Lisa Kocay
@lisakocay
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Writing about all things in electronic dance music, food & beverage | Contributing words @forbes + more | MS @columbiajourn | She/her | Opinions are my own
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It’s pretty crazy that we, as humans, instinctively react to music by moving our bodies in weird ways, just dancing, and that’s universally understood
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Why are people just now making a big deal about Four Tet? He’s always been kind of a big deal
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I recently went on a date with a man who continuously bashed dance music even though he knew it’s my passion and my career. Big yikes
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Who let a tire company decide on the best restaurants in the world?
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EDM IS AN UMBRELLA TERM FOR DANCE MUSIC, BUT IT MOSTLY REFERS TO BIG ROOM HOUSE AND POP-DANCE MUSIC. IT’S A COMMERCIALIZED WORD & IT NEGLECTS ALL OF THE NUANCES OF DANCE MUSIC, LIKE DETROIT TECHNO VS. INDUSTRIAL TECHNO & CHICAGO HOUSE VS. TECH HOUSE
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@bychloecaldwell
Sadly, they also show women engaging in unethical behavior, like dating/falling in love with their sources
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Sometimes "sorry for the delay, I've been swamped" really means "sorry for the delay, I couldn't find the inner strength to answer this"
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I get emails from artists asking how much it costs for me to write an article on them, and it makes me really sad that journalists are out here charging/being unethical in coverage
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Happy to report I've been sober for 39 days. My goal is to make it until my birthday, which will be 71 days. I must say, I've never felt better.
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I had the absolute pleasure of interviewing my favorite artist ever,
@porterrobinson
. He talks everything from "Everything Goes On" to images he sees while writing, advice he'd give young producers and what got him into electronic music. Check it out
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Please don't send me any pitches at this time. I'm going to the hospital for my mental health. I'll reply once I'm back.
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Hi internet friends! I wrote this. It took a really long time to do and I'm proud of it. You should give it a read. Thanks!
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“We're in a new generation where so many of us are living our lives proudly & authentically & to be taking steps…back is very sad. I really do believe we'll push through it because that’s what the LGBTQ+ community has always done—rise above.”-
@wreckno
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Who are some of your favorite up-and-coming artists I should know about?
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My date canceled on me less than 15 minutes before it started, so I told him that if he cancels less than 2 hours in advance, there is a $15 cancelation fee
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Friend breakups are just as hard as romantic relationship breakups
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“It's not just music or whatever. There is history, and music is a part of what creates the cultural zeitgeist of what's going to be the future. We're in history right now, and we're a part of it. What's going to be our part in the scene?” -
@aariellenyc
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In some personal news...I found out today I don’t have cancer! For the past 4 months I’ve been stressing, seeing doctors and I had to get surgery recently. This is more personal than I usually like to get on Twitter, but I’m too fucking happy/relieved/grateful to not share
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I’m back! Aside from a looney patient punching me in the head multiple times for literally no reason, I’m happy to report I’m feeling great 🥰
Please don't send me any pitches at this time. I'm going to the hospital for my mental health. I'll reply once I'm back.
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Please, for the love of god, read my bio before sending me pitches. I’m tired of getting pitches for Christian rock groups, attorneys and sports
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Dance music has been, and will continue to be, my greatest passion
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@ginnyhogan_
People tell me my house doesn’t smell like cat. I got an air purifier by the litter box and odor absorbent things all over
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I'm trying to say "sorry" less when it comes to working because women apologize too much in the workforce. Is there a good way to not apologize when being late to a meeting besides "thanks for waiting," or is an apology always necessary?
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@burnsmusic
Co-Producer For 8 Songs On
@ladygaga
's ‘Chromatica’ On How Dance Music Influenced ‘Rain On Me’ And More:
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Always remember to email a thank you note to the publicist who got your guest list
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Y’all, I did the biggest interview of my career yesterday. I can’t wait for this story to be published
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I don’t care that Top 101 Top Producers is making a separate list to show women and POC. ALL producers should be on ONE list. If the music industry championed minorities more, then their music would make the statistic-driven main list, which only shows men as the top producers
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I just got pitched to write about a turtle. I do not write about turtles...
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Secured the guest list to Fred Again.., Skrillex and Four Tet 😎 Who else is going?!
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“I see so many lineups where girls are always at the bottom, opening the show...I feel like people need to be more willing to help women grow,"
@jeaniesounds
says
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My top 15 songs of 2021 not only soundtrack the dance floor, but they fuel my life
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May marks a time to honor the achievements and contributions of Asian and Pacific Islanders who have greatly impacted the United States, whether it’s through music or other accomplishments.
