Beyond The Beats: Edm News And Culture

Welcome 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 connect@beyondthebeats.co

Welcome 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 connect@beyondthebeats.co

Welcome 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 connect@beyondthebeats.co

Welcome 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 connect@beyondthebeats.co

Welcome 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

Welcome 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

Welcome 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

Welcome 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

Welcome 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.

Welcome 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

Welcome 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 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

Welcome 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

Welcome 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 - 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

Welcome 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

Wow, 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!

Welcome 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

Welcome 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!

Welcome 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