Following his debut on the ODESZA‘s Foreign Family Collective earlier this year, obli, is making an impactful follow-up impression with his new single “Hold It.” The track precludes the release of his forthcoming Change EP, which is due out at the end of this year. Driven by dynamic, rock-influenced drums and the dependable pace of lush melodic …
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The Music Industry Comes After Twitch’s Music Copyright Solution, “Soundtrack by Twitch”
Twitch‘s battle with the music industry is heating up as some of the industry’s biggest organizations representing copyright holders have penned a frustrated letter to the company. Twitch streamers have come under increased scrutiny this year due to the use of unlicensed music on the platform. A large increase in DMCA takedowns in July ultimately …
Glass Petals Breathe New Life Into Justice’s Iconic 2008 Track “Stress”
Songs by legendary electronic duo Justice will remain timeless as long as there is music. While they are of course memorable on their own—and even considered untouchable by many—every now and then their tracks receive a shot of adrenaline by artists looking to breathe new life into them. Blossoming dance music duo Glass Petals is the latest …
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Musician Union Launches Campaign to Demand Cent-Per-Stream Payouts by Spotify
A faction of US musicians has launched a vigorous campaign called “Justice at Spotify,” calling for the streaming giant to remit penny-per-stream payouts to artists, among other demands. The United Musicians and Allied Workers Union (UMAW) is crusading for major changes to Spotify’s business model, which they contend is responsible for artists being “underpaid, misled, and …
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The Future is Female: Inside “Underplayed,” A New Documentary on Gender Inequity in EDM
In 2017 and 2018, the momentum of the #MeToo and Time’s Up movements swelled to an ineluctable peak. The entertainment industry came to a screeching halt as film, television and music production companies reckoned with the blatant sexism rampant throughout their workplaces—and the dangerous circumstances such inequity can produce. The spotlight is now turning to EDM with the …
Live Nation to Face Lawsuit Over Teen’s Fatal 2015 Drug Overdose at HARD Summer
Live Nation Entertainment is facing a renewed lawsuit filed by the family of Katie Dix, a young woman who died following a fatal drug overdose at the 2015 edition of HARD Summer. In a new ruling, Superior Court of Los Angeles County Judge Dan Thomas Oki said a company like Live Nation that plans and operates …
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Just A Gent Flips Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” Into Ferocious Trap Anthem
With Halloween on the horizon, EDM fans are about to dive into a buffet of massive, spooky music from producers all over the world. It’s a time when artists reach into the shadowy depths of their sound banks to come up with the darkest and most heavy-hitting tracks to commemorate the spooky season. Enter Just A …
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The Chainsmokers Talk New Music, Infamous Performances in Rare Mid-Hiatus Interview
In a rare, mid-hiatus interview, The Chainsmokers let fans in on what they’ve been up to during lockdown, shared stories about performances they deemed embarrassing, got personal with how they react to criticism, and much more. The lengthy talk was hosted by Will Briger for his 1 Hour Intern podcast. Not afraid to get personal and share uncomfortable …
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“Stronger” Ft. Shaunt.wav – Arc North Coming to Frequency and Lacuna, Swedish talent Arc North just released one of his best tunes this year, crafting a soothing gem with “Stronger” featuring Shaunt.wav. “Hear Me Now” – Rubayne & EthanUno Rubayne and EthanUno’s latest offering is an explosive yet nostalgic tribute to a late mutual friend, …
Martin Garrix Confirms 2021 Return of AREA21
In a recent interview shared by Festival Season, Martin Garrix revealed the impending return of his side project, AREA21. Garrix unveiled AREA21 back in 2016, when he joined forces with prolific record producer and singer-songwriter Maejor to reveal the duo’s debut single “Spaceships.” The track was markedly less heavy than his popular big room house flair at …
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