DJ Culture
Transitioning DJ Sets to Live Electronic Shows
Developing a live electronic music show is one of the most complex steps an artist can take. The latest AFEM Industry Insider podcast brings together four practitioners working at the sharp end of liv
Adam Sellouk And OMRI. Bring NEVVE Into The Center On “Activate”
Adam Sellouk and OMRI.’s “Activate” feels like the kind of record that was made for the exact few minutes in a set when the room is already moving and the next track has to sharpen the whole thing without overdoing it. There is a rolling groove underneath it, a lot of tension sitting in the [...] Re
Riordan Brings His Hot Creations Debut Back To The Club On The Funk EP
Riordan’s The Funk EP feels like the kind of two-tracker that comes from being out in rooms enough to know what actually gets a reaction. There is no big concept to dress up here, and that is probably why the EP feels so direct. “Feel The Funk” and “WGTF?” are made for DJs, built around [...] Read M
SOUNDBOKS Cuts 20% Off Its Speaker And Party Light For Memorial Day
SOUNDBOKS is running a Memorial Day deal that makes a lot of sense if you are already thinking about summer parties, backyard sessions, tailgates, beach days, or any kind of outdoor setup where a normal Bluetooth speaker starts feeling small fast. From now through June 5, SOUNDBOKS is offering 20% o
Stability AI’s Julian Parker, a key researcher behind Stable Audio, joins Spotify’s ‘artist-first AI’ team – days after streamer’s landmark UMG remix deal
Parker's announcement of the move arrived less than 24 hours after Spotify and Universal Music Group unveiled landmark licensing agreements for AI-powered covers and remixes Source
American Music Awards 2026 Livestream Details Released
With special appearances by BTS and performances by KATSEYE, Karol G, Billy Idol and others, AMAs is set to air live on Monday (May 25).
American Music Awards 2026 Livestream: Here’s Where to Watch the Ceremony Online for Free
With special appearances by BTS and performances by KATSEYE, Karol G, Billy Idol and others, AMAs is set to air live on Monday (May 25).
Sounds Market Facilitates Second-Hand Trading for Musicians and DJs
Sounds Market was born by the end of 2017 in Barcelona, and was founded by three music-passionate entrepreneurs (Guillem, Jordi and Pau) with the goal of becoming a referent platform for the musicians
TRNSMT Festival Adds New Acts and Teases Secret Set
The K's, Caity Baser, Girl Group and more have joined the line-up
TRNSMT 2026 teases “very special secret set” as full stage splits revealed with new acts
The K's, Caity Baser, Girl Group and more have joined the line-up
Engagement Analysis: SPFDJ Records 25% Growth Spike in Digital Following
SPFDJ has recorded a 25% surge in Spotify followers, reaching a current total of 2,893. This significant growth rate reflects a sharp increase in audience engagement and digital visibility.
Udio’s licensed AI music app will be called Starstruck, with four creation modes for fans (Report)
Starstruck will offer four modes for users to interact with music from opted-in artists and songwriters: Cover, Reimagine, Remix and Create. Source
Warner Music partners with GZ Media to show unsold vinyl records can be recycled without compromising sound
The pilot processed approximately 10,000 unsold records sourced across multiple artists, titles, and pressing plants. Source
Drake ties Taylor Swift for most Billboard 200 No. 1 albums among solo acts and sets new ARIA chart record with triple drop
"Iceman" debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 on May 30, giving the rapper his 15th chart-topper and matching Taylor Swift's tally among solo acts. Source
Watch Lola Young give James Blake collab ‘From Down Here’ live debut at Radio 1’s Big Weekend
She previously told NME that Blake "heavily inspired" her, and went on to join the musician for 'Make Something Up' during his set
“By using Sellotape I could make it play two preset rhythms at the same time, creating cool beats”: 50 years ago this summer, Jean-Michel Jarre began making the album that took electronic music global
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Watch Lola Young give James Blake collab ‘From Down Here’ live debut at Radio 1’s Big Weekend
She previously told NME that Blake "heavily inspired" her, and went on to join the musician for 'Make Something Up' during his set
“Claypool Gold Tour” Kickoff Show Spotlights Primus, Claypool Lennon Delirium, and Frog Brigade: Video + Setlist
All three of the singer-bassist's bands get the spotlight on this unique outing. “Claypool Gold Tour” Kickoff Show Spotlights Primus, Claypool Lennon Delirium, and Frog Brigade: Video + Setlist Spence
Drake Sets ARIA Chart Record
Drizzy becomes the first artist to enter the top 10 with three new albums in the same frame since the ARIA Charts were first published in 1983.
Drake Sets ARIA Chart Record
Drizzy becomes the first artist to enter the top 10 with three new albums in the same frame since the ARIA Charts were first published in 1983.