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Beyond the Beats: EDM News and Culture

Alec and Samir go beyond the beats and talk about the latest and greatest in the EDM scene. No topic is left unturned as the duo discusses new music, artists on the rise, lineup announcements, trends in the scene and more.

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Tomorrowland lineup updates, Skrillex, Marshmello, Calvin Harris, and more | Ep. 2 from 2023-12-12T17:53:06.446077

SHOW NOTES

Illenium released a new song - Crashing (ft Bahari)

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Eric Prydz, UMF Korea, Mysteryland, Armin Van Buuren, Dillon Francis, and more | Ep.6 from 2023-12-12T17:53:06.399096

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Ultra 2019 roundup, Dog Blood, Chainsmokers, EDC Las Vegas, Upcoming Artist Spotlights, and more | Ep. 10 from 2023-12-12T17:53:06.382975

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Follow us on Instagram (@btb.pod) for videos and memes.

New Music

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Ultra's Bad Luck, Chris Brown x Marshmello Controversy, Martin Garrix, Lineup drops, and more | Ep. 14 from 2023-12-12T17:53:06.365769

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Akki | Artist Spotlight from 2023-12-12T17:53:06.354182

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EDC Las Vegas 2019 Special! | Ep. 15 from 2023-12-12T17:53:06.348647

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PSA: We have made a FB group under our page to start building out a community. If you want to get exclusive updates from us, connect with other EDM enthusiasts, chat with us,...

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Fake News about Madeon, Skrillex&Boyz Noise, Brownies and Lemonade, Traktor news, and more | Ep. 18 from 2023-12-12T17:53:06.335558

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You can follow us on Instagram @btb.pod and/or email beyondbeats.pod@gmail.com for any feedback, enquiries, or just to chat!<...

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Marshmello's Upcoming Album, Special Guest, Chris Lake's Controversial New House Banger, IMS Ibiza on Clubs and Festivals, and much more | Ep. 21 from 2023-12-12T17:53:06.286709

On Repeat

Kraak and Smaak - Squeeze Me (released 2004, first heard it on a Rhapsody commercial)

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Coldwall | Artist Spotlight + Session from 2023-12-12T17:53:06.267615

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JAVAX | Artist Spotlight + Session from 2023-12-12T17:53:06.243667

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Special Guest Colin Vlasak - Cofounder of FUXWITHIT - RL Grime Halloween 8 Mix, New Quix EP, UK Police Allow a 12 Hour Rave, Rezz x Malaa, and more | Ep. 37 from 2023-12-12T17:53:06.178797

Welcome to Episode 37! This week we had the absolute honor of having the one and only Colin Vlasak on the show. Colin is the founder of FUXWITHIT - a pioneer in cultivating and spreading the sou...

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The Grammys, Are DJ Fees Killing Nightlife, Ultra Miami Phase One, and more | Ep. 40 from 2023-12-12T17:53:06.164763

On Repeat

Alec: Skazi - Brothers (psy-trance!)

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Elon Musk EDM Song, New Porter Robinson, Soundcloud Boosts Revenue, and more | Ep. 45 from 2023-12-12T17:53:06.147518

Welcome to Episode 45! This week's topics include Elon Musk's first EDM song, Soundcloud is now a $200m + company and DJs share their tips on staying sober at raves. We also discuss new music fr...

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Drink Chuckers, Creamfields Lineup, Disclosure EP, DJ Video Game, Chat with Ekonovah, and more | Ep. 49 from 2023-12-12T17:53:06.138676

Welcome to Episode 49! Before we summarize this episode, we have a very special announcement to make... our website has finally launched! You can find the full show notes, music playlists, and m...

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MrSuicideSheep 10 year anniversary, A Club Livestreaming for 14 days, Digital Mirage Online Festival, New Seven Lions, and much more | Ep. 53 from 2023-12-12T17:53:06.091762

Welcome to Episode 53! Topics include an Italian Night Club trying to break the record for the longest livestream set, Digital Mirage Online Festival brings trap and electro superstars, MrSuicid...

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Drew Dapps | Artist Spotlight + Session from 2023-12-12T17:53:06.088430

Drew Dapps brings the groove that'll make you want to move with his exclusive mix for Beyond the Beats Sessions. Then we're fortunate enough to dig into things such as his creative process, his ...

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JOYRYDE's New Album, Digital Mirage, Illenium x Excision, Endless App, Duke Dumont and much more | Ep. 54 from 2023-12-12T17:53:06.084998

Welcome to Episode 54! Topics include Digital Mirage raising 100s of thousands for charity, a new app called Endless which lets you make music with your friends, EDC Vegas postponed to October a...

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Is Music the Next Battleground for Big Tech? A Coronavirus Proof Rave Suit, New ODESZA, Drive-In Rave, and much more | Ep. 58 from 2023-12-12T17:53:06.076800

Welcome to Episode 58! Topics include Huwaei's entrance into music streaming as being a potential indicator of a future big tech battle, Boys Noize releasing a surprise analog produced album, th...

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Ekali Is Getting into House, Switzerland Relaxes Nightclub Restrictions, New GRiZ, Lost Lands Canceled, and much more | Ep. 65 from 2023-12-12T17:53:06.062956

Welcome to Episode 65! This week's topics include Ekali making a new alias, Switzerland loosening up nightclub restrictions, Lost Lands and Bass Lands caneled for 2020 (and how to get refunds), ...

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Voliik | Artist Spotlight + Session from 2023-12-12T17:53:06.058642

This week we are joined by Voliik, a Danish Electro Bass producer, for our eleventh Artist Spotlight.  First we open this episode with a powerful 30 minute mix that will have you feeling emotion...

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How Segregated is EDM? NYU Studies Party Favors and Livestreams, New Calvin Harris, and more | Ep. 72 from 2023-12-12T17:53:06.039598

Aluna (formerly of AlunaGeorge) highlights segregation in EDM - we discuss. An NYU study looks at substance use during virtual events. Brad, an EDM Champion, asks us about camping festivals. New...

