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The best source for news and information on EDM, nightlife, artists, and DJs throughout Seattle, Portland, Vancouver, and the entire PNW. KENDOLL DELIVERS TRIO OF HOT NEW SUMMER TUNES WITH "FALL On Friday, July 24, Kendoll is releasing her first EP of 2020. Out via AC Slater’s Night Bass Records, the three track EP, entitled Fall Back, features a collaboration with the label boss, as well as features from Sophiegrophy and Dread MC. Kendoll is excited about the release, and so are we. PASSIVE VS. POWERED SPEAKERS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW AS A DJ Speakers and DJ’s go hand in hand, and believe it or not, DJ mixers are actually the more complex bits of gear. Speakers come in many different sizes and styles to suit a variety of specialized applications but essentially there are two different kinds that pertain to DJ’ing and live music: powered and passive. Read MOORE KISMET CHURNS OUT LATEST EMOTIONALLY CHARGED SINGLE If there’s one up-and-coming artist discovery you take away this year, let it be Moore Kismet. Unleashing creatively expansive release after release the past six months and live streaming virtual festivals, they’re becoming a household name. Rather than drifting to the forefront of bass music, Kismet is catapulting. Their new single Drift featuring Bajillionaire is yet AFTER PROLIFIC CAREER, WHERE HAS PRETTY LIGHTS GONE? The situation with Pretty Lights is a little different. He has gone completely dark on social media since August 12, 2018. Pretty Lights never officially announced that he was going on a break, he just went quiet. Thankfully over the last 16 months, we have received random Pretty Lights updates from his family, friends, and crew. HOW DISTILLERS ARE USING EDM AND SONIC AGING TO IMPROVE Man has been making alcoholic beverages for thousands of years and along the way many innovations have come about to make the job easier. The talk of the industry is currently “sonic aging”, a process that is proven to produce fine beers, spirits, and especially whiskey in record-breaking time. The idea was inspired by European LINDELL AUDIO 80 SERIES REVIEW: ANALOG SWEETNESS IN A BOX Lindell Audio 80 series review: Analog sweetness in a box. Lindell 80 sounds marvelous on guitars. The EQ, compressor and gate all work very smoothly. The output, input, gate and compressor can also be driven for a harmonically rich sound. For more than 50 years, Neve has represented the highest tier of professional audio design and engineering.
RADIO GARDEN: PLANTING THE SEEDS OF MUSIC AROUND THE GLOBE Maybe that last one’s a stretch, but it’s all there somewhere, and it’s all at the click of a mouse with Radio Garden. Essentially a streaming site that broadcasts radio stations from all over the world, this FREE service is loaded with what’s going on musically in some of the busiest cities and more desolate areas on the planet. PASSIVE VS. POWERED SPEAKERS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW AS A DJ Passive vs. Powered Speakers: What You Need To Know As A DJ. By. Andrew Cudlipp. on. July 30, 2018. Huge stacks of TurboSound speakers. As a DJ, it is important to know the system you are playing on and respect its limitations. Clipping is the enemy. DJ equipment outputs a very “hot” audio signal, much more powerful than that of a TIGHTEN UP YOUR MIX: 5 TIPS FOR BUSSING DRUMS FOR Are you tired of ‘floppy’ drums that don’t punch through your mix? Chances are, the samples you’re using are not the problem. It predominantly comes down to two considerations: the mix, as well as your processing, whether it’s compression, EQ, reverb, or saturation, for example. The following five steps will drastically help you get your
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The best source for news and information on EDM, nightlife, artists, and DJs throughout Seattle, Portland, Vancouver, and the entire PNW. KENDOLL DELIVERS TRIO OF HOT NEW SUMMER TUNES WITH "FALL On Friday, July 24, Kendoll is releasing her first EP of 2020. Out via AC Slater’s Night Bass Records, the three track EP, entitled Fall Back, features a collaboration with the label boss, as well as features from Sophiegrophy and Dread MC. Kendoll is excited about the release, and so are we. PASSIVE VS. POWERED SPEAKERS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW AS A DJ Speakers and DJ’s go hand in hand, and believe it or not, DJ mixers are actually the more complex bits of gear. Speakers come in many different sizes and styles to suit a variety of specialized applications but essentially there are two different kinds that pertain to DJ’ing and live music: powered and passive. Read MOORE KISMET CHURNS OUT LATEST EMOTIONALLY CHARGED SINGLE If there’s one up-and-coming artist discovery you take away this year, let it be Moore Kismet. Unleashing creatively expansive release after release the past six months and live streaming virtual festivals, they’re becoming a household name. Rather than drifting to the forefront of bass music, Kismet is catapulting. Their new single Drift featuring Bajillionaire is yet AFTER PROLIFIC CAREER, WHERE HAS PRETTY LIGHTS GONE? The situation with Pretty Lights is a little different. He has gone completely dark on social media since August 12, 2018. Pretty Lights never officially announced that he was going on a break, he just went quiet. Thankfully over the last 16 months, we have received random Pretty Lights updates from his family, friends, and crew. HOW DISTILLERS ARE USING EDM AND SONIC AGING TO IMPROVE Man has been making alcoholic beverages for thousands of years and along the way many innovations have come about to make the job easier. The talk of the industry is currently “sonic aging”, a process that is proven to produce fine beers, spirits, and especially whiskey in record-breaking time. The idea was inspired by European LINDELL AUDIO 80 SERIES REVIEW: ANALOG SWEETNESS IN A BOX Lindell Audio 80 series review: Analog sweetness in a box. Lindell 80 sounds marvelous on guitars. The EQ, compressor and gate all work very smoothly. The output, input, gate and compressor can also be driven for a harmonically rich sound. For more than 50 years, Neve has represented the highest tier of professional audio design and engineering.
