Satori Finds Perfection in Imperfection
Dutch artist and musician Djordje Petrovic, also known as Satori, is releasing his new album at the end of April called Dreamin Colours, which to him is held close to his heart. Despite spending most of the pandemic away from his girlfriend Karina, as she was stuck in New York, he was not far from […]
Understanding the Culture – Nikki Nair and the Techno Revival
Dance parties are a tried and true tradition among the youth of the Western world. Across the spectrum of dance music, there’s no shortage of sonic variety, each genre providing its own unique live experience. Some artists make electronic music for the masses — easy pop melodies and pleasant voices singing of heartbreak and overcoming […]
Manic Focus Talks Finding Magic in Music
From an early age, John “Jmac” McCarten, better known as Manic Focus, has had a love for music. As a child, he learned how to play the piano, which grew to be an extremely important part of his life. The knowledge of music theory that the instrument taught him, helped shape the funky and eclectic […]
EAZYBAKED: How Childhood Friends Are Taking Their Chemistry, Careers to the Next Level
While most people can only dream of going to work every day with their best friend, Eric Ray and Andrew Principe of EAZYBAKED have made it a reality. Known for their intricate sound design and explosive beats, the Orlando-based duo have cemented themselves as essential players in the world of experimental bass music. Now on […]
Black Carl!: Reminiscing on Biggest Inspirations, Overcoming Adversity as a DJ From The South
Carl Bell is a metalhead at heart, frequently reminiscing on days of skateboarding and listening to A Day to Remember. The Birmingham, Alabama native found his introduction to live music with seeing bands like Disturbed and The Devil Wears Prada. Bell, better known as Black Carl!, draws inspiration from across the music genre map and […]
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, […]
NEZ: How the Producer Plans to Bring His Creative Edge from Hip-Hop to House Music
NEZ is no stranger to success, but how does one follow up a fruitful career in Hip-Hop and break into House? They make a splash. The multi-talented artist caught up with MP3 MAG to discuss his past work with A$AP Rocky and Schoolboy Q, his Chicago roots, and how he plans to take his House […]
How Vinyl, Wakeboarding & Electro Soul Yielded the Rise of Daily Bread
The origins of the Daily Bread project started back in 07-08, when Rhett Whatley began collecting vinyl records. At the time, his mother was moving and amidst packing up her belongings, came across the records that she collected growing up. The collection would be passed down to her young and continuously inspired son. Whatley recalls […]
Saltus: How Community Shaped the Producer, Manager & Promoter
Being raised in a musical family is a blessing that few understand. Shaped by this paradigm, a person will look at the world in an expressive light that’s a privilege to those living it. One such example is Boston-based electronic creative Will Saltus, who has yielded a fruit of labor and love unlike many others. […]
Mersiv Talks Pretty Dark Loud, The Power of Expression Through Music
Music has the ability to exist in its own vacuum – defined by a shade of emotion or thought conceived in the artist’s mind and incepted into the listener’s. When an artist intentionally fuses these elements—much like Mersiv has on his debut album, Pretty Dark Loud—it creates something universally relatable that can reach beyond fans […]