Tag Archive for electronica

Just because a country is small doesn’t mean it can’t have some large responsibilities. Along with hosting the U.N. Headquarters and founding the European Union, Belgium has also made significant contributions to every sweet tooth know to man with its world renowned chocolate creations and enormous waffles (if you like chocolate chip waffles, Belgium is the place for you). And any country that boosts over 500 different types of beer is fine by us. Musically, Belgium has made some significant contributions to the electronica / house / trance scene. Did you know that Technotronic (creators of 1989 smash hit “Pump The Jam”) is a group of Belgians? Probably not. Continue reading ‘OurStage Model U.N. – Belgium’

The name “Prodigy” has become almost synonymous with impressive electronica. In fact, this band has taken their popularity further than the standard “cult followings” of other electronic acts. Their high-energy songs, made up of driving synthetic beats and strangely forceful melodies, bring huge crowds into the club scene. After selling out arenas, The Prodigy was solidified in the industry as the most credible electronic group in the mainstream.

This group’s new album, Invaders Must Die, just came out this week, and it is already gaining critical acclaim. The band describes it as their “most complete” project to date, and they have plenty of reason to brag. The album’s current single, “Omen”, is nothing short of what a single should be: a well-rounded song with memorable hooks and danceable rhythms. “Run with the Wolves” is the most intense song, with a harsh, driving beat and some almost sinister qualities. The punch from this song is provided by drum samples that were recorded by Dave Grohl who is the lead singer/guitarist for Foo Fighters and formerly the drummer for Nirvana. The tour favorite (as well as the most downloaded song), “World’s on Fire”, gives the album it’s needed “thump” and repetitive vocal samples, encompassing all the elements of a great CD.

There are plenty of great Electronic artists on OurStage that you’ll definitely want to take a look at after enjoying Invaders Must Die. Made up almost exclusively of songs from our Electronic genre, this playlist even includes a couple of previous Grand Prize winners. Clearly, the electronic genre is making its mark on all listeners in the industry.

Check out the new video for “Don’t Trust Me” from 3OH!3, a hip-hop and electronica duo from Boulder, CO. Named for the area code in Boulder (303), Sean Foreman and Nathaniel Motte met in class at UofColorado, and after playing shows with established bands the buzz began to grow. Boy did it grow… 3OH!3 absolutely exploded on the internet, where their music gets over 100,000 plays per day. We’ve got exclusive behind the scenes footage from the shoot after the jump. Continue reading ‘Don’t Trust 3OH!3, New Music Video’