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Country and pop musician Morgan Wallen has been arrested
Country and pop musician Morgan Wallen has been arrested for throwing a chair off the rooftop of the Chief’s Bar in Nashville Tennessee. In an X (formerly Twitter) post Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (MNPD) said Wallen was booked early April 8 on four counts. The police said Wallen was charged with three ...
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Ferry Corsten – New Music, Touring & Upcoming Projects
Funktasy Spotlight presents an exclusive interview with Ferry Corsten, world-famous DJ and iconic trance music producer. Over the span of three decades, Ferry Corsten has become a name synonymous with ...
Margot Hubac – Modeling, France, Music
Margot Hubac is more than just a model and an aspiring A&R. Making a difference in the way women are represented is something that the Montpellier, France native wishes to ...
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 ...
Fashion →
DJ Sex Appeal: How Important Are Looks To A DJ Career?
DJ sex appeal and aesthetics matter considerably less than other music genres, judging by the best DJs in the world. Ask yourself this. What matters most to you when you’re ...
80s Fashion Is Making A Comeback In The Music Industry
80s fashion is on fire right now. Left and right, you see it everywhere in pop, hip-hop, and rock music. You might notice it in Dua Lipa’s music video "Physical", ...
The Best & Worst Of 90s Hip-Hop Fashion
The best and worst of hip-hop fashion in the 1990s is not hard to spot. Here is our list. While the best carried over into the next decade, the worst ...
Intro to Hip-Hop Fashion: Influential Figures
Hip-hop fashion in the modern age takes influence from some pretty big figures from decades' past. Think of it like this. The four original elements of hip-hop are rapping, DJing, ...
Pop Music →
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 ...
Young Pop Stars Who Successfully Transitioned Into Adult Music
For a young pop star who wants to transition into making music for adults, it doesn't always go well. Everyone loves a good child star. They’re filled with youth, optimism ...
How Pop Music Rivalries Sell Records, Create Legends, & Are Addictive To Follow
Pop music rivalries have help artists sell records and engage fans. Here is why they're still an effective marketing strategy. Rivalries in music is nothing new. The Beatles vs. The ...
Dance, EDM, House →
House Music v. Techno: Which Is Better?
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 tradition, every year we highlight the cream of the crop of international artists, top 10 house DJs, and producers. Selecting only ten 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 ...
Top 10 House DJs of 2021
Each year, we shine light on some of the best international artists, top house DJs, and producers. It is never an easy task. In no specific order, we bring you ...
Urban, Hip Hop, R&B →
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 ...
Jay-Z & Roc Nation: How You Grow A Record Company
As Jay-Z’s Roc Nation was about to turn a decade old in 2016, we took a look back at some of its history and why it’s come to be one ...
Is Post Malone Self-Made Or Is It Just A Matter Of Luck & Connections?
The term ‘self-made’ gets thrown around a lot in hip-hop. Post Malone is a 27-year old hip hop artist from Syracuse, New York, recently spoken about on Forbes website as ...
4 Examples Of The Power Of Hip-Hop Choirs In Music Production
Hip-hop choirs have played a huge role in rock, pop, and hip-hop music over the years with many singers in this style having retreated to the role of background singers. ...
Clubs & Festivals →
Top 5 Music Festivals In Canada
Any list looking at the top Canadian music festivals might garner some controversy because we all have our favourites. There are major music festivals held every year from coast to ...
7 Best Music Cities In Canada
Canada has many music cities to its name. The multi-cultural Montreal. The hip-hop base of Toronto. Folk in Vancouver. Country music in Calgary. And surprising diversity in the Maritime Provinces. ...
8 Sentences DJs Are Tired Of Hearing
As a DJ, you get used to hearing certain comments, questions, and sentences every time you play a set. A large part of the reason why is that a lot ...
Music Business →
What Are NFTs? A Brief Exploration Into NFTs & Music
NFTs, using the power of blockchain, has generated millions of dollars in revenue for musicians including 3LAU & Grimes in recent times. Could it be the key to unlocking total ...
Music & Stock Market: Record Labels, Streaming, And Investments
The music stock market is a multi-million dollar industry, growing every year with more investors and corporate support. Not more than a decade ago was the music industry on the ...
Juno Awards 2021: An Insight Into The Nominees
The Juno Awards 2021, also known as the JUNOS, is a prestigious annual event acknowledging and awarding Canadian musical artists and bands for their achievements in all aspects of music. Before 2021’s ...
Music Live Streams: A COVID-19 Quarantine Story
In an era where music venues were shut down and musicians were put out of work, music live streams succeeded. COVID-19 does not discriminate when it comes to music. Every ...
Music Gear & Tech →
Why Top Studio Monitors & Speakers Cost Up To $100,000
A top-quality pair of studio monitors or speakers for recording can easily cost thousands. What you’re paying for is in the science. If you’re building your own recording studio or ...
Can Guitar Plugins Replace Guitar Amps: VST v. The Real Thing
Guitar plugins and VSTs, to many non-guitarist music producers, are used a lot more often than plugging into a real guitar amp. There was a time when virtual guitars and ...
Best Laptop For Music Production For Beginners
As a music producer, working from anything less than the best laptop for music production, inevitably they reach a point where the average laptop is just not getting it done. ...
Pioneer DJ Is Industry Standard: Controller, Mixer, & More
Pioneer DJ offers DJ mixers, decks, headphones, effects units, controllers, monitor speakers, and more. Backed by a range of products, from the more affordable to some of the most expensive, ...
Music Reviews →
Chronic – Meant To Be
Prepare to be swept off your feet as the Funktasy’s dynamic pop artist Chronic, hailing from Philadelphia, USA, unveils the scintillating track, "Meant To Be," produced by the incredibly ...