We also talk about new music from Tyler Lawrence, Allen Mock, NGHTMRE, i_o, GriZ, and others.A major shoutout to this week's Artists We're Watching: Swaylo (deep house, tribal trap); galva (dnb, trap, chill-trap; lots of moods). Check out the full show notes by visiting www.beyondthebeats.co/episode-46
Elon Musk EDM Song, New Porter Robinson, Soundcloud Boosts Revenue, and more | Ep. 45
EWelcome to Episode 45! This week's topics include Elon Musk's first EDM song, Soundcloud is now a $200m + company and DJs share their tips on staying sober at raves. We also discuss new music from Yellow Claw, Arty, Don Diablo, Louis the Child, Porter Robinson, Eliminate and others.A major shoutout to this week's Artists We're Watching: Oakk (bass, trap, old school dubstep); Esofact (future, future bass). Check out the full show notes by visiting www.beyondthebeats.co/episode-45
Calvin Harris' New Sound, JAVAX Exclusive Preview, Ekali's New Album, Streaming Stats, and much more | Ep. 44
EWelcome to Episode 44! This week's topics include Tomorrowland's lineup, Ultra finally signing a contract, how music streaming has exponentially grown and more. We also have the honor of giving an exclusive preview of JAVAX's new song - Turn. We discuss new music from people like Skrybe, Uknew & TYPE3, Jauz, Zeds Dead, Ekali, Calvin Harris's new sound Love Regenerator, and others.A major shoutout to this week's Artists We're Watching - Ghost Dance (techno with electro elements) and Drew Daps (a concoction of deep, minimal, and tech). Check out the full show notes by visiting www.beyondthebeats.co/episode-44
A NEW SEASON BEGINS - Coachella Lineup, Australia Fires, Ultra Miami Update, and more | Ep. 43
EEDM Champions, we're officially back from our season break! Welcome to Episode 43 - there's a lot to catch you up on. We discuss some big things that happened while we away: Coachella's lineup drop, what electronic music artists have done to support Australia during the bushfires, and Ultra Miami's continued drama at Bayfront Park. We also discuss new music from the likes of Coldwall, DWAM, Adiidas, Duke Dumont, ATLiens, Nicky Romero, Steve Aoki, and others.A major shoutout to this week's Artists We're Watching: DirtyFun (house) and KRUDE (house). Check out the full show notes by visiting www.beyondthebeats.co/episode-43
Uknew | Artist Spotlight + Session
EFollow Uknew on...Instagram (@itsuknew)Twitter(@itsuknew)Facebook (@itsuknew)SpotifySoundcloudAbout UknewA figure in the Las Vegas Electronic community for over 10 years, Uknew currently works as a house Producer / DJ in Las Vegas, Nevada. Perhaps most known for hitting gold in 2018 with his original track "Oh Baby," he is a veteran with a wide variety of experience, having support from big name producers / DJs such as Jauz, Botnek, Alison Wonderland and many more. Uknew has also landed tracks on legendary labels such as WorldFamousHQ, House Views & Brooklynfire.
Season Finale - Should Openers Play Bangers, Justice Department vs Live Nation, Four Tet Remixing Skrillex, #bansunburn, and more | Ep. 42
EWelcome to Episode 42 - the last episode of Season 1!! We want to thank all of our listeners- whether OG or new - for continuing to support this podcast. It means the absolute world to us. We will be back in January 2020 after the holidays with Season 2. We promise you - there's so much coming in 2020. This week's topics include whether openers should go hard in their sets, #bansunburn, and legal action from the Justice apartment against Live Nation. We also discuss new music the likes of Voltra, Saint Punk, and Coldwall, Oliver Heldens, Four Tet, SIDEPIECE, and others.Check out the full show notes by visiting www.beyondthebeats.co/episode-42
Electric Forest Lineup Controversy, AI Producing EDM, Fake Tickets Resellers, and more | Ep. 41
EFollow us on Instagram: @btb.pod, Facebook, Twitter: @podbtb, and SoundcloudAnd make sure to check out our playlists which contain all the music we mention! You can find the music by episode on our Spotify user profile and all the Artists We're Watching on our SoundcloudOn RepeatSamir: Alesso - In the MiddleNew Music from Artists We’re WatchingVoliik - DisseverInzo - AngstSocial Kid, LYRA - Trust MeLyra's SpotifyNew MusicJason Ross, Seven Lions - Known before YouRezz, Yultron - Hell on EarthANNA - Galactic HighwaysSteve Aoki, Sting, Shaed - 2 In A MillionNews & CultureE-Forest Lineup controversy - people have mixed feelings about it?EForest is completely sold outCommunity question/topic - thanks to @bedfo017 for sending this in: What’s going on with the fake ticket resellers? We discuss this!How will music be produced in the future? Especially with the rise of AI?Amazon announces launch of AWS Deepcomposer"AWS DeepComposer is the world’s first musical keyboard powered by machine learning to enable developers of all skill levels to learn Generative AI while creating original music outputs. DeepComposer consists of a USB keyboard that connects to the developer’s computer, and the DeepComposer service, accessed through the AWS Management Console. DeepComposer includes tutorials, sample code, and training data that can be used to start building generative models."Anti - Plur MomentArticles with misleading titles/headers designed to get you to click on them...What Are We Listening To?Apashe ft. Geoffroy - DistanceThe Chainsmokers, Kygo - FamilyArtists We’re WatchingAlec: KarameL // Soundcloud // Instagram // Akira - Hope That Its You (KarameL Remix) (track)Samir : MSFT // Soundcloud // Instagram // not my birthday (track)
The Grammys, Are DJ Fees Killing Nightlife, Ultra Miami Phase One, and more | Ep. 40
EOn RepeatAlec: Skazi - Brothers (psy-trance!)New Music from Artists We’re WatchingTrip Trop - Jungle WarKoos - Mo FoNew Musicdeadmau5 - CoastedRL Grime, Juelz - FormulaGorgon City - Roped InMat Zo - GamesGlass Animals - Tokyo Drift (feat. Denzel Curry)Been gone for two yearsNews & CultureUltra Music Festival drops phase one of their lineupGrammy nominees announcedSky high Dj fees ruining nightlife?Anti - Plur MomentPeople who argue with you about identifying genres. Discussion is fine, but arguing is just lame.What Are We Listening To?Illenium, Ekali - Hard to Say Goodbye (feat. Chloe Angelides)i_o - Rave 444Artists We’re WatchingAlec: Keiden // Soundcloud // Instagram // GHOSTS (track)Samir : Inadze // Soundcloud // Instagram // Miles (track)
Skrybe | Artist Spotlight + Session
EFollow Skrybe on Instagram (@skrybemusic), Facebook Soundcloud, Spotify and YouTube!
