A-Trak News and Photos

First Reactions to Daft Punks ‘Random Access Memories’

Tue, May 14 2013 1:18am - Source: Stoney Roads

So, you and your friends have already had a listen but what do your favourite DJs and producers think of Daft Punks new album 'Random Access Memories'?

WATCH: Mykki Blanco - Feeling Special

Tue, April 23 2013 5:39pm - Source: The Quietus

The Initiation , the follow-up to last year's excellent Cosmic Angel: The Illuminati Prince/ss mixtape, set for release on UNO NYC/Mykki Music via May 21.

Plan B, Goldfrapp, Azealia Banks Plus Many More Announced For Lovebox 2013

Wed, April 17 2013 2:10pm - Source: Stereoboard

One of the most anticipated events in the London festival calendar, Lovebox returns to its original weekend this year for three days in July. Celebrating the very best in music, fashion and art, Lovebox has once again delivered one of the most diverse and exciting lineups around this summer, bringing a fantastically unique and eclectic range of the finest international talent to London's doorstep.

Mark Ronson Pushes Back Against 'Retro Guy' Tag

Tue, April 09 2013 6:08pm - Source: Rolling Stone

"For better or worse, I'd started to get a connotation like, 'He's the retro guy who wears suits,' and all this shit," Mark Ronson says of the particular crux where he recently found himself.

DJ Blasts GQ Writer: 'She Failed Miserably'

Mon, April 01 2013 9:45pm - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

After being profiled as nothing more than a button masher who can't stand other DJs who plays songs he likes, Swedish producer Avicii took aim at GQ and writer Jessica Pressler in a lengthy Twitter post.

Ultra Music Festival Serves Up Banging Beats and Other Delights

Mon, March 18 2013 4:46pm - Source: Rolling Stone

Getting one's head around the entirety of Miami's Ultra Music Festival is nigh impossible – and not just because this year, its 15th, the festival has expanded, Coachella-style, to two consecutive weekends with largely the same lineup.

Kanrocksas Set for June 28 + June 29

Fri, March 08 2013 12:32am - Source: ArtistDirect

The heartland's newest major music festival Kanrocksas, a music, art & camping gathering that combines a world-class music experience highlighting, rock electronic, indie, urban, pop and singer/songwriter artists, has announced its complete line-up.

HOLY SHIP: I WANNA GIVE YOU THE OCEAN

Thu, March 07 2013 4:21pm - Source: Mixmag

Add Holy Ship to your list of unmissable dance music experiences.

A-TRAK AND SO ME COLLABORATE FOR ADIDAS

Wed, March 06 2013 12:09pm - Source: Mixmag

Fools Gold boss A-Trak, Ed Banger's multi-talented artist So Me, hot rapper talent Iggy Azalea (pictured) and a whole host of other artists have all jumped on board the latest Adidas Originals global campaign, 'Unite All Originals'.

Deep Inside: Flume 'Flume'

Thu, January 01 1970 12:00am - Source: XLR8R

It's a safe bet that just about everyone who really wanted to hear the self-titled, debut LP by 21-year-old Australian Harley Streten (a.k.a. Flume ) managed to do so well before it was "officially" released.

It's Finally Here

Tue, February 26 2013 2:30am - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

Kavinsky has cut a famously mythic figure in the world of French electronic music, folding himself into his alter-ego, a Ferrari Testarossa-driving zombie from a bygone decade.

808s, Miami bump, and more with Los Angeles basshead Salva

Tue, February 12 2013 11:03pm - Source: Beatportal

Since the 2011 release of his genre-blending Complex Housing on Friends of Friends, Paul Salva has been gaining traction and building momentum at an enviable rate.

A-Trak

Wed, January 16 2013 11:06pm - Source: Stoney Roads

A-Traks Fools Gold label will be releasing a 'gritty' Hip Hop compilation in September.

ASAP Rocky, A-Trak, Araabmuzik on Letterman!

Wed, January 16 2013 10:36pm - Source: Stoney Roads

Araabmuzik and A-Trak all stepped it up for a performance with young Hip Hop talent ASAP Rocky on David Letterman last night.

