elektro exclusive interview with Anthony Attalla
Detroit has long been hailed as the birthplace of American techno, and few know the scene better than rapidly rising star Anthony Attalla. The head honcho of Incorrect Music, this label boss/producer takes the stage once again in Detroit as the host of the official after party for DEMF/Movement Electronic Music Festival. On May 25th, [...]
Kyau & Albert “We Own The Night”
German hard-hitters Kyau & Albert struck gold with their sixth studio album, Nights Awake. Their collaborative piece with Stoneface & Terminal, titled “We Own The Night” quickly became a favorite at parties with its addictive vocals, gorgeous synths, and trance-rooted melodies. The club mix takes amps up the energy and adds a throttling bassline that’s [...]
Shine bright like a diamond
Fans of Etsy, rejoice! TheFancy.com offers online shoppers a new destination to discover and purchase interesting and unique creations, from hanging cliff cabanas (tents you can hang from tree branches), to modern breathtakingly designed hookahs, to forward-thinking fashions. Our top pick at the moment are these LED crystal earrings. Modeled to look subtle during the [...]
Insomniac founder Pasquale Rotella to appear in E! special tonight at 9 p.m.
The founder of Insomniac Events is about to become a father. While events and festivals that bare his company’s stamp are recognized around the world, the man behind the party has kept up a somewhat private existence. Its unlikely, then, that we’d expect to find one of the most respected and influential figures in the [...]
Nicole Moudaber ‘Believe’ LP
We’ve been talking about it since we got wind during Miami Music Week. Its finally here—the long awaited debut album by ‘The Queen’ of techno and house, Nicole Moudaber. Released via Drumcode, Believe takes listeners on an audio journey through different soundscapes, from the clean and chic lounge-y pulse of opening track “Lumiere Tamisee,” to [...]
GQ profiles Daft Punk
Nearly a decade ago, two helmet-clad production geniuses set a standard for electronic dance music that has been replicated again and again in the years that followed. Eight years later, the pioneers are back with a brand new album. At first, our excitement was partnered with a sense of skepticism—many years had passed since the [...]
Defected Records label reborn
It’s a new year and a new look for Defected Records. After 15 years of music, the label is partnering up acclaimed designer and producer Trevor Jackson and photographer Nick Griffiths to reemerge with a revamped identity. From brand new release artwork and merchandise to an updated website and logo, Defected plans to take its [...]
elektro exclusive interview with Dubfire
What’s the story behind your stage name, Dubfire? Ali: We had a huge diplomatic community in the DC scene; a lot of DJs and people who were part of the scene used their first names, and they were all from middle-eastern backgrounds. Their names were very ethnic and I didn’t want to be one of [...]
Verboten StageONE Brooklyn Waterfront Event Series kicks off July 4th
Aside from fireworks and long, hot, lazy days, New York City residents have one more thing to look forward to this summer: StageONE, a new event series on Brooklyn’s Williamsburg waterfront. Brought to us by Verboten, NYC’s go-to for underground parties, the series kicks off July 4th with music pioneer and legend Sasha’s Never Say [...]
elektro exclusive interview with Bingo Players
I read you two met in a bar over an incident involving accidentally swapped jackets. Did you ever guess it would lead to performing together? I don’t think we thought that far ahead. It’s funny, sometimes you connect with people in life for whatever reason and that initial interaction turns into something much bigger. Thankfully [...]
