66% of Serato just got bought: but not by AlphaTheta
It’s a hard day for news – who would trust anything published on April 1st? But, no fooling, New Zealand-based Serato has announced a deal whereby Canadian investment tech company…
“Tell Dem It’s Sunny”: Greentea Peng is Surrendering to the Unknown
There’s a different kind of energy pulsing through Greentea Peng’s sophomore album Tell Dem It’s Sunny—a frequency both grounding and expansive. While her debut Man Made (2021) was a cosmic,…
Mad Zach Returns: Playing soundpacks in 2025
After a number of years building up an awesome aritist career, Mad Zach is back on the DJ Techtools YouTube channel this week. In a fresh new video, he explains…
“The Breeze Grew A Fire”: The Gentle Power of Mereba
On her newest record, The Breeze Grew A Fire, the U.S.-American singer-songwriter Mereba thematizes relationships in life where the unconditionality of love and support plays center field. The singer imbued…
USB Drives for DJs: What to Consider Before Buying
For DJs, the choice of a USB drive can be a pretty important step in preparation. Making sure that your DJ flash drive is a reliable partner that stands up…
FULL CIRCLE: SOPHIE MOK’S (’21) CONDUCTING JOURNEY LEADS HER BACK TO NORTH CAROLINA
Below are excerpts from an interview with Sophie Sze Ki Mok, who has enjoyed a variety of experiences as a conductor for orchestras all over the world. Sophie attended EMF…
The Fine Art of Rebellion: KNEEPCAP Turn Their Origin Story Into A Film
Some films are built for entertainment; others feel like a cultural rallying cry. The Irish biopic KNEECAP, directed by Rich Peppiatt, unapologetically straddles both. With its electric, gritty, and often…
BREAKING BARRIERS: MEET THE WOMEN REDEFINING ORCHESTRAL CONDUCTING
Claire Lewis, Sarah Shapiro, Frances Ho, Yiran Zhao, and Ivy Kan share their stories and experiences in the conducting field while attending EMF GREENSBORO, N.C. (December 18, 2024) – The…
The Odyssey: AKA Kelzz Wants You to Feel It All—And Dance Through It
Their show at Berghain Kantine was clearly a milestone for AKA Kelzz. They had just released their debut album Odyssey, kicking off their first headline tour by selling out the…
Every Song Is Actually A Person: GANNA On Retelling Ukrainian Folklore
Growing up in a classical household, it took GANNA a long time to get into folk music. “My mum is a classical pianist and that was the music that surrounded…