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Sierra Vandervort

Articles by Sierra Vandervort

Excision's new scholarship winners speak out about how the competition has helped them.Excision's new scholarship winners speak out about how the competition has helped them.

News

The Winners of Excision’s Bass Music Initiative on Inspiration & Moving Forward

14 min read

by Sierra Vandervort

We talked with a few of the winners of BMI about how their lives have changed since the competition and how they hope to inspire others with their music.

Sep 6, 2022

Wavedash & James IvyWavedash & James Ivy

Wavedash and James Ivy on Internet Friends, Second Sky, and Chicago

5 min read

by Sierra Vandervort

Wavedash and James Ivy have performed at major festivals together, worked with some of their musical idols, and–most recently–released their very first single together, all before any of them have turned 25. 

Aug 10, 2022

HeyzHeyz

Artist Spotlight

Heyz is Living His Truth and Not Taking Himself Seriously

6 min read

by Sierra Vandervort

The Deadbeats-signed producer speaks on his origins in house & techno and the disconnect between social media stardom and beingrecognized as a musician.

Jul 1, 2022

TomorrowlandTomorrowland

News

Tomorrowland Launches an All Ages DJ & Production School

2 min read

by Sierra Vandervort

Tomorrowland is launching its own production and DJ school, Tomorrowland Academy, for kids and adults starting this summer.

May 27, 2022

Ivy LabIvy Lab

Music

Ivy Lab Teams Up with Deadbeats for the Double Blind EP

2 min read

by Sierra Vandervort

As minimal as they are innovative, Ivy Lab seamlessly blends left-field bass with various genres in an exploration of feeling and style. Ivy Lab showcases its creative drive and raw talent with three wildly different tracks. 

May 18, 2022

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