RADIO GARDEN: PLANTING THE SEEDS OF MUSIC AROUND THE GLOBE Maybe that last one’s a stretch, but it’s all there somewhere, and it’s all at the click of a mouse with Radio Garden. Essentially a streaming site that broadcasts radio stations from all over the world, this FREE service is loaded with what’s going on musically in some of the busiest cities and more desolate areas on the planet. PASSIVE VS. POWERED SPEAKERS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW AS A DJ Passive vs. Powered Speakers: What You Need To Know As A DJ. By. Andrew Cudlipp. on. July 30, 2018. Huge stacks of TurboSound speakers. As a DJ, it is important to know the system you are playing on and respect its limitations. Clipping is the enemy. DJ equipment outputs a very “hot” audio signal, much more powerful than that of a TIGHTEN UP YOUR MIX: 5 TIPS FOR BUSSING DRUMS FOR Are you tired of ‘floppy’ drums that don’t punch through your mix? Chances are, the samples you’re using are not the problem. It predominantly comes down to two considerations: the mix, as well as your processing, whether it’s compression, EQ, reverb, or saturation, for example. The following five steps will drastically help you get your
APPLE MUSIC LAUNCHES DOLBY ATMOS-POWERED 'SPATIAL AUDIO 1 day ago · Never one to let a good marketing opportunity go to waste, Apple today fulfilled its promise from last year’s WWDC to bring lossless audio and Dolby Atmos-powered “Spatial Audio” to all Apple Music subscribers. Lossless audio is similar to MP3 or AAC, in that it compresses the size of the original master audio file. Importantly,
KENDOLL DELIVERS TRIO OF HOT NEW SUMMER TUNES WITH "FALL On Friday, July 24, Kendoll is releasing her first EP of 2020. Out via AC Slater’s Night Bass Records, the three track EP, entitled Fall Back, features a collaboration with the label boss, as well as features from Sophiegrophy and Dread MC. Kendoll is excited about the release, and so are we. DISCO DONNIE PRESENTS, UPPER LEFT PARTNER TO BRING 'HIGHER It’s been an exciting season as live shows begin their return to the Pacific Northwest. A flurry of show announcements, club re-openings, and ever-changing state and federal COVID-19 guidelines make for a beautifully chaotic plunge into the summer months. The latest events production company to take the jump into the PNW dance music scene: Disco
VANCOUVER'S NOSTALGIX RELEASES HARD-HITTING NEW 'BLACK Vancouver’s Nostalgix, seen lately on major labels like UKF, Night Bass, and Dim Mak, has released a hard hitting new 2-track EP, Black Mirror, out today on Deadbeats. Black Mirror features bass house styling across both tracks with tasty flavors of hip-hop and grime. The EP is buoyed by excellent rap performances from Wasiu and Bigredcap.
VIRTUAL CONCERTS SHOW HOW THE GLOBAL PANDEMIC IS CHANGING Virtual concerts show how the global pandemic is changing live music. Live music events all over the country are being canceled in an attempt to stop the spread of COVID-19. This deadly strain of coronavirus has now been deemed a pandemic. Washington and Oregon are mandating the cancellation of gatherings with over 250 people, with other states
ADD SOME COLOR TO YOUR QUARANTINE WITH GANJA WHITE NIGHT'S Add some color to your quarantine with Ganja White Night’s free coloring book. Belgium duo of Benjamin Bayeul and Charlie Dodson, a.k.a. Ganja White Night, have initiated a colorful campaign to help stop the spread of COVID-19. In order to help their creative fans stuck at home, they’ve put together a free coloring book for all! RADIO GARDEN: PLANTING THE SEEDS OF MUSIC AROUND THE GLOBE Maybe that last one’s a stretch, but it’s all there somewhere, and it’s all at the click of a mouse with Radio Garden. Essentially a streaming site that broadcasts radio stations from all over the world, this FREE service is loaded with what’s going on musically in some of the busiest cities and more desolate areas on the planet. SONGWRITING 101: HARMONIC VS. MELODIC COMPOSITION Harmonic Composition. In harmonic composition, the composer begins with writing the chords, and uses that framework to create a matching melody. This tends to be the more travelled path in songwriting. Your chord progression provides a space in which your melody resides, so it makes sense that you would want to build that first. 7 ESSENTIAL EDM COMPRESSORS YOU CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT Compression is many things. Pivotal. Necessary. Underused. Overused. Misunderstood. Ignored. But at the end, compression is one thing above all else: essential. It can be tempting to think that in EDM, with all it’s mechanical parts, you wouldn’t need compressors. It is, however, just as crucial to great EDM mixes. There are a staggering number
WHITE RABBIT GROUP FOUNDER BRANDON OWEN REVEALS SEATTLE Their combination of resumé, proven event success, and Seattle history make White Rabbit Group worth taking seriously. We sat down with Brandon at The Westy, shortly after the announcement, to discuss his company’s DNA, perspective on events, and its plan to bring Disney-inspired production values to Seattle’s electronic music world.
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The best source for news and information on EDM, nightlife, artists, and DJs throughout Seattle, Portland, Vancouver, and the entire PNW. PASSIVE VS. POWERED SPEAKERS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW AS A DJ Speakers and DJ’s go hand in hand, and believe it or not, DJ mixers are actually the more complex bits of gear. Speakers come in many different sizes and styles to suit a variety of specialized applications but essentially there are two different kinds that pertain to DJ’ing and live music: powered and passive. Read THE COMPREHENSIVE BEGINNERS GUIDE TO EDM GENRES AND SUB … Hard Dance Sub-genres: Hardstyle, Gabber, Happy Hardcore Notable Artists: Headhunterz & Coone (Hardstyle); DJ Mad Dog & Neophyte (Gabber); DJ Paul Elstack & Marusha (Happy Hardcore) BPM Style & Distinctions: 160 – 200+ BPM; rapid, intense bass lines; clear 4/4 kicks; can be happy or cynical and dark; distorted sounds; looping effects; repetitive beats; high energy The HOW DISTILLERS ARE USING EDM AND SONIC AGING TO IMPROVE Man has been making alcoholic beverages for thousands of years and along the way many innovations have come about to make the job easier. The talk of the industry is currently “sonic aging”, a process that is proven to produce fine beers, spirits, and especially whiskey in record-breaking time. The idea was inspired by European LINDELL AUDIO 80 SERIES REVIEW: ANALOG SWEETNESS IN A BOX Lindell Audio 80 series review: Analog sweetness in a box. Lindell 80 sounds marvelous on guitars. The EQ, compressor and gate all work very smoothly. The output, input, gate and compressor can also be driven for a harmonically rich sound. For more than 50 years, Neve has represented the highest tier of professional audio design and engineering.