Did the EDM Bubble Burst? Madeon's New Album, Top 100 Clubs in the World, Special Guest Kevin Bhatia from UTA, and much more | Ep. 39
EWelcome to Episode 39! This week's topics include whether the EDM bubble has burst, the Top 100 Clubs in the World, who the visual artists are behind the biggest names in EDM, and much more. We also had the honor of speaking to Kevin Bhatia - Business Affairs Lawyer at United Talent Agency (UTA). Topics include tips to Artists who are trying to make it, describes how contracts between venues and artists are done, and all the details about what goes on behind the scenes in EDM from a business perspective.We also chat about new music from the likes of Wenzday, Coastal, Chris Lake x Solardo, Deadmau5, MK x Sonny Fodera, and Dillon Nathaniel, Madeon, GriZ, and others.A major shoutout to this week's Artists We're Watching: Gaba (house) and Muvy (big room trance). Check out the full show notes by visiting www.beyondthebeats.co/episode-39
Datsik's Apology Reaction, The Fall of the Berlin Wall and Rise of Techno, A Chat with Deanna - Founder & CEO of Beyond Dope, and more | Ep. 38
EWelcome to Episode 38! This week's topics include Alec's experience seeing Chris Lorenzo in San Francisco, our thoughts on Datsik's apology, and how the fall of the Berlin Wall created Berlin's famed techno scene. We also had the honor of speaking with Deanna - the Founder and CEO of Beyond Dope. She delves into the amazing work that Beyond Dope is doing for raising awareness around addiction problems, harm reduction strategies, and moderation training. We discuss new music from the likes of Talkre, Koos, Vily Vinilo, Camelphat, Louis the Child, Bonnie x Clyde, Nora En Pure Remix Jacknife x Elvis Brown, and others.A major shoutout to this week's Artists We're Watching: Newtone (Bass house, house), and Ascent (bass). Check out the full show notes by visiting www.beyondthebeats.co/episode-38
Special Guest Colin Vlasak - Cofounder of FUXWITHIT - RL Grime Halloween 8 Mix, New Quix EP, UK Police Allow a 12 Hour Rave, Rezz x Malaa, and more | Ep. 37
EWelcome to Episode 37! This week we had the absolute honor of having the one and only Colin Vlasak on the show. Colin is the founder of FUXWITHIT - a pioneer in cultivating and spreading the sounds of the underground trap scene. Topics include Colin's background, how the underground is thriving, RL Grime's Halloween 8 mix, police allowing an illegal rave in the UK, and more. New music from Herobust, Louis the Child, Rezz x Malaa, Getter, Boombox Cartel, Quix, Noizu, YVNG Jalapeno, and others.A major shoutout to this week's Artists We're Watching: anti (trap - mentioned by Colin); DWAM (trap - mentioned by Samir); Algo (Dubstep - mentioned by Alec).Check out the full show notes by visiting www.beyondthebeats.co/episode-37
Brexit's effect on EDM, Ganja White Night's New Album, London's First Accessible Rave, Voltra, Wenzday, and much more | Ep. 36
EWelcome to Episode 36! Topics include Avicci's father's CBS special, Brexit's (already) impact on DJs, why Samir dislikes people who diss artists while they're performing, and more. We also discuss fresh releases from the likes of Duke & Jones, Brohug, Wilkinson, Ekali, Galantis, Ganja White Night, Zhu, and others.A major shoutout to this week's Artists We're Watching: Voltra (Dubstep, hybrid trap) and Wenzday (bass house).Check out the full show notes by visiting www.beyondthebeats.co/episode-36
Top 100 DJs, G-Code SF Interview, ITunes Hurting DJs, Mr Carmack, and more | Ep. 35
EFollow us on Instagram:@btb.pod, Facebook, Twitter: @podbtb, and SoundcloudNew Music from Artists We’re WatchingNostalgix - OG Sins EPToMix - 150 Gold DiggerNew MusicBrohug - ScorpionUMEK - Vigilance EPTurno, Kanine - PolarityYehme2, Wuki - Throw ItMr. Carmack - Invisible MotionsSlushii, Dion Timmer - Test MeSpace Laces - D.A.W.News & CultureBig shoutout to Javax for his Printworks gig that just happened this past weekend.DJ Mag Announces Top 100 DJsCommunity Poll - Who do you think should be the number one DJ on this list? Tweet at us @podbtb, we will also be putting up an instagram poll so follow us at btb.podWith ITunes gone, how does that affect DJs?Second article about itInstead of the iTunes application, Apple has decided to curate three separate apps - Apple Music, Apple Podcasts, and Apple TV.According to MixMag’s Devyn White: “Apple Music fails to incorporate XML file support, an organizational component, which originally made it simple for DJs to transfer data from iTunes to applications such as Rekordbox and Traktor.”Without this file support, tracks won't automatically stay organized in set playlists when imported into these applications.Serato and Traktor are already releasing beta versions of software to deal with this, no word yet from Rekordbox.Alec went to see Bijou at Audio; caught up with one of the openers - SF local, DJ BAKR (pronounced “Baker”) and his G-Code squad.Anti - Plur MomentPeople filming the entirety of a performance then getting annoyed when you get into their shot…What Are We Listening To?Madeon - Be FineTchami - Rainforest (Valentino Khan Remix)Artists We’re WatchingAlec: LP Giobbi // Soundcloud // Instagram // Dejala Pasar (track)Reccomended by AkkiTech House/HouseHas an educational platform called FEMMEHOUSE - addresses the under-representation in the electronic music industryAlso has her own fashion lineHelps run Sofi Tukker’s Animal Talk label]Cookout Mix](https://soundcloud.com/lpgiobbi/the-cookout-mix)Samir: Lionclad // Soundcloud // Instagram // Injection (track)
