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Sony Music Group is cracking down on Artificial Intelligence (AI) companies using its copyrighted content without permission. They sent formal letters to over 700 AI firms, banning the use of their music, lyrics, and artwork for text or data mining, web scraping, or AI training. Sony stresses that “innovation must ensure that songwriters’ and recording artists’ rights, including copyrights, are respected.” They want AI to enhance creativity, not replace it, so that artists get the recognition an

Anfisa Letyago takes the helm of the first release on the sub-label Continue reading...

The youredm.com team came across this absolute bop a few weeks back. Ever since we’ve been playing Sophia at the office and watching her career pretty closely. What we noticed was a huge uptick in her song “Close To Me”. We reached out to Sophia’s team, and found this tune was released completely independently. No promotion or budget: just a diehard fan base and a few TikToks to let people know.  A few months after the song dropped, they saw it start to move: “Close To Me” got added to hundreds

Pairing emotional yet energetic tones with out-of-the box grimy aggression while incorporating original vocals from Sora himself, serves a wholly specific purpose in expressing his truest artistic expression. Sora carved his place within bass music after dropping his remix of “Overrun” by,INF1N1TE, then following up with their collaboration, “Close Your Eyes,” which was dropped on Disciple Round Table, following up with his debut EP, “Iris EP”. His tracks could be heard throughout festivals incl

The name “SOREN” is synonymous with high-caliber hard dance music, and his latest single is no exception. Featuring emphatic vocals from KITA, “ON MY OWN” compellingly extends SOREN’s hot streak on Dutch hard dance authority, Dirty Workz. The Los Angeles-based DJ/producer is notably the sole American act signed exclusively to Dirty Workz — the world’s premier hard dance label. “On My Own” plays to SOREN’s well-established strengths: dark, dramatic melodies, forward-thinking sound design, and

Soul Food Music Collective is a Los Angeles and Internet-based music community that first arrived on the scene in 2017. Originally established at the University of California Riverside, Soul Food strives to be a diverse platform that showcases our universal love of art, music, and culture, and they do an excellent job. Soul Food prides itself on delivering underground music to a wider, genre-diverse audience. Known for throwing parties with a cause, Soul Food is continuously connecting realities

Because sometimes the best things in life are determined by pure randomness, NITTI and Myles O'Neal have joined forces for a rare event in Los Angeles. The unlikely duo—one a Grammy-nominated producer and the other a rising star in dance music—will celebrate their birthday tonight at LA's famed Academy club, where they'll each perform special DJ sets on a 360° stage. Tickets are on sale now, but before then O'Neal is celebrating early by dropping a new track, "All I Need." With hypnotic soundsca

Sound Magic has released Vox Harmony, a formant exciter with an 8 voice harmonic engine. One of the key advance of Vox Harmony is its ability to automatically track the formant... Read More

Los Angeles’ vibrant Sound Nightclub is gearing up to host the much-anticipated ‘7 Days of Framework’. This annual event, running from April 12 to April 20, promises a house and techno marathon. Framework, known for its top-notch music curation, brings a lineup featuring stars like Purple Disco Machine, Reinier Zonneveld, Folamour, and others, including the first Maz b2b Ben Sterling set. A Week of Stellar Debuts and Performances The action kicks off on April 12 with Adam Ten and Mita Ga

These days pretty much everybody has a portable Bluetooth speaker of some kind, so the party is never too far away. However, there’s a huge variety in the speakers available. In recent years, we’ve seen the growth of these speakers to also accommodate DJ equipment, while also being loud and punchy enough to make a real party anywhere you go. One well-known brand that has expanded into this category is JBL with its Partybox line of speakers. However, it has seen strong competition from a newer na

In the digital sphere where electronic music mainstays like Kygo and Marshmello once found their footing, SoundCloud is now reporting that fans of the genre comprise its most dedicated, vocal and active community.  Released during this year's Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE), new data from SoundCloud proves that the electronic genre's fanbase is outshining other music communities with staggering engagement statistics. In an "Essential Insider Knowledge" panel during last week's summit, SoundCloud CEO

Online streaming platform SoundCloud has expanded its services to Indie artists with a new merch marketplace called the SoundCloud Store. This service will allow artists to list their own designs to sell to their fans. For now, the SoundCloud Store is only available to select Next Pro artists — SoundCloud’s paid-for subscription tier that offers more pro features and functionality — in the United States, European Union, and Canada. Artists can submit a design, and SoundCloud will handle the

