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Top 10 EDM DJs of 2023
Looking for the top EDM DJs of 2023? Look no further than Funktasy! As experts in the electronic dance music scene, we've scoured the globe to bring you the ultimate list of the hottest and most talented DJs of the year. Year after year DJs new and old come into the limelight, ...
Entertainment News →
Al Pacino and Girlfriend Noor Alfallah Expecting First Child Together
The 83-year-old Oscar winner is reportedly going to be a new dad.
Channing Tatum on Daughter Everly Turning 10 and How She Inspired New ‘Sparkella’ Book (Exclusive)
The actor and children's book author opened up to ET about his little girl's milestone birthday.
‘Lost’ Co-Creator Damon Lindelof Admits He ‘Failed’ Amid Allegations of Toxic, Racist Work Environment
The show's co-creator Damon Lindelof admitted he 'failed.'
‘America’s Got Talent’ Kicks Off With an Emotional Golden Buzzer That Brings Simon Cowell to Tears — Watch!
The new season brought together the beloved judges and a whole new crop of talent for a debut night of amazing auditions.
Fashion →
Studio 54 – Glamorous Excess and Radical Inclusivity
The fashion of New York City’s most iconic nightclub Studio 54 was said to be as close to magic as one could hope to manufacture. The nightclub that emerged in ...
Rave Culture – A Creative Hub of Fashion and Music
Sunglasses at night, chains, rings, fishnets: these eccentric style choices probably bring a specific subculture to mind - Rave culture, where the parties are wild and the outfits are wilder. ...
Sex, Drugs, Neon Guts – The History, Fashion & Culture of London’s Camden Market
The development and evolution of Camden Market 1974 marked a change in London’s cultural landscape. London was on the precipice, only a year later the Sex Pistols would form and ...
DJ Sex Appeal – How Important Are Looks?
What matters most to you when you’re out at a nightclub with friends? Do you plan on going somewhere super busy with lots of party patrons in attendance? Do you ...
Funktasy Spotlight →
Cosmic Gate – New Album, New Sounds
Cosmic Gate is a German DJ duo with a musical career spanning over 20 years. Constantly dropping bangers, the veterans have now released their 13th album dubbed "Mosaiik Chapter One". ...
Mark Knight – DJ Life, Toolroom Records, New Album
Funktasy Spotlight presents an interview with Mark Knight, world-famous DJ and the man behind Toolroom Records. Mark took the time to have a chat with us over the phone from ...
Wax Motif – G-House, Industry Partners, Life in L.A.
Born in Sydney but based in L.A., Wax Motif is a reputed DJ & producer with numerous tracks and accomplishments under his belt. Generally known to be the main orchestrator ...
David Morales – House Music, DJ Life, Montreal Connection
David Morales, from his current base in Italy, shares with Funktasy untold tales of his life journey from his perspective. David Morales, a native New Yorker, is a globally revered ...
Dance, EDM, House →
Top 10 EDM DJs of 2023
Looking for the top EDM DJs of 2023? Look no further than Funktasy! As experts in the electronic dance music scene, we've scoured the globe to bring you the ultimate ...
House Music vs. Techno
House music and techno music are both popular forms of electronic dance music (EDM) that have been around for several decades. Although they share similarities in terms of their electronic ...
Top 10 House DJs of 2022
As a Funktasy Magazine Top 10 tradition, every year we highlight the cream of the crop of international artists, House DJs, and producers. Selecting only 10 artists a year is ...
Top 10 Techno DJs of 2022
As per Funktasy Magazine tradition, in 2022 we’ve decided to bring recognition to some of the top Techno DJs and producers of the year. Whether they released new music in ...
Pop Music →
5 Forgotten Pop Music Documentaries That You Need To See
Music documentaries will take you inside an artist's career, delve into creating a classic album, or dig into a moment in time. Music has numerous documentaries to browse. Pop, hip-hop, ...
Is Coldplay The Biggest Pop Band Of Our Era?
Coldplay has set the bar in terms of what a contemporary pop band can achieve in ambition and sound. They have sold more than 100 million records worldwide and have ...
