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Joe Rogan Claims Two Former Presidents Reached Out to Spotify Over His COVID Commentary

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Joe Rogan claims that two unnamed former presidents contacted Spotify regarding his COVID commentary on ‘The Joe Rogan Experience’ podcast.
The disclosure came amid ongoing debates about misinformation and content moderation on major media platforms. Spotify faced significant backlash for hosting Joe Rogan’s podcast, which critics accused of spreading misinformation about the pandemic. Musician Neil Young protested by removing his music from Spotify, citing Joe Rogan’s remarks about COVID-19 as the reason.
“Suddenly I hear that Neil Young wants me off Spotify. I was like ‘What the heck is happening? This is absurd,’” the comedian and podcast host said at the time. Rogan recently claimed that Spotify also received calls from two former presidents expressing concern over the content on his weekly podcast.
Rogan criticized mainstream media outlets for their coverage of his podcast, especially him discussing the use of ivermectin in his own COVID-19 treatment regimen. Rogan dismissed media reports that labeled the drug as ‘horse dewormer’ and said it was essential in his recovery from the COVID Delta variant. Rogan then criticized the media as corrupt and profit-driven.
Despite the COVID controversy, the attention on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast had a Streisand effect. His JRE podcast gained two million new subscribers within a month. He also argued that many listeners found his approach reasonable and ‘humble,’ since he was asking questions rather than ‘regurgitating mainstream narratives.’
Spotify responded to the backlash, with CEO Daniel Ek stating that his company would not alter its policies based on pressure from media frenzy. Despite that, Spotify did remove several episodes of the JRE podcast from its streaming platform—which Digital Music News cataloged at the time. Rogan has not revealed which former presidents contacted the media company—but that hasn’t stopped speculation from circulating online. The JRE podcast remains the most popular podcast available on Spotify to this day, despite the early controversy.
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EXIT Festival To Leave Serbia In Solidarity With Student Protestors

EXIT Festival has announced that its upcoming 2025 edition will be the last in its lifelong home of Serbia, after facing political backlash for supporting student-led protests happening across the country.
Following the conclusion of this year’s festival, which returns to the Petrovaradin Fortress in Novi Sad for its 25th anniversary this July 10-13, organizers confirmed on social media that they will look for a new home for EXIT outside of Serbia, whose government they claim has attempted to abolish “our right to freedom of thought and speech,” according to a festival statement translated from Serbian.
Last year, EXIT Festival backed students across Serbia who have been protesting political corruption in the country and demanding an investigation into a roof collapse at Novi Sad train station that killed 16 people in November 2024.
According to their statement, the move was a no-brainer for the EXIT team, which launched the festival in 2000 as part of a peaceful student movement to remove the oppressive former Serbian president, Slobodan Miloơević. 
Now, organizers say they’ve been hit with retaliatory measures from the current Serbian government, a recent tactic from president Aleksander Vučic, who has also reportedly targeted actors, TV hosts, and other influential groups.
These government measures include cutting off all of EXIT’s public funding, “without which in the limited Serbian economic framework it is not possible to realize a festival of the size and reputation of EXIT in the long term,” festival organizers wrote.
“If this is the last EXIT at the Fortress, let it be unforgettable,” they continued. “Make it our strongest yet. A festival that is remembered not for its end, but for its unity. By love. For freedom!”
EXIT Festival returns to Novi Sad next month with performances from Eric Prydz, Boris Brejcha, DJ Snake, Sara Landry, Solomun, Nina Kraviz, The Prodigy, Tiësto, and many more. For more information, visit exitfest.org.

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EXIT Festival To Leave Serbia In Solidarity With Student Protestors

EXIT Festival has announced that its upcoming 2025 edition will be the last in its lifelong home of Serbia, after facing political backlash for supporting student-led protests happening across the country.
Following the conclusion of this year’s festival, which returns to the Petrovaradin Fortress in Novi Sad for its 25th anniversary this July 10-13, organizers confirmed on social media that they will look for a new home for EXIT outside of Serbia, whose government they claim has attempted to abolish “our right to freedom of thought and speech,” according to a festival statement translated from Serbian.
Last year, EXIT Festival backed students across Serbia who have been protesting political corruption in the country and demanding an investigation into a roof collapse at Novi Sad train station that killed 16 people in November 2024.
According to their statement, the move was a no-brainer for the EXIT team, which launched the festival in 2000 as part of a peaceful student movement to remove the oppressive former Serbian president, Slobodan Miloơević. 
Now, organizers say they’ve been hit with retaliatory measures from the current Serbian government, a recent tactic from president Aleksander Vučic, who has also reportedly targeted actors, TV hosts, and other influential groups.
These government measures include cutting off all of EXIT’s public funding, “without which in the limited Serbian economic framework it is not possible to realize a festival of the size and reputation of EXIT in the long term,” festival organizers wrote.
“If this is the last EXIT at the Fortress, let it be unforgettable,” they continued. “Make it our strongest yet. A festival that is remembered not for its end, but for its unity. By love. For freedom!”
EXIT Festival returns to Novi Sad next month with performances from Eric Prydz, Boris Brejcha, DJ Snake, Sara Landry, Solomun, Nina Kraviz, The Prodigy, Tiësto, and many more. For more information, visit exitfest.org.

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Disco Lines, Flosstradamus, and Of The Trees to headline GRIDLIFE Summer Apex Music & Motorsports Festival 2025

