Welcome to Music Around The World. Each week we showcase a collection of artists and their music from different parts of the world. In this episode, we present to you an impressive lineup of artists including Peggy Gou, Andreo, Blancah, AFFKT, Vinyl’s From The Past and Music News.
(Segment Note: I mention Marc Martinez Nadal in the sixth segment but I failed to mention his DJ name is AFFKT in the beginning. Know that Marc Martinez Nadal is AFFKT. I am sorry for the confusion this may have caused.)
Music From Around The World Episode 98: Transcription
Intro: 0:00 to 0:12
This is Music From Around The World Episode 98. I’m your host Mason Vera Paine and in today’s episode we will be featuring music from Peggy Gou, Andreo, Blancah, AFFKT, Vinyl’s From The Past and Music News.
Peggy Gou: Start – 0:13 and End – 4:58
Peggy Gou is a South Korean DJ and Producer from Berlin. She has gained international recognition for her blend of techno, house and electro as well as her high energetic sets. She began her journey into the world of music in 2009 when she first learned to beat match while living in Korea. After taking a break from DJing to attend college, she eventually returned to the scene and relocated to Berlin where she made a huge splash with the release of her “Art of War EP” on Radio Slave’s Rekids imprint. Check out her latest release “(IT GOES LIKE) NANANA”.
“(IT GOES LIKE) NANANA” is out now via XL Recordings and its available on all streaming platforms. Peggy has performed numerous gigs around the world sharing the stage with artist like Moodymann, The Black Madonna and Jackmaster. As an artist, Peggy continues to evolve and continuing to release new music. For the latest on Peggy’s upcoming projects visit: Instagram.com/peggygou_; that’s Instagram.com/P-E-G-G-Y-G-O-U UNDERSCORE_
Andreo: Start – 5:00 and End – 10:49
Our next artist is Neoacide and Psytechno Andreo; a DJ and Producer based out of Columbia. Take a listen to his latest track “Highway”.
“Highway” is out now via RRavve and it’s available on all streaming platforms. For the latest on Andreo upcoming projects visit: Instagram.com/andreo.dj; Instagram.com/A-N-D-R-E-O DOT D-J
Vinyl’s From The Past: 10:50 to 19:10
Let’s take a brief break for Vinyl’s From The Past. In this limited run series, I will be exploring the pioneers that have shaped and influenced the EDM we have today. In this episode I will be featuring Darude.
From a young age, Darude was passionate about music and experimented with different genres and styles. During the 90s, he shifted his focus to EDM becoming a DJ and Producer creating his own tracks. In 1999, his track “Sandstorm” was released to the world quickly becoming a global sensation. Take a listen to it here.
Due to its infectious melody “Sandstorm” was a representation of the evolving trance sound; that had a mainstream appeal. The popularity of this track also coincided with the growing power of the internet at the time. People were sharing and promoting this track online which actually made it the first viral track before viral became a thing on social media. In addition, this track also showcased the European trance genre which included pulsating rhythms and a euphoric atmosphere.
That’s it for this vinyl’s from the past, now let’s get back to the music.
Blancah: Start – 19:12 and End -26:43
From the moment BLANCah began her music journey in 2000, she has been a force to be reckoned with in the Progressive house scene. Her talents have taken her around Europe and Brazil, where she has presented live vocal performances and DJ sets. Not only that, but she even creates remixes of her own tracks. Take a listen to her latest track “Confia”.
“Confia” is out now via Timeless Moment and it’s available on all streaming platforms. With her need for creative expansion and commitment to stay true to her roots and further her artistic growth. For the latest on BLANCah appearances and upcoming projects visit Instagram.com/blancahmusic; that’s Instagram.com/B-L-A-N-C-A-H-M-U-S-I-C.
News Break: 26:43 to 27:31
We are going to take a brief break for some music news.
With the rise of A.I within the music industry, The Recording Academy has announced that only human creators are eligible for Grammy consideration. Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr said “while the exact role of AI in the creative arts is not fully clear, it’s undoubtedly the technology will remain part of the industry in some capacity going forward; being caught off guard by it and not addressing it is unacceptable.”
In other news Warner Bros. Discovery is looking to sell half of their film and television assets for 500 million dollars. This extensive catalog includes music from “Purple Rain”, “Evita”, “Sweeney Todd” and iconic songs like “As Time Goes By” from “Casablanca”. Sony is said to be in the running to purchase this catalog.
That’s it for music news. Now let’s get back to the music.
AFFKT: Start – 27:33 and End – 34:14
Marc Martinez Nadal is a DJ and Producer out of Valencia Spain; that goes by the name AFFKT. He started out in the EDM scene in 2008 mixing various genres. He later found passion in Deep Tech House; this is when he started using more synthesis during his sets and within his music. Let’s take a listen to his latest track “Sopasopa”.
“Sopasopa” is out now via Renaissance Records and its available on all streaming platforms. Throughout his career, AFFKT released tracks in multiple sub-genres of house music; on labels like Suara and the artist’s own imprint Sincopat. For the latest on AFFKT projects visit: Affkt.com; that’s A-F-F-K-T DOT COM
Outro: 34:14 to 24:38
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