Posted by Scott Willats Shifting gears a bit today, we turn our eyes to the big screen, where the documentary Global Groove Network is set to make its Toronto debut next week. This is a film that digs deep into the creation and evolution of the music we have come to adore: EDM. Through the eyes of filmmaker Courtney James, we travel around the world to learn, from a multitude of perspectives, how electronic and dance music affects people’s lives. I’m a huge fan of the documentary The … [Read more...]
Sony RDP-X200IP Speakers: Dock and Load!
April 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Riddle me this: What would Apple products be without an awesome place to dock? Answer: They would be dock-less. Welcome to 2012 – where your smartphone is now your central entertainment device. Let’s talk Apple: Pretty much everything you need –to get the party started (did I really say that!?) – can be found on your iPhone. Everything that is, except f… Click to read more COED Magazine … [Read more...]
Physical Cosmology
February 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Posted by Scott Willats Longevity and music don’t always go together. The industry is littered with careers that lasted for a cup of coffee. One low-fat soy latte later, and these artists aren’t much more than ghosts on your iPod. Up they pop when you’ve got it on shuffle, and you’re left to ponder: “Oh yeah. Whatever happened to these guys?” Cosmic Gate are not that type of group. With seven albums to their name over a span of 10 years, I think it is safe to say these guys are … [Read more...]
Tuesday’s Turn
January 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Posted by Scott Willats A great weekend in EDM has passed us by, but not without dropping some anthems to keep on repeat on our iPods and Pioneers. It was always going to be something special, what with the large number of shows happening from Van City to Halifax. One measure of a good weekend? The quality of the BBC Radio 1 Friday dance party. Unfortunately, Annie Mac wasn’t able to host her regular Friday show — but the replacement she found was none other than the “inventor” … [Read more...]
