Of all the genres that found popularity in the Edm age, drum and bass seems like the most under-appreciated. While a number of top notch producers keep the scene going strong, the forward thinking genre tends to be overlooked by all but the purest of dance music fans. But this may be the year all that changes as Belgian drum and bass producer Netsky drops his excellent new album 3, a follow up to his last LP released four years ago.
On 3, Netsky crafts expertly produced breakbeats that serve as the power behind uplifting drum and bass tunes. The heavy use of soulful vocal collaborators and soaring, organic instrumentation brings a human element to the frantically paced drum excursions, and Netsky manages to create a cohesive sounding album that holds together as a singular work. The majority of the tracks on the album feature guest artists, too, with Jauz, Chromeo and...
On 3, Netsky crafts expertly produced breakbeats that serve as the power behind uplifting drum and bass tunes. The heavy use of soulful vocal collaborators and soaring, organic instrumentation brings a human element to the frantically paced drum excursions, and Netsky manages to create a cohesive sounding album that holds together as a singular work. The majority of the tracks on the album feature guest artists, too, with Jauz, Chromeo and...
- 6/3/2016
- by Connor Jones
- We Got This Covered
For years, thought leaders in tech, music, film and more have flocked to Austin, Texas, for its South by Southwest (hence, SXSW) festival. Over time, the annual gathering has become a go-to for on-the-rise music artists to showcase their talent and gain some grassroots fans with live shows. 2016's music drew acts from across the country. Here are six mainstream acts that hit up Austin this year who you should know if you don't already. Lukas Graham How you know him: His breakout single, "7 Years," is No. 3 on Billboard's Hot 100 chart and still climbing. What you need to know about...
- 3/23/2016
- by Jeff Nelson, @nelson_jeff
- PEOPLE.com
For years, thought leaders in tech, music, film and more have flocked to Austin, Texas, for its South by Southwest (hence, SXSW) festival. Over time, the annual gathering has become a go-to for on-the-rise music artists to showcase their talent and gain some grassroots fans with live shows. 2016's music drew acts from across the country. Here are six mainstream acts that hit up Austin this year who you should know if you don't already. Lukas Graham How you know him: His breakout single, "7 Years," is No. 3 on Billboard's Hot 100 chart and still climbing. What you need to know about...
- 3/23/2016
- by Jeff Nelson, @nelson_jeff
- PEOPLE.com
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