Apple set to officially retire the iPod
Apple has decided to officially retire the iPod. The pocket sized portable music player which debuted in October of 2001, will no be longer be manufactured by the tech giant after nearly 22 years of production. What was once a revolutionary shift in how users listened to and carried music around has been largely replaced with streaming technology and the massive
Ultra Music Festival extends agreement with Miami to stay at Bayfront Park through 2027
It is an exciting time in the history of Ultra Music Festival. The promotion has just announced that the city of Miami Commission has just agreed to a resolution that will keep Ultra in Bayfront Park through 2027. The decision comes in an unanimous vote as Ultra Music Festival will no longer have to worry about where it calls home for
Coca-Cola joins forces with Tomorrowland for in-person and digital experiences
Coca-Cola has announced that it is joining forces with Tomorrowland to create a massive new in-person and digital experience for the event. The beverage supplier stated: "Togetherness, love, unity and magic – believing that we can all “feel every beat of tomorrow, today™.” The addition of the partnership with global beverage supplier Coca-Cola is set to bring a larger, more user
Madonna to release compilation that includes remixes from Avicii, Axwell and others
Some of the biggest hits from Madonna are soon to get the proper remix treatment from some of the industry's biggest names. The Queen of Pop announced that she will be celebrating her milestone achievement of 50 #1 hits on the Billboard charts (still currently the only artist to reach this mark) by releasing an album that features some of her
One-of-a-kind Avicii branded golf clubs go up for auction
Avicii has always been a name that has transcended beyond just the realm of music. His impact on the world was on a level that not many others have ever achieved. Now that presence takes over the world of golf as a set of one-of-a-kind Avicii branded golf clubs have just been put up for auction. The golf set consists of
IMS Business Report 2022: Electronic Music Sales & Streaming valued at $1.3 billion
The IMS Business Report 2022 reveals that music sales and streaming of electronic music are now valued at $1.3 billion - a 32% increase from 2020. The annual study of electronic music is led by David Boyle, who brings together hundreds of musicians and industry experts to deliver the International Music Summit report, taking readers on a deep dive into all
Introducing the most emotive of NFT record labels: World Has You Records
Bringing to life an NFT record label like no other, AlmaD and Kristen present their brand new concept that combines art and music, in the form of World Has You Records. "A label that is designed by two music lovers for music lovers," AlmaD & Kristen say: Combining art and music in the most emotive of ways, World Has You Records
Armin van Buuren & Shapov return with breathtaking new EP ‘Welcome Home’: Listen
There are not many duos more powerful than Armin van Buuren and Shapov. When the two get together magic is made, and the same rings true as their latest EP release, 'Welcome Home,' is sure to send a resounding shockwave through the electronic scene. The two trance powerhouses join forces after three years since their last project, the 'Trilogy' EP. The
Carnage shockingly announces retirement from music in social media post
In a surprising announcement, DJ Carnage aka Gordo has announced his retirement from the music industry in his latest social media post. "Thank you for letting me be apart of your life for 14 years
Snapchat and Live Nation to bring augmented reality experience to festivals such as EDC Las Vegas
Attempting to change live events forever, Snapchat and Live Nation are introducing AR to a number of events. "They help artists tell their stories and bring music to life" Snapchat states. Global social media platform Snapchat has been a staple across phones for over a decade now, allowing users to express themselves via photos and video, the company has always been
Dolly Parton & Eminem become new members of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s Class of 2022
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2022 is getting fascinating new additions, two of whom are two remarkable names that helped shape music we know today - Dolly Parton and Eminem. Among amazing other artists on the list we can find Duran Duran, Lionel Richie, Carly Simon, Pat Benatar and Eurythmics. Dolly Parton has in recent years pierced through
IMS Business Report 2022: Recorded music industry tops $26 billion in continued growth
The IMS Business report 2022 reveals continued growth driven by a rise in streaming as well as physical music sales. The yearly IMS (Internation Music Summit) business report for 2022 has just taken place, seeing hundreds of musical and industry experts gather to hear exactly what's currently shaping the industry and how well it's doing as a whole. The 2022 IMS
IMS Business Report 2022: DJ Software & Hardware value up 14%
The IMS Business Report 2022 is finally out and has provided the hard numbers and fact-based statements on trends within the electronic community. While there are a plethora of keynotes from the report, an interesting trend is seeing how DJ software & hardware have a year-over-year increase of 14% leading with a valuation of $1.2bn. It is speculated that the monstrous
IMS Business Report 2022: Dance music on the rise again in German and UK markets
The German and UK Dance shares have accelerated over the past year, as detailed by the IMS Business Report that has just been issued. Since 2015, the UK has seen a gradual decline in the number of dance singles sales and streams, with hip-hop and R&B numbers on the rise instead. However, the recent IMS Business Report for the past year
Carl Cox dives deep into long time hobby with BBC Documentary ‘Carl Cox: Music and Motorbikes’
You might think you know everything about the legendary Carl Cox, but did you know about his immense love for motorsports? "As soon as I was able to ride a bicycle