Traverse global cities’ Top 25 charts with Apple Music’s newest feature

by: Cameron DeFaria May 12, 2021 Apple Music cordially invites its users to take a musical vacation with its newest add-on, City Charts. Following the tech giant’s release of iOS 14.5, Apple has unveiled a fresh, aesthetically charming feature on its leading DSP. As the world remains divided nearing the end of a pandemic, Apple …

GRiZ and Subtronics Tease Follow-Up to Global Dubstep Hit “Griztronics”

Round two of “Griztronics” seems to be on the way. Thanks to a serendipitous tweet from GRiZ, dubstep fans can now look forward to a follow-up to the electro-funk star’s 2019 collaborative hit with Subtronics. GRiZ revealed that he was in the studio with the Cyclops Recordings label head working on new music. With its signature pre-drop punchline, …

Acebergtm debuts global R&B and rap-influenced EP ‘Far From Home’ – Dancing Astronaut Acebergtm debuts global R&B and rap-influenced EP ‘Far From Home’

by: Dancing Astronaut Apr 29, 2021 Hailing from Lagos, Nigeria, Acebergtm grew up listening to a multitude of different genres as a child in one of Nigeria’s creative hubs. He instantly fell in love with the hip-hop and rap coming out of the United States during his youth, citing Wyclef Jean as one of his earliest inspirations. Not long after, …

Martin Garrix Joins JBL as Global Brand Ambassador

Martin Garrix has signed on as the newest global brand ambassador for fabled audio equipment brand JBL. The alliance will see Garrix closely collaborate with JBL on a number of events, product launches, and upcoming branded campaigns. According to a press release issued to announce the partnership, JBL has been the EDM superstar’s “audio companion” for years, …

Glastonbury Festival Announces Global Livestream Event, ‘Live At Worthy Farm’

Glastonbury Festival is making the most of its current situation by throwing a global livestream, Live At Worthy Farm. For one night only, Glastonbury’s festival playground will come to life on our screens, showcasing the kind of unmistakeable talent we’ve come to expect after 50 years running. The lineup features an eclectic mix of acts including …

BTS tops IFPI’s first-ever Global Album All Format Chart

K-pop superstars BTS have clinched the title of the best-selling album in 2020 with their hit album ‘Map Of The Soul: 7’. The international superstars recently topped the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry’s (IFPI) newly-launched Global Album All Format Chart. The category, which was officially launched yesterday (March 10), celebrates the best-selling albums of …

BTS have been named the best selling global act of 2020

BTS have been named the best selling act of 2020. The K-pop outfit topped the IFPI poll – the organisation that represents the global recorded music industry, based on worldwide sales, downloads and streams. They are the first non-Western act to win, and the first whose songs are not predominantly sung in English. They beat …

Marshmello Teams Up with Iranian Artist Arash for Global Hit “Lavandia” [WATCH]

Marshmello continues his global takeover, unleashing an ambitious new collaboration with Iranian pop sensation Arash in their latest single, “Lavandia.” The song draws Persian influence for its sounds, rhythm, textures, and of course, language, while also working in that Mello flair. Arash’s vocals move the track forward, seemingly effortlessly, as the two find a distinct groove …

Good Morning Mix: Relive ZHU and NGHTMRE’s global back-to-back debut at Digital Mirage Friendsgiving – Dancing Astronaut

by: Rugby Scruggs Jan 19, 2021 When Digital Mirage unveiled its Friendsgiving lineup in mid-November of 2020, fans were excited (and equally confused) by the presence of a ZHU back-to-back with NGHTMRE. Whereas ZHU is renowned for his sexy deep house vibes, NGHTMRE’s brand is more closely associated with booming dubstep and melodic bass. How …

This New App Could Prove to be a Global Solution for Clubbing Safely in 2021

There’s a new app that could potentially pave the way to partying safely in the pandemic era. Announced at the annual International Nightlife Congress meeting in Valencia, Spain, Liberty Pass validates whether a user has produced a negative COVID-19 test within a 72-hour period, allowing the user to access bars and clubs accordingly.  The app …