After a triumphant debut in 2024 that drew nearly 16,000 fans, GRIDLIFE Summer Apex Music & Motorsports Festival returns to Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, from Friday, July 25 to Sunday, July 27, 2025, now expanded into a three-day event that blends high-octane racing with two days of boundary-pushing music performances for the ultimate ‘Speed Meets Sound’ experience.
For its highly anticipated second edition, the festival’s music lineup brings an exciting mix of fan favorites and festival debuts. Friday night kicks off with a headlining set from longtime GRIDLIFE favorite Flosstradamus, marking his fourth appearance at the event since his surprise B2B set with Willy Joy at the very first GRIDLIFE in 2014. Saturday will feature festival debuts from Disco Lines and Of The Trees, both taking over the NOS Energy Main Stage for their first-ever GRIDLIFE performances.
Other weekend highlights include the return of GRIDLIFE veterans like Chicago-based, boundary-pushing producer COFRESI, and rising bass acts Able Grey and Aspen. The lineup also welcomes a debut from genre-bending producer Jon Casey, and a special Laserwoods Afterparty hidden in the forest on Saturday night, headlined by Sydney-born bass powerhouse Sippy and dark bass beatmaker Nikita, The Wicked.
Taking place once again at the legendary Wisconsin track, the 2025 event expands to a three-day format with bigger production, two days of music across multiple stages, and a sold-out lineup of drivers competing in TrackBattle Time Attack, GLTC, GLGT, Rush, as well as Drift exhibitions, and more. This year also includes the NOS Energy Main Stage, promising an electrifying experience for music fans. Complementing the on-track action, the Samsung + Logitech Arcade Zone brings the adrenaline indoors with esports sim racing, vintage arcade games, and interactive entertainment.
Car culture remains the heartbeat of GRIDLIFE Summer Apex, with over 300 registered drivers and curated car corrals scattered throughout the venue—including GRIDLIFE Motoring Meet presented by FCP Euro, the Hyundai N Club Corral, Subimods Subaru Corral, and the Low End Garage’s Porsche Corral. Fans can expect GRIDLIFE’s signature car shows and open drift sessions alongside a packed schedule of racing and exhibition events throughout the weekend, making the 2025 edition a fully immersive motorsport and music festival experience.
Known for its immersive campsites and one-of-a-kind setting, Road America continues to prove itself as one of the most magical motorsport facilities in the world. From music pop-ups and curated vendor villages to heart-pounding race action and late-night parties, GRIDLIFE Summer Apex 2025 is where car culture and festival culture collide.
GRIDLIFE Summer Apex’s 2025 lineup announcement comes on the heels of GRIDLIFE Midwest’s successful 12th edition, where over 16,000 attendees and 204 total drivers gathered at Gingerman Raceway in South Haven, Michigan to indulge in the premier ‘Speed Meets Sound’ experience. 
The 2025 edition of the ‘Music Festival At High Speed’ combined its industry-leading, on-track motorsports competition, freestyle open drift sessions and high-caliber car show with top-drawer festival production and two nights of smashing performances, headlined by Chicago trio Levity, dubstep/heavy metal virtuoso Sullivan King, versatile party starter Dr. Fresch, and GUD VIBRATIONS label boss NGHTMRE. 
Before gracing the stage with his electrifying set at GRIDLIFE Midwest, Dr. Fresch embarked on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure in a ride-along with 2024 G1GP ChampionGrant Anderson. Amidst the roar of engines and billowing smoke, the illustrious drifter and renowned producer/DJ shared an unforgettable trip, thrilling fans as this exhilarating journey was captured in stunning detail.
Throughout the weekend, the festival’s main stage packed other talented performers such as such as dubstep queen LAYZ, versatile trap artist Rossy, LA-based speed house act CHYL, experimental bass maestro Super Future, melodic bass wizard Dennett, and Atlanta-based bass artist OkayJake.
o go alongside its riveting car showcases and electrifying performances, GRIDLIFE Midwest 2025 introduced some new wrinkles for its 12th annual edition. Firstly, the festival moved its grounds over to the affectionately named ‘Festival Hill,’ which allowed for the larger ‘NOS Energy Main Stage’ and a bevy of additional vendors. Additionally, the Trackside Disco Stage (GRIDLIFE Midwest’s silent disco tent) also moved over to Festival Hill, providing shade during the day for track viewing and a larger space for late-night silent disco fun. On Friday night, Levity, Dr. Fresch, OkayJake and Super Future all played surprise sets at the Trackside Disco Stage to continue the energy once the main stage closed for the evening. 
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Alabama Ascending!—Breakaway Music Festival Debuts Alabama Edition with Headliners The Chainsmokers, Kaskade, Slander, and DJ Diesel (Shaquille O’Neal)

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Breakaway Music Festival gears up to debut their first Alabama edition with headliners The Chainsmokers, Kaskade, Slander, and DJ Diesel (AKA Shaq).
Breakaway Music Festival is debuting their first Breakaway Alabama festival, with 19 national touring acts and five local DJs performing across two nights at The Orion Amphitheater & Apollo Park on October 3 and 4. Two-day general admission, VIP, and Ultimate VIP go on sale this Friday, June 13.
Breakaway Alabama will feature performances by Avello, Brandi Cyrus, DJ Diesel (Shaquille O’Neal), Dr. Fresch, Snakehips, The Chainsmokers, Twinsick, and Will Sass, as well as local DJs 2Checks, Lykwid, MACDIZZY, Mollywater, and Rocco. Bobby Hendrickson of social media’s @DJLoversClub will host.
In addition to stellar lineups, Breakaway aims to elevate the festival experience with The Launch Pad presented by White Claw Surge and a Silent Disco featuring local artists and onsite experiences. Sponsors for Breakaway Alabama include CELSIUS, CELSIUS HYDRATION, White Claw, Señorita, Jose Cuervo: Devil’s Reserve, BeatBox, Cash App, Starry, MCoBeauty, Jimmy John’s, Loose Lucy’s, Hiyo, Geek Bar, Resistol, goodr, Velveeta, and END Overdose. These brand partners will host activations, branded bars, and more engaging opportunities to add to the fan experience.
Earlier this year, Breakaway Music Festival revealed bringing its dynamic mix of music, culture, and community to six new markets, including Dallas, Phoenix, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Huntsville, and soon to be announced in Northern California—totaling 12 festivals. Since its founding, Breakaway has become the fastest-growing independent music brand, selling hundreds of thousands of tickets annually.
Breakaway’s success and upcoming Alabama installment is a breath of fresh air at a time when festivals are getting iced en masse. Morgan Wallen’s Alabama festival, Sand in my Boots, also kicked off last month in Gulf Shores, with appearances from Wallen, Post Malone, Brooks & Dunn, and Hardy. Around 100,000 people attended that festival overall, with an average of 40,000 attendees for each day.
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Beyerdynamic Sold to Cosonic Intelligent Technologies in $141M Deal

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Beyerdynamic, the renowned German audio brand with 100 years of experience, has been sold for approximately $141 million. The buyer is Cosonic Intelligent Technologies, a Shenzen-based Chinese OEM specialist.
This landmark deal was finalized on June 5, 2025 and marks the end of Beyerdynamic’s family ownership—now the brand will be integrated into a global manufacturing group. Founded in 1924 and headquartered in Heilbronn, Germany, Beyerdynamic built a strong reputation for its high-fidelity headphones, microphones, and conferencing systems.
The brand is celebrated among audiophiles for products like the DT 770 and T1 headphones, known for their comfort, durability, and sound quality. This acquisition transfers control of Beyerdynamic’s limited partnership and its general partner along with shareholder loans amounting to €14 million to Cosonic.
Cosonic Intelligent Technologies, established in 2013, is primarily an OEM manufacturer producing headphones and audio components for major brands including Philips, JBL, Beats, Huawei and more. The company is fully owned by Jiahe Intelligent Technology, a publicly listed Chinese electronics firm. The acquisition represents a strategic move by Cosonic to transition from a behind-the-scenes supplier to owning a premium audio brand with a global presence and proprietary technologies—including Beyerdynamic’s Tesla magnetic drivers and high-fidelity wireless systems.
The deal also includes Beyerdynamic’s subsidiaries in the United States, China, and India—further expanding Cosonic’s international footprint. Cosonic aims to leverage Beyerdynamic’s established sales channels in Europe, the United States, and China to boost profit margins and enter the consumer-facing audio market directly.
Reactions to the deal have been mixed, with investors viewing the valuation (14x Beyerdynamic’s 2024 net profits) as high for a niche audio company. Meanwhile, audiophiles online have reacted negatively to the news, calling the brand ‘Chi-Fi’d’ and expressing apprehension about a possible decline in quality similar to other brands who have been acquired.
This acquisition marks a significant turning point for Beyerdynamic from a family-owned stewardship to corporate ownership. The audio industry will be watching closely to see how this historic brand evolves under Cosonic’s direction.
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Yamaha Closes Monster Shipment of Pianos to Peabody Institute