Zedd Gets Banned From China, Eco-friendly Raving, Chris Lorenzo's New Album, and more | Ep. 34
EFollow us on Instagram:@btb.pod, Facebook, Twitter: @podbtb, and SoundcloudOn RepeatAlec: Dom Dolla - San FrandiscoNew Music from Artists We’re WatchingBLVD - Game DayTyler Lawrence - CirclesAdiidas, MeSo - EerieNew MusicArmin Van Buuren, Cimo Frankel - All Comes DownJauz - Get to MeGhastly, Brohug - Get DownBlack Tiger Sex Machine, YOOKiE - SpidersPEEKABOO, Calcium - HANDS UP!News & CultureZedd is banned from China after liking South Park tweetSouth Park banned for their tweetThen Zedd is banned for liking South Park's tweetSouth Park responds to their banDecadence Arizona drops their lineupFifa 20 has multiple EDM artists in their soundtrackDon DiabloFlumeAlison WonderlandDisclosureKaskadeLouis the ChildSan HoloWolfgang GartnerZeds Dead x Jauz (lights go down song)Environmental responsibilities and music festivalsShambala also takes its carbon footprint seriouslyThey've partnered with a company called Energy Revolution. A not-for-profit organization that aims to tackle one of the largest portions of a festival’s carbon footprint – audience travel.They have a travel calculator on its website that works out much you would need to donate to renewable energy schemes to balance out your journey to and from a festival.Lots of other non-profits looking to help festivals be more eco-friendlyA Greener Festival - helps festivals and events around the world reach their green goals through a combination of sustainability training, discussion, and its celebrated Greener Festival Awards scheme, are also working to make the industry more sustainable.They also provide festivals with feedbackAnti - Plur MomentAlec: When a girl aggressively told me to get off my phone assuming that I was texting when I was actually making notes about the DJ’s set in order to talk to him...What Are We Listening To?Chris Lorenzo - Late CheckoutMEDUZA, Goodboys, Becky Hill - Lose ControlArtists We’re WatchingAlec: SHIZUO // Soundcloud // Instagram // Crywolf - Athetosis (SHIZUO Remix) (track)SHIZUO's name could be from a character of the same name in the anime show "Durarara!!!".Samir : anbuu // Soundcloud // Instagram // Frequencies (track)
Jack U Return, H<3art Beats NYC Interview, Lost Lands, Pryda, It's Still Not Butter, and more | Ep. 33
EFollow us on Instagram:@btb.pod, Facebook, Twitter: @podbtb, and SoundcloudOn RepeatSamir: Pryda - Project PrayerNew MusicJOYRYDE - SELECTA 19Big Gigantic- Where I Wanna BeSteve Aoki, Will Sparks - Send ItChirs Lorenzo, The Streets - Take Me As I AmNews & CultureLost Lands Just HappenedFloss announced after his set that he is taking a touring break after his two Halloween showsIllenium and Excision dropped an unreleased collab during their setAlison Wonderland is doing a 7 stop warehouse tourIs Jack U coming back?Our chat with Ashlyn, Damask, Joey from HFacebookInstagramEmail themAnti - Plur MomentRidiculously long linesWhat Are We Listening To?Dillon Francis - Still Not ButterPryda - Pryda 15 Vol IIIArtists We’re WatchingAlec: Adiidas // Soundcloud // Instagram // A Grey (track)Proppa : // Soundcloud // Instagram // PBS (track)
JAVAX | Artist Spotlight + Session
EFollow JAVAX on Instagram (@iamjavax); Soundcloud; Facebook; and Spotify.October 19th - JAVAX at Printworks, LondonFollow Beyond the Beats on Instagram:@btb.pod, Facebook, Twitter: @podbtb, and Soundcloud
Jax Jones in SF, Illenium in NYC, San Frandisco, Noisia Splitting up, Creepers at Clubs, and more | Ep. 32
