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The licensing bill was initially proposed in 2022, but has consistently been delayed — sparking disappointment in the nightlife community Continue reading...

Vinyl’s resurgence hit a snag this month as Billboard’s reporting error sent ripples through the music industry. Billboard recently removed its vinyl sales figures from the site, sparking confusion and speculation about the real state of vinyl in the U.S. After Billboard reported a jaw-dropping 33.3% year-over-year decline, many were left questioning if the vinyl revival was finally cooling off. Digital Music News (DMN) launched an investigation, only to find that the vinyl sales picture was mur

Earlier this week, media giant Billboard released an article that made serious allegations against several music festivals, including North Coast Music Festival. However, these claims were later proven to be incorrect. The claims in question were that at least two festivals — North Coast and Lost Lands — had been selling part of their inventory tickets to Lyte as a way to scalp on a bit of extra revenue, as opposed to selling them themselves from their official first-hand website. After furt

Billboard is revamping its dance charts offerings in 2025 to better recognize the diverse sounds of our favorite genre. While the metrics for the Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart will remain unchanged, starting on January 18, 2025 (which reflects activity from January 3-9, the first full week of the year), the eligibility criteria for songs debuting on the ranking will shift. Going forward, only tracks primarily created by DJs or producers with a focus on electronic-based production will qualify

Billie Eilish has just dropped the ultimate producer's playground. Eilish's third studio album, Hit Me Hard and Soft, has already been heralded as her most daring work to date. Released via Interscope Records, the album encapsulates the stinging, emotive energy fans have come to expect from the chart-topping artist, all while pushing the boundaries of contemporary pop music. Now, in a move that promises to ignite a flurry of creativity among electronic music producers, Eilish has released isolat

Don’t expect more than a two-hour concert from beloved pop icon Billie Eilish. As Eilish celebrates the release of her third studio album Hit Me Hard and Soft she has been doing interviews, and sharing BTS on social media ahead of her upcoming tour. Fans are excited to interact with her more, but some have raised questions about her recent strong feelings on playing long concerts. During a chat with fans on the Stationhead app, Eilish mentioned that her upcoming tour, Hit Me Hard and Soft,

Belfast, Northern Ireland-based DJ/producer Billy Gillies returned alongside Welsh singer-songwriter Betsy for ‘Fair’, just a couple weeks ago. The track, which already proved to be a viral fan favorite around the world via a series of popular TikTok videos has taken off even more, quickly becoming the producers most liked singles. This one followed last year’s ‘DNA (Loving You)’ ft. Hannah Boleyn, which proved to be Gillies’ biggest success thus far with more than 100 million worldwide streams

Stories of downfall don't always leave room for redemption, but Billy McFarland has announced his plan to reverse the fortunes of 2017's ill-fated Fyre Festival in early 2025. Speaking with NBC News' Savannah Sellers on TODAY, McFarland officially announced Fyre Festival II, which he says is set to take place in April on a private island in the Caribbean off the coast of Mexico.  With lessons learned, McFarland says he's making changes in an effort to rebuild the most infamous brand in festival

After the infamous 2017 Fyre Festival debacle, it would seem almost unthinkable for anyone to want to experience a round two. Yet, Billy McFarland, the mastermind behind the first festival disaster, insists there’s demand for Fyre Fest II—and a lot of it. According to McFarland, 20,000 people are clamoring for tickets to his redemption event, set to take place on a private Caribbean island next April. A Second Chance on a Private Island McFarland, now 32, hopes to redeem himself after sp

Billy McFarland and his Fyre Festival 2 keeps making laps around the internet, day after day. In a — now deleted — Instagram video, he was seen commenting “he and his team” were in conversations to acquire one of the private islands located in the Exumas Bahamas chain. In fact, he publicly mentioned it was Pablo Escobar’s private island. The reason for this, he said, was that so many people wanted tickets, they had to move the festival to a new place with a higher capacity to accommodate eve

Local officials in Mexico have denied any knowledge of the event going ahead Continue reading... View the full article

BINGEWATCH continues to impress us not only with his Blind Tiger imprint, but also his music. He’s still flying high off of his previous single “LA TO NY” and now he’s back with a mesmerizing EP, ‘This Is House Music’ out now via Insomniac’s IN/ROTATION. One neat fact is that this EP was created with his new analog studio set up. As any BINGEWATCH fan knows, he’s a big analog fan and his hardware knowledge is incredible. The title track was inspired by an elegant and sexy spoken-word vocal that

BINGEWATCH is on a superstar trajectory, already landing music on Hau5trap and Mixmash and earning support from superstars like Deadmau5, Martin Garrix, Chris Lake, and plenty more.  Now, BINGEWATCH is serving another club heater with his new single “LA TO NY,” in celebration of his spring tour starting this month. It’s his biggest tour yet, even touching into Mexico, as BINGE prepares to take North America by storm with his electrifying tunes. “LA TO NY” was created with Binge’s mind boggling

