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This April, Spotify made waves with its controversial decision to reclassify its Premium tiers as ‘bundles’. They did so by combining music and audiobooks. This move allowed Spotify to pay a lower mechanical royalty rate to publishers and songwriters in the US. However, the backlash from songwriters and publishers has been fierce and unrelenting. NMPA’s Fierce Response At the National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA) Annual Meeting in New York on June 12, NMPA boss David Israelite de

Good news! NYC City Council has just approved new legislation to support its nightlife sector as part of Mayor Eric Adams’ ‘City of Yes’ plan to change the zoning rules of New York which was established in the city many decades ago. The ‘City of Yes for Economic Opportunity’ is made from 18 proposals and is cited for removing “outdated limitations” on businesses including the nightlife sector. In 1926 the Cabaret Law was introduced which banned dancing comedy, and open mic nights in restaura

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Two of Holland’s biggest EDM exports, R3HAB and Don Diablo, have joined forces for a feel-good house anthem titled ‘Disco Marathon,’ featuring the rising London-based singer/songwriter duo NEEKA. This collaboration marks a fresh direction for both R3HAB and Don Diablo. While both are known for their energetic and crowd-pleasing productions, ‘Disco Marathon’ promises to venture into new sonic territory. Out now via Spinnin’ Records, the track is sure to be a highlight of the summer fest

The National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA) has lodged a formal complaint with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) against Spotify, alleging that the streaming service’s recent audiobook bundle offering has led to a decrease in royalty payments to songwriters. The NMPA claims that Spotify’s bundling of audiobooks with its subscription service constitutes a reduction in the value of music streams, thereby diminishing the royalties owed to creators. According to the NMPA, this strate

Elements Music & Arts festival is prepping for it’s biggest year yet. The premier immersive electronic festival of the Northeast, has announced the day by day lineup ahead of its 2024 edition in Long Pond, Pennsylvania on August 9-11. If you arrive early Thursday you will get a kick off party including party-starting Desert Hearts crew of MikeyLion, Marbs, Porky & Lee Reynolds plus fan favorite bass producer Of The Trees. Friday is led by stadium-filling superstar Illenium and a

Avicii, a name that means so much to people globally. It’s the stage name of Tim Bergling, the Swedish DJ and Producer who took the world by storm when his track Levels gained popularity in 2011. At that time Avicii was in his early twenties and had no inkling of what would soon come following his foray into the electronic dance music scene. With songs like Wake Me Up, Without You, Hey Brother, The Nights and Waiting for Love playing on radio stations and at major festivals like Tomorrowland

The National Music Publisher’s Association (NMPA) held its yearly gathering at Alice Tully Hall in Lincoln Center, New York. The New York event honored songwriters including Lana Del Rey, featured a fireside chat with WMG CEO Robert Kyncl, and the reveal of the U.S. music publishing revenue in the last year — $6.2 billion — but what got the most attention was the raised concerns about Spotify‘s bundling strategy. NMPA President & CEO, David Israelite, outlined a complaint the organizatio

Following the successes of his two recent tracks, ‘HIGHER STATE’ and ‘Come With Me’, the Scottish Progressive and Tech House maestro Grum unveiled his newest track, ‘The Way To The Light’. This upbeat beat contains a fantastic dose of rolling bass lines, ethereal synths, and steady drum kicks that aim to get one’s body to move to the groove in an instant. It is also a track to help get through the rest of the day before you arrive at that amazing 3, 4 or 5 p.m. mark this evening. ‘The Way To

Boiler Room announces its return to Ibiza on 12th July as part of its World Tour series, teaming up with one of the island’s fabled institutions, Amnesia. Marking a truly iconic return, Boiler Room will be inviting Charli XCX to take over the Terraza with an all-star lineup including Shygirl, Romy, Kelly Lee Owens and more, whilst Boiler Room family Taylah Elaine, Call Super and KETTAMA are set to play in the Club room. The one-off takeover follows shortly after the massive viral success

The second annual Regenerate Festival, produced by AEG Presents and 128 Productions, returned with a two day EDM extravaganza at Civic Center Park in downtown Denver. Held June 7-8, the 2024 edition delivered an unparalleled lineup featuring Electronic music’s finest, including everyone’s favorite accountant, John Summit, the legendary Eric Prydz, Purple Disco Machine, Disco Lines, Gorgon City, Ben Böhmer, and many more. Established as Denver’s premier House and Techno-focused festival, Rege

