Shuffle Selects 001 Feat. Choopsie, Justin Jay, John Summit, & More [Playlist]
MP3 MAG Presents Shuffle Selects, a monthly series of the most ear-catching, dance-inducing tracks coming out of the House scene each month. For all submission inquiries, reach out with track […]
FRQ NCY Discusses His Favorite Tracks, Meaning Behind His SummerEyes Performance [Mix+Q&A]
Chaz Hayley—better known as FRQ NCY—has been moving deeper into the EDM spotlight these past three months. With both his EP, Broken Patterns, and album, The Vault dropping within one […]
Mersiv Announces Debut Album, Pretty Dark Loud, in the Works [News]
NEWS—Colorado artist Mersiv has been on a tear, and not even the Midwest polar vortex could keep him from heating things up with news he’s officially in ‘album mode.’ The producer took to socials to confirm his debut album, Pretty Dark Loud, is in the works.
NIVA Fights to ‘Save Our Stages’ [News]
Nashville is at risk of closing down its independent music venues. According to the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA), the Music City has 13 weeks until only one venue could be left. Without COVID relief, chances are grim not just for Nashville, but for independent venues across the country.
Dream Pusha Brings Bass and Imagination in “Boundless Thought” via Wormhole Music Group [Listen]
Upcoming producer Dream Pusha is all beat and bass on his new single, “Boundless Thought,” released last Friday. The track marks the first 2021 release from popular label Wormhole Music Group, who’s worked with similar artists like Mersiv, CharlestheFirst and more.
The Eunoia of MAD Pritch, A Glimpse Into the Rapper & Producer’s Beautiful Mind [Interview]
There are certain serendipities in life that reject being reduced to mere coincidences and seem rather like subtle messages from the universe, which remind us that we’re all metaphysically connected and guiding us in the right direction.
MAD Pritch is the moniker and musical embodiment of the Indiana-based rapper, songwriter, DJ, and producer Madeline Pritchett; a lyrical poet and true aesthete, deeply perceptive to the beauty of art and nature. While listening to her recent single “Contemporary Solutions” in prep for our interview, a dreamy, lo-fi track-turned-ballad, I noticed the first tag word: Eunoia (n.) beautiful thinking; a pure and well balanced mind.
Oakland Duo Smoakland Talks Love for Bud, Dirty Bass, & Taking it the Next Level [Interview]
As of late, Oakland-grown duo Smoakland has appeared to be destined for the limelight. After four sold-out shows in Denver and back-to-back sets at the Lunar Landing Drive-In shows in AL last Fall, the duo spoke with MP3DU about their recent success, origins and motivations.
Vibe Emissions: Finding Independence & Creativity during COVID-19 [Interview]
While some artists have been feeling the rage of cabin fever through quarantine, others use the time indoors to take a break from the norm, get much-needed rest and focus on future music and projects. Bryce Herlong, a.k.a. Vibe Emissions, is one of them.
Fractalliance Leads Way For Visual Arts Community During the Pandemic [Feature]
A global pandemic is enough to shutter anyone’s doors, but a few and fortunate have managed to find resiliency and success during these strange times. While live streams have provided the means to keep engagement going for both musicians and fans, perhaps no one has benefited more than visual/production artists.
Rising Electro Funk Act Phyphr Delivers Soulful New Single, “Live It” [Listen]
Last Friday, February 12, Electro-Funk prodigy Phyphr unveiled his latest boundary-pushing project, “Live It.” The 3+ minute single showcases the producer/instrumentalists’ musicality and potential to transcend the genres of Electronic Funk, Soul, and Glitch Hop.