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Strybo has been a super talented producer on our radar for just under a year now. The self taught prodigy from Portugal has made a name for herself dropping on labels such as Magic Music, Adept Records and Tribal Trap. C4 is no exception to this amazing growing catalogue. You can expect explosive energy, masterful sound design and a really killer drop which leaves no prisoners. We are excited to continue to bring updates on this rising talent of a producer. This article was first published on

StubHub is hitting the pause button on its highly anticipated initial public offering (IPO), opting to delay until after Labor Day. This decision comes as the company navigates a market that has been less than welcoming to consumer IPOs in recent months. Market Uncertainty Leads to IPO Delay Originally aiming for a summer IPO with a valuation target of at least $16.5 billion, StubHub has decided to hold off due to stagnant market conditions. The lack of significant consumer IPOs recently

We all know about StubHub by now. Many use the third party site for tickets to various events all around the world. Now, it’s been reported that the major player in online ticket resale markets is aiming for an initial public offering (IPO) by late summer 2024, targeting a valuation of $16.5 billion. According to The Information, StubHub is testing investors’ appetites for cash-strapped companies as the firm has piled up more than $2 billion in debt. Additionally, CNBC has discovered that St

A settlement has been reached in Los Angeles between the State of California and leading ticket reseller StubHub. When the COVID-19 pandemic started, and events were canceled, San Francisco based StubHub changed its FanProtect Guarantee. Instead of providing full cash refunds, as advertised at the time, it began offering credits that could be used for future events. Thus, California Department of Justice investigation found the San Francisco-based company failed to issue timely refunds for cance

Feature Image Photo Credit- Thea Greenfield I’ve been making music for a long time now and in that time I’ve had a few different studio setups. One was almost completely analogue and others have been either hybrid or totally in the box. My preferred setup for speed and ease of use is in the box but they all had their merits.  That said, one of my favourite pieces of studio gear is the Roland VP-03. Currently I own the Behringer VC340 which is an analogue re-creation of this classic s

Roland Juno 10 Burr Oak let us know what they can’t live without in the studio. We had the privilege of having this classic hardware synth in the studio for several years thanks to a friend of Julien’s, and this iconic piece of hardware has become an integral part of our music-making process, infusing our tracks with its distinctive melancholic and emotive synth tones. What we love about this synth, like many vintage hardware synths, is how its sound evolves over time. Even more so w

Furstein Silent Piano Hi, it’s Erik from our duo EXEA. I’ll go a little classical on this one and say the most important gear I own is my upright piano. To be exact, I own a Furstein Silent Piano. “Silent” meaning it has a headphone jack output, which enables me to practice without annoying my neighbours too much on weekends.  I’ve been using it for around five years now, and I’m very happy with it. The keys are quite heavy, which is amazing for practice (to get those fingers nice

PreSonus Studio One 6 I have been using Studio One since its release in version 4, and it has taken me a significant amount of time to master its capabilities fully. Initially, I explored several other digital audio workstations (DAWs), but ultimately, Studio One has emerged as my preferred choice due to its robust feature set and seamless workflow. One of the primary reasons I have chosen Studio One is its commitment to regular updates, which ensures that the software remains stable

MSpectralDynamics / Melda Production Yo UKF! For “Run It” with DJ Diesel, I kept it super simple. No crazy gear, just tools I trust. The whole thing was made in FL Studio, which I’ve been using forever. Most of the sound design came from Serum. It is my go-to plugin! Super flexible, super clean. I don’t overthink it. I just start twisting knobs until something cool happens. One of my favorite tricks in Serum is to resample and re-import my own patches as new wavetables, then process

We chat to JAEL about what he can’t live without in the studio. Barefoot SoundType: Footprint03 These are my favourite monitors I have ever bought ! They look so cool, are compact and are built for serious audio pros for a great price. I came across these when my friend went to visit NAMM and told me about a 3 way speaker with MEME technology. I mix all of my own productions and these monitors are the best to my liking. Why? MEME Tech. The MEME Technology in these monitors is

Neumann TLM 103 One of the most important pieces of gear in my home studio is definitely the Neumann TLM 103 mic. I’ve been using it for all my vocals in the last few years. It’s a great condenser microphone which gives a lot of warmth to my voice especially in the higher frequencies. Combined with the Apogee Duet preamps, it records my voice and all its details beautifully. In terms of digital software, my go-to for vocal recordings and vocal production is Logic. It’s the DAW I’ve

Yo! My name is Primate, and I’m gonna give you a quick rundown of my favourite studio gear and number one most used studio equipment! For starters, I’ll add that I’m not a big user of hardware equipment apart from a little midi keyboard and some automation knobs (I just love taking basic sounds and adding loads of effects to design them to my liking!)  Primate’s Latest Release on ‘Abundance’ Out Now on Souped Up This leads to today’s pick: The Pro-Q 3 by FabFilter. It might sound weird t