EIf you like the show, you can follow us on Instagram - @btb.pod, Facebook, Twitter - @podbtb, and Soundcloud!On RepeatAlec: Walker & Royce, VNNSA - The BiznessNew Music from Artists We’re WatchingKoos - MagmaRachel’s AWW last week, Kaivon - Transformation EPColdwall - ImplicataNew MusicParty Favor, Nonsens - GasolineBoombox Cartel - WIP (Chris Lorenzo remix)Dillon Francis, TV Noise, Big Freedia - BawdyDom Dolla - San FrandiscoArmin Van Buuren, Inner City - It Could BeBen Bohmer, Nils Hoffman, Malou - BreathingNews & CultureAlec goes to Jax Jones in SFSamir goes to Illenium at MSG and Odd Mob at Schimanski (hosted by Lunar Lounge \Aazure) Met Illenium’s agent Guy.Talked to DabinMet Matt Medved (founder of Billboard Dance, Editor in Chief of Spin)Talked to Odd Mob about the end of his first North American TourEDC Vegas 2020 is completely sold outTomorrowland Winter phase one lineup announcedNoisia splitting at the end of 2020Anti - Plur MomentSamir: People who dance up on you and won’t leave you alone….What Are We Listening To?Gorgon City, Gryffin, AlunaGeorge - BaggageSIDEPIECE - Wanna See YouArtists We’re WatchingAlec: Qlank // Soundcloud // Instagram // Eliminate - Them ft. Virus Syndicate (Qlank Flip) (track)Samir: FREYER // Soundcloud // Instagram // Consequence (track)Label signed: Gold Digger, Noir Sur Blanc, House Views, 2-Dutch, PLAYBOXFrom Rome, Italy
Special Guest Rachel Narozniak from Dancing Astronaut; Black Coffee x Usher, Area 51 Rave Update, $10 Billion industry, and more | Ep. 31
EFollow us on Instagram - @btb.pod, Facebook, Twitter - @podbtb, and SoundcloudOn Repeat:Our special guest has the honor of choosing this week's On Repeat track.Rachel: Petit Biscuit - We Were Young (DROELOE remix)About Rachel NarozniakBased out of New Jersey, Rachel Narozniak is a Senior Editor & Writer for the electronic music news outlet, Dancing Astronaut.You can find her latest interview/article about Ezoo hereNew Music:Jauz, Zeds Dead - Shake3LAU - Miss Me MoreDimitri Vegas, Like Mike, Bassjackers, D’Angello & Francis - The FlightSub Focus, Wilkinson - IlluminateHeadhunterz - HomeEli Brown - 92 ThingInside the Industry with Rachel NarozniakShe discusses some noteworthy festival cancelations. Here's what she talked about:1) Woodstock 50Per Billboard: festival was cancelled due to concerns about the capacity of the festival, permit issues [festival reportedly did not obtain a mass gathering permit from the NY State Dept. of Health, per Rolling Stone, and site readiness.You would imagine that for the most part, these 3 areas of concern could have been addressed before a lineup is announced. This was an example of operational issues that was smack in the center of the public eye given the stature of the Woodstock name.2) Super Mega Ultra Giant MDBP FestivalKodak Black dropped from the lineup (on June 7th). The organizers didn’t cite the specific circumstances around why he did.3) Ultra 2019’s try at Key Biscayne; now back to Bayfront ParkRachel: Media portrayal of this move: has this been great press for Ultra in that it’s really foregrounded the festival, or has this whole saga detracted from Ultra’s reputation for meticulousness?4) Electric ZooHer thoughts on it becoming NYC's biggest EDM festival.Specialized News & CultureRachel, Samir and Alec discuss a broad array of topics.Alec's Update on Alienstock... Is it canceled! Or is it not?! Very confusing series of events that led to miscommunication and false reports… here’s what happenedOriginally, Matty Roberts - the creator of the viral Area 51 group - teamed up with Connie West - the owner of the Little A'Le'Inn in Rachel - to put on the controversial Alienstock festivalOn Sept. 9th, Matty Roberts decided to break ties with Connie West and the Alienstock festival in order to move it to a “safe, clean, secure area in downtown Las Vegas”; he also said “We are not interested in, nor will we tolerate any involvement in a FYREFEST 2.0. We foresee a possible humanitarian disaster in the works, and we can’t participate in any capacity at this point.” Link to articleNow with a new partner - Frank DiMaggio - Matty has renamed his festival “Area 51 Celebration” and has secured a new lineup + sponsorship from Bud Light.National outlets such as Vice and Buzzfeed took Matty’s statement and new festival to mean that Alienstock was canceled...NOW HERE’S THE TWIST...Connie West is STILL PUTTING on Alien Stock outside the town of Rachel, NevadaIn fact, she already has signed agreements (verified by 13 Investigates) for over 100 portable toilets, security and first responders. She’s also announced 20 bands and 2 comedians to the lineup.The new website for Connie West’s Alienstock is, Alien Stock Parking. You buy tickets there.The original Alienstock website redirects you to Matty Robert’s new event, Area 51 celebration. It’s free with RSVP.Swedish House Mafia rolls out an all access pass to all their shows, merch, and other special eventsAre they taking their comeback too far?Music industry (in general) expected to break $10 billion for the first time since 2007Fueled by streaming platformsVinyl sales will outsell CDs by year endSource info from RIAAWhat Are We Listening To?Flux Pavilion, What So Not, The Chain Gang of 1974 - 20:25Black Coffee, Usher - LaLaLaArtists We’re WatchingRachel: Kaivon // Soundcloud // Instagram // First Breath (track)First EP coming out on Deadbeats on Sept. 20, “Transformation”Alec: Tenebrax // Soundcloud // Instagram // Swarm - Breathe (Tenebrax remix) (track)From Moscow, RussiaMidtempo, bass musicSamir: ALRT // Soundcloud // Instagram // Pushin’ On (track)