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Yamaha secures a landmark partnership with the Peabody Institute for the largest acquisition of premium pianos in the company’s history.
Yamaha has announced a significant partnership with the Peabody Institute at Johns Hopkins University, the oldest conservatory in America. This collaboration includes a record-breaking institutional sale of the Yamaha SX Series Pianos—the largest acquisition of premium pianos in the company’s history.
Renowned for its leadership in music education, the Peabody Institute selected the SX Series for its exceptional quality and craftsmanship. The partnership underscores Yamaha’s commitment to supporting higher education and fostering the next generation of musicians. This acquisition was facilitated by Authorized Yamaha Dealer Downtown Piano Works, recently named 2024 Institutional Dealer of the Year.
“We are thrilled to partner with the Peabody Institute by providing more than 16 of our SX Series Pianos, which offer unparalleled sound and durability,” said Amy Sorter, director of higher education solutions at Yamaha. “This sale is a testament to the quality and reliability of our instruments, and we look forward to supporting Peabody’s mission of excellence in music education.”
“We’re proud to upgrade our inventory with these new pianos,” noted Andrew Kipe, assistant dean of performance activities at the Peabody Institute. “In practice rooms and studios across campus, it’s important that we provide our student-artists with pianos of the same quality they’ll encounter in performances around the world. This donor-supported investment helps us achieve that goal and elevate the student experience.”
Peabody received its first shipment of Yamaha pianos in April, with full delivery expected by early fall. Yamaha has also made significant sales to other prestigious institutions, including UCLA, The Juilliard School, and Berklee College of Music. These sales show a growing preference for Yamaha pianos in higher education, providing a viable alternative to other well-known brands.
The company remains committed to helping people progress, express, and connect through music and sound, offering award-winning products across all musical journeys. These include pianos, brass instruments, woodwinds, strings, electronic keyboards, guitars, drums, professional and home audio equipment.
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Sign of the Times: Grammys Add New Country Category for 2026

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The Recording Academy has added a new Country category and rule amendments for the 68th annual Grammy Awards.
The 2026 Grammys will feature a new category, Best Traditional Country Album, and the return of an old category, Best Album Cover. Additionally, two existing categories will be consolidated—Best Recording Package and Best Boxed or Special Limited Edition Package—into a single category called Best Recording Package. Overall, there will be 95 total categories, the most since 2010.
The Recording Academy also announced key dates for the 68th annual Grammy Awards season, with the show date set for Sunday, February 1, 2026. The event will be broadcast live on CBS and will stream live and on demand on Paramount+. Notably, this will be the final Grammy telecast on CBS—home of the Grammys since 1973.
Beginning in 2027, the Grammys will be exclusively simulcast on ABC, Hulu, and Disney+. This is thanks to a new 10-year global deal announced in 2024 by Disney Entertainment co-chairman Dana Walden and Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. The Grammys aired on ABC in 1971 and 1972 in its first two years as a live telecast, before moving to CBS.
The existing Best Country Album category has been renamed Best Contemporary Country Album to make room for the new category, Best Traditional Country Album.
“Country music has evolved in a major way over the past decade, with traditional country experiencing a massive resurgence, growing in popularity and volume,” said Harvey Mason Jr. “Traditional country has a timeless, distinct sound that’s inspired generations of musicians throughout the years. It’s an important part of the country music story and deserves to be celebrated and recognized with intention.”
The rules for Best Traditional Country Album cover country recordings that “adhere to the more traditional sound structures of the country genre, including rhythm and singing style, lyrical content, as well as traditional country instrumentation such as acoustic guitar, steel guitar, fiddle, banjo, mandolin, piano, electric guitar, and live drums. It also includes sub-genres such as Western, Western Swing, and Outlaw Country.”
Meanwhile, the rules for the newly renamed Best Contemporary Country Album cover contemporary country music recordings which “utilize a stylistic intention, song structure, lyrical content, and/or musical presentation to create a sensibility that reflects the broad spectrum of contemporary country style and culture.” The goal is to recognize country music that “remains reminiscent and relevant to the legacy of country music’s culture, while also engaging in more contemporary music forms.”
Additionally, the Recording Academy has made changes to provide more recognition for composers and lyricists in classical categories. Composers and lyricists/librettists are now eligible for Grammy recognition alongside all other key creative personnel, including artists, producers, and engineers on winning albums.
The physical product eligibility requirement for Best Recording Package, Best Album Notes, and Best Historical Album has been expanded to better represent “today’s marketplace.” The change ensures that physical album packages sold directly to fans through an artist’s or label’s website are eligible for Grammy consideration.
Other changes announced include updated language around Best Progressive R&B Album, Best Dance Pop Recording, Best American Roots Performance/Song, and Best Regional Roots Music Album. Eligibility requirements for Best New Artist and Best Musical Theater Album have also been expanded.
The 68th Grammy Awards telecast kicks off on Sunday, February 1, 2026. Product eligibility period runs from August 31, 2024 to August 30, 2025. The media company registration period will run from July 7 to August 22, while the online entry period will be from July 16 to August 29. First round voting takes place between October 3 and October 15, while the nominations announcement will be on Friday, November 7. Final round voting takes place from December 12, 2025, through January 5, 2026.
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‘Nae Nae’ Rapper Silentó Sentenced to 30 Years Behind Bars Following ‘Murder of Cousin’

