Consider the paradox of David Guetta, a DJ who has spent four decades helping people forget time exists while simultaneously mastering its passage. As he launches another totemic Vegas DJ residency, he’s thinking about the same thing: how to make something timeless in an illustrious career that has defied time itself. “It still feels like a miracle,” Guetta […]
The popularity of sub-genres rises and falls in the electronic music world, but few could have predicted the demise of big room house music in the mid-twenty-tens. But the genre is now staging a furious comeback, sparking new creativity and connection amongst producers worldwide. That’s according to a recent study by MIDiA and Splice, whose […]
28 Jan, 2025 | Admin | No Comments
Deezer Is Flagging 10,000 AI-Generated Tracks Daily as Artificial Music Surges
In the dim glow of the studio, a musician strums a chord progression that took months to perfect. Across the internet, an AI churns out a melody in seconds. Such is the reality of making music in 2025. But Deezer, the Paris-based streaming service, is taking action to ensure human artists aren’t having to elbow […]
23 Jan, 2025 | Admin | No Comments
Dancing In the Dark: How DJ Managers Are Shifting Social Strategies Amid Looming TikTok Ban
The bass may still drop, but where it lands is increasingly uncertain as TikTok hangs in the balance, leaving electronic music creators to navigate a social media landscape in flux. ByteDance’s TikTok app became accessible to US users again on Sunday afternoon after a brief outage, which occurred as a federal law came into effect […]
22 Jan, 2025 | Admin | No Comments
MusiCares Has Raised Over $3 Million for LA Wildfire Relief Efforts
MusiCares, the Recording Academy’s philanthropic arm, has raised over $3 million in wildfire relief funds for the Los Angeles music community, Variety reports. $2.2 million has reportedly been distributed to those affected thus far. However, Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. said the organization is “going to need a lot more” as the catastrophic fires […]
20 Jan, 2025 | Admin | No Comments
Storytelling From Above: David Carreno Shares What It Takes to Pilot Drones at EDM Shows
In the heart-pounding world of electronic dance music, there’s an unsung hero navigating the skies: the drone pilot. This high-stakes art form is not just about flying—it’s storytelling from above. They are tasked with the difficult job of not only blocking out the sensory overload below, but also enhancing it to transform each show into […]
16 Jan, 2025 | Admin | No Comments
Practice Makes Pointless: Suno AI CEO Claims Most People “Don't Enjoy” Making Music
Mikey Shulman, co-founder and CEO of the generative AI music platform Suno, is facing backlash after claiming in an interview that most people find the music creation process “not really enjoyable.” Shulman painted a rather bleak picture of music production speaking on the venture capital industry podcast The Twenty Minute VC (20VC), suggesting that learning an […]
16 Jan, 2025 | Admin | No Comments
Boiler Room Acquired by Superstruct Entertainment as DICE Refocuses Strategy
European live music powerhouse Superstruct Entertainment has reportedly acquired Boiler Room, the iconic electronic music livestream platform, from UK-based ticketing company DICE. The move signals a shift in DICE’s strategic priorities and a new chapter for Boiler Room under Superstruct’s expansive festival and live music umbrella. DICE originally acquired Boiler Room in 2021 after a $122 million funding […]
15 Jan, 2025 | Admin | No Comments
David Guetta Breaks Record for Most #1 Records on Billboard's Dance/Mix Show Airplay Chart
David Guetta has secured a record-breaking 17th #1 record on the Dance/Mix Show Airplay chart, eclipsing Calvin Harris for the most since its inception, Billboard reports. He achieved the title after “Forever Young,” his October 2024 track with Ava Max, topped the chart last week. The song, additionally created in collaboration with Alphaville, is a rework of the German synthpop band’s […]
15 Jan, 2025 | Admin | No Comments
Apashe's Symphony: How New Philharmonic Orchestra Shows Bring His True Vision to Life
Apashe is putting the finishing touches on his latest masterpiece. On the “Antagonist 2.0 Tour,” he will be flanked by a philharmonic orchestra for two ambitious concerts. The performances make a bold statement but, more importantly, bring fans closer than ever to his vision. Apashe’s unique electronic blend introduces under-appreciated classical music to new listeners. […]