In a letter to Spotify CEO Daniel Ek, a group of concerned musicians have expressed concern over one of the streaming giant’s technological patents. The patent in question allows for the “identification of taste attributes from an audio signal.” In other words, the patent would allow Spotify to develop a speech-recognition function which would shape …
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Researchers find “no sign” of increased coronavirus infections after Spain test gig
“We hope that from now on, after these excellent results, the world of culture will be listened to as it deserves to be,” Love Of Lesbian tweeted after the gig. A similar test event will take place in the UK this Sunday (May 2), with Blossoms, The Lathums and Zuzu set to play to 5,000 …
Martin Garrix, Maejor sign AREA21 to Disney’s Hollywood Records, reschedule album
by: Ross Goldenberg Apr 21, 2021 Martin Garrix and Maejor are formally attaching AREA21 to a major label in tandem with STMPD RCRDS, with the announcement that their alias has now joined Disney Music Group’s Hollywood Records. The news, confirmed in a press release from STMPD RCRDS, comes together with an updated timetable that the duo’s presently …
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Paul McCartney, Kate Bush and more sign letter calling on Boris Johnson to fix streaming economy
Some of the UK’s biggest musical stars have signed a new open letter to Prime Minister Boris Johnson calling for a reform to the streaming economy – see it in full below. The letter, from the Musicians’ Union in association with the Ivors Academy and the #BrokenRecord campaign, says that the law around streaming revenues …
Swedish House Mafia Sign with Sal Slaiby, Manager to The Weeknd, Doja Cat & More
Swedish House Mafia has signed with XO CEO Wassim “Sal” Slaiby, also manager to The Weeknd, Doja Cat, French Montana, Bebe Rexha and Ty Dolla $ign. As Billboard reports, Sal will manage the EDM supergroup consisting of Axwell, Steve Angello and Sebastian Ingrosso moving forward as they continue to make their comeback. MORE: Swedish House Mafia Back …
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Deap Vally announce new ‘American Cockroach’ EP with single ‘Give Me A Sign’
Deap Vally have announced details of their second EP of 2021 – listen to new single ‘Give Me A Sign’. The new track is the first preview of a four-track collection called ‘American Cockroach’, which lands on June 18 via Cooking Vinyl and follows the duo’s ‘Digital Dream’ EP from February. As with ‘Digital Dream’, …
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Swedish House Mafia sign with The Weeknd’s manager Sal Slaiby – Dancing Astronaut
by: Ross Goldenberg Apr 6, 2021 After parting ways with both Columbia Records and now-ex manager Ron Laffitte at the beginning of March, Swedish House Mafia have now filled the latter role, signing with Wassim “Sal” Slaiby, according to a report from Billboard. Slaiby now serves as the Swedes’ third manager in the last decade-plus, …
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Sign the Petition to Recognize “Drum & Bass Day” as an Official Holiday
There’s a petition to recognize Drum & Bass Day as an official holiday in the UK and around the world. The petition calls on DnB’s loyal and dedicated following of fans, DJs, MCs and producers to unite and recognize the date of Drum & Bass Day as 17/4 (April 17th). Being that the vast majority …
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UKF, Hospitality, and more sign petition for Drum ‘n’ Bass Day
by: Rugby Scruggs Mar 2, 2021 Born from the UK’s 1990’s jungle scene, drum ‘n’ bass has become a staple of the global bass music scene in the last three decades. From the tantalizing, almost relaxing sounds of liquid to the more energized sounds of jump up, drum ‘n’ bass sounds have successfully permeated DJ …
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Sign the Petition to Declare April 17th “Drum & Bass Day”
Since the early 1990s, drum & bass has been a staple in the world of electronic music. Nearly three decades in, the genre has spread from the United Kingdom throughout the world and continues to innovate and impress with its intricate sound design, crushing low-end energy, heart-wrenching melodies, and danceable grooves. With such a diverse …
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