Silento has been sentenced to 30 years behind bars in connection with his cousin’s 2021 shooting death. Photo Credit: Emiliano Bar
Georgia-born rapper SilentĂł (real name Richard Hawk) has been sentenced to 30 years behind bars in connection with the 2021 shooting death of his cousin.
The office of Dekalb County DA Sherry Boston confirmed Silentó’s plea deal and sentence in a brief release. Per that source, the 27-year-old avoided a murder charge and “pleaded guilty but mentally ill” to counts including aggravated assault and voluntary manslaughter.
Taken into custody in February 2021, the “Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)” artist then received the aforesaid 30-year sentence. According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, siblings of the victim, Frederick Rooks, criticized the punishment as insufficient.
Nevertheless, even with credit for time served, this sentence is set to run past 2050. And while nobody wants to spend decades in prison, ample evidence suggests that the far-from-ideal situation is even worse for celebrities including Tory Lanez, R. Kelly, and now SilentĂł.
As for what brought about the turn of events – which, besides claiming the victim’s life, have seen Silentó throw his own life away – most local coverage is light on concrete details. Bearing in mind the plea’s mental illness component, however, the rapper’s then-publicist mentioned “a series of mental health illnesses” shortly after Silentó’s arrest.
“Please send my client Silentó some positive vibrations,” the statement reads in part. “Over the past several years, Ricky has been suffering immensely from a series of mental health illnesses. We will continue in his efforts of treatment, but we ask in the meantime the public uplift him and his family in immediate prayer and positive energy!!”
Regarding the crime itself, which followed multiple arrests on unrelated charges, police in January 2021 responded to an early morning report of a gunshot victim in a residential area.  
Rooks was pronounced dead at the scene, where police are said to have recovered 10 bullet casings. Per the DA’s office, security footage quickly linked Silentó’s vehicle to the crime, and family members told authorities the rapper had picked up Rooks in the same vehicle earlier that day.
From there, SilentĂł admitted to the crime; GPS tracking also linked him to the scene, and the above-noted casings matched a firearm in his possession when arrested, according to the release.
Between YouTube and Spotify, the original “Nae Nae” – a line of remixes followed – has racked up about 2.4 billion streams since releasing in 2015.
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Norwegian CMO TONO Passes $102 Million Revenue for 2024

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TONO, Norway’s collective management organization (CMO), has reached a historic milestone in 2024. The CMO has reported gross revenues exceeding NOK 1 billion ($102M) for the first time.
Based in Oslo and established in 1928, TONO operates as a non-profit entity owned and governed by composers, lyricists, and music publishers. It licenses the use of music across concerts, broadcasts, streaming services, and public performances—distributing royalties to more than 43,000 Norwegian members and millions of international rights holders.
In 2024, TONO’s gross revenues totaled NOK 1,021,279,039 ($102M) with a distributable result of NOK 848,797,071 ($85.3M) after statutory contributions and operating expenses. This matches the all-time high from 2023 and reflects robust licensing performance across multiple sectors.
CEO Karl Vestli highlighted this achievement as a testament to the enduring value of music and copyright in a rapidly evolving market, emphasizing the strength of collective licensing and the organization’s repertoire.
Growth Drivers for TONO — Concerts, International & Background Music
Significant growth was observed in several revenue streams:
Concerts and Live Events — Revenues rose by nearly NOK 20 million year-on-year, reaching NOK 131.4 million ($13.08M).
International Sources — Income from foreign sister societies increased to NOK 98.1 million ($9.7M).
Background Music — Continued its upward trajectory, totaling NOK 95.6 million ($9.54M).
While online revenues dipped slightly from the exceptional 2023 figure—previously boosted by historical settlements—the digital sector’s underlying growth remains strong. The internet continues to be the largest single income source, closely followed by TV and radio.
Strategic Investments in Technology
2024 saw TONO make substantial investments in digital infrastructure, data analytics, and reporting tools. These advancements aim to enhance accuracy, transparency, and efficiency for members, licensees, and partner societies worldwide. Vestli underscored the importance of future-proofing rights management systems to meet evolving industry needs.
Revenue Breakdown & International Distribution
Key licensing areas and their 2024 revenues include:
Online (Spotify, YouTube, Netflix, etc.) — NOK 286.9 million ($28.56M)
Broadcasting (TV & Radio) — NOK 259.5 million ($25.84M)
Concerts — NOK 131.4 million ($13.08M)
International — NOK 98.1 million ($9.76M)
TONO’s distributions reached major international societies including Sweden (STIM), the USA (Amra, ASCAP, BMI, SESAC), the UK (PRS, MCPS), Denmark (KODA), and Germay (GEMA) being the top five recipients. Notably, these figures reflect both direct and secondary uses licensed through Norwaco.
Younger members under 30 experienced the fastest growth in payouts, with a 10% increase over 2023. Recruitment remains strong, as evidenced by 42,000 new works registered and over 2,000 new members joining in 2024. High-earning members included Alan Walker, Rolf LĂžvland, Gaute Storaas, and Peder B. Helland, whose works span pop, film scores, and ambient music.
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Apple Music Introduces AI-Powered “Automix” Feature For Song Transitions

Apple Music has just rolled out an exciting new feature called “AutoMix”, designed to give your listening experience a fresh, continuous flow. This innovative tool uses artificial intelligence (AI) to smoothly blend and mix songs together, much like a professional DJ would.
AutoMix became available with the recent release of iOS 26, Apple’s latest operating system update. For Apple Music users, this means you can now enjoy “unique transitions” between songs, making your playlists feel more connected and dynamic. Instead of abrupt stops and starts, AutoMix helps one song fade expertly into the next, creating a more immersive sound journey.
While other music services, like Spotify, have offered similar features, such as “crossfade” for years, Apple states that AutoMix takes things to the next level. Spotify’s crossfade typically only blends the very beginning and end of tracks. AutoMix, however, goes deeper by using “time stretching” and “beat matching”, backed by the brand’s own AI model.
With features like this one being more and more common each time, we can only wonder if one day, just like in the productivity sector, humans will become practically useless in the field of the arts. Leaving existential dread aside, though, You can find out more about the new features introduced in Apple’s iOS 26, including Automix, by clicking here.
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‘Light Me Up’ – Adventure Club, Flight School, & RĂȘve