Home This is my favourite place, where comfort, calm, love, life, colours, and culture blend together. It’s what I need to be creative and inspired, so I know this is where I must work; this is where I feel free to let my instincts flow. My studio has long been nomadic—a laptop and headphones are convenient—but perhaps it lacked structure, a home, because being able to do it wherever you want can also, conversely, not create a stable routine that allows you to work a little more seriousl

Reason 12 by Reson Studios Hey UKF crew! Let’s talk music. I get asked about the gear that I use a lot. In reality, the only real gear I use is a MIDI keyboard and Reason 12. That’s all I need. Reason 12 is my go-to DAW because it’s super fast and easy to use. I love how quickly I can get my ideas down and start playing around with them. The way Reason’s interface is set up helps me move from one idea to the next without getting stuck, which is key when I want to turn spontaneous thoughts i

A new study has revealed that dance music has a unique ability to improve mental health. Fans of EDM and healthcare professionals have both recognized the uplifting impact. From a personal standpoint, I could not agree with this more. I have found that dance music always brings joy to my day and has pulled me out of ruts. The study has proved EDM is therapy and provides emotional needs to its listeners. Conducted by the team behind Tebra’s The Intake platform, a comprehensive online resourc

We could be dubbed as the ultimate spoilt-for-choices music generation, literally! A single day of music releases in this era is greater than the entire calendar year of 1989. This is per a report by Music Radar that intends to look into the current state of “music creation economy”. It also probes into subscription models with added inputs from Spotify’s former Chief Economist, Will Page. The same report by Music Radar also cites a study by business analyst, MiDIA. It reveals that there

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As the modern dance community continues to champion bold innovations in bass music, rising “trap metal” producer STVG contributes to the scene with his hard-hitting new single, “GNASH.” Now streaming on all platforms via Continua MGMT, STVG’s latest track delivers a visceral sonic intensity that could even catch DJ Diesel by surprise. Drawing inspiration from Skrillex’s early work, the Call of Duty video game series, and the heavy metal juggernauts comprising Slipknot, “GNASH” adds to STVG’s gro

As we come to the end of the year, many artists take this time to reflect on what has come in the 12 months prior, but that is not the case with STVN LEON as he continues to unleash some awesome tunes for us to enjoy at this holiday season. Fresh from the release of his previous single on Don Diablo‘s Generation HEX record label, Chicago-based artist STVN LEON offers up a brand new two track solo EP containing singles ‘Voices’ and ‘In My Mind’. The EP opens with ‘Voices’, a single which is load

STVW is back, and this time he’s teamed up with powerhouse American vocalist Micah Martin to deliver their new single, ‘Alone Here.’ Following the raw energy of “Welcome to My Life,” STVW doubles down on their signature punk rave aesthetic, crafting a track that’s less a gentle nudge and more a full-force shove onto the dancefloor. ‘Alone Here’ is a thrilling collision of gritty rock energy and high-impact dancefloor power. From the moment the track starts, you’re thrown into the relentless

It has been 10 years since Sub Focus released Torus, his sophomore album and last solo album he released. In the time since, Sub Focus has teamed up with Wilkinson for their joint album, Portals, in 2020, as well as plenty of singles, remixes for ACRAZE and Bring Me The Horizon, collaborations with Dimension and Rudimental, and more. That is to say, he’s kept busy. Last year, he released a number of singles including “Ready To Fly,” “It’s Time,” and “Off The Ground” which all shared similar ar

Music enthusiasts and bass heads alike gathered at the iconic Palladium for an event that promised to etch its name in the annals of electronic music history. The event, headlined by Sub Focus, Dimension, Culture Shock, 1991 (UK), and Ghost in Real Life, was already poised to be a monumental gathering. Yet, what attendees didn’t anticipate was the spontaneous combustion of talent that would set the stage alight. A Night of Sonic Brilliance In a surprising twist that sent waves of exc

After months of incessant demands, Sub Focus has released the song that set Drumsheds on fire. Out now is his first solo release of the year, "Wildfire," which finds him reuniting with Jo Hill following the release of their fan-favorite anthem "Ready to Fly." The new single follows the May release of Sub Focus' soaring collaboration with John Summit and Julia Church, "Go Back." Since the track's memorable premiere at London's Drumsheds in late-2023, fans of the drum & bass superstar had been

Something was in the water in 2013, as an inordinate amount of iconic drum & bass albums were released like Wilkinson’s Lazers Not Included, ShockOne’s Universus, Chase & Status’ Brand New Machine, as well as Sub Focus’ Torus. His first album since his debut in 2009, Sub Focus, Torus was an incredible addition to the pantheon of drum & bass. Now, 10 years later, he’s back with his next solo album and it’s just as wonderful. Of the album, Sub Focus says, “Having grown up in the ’9

It’s been 10 years since the last time we got a solo album from Sub Focus, 2013’s Torus. The album was and still is an absolutely incredible piece of art, but the past decade has seen tastes, styles, and technology change radically. That being said, his new album EVOLVE out this Friday will still feature the same classic Sub Focus sound we’ve come to know and love, just with a bit of a more modern touch. Singles have been dropping from the album over the past few months, with the latest and