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Vin Diesel is a House DJ?? Beatport Partners with Twitch, Tiesto Live Concert at Red Rocks, and more | Ep. 76 from 2023-12-12T17:53:05.997961

Vin Diesel just dropped a Tropical House track. Beatport makes a power move by partnering with Twitch. Tiesto throws a socially distanced show at Red Rocks. New music from the likes of Tchami, A...

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LP Giobbi | Artist Spotlight and Session from 2023-12-12T17:53:05.989971

We had the honor of chatting with one of the world's most exciting, up and coming, House music producers - LP Giobbi. She's putting the soul back into House and our conversation with her, as wel...

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RIP i_o, Shaq is back, Insomniac East, New Chris Lake, and much more | Ep. 81 from 2023-12-12T17:53:05.982632

We pay tribute to the amazing career of i_o and his amazing impact on the techno scene that will continue to influence the present and future. Rest in Peace i_o. We also discuss the return of Sh...

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RIP Sophie, Coachella 2021, New Porter Robinson, Insomniac Electric Mile, and more | Ep. 85 from 2023-12-12T17:53:05.971168

RIP to Sophie - one of electronic music's brightest stars. Coachella 2021 is cancelled (for now) - does that foreshadow this year's festival season? Porter Robinson drops Look at the Sky. Samir ...

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TikTok's Impact on Songwriting with Special Guest, Bella Renee | Ep. 89 from 2023-12-12T17:53:05.963118

This week we're joined by the incredibly talented electronic music vocalist and songwriter, Bella Renee! We had a profound conversation on TikTok's impact on songwriting, mental health strategie...

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Diversity in Dance Music with Special Guest, Almass Badat | Ep. 93 from 2023-12-12T17:53:05.955079

This week we're joined by a truly multidimensional curator of art and music, Almass Badat. From being a resident DJ for BBC Asia and hosting the "What is this behavior?" podcast, to her collabor...

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Lost Frequencies: Artist Spotlight + Session | Ep. 94 from 2023-12-12T17:53:05.951825

This week we had the pleasure of speaking with one of the world's top DJs and producers, Lost Frequencies. Who also blessed us with a mini-mix.

To mention only a few accolades, he has trac...

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Zhu DREAMLAND 2021 Review, Eric Prydz to Bring HOLOSPHERE to the U.S, U.K Raves are Back, and more | Ep. 98 from 2023-12-12T17:53:05.943747

Zhu drops his new album, DREAMLAND 2021. What can we learn from the U.K's first club night since the pandemic began? Eric Prydz is reportedly set to bring his HOLOSPHERE show to the U.S. Plus, w...

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Callie Reiff: Artist Spotlight&Session | Ep. 105 from 2023-12-12T17:53:05.893306

We're joined by the musical prodigy and industry trendsetter, Callie Reiff, for an in-d...

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Apologies to Illenium Fans, Nightmare at Dutch Club, Gorgon City Olympia, Eric Prydz Metaverse, and more | Ep. 106 from 2023-12-12T17:53:05.889501

We're sorry to Illenium fans in advance for our review of his Heavenly EP. Could a Dutch nightclub be responsible for a mass COVID spread event despite requiring negative tests for entry? Eric P...

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Fisher's Workout Video, Putting Diversity into Artist Contracts, New DJ Snake, and more | Ep. 110 from 2023-12-12T17:53:05.880407

FISHER decides to lead a Zumba class for his new music video. We discuss the inclusion riders in artist contracts and praise someone leading by example. Annie Mac wraps up her time with BBC Radi...

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❇️ Arc Music Festival Review, New Anti-Up, BtB Sessions Announcement, and more | Ep. 114 from 2023-12-12T17:53:05.871364

Alec and Samir travel to Chicago to experience the first-ever Arc music festival and review the entire experience. We cover new music from the likes of Anti-Up, Don Diablo, OFFIAH, Gammer & Riot...

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🤪We Had a Crazy Weekend, Hot Take on DJ Snake x Malaa, Wongo Stops By to Chat, and more | Ep. 118 from 2023-12-12T17:53:05.862828

We discuss our time in LA seeing Apashe and Alec's trip back to SF the next day to meet Marten Hørger. Wongo recently released an amazing EP with A-Trak - he stops by to talk about how this came...

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🎡EDC Orlando 2021 Special | Ep. 121 from 2023-12-12T17:53:05.856280

We get hype for our upcoming trip to EDC Orlando and discuss our top 5 acts to see (including the coveted "Dark Horse"). Plus, we cover new music from MEDUZA, Illenium, Anna Lunoe, and Cristoph....

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🌎Will Brazil Be The Next Dance Music Hot Spot? New John Summit, Catch Up with Gurf, and more | Ep. 124 from 2023-12-12T17:53:05.849018

With a 990,280 sq ft Club park opening up in Brazil we discuss whether Brazil will be the next global destination for Dance Music. Gurf - an OG of the show and Trap maestro leading the Partica A...

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🤖Will Artificial Intelligence be the Future of EDM Production? With the CEO of Boomy | Ep. 125 from 2023-12-12T17:53:05.843682

We're joined by Alex Mitchell - the CEO and Founder of the A.I. powered music production software company, Boomy. From the existential threats raised by using AI in music production to unravelin...

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💰Swedish House Mafia Sells Music Rights, Dubstep Artists Playing Techno, New Disclosure, and more | Ep. 131 from 2023-12-12T17:53:05.798789

Swedish House Mafia sells all publishing rights - what does this mean for the scene? Alec makes Samir pick 3 dubstep artists to play an all-night techno set in his latest blind question. We disc...

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❤️‍🔥Dance Floor Romance Tips, Tech House is Number 1, New MK and more | Ep. 135 from 2023-12-12T17:53:05.787359

Alec gives romance advice to all the singles on the dance floor. Plus, Tech-House is now the number 1 EDM genre - are we surprised? We also give our thoughts on new music from MK, Liquid Strange...

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📜Excision's Scholarship, New Calvin Harris x Dua Lipa x Young Thug, Samir Hates on Water Bottles, and more | Ep. 138 from 2023-12-12T17:53:05.776064

Excision leads the charge in helping underground artists in the bass music scene with his new Bass Music Initiative. Is this fund something other big-name artists should follow suit and launch? ...