Experience the electrifying collaboration of a Canadian trio with ‘Light Me Up’. The track features the renowned talents of Adventure Club, Flight School, and the mesmerizing vocals of RĂȘve. Released on Palm Tree Records, this high-octane drum and bass anthem is sure to leave you captivated. Immerse yourself in this powerful fusion of melodic drum and bass and soaring pop vocals, and discover why this track is an absolute must-listen!
‘Light Me Up’
‘Light Me Up’ opens with an ethereal pad and sparse piano like chords, setting a moody, introspective tone. RĂȘve’s vocals enter almost immediately. They are clean, soulful, and vulnerable, creating an emotional connection right away. The lyrics express vulnerability and longing, gradually building anticipation for a release. It’s where Adventure Club’s signature energy and bass textures come in, evoking their early melodic dubstep roots but now modernized in a DnB context. A more dynamic rhythm underpins the second verse as RĂȘve continues to deliver heart driven vocals. You can feel Flight School’s influence in the precision of the build and the radio ready arrangement. The second drop expands the soundscape dramatically. It introduces the new synth layers and vocal chops that adds an extra layer of emotional depth. This moment is undeniably cathartic, striking a perfect balance between danceability and heartfelt expression.
As the track pulls back, the beat gradually fades and the synths winding down, leaving listeners with a lasting emotional resonance that lingers long after the music stops.
Artists Influence
‘Light Me Up’ blends melodic pop with fast, punchy drum & bass, creating a crossover appeal for both mainstream and EDM audiences. Adventure Club infuses the track with emotional heft and polished DnB drops reminiscent of their melodic dubstep roots with high BPM energy. Flight School adds modern, crisp DnB production and structure, giving the track its pacing and groove. RĂȘve’s powerhouse vocals adds the soul that grounds the entire experience. Overall ‘Light Me Up’ a high-octane collaboration that balances emotion and energy. It showcases the strengths of three standout Canadian acts across genres.
Hope you enjoy this tune and stay tuned to EDMTunes for all your latest dance music updates.
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Martin Garrix Reveals New Album, Eyes Early-2026 Release

Martin Garrix has confirmed he is working on a new album.
The Dutch EDM superstar revealed the full-length album, his first since 2022's heart-pounding Sentio LP, in an interview with the French Fun Radio station. "I'm working on an album so I'm very excited," he said.
When pressed for a timeline, Garrix indicated fans could expect the album in early 2026. "I think early next year," he said. "I'm trying to finish it before November [2025] basically, then the team has enough time for the lead-up." 
True to form, fans can also look forward to new material designed specifically for the high-energy environments of clubs and music festivals. Garrix said he recently completed mastering what he described as "a new, very aggressive club song."
"It's not a radio song," he noted before suggesting the track would be particularly effective at major festivals like Belgium's legendary Tomorrowland.
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In other Garrix news, he recently announced his debut at Red Rocks, the iconic open-air amphitheater in Colorado. The upcoming doubleheader, which he called "an absolute dream," is scheduled for October 23-24.
Garrix has also stayed busy on the music front, joining forces with Arijit Singh in March to release "Angels For Each Other," a track on which he sang for the first time in his career, before reuniting with the contemporary Hindi music superstar for "Weightless." He then teamed up with chart-topping pop artist Lauv for "MAD," which released in late May.
Garrix has not announced a title or release date of the album at the time of this writing.
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Sony Expands Access to 360 Virtual Mixing Environment Across Music, Film, TV, and Education

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Sony is expanding access to its 360 Virtual Mixing Environment, making it available across music, education, film, and television for the first time.
Sony’s audio division is significantly expanding access to its 360 Virtual Mixing Environment (360VME) technology, making it available to creators across music, education, film, and television for the first time. The spatial sound technology accurately replicates the acoustic environment of a professional studio using headphones, enabling creators to product studio-quality mixes anywhere.
Through strategic collaborations with industry leaders, including Custom House and GC Pro, and Advanced Systems Group (ASG), Sony is ensuring that 360VME is accessible to a wider range of audio professionals.
The technology is also being adopted by leading educational institutions, who are integrating 360VME into their curriculum, as well as by film and TV professionals who are using it to mix in immersive environments beyond traditional studios. This expanded access aims to redefine the standards of audio production, marking the first meaningful market availability of the product.
Sony’s 360VME uses personalized Head-Related Transfer Function (HRTF) data and proprietary binaural processing to recreate the acoustic field of a multi-speaker immersive studio in headphones. After a one-time studio measurement, 360VME reproduces the acoustic environment of the reference sound mixing studio in a pair of headphones with high precision.
The result is a portable, professional-grade monitoring environment that preserves spatial accuracy across platforms. Sound engineers and creators can therefore work on complex projects, such as object-based audio mixes for film, gaming, or music, with confidence in the fidelity of their mix, regardless of location.
Custom House and GC Pro’s flagship Hollywood store and the Nashville-based Custom House experience center are offering public access to Sony’s 360VME technology. Additionally, Custom House and CG Pro account managers and Custom House personnel nationwide offer on-site measurements at client facilities, allowing audio professionals to recreate their studio sound anywhere using compatible headphones, such as Sony’s MDR-MV1.
ASG, a leading provider of media and entertainment technology, will introduce 360VME to its post-production and studio clients. ASG will use its long history in film and television workflow design, which was recently expanded with its acquisition of Audio Intervisual Design, to bring this technology to its clients’ facilities.
“Sony audio is committed to pushing the boundaries of innovation in audio technology, and our partnerships with Guitar Center Pro and ASG mark an exciting milestone in making 360 Virtual Mixing Environment more accessible than ever,” said Masaki Oshima, Head of Personal Entertainment Business Unit, Sony Corporation. “With these collaborations, we are thrilled to set a new standard for the way immersive content is mixed and experienced, and look forward to seeing how creators bring this transformative technology to life.”
“Custom House and GC Pro are thrilled to introduce Sony’s groundbreaking 360VME technology to our industry,” shared Greg Glaser, VP of Artist Relations at Custom House. “This innovation will revolutionize how we experience and mix immersive content, delivering sound customized to each individual. We are proud to stand at the forefront of this cutting-edge technology and look forward to its transformative impact on the industry.”
“ASG has a mission to bring new technologies to the amazing creatives that make the films, TV, streaming, and music we see and hear every day,” stated Dave Van Hoy, President of Advanced Systems Group. “We are very excited to see how these industry professionals will use 360VME to up their game even further. That is our mission: to enable creativity by providing the best technology. We believe the 360VME experience will change the game for our clients.”
360VME will also play a powerful role in commercial music studios. Multiple locations of Shangri-La Studios in Los Angeles, including the iconic Malibu facility, will utilize 360VME technology for an upcoming project produced by Big.Ass.Kids. (BAK)—a music platform known for its collaborative, artist-first approach.
Sony audio is providing 360VME systems and compatible hardware to studios and creators participating in the third volume of the Pigeons & Planes See You Next Year compilation project. The project is a creative incubator-style initiative bringing together emerging artists, producers, and songwriters to collaborate on original music. This collaboration highlights a commitment to supporting a new generation of independent creators while also demonstrating how established commercial studios can expand their creative capabilities through the 360VME technology.
As 360VME becomes more widely accessible, it is poised to help reshape audio production standards and redefine the future of how sound is created, mixed, and experienced.
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Streaming, Merch, and Social Platform OpenWav Officially Launches: ‘We’re Giving Artists the Power to Monetize Their Superfans’

