• Beef up your sound with layered claps and snares

    Updated: 2011-02-28 23:13:35
    Beatportal Home Skip to Content Skip to Navigation Beef up your sound with layered claps and snares Main Feed Submit Content News Radio Show Podcast Video Track ID Tip us on news Back to Main Feed Next Item Beef up your sound with layered claps and snares 25 February , 2011 6.06AM Written by : Beatportal Filed under : Videos how to sounds to sample tech tips As anyone who has spent hours trying to find the perfect snare can tell you , sometimes a single hit just doesn’t cut it . The same goes for handclaps : sometimes a crisp 808 clap is all you need , but it can be tough to get the right amount of bite . In a new video tutorial , Sounds To Sample’s Marc Adamo shows how to layer claps and snares to come up with fatter , fuller accents . Check out the video , and give it a try with

  • The Weekly Roundup: February 25, 2011

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    : Beatportal Home Skip to Content Skip to Navigation The Weekly Roundup : February 25, 2011 Main Feed Submit Content News Radio Show Podcast Video Track ID Tip us on news Back to Main Feed Next Item The Weekly Roundup : February 25, 2011 25 February , 2011 11.45AM Written by : Beatportal Filed under : Music News weekly roundup Big room sounds abound this week , as some of the heaviest names in the game drop powerful new singles that go the distance , and then some . Read on for huge new tunes from Koen Groeneveld Umek and Christian Cambas Chris Lake Olav Basoski and more . nbsp Koen Groeneveld , Slides” EP Size Records The wave of non-stop bangers from Size continues to roll with the latest from one of techno’s finest , Koen Groenveld . The EP is packed with audible madness and production

  • Vote For The Beatport Music Awards 2011

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    Beatportal Home Skip to Content Skip to Navigation Vote For The Beatport Music Awards 2011 Main Feed Submit Content News Radio Show Podcast Video Track ID Tip us on news Back to Main Feed Next Item Vote For The Beatport Music Awards 2011 19 February , 2011 8.26PM Written by : Beatportal Filed under : Music News beatport music awards bma 2011 miami It’s that time of year again , when we call on our loyal community to cast their votes for the Beatport Music Awards . nbsp The BMAs are our way of recognizing outstanding talent in the electronic dance music industry , with annual awards based on sales , staff picks , and most importantly , your votes as members of our community . nbsp What was the Track Of The Year in 2010 Who should win Artist Of The Year Now’s your chance to make your

  • Labels to Watch 2011: Uncanny Valley

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    : Beatportal Home Skip to Content Skip to Navigation Labels to Watch 2011 : Uncanny Valley Main Feed Submit Content News Radio Show Podcast Video Track ID Tip us on news Back to Main Feed Next Item Labels to Watch 2011 : Uncanny Valley 23 February , 2011 1.26PM Written by : Beatportal Filed under : Music News break sl c-beams credit 00 cuthead jacob korn labels to watch 2011 thomas frolich uncanny valley Detroit has had plenty of unofficial sister cities over the years : back in the 90s , Detroit and Berlin famously fused a techno alliance , 8221 as the title of an early Tresor compilation put it , and in more recent years , Amsterdam has kept flying the flag for Motor City soul . Still , Jacob Korn’s recent track Dance Away” might have caught listeners off guard , as Kelli Hand reeled off

  • How to produce Tiesto and Hardwell’s “Zero 76” lead

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    Beatportal Home Skip to Content Skip to Navigation How to produce Tiesto and Hardwell’s Zero 76” lead Main Feed Submit Content News Radio Show Podcast Video Track ID Tip us on news Back to Main Feed Next Item How to produce Tiesto and Hardwell’s Zero 76” lead 22 February , 2011 7.52PM Written by : Beatportal Filed under : Videos hardwell sounds to sample tiesto tutorials zero 76 Sounds To Sample’s Marc Adamo returns with another master class in blasting leads . This time out , he reverse engineers the topline riff from Tiesto Hardwell’s Zero 76 showing you exactly how to come up with a similar sound . From waveforms and pitch-bend to filters , exciters , and side-chaining , the tutorial gives you all the tools you need to craft head-splittling riffs for electro house , techno , dubstep ,

