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When Music Sells Out

When Music Sells Out 0

It’s no secret – EDM is getting more mainstream. When music gets mainstream, though, it usually starts to suck, as is evident with every other musical genre ever. [Click to enlarge]

Happy Friday!

Happy Friday! 0

Sorry for the delay, The Joedown will be back next week. In the meantime, please enjoy this special video preview of next week’s feature. If you missed them, check out: Why Joe Hates Clubs Joe’s piece about Electro Sluts & Steroid Dudes Joe’s Love Letter to Ibiza

Why I Hate Clubs

Why I Hate Clubs 4

A conundrum – I like loud music, meeting new people, getting down, partying, drinking, doing stupid shit, all that good stuff. And yet I hate clubs. A paradox, to be sure, but a contradiction? No, friends – it is merely a sign of enlightenment. Nightclubs, or clubs as the kids call them, are not only [...]

My Balearic Odyssey: A Love Letter to Ibiza

My Balearic Odyssey: A Love Letter to Ibiza 2

It’s closing week in Ibiza (which, fellow North Americans, I’m sorry to say is really pronounced eye-bee-tha), so I figure I’d share my experiences following four unforgettable, unbeatable, un-fucking-believable days on Magic Island. Obviously, I was into EDM before I went, but for me, Ibiza turned my dirty little hook-up into a committed long-term relationship. [...]

Electro Slut & Steroid Dude

Electro Slut & Steroid Dude 0

I’m Joe, and the Joedown is my weekly throwdown on whatever the shit I want. My thoughts don’t reflect those of BeatDreams because if they did, the site would be ostracized and possibly sued. For all complaints and concerns, please address mydick@yourmouth.com. You’ve seen them at every EDM show / rave / club you’ve ever [...]