Hi, Doctor Nick! - Wedding DJs, Jamming with Ableton, and Building a Career in the Music Industry (When You're Not a Musician)

Thu, January 10 2013 3:39pm - Source: XLR8R

Without tooting our own horn too loudly, we think that there are some pretty talented folks here at XLR8R.

Album Review: Fool’s Gold (Various Artists) – Loosies

Mon, January 07 2013 5:29am - Source: Consequence of Sound

"I believe atrak is the only one who is truly capable to make the definitive beastieboys tribute."

Various Artists: Loosies

Wed, January 02 2013 6:19am - Source: Pitchfork Media

By all appearances, Loosies , the latest Fool's Gold compilation, is a state-of-the-label deal that favors the trendier strains of mollied-up club rap.

A-TRAK GOES HIP-HOP WITH 'LOOSIES'

Fri, December 07 2012 4:02pm - Source: Mixmag

A-Trak briefly returns to his hip-hop roots with a 22-track compilation 'Loosies,' to be released on his own Fool's Gold imprint on December 18.

Personality Clash: DJ A-Trak x DJ Zinc

Fri, November 23 2012 3:23pm - Source: ClashMusic.com

In late 2010 DJ A-Trak (along with his Duck Sauce cohort Armand Van Helden) unleashed the infectious - and somewhat incredible 'Barbra Streisand'.

Preview: 2012 Brooklyn Electronic Music Festival

Thu, November 08 2012 5:15pm - Source: Prefix Magazine

The 5th installment of the Brooklyn Electronic Music Festival (BEMF) is just a few days away.

hip hop CMJ update: Sasha Go Hard show merges w/ Main Attrakionz show; Cities Aviv dates; Killer Mike adds show

Wed, October 17 2012 2:22pm - Source: Brooklyn Vegan

Earlier this month, we mentioned that iPhone/Android app Mobli was throwing a CMJ party with Heems, Sasha Go Hard, Kitty Pryde, Weekend Money, SAFE, The Underachievers, and Party Supplies.

Minneapolis born, Dallas dwelling producer Cardo is the...

Tue, September 25 2012 11:07pm - Source: Welikeit.indie

Minneapolis born, Dallas dwelling producer Cardo is the peerlessly funky young beatmaker who has provided smoked out soundbeds for a literal Who's Who of hip-hop's new generation.

Listen to an hour of A-Traks Electric Zoo 2012 Set!

Thu, September 20 2012 7:36am - Source: Stoney Roads

One of the less serious heads in the current dance world, A-Trak , is offering up the first hour of his set at this years Electric Zoo Festival.

REMIX | Tim Gunter – No Lie Remix ft. Drake and 2 Chainz

Tue, September 18 2012 3:04pm - Source: White Folks Get Crunk

Over the past two years, he's worked with a rapper producing hip-hop, pop, and electro and just recently (within the past month) he has decided to pursue his own career as a producer/DJ.

Meet The 22 Artists On Kanye's 'Cruel Summer' Compilation

Tue, September 18 2012 6:07am - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

Perhaps 35 is a bit young to run your own rap mafia, but Kanye's rapid ascent from gifted beat-maker to emotional rapper to G.O.O.D. Music boss seems to have been forged through nothing but sheer force of will.

Converse "Three Artists. One Song" Series Offers New Twist on Their Free Download Series

Wed, August 22 2012 5:22pm - Source: ArtistDirect

Converse may be a classic shoe, but the company, as a whole, is forward-thinking.

From T.I. To TNGHT: A Look At Trap Rave

Mon, August 06 2012 3:37pm - Source: Stereogum

Do a search for "trap" on SoundCloud and you'll find more than 500 tracks uploaded with the tag in the last three days.

Wavves' Nathan Williams and His Brother Talk Instrumental Beat Project, Sweet Valley

Wed, July 25 2012 4:07pm - Source: Pitchfork Media

On August 7, Wavves ' Nathan Williams will take the plunge into beatmaker terrain with a new instrumental mixtape he recorded with his brother Joel (who also goes by the name Kynan), under the name Sweet Valley.