RamonPang’s Idyllic, Futuristic ‘Third Places’
Intelligent dance music artist RamonPang dropped his debut album Nature System to critical acclaim and a strong fanbase. His second record, Third Places, came out in August via the same record company that supported his first album, Tabula Rasa Records. The Filipino-American musician catapulted to his current style of dance music through electronic techniques utilized […]
Nostalgix on Building a Universe in Music
Emerging house artist Nostalgix says her moniker chose her before she ever touched a DJ controller. From a young age, she knew she wanted to sing, rap, and pursue music. In fact, she bases her discography on the nostalgic music she listened to when growing up in Iran. At home, her parents played Persian artists, […]
Musicians Providing Platforms for the Rights of Those with Uteruses
Roe v. Wade protected the constitutional rights of access to abortion in America from January 22, 1973, until June 24, 2022, when the supreme court overturned the ruling, reversing the constitutional right and jeopardizing women’s health and people with uteruses. Several artists in the music industry stood up against the Supreme Court by donating, setting […]
QRTR’s Fresh, Ethereal Dive Into Dance Music
“Representation is everything. I would have not gotten into dance music if I didn’t see other women DJing and producing dance music.” These words come from electronic artist and soothing dance music extraordinaire, Meagan Rodriguez, otherwise known as QRTR. Music flows through Rodriguez figuratively, and quite literally. The Brooklyn-based artist noted that her half Puerto-Rican, […]
Disco Fan to Burning Man Sensation: Öona Dahl Chronicles Her Musical Evolution
Öona Dahl grew up enveloped in a cloud of disco. From attending shows in her youth to pleading with her mom to stay awake to listen to more music, the adoration for the art translated itself into a fruitful career. “There was always music being played in the house,” Dahl shared. “She wasn’t a musician […]
Little Dragon On Headlining All Day I Dream, Family Dynamics, and Their Latest Album
Known for their diverse, eclectic, and versatile musical prowess along with their chic style, the Swedish band Little Dragon consists of four members: Håkan Wirenstrand, Yukimi Nagano, Erik Bodin, and Frederik Wallin. Speaking about their evolution and musical growth, bassist and vocalist Frederik Wallin sat down with MP3 MAG to discuss Little Dragon’s growth, headlining […]
No April Fool’s: Doorly Releases Two-Track EP “Acid Hearts”
Esteemed DJ Doorly’s new project “Acid Hearts” includes two tracks. With steady beats and self-awareness, this project is sure to become a staple in the house scene. The track “Give Me Love” entrances the listener from the first driving drum and bass loop. Around the 45 second mark, the lyrics begin to vibrate through the […]
10 Acts Not to Miss at Coachella’s Do LaB Stage in 2022
For weeks Do LaB enthusiasts and Coachella connoisseurs waited patiently for this year’s roster to drop. Fans asked themselves “who will return to the desert for a shot on the aesthetic Do LaB stage and who will get their first chance to play on the sustainable stage?” On March 28, Do LaB released their lineup […]
Iconic, Eclectic and Immersive: A Dive Into the History of Coachella’s DoLaB Stage
2004 was a historic year. The social media network Facebook launched, Greece hosted the Summer Olympics, and the Flemming brothers, Josh, Jesse, and Dede created one of the most eclectic, immersive, and innovative facets of the music festival scene today, the Do LaB company. Do LaB was started to create an immersive, innovative, and eclectic […]
VNSSA: Tech House Sensation Opens Up About Time Off, New Music for Festival Season
The future of tech house is bright, partially thanks to the efforts of Vanessa Barnes, otherwise known as VNSSA. An artist who excels at meshing elements of synth-pop and disco wave, VNSSA used the first two months of 2022 in the studio working on new music. She spoke with MP3 MAG about upcoming tour stops, […]