New invention beams music directly into your head, no need for headphones

A new device has been invented that can beam music into your head without any need for headphones. As reported by the Associated Press, Noveto Systems has invented a device called a ‘SoundBeamer’ which reportedly works by creating a “sound bubble” for the user with music from an album, movie or video game. The device …

How Miami duo boiish is Conquering Underrepresentation in Electronic Music [Interview]

For years now, HE.SHE.THEY has been hosting its own parties around the globe with a goal to promote inclusivity, but in late 2019, they announced their debut as a label. Last month, they announced the signing of boiish, the promising Miami duo steadily impressing throughout 2020. boiish burst onto the scene this year as one …

Drake expects people to ‘hate on’ forthcoming LP, says its ‘music to evolve to’

by: Rachel Narozniak Nov 13, 2020 Call him 6 God, Champagne Papi, a realist. No stranger to industry critique, Drake doesn’t don rose colored glasses when it comes to the reception of his music, as he indicated in a recent Instagram exchange with a fan who praised his 2016 LP, Views. Featured image: @draketeamdrizzy/Instagram Views, home to the …

Big money music deals could ramp up significantly in reaction to new Biden administration – Dancing Astronaut

by: Sami Weisband Nov 13, 2020 While President-elect Joe Biden‘s victory is expected to supply the music industry—as well as all other artistically-inclined ventures—with a multitude of positive changes, artists find that there is one major downside to the new administration: capital gains tax. When selling songs or music catalog to a company, artists must …

Julian Jordan Talks New Producer Pack, Making Music, and Surviving Quarantine [Interview]

We sometimes forget in music that a lot of artists follow a career arc. There’s always going to be artists who storm up the charts with a monster hit, but for the most part, the industry is made up of people who have put in the time and the work to develop their craft. Julian …

German courts rule techno is officially considered music in landmark decision for clubs – Dancing Astronaut

by: Farrell Sweeney Nov 12, 2020 German clubs will now be taxed at the same rate as traditional concert venues in a new ruling by Germany’s federal fiscal court BFH—a major win for the clubbing industry. The court agreed with plaintiffs, including Berlin’s legendary Berghain club, that they should not have to pay the standard …

EDM Reacts to Death of Influential New York Music Producer DJ Spinbad

DJ Spinbad, an influential New York music producer and emcee, has died at the age of 46. A fixture on New York’s popular Z100 syndicated radio show, DJ Spinbad was a prominent figure in New York’s hip-hop and electronic music scenes. He has released two albums—2001’s Underground Airplay Version 1.0 and 2004’s compilation record MIC Media 2004: …

Top 5 Dance Music Tracks You Need to Play at Your Wedding

For many, their wedding day is one of the most special moments of their lives. Of course, one of the main and arguably most fun components of the big day is the reception. To make sure you are prepared to throw down an epic wedding setlist, we’ve compiled the top five dance music songs that …

Efficacy report on COVID-19 vaccine candidate catalyzes stock jumps for Live Nation, other live music companies – Dancing Astronaut

by: Sami Weisband Nov 11, 2020 Stocks for live music companies such as Live Nation immediately increased following Pfizer and BioNTech’s November 9 announcement that their co-developed COVID-19 vaccine was more than 90 percent effective in preventing COVID-19 in patients without prior SARS-CoV-2 infection. Specifically, Live Nation’s stock rose by 20.8% ($67.73); Madison Square Garden …

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 …