EP Review: Christopher Dixit - L.B.B.M.

Summer vibes are all around us, as speakers thump during afternoon BBQs and the sky stays light until we’re drunk. It’s all about the positive mood, something that Parisian electronic artist Christopher Dixit uses to create. “Little Black Beard’s Mood” is his new EP that just came out on Nowadays Records in mid-July. The timing couldn’t be better for this journey through electronica. 

Let’s get to the details: 

Released: July 17, 2015

Genres: electronic, future beat

Tracks: 5

Who would like this EP?

Anticonformist electro heads who enjoy instrumental and sampled mixes of different cultures and styles. 

Our thoughts:

The envelope keeps getting pushed in the world of electronic music. DIXIT takes inspiration from things like Japanese culture and video games, applies a deep understanding of beatmaking, and weaves stories throughout the five tracks on this EP. 

The styling is wide, meaning this music can pair well in many different sorts of playlists. Our favorite track is probably “Mini Synthèse” for its clever use of sampling to produce the feel of different genres, all in one song! 

Never stop jamming.

Listen to “L.B.B.M” by Christopher DIXIT

Playlist of Reference: Trance

The next installment in our Playlist of Reference series sees things get a bit more epic as we dive into the world of Trance music. This Trance playlist contains electronic rises and falls - a roller coaster of different energies accelerating through our ears, all curated by Mathis Lorenzo. As usual, let’s get the story behind the curation: 

When did you start listening to Trance music?

I really discovered Trance during the first festivals I attended when I was 16 years old. I already knew a little bit about it then, of course, but it was during that specific time that the music took on a new dimension in my eyes. 

Did you ever have a moment when you felt like Trance started speaking to you?

Yes, and not just once! The most interesting thing with Trance in my opinion is the internal voyage that it permits. Making you dance, galloping on a bewitching beat, it lets you have a certain experience, solitary and subjective, or “transcendence.” 

What are some example situations when you would listen to this playlist yourself? 

I don’t always listen to this playlist, as opposed to others because I think that certain conditions are necessary to really appreciate it. So I normally listen to this playlist when I know that the quality and volume will be high, and then when the ambiance and I are ready to go! 

If you had to choose just one track from this playlist, which one would be your favorite? 

I would say “Vitamin T” by Terranoise, because it’s the most representative sound for what I like in a genre where there is a lot of mix of numerous different sub-genres. With a fast and aggressive beat, I am incapable of keeping myself from dancing when I listen to it! 

Techno Party in Lille - [INTERVIEW] with Baton Blanc

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Hello! Can you introduce yourselves? What is Baton Blanc and when was it created? 

Baton Blanc is first and foremost a group of friends from the north of France, passionate about electronic music of all genres. We also have the habit of going to see artists in cities like Brussels, Gand, Paris, and London (when the budget allows). 

It’s really from this spirit that we created the association in January 2014. In Lille there is really only one club with consistently great music, so we wanted to organize electronic music events and propose a new offer, deconstructing the current structures to create a new dynamic in the region of Lille. 

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The Tribes Festival & Playlist Contest: Solidarity for Music Lovers

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It’s almost that time of year again, when everyone who does anything with music is putting the final preparations on their parties, concerts, and festivals happening in Paris for the Fête de la Musique on June 21st. For electronic music lovers, one of the top destinations for emerging music is The Tribes Festival: two days of music bliss on an island in the Seine 10 minutes from the Eiffel Tower. 

But, alas, the forces that be have thrown a wrench in their gears, grinding the festival to a halt. In this case, the forces that be are the residents of the small island where the festival was to take place. They are opposed to the use of their space for music festivals, and they’ve already succeeded in blocking other similar events. The Tribes Festival may still take place, but with short timing and limited options, there is a risk that it wont be able to see the light of day. 

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“Sweaty, Erotic, Electro” Krone Korp March 14th

Are you in Brittany? Or anywhere in western France and are looking for an awesome night out? Krone Korp are your guys. Created about a year ago in April, 2013 in Rennes, Krone is an association that brings together great music, culture, and fun people to its unique “sweaty, erotic, and electro” soirées. 

This time, it’s full techno, and the guys at Krone are bringing in some big residents the well-known Concrete soirées, famous in Paris’s electro scene. It’s all coming together at 1988 Live Club on Friday, March 14th, and Whyd is a sponsor of the event! 

Here’s the line up with links to their Soundcloud pages for your listening pleasure: 

FRANCOIS X (Paris - Concrete/Dement3d)

ANTIGONE (Paris - Concrete/Construct Reform)

THÉO MULLER (Rennes - Midi Deux) 

SEIMIANE & BLCKSMTH (Rennes - Krone Korp Records) 

Here is the official link, don’t miss it! 

