Up and Comer: James Egbert

May 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment

The newest edition to the ever-growing group of young, break-through DJs is Denver native James Egbert, a 24-year-old DJ and producer who has recently come into the EDM spotlight. This up and comer is no stranger to music, having written his first song on an analog sequencer before he was 10. Although James has worked as a producer since the age of 18, he has only recently delved into the world of electronic dance music. After merely one year, James has shared the stage with the likes of Skrillex, Wolfgang Gartner, Dada Life, and Porter Robinson at Global Dance Festival as well as enjoyed several chart topping hits on Beatport, including his biggest single, “Back to New,” which has been remixed by the infamous 3LAU for charity. James has just recently released his first full-length EP, “In The Beginning,” onto Beatport as a follow up. We had a chance to catch up with James for an interview:

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Interview: Archie

May 9, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Hailing from Moscow, Russia, Archie (formerly known as Archie V) has been making huge moves in the EDM scene lately with a solid track list of progressive and electro house anthems. At such a young age, Archie has already been compared to EDM icons such as Avicii and Alesso, but proves time and time again that he bring something new and unique to the table. Pumping out songs quicker than you can click refresh on his Soundcloud, it is safe to say this up and comer will soon be a huge name in the industry. Continue reading for some of Archie’s extremely catchy tracks and our exclusive interview with the man himself.

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Interview: SOFI

April 16, 2012 By Leave a Comment

As the voice behind Deadmau5 singles “Sofi Needs A Ladder” and “One Trick Pony”, SOFI has established her name in EDM without a doubt. She has been called “An entertainment trifecta” and has worked with Fall Out Boy, Will.i.am, Butch Walker, The Von Bondies, Tommy Lee, Nelly Furtado and more. She is also performing at ‘I Love This City‘ in May at San Francisco and San Diego, so if you are attending the big event make sure to check out the rising star. The Skype interview after the jump…

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Up and Comer: Millions Like Us

April 11, 2012 By 1 Comment

Formed from the death of a Brighton band, Millions Like Us are a trio of like-minded musicians writing electronic dance music that fuses captivating melodies with heavy dance floor bass lines. All hailing from live music backgrounds of the UK, Tom, Ian and Chris decided to put down their instruments and lock themselves in a studio. Their first song “Put Your Shoes On” was sent to the BBC and within 24 hours had made 1xtra’s ‘Unsigned Track of the Week’ on DJ Target’s 100% Homegrown show.

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Up and Comer: Louis La Roche

March 8, 2012 By 4 Comments

If you just listened to his music, you would have probably thought you  stumpled upon one of Cassius’ or Étienne de Crécy’s unreleased gems. However 21 year old producer, Brett Ewels, knows all about people mistaking him and his work for the likes of others. Better known by his French influenced name, Louis La Roche, he has broken onto the French house scene with his refreshing productions in an era being termed the ‘revival of disco.’ Louis La Roche has garnered immense internet popularity ever since his track “Love” leaked all over blogs in 2008 which was inadvertently mistaken as Thomas Bangalter’s of Daft Punk. Since then, Louis La Roche has been trying to define himself as one of the top French house producers with his own unique style and flavor. His music is perfectly defined by French house as he incorporates a groove and a funk that is often overlooked in today’s electronic music. Already with EP releases such as Me & Her, Super Soaker, and My Turn, it looks as if Louis La Roche is hard at work bringing back disco! We were fortunate enough to catch up with LLR in this Techibeats exclusive interview.

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Up and Comers: Clockwork

March 1, 2012 By 4 Comments

Until recently, not many people have heard of the LA native Clockwork. Now based in New York, the DJ/producer is climbing his way into the forefront of the EDM world by harnessing his big-room-bass sound. He has done countless remixes and bootlegs from Avicii’s “Levels” to the Beastie Boys’ “Sabotage”. He continued his onslaught in the studio with his first single simply titled “Squad Up”. The track’s wide use and global recognition caught the attention of Dim Mak’s very own Steve Aoki. From there, his track bounced off the walls of clubs all across the globe thanks to the support of big name players like Tiesto, Steve Angello and Laidback Luke. This marked a pivotal point in the young Californian’s career, but it has only just begun. His Squad Up EP is set to release in a mere 13 days and is sure to skyrocket Clockwork to an entirely new level of success. Expect big things from this kid because his future is nothing but bright. We had the chance to ask him a few questions and this is how it went…

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Up and Comer: Schoolboy

February 22, 2012 By 3 Comments

When it comes to all things bass, there’s one up and comer who stands out from the rest. Schoolboy recently released The Science Project, his debut EP off Rottun and topped the Beatport charts for a time with his heavy, yet melody-driven beats. Whether he’s making Dubstep, Electro House, Breakbeats, or Moombah, Schoolboy tears down the genre confining walls that once restricted so many artists and incorporates his ever evolving style into all facets of electronic music. The Techibeats gang got a chance to interview Schoolboy and hear his take the scene, music, and his plans for the 2012. [Read more...]

