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With the likes of Snoop Dogg jumping ship and leaving Spotify, it’s clear that artists are becoming increasingly frustrated with the streaming giant’s royalties system. And, according to YouTuber Top Music Attorney, Spotify’s upcoming Music Pro tier might mean the “dilution” of revenue for artists... The post “This could be really, really terrible for creatives”: Music lawyer explains why she’s “scared” of Spotify’s upcoming premium tier appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article

Miami Beach, Fla. – The Electronic Dance Music Awards (EDMAs), with all its glitz and glamour, are set to return to Miami Music Week on Friday, March 28, at noon. Teaming up with Winter Music Conference’s International Dance Music Awards, the EDMAs expect to light up the iconic Eden Roc Hotel by attracting many of [...] The post Miami Music Week: EDMAs Set for March 28 – Vote & Win Passes appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

With the upcoming version of iOS, Apple is set to offer ambient music playlists from directly within the Control Center, each curated for a different mood. By default, it will give access to four categories – productivity, wellbeing, chill, and sleep – but users can customise this to allow access to any playlist from Apple Music. For those with an Apple Music subscription, this feature will come with additional benefits. Subscribers will have full control over the tracks played, enabling them to skip songs, choose specific tracks, and save their favourite songs into custom playlists... The post Apple to introduce new ambient music feature with iOS 18.4 appeared …

In a joint venture for future output, the deal valued at over $55 million includes more than 4,000 songs from artists like Skrillex, REZZ, Noisia & more. Create Music Group (CMG), a powerhouse in the music industry, has acquired the catalogs of electronic music icon deadmau5 and his renowned label, mau5trap, in a deal exceeding [...] The post Create Music Group Acquires deadmau5 & mau5trap Records Catalogs appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

Many streaming platforms offer ‘functional playlists’, often with calm soundscapes designed to boost productivity while working. However, new research suggests “groovier” music may be a better choice to improve brainpower. A study, completed at New York University and published in the academic journal PLOS One, involved 280 participants split into four groups. Each group listened to different ‘auditory backdrops’ – office noise, pop music, deep focus and work flow... The post New research suggests music with a “groove” is better than ambient music for productivity appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article

Tracklist [00:00:00] Mad Gay Mafia – Rightfield – Ef.adrine (2003) [00:06:31] Mad Gay Mafia – DJ Killer EP – Ef.adrine (2003) [00:12:12] DJ Mishka – The Time Bomb (Acid Trance Mix) – Ef.adrine (2000) [00:18:12] Chris Liberator , Geezer & DJ Mishka – Science Of Acid (Gritty Brainy Mix) – VCF (1999) [00:24:23] Injector – Funky Control 2000 (DJ Mishka Mix) – Ef.adrine (2000) [00:30:44] Chris Liberator , Geezer & DJ Mishka – Science Of Acid (Classic Acid Mix) – VCF (1999) [00:36:49] DJ Mishka’s Mad Gay Mafia / Injector Part II – Remodelled (Mishka’s Mad Gay Mafia Mix) – Ef.adrine (2001) [00:42:27] Mad Gay Mafia – Mad, Bad And Dangerous To Know (Don’t Download It Mix) …

What with him selling “virtual cannabis goods” in the metaverse and claiming to run an NFT-loving social media account, Snoop Dogg has been intrigued by the blockchain for quite some time. Now, the rapper has decided to take the plunge and move his work over to blockchain-based streaming service Tune.FM. Despite currently having nearly 30 million monthly listeners on Spotify, Snoop plans to gradually migrate his entire catalogue over to Tune.FM. “I don’t fuck with Spotify anymore,” he reveals in a Billboard exclusive. “I’m only on Tune.FM.” ... The post “I don’t f**k with Spotify anymore”: Snoop Dogg to cut ties with Spotify in favour of Web3 platform Tune.FM ap…

deadmau5 has sold his catalogue to Creative Music Group for $55 million. The deal also means CMG acquires the rights to the mau5trap Records catalogue, meaning the company now owns more than 4,000 new songs in total. The deal also marks the beginning of a new partnership between Creative Music Group and deadmau5 – real name Joel Zimmerman – who will work together on future deadmau5 records and mau5trap label releases... The post Deadmau5 sells his catalogue for $55 million: “We inherit a legacy that changed music forever” appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article

