Theo Parrish goes live, iconic Paradise Garage images, a 9-foot TR-909, and is laughing gas a laughing matter?
Theo Parrish Goes Live. Focusing mainly on the topics of live performance and growing as an artist, alongside footage of his live act, Theo Parrish reveals all in Electronic Beats’ latest Slices feature. Watch above and check out our hour-long video of Theo’s session at London Electronic Music Event here.
Iconic Paradise Garage Images. The head of One Records, Adam Shelton’s Paradise Garage Pinterest board is a collection of artful and historical photographs, leaflets and artwork from the iconic New York club’s heyday. Find it here.
Is the growth in nitrous oxide misuse a laughing matter? ‘Laughing gas’ is legal and relatively low risk, so why are the dealers so circumspect, and London’s local councillors determined to get it off the streets? Find out in the Guardian‘s article.
The Brazilian Businessman Buying Up the World’s Vinyl. Zero Freitas is a wealthy businessman who, since he was a child, has been unable to stop buying records. “I’ve gone to therapy for 40 years to try to explain this to myself.” The New York Times’ feature here.
A 9ft TR-909. Initial sound check video footage from Edinburgh-based audiovisual team RAY’s gigantic 9ft TR-909 drum machine. Watch above.
Steve Aoki: To Cake or Not To Cake. “When I perform, I don’t think about the haters, the Internet trolls, or anyone else. I care about giving the person in front of me something they won’t forget.” EDM superstar Steve Aoki speaks on the controversy around his stage shows, which typically feature cakes, rafts and champagne… Here.
Can Ibiza get the party restarted? With Vegas hoovering up superstar DJs and Croatia’s festivals providing a cheap alternative, promoters on the island are branching out to remain relevant. Find out more in the Guardian‘s report.