Russia bans SoundCloud claiming to use “False Information” about the war against Ukraine
Roskomnadzor (RKN) an agency from Russia bans SoundCloud, alleging that the service is distributing "False Information" about the nation's invasion of Ukraine. After battling big tech companies and an entire nation in the past few months, the Russian government is back at it again, this time putting a ban on the audio streaming service as Russia bans SoundCloud. The Federal Service for
Ukrainian volunteers are holding “clean up raves” to help restore damaged homes
A bunch of Ukrainian volunteers have banded together and are hosting "clean-up raves" to help restore and rebuild damaged homes and buildings amid the Russo-Ukrainian war. The group is called Repair Together and they're made up of mostly young Kyiv residents with some volunteers traveling from other parts of the country. The "clean-up raves" consist of these volunteers and are scored
Live Nation is ceasing business with Russia following Ukraine invasion
It is impossible to remain indifferent to what is happening in Ukraine these days. No matter where you are geographically, Eastern Europe seems to have become closer to everyone, especially at heart. If it has been possible to perceive a political union and solidarity on the part of almost all countries, the same is also true in the music industry.
Ukrainian government are cancelling airdrop and planning NFT project instead
The Ukrainian government was said to be issuing an airdrop for all crypto contributors on Thursday afternoon. In a crypto airdrop, users are given free tokens of a digital currency to stimulate adoption. However, it was unclear if Ukraine planned to distribute cryptocurrencies or blockchain. The airdrop was initially announced on the country's official Twitter account on Wednesday, but no
Music industry rises in support of Ukraine amidst the invasion by Russia
The world is witnessing a critically sensitive phase at the moment amidst the tensions between Russia and Ukraine which could possibly lead up to a prospect of war. Well, the electronic music industry has always taken a stand and voiced its opinion against social injustice during tough times, be it the coronavirus pandemic or the black lives matter movement. Several
What is the total amount of BTC donated to Ukraine?
With the ongoing aggression that Russia is causing in Ukraine, the Ukrainian government is accepting cryptocurrency donations. Bitcoin and other crypto-assets have emerged as a viable alternative to traditional crowdfunding. They enable fast, cross-border donations, avoiding financial institutions that can prohibit funds or slow the withdrawal process. Since the invasion began on February 24th, hundreds of bitcoin have been contributed raising
Ukrainians are converting their assets into crypto as Russia war sparks
The people of Ukraine are suffering not just from Russia's invasion, but also from their currency plummeting this week. While it is evident that the Russian currency has plummeted more than the Ukrainian currency, a number of factors have prompted Ukrainians to shift their money into USDT and Bitcoin. After Russia invaded Ukraine on Thursday, Ukrainians were paying a high premium
Russia disqualified from this year’s Eurovision Song Contest
Due to the horrific events unfolding in Ukraine right now, Russia has been denied participation in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest. The European Broadcasting Union announced yesterday that “The decision reflects concern that, in light of the unprecedented crisis in Ukraine, the inclusion of a Russian entry in this year’s Contest would bring the competition into disrepute.” You can read the
Russia allows full capacity concerts in two Siberian regions
Slowly but surely it seems like the live music industry can arise from the ashes in certain countries, for example in Russia, where authorities gave permission for two regions to organize live music events at full capacity. Two regions in southwestern Siberia, the Kemerovo and the Novosibirsk oblasts (federal subjects of Russia) are the first to remove restrictions and allow events to take place
Spotify could launch in Russia during 2nd quarter of 2020
Since Spotify launched in October 2008, it has been gradually expanding into new regions while becoming the most popular streaming service across the world, in numbers of paid and unpaid subscribers. Now we have learned that Spotify could potentially launch in a new country during the second quarter of 2020. The service is currently available in 79 countries across the globe
Matisse & Sadko – Saga
Russian power duo Matisse & Sadko unveil new progressive house stunner titled "Saga". The track comes as a release on Garrix's imprint STMPD RCRDS. The track is loaded with a gritty bass segment that clears out and becomes a melodic beauty. The duo told Billboard Dance that "We tried to create not just a festival record, but an epic melody
Relive legandary Tiësto’s set from Alfa Future People 2018
Last weekend, the mighty Alfa Future People festival went down in Russia. The festival's stunning mainstage is always one of the best and biggest of the festival season. This year it featured multiple LED lighting installations, an amazing 3D depth and a knight-like looking face in the front. The design perfectly integrates into the rich history of stunning mainstages that will take
Alesso flaunts progressive roots at Alfa Future People festival
Gracing the mainstage at Alfa Future People festival in Russia last week was Swedish star Alesso, as he flaunted his progressive roots in a stellar performance. While the Swede's most recent sets haven't been filled with ID's, Alesso has still been setting the world on fire with his timeless anthems as always. As has been the case with many sets recently,
Alfa Future People release massive 2016 aftermovie
In terms of dance music festivals, their sheer scale and size has been rapidly increasing over the past five years to a point where many think they can't get much bigger. If you look at festivals such as Ultra in Miami or Belgium's Tomorrowland, it's easy to see why people have this opinion as they've gotten to the stage where
Alfa Future People adds Armin van Buuren to it’s list of star studded headliners
When it comes to festivals who look to up others at the main stage design game, there is hardly any other like Russia's premier Electronic Dance Music festival Alfa Future People. With mesmerizing stages and a rapidly growing artist line-up in 2015, there is no doubt as to why it is frequently in the industry news. And adding to their