27 Nov, 2024 | Admin | No Comments
An Artist Would Need 314 Billion Streams to Match What Spotify Execs Cashed Out In 2024
Spotify executives have reportedly cashed out over $1.1 billion in company stock in 2024, a figure that would take artists an astronomical 314 billion streams to match through royalties. That’s according to Music Business Worldwide founder Tim Ingham, who on Wednesday bemoaned the disparity in a LinkedIn post. A new report published by the outlet claims […]
27 Nov, 2024 | Admin | No Comments
Nature's Son Rises: How Of The Trees Found His Forest at Red Rocks
The hills of Red Rocks may not have eyes, but on this night, they had ears. Of The Trees recently took over the iconic Colorado venue for a career-defining performance on November 16th, when we experienced the uncompromising energy of a generational artist coming into his own. “I never imagined taking this project as far as I […]
The endless quest for IDs has propelled Shazam to an unfathomable milestone: over 100 billion searches. Representatives of the Apple-owned platform put the number of searches into perspective in a celebratory blog post, noting that it would take 12 searches from every person on the planet to reach 100 billion. If a single user tried […]
23 Nov, 2024 | Admin | No Comments
i_o's Timeless Vision In “Castles In The Sky” Resonates Four Years After His Death
Four years ago today, the world lost i_o, the enigmatic techno visionary whose music felt like whispers from the future. The last song he released before his tragic death was “Castles In The Sky,” a radiant reimagination of Ian Van Dahl’s trance classic of the same name. With its propulsive kick drums, cascading synths and […]
22 Nov, 2024 | Admin | No Comments
Amelie Lens and Charlotte de Witte Urge Fans to Stop Comparing Female DJs
In a recent joint interview at the Amsterdam Dance Event, techno superstars Amelie Lens and Charlotte de Witte urged fans to stop pitting female DJs against each other. Before the pair’s first-ever collaborative performance, they sat down for an intimate interview in a panel at ADE, the world’s preeminent electronic music summit. Amidst lighthearted anecdotes and musings about […]
21 Nov, 2024 | Admin | No Comments
deadmau5 Signs With CAA for Gaming, Tech Ventures, Touring and More
deadmau5 is redefining the boundaries of his creative empire by signing with CAA “for representation in all areas,” Billboard reports. CAA, which was named 2021’s best talent agency in EDM.com‘s list of the year’s best industry leaders, will work closely with deadmau5 to amplify his global reach in various artistic ventures. Those include global touring and […]
19 Nov, 2024 | Admin | No Comments
3LAU Says Crypto Could Be “Transformative” Force for Music Industry In 2025
3LAU is calling for a critical rethink of the music industry, one shaped by the promise of blockchain technology. The trailblazing music entrepreneur and DJ took to X to share his forward-looking view on cryptocurrency’s impact. “There hasn’t been a better time than right now,” he wrote,” to demonstrate crypto’s transformative potential for the music […]
Two of the UK’s premier nightclubs, London’s Drumsheds and Manchester’s Warehouse Project, are introducing onsite drug testing, BBC Newsbeat reports. The clubs have partnered with the harm reduction charity The Loop, who will analyze confiscated or surrendered substances to identify dangerous and contaminated compounds. “Back of house” drug testing will occur discreetly—away from public view—and […]
14 Nov, 2024 | Admin | No Comments
YouTube Is Experimenting With AI-Generated Music Remixes for Creators
YouTube is tapping into generative AI and prompt engineering to allow creators to effortlessly remix songs for their Shorts, The Verge reports. While remixing typically requires a great deal of production finesse, the platform’s new AI feature, currently in beta, lets creators easily “restyle” licensed music into punchy 30-second clips. Testers chosen to participate can […]
13 Nov, 2024 | Admin | No Comments
Circulate and The Media Nanny Partner to Fuel MENA's Thriving Electronic Music Culture
The Media Nanny and Circulate, a pair of renowned creative agencies operating in the electronic music scene, today announced a strategic partnership to expand into the Middle East. From the sandy shores of Egypt to the high-rise cityscapes of the UAE, the genre has been captivating audiences and fostering a vibrant cultural movement throughout the […]