Indie-focused streaming, social, merch, ticketing, and superfan platform OpenWav has officially launched. Photo Credit: Aman Chaturvedi
Streaming, merch, ticketing, and superfan platform OpenWav has officially set sail with an eye on “redefining the future of independent music.”
The self-described “next-generation music platform built for indie artists” formally debuted at A2IM Indie Week in New York. Established and led by 88 Rising co-founder Jaeson Ma – fellow OpenWav co-founder Eric Tu serves as COO – OpenWav launched as OP3N some years back.
Initially zeroing in on blockchain and Web3 technology (albeit while also emphasizing its AI capabilities), OP3N scored a $10 million raise in 2021 before drawing support in 2023 from Warner Music and others in a $28 million Series A.
Back to the newly minted OpenWav, Wyclef Jean has signed on as chief music officer, with former Sony Music and Amazon Music exec Madeline Nelson aboard as a senior advisor. And as the company sees things, its all-in-one offering will help artists more effectively monetize and leverage their fanbases.
“In early testing,” the business spelled out, “artists generated five figures per week on OpenWav, exceeding what the vast majority of artists earn in a year from streaming.”
Of course, time will tell whether the app (now live on the Play Store and the App Store) catches on at scale and keeps the payout trend going.
At present, there’s definitely a lot happening on OpenWav, one component of which, complete with posts, likes, and comments, essentially functions as a traditional social platform. (In a contrast to traditional social platforms, though, users also have a readily available option of filtering artist posts as well as events by location.)
Regarding merch, OpenWav includes a custom-product “design studio” with mobile support and AI-powered image generation. Per the appropriate tool’s description, the company handles manufacturing and shipping on its end; a hoodie priced at $45 would deliver about $13 in profit to the seller, according to the same source.
Streaming-wise, the “tracks” tab seemingly defaults to video playback and looks not unlike a TikTok page; links to third-party DSPs such as Spotify are stationed atop profiles.
On the core superfan front, artists can charge a once-off fee for access to certain tracks/posts if so inclined. And OpenWav features a standalone private-chat section, presumably with monetization opportunities of its own, to boot.
In a statement, Jaeson Ma touted his platform as a means of fueling sustainable careers against the backdrop of paltry streaming payments and overcrowded social services.
“The music industry is broken,” the East West Ventures founder summed up. “Most artists can’t make a living off streams, and social media rewards clout, not connection. OpenWav was built to change that. We’re giving artists the power to monetize their superfans directly, own their audience, and finally build a real, sustainable career doing what they love. No middlemen. No gatekeepers. Just artists in full control.”
Elsewhere in the increasingly crowded superfan realm, Hybe’s Weverse is continuing to record user growth. And despite backing OpenWav, Warner Music Group is slowly but surely preparing to drop a different app geared towards diehard followers.
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Ben Hemsley Releases Debut 2025 Solo EP, ‘Angel / La Sirena’

Our boy is back with bangers just in time for the summer.
Mr Hemsley is back at last! After a monumental start to the year with the release of his ASOT Anthem ‘Is It Beautiful?’ alongside Armin van Buuren himself, Ben Hemsley went silent. Not because of anything bad, no, but instead he went full locked-in mode in the studio, while filling his schedule with gigs along the way, leading up to Summer 2025, for which he’s having shows all over the White Isle and related.
And just mere days ahead of the start of the season — and right on time for his initial Ibiza shows — Ben graced us with an excellent two-tracker. Released on his very own label bebĂ© recordings, the two songs he’s lifted ahead of this busy bracket by the Mediterranean are the mythical ‘Angel‘, and the evergreen ‘La Sirena‘.
‘Angel’
“It feels so good, come on and take me, it feels so good, I feel like an angel“. The lyrics don’t have any further complexity, but what they do to your brain in tandem with the rest of the elements is heavenly — or rather, angelical. In true Ben Hemsley style, this song is pure 90s nostalgia, updated to fit the surgical requirements of the current day sound design.
Hyped for months (I remember Ben sharing the track in the making months ago in his studio), the news of it finally being released was both surprising, and very pleasing. Now I can use it in my sets, and scream the lyrics our loud in the car. I’m not ashamed to admit I did that the other day, at 6 AM, like it was a Saturday night. Needless to say I got some weird looks, but ay, I was having fun.
‘La Sirena’
After such an iconic first track, whatever lay on the flipside had the bar set far too high. Or that’s what I thought at the beginning when giving this EP a full listen. But when ‘La Sirena’ came blasting through my speakers, I just understood it all. WHAT A TRACK. It follows the path of ‘Angel’ regarding its nostalgic sound, but it’s even more full of energy — somehow.
This one is full-on dancefloor vibes, and takes you to a higher place in terms of Trance. It’s not your usual fly-away, tear-inducing, trance-provoking Trance, but rather a much more energetic piece built to smash the club. I’m digging it! The pointy bassline and the hissy percussion accents do the entire song justice.
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Listen to Ben Hemsley‘s brand-new ‘Angel / La Sirena’, by hitting the ‘Play‘ button on the Spotify player below. Also, click here to support the release on your platform of choice. Be sure to follow our page to stay up to date on the latest news and views regarding our beloved Dance music industry.
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Silverworks Island: London’s Bold New Festival Destination Debuts This July

This summer, a brand new chapter in London’s cultural and musical legacy begins — Silverworks Island opens its gates in just one month, promising an unforgettable fusion of sound, style, and industrial grit. Nestled in the heart of East London’s Royal Docks, this open-air venue is set to become the capital’s newest home for genre-spanning electronic music festivals, brought to life by the creative minds at Broadwick Live.
An Urban Escape Like No Other
Located beside the shimmering waters of Royal Victoria Dock and backdropped by the cinematic silhouette of Millennium Mills, Silverworks Island blends London’s rich industrial history with cutting-edge live production. It’s a raw, electrifying environment designed to elevate your festival experience — a haven for music lovers ready to dance from day to dusk with views unlike anywhere else in the city.
With fast access via the Elizabeth Line and DLR, and even cable car views from Greenwich Peninsula, this is one of the most connected large-scale venues in London — just 30 minutes from Zone 1.
Four Massive Shows. Four Reasons to Go.
The inaugural month at Silverworks Island is packed with heavyweight takeovers and genre-defining artists:
JULY 5 — Michael Bibi’s ONE LIFE
London’s own Michael Bibi brings his ONE LIFE show home, headlining a lineup stacked with house royalty and deep groove specialists. Alongside Bibi, expect infectious sets from The Martinez Brothers, BLOND:ISH, Chris Stussy, Max Dean, Ben Sterling, SalomĂ© Le Chat, and more. One for the house heads, this date sets the tone for the summer.
JULY 6 — Worried About Henry
Bass invades Silverworks as Worried About Henry returns with three stages of pure DnB and dubstep. Highlights include Sub Focus’ Circular Sound showcase, a sundown performance from Hybrid Minds, and Hedex with his explosive new show My Home is The Rave. Add in Kings of the Rollers, K Motionz, Bru-C, and dozens more — this is the capital’s must-hit bass event of the season.
JULY 12 — Sonny Fodera x Capital Dance
House anthem king Sonny Fodera joins forces with Capital Dance for a groove-drenched day party featuring global icons MK, Armand Van Helden, and Flight Facilities. The bill is a house lover’s dream — Danny Howard, Jazzy, lau.ra, Majestic, Saffron Stone and more bring good vibes from start to finish.
JULY 13 — A State of Trance
Closing the first Silverworks season with pure emotion, A State of Trance returns to London. ASOT founder Armin van Buuren leads a euphoric lineup including John O’Callaghan, Cosmic Gate, MaRLo, Ben Nicky, and rising names like Ben Hemsley, Hannah Laing, and Matty Ralph. Expect soaring melodies, progressive power, and tech-trance intensity across multiple stages.
A New Era for East London Culture
Silverworks Island isn’t just a venue — it’s a vision. A cultural catalyst transforming East London’s waterfront into a vibrant hub for music, art, and community. It celebrates the city’s diversity and creative heartbeat while honoring its industrial soul.
From sunrise grooves to late-night drops, Silverworks is shaping the next generation of festival experiences. The future is here — and it’s dancing on the docks.
Tickets are selling fast — choose your date or dive into them all. Silverworks Island opens July 5. silverworksisland.com

