Immersive and spatial audio are becoming the next step forward in audio. Trance group Above & Beyond have now teamed up with Amazon Music to share remixes in Dolby Atmos’ spatial audio format. Reworked tracks include “Almost Home,” “Screwdriver,” and “1995” by gardenstate. When listening to the album, take note of how various synths and percussive instruments are placed in the mix. The percussion seems larger, synths have more room to move amongst the melodies, and time-based effects (like delay and reverb) fill in the space much more fluidly, giving the tracks a totally new feel. Listen to Above & Beyond and Amazon Music’s spatial audio playlist below. Recommended Articles Spatial audio is a new form of technology that brin...
Renowned dance music curator Austin Kramer has made his trade on developing engaging playlists. But his latest is his most personal one yet. In his newest offering, Kramer, former Global Head of Dance & Electronic Music at Spotify, derived inspiration from a near lifelong struggle living with Type 1 diabetes. According to the World Health Organization, around 422 million people worldwide suffer from some form of diabetes. It’s estimated that around with around 5-10% of the total specifically have Type 1 diabetes, an autoimmune condition where the pancreas does not produce insulin. Consequentially, fluctuations in blood glucose levels can leave those with the condition feeling unshakably fatigued during the day, among other complications. Kramer’s ...
The electronic music community is constantly evolving with new sounds every week, as artists become more innovative with their compositions. EDM.com’s weekly “Playlist Picks” series highlights the top releases in the genre, helping uncover the latest tracks that will soon dominate the dance music scene. EDM.com Top Hits Anywhere With You – Afrojack, Lucas & Steve & Dubvision Let Me In – REZZ & fknsyd Last Thought (feat. MKLA) – Sonny Fodera & Vintage Culture Festival Hits 2021 Pondicherry – DJ Snake & Malaa Recommended Articles Eyes On You – HUGEL & Quarterhead Verdansk – Skepsis Electronic Avenue Go On Then, Love – Said The Sky & The Maine Don’t Worry My Love – Kaivon Dopamine – Eleph...
Apple Music‘s latest initiative provides profound insight into how the deaf develop their musical preferences. In developing Apple Music’s “A Playlist Curated by Deaf People,” the streaming giant engaged deaf curators to discover their favorite songs. Electronic music producers including Mura Masa, Kaytranada, and The Chainsmokers all made the cut in this wide-ranging playlist. The popularity of record-breaking releases such as the latter’s single “Closer”—even among the deaf—lends credence to the age-old adage that music is truly a universal language. Interestingly, many curators cite the unique vibrations generated from rumbling baselines as a factor in determining which songs they enjoy. Others cite their understanding of a song’s ly...
The electronic music community is constantly evolving with new sounds every week, as artists become more innovative with their compositions. EDM.com’s weekly “Playlist Picks” series highlights the top releases in the genre, helping uncover the latest tracks that will soon dominate the dance music scene. EDM.com Top Hits Jonson’s Play – Armin van Buuren & Sander van Doorn Love Tonight (Robin Schulz Remix) – Shouse Free Woman (Rina Sawayama & Clarence ClaritRemix) – Lady Gaga Festival Hits 2021 Dimensions – JLV Time Capsule – AXMO & STVW Recommended Articles Take My Hand (Walker & Royce Remix) – LP Giobbi Electronic Avenue Wasted Love – Matt Nash Shadows (Xavi Remix) – Seven Lions & Wooli Know &...