AFTER PROLIFIC CAREER, WHERE HAS PRETTY LIGHTS GONE? The situation with Pretty Lights is a little different. He has gone completely dark on social media since August 12, 2018. Pretty Lights never officially announced that he was going on a break, he just went quiet. Thankfully over the last 16 months, we have received random Pretty Lights updates from his family, friends, and crew. TIGHTEN UP YOUR MIX: 5 TIPS FOR BUSSING DRUMS FOR Are you tired of ‘floppy’ drums that don’t punch through your mix? Chances are, the samples you’re using are not the problem. It predominantly comes down to two considerations: the mix, as well as your processing, whether it’s compression, EQ, reverb, or saturation, for example. The following five steps will drastically help you get your
ASTON MANOR HIT FOR NOT PAYING TAXES, SHUT DOWN FOR Aston Manor hit for not paying taxes, shut down for foreseeable future. It would appear Seattle may have lost another major nightlife player, with a notice appearing on the door of Aston Manor, revoking the taxpayer registration for the club’s Las Vegas-based parent company. Yeah apparently a shit ton of unpaid taxes and stuff from their main
7 ESSENTIAL EDM COMPRESSORS YOU CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT Compression is many things. Pivotal. Necessary. Underused. Overused. Misunderstood. Ignored. But at the end, compression is one thing above all else: essential. It can be tempting to think that in EDM, with all it’s mechanical parts, you wouldn’t need compressors. It is, however, just as crucial to great EDM mixes. There are a staggering number
OK, I BROKE DOWN AND TRIED KATY. I HAVE SOME THOUGHTS. OK, I Broke Down and Tried KATY. I Have Some Thoughts. A couple of months ago, it was brought to our attention that there is a new trend going around: a legal party drug that somehow replicates those feels of the, well, illegal party drug we know as MDMA or Molly. After seeing other EDM news dabble in the newfound KATY substitute and grant it
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The best source for news and information on EDM, nightlife, artists, and DJs throughout Seattle, Portland, Vancouver, and the entire PNW. PASSIVE VS. POWERED SPEAKERS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW AS A DJ Speakers and DJ’s go hand in hand, and believe it or not, DJ mixers are actually the more complex bits of gear. Speakers come in many different sizes and styles to suit a variety of specialized applications but essentially there are two different kinds that pertain to DJ’ing and live music: powered and passive. Read THE COMPREHENSIVE BEGINNERS GUIDE TO EDM GENRES AND SUB … Hard Dance Sub-genres: Hardstyle, Gabber, Happy Hardcore Notable Artists: Headhunterz & Coone (Hardstyle); DJ Mad Dog & Neophyte (Gabber); DJ Paul Elstack & Marusha (Happy Hardcore) BPM Style & Distinctions: 160 – 200+ BPM; rapid, intense bass lines; clear 4/4 kicks; can be happy or cynical and dark; distorted sounds; looping effects; repetitive beats; high energy The HOW DISTILLERS ARE USING EDM AND SONIC AGING TO IMPROVE Man has been making alcoholic beverages for thousands of years and along the way many innovations have come about to make the job easier. The talk of the industry is currently “sonic aging”, a process that is proven to produce fine beers, spirits, and especially whiskey in record-breaking time. The idea was inspired by European LINDELL AUDIO 80 SERIES REVIEW: ANALOG SWEETNESS IN A BOX Lindell Audio 80 series review: Analog sweetness in a box. Lindell 80 sounds marvelous on guitars. The EQ, compressor and gate all work very smoothly. The output, input, gate and compressor can also be driven for a harmonically rich sound. For more than 50 years, Neve has represented the highest tier of professional audio design and engineering.
AFTER PROLIFIC CAREER, WHERE HAS PRETTY LIGHTS GONE? The situation with Pretty Lights is a little different. He has gone completely dark on social media since August 12, 2018. Pretty Lights never officially announced that he was going on a break, he just went quiet. Thankfully over the last 16 months, we have received random Pretty Lights updates from his family, friends, and crew. TIGHTEN UP YOUR MIX: 5 TIPS FOR BUSSING DRUMS FOR Are you tired of ‘floppy’ drums that don’t punch through your mix? Chances are, the samples you’re using are not the problem. It predominantly comes down to two considerations: the mix, as well as your processing, whether it’s compression, EQ, reverb, or saturation, for example. The following five steps will drastically help you get your
ASTON MANOR HIT FOR NOT PAYING TAXES, SHUT DOWN FOR Aston Manor hit for not paying taxes, shut down for foreseeable future. It would appear Seattle may have lost another major nightlife player, with a notice appearing on the door of Aston Manor, revoking the taxpayer registration for the club’s Las Vegas-based parent company. Yeah apparently a shit ton of unpaid taxes and stuff from their main
7 ESSENTIAL EDM COMPRESSORS YOU CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT Compression is many things. Pivotal. Necessary. Underused. Overused. Misunderstood. Ignored. But at the end, compression is one thing above all else: essential. It can be tempting to think that in EDM, with all it’s mechanical parts, you wouldn’t need compressors. It is, however, just as crucial to great EDM mixes. There are a staggering number
OK, I BROKE DOWN AND TRIED KATY. I HAVE SOME THOUGHTS. OK, I Broke Down and Tried KATY. I Have Some Thoughts. A couple of months ago, it was brought to our attention that there is a new trend going around: a legal party drug that somehow replicates those feels of the, well, illegal party drug we know as MDMA or Molly. After seeing other EDM news dabble in the newfound KATY substitute and grant it
KENDOLL DELIVERS TRIO OF HOT NEW SUMMER TUNES WITH "FALL 18 hours ago · It’s been a tough year for various aspects of the dance music industry. Without shows and festivals to get us through the summer, new music and live-streams have largely been our scene’s salve. Thankfully, artists like Kendoll have been doing just that, helping keep us as sane as possible. The Northwest native has been a DISCO DONNIE PRESENTS, UPPER LEFT PARTNER TO BRING 'HIGHER It’s been an exciting season as live shows begin their return to the Pacific Northwest. A flurry of show announcements, club re-openings, and ever-changing state and federal COVID-19 guidelines make for a beautifully chaotic plunge into the summer months. The latest events production company to take the jump into the PNW dance music scene: Disco
VANCOUVER'S NOSTALGIX RELEASES HARD-HITTING NEW 'BLACK Vancouver’s Nostalgix, seen lately on major labels like UKF, Night Bass, and Dim Mak, has released a hard hitting new 2-track EP, Black Mirror, out today on Deadbeats. Black Mirror features bass house styling across both tracks with tasty flavors of hip-hop and grime. The EP is buoyed by excellent rap performances from Wasiu and Bigredcap.