Pop Music Rules: There Is No Formula To Writing A Hit Song
If you want a hit song, there is no formula or pop music rules to follow. It's all about creativity and authenticity. The word ‘formula’ has always been thrown around ...
Calvin Harris v. Beyonce: DJ Singles v. Album Format
Calvis Harris achieves his success through pop singles. Beyonce puts out works of art in the form of an album. Two different approaches. Two pathways to success. Both widely accepted ...
Urban, Hip Hop, R&B →
Top Hip-Hop DJs of All-Time: Kool Herc, Snake, Premier, Flex & More
The top hip-hop DJs come in all types. From DJ Kool Herc to Dr. Dre, these are some of the biggest names in the culture. Some are more flamboyant and ...
Missy Elliot: Hip-Hop Royalty & A Poster Child Of Success
If you have listened to some of the top 40 hits of the early 2000s, chances are you’ve heard the name Missy Elliott. With four Grammys, multiple hit singles and ...
Top Hip-Hop Producers Of All-Time: Dr. Dre, Kanye West, Missy Elliot, And More
It’s a difficult conversation to try and declare who the best hip-hop producer of all-time is. We all have our favourites and depending on the generation you belong to or ...
Hip-Hop Wealth: Why It’s So Important In Rap, Pop, & Music Culture
Hip-hop wealth is referenced in rap songs, pop songwriting, and has been all over music for decades. Here's why. Browsing the catalogues of some of the world’s biggest artists in ...
Clubs & Festivals →
Best Music Festivals 2021: Lollapalooza, EDC, The Governors Ball, & More
Some of the best music festivals of 2021 are here to stir up happy music feelings after a year of pandemic shutdowns. When the world shut down in spring 2020 ...
Dark Side Of The Road As A DJ Or Touring Musician
A life of going out on tour as a DJ, rapper, band, or touring musician has its dark side and challenges. Music can be absolutely exhilarating. The culture that surrounds ...
Best Music Festivals 2019: Coachella, Lollapalooza, Ultra, & More
As we head into the midst of a Canadian winter, North America’s best music festivals may not be the first thing on your mind. Nevertheless, the rumours are heating up ...
Why Did Apple Cancel The Apple Music Festival/iTunes Music Festival?
It’s official. The Apple Music Festival has come to an end. As of 2017, after ten years, the music festival was done. Throughout the years, the event formerly known as ...
Music Business →
F*** The System: Punk, Hip-Hop, & The Spirit Of Rebellion In Music
A spirit of protest, rebellion, and antagonism has long lived inside the music of punk and hip-hop. “And now I wanna be your dog And now I wanna be your ...
Why Music Censorship Still Works In 2023
Music censorship is an act of smart advertising, marketing, and promotion. Nothing more, nothing less. If you ask the question, “Is censorship still relevant?”, The answers you’ll get might surprise you. ...
Top Music Publishing Questions Answered By Music Experts
Here are the most frequently asked music publishing questions answered by experts in music licensing and publishing. Everyone has questions about the publishing world. That side of the industry is ...
What Is A Music Publishing Company? Sell Songs For Money
Music publishing is, in short, the process of monetizing music. You sell your songs to a company that publishes the song. Music publishing is a way so that the people ...
Music Gear & Tech →
What Is Mastering?
Mastering is an under-appreciated part of audio post-production that happens after mixing to achieve a high-quality track. Have you ever made a track and even though you have the mix ...
Why The Roland TR-808 Is A Hip-Hop Icon
Since its creation in 1980, the Roland TR-808 is a drum machine that has had a monumental impact on hip-hop. It’s known affectionately today as simply the ‘808’. There had ...
Soundcloud v. Mixcloud: Which Is Better?
SoundCloud and Mixcloud are two similar yet distinct music streaming services that allow users to upload and share tracks. Which you use relies on intent. The good ol’ days of ...
Laptop DJ v. USB Stick DJ: Which Is Better?
‘How to DJ with a laptop’ is what a lot of laptop DJs search for to start. Being a USB Stick DJ, however, is even easier. The act of being ...
