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Documentary about the shocking story of Dubfire as an immigrant and today a world-famous DJ and producer. Ali Shirazinia, born in Iran, would be a completely unknown person in the world of electronic music today, if he had not decided to grit his teeth and overcome every challenge that came his way to success. From fleeing his homeland of Iran to becoming an American citizen, Dubfire begins with a story from his young days at the age of 7 to growing up in the world of electronic music. As one half of the Grammy-winning duo "Deep Dish" , Iranian-American Ali Shirazinia (aka 'Dubfire') has established himself as one of the world's most successful DJs and producers. But the road to success was not easy.  Featuring honest interviews with family, childhood friends, industry peers, and fellow artists, this documentary offers an intimate glimpse into the dance music world. It's an inspirational story, illustrating the realization of one's passion, pursuit of

Petar Dundov, the award-winning Croatian DJ and producer has released a new E P "Lunar Eclipse" with  Hernan Cattaneo on the Sudbeat Music label. Dundov opens the EP with the rhythmic " Lunar Eclipse " which creates a pleasant, warm atmosphere for "wild minds".  Along with the track that gave the EP its name, it can be enjoyed both at home and on the dance floor.   The second tape " Realm of St. Stephen ” delivers a dance floor focused story with bubbling bass and a cool space melody. Enjoy. [ izvor ]

The electronic scene gathers in the Dutch capital once more! We love how ADE become our guide to different lectures on the electronic music scene as a culture, lifestyle, and education. Amsterdam once again becomes the epicenter of electronic music from October 18 to 22, when it will host thousands of actors from the industry and hundreds of thousands of visitors. What this year's edition of ADE offers is finally known, because the organizers have concluded a program that offers more than 1000 different events. The big electronic event opens with the music-artistic performance "Breath, Walk, Die", which Amsterdam Dance Event works in cooperation with the Rijksmuseum and the musician upsammy. The opening of this year's Amsterdam Dance Event is to show how classical art and electronic music are complementary and mutually reinforcing. The musical and artistic performance is designed as a play in three acts - in which life from birth to death is expressed musically throu

Applications are open for the seventh " Ambassador " award of the e lectronic scene for the top musical achievements of Croatia, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Slovenia. This year, the public applications of projects and candidates , have been returned again. The expert jury, which fills in the pre-nomination lists and proposes projects, will once again have a great influence in compiling the nominations. The jury is made up of renowned players in the music industry, and consists of over 80 experts from Croatia, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Slovenia, Applications are open until 15.10. at 11:59 p.m., and the nominations will be announced on Tuesday, October 24. The award ceremony takes place on November 30. in Zagreb , and the next day there is also a discursive program. It is important to point out that the Ambassador also encourages new projects on the scene, and this year the category for Pho

New short documentary covers its past, present and future Berlin's Tresor is one of the oldest and most popular techno institutions that celebrates its 32nd birthday in 2023.  On the occasion of the birthday, Resident Advisor prepared a new short documentary film "Tresor: A Story of Survival".  The documentary explores the club's influence on Berlin's cultural landscape, and the founder of Tresor, Dimitri Hegemann, reveals more about it.    Tresor 2013. Photograph: Camille Blake  Through about 15 minutes of documentary film, Resident Advisor touches on the big problem of Berlin, increasing gentrification, rising real estate prices and insecure rental contracts.  Given that Berlin's real estate market continues to boom, the current circumstances prompted Dimitri Hegemann to found the Tresor Foundation with the goal of protecting cultural and creative spaces in the city center.  "Tresor: A Story of Survival" was directed by Josiah McGarvie and produc

The documentary features interviews with Carl Cox, Jeff Mills, Miss Kittin and many other important actors from the electronic scene.  The European public service dedicated to culture ARTE published a feature-length documentary about the life of French DJ Laurent Garnier.  The story of the life, work and actions of the legendary Frenchman is called "Off the Record", was filmed between 2017 and 2019 and was originally released in cinemas in France in 2021, and was directed by Gabin Rivoire.  "Off the Record" in its ninety minutes brings an exclusive interview with Garnier, who reveals details from his childhood, youth, his first musical steps and the experience he gained in his long career.  The story of the legendary DJ is complemented by in-depth interviews with various greats of electronic music such as Carl Cox, Jeff Mills, Richie Hawtin, Miss Kittin and others.  You can watch the documentary for free on ARTE's online platform by clicking HERE . [source]

Mark your calendars for November 30th as the seventh edition of the Ambassador of Electronic Music Awards is just around the corner ;) This event celebrates outstanding achievements in electronic music throughout 2023. and in collaboration with the Club Culture Association, the event will be held at the iconic Boogaloo Club in Zagreb, Croatia. All members of the electronic music scene will have the opportunity to submit their projects, following guidelines set to be released on October 2nd. This process will greatly aid our organizers in evaluating the projects vying for nominations.  Simultaneously, the expert jury will begin reviewing project proposals, programs, and performers, kicking off on the same date.  Nominations Revealed on October 24th!  As per tradition, the Ambasador Team closely monitors the progress of the regional scene. This leads to the introduction of new audiences and professional categories, recognizing quality projects, programs, and performers, while also i