THE COMPREHENSIVE BEGINNERS GUIDE TO EDM GENRES AND SUB … Hard Dance Sub-genres: Hardstyle, Gabber, Happy Hardcore Notable Artists: Headhunterz & Coone (Hardstyle); DJ Mad Dog & Neophyte (Gabber); DJ Paul Elstack & Marusha (Happy Hardcore) BPM Style & Distinctions: 160 – 200+ BPM; rapid, intense bass lines; clear 4/4 kicks; can be happy or cynical and dark; distorted sounds; looping effects; repetitive beats; high energy The SEATTLE NIGHTCLUBS: THE BEST EDM, UNDERGROUND, AND TOP 40 Aston Manor and Trinity are a blast. Still going past 2am? Monkey Loft is the city’s best after-hours party. There’s so much going on in Seattle nightlife, and below you can find detailed info on every nightclub in Seattle. Check out upcoming events for every club, learn about their resident DJs, read our most recent stories on each, and if THE COMPREHENSIVE BEGINNERS GUIDE TO EDM GENRES AND SUB … It took several years and a lot of listening to figure out the subtle differences in genres and sub-genres. This is not an uncommon thing, but it can make things challenging as an EDM novice when learning about the differences in styles. Following are curated descriptions of some of the most common genres and sub-genres you’ll hear. BEYOND WONDERLAND REVEALS THE 2020 LINEUP On March 20th and the 21st, Beyond Wonderland is bringing the festival to NOS Events Center in San Bernardino, California. The 2-day insomniac festival is a crowd favorite every year, we have attended Beyond Wonderland in the past, read our review here. The 2020 lineup was released this week. The lineup includes some of our STUDIO 101: COMPRESSORS, EXPANDERS, AND GATES EXPLAINED A compressor is an electrical amplifier that reduces the dynamic range of a signal. Basically, it brings the loud and quiet parts closer together in terms of volume. Most compressors have a few standard controls. Threshold determines how loud SONGWRITING 101: HARMONIC VS. MELODIC COMPOSITION Songwriting 101: Harmonic vs. Melodic Composition. By. Ben Billey. on. November 10, 2016. Every piece of music has a cornerstone on which everything is built. Deciding what that first idea should be sets the direction for your entire composition. Inspiration and creativity often work best in an open environment, where you can let your ideas flow.
OK, I BROKE DOWN AND TRIED KATY. I HAVE SOME THOUGHTS. OK, I Broke Down and Tried KATY. I Have Some Thoughts. A couple of months ago, it was brought to our attention that there is a new trend going around: a legal party drug that somehow replicates those feels of the, well, illegal party drug we know as MDMA or Molly. After seeing other EDM news dabble in the newfound KATY substitute and grant it
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The best source for news and information on EDM, nightlife, artists, and DJs throughout Seattle, Portland, Vancouver, and the entire PNW. ELECTRONIC MUSIC MASTERING: LUFS AND TRUE PEAK EXPLAINEDAUTHOR: ALEXANDER HUMEMASTERING TRUE PEAKTRUE PEAK MAXWHAT IS TRUE PEAK LIMITINGTRUE PEAK AUDIOTRUE PEAK DBLUFS LEVEL FOR MASTERING Mastering isn’t as simple as putting a limiter on your master channel and turning it up “loud”, or slapping on an ill-advised preset. This article will address two things in the realm of mastering audio that engineers and producers alike should be discussing—LUFS and True Peak. Nowadays, many mastering engineers use LUFS to determine the
BEYOND WONDERLAND REVEALS THE 2020 LINEUP On March 20th and the 21st, Beyond Wonderland is bringing the festival to NOS Events Center in San Bernardino, California. The 2-day insomniac festival is a crowd favorite every year, we have attended Beyond Wonderland in the past, read our review here. The 2020 lineup was released this week. The lineup includes some of our SEATTLE NIGHTCLUBS: THE BEST EDM, UNDERGROUND, AND TOP 40 Aston Manor and Trinity are a blast. Still going past 2am? Monkey Loft is the city’s best after-hours party. There’s so much going on in Seattle nightlife, and below you can find detailed info on every nightclub in Seattle. Check out upcoming events for every club, learn about their resident DJs, read our most recent stories on each, and if PASSIVE VS. POWERED SPEAKERS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW AS A DJ Speakers and DJ’s go hand in hand, and believe it or not, DJ mixers are actually the more complex bits of gear. Speakers come in many different sizes and styles to suit a variety of specialized applications but essentially there are two different kinds that pertain to DJ’ing and live music: powered and passive. Read HOW DISTILLERS ARE USING EDM AND SONIC AGING TO IMPROVE Man has been making alcoholic beverages for thousands of years and along the way many innovations have come about to make the job easier. The talk of the industry is currently “sonic aging”, a process that is proven to produce fine beers, spirits, and especially whiskey in record-breaking time. The idea was inspired by European RADIO GARDEN: PLANTING THE SEEDS OF MUSIC AROUND THE GLOBE Maybe that last one’s a stretch, but it’s all there somewhere, and it’s all at the click of a mouse with Radio Garden. Essentially a streaming site that broadcasts radio stations from all over the world, this FREE service is loaded with what’s going on musically in some of the busiest cities and more desolate areas on the planet. THE BOILER ROOM
The Boiler Room – The Underground World Of EDM Is Revealed. When it comes to EDM, everyone has heard of Electric Daisy Carnival, Tomorrowland and Ultra. What you might not have heard of is The Boiler Room. Traveling discreetly from city to city, it may have already come through your town in just the blink of your eyes. TIGHTEN UP YOUR MIX: 5 TIPS FOR BUSSING DRUMS FOR Are you tired of ‘floppy’ drums that don’t punch through your mix? Chances are, the samples you’re using are not the problem. It predominantly comes down to two considerations: the mix, as well as your processing, whether it’s compression, EQ, reverb, or saturation, for example. The following five steps will drastically help you get your
AFTER PROLIFIC CAREER, WHERE HAS PRETTY LIGHTS GONE? The situation with Pretty Lights is a little different. He has gone completely dark on social media since August 12, 2018. Pretty Lights never officially announced that he was going on a break, he just went quiet. Thankfully over the last 16 months, we have received random Pretty Lights updates from his family, friends, and crew. DANCE MUSIC NW
