Following a Billboard report that Ticketmaster planned to check the COVID-19 vaccination status of attendees prior to allowing them access to concerts, the ticketing giant has denied the news. “We are not forcing anyone to do anything,” Ticketmaster said in a statement provided to BBC News. Ticketmaster’s president, Mark Yovich, originally told Billboard that the company is exploring a plan …
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Watch Depeche Mode’s Wholesome Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Acceptance Speech
Legendary electronic music band Depeche Mode has officially joined the ranks of David Bowie, The Beach Boys, The Clash and more after receiving the honor of being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The honor is regarded as one of the highest achievable accolades for recording artists in our time and traditionally is commemorated at …
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Spotify Is Changing The Way Their Algorithm Promotes Music: 3 Takeaways You Need to Know
Last week, Spotify announced a new “experiment” in which the streaming giant will allow artists the option to have their music boosted by the platform’s algorithm in exchange for a lower royalty pay rate. Here are three takeaways you need to know about how this move may impact listeners, artists, and the broader streaming business at …
Richie Hawtin on Income Equality in Dance Music: “We’re Trying to Fix a Problem That We’ve Lost Control of”
Fabled techno producer and music entrepreneur Richie Hawtin recently opened up about the lack of income equality between DJs and producers in dance music. In a new interview with Holly Herndon and Mat Dryhurst for their “Interdependence” podcast, Hawtin delved into a number of timely issues in EDM, including crucial changes to the economic infrastructure of live DJ sets. …
Spotify to Offer Algorithm Visibility Boost in Exchange for Royalty Cut
A new blog post published by Spotify revealed that creators will now have the ability to boost their visibility in the platform’s radio and autoplay algorithms. The post, which was shared on the streaming giant’s website, detailed the “new experiment.” In this new experiment, artists and labels can identify music that’s a priority for them, and …
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German Courts Rule That Techno Club Nights are Concerts
After reading the title of this article you may find yourself asking: “Why was this decided by a court?” or “What does this decision mean?” Well, the fact of the matter is that this distinction represents a major victory for German club operators and their patrons. Under the old classification, club nights were not considered …
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Watch the Trailer for “Sisters With Transistors,” a Documentary About Female Electronic Music Pioneers
After experiencing a successful festival run, even picking up a Next Wave Award at CPH:DOX in March, the producers behind the upcoming documentary Sisters With Transistors have finally released a trailer for the anticipated feature-length film. Sisters With Transistors tells the untold story of the women who were integral to the creation of electronic music, many …
Marshmello Moves to Stop L’Oreal from Registering “The Marsh Mellow” Trademark
Marshmello is unpredictable, to say the least, but a new submission by the producer to the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board may provide insight into the plans for his next venture. L’Oréal received pushback from the masked music producer over the company’s request to trademark “The Marsh Mellow” for a forthcoming makeup-related product. The opposition brief …
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Insomniac Acquires Promotional Company Club Glow and Venues Echostage and Soundcheck
Insomniac is taking gigantic steps to expand its footprint and influence on the east coast. The global events operator has announced the acquisition of dance music promoter Club Glow as well as venues Echostage and Soundcheck, based in Washington, DC. The acquisition, announced this week, was finalized in February of this year. The deal was reportedly to …
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 …