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I hate when I tell people I'm taking a break from drinking and they make it weird. Don't ask me a million questions about it, don't be awkward when it comes to making plans and don't treat me like I'm not fun because I'm still fun as fuck
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I only had four male friends reach out to me/attend protests/ask how to help this past weekend. For the rest of you, your silence on women’s rights is deafening, and I won’t forget it
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Lol at all the people who used to make fun of me for liking dance music that now go to music festivals
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In some ~personal news~ today is my first day at a financial service institution focused on withholding tax relief and recovering services. I’m excited for this new chapter in my life. And don’t worry, you’ll still see my freelance work in Forbes, Festival Insider and Gray Area
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Today I was one of the people impacted by layoffs at my job. If you or anyone you know is looking for a content manager or copywriter, please reach out. My email is lisakocay
@gmail
.com
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Happy International Women’s Day to all the badass women out there! Some people who inspire me include
@ariellenyc
@ArielSummerr
@KatSaysKill
@bainofyrexstnce
@annabel_ross
@Meggerzv
@cultureclashash
@sloanesayz
and so many more
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8 Electronic Music Artists Share What Asian American And Pacific Islander Heritage Month Means To Them
@joshpan
@Saweetie
@shawnwasabi
@_Qrion_
@imyetep
@BloodCultures
@TSUNAMIMUSICx
@LASTLINGS
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Please, I beg you, stop pitching me at my full time job email address. I’d really like to not get in trouble, and I will not respond to you. My website is listed on all of my social media, and my freelance email is clearly listed under contact
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This year, I found myself listening to a wide variety of genres—expanding the breadth of my listening patterns, which was much needed after I sought comfort in the familiar during 2020. Check out my top 15 albums of 2021
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All I've done today is lie in bed and listen to music, and it's been so cathartic. Music truly heals everything
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Pet peeve: when people say EDM music. The “M” literally stands for music
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Exclusive Premiere: 28-Minute Mega Mix Of
@spaceyacht
's Forthcoming ‘TECH MY HOUSE’ Compilation.
@LBHouseMusic
@hiddenhen
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It’s been an incredible year, and apparently a very busy one. By the end of 2023, I’ll have published exactly 100 stories. Thank you to everyone who took the time to speak with me, and shout out to all the publicists who made these articles happen
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I feel bad for people who aren’t open to listening to dance music. There’s so much beauty to unearth with different genes and there’s a phenomenal community that is so accepting of everyone
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If you're going to read anything I've ever written, consider these five. They are my favorite articles I wrote in 2023. I feel like I really found my stride with writing this year, and I'm proud of these stories
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My mom reads all of my articles and lets me know her thoughts on the music if it's a release story, which I find so fucking cute
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One of the many moments last night where I lost my god damn mind during Four Tet’s set
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As of today, I’ve been sober for one year. I initially went sober to work on myself and my mental health, and I’ve grown so much since. I don’t plan to stay sober going forward, but I’ll participate in sober months, whether they’re random or ones like Dry January
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Do you ever tweet something you think is so funny that it has the potential to go viral, but then it gets only one like? Asking for a friend…
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I'm really excited for my interview with
@wreckno
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"I wish I learned more about art & design when I was younger. I didn’t take that stuff very seriously in my early years, and, quite honestly, it shows. For the last eight to 10 years it’s played a much bigger role in my career and creativity.” -
@chrislake
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Lisa Kocay’s Top 10 Albums Of 2022
@fredagainagain1
@HONEYDIJON
@tsha909
@CharlottedWitte
@KerriChandler
@MooreKismet
@manilakilla
@elohimmusic
@Excision
@swedishousemfia
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Hi I’m proud of the last two stories I published, which are my last two tweets. Give them a read ☺️
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@habstrakt
Drops Multi-Dimensional Remix Of
@MUSTDIEmusic
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@akeos_
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@I_Skream
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Me every Sunday evening: I'm going to wake up early tomorrow and have a productive start to my week!
Me every Monday morning: Lays in bed until the last possible second
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Keep normalizing mental health. We’ve come a long way in the last few years, but there’s still more to be done. As someone who is open about my mental health, there are still many aspects of it I feel the need to hide
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Why doesn’t Apple have autocorrect for fuck? We all say it. I’m tired of it changing my feelings to duck
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Y’all…I shot my shot and it’s happening!!!
Me pitching to interview an artist who is super famous and likely has no interest in speaking with me: shoot your shot
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Looking back on my interviews from this year and I feel so lucky to have interviewed so many great artists and tell their stories. Some people I spoke with include Porter Robinson, Honey Dijon, TSHA, Kerri Chandler, High Contrast, Dixon, Carl Cox, Fatboy Slim and LP Giobbi
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There's nothing quiet as satisfying as getting your inbox down to zero unread emails
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Can music journalists stop saying "unless you live under a rock" when talking about something popular? There's not better way to make your reader feel bad about themself
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Meet
@elizabethsmart_
, Kara Kramer And
@soozieheo
: Three Wives Of Famous DJs
@yehme2music
@Herobust
@djacslater
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Major Lazer forever fucked up how I spell laser. I always think “lazer” is correct
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Really disappointed by how livestreams have become white washed again. Being inclusive isn't a trend. It should be in our daily lives.
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