EZoo 2019 Review, Eric Prydz NYC, Backstreet Boys x Steve Aoki, Jax Jones, Excision x Wooli, and much more | Ep. 30
EFollow Beyond the Beats on Instagram:@btb.pod, Facebook, Twitter: @podbtb, and SoundcloudOn RepeatAlec: Chase & Status - HeaterNew Music from Artists We’re WatchingAkki - She Doesn’t KnowVoliik - ReanimateCoastal - DawnRelique & IDE-K - Mama’s AddictionNew MusicAlesso, SUMR CAMP - In the MiddleArty - Find YouAudien - BuzzingThe Bloody Beetroots, ZHU - ZoningSlushii - Watch Yo BackWalker & Royce, VNSSA - Rave GraveSteve Aoki, Backstreet Boys - Let It Be MeSome more context on the songKlangkarussell - ComorosNews & CultureElectric Zoo RecapThe GoodMainstage production was really stepped up, the stage looked amazingReally stepped up the fireworksGreat after partiesThe vibesDog Blood, Nora En Pure, Kyle Watson, Dombresky, Kill the Noise, KaskadeThe BadPoor crowd planning for Seven Lions (he was on the smallest stage and drew a crowd that was much too big for itSound bleed between stagesHot temperature in the AMF stageCrowd at Prydz after partyThe UglyWater lines were atrocious as discussed last week on Anti-PlurAccounts of security doing incredibly invasive searchesEric Prydz bringing HOLO to NYCAvicii Tribute Concert to raise money for mental health awarenessExcision and Wooli announce an EPAnti - Plur MomentPeople who try to use PLUR to get free stuff…What Are We Listening To?Jax Jones - SnacksDisciple label... Infekt, Dodge & Fuski, 12th Planet, Virus Syndicate, Terravita, Dirtyphonics, Phaseone, Modestep, Virtual Riot, Eliminate, Barely Alive, Fox Stevenson, SampliFire, Myro, Oliverse, Bandlez, Chibs, MVRDA - We Don’t PlayArtists We’re WatchingAlec: ToMix // Soundcloud // Instagram // ToMix, Ekonovah - Coffee (track)A Noir Sur Blanc release1700 followers on Soundcloud; 15k on Spotify (this has jumped up since I last saw his Spotify).22 years old; From Tel Aviv, Israel; in 2013 he actually was producing psy-trance - a project called ToMix & Genish”. It was only in 2017 that he started producing house music.Has had a release on Confession (To the Rhythm) and other great house labels such as Gold Digger and House Views.Samir: Vily Vinilo // Soundcloud // Instagram // Bloody Tears (track)From Liverpool.Has a lot of range.This track has some fantastic layers in it, some slight hints of Acid in here which keeps it interesting.
Samir goes to EZoo 2019, Swedish House Mafia damages a stage, Groove Cruise Miami, Skrillex's x TY Dolla $ign, and much more | Ep. 29
EFollow Beyond the Beats on Instagram:@btb.pod, Facebook, Twitter: @podbtb, and Soundcloud On Repeat Samir: Meduza - Piece of Your Heart (Alok Remix) New Music from Artists We’re Watching Koos - Switch Up Party Favor - Reach For Me(Duke & Jones Remix) New Music Dillon Francis - GO OFF (Nuthin 2 it) Seven Lions, Excision, Wooli (with Dylan Matthews) - Another Me Chris Lorenzo - Every Morning ANNA, Miss Kittin - Forever Ravers Habstrakt - The One News & Culture Samir Ezoo Recap Swedish House Mafia’s pyrotechnics caused 4million pounds of damage at Creamfields Here's a video. You can see the pyros at around the 56 minute mark Apparently their set-up is so intense that they had to shut the stage down for a full day before to set up Interesting article about how day time parties are ‘better’ than night-time ones Are they becoming more popular? The author thinks so Meterama Gaming + Music Festival cancelled Had Marshmello, Alan Walker, Snoop Dog; the gamer “Ninja” Abruptly canceled due to low ticket sales apparently Groove Cruise Miami announce headliners Website link Insomniac now has ownership in Miami’s famous club Space Anti - Plur Moment Samir: Water setup at EZoo What Are We Listening To? Skrillex, Boys Noize, TY Dolla Sign - Midnight Hour Inzo - Multiverse EP Artists We’re Watching Alec: Talkre // Soundcloud // Instagram // Cold One (track) A style of dnb called Techstep Samir : Who.am.i. // Soundcloud // No Insta! // Drop The Bass(track)
Alison Wonderland Takes Time Off, Space Yacht SF, Drezo, Blossom, Weather Reactive Playlist, and more | Ep. 28