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📈Inflation Hits EDM, New DJ Snake, Samir's Ideal Festival, and Did We Just Get the Song of the Summer? | Ep. 139 from 2023-12-12T17:53:05.771862

The world has been experiencing inflation and now we're starting to see the impacts in the dance music scene. What are they and what can be done? Plus, if you're tired of the same old festivals,...

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🎵TikTok Music App, New Calvin Harris, Fred Again x Swedish House Mafia x Future, and more | Ep. 145 from 2023-12-12T17:53:05.758114

This week we give our thoughts on new music from Wade, Swedish House Mafia x Future x Fred Again, Mefjus x Camo & Krooked, and a stacked Calvin Harris collab. We also dive into the news that Tik...

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💏Making Love to Hudson Mohawke's Cbat, EDM Reality Show, Techno Slander, and more | Ep. 149 from 2023-12-12T17:53:05.749013

The latest EDM tune to go viral on TikTok is Hudson Mohawke's Cbat - which people apparently make love to? We investigate. Plus, Alec asks Samir to create a reality show comprised of dance music...

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🟦Fred again.. Album Review, Deathpact are EVERYWHERE, Harm Reduction At US Festivals, and more | Ep. 153 from 2023-12-12T17:53:05.701550

Fred Again finally drops his highly anticipated album - we review (while dancing). Deathpact releases a new EP ahead of playing 4 shows in 4 different states on the same day. Insomniac partners ...

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🦎New Skrillex Collab, Live Nation's Vibee, RL Grime x NERO, Community Question, and more | Ep. 156 from 2023-12-12T17:53:05.691827

Live Nation has launched a new destination event venture called Vibee. Are they taking the place of the flopped Pollen? We also have new music for you from the likes of Skrillex x 100 gecs, Vint...

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⌛ Season 4 Finale: Reflecting on a Crazy Year | Ep 158 from 2022-12-22T11:30

Welcome to our Season 4 finale! We reflect on our favorite sets and artists of the year, our personal journies through this crazy year, and of course plenty of new music. This time, we're dedica...

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🌕Steve Aoki x SpaceX Moon Mission, Artists on the Rise and Fall in 2022, New BLR, and more | Ep. 157 from 2022-12-15T11:30

This week we delve into new music from Martin Garrix, BLR, Brohug, and Deathpact. We explore the crazy announcement that Steve Aoki is a part of the Dear Moon mission - a six-day excursion aroun...

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🇲🇽EDC Mexico Lineup, New Chris Lake, Playing the Perfect DJ Set, and more | Ep. 155 from 2022-11-17T11:30

This week we discuss the EDC Mexico lineup drop (it may push us to go), set our opinions loose on a question from the EDM champion question community about what makes a great DJ set, and delve i...

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♻️ Are Popular DJs Recycling Old Tracks? Kaskade Goes Techno, Rappers x DnB, and more | Ep. 154 from 2022-11-10T11:30

This week we discuss the news that Tiesto is including tracks from over 2 years ago on his upcoming album, Drive. Is this recycling old music for purely business reasons or an artistic decision?...

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🪙Promising Music Tech Startups, Samir&Alec's Big Life Updates, New Kx5, and more | Ep. 152 from 2022-10-27T10:30

We're back! Welcome to Episode 152. This week we discuss what we've been up to on our little break (engagement + hurricane), cover the winners of a music tech startup competition (ADE & Antler S...

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🙀Inflation Threatens Touring Artists, Alison Wonderland Alias, New Meduza, Rave Story, and more | Ep. 151 from 2022-09-22T10:30

This week we discuss the impact of inflation on touring artists and why we may start to see less artists touring as a result. Plus, Alec describes his latest escapade to a new club in Tampa call...

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🐇Special Guest: The Founder of StageHoppers, Arad Javaheri | Ep. 150 from 2022-09-15T10:30

To celebrate our 150th episode, we are joined by the Founder of Stagehoppers: Arad Javaheri. Stagehoppers is one of the best social media accounts and EDM outlets for uncovering the best moments...

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🚨Bass Canyon Scare, Calvin Harris Album Review, EDM Movie Idea, New Malaa, and more | Ep. 148 from 2022-08-25T10:30

This week we delve into the scary incident at Bass Canyon: A man was seen holstering two pistols outside the event but was stopped by security when informed by attendees. We discuss more details...

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📉Pollen.co is in Big Trouble, Alec's First Rave in the South, Eric Prydz Remixes a Big Hit, and more | Ep. 147 from 2022-08-18T10:30

Adam Beyer has announced that Drumcode Malta is cancelled due to issues with the once blossoming event planning startup Pollen. We investigate what's going on. Alec describes his road trip to Na...

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☀️ CRSSD DAY MVS 2022 Review, YeeDM on Apple Music, New John Summit, and more | Ep. 146 from 2022-08-11T10:30

This week we discuss new music from Slander x Dylan Matthew (is Dylan now the third person in the group??), John Summit x Guz x Stevie Appleton, MORTEN, and Delta Heavy x Jem Cooke. We also dig ...

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🤔EDM Heardle?! Special New Music Section, Samir's Dream EDM Job, and more | Ep. 144 from 2022-07-28T10:30

This week we discuss (and play our own version of) Spotify's "Heardle" - The Wordle of music as well as what Samir's ideal job in the dance music industry will be. Plus, we've got a very special...

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🍸The Ideal EDM Night Out, Insomniac x Sony Music, New Armin Van Buuren, and more | Ep. 143 from 2022-07-21T10:30

This week we discuss what the ideal night out to a club looks like: Expect talk of shenanigans and white claws. Plus, we cover the big news of Insomniac Music Group partnering with Sony Music. W...

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🥲Dillon Francis x Illenium, Dance Music Date Night at the MET, New EDM Hubs in the US, and more | Ep 142 from 2022-07-14T10:30

This week we discuss where the next big hubs for dance music in the US will be as well as the summer night date options electronic music lovers will have this year at the MET in NYC. Plus, we co...