The best source for news and information on EDM, nightlife, artists, and DJs throughout Seattle, Portland, Vancouver, and the entire PNW. ELECTRONIC MUSIC MASTERING: LUFS AND TRUE PEAK EXPLAINEDAUTHOR: ALEXANDER HUMEMASTERING TRUE PEAKTRUE PEAK MAXWHAT IS TRUE PEAK LIMITINGTRUE PEAK AUDIOTRUE PEAK DBLUFS LEVEL FOR MASTERING Mastering isn’t as simple as putting a limiter on your master channel and turning it up “loud”, or slapping on an ill-advised preset. This article will address two things in the realm of mastering audio that engineers and producers alike should be discussing—LUFS and True Peak. Nowadays, many mastering engineers use LUFS to determine the
BEYOND WONDERLAND REVEALS THE 2020 LINEUP On March 20th and the 21st, Beyond Wonderland is bringing the festival to NOS Events Center in San Bernardino, California. The 2-day insomniac festival is a crowd favorite every year, we have attended Beyond Wonderland in the past, read our review here. The 2020 lineup was released this week. The lineup includes some of our SEATTLE NIGHTCLUBS: THE BEST EDM, UNDERGROUND, AND TOP 40 Aston Manor and Trinity are a blast. Still going past 2am? Monkey Loft is the city’s best after-hours party. There’s so much going on in Seattle nightlife, and below you can find detailed info on every nightclub in Seattle. Check out upcoming events for every club, learn about their resident DJs, read our most recent stories on each, and if PASSIVE VS. POWERED SPEAKERS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW AS A DJ Speakers and DJ’s go hand in hand, and believe it or not, DJ mixers are actually the more complex bits of gear. Speakers come in many different sizes and styles to suit a variety of specialized applications but essentially there are two different kinds that pertain to DJ’ing and live music: powered and passive. Read HOW DISTILLERS ARE USING EDM AND SONIC AGING TO IMPROVE Man has been making alcoholic beverages for thousands of years and along the way many innovations have come about to make the job easier. The talk of the industry is currently “sonic aging”, a process that is proven to produce fine beers, spirits, and especially whiskey in record-breaking time. The idea was inspired by European RADIO GARDEN: PLANTING THE SEEDS OF MUSIC AROUND THE GLOBE Maybe that last one’s a stretch, but it’s all there somewhere, and it’s all at the click of a mouse with Radio Garden. Essentially a streaming site that broadcasts radio stations from all over the world, this FREE service is loaded with what’s going on musically in some of the busiest cities and more desolate areas on the planet. THE BOILER ROOM
The Boiler Room – The Underground World Of EDM Is Revealed. When it comes to EDM, everyone has heard of Electric Daisy Carnival, Tomorrowland and Ultra. What you might not have heard of is The Boiler Room. Traveling discreetly from city to city, it may have already come through your town in just the blink of your eyes. TIGHTEN UP YOUR MIX: 5 TIPS FOR BUSSING DRUMS FOR Are you tired of ‘floppy’ drums that don’t punch through your mix? Chances are, the samples you’re using are not the problem. It predominantly comes down to two considerations: the mix, as well as your processing, whether it’s compression, EQ, reverb, or saturation, for example. The following five steps will drastically help you get your
AFTER PROLIFIC CAREER, WHERE HAS PRETTY LIGHTS GONE? The situation with Pretty Lights is a little different. He has gone completely dark on social media since August 12, 2018. Pretty Lights never officially announced that he was going on a break, he just went quiet. Thankfully over the last 16 months, we have received random Pretty Lights updates from his family, friends, and crew. KENDOLL DELIVERS TRIO OF HOT NEW SUMMER TUNES WITH "FALL 17 hours ago · It’s been a tough year for various aspects of the dance music industry. Without shows and festivals to get us through the summer, new music and live-streams have largely been our scene’s salve. Thankfully, artists like Kendoll have been doing just that, helping keep us as sane as possible. The Northwest native has been a DISCO DONNIE PRESENTS, UPPER LEFT PARTNER TO BRING 'HIGHER It’s been an exciting season as live shows begin their return to the Pacific Northwest. A flurry of show announcements, club re-openings, and ever-changing state and federal COVID-19 guidelines make for a beautifully chaotic plunge into the summer months. The latest events production company to take the jump into the PNW dance music scene: Disco
VANCOUVER'S NOSTALGIX RELEASES HARD-HITTING NEW 'BLACK Vancouver’s Nostalgix, seen lately on major labels like UKF, Night Bass, and Dim Mak, has released a hard hitting new 2-track EP, Black Mirror, out today on Deadbeats. Black Mirror features bass house styling across both tracks with tasty flavors of hip-hop and grime. The EP is buoyed by excellent rap performances from Wasiu and Bigredcap.
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Trinity Nightclub is a one-of-a-kind Seattle nightlife spot and two level space, housing three separate rooms and a large private VIP room, each with it’s own distinctive theme and décor. Trinity features a full lounge, high-tech sound and lighting, and two spacious dance floors. Event Calendar Address: 111 Yesler Way Seattle, WA 98104 Dress Code: Dress to THE BOILER ROOM
The Boiler Room – The Underground World Of EDM Is Revealed. When it comes to EDM, everyone has heard of Electric Daisy Carnival, Tomorrowland and Ultra. What you might not have heard of is The Boiler Room. Traveling discreetly from city to city, it may have already come through your town in just the blink of your eyes. STUDIO 101: COMPRESSORS, EXPANDERS, AND GATES EXPLAINED A compressor is an electrical amplifier that reduces the dynamic range of a signal. Basically, it brings the loud and quiet parts closer together in terms of volume. Most compressors have a few standard controls. Threshold determines how loud AFTER PROLIFIC CAREER, WHERE HAS PRETTY LIGHTS GONE? The situation with Pretty Lights is a little different. He has gone completely dark on social media since August 12, 2018. Pretty Lights never officially announced that he was going on a break, he just went quiet. Thankfully over the last 16 months, we have received random Pretty Lights updates from his family, friends, and crew. WHITE RABBIT GROUP FOUNDER BRANDON OWEN REVEALS SEATTLE Their combination of resumé, proven event success, and Seattle history make White Rabbit Group worth taking seriously. We sat down with Brandon at The Westy, shortly after the announcement, to discuss his company’s DNA, perspective on events, and its plan to bring Disney-inspired production values to Seattle’s electronic music world.