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ANiML Releases Star-Studded Star Walk The Remixes EP

Independent LA-based label StrataSonic Records continues its rise as a home for genre agnostic electronic music with the release of a potent new remix EP, out today, with a physical release to follow on June 20. The project reimagines key tracks from Star Walk, the debut mini-album by enigmatic producer ANiML, which originally dropped this past winter. Bringing fresh perspective to the material are three artists from distinct corners of the underground: Seth Troxler, Mathew Jonson, and Galcher Lustwerk.

Seth Troxler, the legendary Detroit-born DJ and producer known for his hallucinatory take on house and techno, turns ‘Breather‘ into a psychedelic club weapon, trading the original’s trip-hop haze for buzzing textures, glitchy bleeps, and thick low-end propulsion. Mathew Jonson—an architect of live hardware performance and cerebral minimal techno—transforms ‘Baby D‘ into a cinematic slow-burner, rich with spacious delay, crystalline percussion, and immersive groove. Galcher Lustwerk, the NYC-based producer celebrated for his smoked-out blend of deep house and hip-hop, reworks ‘Bruv‘ into a noir-funk head-nodder, chopping the bassline into something fresh and swinging, layered with his signature crisp, unhurried drum work.

While the remixes retain the exploratory nature of ANiML’s originals, they reframe them through the lens of three singular producers, resulting in a collection that invites both deep listening and dancefloor immersion.

The release also marks a key moment for StrataSonic, whose evolving catalog signals intentions as a label committed to electronic experimentation and high-concept presentation. StrataSonic operates as a creative hub for genre-fluid, forward-thinking music, pairing each project with original visual content and encouraging collaborations that cross artistic boundaries. As label president Jesse Rogg recently described in an interview, the label’s mission is to let each release “live in its own aesthetic world,” cultivating a space where sound, story, and visual identity are given equal weight.
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Arturia’s Mix DRUMS plugin increases the “impact and perceptual loudness” of your drums

Arturia has launched Mix DRUMS, a new plugin designed to increase the impact and perceptual loudness of your drums, while preserving peak levels.
The plugin streamlines complex drum processing workflows and was developed with mixing engineer Emre Ramazanoglu. With over 25 years of experience, Ramazanoglu has worked with artists like Lily Allen, Brian Eno, David Holmes, and more.
READ MORE: Arturia’s V Collection 11 Intro review: A shocking price tag on a fantastic bundle According to Arturia, Mix DRUMS can lift any drum bus, live kit, loop, or layered one-shot. It has an input ceiling system to keep peaks safe, a parallel processing engine, and 40 “mix-ready” presets.
The input ceiling analyses the average peak of your drum bus and applies optimal gain staging for high-impact without clipping. With its dual-band processing, you can split your signal into low (kick and toms) and mid/high (snare, hats, and toms) bands for targeted treatment, with each path providing distortion, dynamics, and tonal shaping tailored to its role in the kit.
Additionally, tucked away in the EQ section is a “noise” feature, including vinyl crackle, tape hiss, and other electronic textures that can be placed pre- or post-processing. Check out the video below for more:
“This plugin recreates and actually improves upon one particular workflow I use when creating characterful drum sounds in a mix, or for increasing the impact of delivered stereo drum loops without raising peak level,” Ramazanoglu comments.
“I wanted an all-in-one solution to achieve the retro-inspired but full-range and weighty drum sounds that I get hired to deliver – as well as everything from fully creative transformational processes to very subtle drum bus enhancements.. We’ve developed a phase-coherent processor that allows the user to instantly dial in a huge variety of tones.”
To find out more, head over Arturia.
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Cercle Festival Returns In 2026 For Fourth Edition In Paris

We have exciting news to share with everyone: Cercle Festival will return for a 2026 edition next year. This will be the fourth time Cercle Festival has been put on, with the first three occurring in 2019, 2022, and 2024.
They have announced that next year’s festival will take place yet again at the National Air and Space Museum of France in Paris. You’ll have the opportunity to dance and celebrate under planes and rockets. But this time, they are going bigger, ramping things up from a two-day festival to a three-day festival. Next year’s dates are May 22-24, 2026.
You can pre-register now for early access to tickets on June 12th. General sale will be on June 13th. You can pre-register here: https://Cercle.lnk.to/CercleFestival-2026FA
After a 2024 edition which featured artists such as Indira Paganotto, Ann Clue, Boris Brejcha, Mind Against, and Disclosure, among many others, we’re already starting to wonder who will deliver the beats next year. Are you ready to take off?
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Tomorrowland and One World Radio Unveil ‘Fondue Friends’

