So something came up on my radar recently that I think is well worth sharing. An amazingly long list of artists including DJs, bands and singers have come together in this one project called RE:GENERATION. The idea is that each DJ pairs up with a musician from a genre completely separate from EDM, and they come together to make music. What a beautiful concept! Check out the preview below:

DJ Premier, Nas, and the Berklee School of Music Orchestra (Classical)

Pretty Lights, Leann Rimes and Ralph Stanley (Country)

Crystal Method, Martha Reeves (R&B)

Skrillex, The Doors (Rock)

Mark Ronson, Dap Kings, and Trombone Shorty (Jazz)

While this is very exciting, it is kind of strange. This strikes me as odd because the project is produced and organized by the Grammys. Think about that for a second. EDM has gotten so mainstream and accepted by the public that it has caught the attention of the Grammys. They're not dismissing EDM as something that only nerds and Europeans listen to, they're representing it as a genre with true depth and potential. This is very exciting for people like me who have been listening to EDM way before it became popular. We just need to be careful to not turn into hipsters!

Look forward to new posts about upcoming October releases and as always, happy listening!