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Hard Dance Sub-genres: Hardstyle, Gabber, Happy Hardcore Notable Artists: Headhunterz & Coone (Hardstyle); DJ Mad Dog & Neophyte (Gabber); DJ Paul Elstack & Marusha (Happy Hardcore) BPM Style & Distinctions: 160 – 200+ BPM; rapid, intense bass lines; clear 4/4 kicks; can be happy or cynical and dark; distorted sounds; looping effects; repetitive beats; high energy The PASSIVE VS. POWERED SPEAKERS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW AS A DJ Speakers and DJ’s go hand in hand, and believe it or not, DJ mixers are actually the more complex bits of gear. Speakers come in many different sizes and styles to suit a variety of specialized applications but essentially there are two different kinds that pertain to DJ’ing and live music: powered and passive. Read HOW DISTILLERS ARE USING EDM AND SONIC AGING TO IMPROVE Man has been making alcoholic beverages for thousands of years and along the way many innovations have come about to make the job easier. The talk of the industry is currently “sonic aging”, a process that is proven to produce fine beers, spirits, and especially whiskey in record-breaking time. The idea was inspired by European THE BOILER ROOM
The Boiler Room – The Underground World Of EDM Is Revealed. When it comes to EDM, everyone has heard of Electric Daisy Carnival, Tomorrowland and Ultra. What you might not have heard of is The Boiler Room. Traveling discreetly from city to city, it may have already come through your town in just the blink of your eyes. LINDELL AUDIO 80 SERIES REVIEW: ANALOG SWEETNESS IN A BOXLINDELL AUDIO 80 SERIESLINDELL AUDIO 80 SERIES GEARSLUTZLINDELL AUDIO 506 Lindell Audio 80 series review: Analog sweetness in a box. Lindell 80 sounds marvelous on guitars. The EQ, compressor and gate all work very smoothly. The output, input, gate and compressor can also be driven for a harmonically rich sound. For more than 50 years, Neve has represented the highest tier of professional audio design and engineering.
ASTON MANOR HIT FOR NOT PAYING TAXES, SHUT DOWN FOR Aston Manor hit for not paying taxes, shut down for foreseeable future. It would appear Seattle may have lost another major nightlife player, with a notice appearing on the door of Aston Manor, revoking the taxpayer registration for the club’s Las Vegas-based parent company. Yeah apparently a shit ton of unpaid taxes and stuff from their main
7 ESSENTIAL EDM COMPRESSORS YOU CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT Compression is many things. Pivotal. Necessary. Underused. Overused. Misunderstood. Ignored. But at the end, compression is one thing above all else: essential. It can be tempting to think that in EDM, with all it’s mechanical parts, you wouldn’t need compressors. It is, however, just as crucial to great EDM mixes. There are a staggering number
OK, I BROKE DOWN AND TRIED KATY. I HAVE SOME THOUGHTS. OK, I Broke Down and Tried KATY. I Have Some Thoughts. A couple of months ago, it was brought to our attention that there is a new trend going around: a legal party drug that somehow replicates those feels of the, well, illegal party drug we know as MDMA or Molly. After seeing other EDM news dabble in the newfound KATY substitute and grant it
WE SPENT A MONTH TESTING THE SUBPAC S2: HERE'S WHAT WE THOUGHTSUBPAC FOR SALESUBPAC M2 WEARABLE BASSSUBPAC BACKPACKSUBPAC WEARABLE PHYSICAL SOUND SYSTEMSUBPAC VESTSUBPAC SHOW US YOUR STUDIO We’ve been closely following SUBPAC since their debut several years ago – today SUBPAC is the leading force (no pun intended) in tactile bass solutions, giving producers and engineers unparalleled improved control of their low end. In addition to the benefits for musicians, casual music listeners can also benefit from experiencing immersive music.
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Hard Dance Sub-genres: Hardstyle, Gabber, Happy Hardcore Notable Artists: Headhunterz & Coone (Hardstyle); DJ Mad Dog & Neophyte (Gabber); DJ Paul Elstack & Marusha (Happy Hardcore) BPM Style & Distinctions: 160 – 200+ BPM; rapid, intense bass lines; clear 4/4 kicks; can be happy or cynical and dark; distorted sounds; looping effects; repetitive beats; high energy The PASSIVE VS. POWERED SPEAKERS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW AS A DJ Speakers and DJ’s go hand in hand, and believe it or not, DJ mixers are actually the more complex bits of gear. Speakers come in many different sizes and styles to suit a variety of specialized applications but essentially there are two different kinds that pertain to DJ’ing and live music: powered and passive. Read HOW DISTILLERS ARE USING EDM AND SONIC AGING TO IMPROVE Man has been making alcoholic beverages for thousands of years and along the way many innovations have come about to make the job easier. The talk of the industry is currently “sonic aging”, a process that is proven to produce fine beers, spirits, and especially whiskey in record-breaking time. The idea was inspired by European THE BOILER ROOM
The Boiler Room – The Underground World Of EDM Is Revealed. When it comes to EDM, everyone has heard of Electric Daisy Carnival, Tomorrowland and Ultra. What you might not have heard of is The Boiler Room. Traveling discreetly from city to city, it may have already come through your town in just the blink of your eyes. LINDELL AUDIO 80 SERIES REVIEW: ANALOG SWEETNESS IN A BOXLINDELL AUDIO 80 SERIESLINDELL AUDIO 80 SERIES GEARSLUTZLINDELL AUDIO 506 Lindell Audio 80 series review: Analog sweetness in a box. Lindell 80 sounds marvelous on guitars. The EQ, compressor and gate all work very smoothly. The output, input, gate and compressor can also be driven for a harmonically rich sound. For more than 50 years, Neve has represented the highest tier of professional audio design and engineering.
ASTON MANOR HIT FOR NOT PAYING TAXES, SHUT DOWN FOR Aston Manor hit for not paying taxes, shut down for foreseeable future. It would appear Seattle may have lost another major nightlife player, with a notice appearing on the door of Aston Manor, revoking the taxpayer registration for the club’s Las Vegas-based parent company. Yeah apparently a shit ton of unpaid taxes and stuff from their main
7 ESSENTIAL EDM COMPRESSORS YOU CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT Compression is many things. Pivotal. Necessary. Underused. Overused. Misunderstood. Ignored. But at the end, compression is one thing above all else: essential. It can be tempting to think that in EDM, with all it’s mechanical parts, you wouldn’t need compressors. It is, however, just as crucial to great EDM mixes. There are a staggering number
OK, I BROKE DOWN AND TRIED KATY. I HAVE SOME THOUGHTS. OK, I Broke Down and Tried KATY. I Have Some Thoughts. A couple of months ago, it was brought to our attention that there is a new trend going around: a legal party drug that somehow replicates those feels of the, well, illegal party drug we know as MDMA or Molly. After seeing other EDM news dabble in the newfound KATY substitute and grant it
WE SPENT A MONTH TESTING THE SUBPAC S2: HERE'S WHAT WE THOUGHTSUBPAC FOR SALESUBPAC M2 WEARABLE BASSSUBPAC BACKPACKSUBPAC WEARABLE PHYSICAL SOUND SYSTEMSUBPAC VESTSUBPAC SHOW US YOUR STUDIO We’ve been closely following SUBPAC since their debut several years ago – today SUBPAC is the leading force (no pun intended) in tactile bass solutions, giving producers and engineers unparalleled improved control of their low end. In addition to the benefits for musicians, casual music listeners can also benefit from experiencing immersive music.