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🐝Beyonce - the Queen of House? The Future of Nightclub concepts, 2 Mainstream Artists Poised to go EDM, Laserbeam Arrives, and more | Ep. 141 from 2022-06-30T10:30

Last week it was Drake, this week it's Beyonce?? Beyonce releases a 'house' track, Break My Soul. We investigate. Samir asks Alec what 2 other mainstream stars he would like to see do some Dance...

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🦉Drake Made a House Album? The First Techno DJ to Close Tomorrowland, David Guetta x Shakira x Black Eyed Peas, and more | Ep. 140 from 2022-06-23T10:30

Drake is apparently now a House artist with his surprise album: Honestly, Nevermind. We investigate. Charlotte De Witte becomes the first techno DJ and female artist to close a Tomorrowland stag...

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🫶BONUS: EDC Vegas 2022 Recap from 2022-05-26T10:30

We had such a great time at EDC Las Vegas that we had to give you our quick thoughts on our experience there in this bonus episode. We pushed through our tough recovery to give you a day-by-day ...

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👻Chris Lake x Cloonee Collab, a Nightmare or Hit? Ultra and Miami Finally Make Up, New Hardwell, EDC Vegas Hype, and more | Ep. 137 from 2022-05-19T10:30

We're back with one more episode before we go to EDC! Welcome to Episode 137 where we bring you new music from John Summit, Hardwell, Noisia x IMANU, as well as the highly anticipated collab fro...

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🎡EDC Las Vegas 2022 Special | Ep. 136 from 2022-05-12T10:30

Welcome to our EDC Las Vegas 2022 Special where we take you on a day-by-day tour of the sounds of the festival. We'll lay out our favorite acts and advise you on who to see, including nominating...

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🥊TikTok Owners Compete with Spotify, Samir buys a Music Platform, New Flume, and more | Ep. 134 from 2022-04-28T10:30

ByteDance, the company behind TikTok, has launched Qishui Yinyue ("soda music"): A music streaming service that could rival Spotify! Do you ever imagine what Samir would do with a music streamin...

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💿Swedish House Mafia's New Album, Banning"Woo Woo"ing at Raves, Alec's dream b2b, and more | Ep. 133 from 2022-04-21T10:30

Swedish House Mafia returns after over a decade with their new album, Paradise Again. The boys give it an official BtB rating. But we also talk about new music from QUIX, Bleu Clair, and Eptic. ...

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💤Annie Mac rescues Sleepy Ravers, A Cheeky Do It To It DnB Remix, Insomniac's new Club, and more | Ep. 132 from 2022-04-14T10:30

Annie Mac launches a new club night format called Before Midnight for ravers who need their beauty sleep. Is this the future of club nights? Samir also tells his recent rave story at Insomniac's...

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🙌Hardwell Returns with Techno, New ODESZA, 5 DJs to Unite the World, and more | Ep. 130 from 2022-03-31T10:30

Hardwell is back with a new style! We give our thoughts on his return at Ultra Miami 2022. Samir puts Alec on the spot with a tough question about an ideal lineup. Plus, we've got new music from...

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🤝Kaskade x deadmau5 Project, TikTok Music Distribution Service, New John Summit, and more | Ep. 129 from 2022-03-24T10:30

TikTok enters the music distribution game - what does this mean for the industry? Samir's Anti-Plur moment is back this week and he takes aim at pets at shows. We've got new music from the like...

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👹Samir Goes to Hell, Idris Elba Chooses EDM Over Acting, New G Jones&Eprom, and more | Ep. 128 from 2022-03-17T10:30

From fan clacking to being stuck in endless mosh pits, Alec makes Samir pick which hell loop he'd rather be in for eternity - which hell will he choose?

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🏁Season 4 Premiere: CRSSD 2022 Review, Subtronic's Album, New Show Format, Life Updates, and more | Ep. 127 from 2022-03-10T11:30

WE'RE BACK! It feels so good to be doing what we love again. Thank you for being patient with us and for tapping into an exciting first episode of this new season. We had an incredible time at C...

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📚Season 3 Finale with Special Guest Emma Kapotes | Ep. 126 from 2021-12-16T11:30

Welcome to our Season 3 finale! We're joined by the entrepreneur, festival content queen, and house music head, Emma Kapotes. We dive into her story and reflections on this crazy year and delve ...

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📗EDC Orlando Stories and Shenanigans, New Chris Lake&Grimes, and more | Ep. 123 from 2021-11-18T11:30

We return from EDC Orlando and boy do we have some stories for you: From Alec's 5 am aux sets and all the beautiful EDM Champions we met. We've also got new releases for you from the likes of Ch...

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🧳Festival Prep Essentials, Astroworld Reactions, Urine Tests at Clubs, New Afrojack, and more | Ep. 122 from 2021-11-11T11:30

Ahead of EDC Orlando, we run through the best way to prep for a festival. Plus, we react to the horrible tragedy at Astroworld and dive into the implications of some UK clubs offering urine test...

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🪃Is Hardwell Returning? The First Electronic Music Business Degree, New Tiesto, and more | Ep. 120 from 2021-10-21T10:30

Hardwell re-emerges at an event - is this a signal of his return? Toolroom partners up with WaterBear College to offer the first Electronic Music Business degree. We cover new releases from the ...

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💭Chris Lorenzo is California Dreamin, Should Ticketmaster Be Scared of DICE? Vibing With Ade, and more | Ep. 119 from 2021-10-14T10:30

DICE acquires Boiler Room in the latest of big moves for the ticketing startup - should Ticketmaster be scared? Ade - the life coach, festival content queen, and founder of VibeWithAde - shares ...

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🔳Roblox Takes on Music Releases, FUXWITHIT Records, Boys Noize Album Review, and more | Ep. 117 from 2021-09-30T10:30

Roblox launches "Listening Parties" - will this become the new way to release music? The co-founder of FUXWITHIT and rising star Capshun join us to talk about the launch of FUXWITHIT Records and...