In its comprehensive survey of the electronic music industry, the International Music Summit presented interesting statistics and results  Among the numerous creators, DJs, producers and other actors of the electronic scene, only 20% of them can make a living from the industry. 35% of them earn part-time from electronic music, while 45% of actors have no income from the industry.  One thing that connects them all is that electronic music is not just a hobby for them, but a real passion from which they want to create a career and earn money. Investigating the statistics in more detail, IMS discovered that the average earnings of creators in electronic music is slightly less than 9,500 US dollars annually, while in some other music industries it amounts to several thousand dollars more.  Almost 47% of that income comes from streaming platforms, and 34% of respondents revealed that they had an increase in income compared to last year.  As for the problems and challenges that musicians

 A new documentary explores how the techno genre spread from Detroit to Berlin, which is today's epicenter of techno. The film features interviews with some of the most significant figures from the early days of the techno scene: Juan Atkins, Alan Oldham (DJ T-1000), Ellen Allien, and Tresor founder Dimitri Hegemann. Additionally, archival footage of interviews with DJ Detroit and Paul van Dyk also make appearances.  For those who might raise concerns about the omission of some pioneers of the scene, primarily Kraftwerk , it's important to note that the film's focus is squarely on techno and the Detroit-Berlin relationship. While the title " How Techno Was Born?" may generate expectations about listing the most important musical influences, the film effectively captures the essence of the genre's evolution and its global diffusion within a concise 19-minute runtime.  The story commences in 1980s Berlin, when the Berlin Wall still divided the city into tw

This two-part documentary brings exclusive interviews with key figures from the scene, such as Nile Rodgers, Marshall Jefferson, Honey Dijon, and many others. British television Channel 4 presents a two-part documentary series called "I Was There When House Took Over the World," which chronologically traces the origins and development of house music.  The documentary series follows how the death of disco led to the creation of the iconic sound of electronic and dance music.  The documentary series is divided into two parts - "House Was Born," which focuses on the social and cultural environment, as well as the historical context that influenced the genre's development, and "House Went Global," which tells the story of how house music conquered the charts and dancefloors worldwide. The documentary series features archival footage, visits to iconic locations in Chicago , and interviews with key figures from the scene who were active in the past and to

Astralis is a renowned institution of electronic music in Zagreb, and this competition marks the occasion of its 25th anniversary, igniting a fresh wave of creativity.  The competition invites composers of electronic music to submit new compositions for consideration on the compilation "Astralis 25".  The competition is open to all electronic music composers.  Here are the conditions:  * Original works of club electronic music from all genres are accepted The criteria are simple: * the tracks must be danceable and have the power to ignite the dance floor!  Submissions must be unpublished works.  Please send exclusive SoundCloud private links with a download option.  The deadline for submissions is July 31st.  Each participant can submit a maximum of two outstanding tracks. The competition is supported by ZAPRAF - the Association for the Protection, Collection, and Distribution of Phonogram Rights Fees.  Join us in shaping the new Astralis sound by participating in this compe

BLOND:ISH releases the most sustainable vinyl record in the world  The Canadian DJ and producer has released a fully compostable compilation album "Plastic Free Party" made from bacteria.  Developed in collaboration with sustainable collective Evolution Music and vinyl pressing factory Deepgrooves, the compilation uses PHAs, which act as bacterial plastic mimics.  The Canadian non-profit organization Bye Bye Plastics points out that traditional vinyl records are the music medium with the most intense emissions, generating 12 times more greenhouse gases than other music media.  There is no compromise when it comes to sound quality According to the press release, the board will only begin to degrade after prolonged exposure to moisture or if left unprotected in a natural environment. [source]

The movement, called Bye Bye Plastic, was founded by Vivie-Ann Bakos, also known as Blond:ish, and has gained support from well-known DJs such as Richie Hawtin, Honey Dijon, and Pete Tong, among others. The initiative aims to eliminate the use of plastic in DJ booths and has been named "#PlasticFreeParty".  DJs who signed the petition have pledged to adhere to the rule that prohibits the use of single-use plastic in the DJ booth. Founder Vivie-Ann Bakos says that change is driven by movements and that music is the secret ingredient in creating such movements.  She believes that music can bind and unite people, and that it should be used for infinite good.  This movement is part of a larger trend in the music industry, with festivals around the world launching initiatives to reduce the use of plastic packaging.  Ibiza, known for setting trends in the industry, has also started taking steps towards reducing single-use plastic. As we move into 2020, it is expected that discussio

After a four-year break, the spring edition of T ime Warp festival is returning to its home in Mannheim, Germany on April 1st.  This year's event will feature 19 hours of music on 6 dance floors, with over 40 headliners including world-famous DJs such as Sven Vath, Adam Beyer, Amelie Lens, Richie Hawtin, Charlotte de Witte, Nina Kraviz, The Martinez Brothers, Paul Temple, Ricardo Vilalobos, Marco Carola, Seth Troxler, and Dixon. The festival is being held in the German state of Baden-Württemberg and is expected to attract partygoers from all over the world.  Time Warp is celebrating its 30th birthday soon and has become one of the most iconic techno festivals in the world. The festival had its first edition in 1994 in Ludwigshafen and moved to Mannheim the following year.  Since 2000, Mannheim has been the festival's home and a must-visit destination for techno enthusiasts. Year after year, the festival sells out, and visitors come from all over the world to experience the ele