  • Black History Month: Stacey Pullen

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    : Beatportal Home Skip to Content Skip to Navigation Black History Month : Stacey Pullen Main Feed Submit Content News Radio Show Podcast Video Track ID Tip us on news Back to Main Feed Next Item Black History Month : Stacey Pullen 23 February , 2011 2.30AM Written by : Justin Jack Filed under : Music News black history month blackflag recordings stacey pullen Mentored by pioneers Juan Atkins Derrick May and Kevin Saunderson Stacey Pullen is an icon of Detroit’s second wave . 8221 A DJ and producer who continues to travel the world , flying the flag for the Motor City’s groundbreaking sound , Stacey talks to us about his inspirations , mentors , and musical accomplishments for Black History Month . Can you tell us a little about your roots Born in Detroit The city that brought you

  • Washed Out in Portlandia

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    Beatportal Home Skip to Content Skip to Navigation Washed Out in Portlandia Main Feed Submit Content News Radio Show Podcast Video Track ID Tip us on news Back to Main Feed Next Item Washed Out in Portlandia 23 February , 2011 9.01AM Written by : Beatportal Filed under : Videos chillwave mexican summer portlandia washed out Do you remember the 90s People were talking about getting piercings and tribal tattoos people were singing about saving the planet , and forming bands—there’s a place where that idea still exists as a reality , and I’ve been there . 8221 That’s the setup for the new TV series Portlandia a comedy poking fun at Portland , Oregon and its perennial slacker culture , starring Saturday Night Live’s Fred Armisen and Sleater Kinney’s Carrie Brownstein . The show is pretty

  • Breakage: Fighting Fire

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    : Beatportal Home Skip to Content Skip to Navigation Breakage : Fighting Fire Main Feed Submit Content News Radio Show Podcast Video Track ID Tip us on news Back to Main Feed Breakage : Fighting Fire 28 February , 2011 1.17PM Written by : Beatportal Filed under : Videos breakage jess mills Here’s a twist you might not have expected . Until now , Breakage has tended to slink through the darkest corners of dubstep and drum bass he’s known for amen smashers like Foundation” and Staggered Dub remixes for Massive Attack and Flying Lotus , and collabs with the likes of Roots Manuva , Newham Generals and David Rodigan on his album Foundation a tour de force of darkside bass music . Now , teaming up with the vocalist Jess Mills , he’s come up with Fighting Fire a bouncy anthem that flirts with

  • Derrick Carter: Fabric 56

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    : Beatportal Home Skip to Content Skip to Navigation Derrick Carter : Fabric 56 Main Feed Submit Content News Radio Show Podcast Video Track ID Tip us on news Back to Main Feed Next Item Derrick Carter : Fabric 56 22 February , 2011 4.01AM Written by : Beatportal Filed under : Videos derrick carter fabric Got to find a way to fill the space in time Might we suggest Derrick Carter’s Fabric 56 Just out this week , the mix features a bevy of tight , jacking tracks—including cuts from DJ Sneak Iz Diz Roger Sanchez Green Velvet and more—all mixed in Carter’s inimitable style . For a sneak peak , check the video promo above , and keep reading for the full tracklisting . 1. Jody Fingers Finch Jack Your Big Booty Derricks BHQ Acid Vocal BHQ Bonus Of Beats Green Velvet La La Land Derrick Carter Ds

  • Cyantific: Obey

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    : Beatportal Home Skip to Content Skip to Navigation Cyantific : Obey Main Feed Submit Content News Radio Show Podcast Video Track ID Tip us on news Back to Main Feed Next Item Cyantific : nbsp Obey 28 February , 2011 10.08AM Written by : Caleb Rakes Filed under : Videos cyantific hospital records Jon Stanley , aka Cyantific mainly known for his productions for the infamous drum bass imprint Hospital Records , drops the huge , high-energy , floor killer Obey on his own Cyantific Records imprint . Jon’s dancefloor-oriented style , as proven on previous hits such as 305” on Critical and Hong Kong Express” on Hospital , has solidified his rep within the drum bass community Obey” extends his dominion . Get these tracks on Beatport.com 1 Comments 155 Views Get Obey on Beatport Now Tags

