November 2017 – 247 The SoundFM

5 Big Mistakes By Electronic Music Producers

webmaster | November 10, 2017

With the popularity of electronic dance music and the increased accessibility of technology more and more people are learning to express themselves and their talents through electronic music. These new producers submit their creations for all the world to see in hopes of becoming one of the next big names […]

Club music

Rise of Electronic Music

webmaster | November 10, 2017

Electronic music was born in the discos and nightclubs nationwide in the early eighties. Today, this genre of music, also known as Electronic Dance Music or EDM is a music largely created by disk jockeys with a purpose of creating environment for dance-based entertainment. EDM soon became one of the […]

Music Production

What Is Trap Music?

webmaster | November 10, 2017

If you’ve followed artists such as Young Jeezy, T.I., and Gucci Mane, you’ve heard the term “Trap” used often. Whether it was on Young Jeezy’s track, “Trap or Die”, T.I.’s sophomore ablum “Trap Muzik”, or on Gucci Mane’s mixtape, “Trap God”, the word “Trap” has been around for years in […]

Dj Life

The Importance of Online Music PR for EDM and Urban Music Artists

webmaster | November 10, 2017

In today’s world it seems that everyone wants to be a singer, rapper, producer etc, the list goes on and on, but it has not always been something that has been achievable to the masses due to restriction such as finding a label that will sign you, and once finding […]

Club music

New Zealand Music Festival Survey

webmaster | November 10, 2017

The rise of Lorde and electronic dance music, or EDM, across the world has brought a new level of attention to music festivals in the country of New Zealand. The country is currently producing a number of leading popular musicians and acts and is the birthplace of the latest worldwide […]

Parties

The New Cool Thing in The World of EDM: “Trap Music”

webmaster | November 10, 2017

Caught in a trap? Music that catches you and doesn’t let you go, that’s what I thought about trap music when I first heard about it. What a weird name though, you must be wondering what the hype behind trap music is? After all, it is quite similar to dubstep […]

Parties

Ultra Music Festival 2018

webmaster | November 10, 2017

This was my second year in a row doing UMF and it was AMAZING. It also happened to mark my one year anniversary with my boyfriend! We were acquaintances who met up in Miami that fateful weekend and fell in love there. We knew we would have to go to […]

Club music

Music Festivals and Why You Should Care

webmaster | November 10, 2017

Now that Ultra Music Festival has mesmerized EDM fans in 185 countries, it’s time to talk about why festivals matter and why you should go! But first, a little background: I am a music festival addict to the bone. I cannot get enough. I attended Vans Warped Tour as a […]

Music Production

The Rise in Use of Loops and Samples Within EDM and Urban Music Production

webmaster | November 10, 2017

In a relatively short space of time, the use of royalty free downloadable loops & sample packs within musical compositions by electronic music producers has become increasingly popular. In today’s world of electronic digital music, it is so much easier to get your music heard and to quickly develop a […]

Dj Life

Music Composition Software – How to Choose the Best Software for Your Needs

webmaster | November 10, 2017

There are heaps of music composition software and programs on the market, but which should you use? Perhaps you’re a music composer who wants to move into digital music making or maybe you’re just beginning your music composition journey. Whatever your goals, this article will be of interest to you. […]