Available now through Verknipt label, the high-octane collaboration is already climbing the Beatport Hardcore/Neo Rave charts. In a time when the underground is colliding with the mainstream, Restricted and Anderex have unleashed a seismic force onto the hard techno scene with their latest track, “WTF?” Released under Verknipt, the powerhouse label known for shaping the [...] The post Restriced & Anderex Release New Hard Techno Anthem, “WTF?” appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

Multi-instrumentalist, producer, and YouTuber Rick Beato has spoken about the impact of streaming on the music industry, claiming it “devalues” music. In a conversation with Rick Rubin on his Tetragrammaton podcast, Rubin asks: “How do you think streaming has changed the way people relate to music?” … The post “The availability of having anything at your fingertips devalues music”: Rick Beato and Rick Rubin discuss the impact of streaming appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article

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SoundCloud has launched a new Fan Recognition which highlights your most dedicated supporters on the platform. The new module is proudly displayed on your track page via web, and highlights both your first fans – whose names will be displayed in order of plays accumulated during the first week of a song’s release – and top fans, who are the most prominent listeners of your music overall. SoundCloud believes the feature will “immortalise” a fan’s place in their favourite musicians’ journeys. Discover a huge artist before they became big? Now you’ll forever have the bragging rights that you were there early doors... The post “Immortalise” your place in an artist’s…

SoundCloud has issued a statement after German producer Nasko publicly criticised the music streaming platform for its audio quality and file compression, causing an outcry from other artists and producers — including those subscribed to SoundCloud Pro. Nasko urged fans and producers to “stop uploading 48khz WAV” and other high-resolution files to SoundCloud, due to it “destroying [his] transients,” he said in an X post… The post “I swear we’re working on it… Innovation is ongoing”: SoundCloud responds to criticisms of “destroying” transients in song uploads appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article

For the first time in over two decades, zero UK artists have made it into the annual top 10 bestselling singles or albums charts worldwide. Data from the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) reveal that no British artists ranked higher than 15th in 2024’s bestselling singles, marking the first instance of this since 2005... The post “Streaming has levelled the playing field for music markets around the world”: No UK artists ranked in Top 10 global bestseller charts for first time in 20 years appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article

From Eminem’s Without Me diss to Aphex Twin apparently calling him an “elitist”, Moby has had a small handful of feuds throughout his career. And it seems Fatboy Slim is the latest to add his name to the pile, admitting that the electronic producer was once his “nemesis”. Speaking to The Guardian, DJ Norman Cook admits that he and Moby haven’t always seen eye-to-eye. When asked if he had a nemesis, Cook replies: “For a while, Moby. We crossed swords a few times and then it turned into a feud.” ... The post “We crossed swords a few times and then it turned into a feud”: Fatboy Slim recounts feud with Moby appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article

Back in his heyday, you could argue John Lydon was a bit of a daft punk. But don’t get your wires twisted. While the ex-Sex Pistols frontman was happy to wreak havoc onstage, he’s recently revealed he turned down a chance to work with the actual Daft Punk. In a new chat with NME, Lydon has revealed that he had the opportunity to work with the duo – but says it didn’t feel right. “Daft Punk wanted to work with me a while back, but I didn’t feel the vibe,” he explains. “I felt it was too much of a ‘studio’ thing and gimmicky.” ... The post “Daft Punk were deadpan people trying to be techno… It was too gimmicky”: Why John Lydon turned down a collab with the robots appeared f…