  • Black History Month: Kevin Saunderson

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    : Beatportal Home Skip to Content Skip to Navigation Black History Month : Kevin Saunderson Main Feed Submit Content News Radio Show Podcast Video Track ID Tip us on news Back to Main Feed Next Item Black History Month : Kevin Saunderson 25 February , 2011 12.48PM Written by : Justin Jack Filed under : Music News black history month kevin saunderson kms There’s no Big Bang for techno it didn’t simply appear out of nowhere . The music’s DNA carries traces of countless forebears , from Motown to Kraftwerk . Nevertheless , like all great cultures , techno comes with its own creation myth : the Belleville Three , the trio of three African American kids from the suburbs who gave the music its initial form . For all intents and purposes , Juan Atkins Derrick May and Kevin Saunderson invented

  • Weekend Weapons: Sultan & Ned Shepard

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    : Beatportal Home Skip to Content Skip to Navigation Weekend Weapons : Sultan Ned Shepard Main Feed Submit Content News Radio Show Podcast Video Track ID Tip us on news Back to Main Feed Next Item Weekend Weapons : Sultan Ned Shepard 24 February , 2011 1.28PM Written by : sirthomasdu Filed under : Videos ned shepard sultan weekend weapons We are excited to take you on a little journey through Sultan Ned Shepard s record bag . After an amazing couple of years of building their label Harem Records , Sultan and Shepard are becoming an unstoppable force in dance music . Having recently released their new single Call On Me” feat . Nadia Ali , the guys are in full tour mode , dropping bombs all over the world on a weekly basis We were lucky to catch up with them after an amazing show at Denver’s

  • Album of the Week: Jamie XX + Gil Scott-Heron: We’re New Here

    Updated: 2011-02-28 23:13:35
    : : Beatportal Home Skip to Content Skip to Navigation Album of the Week : Jamie XX Gil Scott-Heron : We’re New Here Main Feed Submit Content News Radio Show Podcast Video Track ID Tip us on news Back to Main Feed Next Item Album of the Week : Jamie XX Gil Scott-Heron : We’re New Here 25 February , 2011 7.08PM Written by : Philip Sherburne Filed under : Music News album of the week gil scott-heron jamie xx Remix albums , the ones featuring a slew of different producers reworking a given artist , are a dime a dozen . Then there’s another kind , pairing a single remixer with a single album . No Protection in which Mad Professor dubs the hell out of Massive Attack’s Protection is surely one of the touchstones of the genre . I’m not sure that Jamie XX and Gil Scott-Heron’s We’re New Year

  • Studio Tour: A-Trak

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    : Beatportal Home Skip to Content Skip to Navigation Studio Tour : A-Trak Main Feed Submit Content News Radio Show Podcast Video Track ID Tip us on news Back to Main Feed Next Item Studio Tour : A-Trak 23 February , 2011 12.03PM Written by : Beatportal Filed under : Videos a-trak ScionRadio takes us on a tour of A-Trak s studio . Who would have guessed that a guy known for electro bangers would have a studio so minimal The champion turntablist and producer shows off some juicy bits of gear , including an MFB drum machine , a Moogerfooger looping pedal , and a harmonica he admits to not having used he goes into further detail regarding his computer setup , including a shout-out for his Apogee Duet soundcard and a quick overview of his Serato setup . Only one question : where’s the bottle of

  • Must Hear Tracks: February 23

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    : Beatportal Home Skip to Content Skip to Navigation Must Hear Tracks : February 23 Main Feed Submit Content News Radio Show Podcast Video Track ID Tip us on news Back to Main Feed Next Item Must Hear Tracks : February 23 24 February , 2011 11.27AM Written by : Beatportal Filed under : Music News must hear charts must hear tracks From dirtybird to Doorn Records , Hysteria to Hypercolour , and Kitsune to Dim Mak , all your favorite labels are ramping up for spring . Check out this week’s big releases from Pan-Pot , Tom Demac , Chris Lake , Lissat Voltaxx , Tony Lionni , Tom Middleton , Stefano Noferini , Bingo Players , Boys Noize , Noisia , and more , all after the jump . Tech House House Deep House Progressive House Techno Electro House Dubstep Indie Dance Nu Disco Drum Bass Breaks Trance

