By Adam Stewart
After much anticipation, this Friday (April 22) marks the premiere of the long-awaited blog-house-inspired electronica documentary "The Electro Wars," which is streaming on Pitchfork. Directed by filmmaker Stephen Alex Vasquez, "The Electro Wars" is a commentary on the current state of dance music, and most notably the rise of electro-house and the other burgeoning subgenres in the States. Considering it's his first breakthrough film, the cast of characters Vasquez booked and level of access he was granted is impressive. Having started off as nothing more than a passionate fan with a very limited budget, it was no easy task for the indie filmmaker, who just two years ago could barely get into the clubs.
"Honestly, I didn't know what the hell I was doing," Vasquez admitted to MTV News. "I would tell [artists] I already had a bunch of people down: 'Oh, I already interviewed this guy, and this guy is coming up!
After much anticipation, this Friday (April 22) marks the premiere of the long-awaited blog-house-inspired electronica documentary "The Electro Wars," which is streaming on Pitchfork. Directed by filmmaker Stephen Alex Vasquez, "The Electro Wars" is a commentary on the current state of dance music, and most notably the rise of electro-house and the other burgeoning subgenres in the States. Considering it's his first breakthrough film, the cast of characters Vasquez booked and level of access he was granted is impressive. Having started off as nothing more than a passionate fan with a very limited budget, it was no easy task for the indie filmmaker, who just two years ago could barely get into the clubs.
"Honestly, I didn't know what the hell I was doing," Vasquez admitted to MTV News. "I would tell [artists] I already had a bunch of people down: 'Oh, I already interviewed this guy, and this guy is coming up!
- 4/22/2011
- by MTV News
- MTV Newsroom
Thousands of 'mau5-heads' gathered downtown for a massive, progressive-house set.
By Stephen Alex Vasquez
Deadmau5 performs at Ultra Music Festival
Photo: David Rojas/FilmMagic
Miami — We all know Joel Zimmerman, a.k.a. deadmau5, knows how to put on a hell of a show, like when he graced the stage at that little event known as the MTV Video Music Awards. His live production is both exciting and intricate, including a massive new Led lighting setup, token mau5 head, and that awe-inspiring cube. And it was no different when MTV News hit up the Ultra Music Festival on Saturday.
Deadmau5's amazing stage setup is part of why he stands apart from other acts — that as well as his excellent production value and impeccable transitions during live performances. We hit up day two of the Ultra fest to see what new tricks deadmau5 would have in store.
This year,...
By Stephen Alex Vasquez
Deadmau5 performs at Ultra Music Festival
Photo: David Rojas/FilmMagic
Miami — We all know Joel Zimmerman, a.k.a. deadmau5, knows how to put on a hell of a show, like when he graced the stage at that little event known as the MTV Video Music Awards. His live production is both exciting and intricate, including a massive new Led lighting setup, token mau5 head, and that awe-inspiring cube. And it was no different when MTV News hit up the Ultra Music Festival on Saturday.
Deadmau5's amazing stage setup is part of why he stands apart from other acts — that as well as his excellent production value and impeccable transitions during live performances. We hit up day two of the Ultra fest to see what new tricks deadmau5 would have in store.
This year,...
- 3/27/2011
- MTV Music News
By Andrew MacLean
After a triumphant year of mainstream success, French producer David Guetta exclaimed to MTV News, "Dance music is the next thing for the next 10 years. There's nothing you can do about it." This sentiment rings true when you consider the success of crossover and mainstream artists like Lady Gaga, Black Eyed Peas and Lmfao. And while many are already familiar with the body-moving genre, the mass population has only just gotten their first taste of dance music. In the effort to educate and preach to the unaware masses, filmmaker Stephen Alex Vasquez has set out to show the world the extensive livelihood of dance music in his documentary "The Electro Wars."
Vasquez's new film crosses borders and covers numerous genres of music. He brings his audience into the worlds of hip-hop, reggaeton and Latin dance to explain their influence and relationship with the modern dance music movement.
After a triumphant year of mainstream success, French producer David Guetta exclaimed to MTV News, "Dance music is the next thing for the next 10 years. There's nothing you can do about it." This sentiment rings true when you consider the success of crossover and mainstream artists like Lady Gaga, Black Eyed Peas and Lmfao. And while many are already familiar with the body-moving genre, the mass population has only just gotten their first taste of dance music. In the effort to educate and preach to the unaware masses, filmmaker Stephen Alex Vasquez has set out to show the world the extensive livelihood of dance music in his documentary "The Electro Wars."
Vasquez's new film crosses borders and covers numerous genres of music. He brings his audience into the worlds of hip-hop, reggaeton and Latin dance to explain their influence and relationship with the modern dance music movement.
- 4/26/2010
- by MTV News
- MTV Newsroom
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