Disc jockeying is certainly a respectable craft. It requires certain skills, like programming a track selection and beatmatching/mixing records. But let’s face it, we give DJs way too much credit — all they do is play records. There’s something about the improvisational spontaneity and the hands-on human aspect of live…

If the EDM industry handed out high ranks for badassery and length of time spent on the battlefield, like they do in the military, Mr. C (AKA Richard West) would surely be a general by now. Yes, this UK rave veteran has pretty much been through it all. West got…

Back in 2008, it was practically impossible to escape the catchy vocal hook of “Black and Gold,” the Grammy-nominated breakthrough single from Sam Sparro’s eponymous debut album. The consensus among newly converted fans was that the Australian-born singer-songwriter had it. Namely, soul. It helps that Sparro (AKA Samuel Falson) was…

DJ-producer Jay Haze is a force for good in the world. And it’s not just because of his musical contributions. Sure, electronic dance music unites people. On the dancefloor, there is no race, no religion, no classes. We are all one. Blah blah blah. But let’s face it, the EDM…

Electronic dance music is officially in love with its own sonic past. All across the international scene, you can hear the recycling of classic styles from the ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s. Now hate all you want, but the fact remains: Some of the golden oldies truly nailed a timeless formula…

[jump] Subb-an and Russ Yallop. Friday, March 30. Electric Pickle, 2826 N. Miami Ave., Miami. 10 p.m. Call 305-456-5613 or visit electricpicklemiami.com. With his delectably deep bass-heavy bombs on labels like Crosstown Rebels and his own One Records, UK tech-house sensation Subb-an has been destroying international dancefloors all year. Meanwhile, Russ…

​People often bitch about how commercial and superficial hip-hop has become over the last couple decades. Yeah, most rap might be cookie-cutter beats and vapid rhymes about Gucci and Crystal. But some artists haven’t lost sight of its underground ethos. Case in point: Los Angeles-based DJ, producer, and Stones Throw…

Soul Clap at the Electric Pickle for Winter Music Conference 2012, March 25

Boston boogie virtuosos Soul Clap are pretty much honorary Miamians by now. For one thing, they’ve been WMC regulars for a decade. But they also spent this year’s entire winter season in the 305, holding down a DJ residency with label mates and regular collaborators Wolf + Lamb at the…

​When speaking of legendary DJs, you need look no further than François Kevorkian. The man’s resume reads like the history of popular dance music itself. He cut his teeth at NYC’s seminal Studio 54 and The Loft during disco’s heyday, and at the Paradise Garage during the birth of house…