Albums | Billboard Dance’s Matt Medved Spilled the Beans on Reddit, and We’ve Got the Highlights
Posted by Juicebox on January 21, 2016
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Last week, Matt Medved, Billboard Dance editor-in-chief and the DJ / producer, Sicarii, hosted a special “AMA” (Ask Me Anything) on Reddit’s r/electronicmusic subreddit, where he was able to share his experiences as a dance music journalist and building Billboard Dance into the respected publication it is today. Medved began as a Berlin-based freelancer in 2014, but quickly established himself as one of Billboard Dance’s most important assets before joining the Billboard team for good in March of 2015. Since then, he has penned pieces with an eye towards ending the fight between the underground and the mainstream once and for all, in addition to trying to help keep cell phones in your pocket and off the dance floor. In addition to Medved’s work with Billboard, he recently unveiled his DJ / producer persona, Sicarii – and he’s already played Billboard’s Hot 100 Festival and remixed Maroon 5’s “Sugar.”
On his AMA, Matt Medved answered questions on a plethora of topics ranging from the role of ghost producers in dance music, to his favorite genre at the moment, to his favorite artist to see live. It’s not often that casual fans get a first-hand look at the experiences of someone as integrated in the scene as Matt Medved, so we’ve put together a list of our favorite moments from his AMA below the jump. You can check out Matt Medved’s full AMA here.
News | TomorrowWorld Announces Phase 2 Lineup Featuring Kaskade, Porter Robinson, and More
Posted by Juicebox on June 30, 2015
TomorrowWorld just continues to outdo itself. The festival, which is coming into its third year, has only grown more and more popular, as it offers an unmatched blend of music with jaw-dropping production and fairytale-esque festival grounds. Fresh off the announcement of the addition of two brand new stage curators, Thomas Jack and The Magician, to a list that included Hardwell, Pete Tong, and Ferry Corsten, the massive SFX-produced festival has unveiled the second phase of artists that are slated to take over the decks at TomorrowWorld. The second wave of artists announced rounds out the lineup quite nicely – bassheads are well represented by Bassnectar and Borgore, while Porter Robinson and Rudimental will help ring in the inaugural L!VE stage. Other confirmed acts include Kaskade, Benny Benassi, The Chainsmokers, Seven Lions, Maya Jane Coles, and more. You can check out the full phase 2 lineup above, and tickets to TomorrowWorld are available for purchase here.
News | EDMbiz Announces 2015 Panels & Speakers Featuring Pasquale Rotella, James Barton, and More
Posted by GMONEY on June 1, 2015
Since its inception in 2012, the EDMbiz Conference & Expo has led the charge for both industry executives and hopefuls, as it’s one of the largest gatherings of the entire dance music ecosystem, from influential power players, to international artists, to aspiring industry hopefuls. Taking place June 16-18, EDMbiz offers three days of keynote presentations, panel discussions, and networking opportunities, as industry leaders like Pasquale Rotella, CEO of Insomniac, and Mike Darlington, CEO of Monstercat, come together to discuss dance music and its current happenings. In addition to two brand new contests, the Insomniac-hosted conference has announced the first phase of their programming, including panels, keynote sessions, and speakers. Badges to EDMbiz 2015 are still available, and you can register for one here.