How to make your Disclosure - “Apollo” Halloween Costume + Track of the Weekend #61

It’s Halloween, and that means it’s time for some spooky music. Appropriately, the duo that is Disclosure very subtly slipped a new track into their Soundcloud page this week without any fanfare. Yet it was their rabid fans that blasted it across the Whyd airwaves. The deep, reflexing, churning beat is a lot like the witch’s brew that Disclosure is known for. They have been the kings of Whyd before, holding the Track of the Weekend title a few times in its storied past. But it seems there is nothing stopping these two, and in honor of the track’s prominence and the worldwide holiday of dressing up, here is a guide to making your very own Disclosure Apollo Costume:

Step 1: Find a used white towel or sheet. Something that hasn’t been washed in a while to get that yellow hue like in the photo above. 

Step 2: Find a curling iron (or a wig, if you have short hair). It is impossible to be a Greek god without curly locks. 

Step 3: Borrow your girlfriend’s sandals.

Step 4: Paint your body and hair the same color as your dirty sheet. 

Step 5: According to the image and statue, cut off your dick and arms (key tip: get someone else to help you with your second arm, it’s really hard to cut off your second arm with your mouth). 

Step 6: Make a paper cutout of the famous Disclosure face like this:

Make sure that you use something bright white so you can see it over your painted face. 

Finally, you should look something like this: 

Good luck, and Happy Halloween!! 

Meet Spanish Electro Music Blogging Pioneers: Neonized

1. Can you tell us about yourself? When did you first start to love music?

Well, I’m a psychologist with a postgraduate on HR so my studies are not very related to music. I started loving music when I was a child. I did not have a big music background (my forefathers were not big music collectors or musicians), but they introduced me to Spanish commercial music. 

When I was 11/12 I discovered Blur, and since then, I started focusing on some kind of pop-indie and especially British music. 

Then when I was about 17 I had a friend who always loved trance music, but I kind of hated electronic stuff. After a couple of years I started to go out to a club in my town (Sala Golfus) where they mixed electronic and some indie stuff, and since then I love electronic music. 

2. Give us the backstory of Neonized. When did you start it and what was the music blogging landscape like then?

NNZD was born in May of 2007, when Fer and Uga decided to found a blog in Spanish, since there were no electronic music blogs in Spanish, so we were “pioneers.” It was the Discodust, Discobelle, Palmsout and that kind of blogs time, so they were our influences in some way. I started writing in June and started taking the reins of Neonized between 2008-09.

3. What type of music do you feature? Who should come check out your site?

We used to feature electronic music. In most of its shapes (we try to avoid EDM). We like music, in general, so if we think it’s great, we will feature it in a post or by sharing it on our social networks, no matter if it’s electro, house, juke, old school, or seapunk. 

People who want to be updated on electronic music, can visit us. Also we have a weekly chart (which we moved to Whyd a couple of weeks ago thats to the EASY way to make it on this platform!) where we add the songs we have listened the most during the week. And I have to say they’re fucking great! They’re done by a few contributors, so it’s a nice mix of styles. 

4. Are you working on anything specific that we should look forward to in the near future?

We’re working on something that should definitely make people love Neonized. We’re planning a change on the web. Redesigning it, new sections, different content (working on more exclusive stuff) and working a lot on Neonized Records. Because, if some of you don’t know, we have a record label!

We want to be a reference label in Spain, we want to show new artists and new stuff from people who are looking for a friendly label to show their work. 

Subscribe to Neonized on Whyd to check out their latest favorites!

Win Free Tickets to B T B / L J X H B @ ParisParis TONIGHT!

You might look at this jumble of letters as a Scrabble players worst nightmare, but it’s actually a code for an innovative party and concert series at a nightclub that’s so cool it had to be named twice. The Back To Back series at ParisParis is popping off tonight featuring Lowjack (LJ) and Heart Beat (HB) starting at 11PM. 

Share this photo above with the hashtag #ParisParisBTB on either Facebook or Twitter and you will automatically be entered to win two free tickets to the show tonight!

You can find all the details on the Event page. 

Interview with Simon: My Social Jukebox

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1. Hey Simon! Can you present yourself? Where are you from and what do you do?


