Prescription To Bang: Kyle Hall's 'Dr. Crunch'
by Otis Hart
One of Detroit's youngest stars unleashes one of the year's great dance tracks, and reveals a connection to a founder of his hometown scene.
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In 'Letter Of Intent,' Hear Indie Rock Reimagined As Deep House
by Otis Hart
One of the best dance-music producers in the business, DJ Sprinkles remixed Ducktails' "Letter of Intent" into a nine-minute slow burn. How did this happen?
The Drop: A Kaarvai Moment With Michael Mayer
by Otis Hart
Kaarvai refers to the practice of singers holding notes as long as humanly possible. In "Roses," German electronic producer Michael Mayer seizes on the idea to stretch a beautiful vocal to its limits.
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The Drop: Bedroom Dancing With The 2 Bears
by Otis Hart
The production duo reworks Wiley's "I'm Skanking" on its new collection of favorites and remixes.
John Talabot Comes Back With More Blissful Reverb
by Sami Yenigun
The Spanish producer returns with two new songs — each left off his first album, but both amazing.
Mala Takes Dubstep To Cuba
by Sami Yenigun
One of the original dubstep producers has a new album that incorporates sounds recorded during a trip to Cuba.
Jessie Ware's Gently Seductive '110%'
by Sami Yenigun
"If you're never going to move," Ware sings on the track from her debut album, Devotion, "you'll make me come to you."
Four Tet Remixes Hot Chip
by Sami Yenigun
The remix of "Look At Where We Are" adds electronic kick without losing the song's human element.
A Dance Music Alter-Ego For An Electronic Pop Master
by Sami Yenigun
Dan Snaith, who has recorded for years as Caribou, introduces Daphni, a dance-focused alter-ego.
The Drop: Cooly G's Bittersweet 'Good Times'
by Sami Yenigun
The British singer and producer's dark and immersive new album, Playin' Me, traces the pain inherent in love.
Jacques Greene: From Club To Mainstream And Back
by Otis Hart
The man who snuck bass music into a Radiohead remix has a brand new song of his own. Listen to "Ready."
The Drop: A Story Of Dancefloor Destiny
by Sami Yenigun
One of the pleasures of a dancing to a perfect DJ set is also a peril: so many great songs you'll never hear again.
The Sound Of America's Best Electronic Music Festival
by Otis Hart
This weekend in Detroit, the Movement festival will feature over 100 DJs and producers from across the electronic dance music spectrum. Hear a mix of some of the best.
Justin Martin Weds Beauty To Beats
by Sami Yenigun
The concept behind the electronic musician's new album, Ghettos and Gardens, is simple: over and over again, he mixes graceful sounds with grimy, percussive noise.
The Drop: 'Painting' With Beats As Brushstokes
by Sami Yenigun
A new song by the Iranian-Canadian producer begins as a swirling abstraction that coheres around traditional instruments, sweet melodies and hip-hop beats.