  • Jamie XX for Converse

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    Beatportal Home Skip to Content Skip to Navigation Jamie XX for Converse Main Feed Submit Content News Radio Show Podcast Video Track ID Tip us on news Back to Main Feed Next Item Jamie XX for Converse 23 February , 2011 4.21AM Written by : Beatportal Filed under : Videos jamie xx the xx As part of Converse’ new series of artist interviews , Jamie XX of The XX talks about his musical roots and the rising influence of UK dance music . It’s brief , but hey—it’s Jamie XX , and we can never get enough of him . What’s that track in the background It’s huge . We’re New Here Jamie’s 13-track collection of remixes of Gil Scott-Heron’s 2010 album I’m New Here is out this week on XL . Get these tracks on Beatport.com 2 Comments 440 Views Get We're New Here on Beatport Tags jamie xx the xx Links Get

  • Krafty Kuts featuring Sporty-O: Let’s Ride

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    : Beatportal Home Skip to Content Skip to Navigation Krafty Kuts featuring Sporty-O : Let’s Ride Main Feed Submit Content News Radio Show Podcast Video Track ID Tip us on news Back to Main Feed Next Item Krafty Kuts featuring Sporty-O : Let’s Ride 24 February , 2011 5.40PM Written by : BeatportSean Filed under : Videos breaks krafty kuts sporty-o There’s no doubt this video should appeal to the kids that watched all three Smoky and the Bandit films and always wanted to hit the switches” while riding down the block , but this formula works on other levels too . Legendary breaks producer Krafty Kuts bring the heavy bass with some rhyme support from Atlanta’s Sporty-O The two form quite a powerful team as they float from a dirty disco vibe into a breakbeat anthem and even make a little room

  • Chromeo – Hot Mess (Feat. Elly Jackson From La Roux) [CDS]

    Updated: 2011-02-28 23:13:32
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  • Adele – Someone Like You (The Thin Red Men Remix)

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  • The Wanted – Gold Forever (Steve Smart & West Funk Mixes)

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  • Wonderland – Not A Love Song (7th Heaven Club Mix)

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  • Laidback Luke & Steve Aoki Feat Lil Jon – Turbulence (Original Mix)

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  • Adele – Someone Like You (eSQUIRE Vs. OFFBeat Club Mix)

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  • Kesha – We R Who We R (2nd Adventure Mixes)

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  • Enrique vs. Luciana – Tonight (I’m Fuckin’ You) (Dave Aude Mash-Up)

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  • Armin Van Buuren Feat. Laura V – Drowning (Avicii Radio Edit)

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  • Chris Willis – Louder (Put Your Hands Up) (7th Heaven Club Mix)

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  • GDD™ Exclusive: Realboy – No Child Left Behind

    Updated: 2011-02-28 23:05:29
    Our House Records‘ Realboy have been kind enough to give GDD™ the exclusive on their new track, No Child Left Behind. After great feedback from their debut hit, The Ritz, the duo have been making splashes in the NorCal scene, with their next big gig on March 4th at the Mezzanine in SF with a … Continue reading →

  • Psycatron

    Updated: 2011-02-28 14:11:33
    Last week, Psycatron dropped a stellar EP on Electric Rescue‘s Skryptoem label, entitled The Lurker. Cited by Data Transmission as creators of “Truly 21st Century Techno”, the Northern Irish duo are definitely ones to watch closely this year, already racking up past releases on Tronic, Carl Craig‘s Planet E, and Sven Vaeth‘s Cocoon label. Check out my picks … Continue reading →

  • Guitar plays like a Moog

    Updated: 2011-02-28 07:11:04
    This video on Synthtopia details playing the guitar like a Moog. Check out the video.

  • Nachtlab Radioshow – Episode 18 by Schwung Music

    Updated: 2011-02-27 16:00:01
    This week’s episode of the Nachtlab Radioshow is hosted by Schwung Music. Schwung is a new organization founded by Folker Zwart. Schwung represents Techno, underground, atmosphere, intimacy, great international artists, long sets and parties from evening till dawn.

  • Freerange Records Podcast – February 2011 Part 2 with Jimpster

    Updated: 2011-02-27 15:00:08
    Another new episode of the Freerange Records Podcast with Jimpster!

  • Melodica Radio Show presented by Chris Coco – 27 February 2011

    Updated: 2011-02-27 14:00:48
    This episode we are driven to abstraction. It's beats, soundtracks, songs, chopped into three hundred and sixty five tiny pieces.