EFollow Beyond the Beats on Instagram:@btb.pod, Facebook, Twitter: @podbtb, and Soundcloud On Repeat Alec: Jax Jones - Harder (KC Lights 6am Remix) New Music from Artists We’re Watching AKIRA - I AM AKIRA, THIS IS MY WORLD. New Music Unlike Pluto - Stay and Decay Aviici - Heaven (David Guetta & MORTEN remix) JOYRYDE - MADDEN UZ - Bang Bang Oski - Fuccapop Seven Lions & MitiS Feat. RBBTS - Break the Silence 3lau, DNMO - Falling News & Culture Space Yacht ft. Drezo at 1015 Folsom, SF. Space Yacht’s first time in SF - they are SoCal Drezo and Blossom’s first time in SF I got a chance to interview Blossom for a quick soundbite. Tycho launches a new web app - Forecast - that creates a playlist for you based on your local weather A cool innovative way to promote his new album Weather It integrates with Apple Music and Spotify For a more technical explanation of how Lee Martin - the designer - and Tycho did this, click here. Josh Pan is starting his own streaming service Link to the website to join the mailing list Alison Wonderland cancels her European tour - cites mental health reasons Skrillex opens up music production school in South Africa in association with Bridges for Music Anti - Plur Moment Samir: EDM blogs posting articles that have nothing to do with EDM... What Are We Listening To? NGHTMRE x Zhu (feat.Kidd Keem) - Man’s First Inhibition Deathpact had his/her world debut at Shambala His/her first show EVER! The whole set is now available on Soundcloud. This is Alec’s FIRST SPEECHLESS Artists We’re Watching Alec: Krooner // Soundcloud // Instagram // Coward (track) Samir : BLVD // Soundcloud // Instagram // Crowd Control(track)
Episode 27: Illenium's New Album, Area 51 Rave, Skrillex x Boys Noise Leak, EDC Orlando, and more
EFollow Beyond the Beats on Instagram:@btb.pod, Facebook, Twitter: @podbtb, and Soundcloud On Repeat Samir: Daft Punk - Doin’ It Right (K?D Remix) New Music from Artists We’re Watching Quix - Guiding Light (Javax Flip) Autograf & WYNNE - Test the Waters VOWED - Close Your Eyes (Pretence Remix) Allen Mock x ELEX - Olympus New Music Martin Garrix feat. Bonn - Home Gorgon City + MK - There For You Oski & TYNAN - Titan Hardwell - Retrograde Jauz, DNMO - Thunder News & Culture A$AP Rocky found guilty of assault - given a 2 year suspended sentence by Stockholm police Suspended sentence means that so long as he doesn’t commit a crime within the two-year period, he will avoid jail time. Timeline of events link New Skrillex, Boys Noise, Ty Dolla $ign song leaks early by Beatport Rezz x Malaa collab is in the works EDC Orlando drops a RIDICULOUS lineup Shambhala just happened and it looked incredible No alcohol allowed at all (not even sold) Testers on site - people to help those who are going through a tough trip You can take a dip in their creek that runs through the farm Viral Storm Area 51 FB group now has a spin-off festival called “Alienstock” in the works, but could it be a disaster? Created by Matty Roberts - the person responsible for the viral “Storm Area 51” Facebook event which turned out to be a satirical event/page Rachel Nevada is where Alienstock is supposed to take place - website link Supposed to take place Sept 20-22. It’s a town of only 100 people! No gas within 50 miles. Locals say that people should NOT come and that residents will step up to protect their property if they do. Apparently the organizers have NOT requested a permit to hold the event on federal public land - something that they would need should the festival expand beyond private property. The organizers are purportedly putting together a lineup mostly of EDM artists. However, the town of Rachel warns that a ‘dubious group’ is taking control of the event. The rock-group Willy Savage is the only confirmed attending artist Anti - Plur Moment Samir: Sexist remarks - Example: https://clips.twitch.tv/EphemeralCrispyCourgetteCoolStoryBob What Are We Listening To? Dillon Nathaniel - Obessions EP Illenium - ASCENED Artists We’re Watching Alec: Apriskah // Soundcloud // Instagram // Spiral (track) Samir : Wolf-e-Wolf // Soundcloud // Instagram // Sine Language (track)
Electric Zoo Festival 2019 Special! | Ep. 26
EFollow us on Instagram:@btb.pod, Facebook, Twitter: @podbtb, and Soundcloud Electric Zoo: Around the Island On Repeat Alec: Matroda - What Happened New Music Alison Wonderland + Quix - Time Anti Up - Right Now Skrillex, Ludmilla, Ty Dolla $ign - Malokera Around the Island Friday (kicks off at 3 pm EST) All My Friends Stage (Destructo’s stage) Popular Act: Malaa Up and Comers:Mime Must See: Golf Clap Track played: Mime - Voices Hilltop Arena Popular Act: Excision Up and Comers: Mark the Beast Must See: Ganja White Night Tracks played: Mark the Beast - Go Back w/ Figure; Ganja White Night - Flava Riverside Popular Act: 4B Up and Comers: [Tails](https://soundcloud.com/tailsxbeats] Must See: Getter Tracks played: Tails - Skeleton w/ inverness; Getter - Ham Sandwich Mainstage Popular Act: Diplo Up and Comers:Bijou Must See: Kaskade Tracks played: Bijou - Touch Me; Kaskade - Never Sleep Alone Saturday (kicks off at 1 pm EST) All My Friends Stage (Destructo’s stage) Popular Act: Anti Up Up and Comers: Gerry Gonza Must See: Volac b2b Phlegmatic Dogs Tracks played: Gerry Gonza - Make My Eyes Roll Back; Phlegmatic Dogs - Keepmastik Mainstage Popular Act: Zedd Up and Comers: Kream Must See: Benny Benassi Tracks played: Benny Benassi - 2 My House (w/ Chris Nasty); Kream - Ain’t Thinking About You Riverside Popular Act: Flux Pavillion Up and