Premiere: Brenn + Cesar Remix Aaliyah’s “Rock the Boat”

A commemorative, electronic iteration on the 15th anniversary of the singer's untimely death

After years entrenched in the Parisian house music scene, brothers Brenn and Cesar moved their DJ act stateside (and launched a successful club night series, Lastlight). Appropriately named Brenn & Cesar, the group debuts here their first single since the shift to NYC, and it’s an Aaliyah remix. “For years, we’ve been obsessed with this brilliantly original track from Aaliyah, ‘Rock The Boat.’ This is …

Mike & Rich: Expert Knob Twiddlers

Expert Knob Twiddlers, released 20 years ago, gets a reissue worthy of our strapped, constantly streaming attention. This instrumental album by Mike & Rich (aka µ–Ziq’s Mike Paradinas and Aphex Twin’s Richard D. James) tells a tale of the available tech and “primitive” gear at the time, but is also a rare look at two IDM pioneers having fun—and not taking themselves too seriously (with …

TEDxHollywood 2016: Technology vs Humanity

The first speakers, including Jon Favreau, have been announced

Organized by Ken Hertz and Dan Adler, TEDxHollywood 2016 will focus on technology and humanity—specifically the dichotomy in which they exist. With thoughtful speakers, performances, exhibits and interactive sessions, the day will inspire as only TEDx can—especially those who are open to new ideas and ways of thinking. Several of the featured speakers have just been announced, and include director/actor/writer/producer Jon Favreau (perhaps best known …