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Tomorrowland and One World Radio have just introduced ‘Fondue Friends’, an exciting podcast series featuring the legendary Armin van Buuren, the talented LP Giobbi, and the dynamic Australian twin sisters NERVO. Recorded during Tomorrowland Winter 2025 in the stunning alpine setting of Alpe d’Huez in France, this three-part series showcases an exclusive fondue lunch shared between these remarkable artists. The artists open up envelopes that contain personal, humorous, and thought-provoking questions. Furthermore, the listeners will immerse themselves in an intimate and heartfelt conversation that delves into their lives—past, present, and future.
The ‘Fondue Friends’ podcast series is a standout addition to the Tomorrowland Podcasts collection, which includes captivating stories such as ‘20 Years, 20 Questions’, ‘One World Radio Cable Casts’, and ‘My Way’. These podcasts seamlessly transport fans, visitors, and curious listeners into the enchanting world of Tomorrowland. Each episode reveals behind-the-scenes moments and shares untold narratives, extending the wonderful and always unforgettable Tomorrowland experience far beyond the festival grounds and capturing its magic through the power of words and sound. Check out the three episodes so far of ‘Fondue Friends’ by visiting the YouTube link below. To summarize the exciting news, the podcast series will allow fans to understand more about their beloved producers that not a lot of people know about.
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Bass Canyon Phase Two Lineup Announcement

In April, Bass Canyon had its “Decipher The Drop” special event in multiple cities throughout the country to ramp things up for the phase one announcement and ticket release. Eighty artists were gifted to us during that first phase.
Bass Canyon has officially unveiled phase two of its lineup for 2026. Thirteen more artists are being added to the list, bringing the total to over 90 artists who are prepared to throw down for all their basshead fans. Bass Canyon will be held on August 15-17, 2025, at the legendary Gorge Amphitheater in Washington State. The most iconic and beautiful venue the United States has to offer.
The phase two announcement reveals all official back-to-back sets and special performances for 2025. You will have the opportunity to experience pairings such as 7L B2B Pyke, Bommer B2B He$h, Dirtysnatcha B2B Subfiltronik, and Hamro B2B Squishi. A few other collabs you don’t want to miss out on are Calcium and Samplifire performing under their collaborative alias Bonefire, while Layz teams up with Jessica Audiffred, and Muerte goes head-to-head with Stoned Level.
Some special sets include a nostalgic and breathtaking Throwback Sunset Set from Adventure Club, as well as a Sunset Set from SVDDEN DEATH, both expanding the scope of their previously announced appearances.
Tickets and camping packages are still available for purchase. To secure your ticket, visit https://www.basscanyon.com.

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RIAA CEO calls Midjourney a “bad actor” and backs Disney and Universal’s lawsuit against the AI image generator

Mitch Glazier, chairman and CEO of The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), has released a statement supporting a lawsuit against the AI company Midjourney.
Midjourney was launched publicly in February 2022, and utilises AI technology to generate images from text prompts. It is run by the Midjourney independent research lab, which – according to its website – explores “new mediums of thought” and expands “the imaginative powers of the human species”.
READ MORE: Spotify executive says “there is no dilution of the royalty pool by AI music” The lawsuit was filed on 11 June by Disney and Universal, and alleges that Midjourney has stolen “countless” copyrighted works to train its AI image generator (as reported by Billboard). It also claims that Midjourney allows users to create images that “blatantly incorporate and copy Disney’s and Universal’s famous characters”.
Glazier calls the company a “bad actor”, and has described the lawsuit as a “critical stand” for responsible innovation. His official statement, which has been shared with MusicTech, reads, “There is a clear path forward through partnerships that both further AI innovation and foster human artistry. Unfortunately, some bad actors – like Midjourney – see only a zero-sum, winner-take-all game.
“These short-sighted AI companies are stealing human-created works to generate machine-created, virtually identical products for their own commercial gain. That is not only a violation of black letter Copyright law but also manifestly unfair. This action by Disney and Universal represents a critical stand for human creativity and responsible innovation.”
At the time of writing, Midjourney is yet to publicly comment on the lawsuit.
In other AI news, producer Timbaland has recently (and controversially) launched his own AI entertainment company called Stage Zero. Upon unveiling its first artist, named TaTa, Timbaland said, “I’m not just producing tracks anymore. I’m producing systems, stories, and stars from scratch.”
MusicTech has reached out to Midjourney for comment.
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EXIT Festival Announces Final Edition in Serbia due to Political Pressure and Censorship

One of Europe’s most iconic music festivals is saying goodbye to its homeland. EXIT Festival, born 25 years ago from a student-led movement for peace and freedom in Serbia and the Balkans, has just announced that its 2025 edition will be its last on Serbian soil. The reason? Mounting political and financial pressure for publicly supporting student protests and advocating for a freer society.
What began as a symbol of hope and resistance in post-war Serbia grew into a globally respected cultural movement — winning numerous European festival awards, attracting international artists and fans, and bringing hundreds of millions in tourism revenue. But now, the very values EXIT was founded on are being tested like never before.
EXIT’s founder and director, Duơan Kovačević, called the decision “the hardest in our 25-year history,” but emphasized that freedom has no price. He invited cultural figures and institutions worldwide to stand in solidarity with EXIT’s stance against censorship and repression.
One Last Dance at the Fortress
EXIT 2025 will still take place from July 10–13 in Novi Sad, at the Petrovaradin Fortress — the site that has become synonymous with the festival’s vibrant and defiant spirit. Organizers promise the most emotional and unforgettable edition yet, turning what could be a swan song into a statement of unity, resilience, and love.
With EXIT forced to leave the country it helped reshape, the announcement sends shockwaves through the global festival community. It raises urgent questions about freedom of expression, the politicization of culture, and the role of festivals as platforms for activism.
Whether this truly is the last EXIT at Petrovaradin or a new beginning elsewhere, one thing is certain: the 2025 edition won’t just be a party — it’ll be a powerful moment in music and political history.
Tickets & Info: exitfest.org
Dates: July 10–13, 2025
Location: Petrovaradin Fortress, Novi Sad, Serbia
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HNTR Scores Solo Drumcode Debut with ‘Victory’

Toronto’s brightest star HNTR debuts on Adam Beyer’s Drumcode with high-energy yet melodic single ‘Victory’. The hypntoizing track will have everything in you moving. The female vocal tracks will be stuck in your head all day long.
No stranger to viral hits and sky-high stream stats, the winner of the first Juno Award (Underground Dance Music) nabbed millions of streams & a Beatport #1 with 2024’s ‘Yes B!tch’ collab track, and then 15M Tik Tok views with his killer remix of Cloonee’s ‘Stephanie’. Still rooted in the underground scene, the No Neon label boss is now an iconic global name with his unique take on rap/techno/house. ‘Victory’ comes hot on the heels of ‘Hypnotic’ his recent collaboration with Adam Beyer that features on the Drumcode head honcho’s ‘Explorer Vol.1’ album.
‘Victory’: HNTR’S version of Celtic electronic musician/songwriter Enya’s beloved and much-mixed ‘hummed’ composition ‘Boadicea’ ups the speed and darkens the tone for a more sinister, gothic feel, with rattling techno, big builds and drops, growly stabs and industrial FX. The recreated, deeper vocal weaves through the track, pausing and pulsating, to be showcased in the biggest breakdown.
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