Gen Z tends to purchase more vinyl than millennials, survey reveals
According to a recent survey by MRC Data (provider of music sales data), music fans classed as Gen Z tend to purchase more vinyl records than the millennial generation which came before them. Known as the newest generation (generally born between 1997 and 2012), they can be radically impacted by various platforms online, and in turn discover music in a
Boys Noize caricature social media in music video for ‘All I Want’ feat Jake Shears: Watch
Grammy-nominated DJ/producer Boys Noize made his Defected Records debut with an ultimate disco-house groover ‘Mvinline’ in June last year. Now he's back at the iconic label with a brand new single 'All I Want' featuring Scissor Sisters frontman Jake Shears. Starting off as a house DJ, Alexander Ridha a.k.a. Boys Noize drew inspiration from the roots and delivered a hard-hitting Chicago house cut, making your head bop through
The Chainsmokers are taking a social media break
Social media has grown into something much more than a place to keep in contact with those that you know. People have built whole careers based on their social media presence, and for high-profile celebrities, it can seem like a whole grueling task to keep up with every account on multiple platforms. It's also hard for DJs in today's age,
Marshmello’s Fortnite Concert: A Brilliant Business Move
It's pretty safe to say that Fortnite is by far the most popular video game that has surfaced our Earth. Estimated to have around 200 million players worldwide, and a concurrent 8.3 million at any given time, putting your brand right in the headlights of such a behemoth should achieve mind-blowing results. After the concert was held live at Pleasant
Capa comes out and addresses personal troubles via Facebook
Amidst all the personal news that has come out recently from our favorite artists including the late Avicii and more recently Illenium, and Two Feet, Capa aka Cawah Passereh also joined in revealing some personal information about himself and his recent troubles via Facebook. Beginning production at a young age of 14, Capa has dedicated much of his life to music however in his
Steve Angello speaks about how Avicii’s death has effected him
In a recent interview with Swedish publication Aftonbladet, Steve Angello took the time to discuss many facets of the electronic music world, including the tragic death of Tim Bergling to the rise of the toxic social media environment that shunned many fans to the mental health of Avicii. In a "Power Hit Radio" segment Angello talks about how hard it
Marshmello teases new EP to be released soon
If there's anyone in the dance music industry that is one who needs no introduction, then Marshmello definitely falls into that category. The superstar DJ and producer's meteoric rise has taken the world by rush with unique releases, ecliptic DJ sets, and a slew of guest appearances that included the world famous Will Smith as a special guest at this year's Ultra Music
The Chainsmokers set to drop new track tomorrow ‘You Owe Me’
There's one more reason to have a happy valentines day as American duo The Chainsmokers have teased a brand new track, 'You Owe Me', which is set to drop tomorrow, causing super excitement among fans. Heading over to their socials, the pair unveiled the artwork for tomorrow's release, sending fans into a frenzy. The artwork is truly fitting for valentines day as it
The Chainsmokers tease fans with brand new logo
American electronic duo The Chainsmokers have just teased a brand new logo on their social media accounts and it is sending fans into a frenzy. Alex Pall and Andrew Taggart are two of the industries biggest artists, and only a few days into the new year the pair are wasting no time in rolling out their next move. Their new logo reads 'TCS' - short
Tomorrowland becomes the biggest social media music event in the world
Tomorrowland remains one of the most influential music festivals in the world, commanding an absolutely staggering audience every single year. The festival has captured the hearts of many over the years with its unique nature, inviting fans into a fairy tale world surrounded by attendees from countries all across the globe. This year the festival spanned two monumental weekends, where
IMS Report: EDM continues to dominate social media and festivals worldwide
Electronic dance music artists, producers, and DJs, continue to dominate social media platforms and the EDM genre itself remains the most successful focus of festivals worldwide, data presented at the International Music Summit in Ibiza this week revealed. The world's most popular DJs gained followers on social media accounts at an impressive rate in the first quarter of 2017, with Instagram follower
Gareth Emery announces withdrawal from using social media
This past Thursday, English producer Gareth Emery announced that he will be refraining from using any social media outlet. In a lengthy update on his Facebook page, he expounded on his departure from posting on and communicating through different online sites. Revealing the main reason for this big decision, Emery said, “Because I chose this life for two reasons: to
Kygo and Martin Garrix dominated Social Media Platforms last year
The annual International Music Summit (IMS) took place last week in Ibiza and as always brought together the electronic music industry in the clubbing capital of the world. Aside from giving industry leaders the opportunity to network, the summit included some thought-provoking insights into what the past year had in store for electronic music. During the course of IMS, an annual study