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WEMF Is Resurrected With Dubstep Stars Rusko and Skrillex

Spinner chats with one of the co-founders of the World Electronic Music Festival about resurrecting the historic event and the impact dubstep has had on the fest's future. ... Read More »

Rusko Calls Dubstep the New Punk Rock

From the jazz era onward, every decade has been defined by musical change and counter-culture, with underground scenes transitioning to challenge the status quo and offer new formulas of sound. Whether this last decade will be recognized for having its own meaningful legacy is questioned by some. According to dubstep pioneer Rusko (real name Christopher Mercer), though, it's dubstep that defines the current musical landscape -- at least in terms of a movement that embodies the recent surge of dance music. ... Read More »

Disco Biscuits Crowdsource Their Setlist for Camp Bisco

The Disco Biscuits are one of those bands with a group of diehard fans who follow them from show to ... Read More »

Bloc Party's Kele Okereke Turns to Electronica for Solo Debut

Just as Thom Yorke drifted from Radiohead on his solo debut, Bloc Party frontman Kele Okereke has ... Read More »

Disco Biscuits Have One of Their 'Best Nights of Music' at Red Rocks

The official kick-off for summer, Memorial Day weekend also represents the opening weekend of ... Read More »

Major Lazer and La Roux Join Forces on New Mixtape

After collaborating with the likes of M.I.A. and Thom Yorke, Major Lazer have now teamed up with ... Read More »

Lollapalooza 2010: Lady Gaga, Soundgarden, Green Day, Arcade Fire, Strokes Confirmed

Grant Park, Chicago get ready for some monsters: Lollapalooza's 2010 lineup is here and leading the ... Read More »