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🎀Barbie the EDM Producer, Swedish House Mafia x Ikea, New LSDREAM&Liquid Stranger, and more | Ep. 116 from 2021-09-23T10:30

Mattel's Barbie unveils a music-producer doll to address the gender gap in the industry. Swedish House Mafia's latest collab is with Ikea - what could they be planning?. Plus, new music from the...

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🧑‍🏫What Can EDM Learn from Hip-Hop? A Huge South Asian Dance Music Showcase, Rezz x Deathpact, and more | Ep. 115 from 2021-09-16T10:30

David Boyle - the author of the 2021 IMS Business report on the state of dance music - stops by to discuss his key takeaways and outlines what the industry can learn from Hip-Hop. Plus, did you ...

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👥What’s the Best Way to Meet Other Ravers? Special Guest Radiate Joins | Ep. 113 from 2021-08-26T10:30

We are joined by the Co-Founders, Philip and Michael, of Radiate - a social media app that enables anyone to meet new people and find community around the live events and music festivals they go...

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💉Should raves require vaccines? House music is taking over the US, New Tiesto, and more | Ep. 112 from 2021-08-19T10:30

With Live Nation and AEG now requiring proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test to attend one of their events, we discuss whether all raves should adopt this policy. We predict that House m...

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😳Top Sex Acts at Festivals, CRSSD Day MVS Review, New Kaskade, and more | Ep. 111 from 2021-08-12T10:30

We review CRSSD Day MVS festival in San Diego. TickPicks surveys people's sex act preferences at festivals (among other things)... We talk about new music from the likes of Kaskade, DubVision, K...

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The State of EDM Today, GRiZ Rainbow Brain, New DJ Snake and Malaa, and more | Ep. 109 from 2021-07-29T10:30

We dissect the state of the Dance Music industry by looking at the findings from the 2021 IMS Ibiza Report. Alec gives a surprise rating for GRiZ's new album, Rainbow Brain. Our Artists & Media ...

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What to Expect from Swedish House Mafia's Return, Ibiza Illegal Raves, Kaskade at SoFi Stadium, and more | Ep. 108 from 2021-07-22T10:30

Swedish House Mafia is back with two new singles and an album announcement; we discuss what to expect from them. An organization in Ibiza wishes to ban DJs who play illegal raves. Kaskade x dead...

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MARTEN HØRGER: Artist Spotlight&Session | Ep. 107 from 2021-07-15T10:30

We're joined by the king of feel good Bass House, MARTEN HØRGER, for a hilarious yet in...

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Tomorrowland Feuds with Boom Belgium, The Roots of House Music, new NERVO, and more | Ep. 104 from 2021-06-24T10:30

In honor of Pride Month, we delve into the community that started House music. A ruling shocks Tomorrowland's organizers and leaves fans upset. New music from the likes of NERVO, Excision, and I...

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Spotify Acting Shady, New Skrillex, Rockstar Games Record Label, and more | Ep. 103 from 2021-06-17T10:30

Spotify's shady Discovery Mode prompts a U.S. Congress inquiry. The makers of Grand Theft Auto team up with Circoloco to launch a record label. Skrillex releases a new single ahead of his album....

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Mat Zo beefs with Spotify, Shocking and Positive Club Stories, New Alesso, and more | Ep. 102 from 2021-06-10T10:30

Mat Zo says bye-bye to Spotify. Shocking and heartwarming stories from our recent club experiences. We discuss whether raving will be the same as before the pandemic.  Plus, we talk about new mu...

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Special Guest Rachel Narozniak, Managing Editor of Dancing Astronaut | Ep. 101 from 2021-05-27T10:30

We are joined by Rachel Narozniak, the Managing Editor of Dancing Astronaut, to discuss the hidden trends she sees in the EDM industry; the next steps for Insomniac East; tips for aspiring EDM j...

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Special Guest Blake Coppelson, Founder of Proximity | Ep. 100 from 2021-05-20T10:30

For our 100th episode, we are joined by a titan in the dance music scene: Blake Coppelson - the Founder and CEO of Proximity.

We discuss his fascinating background; how he's pushed the sce...

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Special Guest Henry Lu, Co-Founder of Space Yacht | Ep. 99 from 2021-05-13T10:30

We are joined by Henry Lu, Co-Founder of Space Yacht to discuss NFTs, the next tech frontier in Dance Music, pivoting a business, Tune Reactor, and more. Plus, we cover new music from the likes ...

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The End of Diplo&Friends, Porter Robinson Nurture, Rezz x deadmau5, A.I DJs, and more | Ep. 97 from 2021-04-29T10:00

Diplo & Friends is leaving BBC Radio 1! Porter Drops his new album, Nurture. Will A.I. be the next DJs? Plus, new music from the likes of Rezz x deadmau5, Ganja White Night, Gorgon City, and Pen...

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Syrian Underground House Parties, Secret Sky 2, New San Holo, and more | Ep. 96 from 2021-04-22T10:00

Two friends in Syria have created an unlikely underground house music scene to help people escape the civil conflict. Porter Robinson announces the lineup for Secret Sky 2. An EDM Champion asks ...

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The New Roaring 20s, Overrated Aspects of EDM, EDC Vegas 2021, New Martin Garrix, and more | Ep. 95 from 2021-04-15T10:00

Will this decade be the 'new' roaring 20s for club culture? The most overrated aspects of EDM. EDCLV is happening in May! New music drops from the likes of Martin Garrix's side project with Maej...

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Justice vs Justin Bieber, Dance Music Grammys Sweep, KSHMR's New Album, EDC LV and more | Ep. 92 from 2021-03-25T11:00

Are you team Justice or team Bieber? We pick sides and talk about how they are squaring off over Justin Bieber's alleged trademark infringement on the cover of his new album, Justice. Plus, we d...

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From Jersey to Asia: The Growth of Club Music with Special Guest R3LL | Ep. 91 from 2021-03-18T10:00

This week we're joined by a legend, pioneer, and continual innovator of Jersey Club and Club Music - R3LL. He takes us on a deep-dive into the history of club music, describes his integral role ...

