Contact Music Festival Showcases EDM's Rise In Vancouver With Subtronics, Above & Beyond, The Chainsmokers and More

BC Place will serve as a host stadium for the 2026 World Cup, but 2022 marked the year that Vancouverites reconnected with a Winter tradition after years without Contact. Contact Music Festival returned to the city on Dec 29th and 30th after a three-year absence, predating COVID lockdowns. The event’s organizers made a point to …

MitchDiSinga’s Unique Sound Shines on Latest Release “Hoisted”

With a unique sound that sets him apart from the rest, MitchDiSinga is quickly becoming a force to be reckoned with in the reggae scene. His latest release, “Hoisted,” is a testament to his talents as a vocalist and songwriter. Produced by the renowned Richard & Carol Rowe for RawVue Music, this track blends MitchDiSinga’s …

Epik High’s Tablo confirms new solo album and RM feature

Epik High frontman Tablo has confirmed that a fresh collaboration with BTS leader RM is “in the pipeline” as part of his upcoming second solo album. The veteran Korean-Canadian musician recently sat down for an interview with Rolling Stone, during which he confirmed that a brand-new collaboration with RM is currently underway. Tablo and RM most …

Tomorrowland drops lineup with more than 600 names performing this summer

The 17th annual Tomorrowland in Boom, Belgium is upon us. As in years past, the European festival dropped their lineup all at once, in simple A-Z order, leading to a lineup flyer that you’ll need a magnifying glass to read but you’ll love every line. Set to welcome more than 600 of the world’s best …

The Jetty Jingle: A Holiday Hit with a Purpose

California Artist yungrobgoincrazy, whose real name is Robert A. Ellis IV, has just released a new holiday hit “The Jetty Jingle,” a comedic spin on the classic Christmas tune “Santa is Coming to Town.” The song, produced by @tagbeatz and engineered by @cubboom, is not only a playful and entertaining addition to the holiday music …

Bleu Clair Drops Electrifying Disco House Single, “Step Into It”

We’ve been excited to see all that Bleu Clair will deliver this year. Only days before his November 2022 EDC Orlando performance, Bleu Clair dropped his final release of the year with New Age of House EP, which typifies a year packed with millions of streams, many tour dates, and festival bookings. The well-received EP …

Daft Punk’s Thomas Bangalter shares ‘L’Accouchement’, first song from forthcoming solo album

Daft Punk‘s Thomas Bangalter has shared the first track from his forthcoming solo album, ‘Mythologies’. The sprawling ‘L’Accouchement’ is the 10th of 23 pieces that make up the orchestral ‘Mythologies’. The 90-minute album was originally commissioned by choreographer and Ballet Preljocaj founder Angelin Preljocaj for a ballet of the same name. The score was performed …

Kanye West’s presidential campaign reportedly paid over $40k to Milo Yiannopoulos

Kanye West‘s presidential campaign has reportedly paid over $40,000 (£32,432) to former campaign manager Milo Yiannopoulos. TMZ had reportedly obtained FEC filings – financial reports candidates running for federal offices such as the presidency are required to register – which reveal West’s expenses for his 2024 bid for the White House [via HotNewHipHop]. According to …

After 10 years, HARD Summer announces grand return to Los Angeles county for 15th anniversary event

Since its debut edition in 2008, HARD Summer has become a staple of the Southern California festival scene. After many years at LA State Historic Park, it moved to Whittier Narrows in 2014, then the Pomona Fairplex in 2015, then the Fontana Speedway, one year at Glen Helen, and has had its past couple years …

Google's Freakish AI Text-to-Music Program Is the Most Advanced of Its Kind

Big Tech’s battle over the future of artificial intelligence is heating up. Amid the explosive hype surrounding Open AI’s ChatGPT, which recently secured a staggering $10 billion investment from Microsoft, a new academic paper has illuminated Google is harboring some equally impressive generative AI-based technology. The tool is called MusicLM, and like ChatGPT, it’s a …