For the latest release on UPPERGROUND label owners ARTBAT team up with KAS:ST and Losless to deliver a heavyweight club banger titled ‘Pull Out‘. The track will for sure scorch dancefloors across the world. Pull Out Game Strong ARTBAT have been delivering recent heavy-hitting collaborations with Another Life, Armin van Buuren, and John Martin whilst remixing the likes of Meduza, The Chemical Brothers, and Kölsch, which has kept them as one of the scene’s most in-demand Electronic musi

Iconic Leeds Venue Fibre celebrates their sixth Fibre Records release. Welcoming DJ/Producers Lee Hardy and Con Martin known collectively as Hardy & Martin to the esteemed Fibre label, their latest release, So Sweet E.P delivers unparalleled dancefloor energy.Both recognised as House heavy hitters, the tracks So Sweet and One More Time instantly transcend you to another realm with uplifting pianos, feel-good vocals, and succinct driving beats, embodying their signature sound that has become

Nathan's loss is Zeds Dead's gain after their record label, Deadbeats, invited competitive eating legend Joey Chestnut to relish a new challenge. Chestnut won't compete in this year's Nathan's Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest after its organizers, Major League Eating, banned him for working with a rival brand, Impossible Foods. Chestnut, who is prevalently considered the greatest professional eater in history, has won the famed Fourth of July competition every year since 2016. Chestnu

Oh, how we’d missed you, Mr Bluestone! Fans of Trance, spice, and everything nice (hope you get that reference): regroup once more today for a hot new tune! We’ve heard the news that our favourite Progressive Trance veteran ilan Bluestone is back in Dance Town, and he’s doing so in style — not that we expected anything less anyway. Like most, ilan’s journey in Electronic music began with a spark of passion at a young age. Unlike most, he got to the top of the Trance world, and he’s been

Zonderling’s ‘Variant‘ dominated dance floors worldwide in 2023, garnering acclaim from top-tier DJs such as David Guetta, deadmau5, Dom Dolla, Don Diablo, Oliver Heldens, R3HAB, Tiësto, and more. This infectious track became a staple in sets across the globe, leaving an indelible mark on the electronic music scene. Now, the legendary HI-LO, Oliver Heldens’ darker alter ego, has reimagined this anthem, breathing new life into it. The Remix HILOMATIK proudly presents ‘Variant (HI-LO Vari

The latest from a living legend of the genre is out today for the world to enjoy. Ferry Corsten is a name synonymous with Trance music. Having established himself over two decades ago, his influence on the genre, as well as the entirety of the Dance spectrum, is undeniable. From the iconic System F hit ‘Out Of The Blue’ to the moving melody of Gouryella’s ‘Anahera’, Corsten’s hand has been there for a lot longer than one could say about the vast majority of artists rocking the charts today.

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We normal folk get upset when our simple Word or Excel documents don’t fully save properly after a long day of working with those platforms. Can you imagine as a DJ returning back to your vehicle after a quick dinner in Ibiza and finding every single piece of your gear and therefore all your discography is missing? Yeah, it’s gut-wrenching. That’s exactly what happened to Franky Wah just this week. The producer, clearly distressed, posted on his Instagram page explaining that many of hi

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‘Intoxicated‘, a collaborative effort between BIJOU and No Thanks. This high-energy tech house banger is sure to set dance floors ablaze with its infectious groove and hypnotic melodies. From the first pulsating kick drum, ‘Intoxicated‘ grabs the listener’s attention with its techy, housy vibes and a captivating main theme that weaves its way through the arrangement. As the track progresses, the energy builds with intricate rhythmic progressions and euphoric synth work, culminating in an exhila

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In a quick one minute video posted on his Instagram, James Hype has made the announcement of banning phones for the rest of his residency together with Italian group, Meduza. Taking place every Friday in the Club Room of HÏ IBIZA, from now on, the fans will be requested not to use their mobile devices and just dive into the experience that the ‘Our House‘ show offers. James stated that the Club Room at HÏ IBIZA is the best venue to put the ‘no phone rule’ in place as the room, is dark and th