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Richard Branson Making Ship Happen with Virgin Voyages
Sir Richard Branson is set to make his sonic identity and disrupt the travel industry by turning up the volume on the high seas with his latest venture, Virgin Voyages. Through the lifestyle brand that is synonymous with amazing music and hip travel for those who don’t mind the music turned up a bit, Virgin …
Sony Music to work with Dubset Music to approve tracks in dj sets and bootlegs
Sony Music has signed a contract to work with music rights company Dubset Musicand use Dubset’s MixBANK Rights Management Platform to properly attribute songs signed to Sony when used in dj mixes and bootlegs. Stephen White, Dubet Media CEO stated, “This is a watershed moment for Dubset that demonstrates how critical the MixBANK tool and …
Miami residents start petition to ban Ultra and other events at Bayfront Park
Apparently some of the local residents in downtown Miami have gotten fed up with the noise, crowds and multiple days Bayfront Park has been closed for various music and other events (over 100 just this year alone per the petition). A new petition has been started asking the City to not allow any more large …
Canadian music festival canceled – major industry player calls it ‘fraud’
Canada’s Pemberton festival scheduled for later this year and recently canceled was called out my WME’s (William Morris Endeavor) head of music Marc Geiger for canceling their festival and not offering a refund to fans who had bought tickets. In an interview in Billboard, Geiger stated: “I want each of them to know ‘I coming …
Beatport to implement major changes!
Beatport will go back to it’s original platform of primarily delivering music for dj’s to purchase. The online digital retailer will close the mobile app and live streaming platform and the event section starting May 13, 2016. SFX their parent company filed for bankruptcy in March and is to be auctioned off to the highest bidder. “When Beatport was acquired …
Avicii to retire from touring after 2016
Citing the stress of the road, hinting at his health and other problems and a desire to expand his horizons, the young Swede has announced that 2016 will be his last year touring (for the moment). He will however continue to produce music. Read his full statement below: Hello world, Thank you for letting me …
UM Student dies after attending Ultra
According to Miami Police, Adam Levine, 21, died this past Friday night at a local hospital after attending Ultra Music Festival. He was found in a state of distress by onsite security guards who then called paramedics. “It is with deepest sadness and regret that I inform you of the loss of one of our …
Deadmau5 and Tom Morello join Knife Party for ‘Ghosts ‘n’ Stuff’ and more
Closing out Ultra last night was Knife Party/Pendulum playing a live version of ‘Ghosts ‘n’ Stuff’ on the main stage. The track, originally written by Deadmau5 with vocals by Rob Swire (Knife Party/Pendulum) was performed live with Deadmau5 in his trademark mousehat and (we think!) Tom Morello on guitars for this version. Morello also played …
Skrillex launches radio show on Beats 1 as resident dj
Recently was the launch of Skrillex’s radio show on Apple’s Beats 1 channel. The show is broadcast every Saturday at 3pm Eastern/12 noon Western on the Beats 1 channel. The show is hosted by Skrillex of course with guests such as his OWSLA friends Mia and more. Check out the mix and tracklisting below: Skrillex …
Spotify Founder & Avicii’s Manager Host Symposium Stockholm
The CEO-founder of Spotify, Daniel Ek, and founder of At Night Management (Avicii’s manager), Ash Pournouri, are hosting the inaugural Symposium Stockholm June 8th through the 13th. The week long Symposium Stockholm will be held during the technology and music based Brilliant Minds Conference on June 11th and 12th. Symposium Stockholm is a South By Southwest …
