Twitch set the tone for me to support numerous good causes and music with a purpose took on a new way of connecting cultures. I thought I had left streaming from the bedroom behind me but it’s been humbling to go back to basics. I’m hugely grateful to Beatport and Twitch for giving me this residency to further the cause of musicians from the Middle East and beyond.”
Diversity will play a vital role in Beatport’s Twitch and editorial content offering ongoing collaborations with a diverse representation of electronic music creators and performers, which builds out an expansive platform that offers opportunities to make engaging, and continuous episodic music each month.
Sunday evenings will be given to electronic music collectives around the world such as Boko! Boko! (London), Dome of Doom (Los Angeles), HE.SHE.THEY (London) and No Shade (Berlin) to showcase a diverse program of producers, DJs, promoters, and other talented artists who feed the inspiration for club nights, festivals, labels, technological innovation, and fashion.
Beatport’s CEO, Robb McDaniels said “We have seen firsthand how live streams are playing a crucial role in nurturing the dance music community during the pandemic, with millions of fans watching our events on a regular basis. We have learned that in addition to big global events, dance music fans are interested in expertly curated and hyper-local live streams as well. That is why we are committed to focusing a large portion of our live stream takeovers from local collectives who are absolutely essential to nightlife culture globally, and now more than ever, need visibility during the global pandemic.”
Independent labels are the lifeblood of Beatport and the foundation of a vibrant music landscape. Beatport’s initiative Beatport HYPE will be given the spotlight in the HYPE Label Showcases. HYPE labels such as Soft Computing, Sense Traxx, House U and Hotfuss will promote their sounds and talent each month, bringing visibility to up and coming labels. Additionally, leading labels such as Drumcode, Tronic, Toolroom, Soma, Ultra, Kittball and Stereo Productions will present their new releases and amazing artists on Beatport’s Label Showcases series.
Educational content from industry legends such as Chris Liebing, Francesca Lombardo and K-HAND will be presented on Beatport’s long-running Studio Sessions, which will provide the Beatport audience with behind-the-scenes access to their studios and creative process.
German Techno icon, Chris Liebing adds, “I am really excited to be hosting a studio session on Beatport’s Twitch channel soon. We can talk gear, routings, EFX, sounds, the process of producing and mixing while I try my best to explain to you my current way of working and answer some of your questions.”