Click for FREE Artist Podcasts and Radio Shows

Avicii, Sander Van Dorn, Armin Van Buuren we have all the hot podcasts and radio shows for you to listen to!

Ultra Music Festival 2012

DOWNLOAD Full Sets from all 3 DAYS of UMF - Miami

EDM Articles

For indepth analysis and coverage of what is going on in EDM Click Here!

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

A Letter to Our Followers From Max, EDMBoston Founder

By Max

Over the last two years I have blogged every business day about a scene I love and care deeply about, the electronic music scene in Boston.  I have done this ontop of my full time job and made a commitment to myself that I would never let my followers down and deliver content to them consistantly.  Every business day since August of 2011 myself, and in fall of 2012 the team I know lead, have fulfilled that promise.

My commitment has always been to spread an honest word about the movement in Boston. I've gone to festivals and shows across the state and region to represent the city and EDM community.

Earlier this afternoon I wrote a piece asking our audience if it was too soon for Krewella to be performing in our city based on the facts and circumstances I had during my lunch break and posted it this evening.  At that time I had no knowledge of Krewella making a GENEROUS donation to the victims, as their facebook nor pr rep had contacted me about such. For their kind donation I am grateful to them.

Hearing the news unfold yesterday and today has not been easy. Despite this I still held myself responsible to blog and my team. I thought I had a valid question- and still believe, is it to soon to party? Personally, I don't feel ready until this weekend. However, I understand if people, including members of my team, feel otherwise.

At no point in time was I writing as an insult to the people attending the show. We are all different, and if this scene has taught me anything it's acceptance. If a show is what it takes to get you back to normality I encourage you to go.

I look forward to continuing to be your source for electronic music and I'm sorry if I offended you.

Sincerely,

Max 

Hardwell Miami 2013 Aftermovie 'Never Say Goodbye'


Is Krewella Performing Too Soon After Boston Marathon Explosion?


It's been a trying week in Boston and the EDMBoston team, along with the rest of the city, have had heavy hearts due to the Boston Marathon Attack. The last thing on minds has been electronic music or whats happening outside of Boston.

Last night in Dorchester, the community remembered the lost live of 8 year old Martin Richard. He was one of three fatally injured by the ruthlessness of a crazed bomber that set target on the Boston marathon finish line. Thousands showed up to the vigil and the support was truly amazing!

Support has come far and wide from the dj community and beyond. Sporting teams showed their love and consideration by canceling games the day after the tragedy and remembering it two days proceeding in symbolic gestures. The bruins canceled their game monday. The red sox and yankees came together to embrace a clear message "united we stand".

Then there is krewella sending their own message. They will be performing in Boston at the Royale tonight. On facebook they posted:

"hi krew, it's been a really sad 24 hours for the US. no matter if you were personally affected by the tragedy in Boston or not, we can all feel the pain. our first show in Boston is still on for tomorrow night, and like we always say, music heals, so we'll be playing for anyone and everyone who's hurting. Love, prayers, and positive thoughts to all. ♥"

For sure a heartfelt message.

Despite the positive vibes, we have to question their intent as A-Trak, who was also scheduled to perform tonight, opted to cancel his show in consideration of those affected.

Is 3 days after a tragedy to soon for a party?


**UPDATE** Krewella has come out and said that they are donating half of show proceeds to charity.We have issued an apology for incorrect facts.

Support The One Fund to help victims

Major Lazer: Free the Universe album review


By Streeter: 

Major’s Lazer’s first full length album since the 2009 release of “Guns Don’t Kill People- Lazers Do” has brought some seriously rowdy and diverse sound to your speakers.  The fictional Jamaican jarhead made famous by the current production crew of DiploJillionaire, and Walshy Fire, opens the album with vocals from regular Diplo contributor Santigold in “You’re No Good.”  The album opener is a slower more tribal sound than the typical dancehall tones heard on the rest of the album, but definitely showcases the diversity and complexity of this album’s sound.  “Get Free” featuring Amber from the Dirty Projectorsis another song that slows things down a bit, with steely guitar sounds and a reggae rhythm, this track is much more laidback than the rest of the track list. 

This album also features the previously released “Jah No Partial” collaboration between Major Lazer and Joshua Steele, more commonly known as Flux Pavilion. This track’s deep reggae roots give way to the hammering bass characteristic of Flux.  Also included on this release are two remixes of this song including one from Skream and one from Heroes x Villains.  

“Watch Out For This” is a bouncing dancehall jam that should be played at loud volume, marching out of your speakers with a unique fusion between moombahton and reggae this is a track to be sure to ‘watch out for’.

