electronica
Electronica and Dubstep: music defined by its frenetic pace and plethora of bleeps, bloops, blips and bass.
My Exclusive Interview With Jana Tyrrell
When Jana Tyrrell produces a track, she doesn't just get it ready for radio play. Instead, she blends her vocals, instrumentals and favorite sound effects into an eerie alien landscape that sounds like a recording from centuries into the future. Luckily, you don't have to be a time traveler to enjoy her work. In fact, you can stream her latest album, Was It Real Or Was It Just Me? , after reading this interview to gain a greater appreciation for her talents—and along the way, you'll realize that she's creating musical landscapes that most of us only dream about.
By Kaitlin Shanks3 days ago in Beat
The Hi-Hat That Changed My Mind.
The first time I heard "Freak on a Leash," I turned it off. I had been playing drums for most of my life by then. I grew up on rock and metal, the kind of music where the singer sings, the guitars hit hard, and the song makes sense from the first verse to the last chorus. I knew what I liked, and I thought I knew what good music was supposed to sound like.
By Overdrive Records3 days ago in Beat
My Exclusive Interview With Caroline Chiesa
As a trained opera singer who produces music in her historic New Orleans home, Caroline Chiesa might not seem like your typical electronic artist. However, when you learn about the dualities that appear throughout her work, you realize that she's not trying to be. This interview dives into her education, her influences and her creative process, and as you read along, you'll get a crash course on everything from music production to Italian literature. You'll also be ready to listen to Outwitting the Stars , a complex and multi-layered work that urges you to listen to the whole album in one sitting.
By Kaitlin Shanks11 days ago in Beat
My Exclusive Interview With Alessandra Levy
In a world of digital music production, Alessandra Levy still takes an old-school approach with her Music Production Center (MPC) that dates back to the 90s. This model has everything you'd expect from a piece of analog technology—large grey buttons, beige colors, a tiny digital screen—but these limitations help Levy produce fun, eclectic beats that earned the artist a large social media following. With nearly 50,000 followers on Instagram alone, Levy's introducing the MPC60II to a whole new audience, and this interview gives you a look at the skills, education and technology that made Levy a rising Internet star.
By Kaitlin Shanks14 days ago in Beat
My Exclusive Interview With Kiki Liu and Vivian Ning Wei
In the music world, producers and recording artists are incomplete without each other. While the artist brings their charisma and performance skills, the producer has the tools and expertise to turn a rough demo into a radio-ready song that's bursting with hooks. Some artists produce their own records, but Kiki Liu (producer) and Vivian Ning Wei (recording artist) realized that they work better as a team, and they linked up once again for this in-depth interview that exposes the minds behind the magic.
By Kaitlin Shanks17 days ago in Beat
My Exclusive Interview With Kayristin
The party doesn't start until Kayristin walks in. As a DJ, it's her job to keep the energy flowing with electrifying sets and exclusive remixes—and now that she's branching out into original music, you don't have to see her in person to enjoy her heart-stopping beats. Her love for music, passion for adventure, and fun, bombastic personality make Kayristin a natural entertainer, and as you read this in-depth interview, you'll realize how much work goes into these sets that seem like a spur-of-the-moment celebration.
By Kaitlin Shanks19 days ago in Beat
Record Label Spotlight: Fox Food Records
Based in Mirfield, UK, Fox Food Records is an indie label that signs slowcore, ambient, folk and dream pop artists with a uniquely rustic sound that you probably won't hear on the radio. When you scroll through their discography, you'll see collages, analog photos, original art and other oddities that contribute to the label's DIY vibe. In addition to digital releases, most of their albums come with a physical release that includes a cassette, a thank-you card and a small gift or two.
By Kaitlin Shanks23 days ago in Beat
My Exclusive Interview With Diana Ringo
As a child prodigy who grew up to be a pianist, songwriter and film composer, Diana Ringo has the type of career that other artists dream about. Her eclectic career includes directing credits for the films 1984 and Quarantine , a photoshoot with Playboy Spain and master classes with David Lynch and Paul Verhoeven. However, music is still the center of her professional life--and whether she's writing piano compositions or recording darkwave records, her work is anything but boring. If you're ready to learn from the master, here's a glimpse into the life of a musician who does it all.
By Kaitlin Shanksabout a month ago in Beat
My Exclusive Interview With Amaiyah
99.9% of Spotify listeners haven't heard one of the best albums of 2026. Fortunately, we're about to change that. Amaiyah's The War of Venus is a haunting soundscape with ghostly vocals, apocalyptic imagery and a dark, simmering vibe that makes you feel like you're crawling through a war zone--and if you ask me, ten Spotify listeners just aren't enough. This record is equal parts strange and mysterious, and this interview dives into the surreal landscape that turns Amaiyah's music into a trip to another planet.
By Kaitlin Shanksabout a month ago in Beat
Singer-Songwriter and Actress Alivia Clark Unleashes "Dancing In Circles"
In the spring, singer-songwriter and actress Alivia Clark released the breathtaking single, "Breathless." The budding songstress now closes out the summer and kicks off the fall with "Dancing In Circles." The Dance-Pop anthem is marked by its pulsating, intoxicating rhythm and Alivia Clark's polished, sultry vocals.
By Meikhel Philogene2 months ago in Beat
10 Weirdcore Tracks That Sound Like a Fever Dream. Top Story - August 2026.
With the popularity of liminal photography and films like 2026's Backrooms , weirdcore is having a moment. It's not quite horrorcore, but it's not clean and cheerful enough to fit into the pop categories, either. Some artists ditch the pop influences and veer off in another direction, creating music that sounds like the soundtrack to a child's nightmare. Whatever the case, this playlist contains weirdcore tracks from all ends of the spectrum--and if you're ready to get weird, sit back and let these songs plunge you into a feverish haze.
By Kaitlin Shanks3 months ago in Beat
A review of "Diana/No Encores in a Swan Song" by Blind Channel
Blind Channel is one of my favourite bands. I discovered them during Eurovision 2021, and the rest was history. At the time, I was falling a bit out of love with the whole rock/metal scene, so discovering them was a breath of fresh air for me and reignited my interest in these genres.
By Simona Rosso3 months ago in Beat
