VEIL and Notlö Talk B2B’s, Inclusivity & Life on the Road [Interview]
When bass music queens VEIL and NotLö first came together, they found an untapped potential to their creativity. The up-and-coming bass artists caught up with MP3 MAG to discuss what more representation and opportunity could mean to women artists throughout the scene. Deep Dark & Dangerous alumni Alex Mantekas—a.k.a. Notlö—and industry veteran Becca Drylie-Perkins, better […]
LP Giobbi: How She Revived the Spirit of House, and Channeled Its Power for Good
LP Giobbi has been called the queen of piano house, but her role in the global dance community is so much more. She has quickly carved out a unique yet nostalgic sound, striking a fine balance between the power and beauty of house music. LP Giobbi—taken from her name, Leah Chisolm, and her mother’s maiden […]
REZZ Rocks Rules: Canada’s Superstar is Inspiring a Generation
It wasn’t too long ago that a headlining woman was a rarity in electronic music, but lead ladies like REZZ are making it status quo while inspiring a whole generation to dream big. 26-year old Isabelle Rezazadeh—known globally as REZZ—has taken the electronic world by storm with bass-heavy house, enigmatic visuals, and her hypnotic pair […]
REZZ Recruits Stacked Lineup for Return to Red Rocks [Fest Feature]
After almost 2 years since her last performance headline show at one of the country’s most beloved venues, REZZ is ready to bring her 3rd installment of REZZ Rocks back to Colorado. With the wild success of her first two Red Rocks headline events in 2018 & 2019, the REZZ team decided to expand the […]
Purified’s Alex Breitling Reflects on Lilie EP; Shares Magical Guest Mix [Mix+Q&A]
At the age of 18, most kids are finishing school and setting out to find a career path. German producer Alex Breitling knew immediately he wanted to pursue being a DJ. Starting out in his hometown of Koblenz, Germany, he quickly became a regular on the local club circuit. In 2012, he purchased a DAW […]
DJ Health Turns Up The Rave Energy on Fantastic Voyage EP, ‘Not The Same’
DJ Health is a recent addition to Justin Jay’s Fantastic Voyage label, an eclectic L.A.-based imprint that spans the spectrum of electronic music. DJ Health makes for the perfect addition to the label, with his unique, low-key techno sound reviving the rave and progressing it forward with unique tangents. His second release is two track […]
PlayTime Opens Up About Moving Out West, Finding His Way in the Trap Scene [Mix+Q&A]
Trey Peterson has always had a passion for music. It wasn’t until after high school that he decided to make his passion a reality to start DJing and producing relentlessly. In 2015, he moved to Tallahassee for college, where he quickly started playing regular residencies and support performances. During this time, he became known for […]
bad tuner Delivers Electric Guest Mix, Talks Debut EP, self-care [Mix+Q&A]
Brooklyn-based house producer bad tuner is known for making music entrenched in a sophisticated and narrative-driven journey. He’s created remixes for the likes of TOKiMONSTA, Two Another and CLAVVS, had releases on Kitsuné and Young Art Records and performed alongside A-Trak, Nosaj Thing, Bon Entendeur and Catching Flies. After a turbulent year wrought with uncertainty, […]
Khiva: Getting Deep, Dark, & Dangerous With The Dubstep Diva
The Smashing Pumpkins’ Billy Corgan once said, “Heavy metal is a universal energy… It’s earth shattering.” With that in mind, it’s no wonder international EDM producer Khiva found her way into dubstep via a passion for metal. Khiva—real name Jessie Le Couteur—was born in Nova Scotia, Canada, and would later settle with her family on […]
Wild, Weird & Wonderful: How Sound Haven 2021 Electrified the Underground
All the best things in life are worth waiting for. In the case of Sound Haven Festival, the best thing was the ability to finally (and safely!) gather with friends to vibe out to mind-melting bass music. Sound Haven Festival 2021 absolutely slapped. The sold-out event brought 3,000 people to the Tennessee hills for four […]