Belgrade was conquered by the EXIT Dance Arena event, which officially launched EXIT's festival season.  The main Hangar of the Port of Belgrade was packed with more than 5,000 people who danced to the sophisticated tech house sound of Hot Since 82.  The event was a perfect prelude to one of the strongest editions of mts Dance Arena, featuring renowned artists such as Eric Prydz, Nina Kraviz, Amelie Lens, Indira Paganotto, Keinemusik, Michael Bibi, CamelPhat, and many others.  The evening was opened by last year's Let's Mix It competition winner Dakman, and the music project IDQ performed their hybrid DJ set, premiering unreleased tracks from their long-awaited album "Borderline."  The EXIT Dance Arena event in Belgrade was a massive success, and the upcoming mts Dance Arena is set to be one of the most exciting editions yet. [source] 

Artificial intelligence is advancing more and more every day 💘 In recent days, the focus of the public has been ChatGPT, which simulates a human conversation , behind it is the company OpenAI, which has already created the Dall-E-2 system for generating photos with artificial intelligence. Using descriptions and words, the artificial intelligence can create real photos or drawings depending on the command you enter, whatever you think of 😎😍 Dall-E-2 is named after the Spanish artist Salvador Dali and the animated robot Wall E , and has recently been available to everyone for free. Users around the world played with artificial intelligence, and Ed Haas decided to check how artificial intelligence imagines a rave party in 1998. The answer to that question, see in the photos below. [source]

Ravers in Italia have chosen street parades as a way to protest and express their discontent! FOTO: SMASH Repression, Robi Fog, Niccolò Bussolati, Santano Viperillo After the announcement of the new "anti-rave" law in Italy, which comes into force at the beginning of 2023, Italian partygoers in cities across the country on the Apennine peninsula have decided to express their dissatisfaction. The new article of law 633, which should enter into force early next year, prohibits gatherings in open areas, abandoned buildings and similar locations where illegal raves could be held. Also, people suspected of organizing illegal raves, the new law enables them to be wiretapped. Organized by several French and Italian music collectives, more than 50,000 ravers in Turin, Bologna, Naples, Rome, Palermo and Florence took part in street parades. One of the prominent figures of the "anti-rave" protest is Santano Viperillo from the Naples club "Duel", says: "It is im

At the end of September 1992, the legendary British band's debut album The Prodigy Experience was released. Co-founder and producer of The Prodigy, Liam Howlett is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the album that defined a generation. In a big interview for the BBC, he reflected on one of the most innovative electronic albums, the very beginning of his career, and the scene from the beginning of the 90s. "The album was influenced by the scene at that time. Everything was fresh , rebellious . We went to warehouse raves that would last until the police stopped us and chased us away." pointed out the main songwriter of The Prodigy. At the time of its release, the album peaked at number 12 on the UK Albums Chart. The production of the album itself was done from the home studio of Liam Howlett , who was only 19 years old at the time . The debut album of The Prodigy consisted of 12 songs in the original edition, and the expanded editions contained up to 25 songs. At the

Amsterdam Dance Event opened its doors for the 27th edition . More than 1,000 events attract over 400,000 visitors to the Dutch capital by the end of the weekend.   Amsterdam is hosting more than 2,500 DJs, producers, promoters, and all other people from the world of electronic music for the next few days. Among them, there are several representatives of t he regional scene who will present our climate to a wider world audience. Popular party organizers BSH Events bring a touch of the Croatian scene to the Netherlands with a free twelve-hour afterparty. Ani, Aldo Morro, Bronski, Damir Pushkar, Elena Mikac, Gabi b2b Lovre, Pablo Panda, Marcel, Tom Bug, Toni Kostijal and many others will take over the BarFly in Amsterdam from 7am to 5pm this Friday. EXIT Festival organizes its showcase again at the spectacular Faralda Crane Hotel. Layla Benitez, Eli Brown, Ilija Djokovic, Human Rias, Ece Ekren, Mija and a surprise guest lead the partygoers through an intimate and intense dance. Dan

Ketamine: The Musical, the New York collective House of Yes tries to take viewers on a journey through the different stages of taking ketamine Directed by David Kiss and Sir Nathan , the play aims to provide an immersive experience. Both the positive effects and the dark side of the synthetic fad drug are shown. " Ketamine : The Musical is an immersive, participatory, psychoactive and dissociative extravaganza," reads the announcement.  "The things you will see, hear and feel, you will not be able to unsee, hear and feel. Time will stand still as you are engulfed in circus, dancing, balloons, horses, clowns, sugar and music, lots of music. You will be educated and entertained. You will leave House of Yes a changed person." House of Yes is a collective and club from Bushwick, Brooklyn, New York. Both were founded in 2007 by Kae Burke and Anya Sapozhnikova . The project sees itself as an interdisciplinary circus.  Among other things, it's about merging the