Back in May, SoundCloud rocked our world a bit when their then latest app update changed the application icon on our phone’s home screens. It took some time to adjust to the black. There was also a period where it was blue in a collaboration with Billie Eilish! Now, SoundCloud is now offering users the ability to customize the app logo on their mobile devices (iOS and Android), adding a new layer of personalization to the user experience. Recognizing the strong personal connection users have

SoundCloud has introduced a streamlined monetization system for Next Pro users, allowing them to enable revenue generation during the upload process. This new feature removes previous complexities, letting eligible artists opt into monetization with a single click. Currently, the updated system is limited to those who have already monetized a track and does not support multi-track uploads. Alongside this update, SoundCloud added new features to aid artist distribution and development, including

Heading into 2022, SoundCloud is celebrating another successful year and welcoming its next generation of artists with a feature film, The Day Ones. The first-ever film by SoundCloud includes music and live performances from 2021 breakout artists SoFaygo, Charmaine, Otis Kane, Pa Salieu, Lourdiz, Ela Minus, and more. Having came through the platform’s “First on SoundCloud” accelerator program, these are names to keep on your radar. The Day Ones brings together the worlds of music, entertainmen

SoundCloud's new store is changing the merch landscape for artists, who all-too-often suffer financial losses when hidden fees cut into their profits. A selection of SoundCloud Next Pro artists now have the opportunity to sell exclusive merchandise while keeping 100% of their profits, the company announced this week. The shop, which is currently in beta, eschews all inventory and storage fees as well as upfront and hidden costs so artists can design and sell exclusive merchandise, retaining 100%

Indian underground patrons, brace yourselves to witness the line-up of the year (till now)! The trailblazing return of an iconic entity in the country’s underground music territory is on the cards. Sounds Good by sLick!, India’s dominant name in electronic music and live entertainment, is thrilled to announce the debut edition of the Sounds Good Lifestyle and Music Festival 2025. A start studded roster will descend to Mumbai on the 15th & 16th of February at its epochal NESCO Center. Sounds

In the post-pandemic world, one innovative company saw an opportunity to connect people through the power of music and virtual reality. Soundscape, the premier musical metaverse experience, has created a stunning virtual realm that allows users to explore, perform, and attend concerts like never before. As someone who had zero experience with VR gaming, I was initially intimidated by the setup process. However, once I donned my headset and entered the Soundscape universe, an unlimited number

SOUNDSTORM by MDLBEAST is making its grand return to Saudi Arabia this December, with newly announced headliners showcasing why the festival has firmly established itself as the the most exciting multi-genre music festival in the MENA region. Consistently pushing the envelope, this year’s lineup features powerhouse acts like Eminem, Thirty Seconds to Mars, Muse, Richie Hawtin and Marco Carola. In addition, more superstar talents from the thriving MENA music scene and beyond will be revealed in t

In a groundbreaking moment for the entertainment industry, MDLBEAST flagship Soundstorm 2024 music festival in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, made history by setting a Guinness World Record for the Largest Continuous Outdoor LED Screen. This momentous occasion took place on the 8th of December, with global music icons like Eminem, Muse, and Linkin Park gracing the stage to a sold-out crowd. The festival’s record-breaking LED screen, spanning a staggering 4808.84 square meters, surpassed the previous reco

The venue will work with three emerging promoters on Thursday club nights allowing them to expand their skillset and gain experience Continue reading...

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South by Southwest is set to debut in the UK next year. Austin’s beloved conference and festival will head to London in June 2025, marking the first time the event series will be held in Europe. Similar to Austin’s SXSW festivities, the London version will follow the same format with keynote speakers, musical performances, and a showcase of leading innovations in tech, gaming, and film. Lineup and further details are said to come in the next few months. About SXSW SXSW first debut

Space 92 has a new EP out on Filth on Acid titled Polaris and features two transformative tracks. Those being the title track ‘Polaris‘ and ‘The Last Voyager‘. Thrill yourselves with deep techno and acid-infused beats for an interstellar auditory and dancing experience. This new EP showcases his inventive and unique productions, which join his other releases on the label including ‘Gravity‘, ‘The Door‘, and ‘Atlas‘. ‘Polaris’ throbs with rhythm and intense build-ups, perfect for a rave anth

Powerhouse producer Space 92 takes a high-octane approach to Moudaber’s emotionally-charged melodic masterwork, amplifying the track’s already powerful beats with his signature distorted sounds, escalating builds, and a frenetic energy for a driving peak-time dancefloor livener. The track features a thick acid synth that tickles the brain in just right places. It’s a perfect rendition of the original track. Listen here. 2024 has been a mammoth year for Moudaber as the British/Nigerian te