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 […]
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, […]
Allen Stone’s Gratitude Graces Tampa Theatre
As soon as the house music paused, R&B and soul singer Allen Stone slickly hopped on stage in a red beanie hosting his shoulder length curls, a maroon sweater and gray slacks. He folded his hands together and bowed toward the cheering audience before he slung an acoustic guitar over his shoulder and launched into […]
Serbian Selector Mass Digital Reunites with All Day I Dream on Viaje De La Vida EP
Esteemed Serbian DJ/Producer Mass Digital is delivering the latest in his acclaimed, melancholy catalogue – dropping the Viaje De La Vida EP via All Day I Dream. Boris Mijolic—better known by his artist name Mass Digital—is native to Novi Sad, Serbia. This Serbian music producer is making huge waves in the house/electronic genres, and his […]
EAZYBAKED Drop First Single of 2021, “Letting Go”
While EAZYBAKED have remained relatively quiet in 2021, the Orlando bass duo is ready to come through the New Year swinging. Yesterday, the grassroots bass fan fav’s dropped their first single of 2021, “Letting Go,” which is the first offering off of their upcoming, debut album. Eric Ray and Andrew Principe’s bond dates back to […]
Review: Deadmau5 Revives the Hits, Helmet for 2-Night Run at Red Rocks
After an entire season of cancelled shows in 2020, Red Rocks triumphantly returned this past year – reviving one of the more hallowed grounds in all of live music. Nearly everyday of the week from April to July, shows grew from intimate, limited capacity events (ZHU, Kaytranada, Sunsquabi) to the packed out shows we’ve come […]
Chee and Tsuruda Team Up for New Single, “Trailblazer”
Producers Chee and Tsuruda have set themselves apart in the bass music scene as sonic innovators and expert tastemakers. Their latest collaboration falls in line with the type of sound production we’ve come to expect from them. The two have teamed up for an explosive new single called “Trailblazer.” Wrought with ominous bass swells and […]
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 […]
Jungle Evolve & Explore On Third Album ‘Loving In Stereo,’ Their Most Evocative Yet
London based Jungle’s Loving In Stereo is a euphoric summer soundtrack for the ages, one that calls back to the disco just when its revival is most needed. The album is the product of longtime friends Josh Lloyd-Watson and Tom McFarland, who quickly rose to prominence after their self titled and anonymous 2014 debut. The […]
Sound Haven Strikes Again, Shines Light on Underground
The experimental experience that is Sound Haven returns for its grandest, third installment this July. Since its inception, the festival has moved from its location just outside of Nashville, Tennessee to it the spiritual oasis of Jaceland in Grueti-Laager, TN. Sound Haven attendees and veterans have anxiously awaited its return since August of 2019. What […]