Tickets on Sale Today for Kaskade’s Drive-In!
House legend Kaskade returns to the stage in November with drive-in shows at four locations in California. Initially the shows begin Halloween weekend in Anaheim, later taking place in Pleasanton, Ventura and finally Del Mar. Tickets go on sale later today! Kaskade said of the tour: I’m not unique in feeling restless and the need …
Erick Morillo Cause of Death Listed as Accidental Drug Overdose
The initial report has been released by the Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner which states that the DJ died by an accidental drug overdose. The cause of death was listed as “acute ketamine toxicity” and the drugs MDMA and cocaine were also found in his system. In two weeks the final autopsy report is projected to …
Coachella Postponed Again?
According to Rolling Stone magazine, the April 2021 version of Coachella will be pushed to October 2021 due to likelihood the event cannot be held without the risk of a substantial amount of attendees not having COVID-19 antibodies or taken a vaccine. Citing talent agencies who have artists booked to play the event, the announcement …
Twitch and Beatport Launch Partnership
Twitch and Beatport recently announed a new partnership allowing for more tracks available on Beatport to be played on Twitch. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Beatport channel on Twitch has had over 48 million views of streams including extended sessions such as ReConnect and partnerships with Creamfields and Glastonbury, among others. In addition, new shows …
The Prodigy are Back in the Studio!
The Prodigy tweeted a juicy nugget of information recently that they are back working in the studio. We can’t wait to see what one of dance music’s seminal bands comes up with! In addition last week was the birthday of frontman Keith Flint who left us last year. Studio bizniz this month ,back on the …
The Chainsmokers Launch Venture Capital Fund
Not content to sit back and produce music, the Chainsmokers launched a venture capital fund earlier this year. To date, the duo has collected $35 million in investments heavyweights such as billionaires Mark Cuban and Jim Coulter. Managed by Milan Koch and Jeffery Evens, the venture capital firm has been named Mantis. Investments by the …
EDC Europe 2021 Announced for Portugal!
Electric Daisy Carnival, the world’s largest dance music festival announces its return to Europe in 2021 with a new beachfront location in Portugal! Located on Da Rocha beach, limited pre-sale ticket prices start at €129 for GA and €199 (with tickets reserved with a deposit of just €20). The ticket price for EDC Europe 2021 …
Erick Morillo Found Dead in Miami Beach
Erick Morillo, one of the biggest names in house music since the 1990s, has been found dead at his home in Miami Beach per TMZ and Local10. A 911 call was placed this morning and an investigation is undergoing to establish the cause of death. The DJ had penned the hit track “I Like to …
Switzerland to Allow Events with Uncapped Attendees
Since February 28 of this year, Switzerland has capped all events, music and otherwise, with a 1,000 person limit. In an attempt to find a balance between keeping people healthy as well as the economy going, they have opened events back up with no maximum attendance starting October 1, 2020. Health Minister Alain Berset said …
Nicky Romero Diagnosed with COVID-19
The Dutch DJ announced Monday that he contracted COVID-19 recently. The location he was infected in not known. The DJ stated that he has followed all measures to prevent infection yet still was found to have the virus after an issue with a lack of taste which is a symptom of COVID-19. Last Saturday the …