Iconic Producer, Songwriter, Composer & Musician Quincy Jones Has Passed Away
Producer, songwriter, composer, arranger, and musician Quincy Jones has passed away at the age of 91. The icon died at his Bel Air home in Los Angeles.
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Remembering Producer & Visionary Rico Wade
Music producer, Organized Noize / Dungeon Family co-founder, and visionary Rico Wade has sadly passed away. The cause of death have not been reported. Wade was 52 years of age.
ColoRising Interview with George Apergis aka EMEX
George Apergis, known to the music world as EMEX, holds many titles. While that of producer, DJ, and record label boss are the immediate that come to mind, he's also a designer, and you can also add historian to the list. The Athens, Greece-based artist has not only released some of the most important techno records to come out of the country, but he's also responsible for literally helping to pioneer the Greek techno movement.
Craig Morrison of Silicone Soul Interview
Silicone Soul captures the pure and core essence of not only house but dance music as a whole. The Glasgow duo comprised of Craig Morrison and Graeme Reedie, who launched their careers in the late nineties, composed not only some of the most deep and soulful tracks this side of the UK and European shores, but have also spawned chart topping hits.
Listen to Martin Aelred Colgan’s ‘Last Boat to St Helena (Spanish Galleon Mix)’
With a lengthy career in music as well as his production CV dating back to the early 90s working with acts such as Juni Morrison, Soul II Soul and more, Martin Aelred Colgan has shared the Spanish Galleon mix of his song 'Last Boat to St Helena'. The tune is also the title track to his latest LP.
Eva Shaw Interview
Eva Shaw is the very embodiment of the word multifaceted. A producer, songwriter, DJ and label boss, her ear for crafting hit records without compromising her creativity or integrity has allowed her to not only churn out massive songs as a solo artist, but has also given her the opportunity to work with some of the biggest names in music...period. Although storming the dance and electronica circuits with 'Charizma' and 'Space Jungle', Eva Shaw demonstrated that she was equally as fierce when it came to Hip-Hop production, crafting pure, unadulterated bangers.
ColoRising Interview with Eva Shaw
Eva Shaw is the very embodiment of the word multifaceted. A producer, songwriter, DJ and label boss, her ear for crafting hit records without compromising her creativity or integrity has allowed her to not only churn out massive songs as a solo artist, but has also given her the opportunity to work with some of the biggest names in music...period. Although storming the dance and electronica circuits with 'Charizma' and 'Space Jungle', Eva Shaw demonstrated that she was equally as fierce when it came to Hip-Hop production, crafting pure, unadulterated bangers.
ColoRising Mixes 39: Jay Carder
Jay Carder is not just a mainstay DJ within the UK, but in music...period. Known for her versatility, spinning everything from house music to downtempo and even Hip-Hop, her effortless sets are truly journeys, taking fans through pure listening experiences. Having played in countless clubs including Ministry of Sound and Fabric just to name a few, she has performed alongside giants such as Osunlade, Modeselektor and Groove Armada. She is a resident DJ and promoter for the Birmingham-based company Voyage Events, not to mention has acquired residency at Austria's Snowbombing Festival. With a firm reputation planted, Jay Carder is truly an exciting DJ who has carved out her own lane in the scene.
Listen to object blue’s ‘FIGURE BESIDE ME’ EP
London-based DJ and producer object blue has shared her third EP 'FIGURE BESIDE ME'. Comprised of the two tracks 'ECSTASY OF SAINT TERESA' and 'FUCK THE STASIS', the record is a journey into experimental electronica constructed of jittery samples and twisted effects, with object blue still finding a way to slide in hypnotic drum programming to keep a groove.
Bishat Interview
There is no denying the sonic distinction of modern pop music coming out of Sweden. With a reputation that includes sharp synth work and stadium style choruses, the Scandi-pop sound is a magnet for chart success. Whilst it could be easy for a Swedish artist to get caught up in a formulaic web, Stockholm-based singer and producer Bishat is definitely not afraid of trekking down alternate routes. From dark pop to soul, she has proven on numerous occasions that she is as versatile as they come with a power packing voice that can practically carry any rhythm.