As if this album wasn’t already packed with big name collaborators, “Keep Cool” features the vocals of both Shaggy and Wynter Gordon.  Unfortunately despite the big names, this track seemed confused in the sound that it tried to capture.  The uplifting vocal hook from Wynter Gordon gets muddled down with too many samples that simply aren’t cohesive. 

Laidback Luke brings his characteristic style to the next track on the album “Sweat” featuring the vocals of Ms. Dynamite.  In keeping with the title of this dancehall jam, the hook brings the heat for anyone who feels like twerkin’ on the dance floor.  And for those that feel like twerkin’ the night away “Bubble Butt” is a choppy dancehall track that features both Bruno Mars and Tyga. 

Overall this second full length album, released on Secretly Canadian records, gets mixed reviews. While the diversity of this album is something to be admired, the eclectic sounds can sometimes be detrimental to a particular flow.  With that said, this album masterfully meshes sounds characteristic of Jamaica/ West Africa with modern bass crushing beats.  As Diplo spearhead’s the push to bring Jamaican dancehall back to the mainstream, there are certainly a few singles on this album that have the potential to blow up!

Buy the album on Major Lazer's site, and sound off in the comments on how you feel about Free The Universe!

Support Pours Into Boston

(Boston.com) In the wake of the fatal explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon on Monday, people from around the world sent messages of love and support for our city. Here's a sample:
Note: If you see anything we should add, please tweet at @swatigauri.

1. Love from Motown.

From Reddit user @nolanater5711

2. And from down south.

From Instagram user @365thingsAustin

3. Because right now, all rivalries are forgotten.

"We stand united with the @RedSox" - @Yankees

4. And we have #prayforboston

It's trending on Twitter.

5. And a reminder: We must move forward.

"A downloadable wallpaper I'm offering to benefit the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing on April 15, 2013. Proceeds will be evenly distributed between Boston Children's Hospital and the Red Cross."- Twitter user @listenmemyslave

6. New York City stands with us.

"NYC stands with Boston: Boston flag flying at half staff in front of NY City Hall. " Via Deputy Mayor Deputy Mayor of New York City @howiewolf

7. And yes, we love New York.

"In NYC our thoughts are with #Boston tonight. Our hopes are for #peace. #bostonmarathon " via @illuminator99

8. And the New York love keeps coming.

9. Pray for the victims; the rest of us are okay.

"Keep Calm And Pray For Boston" via @prayforrboston

10. Via Reddit, you sent us tons of pizza.

Random Acts of Pizza: A Reddit thread was devoted to give Bostonians a free meal.

"In NYC our thoughts are with #Boston tonight. Our hopes are for #peace. #bostonmarathon " via @illuminator99

11. The geeks across the Charles at MIT broadcast their love.

Photo by Matthew J. Lee / Boston.com Staff

12. We realized that strangers aren’t really strangers.

  • I am praying for all in Boston ... to have strength and courage in the days ahead.
  •  
  • – Jennifer K., Norfolk, Va.
  • So our teams cant stand each other. But we are 2 strong, tough towns, Irishproud ... God bless you all. 
  • – Maureen Roe Fudger, Nanticoke, N.Y.
  • Bless all the doctors, police, firefighters, paramedics, nurses, and all who take a part in rescue. 
  • – Father Cliff Byrons, Virginia
  • The courage and heroism of Boston's people inspire and strengthen us all. 
  • – Kevin Hill, Amarillo, Texas
  • I'm thinking for the people in Boston tonight. I am praying for the victims families. God Bless America, God Bless the people in Boston.
  •  
  • – Rachel, Melbourne, Australia
Don't you love us too? Send us your thoughts

13. When you run into bad luck in Boston, we have your back –
and a place for you to stay.

Boston showed the kind of support its willing to give complete strangers in times of tragedy. Boston.com compiled a Google Doc for locals to offer any available housing they have. The response was overwhelming.

Boston showed the kind of support its willing to give complete strangers in times of tragedy. Boston.com compiled a Google Doc for locals to offer any available housing they have. The response was overwhelming.

14. You’ve gotten to us with even the simplest of tributes.

Credit goes to Rob Anderson and Philip Saul

15. Chicago is our kind of town.

8. Chicago is our kind of town

Chicago Tribune lead sports page, April 16

16. One minute BuzzFeed ridicules us, the next they love us. It’s all good.

9. One minute BuzzFeed ridicules us, the next they love us. It’s all good.

"29 Reasons To Love Boston," BuzzFeed