Friends of the late SOPHIE launch art auction to raise money for trans rights

by: Sami Weisband May 18, 2021 In the five months since the trailblazing producer’s tragic death, friends and collaborators of SOPHIE have come together to organize God Is Trans, an online auction of SOPHIE’s clothing, art pieces, and memorabilia to “honor her radical generosity, artistic vision, and commitment to supporting the trans community.” All proceeds …

Friends of the Late SOPHIE Launch Art Auction for Transgender Rights

In the wake of the tragic death of trailblazing electronic music producer SOPHIE in January 2021, the late artist’s friends and collaborators have launched a fundraising effort for Transgender rights. The campaign—an art auction called God Is Trans—will raise money for the Trans Justice Funding Project, a community-led fundraising initiative aimed at justice and equality for Trans people …

Soulwax launch new online TV channel Deewee Teevee

Soulwax have created their own online TV show – watch the first episode of Deewee Teevee below. The new show is named after the Belgian dance duo’s own label Deewee, and labels itself as “an audio & video broadcasting service”. Created alongside directors Ill-Studio, Deewee Teevee is described as a “post television television programme that …

3LAU Backs $7.6 Million Funding Round to Launch NFT Social Network

Believe it or not, it seems 3LAU’s NFT endeavors are just getting started. CoinDesk reports that the famed electronic music producer and cryptocurrency pundit has helped bankroll a $7.6 million injection for Showtime, a new “NFT social network.” Crypto investment firm Paradigm also backed the funding round for the platform, which allows users to discover and showcase NFT …

Signature Brew launch scheme to help independent venues

Signature Brew has launched a new grant scheme to help support struggling independent venues. This past 12 months has seen the future of many live venues threatened due to the coronavirus pandemic. Some have had to close, while others – like London’s Black Heart – had to turn to crowdfunding in order to raise money to …

Hook N Sling, Galantis launch listeners into summer with new single, ‘The Best’

by: Ariel King May 4, 2021 Hook N Sling and Galantis have found themselves reunited for the new single, “The Best” featuring Karen Harding. Incorporating Hook N Sling and Galatis’ upbeat, poppy sounds, “The Best” drives listeners straight into the summer swelter. Harding begins the track by singing, “When we looked at the stars/In the …

Facebook to Launch Clubhouse-Like Drop-In Audio Chat Rooms

Facebook has announced a drop-in audio chat platform is in the works. “Live Audio Rooms” as it will be called, will compete directly with the increasingly-popular and notoriously exclusive Clubhouse app. For those unfamiliar with Clubhouse or stuck on its waiting list, Clubhouse is an invite-based social media network that allows users to listen in …

deadmau5 and Richie Hawtin Launch PIXELYNX to Bridge the Gap Between Gaming, Digital Collectibles and Virtual Worlds

PIXELYNX is the latest creation from legendary electronic music artists deadmau5 and Richie Hawtin. Their aim with the new venture is to bring three of the most profitable and enthusiastic sectors of entertainment today together: digital collectibles, gaming, and virtual worlds. The company has been in the making over the past six months, and deadmau5, Hawtin, Ben …

Richie Hawtin, deadmau5 launch digital collectibles gaming venture

by: Ariel King Apr 15, 2021 Richie Hawtin and deadmau5 will be launching a new gaming venture with Ben Turner, Dean Wilson and Inder Phull. The company, called Pixelynx, will create a bridge between digital collectibles, gaming, and virtual worlds. deadmau5 said in a statement that, “What Pixelynx is offering goes beyond a ‘let’s dip …

Mark Ronson docuseries ‘Watch the Sound’ to launch on Apple TV+

Mark Ronson is set to host a new docuseries for Apple TV+, titled Watch the Sound with Mark Ronson. The six-part show will examine “sound creation and the revolutionary technology that has shaped music as we know it”, according to a press release. Watch the Sound hails from Oscar-winning producer Morgan Neville, and will debut on …