Streaming platforms suggest lower payout rates to songwriters
Music streaming now accounts for the majority of music reproduced around the world. Undoubtedly, songwriters turn to streaming platforms to make a certain, if not the majority, of their income. Music streaming services including Spotify, Apple, Amazon, Pandora, and Google have all filed documents with the US Copyright Royalty Board (CRB) suggesting new royalty payout rates for artists. Unfortunately, it's
RÜFÜS DU SOL release their highly-awaited album ‘Surrender’: Listen
After a long wait, Grammy-nominated live-electronic trio RÜFÜS DU SOL released their fourth full-length studio album ‘Surrender’. If there is someone that has mastered the emotion of euphoria and bliss through music are these three gentlemen from Australia. The eleven-track sonic odyssey takes listeners from the light to the dark and from bliss to pain. RÜFÜS DU SOL lay it
EDC Las Vegas releases stacked stage lineups for 2021
EDC 2021 is just around the corner after a long-awaited return to the Las Vegas desert. With eight stages spread out around the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, electronic music fans will have an endless amount of options to pick from at the marquee festival. The star-packed lineup features the scene's biggest heavyweights and the most exciting up-and-comers. With two weeks
Diplo responds to sexual assault accusations
Thomas Wesley Pentz, or better known as Diplo, has responded to recent allegations of sexual assault. The 25-year-old woman accused Diplo of raping her and recording sexually explicit videos of her without her permission, distributing at least one without her consent, and knowingly infecting her with chlamydia. The American superstar producer/DJ took it on to Instagram to tell his side
Kaskade releases full video from SoFi Stadium show: Watch
Kaskade inaugurated the $5.5 billion SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles with a massive night a month ago. Having Dombresky as an opener, and a major surprise set by deadmau5 before the headline performance, Kaskade put together a night Angelinos needed after a year of the pandemic. Now, fans can relive the night as Kaskade has released the HD footage of
Avicii masterpiece ‘Without You’ turns 4 years old
It's been a long three years without Avicii and his incredible talent, charisma, and melodies. He left behind a massive discography that is unmatched and forward-thinking. One of his biggest hits, 'Without You', turned four years old. Featuring vocalist Sandro Cavazza, the release is one of Tim's top five streamed songs with 733 million streams on Spotify alone, at the time
RÜFÜS DU SOL release euphoric second single ‘Next To Me’ off album
Grammy-nominated live-electronic trio RÜFÜS DU SOL return for another single off their upcoming album. This time, the trio release 'Next To Me', a sonic journey that radiates light and love which takes another path in comparison to their last single, 'Alive'. Released through their imprint Rose Avenue and Reprise/Warner Records, 'Next To Me' lays out the direction where the trio
Hayden James and Crooked Colours team up for ‘Rather Be With You’
Two of Australia’s dance heavyweights joined forces for dance floor anthem ‘Rather Be With You’. Platinum recording artist Hayden James and Crooked Colours give the world a collaboration that will have dance floors grooving and people vibing. Crooked Colours' Phil Slabbler's raspy vocals lead the way as Hayden's summer dance floor production delivers a perfect melancholic, club-ready heater. Hayden states, "It
Kaskade brings out deadmau5 to massive SoFi Stadium show in LA
If there is someone who knows about selling out stadiums, arenas, and convention centers it is no other than Kaskade. After selling out the Los Angeles Convention Center in 2016 to a massive 23,000 people, Kaskade took it one step further by playing the newly opened $5.5 billion SoFi Stadium in the city of angels. To make the show even bigger,
Eric Prydz releases fan favorite ‘All Night’ under Tonja Holma alias
After a long wait, Eric Prydz returns to release a highly requested ID, ‘All Night’, under his Tonja Holma alias. In June, Prydz teased a bit of the track on Twitter and his dedicated fanbase went wild. Floating on the internet as an ID since 2018, the powerful progressive track has finally seen a release date. 'All Night' is released through
RÜFÜS DU SOL debut new era with eclectic and emotional single ‘Alive’: Listen
After a highly awaited return, RÜFÜS DU SOL releases their new single 'Alive'. Premiering it via The Zane Lowe Show, the Grammy-nominated Australian trio return with an ethereal broken beat hit. The prestigious sound that has taken them to the biggest stages around the world is imprinted throughout the evocative record. 'Alive' is guided by a haunting synth that quickly meets the
Swedish House Mafia teams up with Ty Dolla $ign & 070 Shake for single
At last, after a long wait, Swedish House Mafia will return with a brand new single this Friday. The new single will feature Ty Dolla $ign and 070 Shake. The features were confirmed as the five of them will perform for The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon on July 19th, according to the official show website. Moreover, as we have been
New York City is planning a 60,000 person festival for this summer
We are all eager to go back to festivals, dance, and listen to music at unhealthy loud volumes after the terrible last year and a half due to the pandemic. New York City is ready to return to normal as they are planning a 60,000 people festival in the lung of the concrete jungle, Central Park. According to New York Mayor
Venue owners in the US deemed ‘dead’ and are unable to access grants
Undoubtedly, it has been an incredibly hard year for venues and anyone working in the live entertainment industry due to the pandemic. Now, venue owners in the United States are running into roadblocks accessing relief money that is made available to them to overcome a year's lockdown. The Shuttered Venue Operators Grant offers over $16 billion in grants to closed venues