First of all, apologies for the recording quality of this episode! We had some errors in our recordings, so we had to use the backup which led to a decrease in audio quality for our voices. However, don’t worry, we’ll have it fixed for all future episodes.

Otherwise… Welcome to Episode 25! We can’t believe that we’ve made it this far… it’s been one hell of a ride. So THANK YOU for tuning in. We hope that you’re liking the show and that you share our passion for electronic music.

This week, we talk about a new release from an Artist We’re Watching: Trip Trop. They remixed Duke Dumont’s Need U 100%. Yet again, these guys showcase their eclectic style and ability to blend genres. What a great release.

We also cover new music from Pryda, Flume, Afrojack, i_o, Illenium, NGHTMRE, and Eptic + Dillon Francis.

Delving into the world of EDM, Samir talks about his time seeing Drezo, we go over the Moonrise lineup, recap Tomorrowland, and try to wrap our heads around the fact that there will be an astronaut deejaying in space…

This week, we rate Idris Elba’s new single – On Life and Knife Party’s Lost Souls EP.

A special shoutout to the Artists We’re Watching this week: NADDA and ORB. PUT THEM ON YOUR RADAR.

Today is a VERY special day. Not only is this our 5th Artist Spotlight… it’s the official unveiling of a new feature called “Beyond the Beats Sessions”.

Beyond the Beats Sessions is a series of exclusive mixes from some of the Artists We’re Watching. That’s right… our Sessions will further expose you to the sounds of the underground while allowing you to get to know the artists of the future. When you see “Beyond the Beats Sessions”, expect to hear an absolutely fire mix from some of the world’s best up and coming DJs/producers.

We’re honored to have Coldwall kick-off the FIRST EVER Beyond the Beats Sessions. You will hear his INSANE mix – consisting only of his music – at the beginning of this Artist Spotlight. Prepare to have your jaws drop – we’re warning you in advance… Oh and by the way, you will be able to hear his mix on Soundcloud tomorrow, Friday August 2nd (you’re welcome).

After Coldwall’s Session, we return to the normal Artist Spotlight format and have an incredibly insightful conversation with him. He is one DEEP guy.

We discuss the deeper meaning behind EDM, delve into the story of him becoming a producer, celebrate the fact that his best friends have become his team, ponder both the exciting and scary EDM trends, and talk about so much more!

Enough reading… start listening. Get ready to have your mind blown by both his music and his words.

We hope you enjoy this as much as we did. Let the Corruption spread.

Welcome to Episode 24 of Beyond the Beats! Thanks for tuning in for your weekly dose of electronic music news and culture.

This week, we cover two new releases from two prior Artists We’re Watching: Skrybe and Uknew. Skrybe stuns again with his insane cinematic style production and Uknew continues his hot streak by adding another house banger to his resume that’ll make you want to move your feet.

We also cover new music Illenium .x The Chainsmokers, Rezz, Hot Since 82, Above & Beyond x Seven Lions, and W&W x 3 Are Legend.

Delving into the world of EDM, we FINALLY put the Ultra Miami fiasco to bed by discussing their return to Bayfront Park. Also, we dive into Seismic Dance Event, the Numark Scratch, DJ Snake b2b Malaa at Hard Summer, and a new documentary on BBC Four about the history of acid house!

A special shoutout to the Artists We’re Watching this week: RemK and Banza. RemK is an up and coming trap producer – who experiments with house – from California. His shit is fire! Coming in from Europe, Banza is an incredibly talented bass house/house DJ from Serbia. These two have bright futures. PUT THEM ON YOUR RADAR.

Lastly, as always, THANK YOU for tuning in.

Welcome to Episode 23 of Beyond the Beats! This week we discuss some new music from Ekali, Ed Sheeran and Skrillex, Adventure Club and Quix, Marshmello, and Jauz.

Diving deep into the scene, we wrap up the IMS Ibiza report, talk about the troubles for Woodstock 50, Swedish House Mafia and their rumored collab with ASAP Rocky, and much much more. And of course, Samir gets pissed off about something new on the Anti-Plur moment.

Big shout out to the Artists We’re Watching this week – Boy in Nature and DiMe

Welcome to Episode 22! Thanks for tuning in for your weekly dose of electronic music news and culture.

This week, we cover a couple new releases from two prior Artists We’re Watching: NuBass and SMACK. NuBass brings Toy Story to EDM and SMACK continues the bass house movement.

We also cover new music from our man Bijou, Timmy Trumpet & Plastik Funk, Moksi & Ookay, and the heavy hitting DnB artist A.M.C.

Delving into the world of edm, we talk about Electric Forest, business insights into music streaming platforms (courtesy of the IMS Ibiza Report), Chase & Status’s return to Jungle, the biggest beach festival in the world, and much more.

A special shoutout to this week’s Artists We’re Watching: Tyler Lawrence and Xaatu.

These are two young and very talented producers that delve into unique, experimental sounds. There’s no single genre to label their music as being, but expect some experimental trap and future sounds. If you don’t put them on your radar, you’ll definitely regret it.

Lastly, as always, THANK YOU. We wouldn’t be able to do this without you (quite literally).

Welcome to Episode 21! Thanks for tuning in for your weekly dose of electronic music news and culture.

This week, we cover a couple new releases from two prior Artists We’re Watching: Skrybe and Koos. Skrybe brought the heat with Fear the Entity and Hollow Without You (feat. Skye) – two more reasons he should be on your radar. And Koos – as always – makes you want to move with to the house beats of his song, Fury.

We also cover new music from Slushii, Hi-Lo & Chocolate Puma, Malaa, and KSHMR.

Delving into the world of edm, we talked about Defqon 1 (the all hardstyle + hard dance festival), IMS Ibiza Part 3, Marshmello’s future collabs, and much more.

We also had a very SPECIAL GUEST come on the show to talk about the shows he throws, his aspirations, and his upcoming releases… that is, Aazure.

It was a pleasure to have him on. It’s always great to talk to people who are doing big, big things. Check out his music and support his event promotion label, Lunar Lounge (links in show notes and on our FB page).

A special shoutout to this week’s Artists We’re Watching: NRRD and Klavay. NRRD is perfect if you want a futuristic, chill but yet upbeat vibe. Klavay’s vibe on the other hand will suit those of you that want to go hard – to experience experimental trap sounds that will make your face cringe. Make sure they’re on your radar (you’ll thank us later).

Lastly, as always, THANK YOU for tuning in. We wouldn’t be able to do this without you.