My name is Simon, I’m 21 years old. I have a license in Media planning, and I work at a web agency in Bordeaux. I’ve been interested in digital for a few years now, working with numbers and everything that entails. I’m also a passionate music lover. I avow to have no knowledge of making music, but I love listening to it and I appreciate the incredible performances of certain artists. It gives the rhythm to my life, my days, my emotions, and my desires. 

2. Where did the idea to create a site dedicated to sharing music come from?

At the beginning it was to test tumblr as a platform. It was during the period of my life when I went around testing different web services to see how they worked. What I understood about tumblr was that it is an artistic goldmine! 

I have a friend who always recommended tons of new tracks to discover, and so I didn’t miss the opportunity. I joined the community and launched my blog to share my favorite songs. 

I definitely don’t pretend to have tons of traffic, but I find it cool to develop this little concept, and create a sort of identity. It’s purely for pleasure, a moment of pause in the day. 

It is also, and most importantly, a way to keep all of the music that I’ve discovered over time in one place, and to let my friends listen to it easily in one place. 

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3. Where do you find the music that you share on My Social Jukebox?


I have a very big musical library and the speakers are always on at my place! Moreover, I make random selections on my iPod to continuously discover new songs when I’m moving around. 

Then, it’s really with my friends that I make the best discoveries. We generally have the same taste and I always try to note the name of a track that I liked. When I have the chance I go to concerts and festivals. 

Finally there is the web, tumblr, Vimeo, Soundcloud, etc and the serendipity on YouTube! A little known term for something that everyone does: randomly click on the links of videos to discover a sound or an artist is simply perfect!

My musical “coups de coeur” I share on my blog. 

4. Who should listen to the music on MSJ?

Everyone! The selections are normally eclectic: jazz, classical, hip hop, etc. I try to keep it as open as possible, but I have to say that my taste in music tips towards electronic, if it’s minimal, techno, house, electro, etc. That’s what you find very often on the blog, electronic influences! 

Thanks Simon! Make sure you take a listen to My Social Jukebox, like their Facebook page, and – as always – subscribe to him on Whyd! 

Interview with Electronic Producer Oh Morice

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1. Hey Patrick! Can you tell us your story? Where do you come from?

Hello! I have a mostly classical background at the base. As a child I wanted to play piano, so I learned how to play piano. But above all I am passionate about electronic instruments: the 80’s, the new wave, the beginning of digital, samplers of electronic music. I like Kraftwerk, Laurie Anderson, Depeche Mode, that cold sound, rhythmic, repetitive. 

Going back a bit: I went to music school, then I really wanted to play music. I’ve played in French groups, as a pianist, released a few albums, gave numerous concerts, but I’ve always just loved playing my music. It was in 2005 that I made my first appearance under the pseudonym Aliplays. 

The German record label Eleganz took me under their wing, my first album was supposed to come out with them, but the music crisis forced them to close shop. Fortunately, radio Nova liked what I had done, and they played my songs. A French label heard me, and they released my album (Todotesoroslsand). Then in 2010 I released my second album (Happy-ours) on a different label. At the same time, I worked with numerous artists, as a performing musician, arranger, and composer.

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2. What style of music do you produce?

I ask myself the same thing! It is certainly music inspired by electronic as much as pop. I have a pronounced taste for the piano. It is always there, some tracks are very classical in their form and harmony. 

I compose according to what I hear. I am very influenceable. I love to compose music in the style of… Not to copy, but to treat a musical style in my own way. I have more of a producer process than an interpretive artist does. What interests me is the finished product. I give a lot of attention to the production, the sound, the sound qualities. On my albums, I’ve always called on multiple singers. I don’t see an album as a whole, but as a compilation of universes that are not connected to each other, independent, something that can disorient the listener sometimes. 

It is therefore really more of electronic music, with its strong classical influences in the sound and harmonies, more cold like the Germans know how to do it.  

3. What are the influences of your creativity?

Everything. A sound in a pub, the timbre of a voice, a photo of LA, a movie. I love building things. The accidental sounds are often very inspiring, because they surprise, they take me out of the routine of composition, and they derail my train of thought. They take me away. I’ve done a few concerts with toy instruments, it was very inspiring, because of their weaknesses, it forces creativity. On a level of artistic influences, that is really wide. I don’t really have a privileged style, not really into celtic music much, however. 

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4. You’ve got a new EP: “The Shapes.” Who should listen to it?

My new EP hasn’t been officially released yet. I am still looking for a serious label. I have some interesting propositions, but I want to make the right choice. 

Who should listen to it? Chuck Norris.

Thanks Patrick! Make sure you like the Oh Morice Facebook page, and subscribe to him on Whyd! Here is the new EP for your listening pleasure!