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Ubbi Dubbi Festival Partners with Clear, Creamfields Sells Out, DJ Snake x Selena Gomez, and more | Ep. 90 from 2021-03-11T11:00

With Ubbi Dubbi scheduled for April, Creamfields selling out, and the legendary nightclub fabric hosting a 42-hour return party in June, we discuss whether raves will return this summer. We also...

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Daft Punk Breakup, SG Lewis Debut Album, Camelphat Record Label, New Marshmello Sound, and more | Ep. 88 from 2021-02-25T11:00

The dream of seeing Daft Punk live again is gone... They have broken up! Camelphat will be launching their own record label. Marshmello teams up with Arash to inject some Persian sounds into the...

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What's Next For Bass Music with Special Guest - Dubstep FBI | Ep. 87 from 2021-02-18T11:00

This week we're joined by special guests Chrissy and Yesi, the founders of the amazing EDM and bass music publication -  Dubstep FBI. We discuss new music from the likes of Slander, Spag Heddy, ...

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Nightclubs in Video Games, New Malaa, $15 Billion for U.S. Venues, Festival Size Debate, and more | Ep. 86 from 2021-02-11T11:00

The Hitman 3 video game has a crazily realistic Techno club - a sign of what future virtual rave experiences could look like? Concerns have arisen over the $15 Billion in grant money for U.S. ve...

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Season 3 Premiere: 2021 Predictions, New Nicky Romero, Joseph Capriati Update, Flux Pavilion Shock, and more | Ep. 84 from 2021-01-28T11:00

EDM Champions we are back for Season 3! We've got big predictions for 2021, an update on Joseph Capriati, and a shocking announcement from Flux Pavillion. Plus, new music from the likes of Diplo...

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What is Beyond the Beats? from 2021-01-20T20:53:31

What's up EDM Champions, this is Alec and Samir! We're the co-hosts of Beyond the Beats, a podcast about electronic dance music news and culture. There's nothing we enjoy talking about more than...

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Season Finale, Special Guest Jason Euler, New Dillon Francis and TV Noise, and more | Ep. 83 from 2020-12-17T10:30

EDM CHAMPIONS! This is it. The finale of the 2020 season! We were honored to have Jason Euler, a dance music entrepreneur who founded Kinekt and Moon LVNDING and is the Experience Creator at Rel...

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Dance Music Grammys, COVID Test for Live Events, New Kaskade, and more | Ep. 82 from 2020-12-10T10:30

Who are 2020's Dance Music Grammy nominees? Swallow Events and Roche partnered up and got a rapid COVID-19 test designed for Live Events approved in the UK. We discuss new music from the likes o...

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New Deadmau5, Raves Back in 2021?! AFEM Takes on Discrimination in Music, and more | Ep. 80 from 2020-11-19T10:30

Deadmau5 returns with a new single. Live Nation believes that there will be "shows at scale next summer" - Alec caveats that and dissects why they are so bullish. The AFEM launches a code of con...

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EDM Twitter Beef, Top 101 Producers of 2020, New Zhu and Tchami, and more | Ep. 79 from 2020-11-12T10:30

EDM Twitter beef with the Rock Band, Trapt. 1001 Tracklist drops their top 101 producers. Our thoughts on new music from the likes of Tchami, Zhu, Alix Perez, Dr. Fresch, and Getter. Two more ar...

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New Skrillex and Major Lazer, The Abyss Experience, UK Chancellor Shocks Artists, and more | Ep. 78 from 2020-10-29T09:30

Skrillex drops a new song! The UK chancellor suggests musicians find another job?! The Abyss Experience team joins us for a chat on their innovative virtual experience. Our thoughts on new music...

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Plastik Funk | Artist Spotlight from 2020-10-22T09:30

When COVID told the world 'no more dancing', we stopped. Then Plastik Funk stepped up...

We chatted with the world-renowned DJ and Producer, Plastik Funk, on how he's been able to safely ...

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Bad R3HAB Remix of Nirvana, EDC Portugal, We Pick One EDM Genre For Life, and more | Ep. 77 from 2020-10-15T09:30

EDC returns to Europe. R3HAB faces HUGE backlash on his remix of Nirvana's - Smells Like Teen Spirit. Our thoughts on new music from the likes of Jax Jones, Groove Armada, Will Clarke x MK, J:Ke...

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Pendulum is Back! We Reflect on EDM Industry, Facebook Restricts Livestreaming, and more | Ep. 75 from 2020-09-24T09:30:18

Pendulum just dropped music for the first time in a decade. 75 episodes in, we reflect on what we've learned about the EDM industry. We answer a question about helping someone in need at a rave....

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Taiwan Just Had a Festival, No More Sharing at Raves? High School DJ Course, and more | Ep. 74 from 2020-09-17T09:30:20

Taiwan just had a 25k person EDM festival ("S20 festival"). DJing is now a part of the Music GCSE (British semi-equivalent to SAT). David, an EDM Champion, asks us whether the community should r...

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Erick Morillo’s Sex Crimes and Death, Cassette Sales Boom, Nicky Romero Alias, and more | Ep. 73 from 2020-09-10T09:30:04

Erick Morillo's sexual assault crimes are unveiled after his death - how do we remember his legacy? Discogs says physical music sales, including cassettes, are BOOMING?! Alexis, an EDM Champion,...

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Wuhan, China Pool Party Rave?! Apple Music Hones in on EDM, Hot Take on a new Rezz Edit, and more | Ep. 71 from 2020-08-27T09:30:01

A pool party rave took place in Wuhan, China. Apple Music announces a huge partnership with Boiler Room and what that means for EDM. Samir's hot take on Rezz's edit of a Porter Robinson song. Ne...

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Spotify Wows EDM Listeners, Novel Socially Distanced Rave, New Glass Animals, and more | Ep. 70 from 2020-08-20T09:30:06

Spotify wows EDM listeners with their new Track ID playlists. What the UK's first socially distanced rave looked like. Our review of the Glass Animals album. New Chris Lake, Tiesto, and a stacke...

