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 to. We discuss how ravers can best connect with one another, how technology will intertwine with music going forwards, what sets the EDM community apart from other genres, and more. Plus, Samir and Alec cover the latest releases from the likes of David Guetta x MORTEN, Excision x Kai Wachi, and Matroda. Get the full show notes and links on our website. Download Radiate on: IOS Google Play Follow Beyo ..read more

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 Radio 1. Plus, new music from the likes of DJ Snake, 1788-L, Enei, BLVD x Laidback Luke. All of this and so much more on Episode 110 of Beyond the Beats - a podcast about EDM news and culture.  Get all the links to everything we discussed on our full show notes Follow Alec on Twitter (he's tweeting more now!) and follow Beyond the Beats on Instagram: @btb.pod; Twitter: @podbtb, and Soundcloud ..read more

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 Relations Manager catches up with former Artist Spotlight, Callie Reiff, as she opens for Steve Aoki. Plus, we cover new music from the likes of DJ Snake & Malaa, Metrix & Graffix, Jack Back, Champagne Drip, Cazztek, and Kaivon. Tune into all of this and so much more on Episode 109 of Beyond the Beats. Get all the links to everything we discussed on our full show notes Follow Alec on Twitter ..read more

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 Prydz teams up with Sensorium Galaxy to deliver VR experiences. Plus, we review Gorgon City's new album, Olympia, and discuss new music from the likes of Zeds Dead, Dimension, Jauz, Capshun, and Drew Dapps. All of this and so much more on Episode 106 of Beyond the Beats - a podcast about EDM news and culture. Get the full show notes on our website. Follow Alec on Twitter (he's tweeting more now!) and fol ..read more

We're joined by the musical prodigy and industry trendsetter, Callie Reiff, for an in-depth interview and DJ mix. She has an INCREDIBLE story that you won't want to miss. We discussed her journey to being the youngest DJ EVER to play Webster Hall (15 years old); the stories behind her b2b sets with Skrillex and deadmau5; her strategy for coping with pressure and time management; her thoughts on being a female in a traditionally male-dominated industry, and so much more. Connect with Callie Reiff by visiting her Beyond the Beats bio on our website ..read more

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 Idris Elba. Plus, we're quickly joined by Bloodline and The Vamps to discuss the story behind their multi-continental collaboration with Alok, Another You. We welcome QZB and HÄWK. All of this and so much more on Episode 104 of Beyond the Beats - a podcast about EDM News and Culture. Follow us on Instagram: @btb.pod; Facebook; Twitter: @podbtb; Soundcloud ..read more

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. Plus, new music from the likes of QUIX, GRiZ, Noizu, LP Giobbi, CITYWLKR, and Alan Walker x Imanbek. We also welcome Benwah and Dot N Life to the Artists We're Watching list. Tune in to hear all of this and so much more. Get the full show notes with all the links on our website Follow us on Instagram: @btb.pod; Twitter: @podbtb. Intro song done by our main man, Tyler Lawrence. Thanks so much for tuning ..read more

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 music from the likes of Alesso, David Guetta and MORTEN, Eli & Fur, Will Sparks, and Jax Jones. EVE and Capozzi join our Artists We're Watching list. All of this and so much more on episode 102 of Beyond the Beats, a podcast about EDM news and culture. Check out the full show notes with all the links on our website. Follow us on Instagram: @btb.pod; Twitter: @podbtb. Intro song done by our main m ..read more

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 journalists; the future of mental health awareness in the scene, and more.   We also discuss new releases from the likes of Juelz and JAWNS, Hex Cougar, MK, Matroda and Bleu Clair.   Shout-out to this week's Artists We're Watching: Swole Sauce; Kozah; Dante Levo. Connect with Rachel and get the full show notes on our website. Follow us on Instagram; Facebook; Twitter; and Soundcloud ..read more

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 scene to embrace DMCA free music; tips for artists on submitting their music to labels; virtual events in the Metaverse, and much more. Thanks for sticking with us for 100 episodes. We truly couldn't do this without you. You inspire us to continue growing the global community and, most importantly, connect as many people as possible with the very essence of dance music. Connect with Blake and Proximity by going ..read more