  • ZEDEX x Fenech Soler

    Updated: 2011-02-27 01:50:41
    GDD™ homies, and self-proclaimed “Maximalist House” duo ZEDEX have recently put the finishing touches to their forthcoming Zulu X-ray EP. The follow up to last September’s High Crimes release, it’s set to drop on Metamimetic this April, and believe me when I tell you: it’s an absolute monster of an EP. The track list’s below, together with a … Continue reading →

  • Versuz Essentials – Mixed By Barry Fore – Episode 9

    Updated: 2011-02-26 19:00:13
    Barry Fore has by far not the average profile of a DJ .... His love for the nightlife started in the early 90’s when the house music entered slowly numerous Belgian clubs. This is a new show, provided by Club Versuz. Enjoy!

  • Dave Lambert’s Versulicious Radio – Week 8 – 2011

    Updated: 2011-02-25 23:00:22
    This weeks Radio show with tracks from Wally Lopez, Olav Basoski, Fedde Le Grand & Patrick La Funk and more!

  • Systematic Session #102 mixed by Marc Romboy

    Updated: 2011-02-25 22:00:38
    This weeks Systematic Podcast by Marc Romboy.

  • Dance4Life Radio Show February 2011

    Updated: 2011-02-25 21:00:58
    Check out this months hosted Dance 4 Life Radio episode!

  • [Classixx do Madonna] + [Mustang does Duran Duran] + [Aeroplane does The Human League]

    Updated: 2011-02-25 20:06:28
    While Classixx are readying their next single, “Into the Valley” (due in early March), they’ve decided to throw this little nugget of retro gold out to the public.  It’s a dub edit of “Lucky Star” by Madonna that people have been going bonkers for during their recent DJ sets. Sticking with retro artists being remixed … Continue reading →

  • SAVAGE SKULLS are watching you.

    Updated: 2011-02-25 01:47:05
    If you haven’t been watching out for Savage Skulls, then you need to look past the artists you “love” trying to make a thousand sounds into one bpm. They’ve just released an incredible 2-side EP on Sound Pellegrino: “Caravan/Watching You”. While Caravan was aimed to be the anchor track on the EP, the sleeper Watching … Continue reading →

  • COACHELLA COUNTDOWN: 50 DAYS

    Updated: 2011-02-24 22:46:00
    For those of us fortunate enough to be headed to the desert in exactly fifty days, if you’re not already excited then please allow me to light a fire inside of your dirty dancing little loins. Every ten days until the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival in Indio, CA I will be bringing you … Continue reading →

  • Today In Music History: Ready Freddy!

    Updated: 2011-02-23 12:07:36
    Birthdays: Singer Howard Jones is 56. Today in: 1978 - At the 20th annual Grammy Awards, The Eagles won Record of the Year for "Hotel California." Rumours by Fleetwood Mac won the Album of the Year award. 1983 -...

  • If Ustream and Chatroulette Had a Love Child...

    Updated: 2011-02-16 19:36:56
    . ArtistsHouseMusic.org on Facebook Artists House Home Database of Music Business Videos and Articles Put Yourself on the Artists House Map Artists House Polls The Pulse of the Music Community Get Social With : Us Subscribe to RSS Feed Subscribe via E-mail Follow Us On Twitter Friend Us On Facebook Our MySpace Page Our YouTube Channel Our FriendFeed Stream Articles By Author Andrew Goodrich Katie O'Halloran Brett Cooper Evan Stoudt Recent Blog Posts Subscribe to RSS headline updates from : katieohalloran Feb-16-2011 2:36pm Comments View If Ustream and Chatroulette Had a Love Child Its name would be Yowie Yowie , a new contender in the live streaming sector , combines some of its competition’s most attractive features to turn the streaming experience into something even more personal for .

  • Electronic Music Flowchart

    Updated: 2011-02-16 14:09:09
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  • Mandolin Music for Renaissance Faires

    Updated: 2011-02-15 18:44:19
    Looking for something new? Allan sent me an email that he has added the guitar parts to his popular 'Mandolin Music at Renaissance Faires...

  • Eskmo Kisses

    Updated: 2011-02-09 05:54:00
    “Science-fiction like..spine tingling stuff.” – XLR8R Sorry the music updates are so few and far between. Here is an artist I’ve been digging over the past few months and really fell into during my last listen. Mushy hypnotic beats ill layered. Brendan Angelides is a San Francisco based electronic music producer who [...]

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