Music reviews
Review | Rob Garza – “Dobruja”
The sun sets, the city lights dim low, and a man walks the empty streets alone anticipating his...
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Blisspop Presents: Feedback Friday
Here at Blisspop, we aim to show our audience who’s making their mark upon electronic music culture today....
Review | The Next File Format
In April 2017, the German company Fraunhofer IIS announced that it was terminating patents related to the MP3...
Concert Review | Mura Masa and Friends Take Over Flash
On March 21st, DC became the center stage of two big events – one of the worst snow...
Blisspop Presents: Feedback Friday
Here at Blisspop, we aim to show our audience who’s making their mark upon electronic music culture today....
Blisspop Presents: Feedback Friday
Here at Blisspop, we aim to show our audience who’s making their mark upon electronic music culture today....
Blisspop Presents: Feedback Friday
Here at Blisspop, we aim to show our audience who’s making their mark upon electronic music culture today....
Blisspop Presents: Feedback Friday
Here at Blisspop, we aim to show our audience who’s making their mark upon electronic music culture today....
REVIEW | A.A.L (Against All Logic) – “2012-2017” (by Nicolas Jaar)
A little over two weeks ago, Nicolas Jaar quietly dropped a solo full length album called 2012-2017. Only he...
Review | Tigers Are Bad For Horses – “Still Here”
Formed in 2014 at Georgetown University by vocalist Mary Ellen Funke and pianist Lyell Evans Roeder and now...
Concert Review | Matoma, Elephante, and Youngr at the 9:30 Club
On what felt like a warm summer night in the middle of February in DC, three amazingly talented...
Blisspop Presents: Feedback Friday
Here at Blisspop, we aim to show our audience who’s making their mark upon electronic music culture today....
Blisspop Presents: Feedback Friday
Here at Blisspop, we aim to show our audience who’s making their mark upon electronic music culture today....
Review | Nils Frahm – All Memory
All Melody, the latest record from Nils Frahm, Â is minimalist neo-classical perfection that deserves an attentive listen from...
Review | Lone, “Temples” [R&S Records]
Nottingham producer Lone has carved a rich niche for himself in terms of making interesting and danceable house...
Best of 2017: Will Eastman’s Picks
Best Remix The xx, “On Hold (Jamie xx Remix)†Jamie xx’s grasp of emotive song craft is indisputable, yet...
Best of 2017: Patrick Blinkhorn’s Picks
Best Remix The Shapeshifters, “Lola’s Theme Recut (Dr. Packer Remix)â€Â Dr. Packer’s remix of “Lola’s Theme Recut†on...
Best of 2017: Yvette Bailhache’s Picks
Best Remix Snacks, “Order To The Senses (Kornél Kovács Remix)†When Berlin and Stockholm collided musically, it was pure...
Best of 2017: Aeron Premo’s Picks
Best Remix Henry Saiz feat. Cora Novoa, “Golden Dawn (Brynjolfur Dream Mix)” Spanish producer Henry Saiz produces quality house and nu-disco with a dark...
Best of 2017: Kristina Westernik’s Picks
Best Remix Kesha, “Praying (Oliver Nelson remix)†Swedish producer Oliver Nelson has a knack for making remixes sound even...
Best of 2017: Michael Khalifeh’s Picks
Best Remix Marian Hill, “Down (Franky Rizardo Remix)†While collaborations between pop and house music don’t always produce...
Best of 2017: William Creason’s Picks
Best Tracks Of The Year Arma, “Favela” [Artifice] DJ Tuco & Allmostt, “The One” [Top Billin] Hodge &...
Best of 2017: Jonathan Sherman’s Picks
Best Remix Sam Smith, “Too Good at Goodbyes (Galantis Remix)” This year had a lot of super high-highs...
Best of 2017: Colin Domigan’s Picks
Best LP/EP Washed Out, Mister Mellow He may be overstated as the man behind the chillwave theme music for...
Review | How Augmented Reality Will Change Electronic Music
Jim Morrison predicted the rise of electronic music in 1969 when stating that “there’s somebody out there, working...
Concert Review | ODESZA, Nov. 24, The Anthem
Odesza occupies a distinct position within popular dance culture today. Their recognizable brand of spacey, up-tempo dance music...
Review | Du Tonc – “High”
Since their debut release in 2013, the duo of Australian singer/musician Matt Van Schie (Van She) and London-based...
Magic Behind the Mixer: The Truth About Facing the DJ
Gathering your buds and going out to dance and drink your paycheck away is a hallmark of Earthly...
Ethan vs Alice – Should Crystal Castles Call It Quits?
Crystal Castles have always been known for their visceral and chaotic live performances that showcased their unique mix...
Review | ODESZA – A Moment Apart
One of the most popular groups to combine trance with house and EDM music recently has been the...