Comers: Minesweepa Must See: Bear Grillz Tracks played: Bear Grillz - Demons; Anxious Hilltop Arena Popular Act: Eric Prydz OR Cristoph Up and Comers: Ben Bohmer (live show) Must See: Eric Prydz Tracks played: Ben Bohmer - After Earth; Pryda - Power Drive Sunday (starts at 1 pm EST) All My Friends Popular Act: Camelphat Up and Comers: Noizu Must See: Noizu Tracks played: Noizu x Malaa - Music Sounds Better with You; Noizu - Jungle Hilltop Arena Popular Act: NGHTMRE b2b Slander Up and Comers: Lick Must See: 1788-L Track played: 1788-L - Wicked w/ Josh Pan; Lick - No Way Riverside Popular Act: Seven Lions Up and Comers: Wooli Must See: Kill the Noise Tracks played: Wooli - Island; Kill the Noise - Don’t Give Up on Me Mainstage Popular Act: Armin Van Buuren Up and Comers: Midnight Kids Must See: Dog Blood (Skrillex x Boys Noize) Tracks played: Porter Robinson - Say My Name (Midnight Kids); Dog Blood - Kokoe Artist We’re Watching Samir: Nitepunk from Brooklyn, NY // Soundcloud // Instagram // IWe Go Back (track) Alec: Thorns // Soundcloud // Instagram // Thorns x Luceo - Back (track)

Tomorrowland Recap, Illenium's New Album, First DJ Set in Space, New Music, and much more | Ep. 25
Follow us on Instagram:@btb.pod, Facebook, Twitter: @podbtb, and SoundcloudOn RepeatBesides Natasha Bedingfield’s Unwritten...Samir: Chris Lake - Stay With MeNew Music from Artists We’re WatchingDuke Dumont - Need U (100%) (Trip Trop Twist)New MusicDillion Francis, Alison Wonderland - Lost My Mind NGHTMRE RemixEptic x Dillon Francis - Let it GoAfrojack - Bass is Kickingi_o - Possession EPPryda 15 Vol IIIllenium (with Foy Vance) - BloodFlume - Quits EPNews & CultureSamir saw Drezo last weekend. Talk to one of the openers - Kitty Pack.Moonrise lineupTomorrowland Recap:Was Swedish House Mafia supposed to close? Gareth Emery says soInsane stagesKiller lineupsFreedom stage collapsed on weekend 2 so no Eric Prydz Holosphere for W2A$AP Rocky released from jail in Sweden, pending verdict.Italian astronaut Luca Parmitano will be Deejaying IN SPACE on Aug 13First person ever to (obviously)Illenium released tracklist for next albumWoodstock 50 finally throws in the towelFive Islands Festival releases 2019 lineup; websiteOne of the first major festivals to be held in the Middle EastIn Lebanon mountains, at MZAAR SKI RESORT, KFARDEBIAN, LEBANON.1300 metres elevation which is ~ 4265.092 ft high.Music, art and camping festivalStarts August 10thAnti - Plur MomentAlec - Mau5trap documentary - looks cool af - is only available on Tidal… sign of over commercialization of electronic music?What Are We Listening To?Knife Party - Lost Souls EPIdris Elba - On LifeArtists We’re WatchingAlec: NADDA // Soundcloud // Instagram // NADDA x AMBERGALE Faithless Monk (track)Samir : ORB // Soundcloud // Instagram // 360 Feeling (track)

Coldwall | Artist Spotlight + Session
EColdwall's LinksSoundcloud //Instagram //Twitter //Facebook //SpotifyAbout ColdwallSerbian born and Canadian raised, Coldwall’s early interest for music was always apparent. The progressive and cinematic nature of his music can be traced back to the very beginning - learning how to play the piano by studying movie and video game soundtracks. He nurtured his passion throughout the years and started producing Electronic Music after hearing Avicii’s “Levels” while traveling in Australia.His debut EP titled “Risen” came out in the summer of 2018. Showcasing a wide range of genres, each of the four tracks tells a different story, taking the listener on a moving journey. His mantra “Digital Sounds. Human Feelings.” has been at the forefront of his production style, treating EDM as a platform for expression and emotional therapy.Recently his flips dubbed “Corruptions” have garnered a lot of attention on Soundcloud gaining recognition from G-house pioneers like Dr. Fresch and BIJOU. Gritty basslines and swelling chord progressions combine to offer his fresh perspective on modern classics.His live performances aim to look past genres and instead bring audiences through an exploration of digital sounds and human feelings. With a brand new EP on the way, one thing is for certain, the Corruption is spreading...Follow Beyond the Beats on Instagram:@btb.pod, Facebook, Twitter: @podbtb, and Soundcloud

Ultra Finally Finds Its Home, Rezz Drops a New EP, Skrillex Returns, Illenium x The Chainsmokers, Acid House Documentary, and much more | Ep. 24