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Chainsmokers Concert Breaks COVID Rules, BRONSON Album, DJ Income Could Fall 61%, and more | Ep. 69 from 2020-08-13T09:30:11

Welcome to Episode 69! Topics include how a Chainsmokers concert violated COVID-19 restrictions, EDM industry predictions in part 3 of the IMS Ibiza such as how DJs could lose 61% of their incom...

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COVID's Devastating Impact on Clubs&Festivals, DJ Not Porter Robinson, Social Sanctuary, New BRONSON, and more | Ep. 68 from 2020-07-30T09:30:17

Welcome to Episode 68! This week's topics include the Social Sanctuary - an awesome COVID safe event space (s/o to Darrin & Matt Barri for putting this on our radar), the second part of the IMS ...

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Drive-In Rave Poses as Religious Service, Tiesto Alias, State of EDM Industry, TIGER DROOL, and more | Ep. 67 from 2020-07-23T09:30:05

Welcome to Episode 67! This week's topics include a Drive-In Rave that posed as a religious service to get around regulations, the IMS Ibiza 2020 Report and how COVID has affected the industry, ...

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Fare | Artist Spotlight from 2020-07-17T09:30:29

This week we were joined by the coast-coast Electronic Indie-Pop duo, Fare. From their origin story, path to success, celebrity beer pong memory, musical inspirations, unreleased music, to their...

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Shocking Bassnectar Allegations, Sony Invests in Epic Games, EZOO is Canceled, New Eli Brown, and much more | Ep. 66 from 2020-07-16T09:30:07

Welcome to Episode 66! This week's topics include the disturbing Bassnectar allegations, Sony purchasing a minority stake in Epic Games, and Electric Zoo getting canceled. We also talk about new...

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Shaq x Gronk, Coachella 2020 Canceled, Seven Lions Drive-In Rave, New Excision, and much more | Ep. 64 from 2020-06-25T08:30:25

Welcome to Episode 64! This week's topics include Shaq and Gronk teaming up to throw a livestream for charity, Seven Lions featured in an Insomniac Drive-In rave, and Coachella postponement date...

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Lady Gaga Chromatica, Graves Accusations, Wave Raises $30 mil, 90% of U.S Independent Venues Could Close, and more | Ep. 63 from 2020-06-18T09:30:01

Welcome to Episode 63! This week's topics include a virtual event startup called Wave raising $30 million in their Series B, horrific accounts against Graves, and a new study reveals that 90% of...

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Black Lives Made EDM | Ep. 62 from 2020-06-11T09:22:37

Welcome to Episode 62. We have dedicated this episode to uncovering how shuffling and most modern EDM genres - Trap, Dubstep, and House music - were started by, or have roots in, the black commu...

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Goldman Sachs Paints Bright Future for Music Industry, deadmau5 Pivots Genres, World's First Socially Distanced Club Night, and more | Ep. 61 from 2020-05-28T09:30:18

Welcome to Episode 61! This week's topics include Goldman Sachs's prediction for the music industry, our favorite virtual EDC sets, the world's first social distance club night, and much more. W...

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Special Guest Anthony Attia (Co-Owner of EDMTrain), America's First Drive-In Rave, New Spotify Feature, Creamfields Canceled, and more | Ep. 60 from 2020-05-21T09:30:24

Welcome to Episode 60! This week is a very special episode. We had the absolute honor of having EDMTrain Co-Owner, Anthony Attia, join us for a full episode.

A major shoutout to th...

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Mouna from Quality Good Records, Secret Sky Festival, Live Nation Earnings, and much more | Ep. 59 from 2020-05-14T09:30:04

Welcome to Episode 59! Topics include Porter Robinson's Secret Sky virtual festival, Quality Good Exports Festival, Live Nation Q1 Earnings and much more. We also discuss new music from the like...

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Room Service Festival, Soundcloud&Pharrell, Spotify Artist Fundraising, and much more | Ep. 57 from 2020-04-30T08:29:06

Welcome to Episode 57! Topics include Spotify introducing the Artist Fundraising Pick, Trap Nation x Chill Nation's Room Service Festival, Soundcloud teams up with Pharrel and I Am Other for a n...

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Special Guest - Lauren from SIDEWALK TALK EDM, Ghost Producers, New Baauer, CRAY, Ticketmaster Refunds, and much more | Ep. 56 from 2020-04-23T08:46:06

Welcome to Episode 56! This week we had the pleasure of having Lauren from SIDEWALK TALK EDM join us for an episode. We discussed a range of interesting topics: Ghostproducing, how we feel about...

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Coachella's 20 Years, Jauz Has EPs in New Genres, Burning Man Cancelled, New Diplo and much more | Ep. 55 from 2020-04-16T07:11:56

Welcome to Episode 55! Topics include Coachella's 20 years in the desert, Electric Forest in danger of cancelation, Jauz prepping multiple EPs in different genres and much more. We also discuss ...

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Bandcamp Helps Artists, JOYRYDE's Album Release Date, DJ Instagram Bots, New Fisher, and much more | Ep. 52 from 2020-03-26T08:49:24

Welcome to Episode 52! Topics include Bandcamp waiving revenue share to help artists out, JOYRYDE's album release date, CRRSD coronavirus cases, and so many awesome DJ live streams. We also disc...

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Tyler Lawrence | Artist Spotlight + Session from 2020-03-20T09:15:10

Tyler Lawrence - Bio

Tyler Lawrence is a producer out of San Francisco, California. He is a multi-instrumentalist who first picked up a guitar in the 5th grade and dreamt ...

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COVID-19 Continued Impact on EDM, Live Nation Market Cap Crash, New Flume, and much more | Ep. 51 from 2020-03-19T09:15:12

Welcome to Episode 51! Topics include COVID-19 continuing to affect the EDM scene, Live Nation Stocks Plummet, Deezer gets more exclusive mix deals with artists. We also discuss fresh releases f...

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Coronavirus Affects EDM, History of House Music, Chat with Sikora, and more | Ep. 50 from 2020-03-12T08:00:04

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Supreme Turntables, EDC Vegas Lineup, Is the Vinyl Comeback Good? Rezz x Zeds Dead, and much more | Ep. 48 from 2020-02-27T08:05:12

Welcome to Episode 48! This week's topics include Afrojack's techno alias, EDC Vegas's 2020 lineup, Supreme entering the turntable market, and we debate whether the return of vinyls are a good t...

