Bob Moses and Hayden James brought the best of both worlds on “Do You Want Me,” their effortless, debut collaboration. Released a few months ago, it’s a shimmering summer anthem where yearning vocals from Bob Moses soar above a soundscape sprinkled with dance-pop elements à la Hayden James. The track is a billet-doux not only to …
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Nitefreak, &friends make Tomorrowland Music debut with “Ike Onu”
by: Cameron DeFaria Oct 14, 2023 African producer Nitefreak has officially released “Ike Onu,” a joint work featuring key vocal collaborator Phina Asa and Afro-house collective &friends. Marking the Zimbabwe native’s debut single under Tomorrowland’s record imprint, “Ike Onu,” meaning “Stronger Together” in the native African language of lgbo, is a smooth and soulful addition …
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Nicki Minaj drops confident new track ‘Bahm Bahm’
Nicki Minaj has dropped a surprise new song, ‘Bahm Bahm’. The track was uploaded exclusively to Minaj’s website and features the rapper on characteristically sassy form, on which she declares: “There I go again, kickin’ some dumb flow,” before she raps in the chorus: “They say my price ridiculous / I don’t like them bitches …
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Ternion Sound Break the Illusion With Genre-Bending Album, "Digital Artifice"
Despite what its title might initially suggest, Ternion Sound’s Digital Artifice is anything but disingenuous. In fact, the bass music trio have been open about their debut album being the most challenging work of their career thus far. Though it may have been an extensive labor of love, Ternion Sound’s efforts to evolve their sonic signature …
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Electronic Duo Democratizes Ownership of Music Video, Gives All Future YouTube Earnings to Fans
In a bold stride towards reshaping industry norms, Simon Haehnel and Tobias Müller of the dance music duo Andhim have entrusted the ownership of their new music video within the hands of their fans via Talentir. Talentir is a novel platform democratizing YouTube video rights ownership, and the move by Andhim marks a significant step towards ushering in …
Taylor Swift’s Eras tour to become the most lucrative in history
Taylor Swift’s Eras tour is set to become the most lucrative tour in music history. The stadium-filling shows, which kicked off in March and are set to run until late 2024, are projected to raise a total of $5.7 billion, which would be enough to send everybody in the US $20. The estimate, cited by the …
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Netflix study says nearly half will cancel subscription if prices increase
A new study has found nearly half of Netflix‘s users would cancel their subscription entirely if they increased the price of their ad-free tier. The news follows from the streaming platform’s recent announcement that they were raising the price of their ad-free tier once the SAG strike ends. It was not clear how much prices …
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Spotify Shares Guide for Artists to "Get the Most Out of" 2023 Wrapped Campaign
Think you’re ready for 2023’s Spotify Wrapped? Think again. This year, Spotify has put together a checklist for artists to capitalize on the streaming giant’s yearly deep dive into what we’ve all been listening to. If you’re not an artist, the guide functions as a nod to what you should expect come Spotify Wrapped season. …
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Dillon Francis Announces New Album, Drops Festival-Ready Single "I'm My Only Friend"
Dillon Francis has formally announced the release date of This Mixtape Is Fire TOO, fanning the flames of the long-awaited follow-up to 2015’s fan-favorite predecessor, This Mixtape is Fire. The album is officially dropping on December 1st via Astralwerks. In addition to the announcement, Francis also released a new single, “I’m My Only Way.” The track is yet another dance anthem …
The Beatport Group announces awardees of second annual Diversity + Parity Fund – Dancing Astronaut
by: Rachel Narozniak Oct 13, 2023 The Beatport Group has announced the recipients of its second annual Diversity + Parity Fund, designed to support organizations that focus on underrepresented groups and promote diversity within the music industry. Grant awards totaling $150,000 will be distributed to this year’s awardees, Change The Beat, Last Night A DJ …