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Up and Comers: Liquid Stranger

February 8, 2012 By 2 Comments

Liquid Stranger, a base heavy electronic musician has been described by Generation Bass as “the epitome of Transnational Dubstep covering anything from Latin, Asian, Eastern European, and Jamaican Dancehall Dubs”. Touring with Excision and Lucky Date in their North American tour, titled “The X Tour”, the shows are advertised with having a 100,000 Watt PK Dubstep Sound System. How about that for some wobble? In an exclusive interview with Techibeats, come take a closer look at Liquid Stranger. [Read more...]

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Up and Comers: Stereotronique

February 6, 2012 By 2 Comments

The duo that exists behind Stereotronique’s intricate electro sound consists of Kevin O’Brien and Lane Theriault, two co-workers from Toronto, Canada who began producing together after a little Rockband session at home. Although the two released their first remix merely one year ago, their recent remix of “Teenage Crime” has received wide support on several music blogs as well as from Adrian Lux himself. It is not often that new producers are able to create high quality remixes while still retaining some essence of originality. The consistency of their production skill shows in their newest remix of Dirty South’s “Walking Alone” and is proof that we can expect a lot of big things from Stereotronique in the near future. I was recently able to interview the two and here is what they had to say:

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Interview: Norin and Rad

February 3, 2012 By 1 Comment

Although they prefer to call themselves “EDM producers,” there’s no denying that Norin & Rad are the freshest young duo in trance music today. No other group has broke out onto the scene with the recognition and acclaim they have received in such a short time. Above & Beyond hailed the Huntington Beach natives as the “Breakthrough DJs/Producers of 2011.” Their tracks “The Gift” and “Bloom” have garnered instant success on Beatport and have made appearances on ASOT and TATW. Now as members of trance super label, Anjunabeats, hometown heroes Bruce Karlsson and Nick Sember are ready to take EDM to a whole new level. Our team member Eric Hoang had the chance to interview them earlier this week… [Read more...]

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Interview: Camo & Krooked

January 18, 2012 By 2 Comments
Camo & Krooked, otherwise known as Reinhard Rietsch and Markus Wagner, the Austrian, Drum and Bass superduo, had a indisputable year in 2011 as one of the frontrunners of the DnB scene. Hits like “Breezeblock” and “All Fall Down” left a prominent impact on the DnB and Dubstep genres. Over the summer, their album “Cross the Line” reached the top of the Beatport charts and solidified their presence in the EDM world as juggernauts in their field of expertise. No doubt, 2012 will see big things from the DnB superstars as they construct new sonic worlds of breakbeats and massive sounds.
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Interview: 3lau

January 9, 2012 By Leave a Comment

What music is better to party to than a popular beat mixed with lyrics that everyone can sing along to? Justin Blau, better known as 3LAU, is a 21 year old DJ/producer born and raised in none other than Las Vegas, Nevada. As a finance major at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, 3LAU finds the time to produce and mix some of the best mash ups and bootlegs that take every party to the next level. His ability to blend popular lyrics into beloved techno hits makes for the best party anthems that have everyone jumping out of their seats. His music career is very young, and we are looking forward to his successes in 2012. The kid is a massive up and comer in the EDM scene and he’s getter bigger by the day. Justin was kind enough to speak with us and provide some knowledge as to what motivates him the most.  [Read more...]

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Interview: Lucky Date

December 21, 2011 By 4 Comments

At only 21 years old, DJ/Producer Jordan Atkins-Loria, better known as DJ Lucky Date, has been making enormous strides in the electronic music industry. His signature dirty electro sound accompanies his exceptional synth engineering skill and has landed him a spot on the Big Fish Recordings label. This past year has been crazy for the upcoming artist: releasing some huge remixes of artists such as Lazy Rich, Zedd, and Crystal Castles all in addition to a few originals like “I Love the Way You Move.” Recently, Lucky Date announced that he will be opening for Excision on his upcoming national tour. We had our Techi reporter Parker Ashley catch up with Lucky Date for a few questions.

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Interview: Pierce Fulton

November 29, 2011 By 7 Comments


Pierce Fulton has been labeled somewhat of a prodigy since almost mastering every instrument he could get his hands on. He likes all types of music including… Classic Rock, Reggae, Metal, Classical, House, Trance and IDM. “Ask him to talk about any genre and Pierce can tell you exactly when he went through a phase and loved it”. He has played instruments in all types of bands and even the school orchestra. With such an expansive and passionate background in music, Pierce is able to pull from a huge spectrum of sound and influence in his productions. We had the opportunity to ask Pierce some questions and this is how he answered… [Read more...]

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