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Special Guest Dariel - Founder of Electric Hawk, App for Illegal Raves, Insomniac's Roadmap, Networking Tips and more | Ep. 47 from 2020-02-20T08:05:32

Welcome to Episode 47! We hope you're ready for a bass-heavy show because we are joined this week by Electric Hawk Founder, Dariel Leiva.

It was an absolute pleasure to talk about all thi...

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Animal Cruelty at a Rave, GriZ Does House Music, Green Day Insults Trap, Made Events x ID&T Partnership, and more | Ep. 46 from 2020-02-13T08:05:01

Welcome to Episode 46! This week's topics include Green Day making fun of Trap Beats, a new Made Events and TD&T partnership, What So Not taking a break, GriZ produces house track and much more....

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Calvin Harris'New Sound, JAVAX Exclusive Preview, Ekali's New Album, Streaming Stats, and much more | Ep. 44 from 2020-01-30T08:05:02

Welcome to Episode 44! This week's topics include Tomorrowland's lineup, Ultra finally signing a contract, how music streaming has exponentially grown and more. We also have the honor of giving ...

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A NEW SEASON BEGINS - Coachella Lineup, Australia Fires, Ultra Miami Update, and more | Ep. 43 from 2020-01-29T08:05:09

EDM Champions, we're officially back from our season break! Welcome to Episode 43 - there's a lot to catch you up on.

We discuss some big things that happened while we away: Coachella's l...

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Uknew | Artist Spotlight + Session from 2019-12-19T08:05:14

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Season Finale - Should Openers Play Bangers, Justice Department vs Live Nation, Four Tet Remixing Skrillex, #bansunburn, and more | Ep. 42 from 2019-12-18T08:05:06

Welcome to Episode 42 - the last episode of Season 1!!

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Did the EDM Bubble Burst? Madeon's New Album, Top 100 Clubs in the World, Special Guest Kevin Bhatia from UTA, and much more | Ep. 39 from 2019-11-20T08:05:03

Welcome to Episode 39! This week's topics include whether the EDM bubble has burst, the Top 100 Clubs in the World, who the visual artists are behind the biggest names in EDM, and much more. We ...

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Datsik's Apology Reaction, The Fall of the Berlin Wall and Rise of Techno, A Chat with Deanna - Founder&CEO of Beyond Dope, and more | Ep. 38 from 2019-11-13T08:05:04

Welcome to Episode 38! This week's topics include Alec's experience seeing Chris Lorenzo in San Francisco, our thoughts on Datsik's apology, and how the fall of the Berlin Wall created Berlin's ...

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Brexit's effect on EDM, Ganja White Night's New Album, London's First Accessible Rave, Voltra, Wenzday, and much more | Ep. 36 from 2019-10-30T07:05:10

Welcome to Episode 36! Topics include Avicci's father's CBS special, Brexit's (already) impact on DJs, why Samir dislikes people who diss artists while they're performing, and more. We also disc...

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Jax Jones in SF, Illenium in NYC, San Frandisco, Noisia Splitting up, Creepers at Clubs, and more | Ep. 32 from 2019-09-25T07:05:30

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Electric Zoo Festival 2019 Special! | Ep. 26 from 2019-08-14T09:30:20

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Surprise Skrillex Set, Madeon's Tour, Second Sky Recap, Ultra Europe Mishaps, Fire Remixes, and much more! | Ep. 20 from 2019-06-26T07:05

On Repeat

Alec's On Repeat: Wilkinson - All for You

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EDC Review, Hot take on DJ Paris Hilton, Ultra Fiasco Continues, Avicii's dad talks mental health, and more | Ep. 17 from 2019-05-29T07:05

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PSA: We have made a FB group under our page to start building out a community. If you want to get exclusive updates from us, connect with other EDM enthusiasts, chat with us,...

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Trip Trop | Artist Spotlight from 2019-05-22T07:05

About Trip Trop:

Two words. Trip Trop. The brother duo from Los Angeles make whatever they want. They compare their releases to a jungle. You never know what you're going to find in the...

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Exclusive Song Preview, Avicii's Life, Paris Hilton, Twitch, Moonrise, and much more | Ep. 16 from 2019-05-15T07:05

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Fyre Festival subpoenas Netflix, Electric Zoo, NGHTMRE x Zhu, Knife Party, Kygo, and more | Ep. 13 from 2019-04-24T07:05

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Beyond Wonderland, Spring Awakening, Zhu, Illenium, DJ Snake, Beatport and more | Ep. 9 from 2019-03-27T07:05

SHOW NOTES

New Music

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Porter Robinson, Marshmello's New Song, Keith Flint of Prodigy, CRSSD, Ultra Singapore, and more | Ep. 7 from 2019-03-13T07:05

We send our condolences out to Keith Flint’s family and friends. He was an icon that changed the course of music history with his talent. He will be sorely missed.

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Marshmello, Shaquille O'Neal, Raving Solo, Ilesoniq Lineup, and more | Ep. 5 from 2019-02-27T08:01

WE’VE FINALLY CREATED A SOUNDCLOUD! Follow our SoundCloud (Beyond the Beats) if you want to listen to all the music mentioned on our podcast as...

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BIRDIE | Artist Spotlight from 2019-02-20T11:00

Bio: Currently based in Baltimore, Maryland, “BIRDIE” is an emerging producer/DJ creating and curating experiences through rhythm and refreshing tunes. As someone who has lived ...

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Grammy nominees, RL Grime, Ultra phase two lineup, and more | Ep. 3 from 2019-02-13T11:00

SHOW NOTES

Social Kid’s new mix

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UMF updates, Tomorrowland lineup, Electric Forest, EDC Vegas, and more | Ep. 1 from 2019-01-30T10:00

Alec and Samir kick off their first official episode with updates on Ultra Music Festival, Tomorrowland’s lineup, Electric Forest’s lineup, EDC Vegas hype, Illenium, Dr. Fresch, artists on the rise...

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