KENDOLL DELIVERS TRIO OF HOT NEW SUMMER TUNES WITH "FALL 10 hours ago · It’s been a tough year for various aspects of the dance music industry. Without shows and festivals to get us through the summer, new music and live-streams have largely been our scene’s salve. Thankfully, artists like Kendoll have been doing just that, helping keep us as sane as possible. The Northwest native has been a DISCO DONNIE PRESENTS, UPPER LEFT PARTNER TO BRING 'HIGHER It’s been an exciting season as live shows begin their return to the Pacific Northwest. A flurry of show announcements, club re-openings, and ever-changing state and federal COVID-19 guidelines make for a beautifully chaotic plunge into the summer months. The latest events production company to take the jump into the PNW dance music scene: Disco
THE COMPREHENSIVE BEGINNERS GUIDE TO EDM GENRES AND SUB … Hard Dance Sub-genres: Hardstyle, Gabber, Happy Hardcore Notable Artists: Headhunterz & Coone (Hardstyle); DJ Mad Dog & Neophyte (Gabber); DJ Paul Elstack & Marusha (Happy Hardcore) BPM Style & Distinctions: 160 – 200+ BPM; rapid, intense bass lines; clear 4/4 kicks; can be happy or cynical and dark; distorted sounds; looping effects; repetitive beats; high energy The THE COMPREHENSIVE BEGINNERS GUIDE TO EDM GENRES AND SUB … It took several years and a lot of listening to figure out the subtle differences in genres and sub-genres. This is not an uncommon thing, but it can make things challenging as an EDM novice when learning about the differences in styles. Following are curated descriptions of some of the most common genres and sub-genres you’ll hear. SEATTLE NIGHTCLUBS: THE BEST EDM, UNDERGROUND, AND TOP 40 Aston Manor and Trinity are a blast. Still going past 2am? Monkey Loft is the city’s best after-hours party. There’s so much going on in Seattle nightlife, and below you can find detailed info on every nightclub in Seattle. Check out upcoming events for every club, learn about their resident DJs, read our most recent stories on each, and if BEYOND WONDERLAND REVEALS THE 2020 LINEUP On March 20th and the 21st, Beyond Wonderland is bringing the festival to NOS Events Center in San Bernardino, California. The 2-day insomniac festival is a crowd favorite every year, we have attended Beyond Wonderland in the past, read our review here. The 2020 lineup was released this week. The lineup includes some of our STUDIO 101: COMPRESSORS, EXPANDERS, AND GATES EXPLAINED A compressor is an electrical amplifier that reduces the dynamic range of a signal. Basically, it brings the loud and quiet parts closer together in terms of volume. Most compressors have a few standard controls. Threshold determines how loud 7 ESSENTIAL EDM COMPRESSORS YOU CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT Compression is many things. Pivotal. Necessary. Underused. Overused. Misunderstood. Ignored. But at the end, compression is one thing above all else: essential. It can be tempting to think that in EDM, with all it’s mechanical parts, you wouldn’t need compressors. It is, however, just as crucial to great EDM mixes. There are a staggering number
STUDIO 101: WHEN TO BOUNCE MIDI CHANNELS TO AUDIO Bouncing. When we say “bouncing audio”, we’re referring to the practice of converting one or more audio/MIDI tracks into a single stereo audio track. Every major DAW has this functionality built in (sometimes called “bounce in place” or referred to as “stemming”).
OK, I BROKE DOWN AND TRIED KATY. I HAVE SOME THOUGHTS. OK, I Broke Down and Tried KATY. I Have Some Thoughts. A couple of months ago, it was brought to our attention that there is a new trend going around: a legal party drug that somehow replicates those feels of the, well, illegal party drug we know as MDMA or Molly. After seeing other EDM news dabble in the newfound KATY substitute and grant it
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PASSIVE VS. POWERED SPEAKERS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW AS A DJ Speakers and DJ’s go hand in hand, and believe it or not, DJ mixers are actually the more complex bits of gear. Speakers come in many different sizes and styles to suit a variety of specialized applications but essentially there are two different kinds that pertain to DJ’ing and live music: powered and passive. Read SEATTLE NIGHTCLUBS: THE BEST EDM, UNDERGROUND, AND TOP 40 If you're looking for a great night out in Seattle, check out these clubs! Get information, find events, meet resident DJs, and make VIP reservations.
