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Richie Hawtin Returns with Surprise Back-to-Basics LP

By Kirk Williams
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Justin James Takes Miami Down The Minimal Rabbit Hole

By Justin Shamlou
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New Electronic Music: Top Techno Chart [Week #37]

By Kirk Williams
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New Electronic Music: Top Techno [Week #33]

By Kirk Williams
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Top Techno Tracks - New Electronic Music

By Kirk Williams
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A Review of Plastikman's Latest Adventure in the New Album "EX"

By Kirk Williams
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EXpect EXcellence from Plastikman's EX

By Kirk Williams
How did you start your career in the electronic music business? - I started an independent concert promotion company while I was finishing college at Indiana University. The first few tours we did were with Hip Hop artists such as Big Sean, Curren$y, Jeremih, Twista, etc. Then we did our first EDM tour with Steve Aoki and he offered me job to be a part of the live sector of his lifestyle brand / record label / event company Dim Mak in Los Angeles. That was three years ago. 2. What is the best part of the business? The community for sure. From the super agents down to the fans, generally speaking people seem a lot more accepting, open minded, fun and positive compared to other communities. DJ’s might get ragged on for being diva’s but compare them to pop artists or Hip Hop stars and they will seem tame. 3. What are the biggest challenges? I think the biggest challenge has to do with sound. Every 6 months all the genres evolve, standing out among the pack yet still delivering music old fans and new can enjoy is a daunting task. 4. What career advice would you recommend to someone just starting off? Hustle. Hustle real hard. Don’t look for a job in the music industry; entry-level jobs don’t really exist. Get yourself an internship at a small company, become a vital cog in their processes and leverage your way into a full time position. Nothing will be given to you and you will not get hired if you can be replaced for free. The margins aren’t as big as daddy’s insurance company, very few music companies can take on unnecessary salaries. Make yourself irreplaceable. 5. As the EDM industry continues to grow, what do you think the secrets to longevity in this business will be? The brand. We can’t deny that some of our favorite acts have put out songs we don’t like. But if you dig the brand of an act, not much is going to shake you from liking that act unless they truly embarrass themselves. Establish a brand that is unique but can still relate to the masses, and focus on q
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The "Imminent" Return of Plastikman

By Kirk Williams
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New Electronic Music Chart - Top Ten Techno Tracks Of The Week

By Kirk Williams
EDM News: Richie Hawtin aka Plastikman to Perform at 2013 Guggenheim International Gala Pre-party on November 6
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EDM News: Richie Hawtin aka Plastikman to Perform at 2013 Guggenheim International Gala Pre-party on November 6

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