Another step in the evolution of DJing, Japanese DJ Daito Manabe uses electrical impulses to create a truly unique sound. Manabe has created a new technology that translates the movements of facial muscles into beats. Beyond the beats, Manabe visualizes his creations through videos and live shows that utilize holographic technology and various forms of [...]

Based on the Time Teller P collection, Nixon introduces a new selection of colors – shades of yellow, white, green, and gray – with the Plastiform Collection. The collection is a tribute to the Pop Art movement, and features bold colors that are muted just a bit. The Time Tell P series now has thirty [...]

Last week, we brought you the first episode of “Australasia,” a YouTube mini-documentary series that takes its viewers behind the DJ booth and into the world of Avicii and his management crew, as they tour Australia and Asia. Now, we are presented with the second webisode of the series, which wraps up the Australia leg [...]

Into The AM Clothing will become the first EDM brand to showcase its collection at the Agenda Trade Show this month in California and New York. The growth of EDM has allowed for the creation and monetizing of services and goods that aim to capture the essence of the culture. Into The AM Clothing embodies [...]

Japanese audio brand Amadana has released a new headphone in its SAL (‘Style and Live’) series. The Style-D Portable headphones embody a ‘Sharp and Cool’ motto, with an emphasis on portability and style. It weighs in at a light 97 grams. The durability is still in the air, as the strap appears to be a [...]

This video gives us a backstage pass with Avicii and his tour managers, part of “At Night Management.” While recapping Avicii’s performances at huge EDM events like Australia’s Stereosonic Festival, the video gives us an inside look at the man himself, and the people who work behind him. We see special appearances from the likes [...]

The Ventura SPARC MGS W55 Mechanical Automatic Digital is “The time piece of the future”. This unique wrist watch operates with a micro generator system, which uses the owner’s momentum by re-purposing it to electricity, batteries-free. Ventura, the Swiss watch makers invented this technology in 2000, claiming their product is “the most percise time keeper [...]

2012 was a special year for the young Swedish DJ/producer Alesso, as it is one that saw his tremendous breakthrough in the dance music world. In this video, Alesso reminisces of some of his favorite memories of the year, including his performance on his 21st Birthday on New York’s Governor’s Island, as well as his [...]

On Thursday, December 27th, I returned to Pier 94 in NYC for the first time since an intense weekend there for “Pier Of Fear,” back in late October (http://www.elektrodaily.com/news/2012/11/pier-of-fear-recap-a-weekend-of-beats-tricks-and-treats/). Walking into the pier brought back all of the memories from that Halloween-themed celebration of EDM. Exactly two months after leaving the “Pier Of Fear,” I returned for #AOKIFY NYC, Steve [...]

One of the most successful hip hop groups to break out of the LA scene in recent years, this four piece act has been making waves both stateside and internationally with their club friendly electo-infused rap sound. Described by member Kev Nish as a cross between LA electro rap, Miami club and Dutch house beats, [...]