RADIO GARDEN: PLANTING THE SEEDS OF MUSIC AROUND THE GLOBE If you could take a global tour based on your musical tastes, where would you go? Most of you reading this will likely have a hot spot where your favorite genre reigns supreme, but what about the rest of the world? Trance in France? Grime in Anaheim? Swing in Beijing? Maybe that last one’s a
HOW DISTILLERS ARE USING EDM AND SONIC AGING TO IMPROVE Man has been making alcoholic beverages for thousands of years and along the way many innovations have come about to make the job easier. The talk of the industry is currently “sonic aging”, a process that is proven to produce fine beers, spirits, and especially whiskey in record-breaking time. The idea was inspired by European TIGHTEN UP YOUR MIX: 5 TIPS FOR BUSSING DRUMS FOR Are you tired of ‘floppy’ drums that don’t punch through your mix? Chances are, the samples you’re using are not the problem. It predominantly comes down to two considerations: the mix, as well as your processing, whether it’s compression, EQ, reverb, or saturation, for example. The following five steps will drastically help you get your
AFTER PROLIFIC CAREER, WHERE HAS PRETTY LIGHTS GONE? Pretty Lights and his live band have not performed live since August 2018 at Red Rocks. The topic of self-imposed breaks has been well discussed in our community. We stand by artists who want to take breaks from the anxiety of touring. The breaks that ARE SOUNDWAVE TATTOOS REALLY ALL THEY'RE CRACKED UP TO BE? Technology has come a long way, but did you ever think that you would be able to hear your loved ones, or your favorite song play through your tattoo? Two friends got the idea from a simple comment, “Wouldn’t it be cool if you could listen to the tattoo?” and from there the idea took DANCE MUSIC NW
The best source for news and information on EDM, nightlife, artists, and DJs throughout Seattle, Portland, Vancouver, and the entire PNW. BEYOND WONDERLAND REVEALS THE 2020 LINEUP On March 20th and the 21st, Beyond Wonderland is bringing the festival to NOS Events Center in San Bernardino, California. The 2-day insomniac festival is a crowd favorite every year, we have attended Beyond Wonderland in the past, read our review here. The 2020 lineup was released this week. The lineup includes some of our ELECTRONIC MUSIC MASTERING: LUFS AND TRUE PEAK EXPLAINEDMASTERING TRUE PEAKTRUE PEAK MAXWHAT IS TRUE PEAK LIMITINGTRUE PEAK AUDIOTRUE PEAK DBLUFS LEVEL FOR MASTERING Mastering isn’t as simple as putting a limiter on your master channel and turning it up “loud”, or slapping on an ill-advised preset. This article will address two things in the realm of mastering audio that engineers and producers alike should be discussing—LUFS and True Peak. Nowadays, many mastering engineers use LUFS to determine the
PASSIVE VS. POWERED SPEAKERS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW AS A DJ Speakers and DJ’s go hand in hand, and believe it or not, DJ mixers are actually the more complex bits of gear. Speakers come in many different sizes and styles to suit a variety of specialized applications but essentially there are two different kinds that pertain to DJ’ing and live music: powered and passive. Read SEATTLE NIGHTCLUBS: THE BEST EDM, UNDERGROUND, AND TOP 40 If you're looking for a great night out in Seattle, check out these clubs! Get information, find events, meet resident DJs, and make VIP reservations.
RADIO GARDEN: PLANTING THE SEEDS OF MUSIC AROUND THE GLOBE If you could take a global tour based on your musical tastes, where would you go? Most of you reading this will likely have a hot spot where your favorite genre reigns supreme, but what about the rest of the world? Trance in France? Grime in Anaheim? Swing in Beijing? Maybe that last one’s a
HOW DISTILLERS ARE USING EDM AND SONIC AGING TO IMPROVE Man has been making alcoholic beverages for thousands of years and along the way many innovations have come about to make the job easier. The talk of the industry is currently “sonic aging”, a process that is proven to produce fine beers, spirits, and especially whiskey in record-breaking time. The idea was inspired by European TIGHTEN UP YOUR MIX: 5 TIPS FOR BUSSING DRUMS FOR Are you tired of ‘floppy’ drums that don’t punch through your mix? Chances are, the samples you’re using are not the problem. It predominantly comes down to two considerations: the mix, as well as your processing, whether it’s compression, EQ, reverb, or saturation, for example. The following five steps will drastically help you get your
AFTER PROLIFIC CAREER, WHERE HAS PRETTY LIGHTS GONE? Pretty Lights and his live band have not performed live since August 2018 at Red Rocks. The topic of self-imposed breaks has been well discussed in our community. We stand by artists who want to take breaks from the anxiety of touring. The breaks that ARE SOUNDWAVE TATTOOS REALLY ALL THEY'RE CRACKED UP TO BE? Technology has come a long way, but did you ever think that you would be able to hear your loved ones, or your favorite song play through your tattoo? Two friends got the idea from a simple comment, “Wouldn’t it be cool if you could listen to the tattoo?” and from there the idea took KENDOLL DELIVERS TRIO OF HOT NEW SUMMER TUNES WITH "FALL 2 hours ago · It’s been a tough year for various aspects of the dance music industry. Without shows and festivals to get us through the summer, new music and live-streams have largely been our scene’s salve. Thankfully, artists like Kendoll have been doing just that, helping keep us as sane as possible. The Northwest native has been a DISCO DONNIE PRESENTS, UPPER LEFT PARTNER TO BRING 'HIGHER It’s been an exciting season as live shows begin their return to the Pacific Northwest. A flurry of show announcements, club re-openings, and ever-changing state and federal COVID-19 guidelines make for a beautifully chaotic plunge into the summer months. The latest events production company to take the jump into the PNW dance music scene: Disco
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Trinity Nightclub is a one-of-a-kind Seattle nightlife spot and two level space, housing three separate rooms and a large private VIP room, each with it’s own distinctive theme and décor. Trinity features a full lounge, high-tech sound and lighting, and two spacious dance floors. Event Calendar Address: 111 Yesler Way Seattle, WA 98104 Dress Code: Dress to AFTER PROLIFIC CAREER, WHERE HAS PRETTY LIGHTS GONE? Pretty Lights and his live band have not performed live since August 2018 at Red Rocks. The topic of self-imposed breaks has been well discussed in our community. We stand by artists who want to take breaks from the anxiety of touring. The breaks that THE BOILER ROOM
When it comes to EDM, everyone has heard of Electric Daisy Carnival, Tomorrowland and Ultra. What you might not have heard of is The Boiler Room. Traveling discreetly from city to city, it may have already come through your town in just the blink of STUDIO 101: COMPRESSORS, EXPANDERS, AND GATES EXPLAINED There are many tools in a producer’s arsenal. The countless effects one has at their disposal often brings up a few questions. What does this plug-in do? When do I use it? Knowing a little more about some of the essentials can do wonders for your mixing. Compressors are SONGWRITING 101: HARMONIC VS. MELODIC COMPOSITION Every piece of music has a cornerstone on which everything is built. Deciding what that first idea should be sets the direction for your entire composition. Inspiration and creativity often work best in an open environment, where you can let your ideas flow. However, with absolutely no direction, you can end up going nowhere, resulting PASSIVE VS. POWERED SPEAKERS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW AS A DJ As a DJ, it is important to know the system you are playing on and respect its limitations. Clipping is the enemy. DJ equipment outputs a very “hot” audio signal, much more powerful than that of a microphone, but that does not mean they are immune to clipping. Try to keep levels out of the WHITE RABBIT GROUP FOUNDER BRANDON OWEN REVEALS SEATTLE Their combination of resumé, proven event success, and Seattle history make White Rabbit Group worth taking seriously. We sat down with Brandon at The Westy, shortly after the announcement, to discuss his company’s DNA, perspective on events, and its plan to bring Disney-inspired production values to Seattle’s electronic music world.
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