EYou can follow us on Instagram @btb.pod, Twitter, Facebook, and/or email [email protected] for any feedback, enquiries, or just to chat!On RepeatAlec: Liu - Nave EspacialAnother big Brazilian DJ/producer!New Music from Artists We’re WatchingSkrybe ft. Shae - Shadow and A RuinUknew - Fundamentals Vol. 2New MusicIllenium, The Chainsmokers - TakeawayRezz - Beyond the Senses EPHot Since 82 - 8-track LPAbove and Beyond, Seven Lions - See The End ft. Opposite The OtherW&W & 3 Are Legend - KhaleesiNews & CultureUltra is back at Bayfront Park with some conditionsRezz releases EP in virtual realitySeismic Dance Event releases a RIDICULOUS LINEUPNumark releases Numark ScratchDJ Snake b2b Malaa announced to close the pink tent at Hard SummerA new documentary exploring acid house’s impact on 80’s Britain is out August 2nd on BBC FourAnti - Plur MomentAlec - I'm back with the Anti-Plur! This week, I rant about how venues need to take better care of their equipment/tech.What Are We Listening To?DJ Snake - Carte BlancheSkrillex - Show Tracks EPArtists We’re WatchingSamir: RemK // Soundcloud // Instagram // RemK - Flip It (track)Alec: Banza // Soundcloud // Instagram // Blow Your Mind His song with Paskal supported by Malaa, Tchami.Banza's other song Guarana (track)

Swedish House Mafia Collab, Marshmello's New Album, Woodstock, Ultra Europe Livestream, and more | Ep. 23
EYou can follow us on Instagram @btb.pod, Twitter, Facebook, and/or email [email protected] for any feedback, enquiries, or just to chat!On RepeatSamir: Whethan - TogetherNew Music from Artists We’re WatchingEllie Goulding - Lights (Voliik Remix)Uknew - Up & DownNostalgix x Malikai Motion - Pourin ShotsPretence - Show No FearNew MusicEkali - Runaway ft. Reo CragunEd Sheeran (feat. Skrillex) - Way To Break My HeartG Jones & Eprom - daemon VeilAdventure Club & QUIX - Life Long after Death(feat. badXchannels)Armin van Buuren, Avian Grays, Jordan Shaw - Something RealBoris Brejcha - Gravity (feat. Laura Korinth)News & CultureIMS Ibiza 2019 - Part 5Woodstock 50 still facing logistical nightmaresSwedish House Mafia hints at A$AP Rocky collabForbes lists The Chainsmokers, Marshmello, and Calvin Harris in list of highest paid entertainers of 2019Anti - Plur MomentUltra Europe live stream cutting Alesso’s set short. They even tweeted to tune into the live stream and then a minute later decided to cut it.What Are We Listening To?Marshmello - Joytime IIIJauz - Don’t Leave MeArtists We’re WatchingAlec: DiMe // Soundcloud // Instagram // Last Corner (track)Samir: Boy in Nature // Soundcloud // Instagram // Hoax (track)

Martin Garrix is Back, Knife Party, Chase & Status Returns, IMS Ibiza Pt. 4, Bass Boosted Youtube Videos Suck, and more | Ep. 22
EYou can follow us on Instagram @btb.pod, Twitter, Facebook, and/or email [email protected] for any feedback, enquiries, or just to chat!On RepeatAlec’s song that’s stuck On Repeat for this week: Zeds Dead - Stars TonightNew Music from Artists We’re WatchingSMACK & CROSSNADERS - Bring It BackNuBass - Pizza PlanetNew MusicBijou - Floetry feat. Ro RansomTimmy Trumpet & Plastik Funk - RaveilleMoksi & Ookay - DowntownAMC - InstigatorNews & CultureIMS Ibiza Business Report 2019 - Part 4Electric Forest just happenedNew Knife Party EP releasing July 19thRumored DJ Snake new album tracklistEurope’s biggest beach festival just happened - RFM SomniiMartin Garrix is touring again after breaking his ankleAlec went to see What So Not at 1015 Folsom in San FranciscoVintage Culture (Brazilian DJ)SoundcloudAnti - Plur Moment“Bass Boosted” videos on YouTube... What the F is the point?What Are We Listening To?Chase & Status - RTRN II JUNGLEMat Zo - MotivateArtists We’re WatchingSamir: Tyler Lawrence // Soundcloud // Instagram // speaking in tongues (track)Alec: Xaatu // Soundcloud // Instagram // Kira (track)

Marshmello's Upcoming Album, Special Guest, Chris Lake's Controversial New House Banger, IMS Ibiza on Clubs and Festivals, and much more | Ep. 21
EOn RepeatKraak and Smaak - Squeeze Me (released 2004, first heard it on a Rhapsody commercial)New Music from Artists We’re WatchingSkrybe (two tracks)Fear the EntityHollow Without You (feat. SKYE)Koos (& Keeld) - Fury 161New MusicSlushii - Far AwayHi-Lo & Chocolate Puma - LazersX999Amelie Lens - Hypnotized EPDJ Snake (feat. Sheckwes, Offset, 21 Savage, Gucci Mane) - Enzo (Malaa Remix)KSHMR & B3RROR (feat. Luciana) - LiesNews & CultureDefqon 1 just happened this past weekend. A festival fully dedicated to hard dance in the NetherlandsIMS Ibiza Report 2019 - Part 3 (Clubs and Festivals)Marshmello coming out with a new album, titled Joytime IIIA lot of interesting collabsWiwekBellecourA Day to Remember (emo - Samir is PUMPED about this)Flux Pavillion & ElohimWE WELCOME A SPECIAL GUEST: Aaron Root (Aazure) from Lunar LoungeUltra Europe moved to a new location (Park Mladezi)Ultra Miami vote delayed to July 25thAnti - Plur MomentSoundcloud’s ads are so irritating...What Are We Listening To?Chris Lake, Lee Foss - Lies, Deception, And FantasyPlus, controversy over the lyrics! Too similar to San Holo's - Light?G Jones - In Your Head (RL Grime Edit)Artists We’re WatchingSamir - NRRD // Soundcloud // Instagram // Madeon - All My Friends (NRRD remix) (track)Alec - Klavay // Soundcloud // Instagram // Visions (track)