Here’s a revamped video of Bassnectar explaining some of the tempo, beat structure, and sound design that goes into defining various electronic music genres. Granted, this interview was taken from 2007 but for those of you youngin’s trying to learn a thing or two this is pretty informative. He’s since recanted the idea that you can “define dubstep” but I think that’s just a cop-out and an attempt to make his genre sound like it’s part of a bigger movement.

You know, I can’t remember the last time I hear a rap song I gave a crap about. I’m sure it’s out there, but after Kaye turned himself into an egomanical douchebag, I stopped listening to the radio, altogether. So when I came across this video of a kid tapping a bangin’ beat with his pencils while spitting good rhymes,it was a breath of fresh air.

Most people’s first encounter with the ultra hip, uber talented band, The Ting Tings can be attributed to Steve Jobs and his brilliant iPod commercials. Their song, Shut Up and Let Me Go, was catchy, fun and piqued everyone’s interest…in more than an MP3 player. Fortunately, that song wasn’t the only trick up The Ting Tings’ sleeve.Their newest album, We Sta… Click to read more