Lisa Kocay

1 month ago | forbes.com | Lisa Kocay

Carl Cox: a name synonymous with dance music. As one of the industry’s most legendary producers, it wouldn’t be fair to categorize him into one genre, which many people do nowadays by saying he is a techno artist. Cox is not only a veteran of acid house, but he has also spun drum’n’bass, hardcore, soul and even trance—a genre he was said to perform during his F.A.C.T. days. But no matter what genre you say Cox is, one thing is for certain: he is an Ultra Music Festival mainstay.

1 month ago | flipboard.com | Lisa Kocay

1 day agoBen Klock and Fadi Mohem on leaving expectations behind"We wanted to let go of everything we know." The Berghain residents talk about underground values, leaving behind expectations and their collaborative album. Berghain residents and now frequent collaborators Ben Klock and Fadi Mohem have become synonymous with the classic, no frills aesthetic that's come to define the Berlin institution's sound, with one exception: their newest LP, LAYER ONE.

1 month ago | forbes.com | Lisa Kocay

Techno queen Indira Paganotto has done what few other producers are capable of: successfully fuse techno and psytrance. This distinct sound, dubbed psy-techno, has captivated audiences worldwide, with her performing at famed festivals and superclubs, such as Tomorrowland, Circoloco, Amnesia Ibiza, Pacha Barcelona, Fabric London, EDC Las Vegas and DC-10. Tomorrow, Saturday, March 22, the Artcore label boss is slated to take over New York City’s Brooklyn Storehouse.

2 months ago | forbes.com | Lisa Kocay

When asked to describe his sound in three words, Julian Gray chose “grounded, melodic and playful.” Sure, they’re good adjectives and describe his music well, but they’re more than that. They’re words that fit who Gray is. Not just who he is as a producer but who he genuinely is outside of his profession. He’s easy to speak with and down-to-earth. His presence is calming—kind of like how you feel around somebody you’ve known for years, even if you’ve just met them.

2 months ago | forbes.com | Lisa Kocay

An executive order has been signed to terminate diversity, equity and inclusion programs within the federal government. Protections for transgender folks have been rolled back. An executive order calls for the federal government to only recognize two sexes—male and female. A rule that allows transgender people to serve in the military has been rescinded.