As more and more DJs speak out against smartphone use at shows, Chris Stussy has defended it. Appearing on The Will Clarke Podcast for a recent interview, the Dutch house music virtuoso addressed prevalent concerns in the global electronic music community about excessive smartphone usage in nightlife. “That’s just the new generation, they just want […]
8 Nov, 2024 | Admin | No Comments
From Dawn to “DUSK”: How HAYLA Set the Stage for Her Solo Breakout
Luck is when preparation meets opportunity. For HAYLA, the window to strike revealed itself at a peculiar moment. The building blocks of HAYLA’s breakout came at a time of great difficulty for most. The UK was ebbing in and out of lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic. During one government-sanctioned ease-up in June 2020, HAYLA reunited […]
5 Nov, 2024 | Admin | No Comments
UMG Files $500 Million Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Against TuneCore
Universal Music Group, ABKCO and Concord Music Group are seeking “at least” $500 million in damages after filing a copyright infringement lawsuit against TuneCore and the music distributor’s parent company, Believe, Billboard reports. TuneCore allows independent artists to easily distribute their music across major streaming services like Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon. The company, which […]
5 Nov, 2024 | Admin | No Comments
U.S. Court Greenlights Major Class Action Lawsuit Over Live Nation and Ticketmaster Pricing
The Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals has upheld a lower court’s decision allowing a class action lawsuit to proceed against Live Nation and its subsidiary, Ticketmaster, over accusations of excessive ticket pricing. The plaintiffs in the class action suit claim that Live Nation has monopolized the ticketing market, thereby inflating prices and limiting consumers’ […]
5 Nov, 2024 | Admin | No Comments
Universal Music Group Developing “Ethical” AI Music Model for Artists
Universal Music Group has made it clear that any advancement in AI music technology must put artist rights at the forefront. With a series of high-profile lawsuits targeting AI developers who trained models on copyrighted works without authorization, UMG’s legal actions have demonstrated the label giant’s commitment to protecting artists. Now, the company is taking […]
Prodigy Artists, the powerhouse music management company behind some of electronic music’s biggest stars, has named Eric Bindman its new Director of Operations. Bindman’s promotion signals Prodigy’s continued focus on scaling up operations and expanding its reach. Founded by Steven Haddad and Will Runzel, the firm represents a who’s who of elite DJs and electronic […]
31 Oct, 2024 | Admin | No Comments
Uniting the World Through Rhythm and Soul, Afro House Ascends at ADE 2024
Once an underground movement known for its deep, soulful grooves, it’s no secret that Afro House is surging into dance music’s mainstream. And the 2024 Amsterdam Dance Event left no doubt about its broadening global reach. This year’s edition of the world’s leading electronic music summit drew in roughly 500,000 fans to the Dutch capital, […]
31 Oct, 2024 | Admin | No Comments
From Friday to Festival Stages: Rebecca Black on Viral Redemption and Her Love of DJing
When Rebecca Black first entered the spotlight as a teenager, her explosive rise to viral fame came with an overwhelming wave of attention—both positive and negative. Over a decade later, she has transformed that early experience into a platform for reinvention, proving she’s much more than a fleeting online sensation. Now, she stands as an […]
Avant Gardner, the owner of Electric Zoo who hosted the festival’s disastrous 2023 edition, has hired a new CEO, Billboard reports. Josh Wyatt, the former CEO of collaborative workspace giant NeueHouse, has been tapped to lead the company and get back into the good graces of Electric Zoo’s fans. “If I were to make a […]
24 Oct, 2024 | Admin | No Comments
55% of Music Fans Prioritize Capturing Video of Performance Over Being Present In the Moment
Remember when dancing meant moving your feet instead of your thumbs? In today’s war between FOMO and flow state, excessive smartphone usage is entrenched as one of the most contentious flashpoints in the global electronic dance music scene. As debates around digital intrusion on dancefloors intensify, Heineken has launched a new app, “The Boring Mode,” […]