One artist we are keeping our eye on this year is BINGEWATCH, who’s been making waves all over the dance music scene lately. Since his start, he’s landed singles on elite labels such as Hau5trap and Mixmash, garnering support from superstars like Deadmau5, Martin Garrix, and plenty more. Whether through his ‘Bingetape’ mixtape series – that’s even earned the acclaim of Chris Lake – or his series of underground parties through his Blind Tiger imprint, BINGEWATCH has proven his success in multiple

Released on Insomniac’s IN / ROTATION on October 8th “You & I,” is Dutch music icon Bingo Players and house music veteran Plastik Funk’s newest track. Feel-good, disco-fueled track filled with contagious enthusiasm is “You & I”. Its unquestionable crossover appeal is created by its upbeat top line and joyful vocal harmonies sitting alongside funky guitar licks, warm piano chords, and flinging synth lines. This is a unique music for the dancefloor since the two producers mix strengths to

Bingo, once considered a game for retirees in smoky bingo halls, has undergone a dramatic transformation in recent years. The traditional image of bingo dabbers and quiet concentration has been replaced by a vibrant, immersive experience that has taken the urban nightlife scene, quite frankly by surprise. Originating in the U.K., this new wave has slowly captivated young adults with its unique blend of nostalgia, excitement, and party vibes. One of the key players in this bingo revolution is Bon

Today on inventions that feel extremely surrealistic: Bionic and the Wires invented a machine that allows a living plant to “play” a musical instrument. The group will debut their performance featuring the “bionic robot arm” and a plant this weekend at the city’s Castlehead Viaduct venue on 20th April.  Biomusic Bionic and the Wires, led by Manchester based Andy Kidd on the keyboard and Jon Ross on the plants via the robot arm, combines botanical rhythms with atmospheric textures an

‘The Chronicles of DOOM: Unraveling Rap’s Masked Iconoclast’ chronicles the many projects of the anonymous artist Continue reading...

Hailing from the realm of dubstep, Biometrix’s genre-blending incorporations have catapulted him to international acclaim, shairng stages with icons such as Chase and Status and Zomboy, drawing support from renowned platforms like BBC Radio 1, while boasting an astounding 300 million streams globally. On the other side of this dynamic duo is Cambridge’s own Nat James, a high-octane EDM vocalist who has been nominated for Best EDM Artist by the TMMP Awards for two consecutive years (2022 &

The release is bathed in all avenues of house music, from organic to more rolling soundscapes Continue reading...

From the people behind the accessible, but raucous, Digbeth party hotspot of over 8 years, Mama Roux’s… Club Colette is located right next door, but promises something wildly different. Whilst Mama focuses on in-your-face entertainment and confetti drops, merging electronic and live music, Club Colette is there to strip it all back and go back to basics, putting the DJ, intimacy, and the sound quality – front and centre, and putting culture first. Something its founders have said has been stripp

Skrillex this, Skrillex that… what about Birthdayy Partyy? The Chicago duo and twin brothers Bryan and Jon celebrated their birthday yesterday with a flip of three Skrillex tracks — two from Quest For Fire and a bold choice to remix one of his most iconic remixes for “In For The Kill” by La Roux. These could have very easily been throwaway remixes, done for shits and giggles, but each of them are indeed certified bangers. “Rumble” gets flipped into a raucous drum & bass beat that perfectly

It may be getting colder where you live, but things are only heating up for Birthdayy Partyy. Embodying the forward-thinking vision of bass house pioneers Jauz and Habstrakt with the influence of legends Flux Pavilion, and Zeds Dead has helped to shape their sound into a unique mixture of genres with quality and innovation at its core.  After making their debut at EDC 2018 following a championship submission to the Corona Electric Beach discovery contest, they made their hometown debut at Sprin

It’s no secret that the Birthdayy Partyy crew are one of the most exciting emerging acts, carry unfiltered energy into all that they do.Made up of twin brothers Bryan and Jon Gorecki, this pair has taken the house scene by storm with their exotic creations of bass house, drum & bass, and other unique sound design. On top of their eclectic and innovative production history, Birthdayy Partyy is renowned for their jaw-dropping live performances. Debuting their project at EDC Las Vegas in 2018,

If you’ve ever watched Twitch, you have almost certainly heard of Bishu, one of the top 0.1% most-watched and highest-earning musicians on the multi-billion-dollar livestreaming platform. Having started down the path of a more traditional music career as a touring musician releasing on labels such as Mad Decent, Monstercat, and Dim Mak, Drew quickly realized his passion was for creating music and content and less so for running through airports and sleeping in motels on the road. He decided to t