Geordie singer-songwriter Sam Fender has slammed the current state of the music industry, calling it “rigged” and dominated by artists from privileged backgrounds. In a new interview with The Sunday Times, Fender expresses frustration over the lack of working-class representation in the industry: “The music industry is 80 percent, 90 percent kids who are privately educated,” he says... The post Sam Fender says the music industry is “rigged”: “It’s 90% kids who are privately educated” appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article

Yellow Claw’s “CRUSH” Featured in Nicole Kidman’s ‘Babygirl’ Nightclub Scene The track sets the beat for a scene in the blockbuster film Babygirl from A24 starring Nicole Kidman & Harris Dickinson. Yellow Claw’s electrifying 2024 hit “CRUSH” has found a new life on the big screen, setting the tone for one of the most unforgettable [...] The post Yellow Claw’s “CRUSH” Featured in Nicole Kidman’s ‘Babygirl’ Nightclub Scene appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

The new EP, featuring the single “Dance All Night,” is available now (Feb. 21) through her own Karate Records. Julie Bergan has spent years pushing boundaries as an artist, songwriter, producer, and performer. From topping the charts with “Arigato” to working with global heavyweights like David Guetta, Alan Walker, and R3HAB, she’s built a reputation [...] The post Julie Bergan Releases ‘EURONITES’ EP appeared first on DJ Life Magazine. View the full article

Electronic music’s been caught in a strange position – although interest in the UK scene is booming, the infrastructure is facing grave threats. According to findings from the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) late last year, 37 per cent of all clubs across the country permanently shut since March 2020. They shut at an average rate of three clubs a week and 150 per year. Should that continue, clubs will be extinct by the end of 2029. The post “Without small venues, you wouldn’t have Depeche Mode, which is a world like not really worth living in!”: Kellie Lee Owens on state of electronic music appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article

Spotify‘s Stockholm studio has been opened to artists across Europe as a celebration of its Spotify Singles programme crossing the 10 billion stream mark. The programme is Spotify’s longest-running original recorded music franchise and has hosted more than 750 artists across all genres. It’s responsible for the creation of over 1,000 recordings from 45 countries... The post Spotify Singles celebrates 10 billion streams worldwide by opening up its Stockholm Studio to artists across Europe appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article

Artists often complain about their royalty cheques from streaming platforms. And James Blake is taking matters into his own hands. Over the last year, he’s taken steps to partner with smaller companies to earn more from his art – and he’s happier than ever. Speaking to Variety, Blake admits that his anxiety in the lead-up to each next pay cheque was debilitating. “At one point I was having regular panic attacks about not being in control and being exploited,” he admits. “[I was] worrying about money, and I wasn’t very creative then.” ... The post James Blake: “There’s money in streaming services – it’s just being diverted to the wrong places” appeared first on M…

Alexis Lanternier, Deezer’s CEO, has shared how the platform acts differently to other streaming competitors to tackle low royalty rates. Lanternier was appointed CEO of the platform back in July 2024, with a mission to make its royalty system “user-centric”. Currently, Deezer is a smaller contender in the global market and has nearly 10 million subscribers, with larger competitors like Spotify coming in at 263 million. However, it recorded an 11 per cent growth in its last quarter, and was also the only music streaming brand to add its name to the global statement on AI training back in 2024... The post “Your subscription goes to the artist you listen to”:…

Lossless audio has been the elephant in the Spotify boardroom over the last few years. First teased in 2021, the green streaming giant’s competitors have since beaten the company to the post. But, rumour has it Spotify is set to roll out a Music Pro tier by the end of this year. It’ll add a cost of around £6 on top of your monthly bill. While Spotify’s CD-quality streaming has had a number of potential names over the years (from Spotify HiFi to Supremium), Music Pro is said to be the final name of the new tier, which will also offer AI mash-up features and exclusive access to gig tickets, an anonymous source tells Bloomberg... The post It looks like Spotify loss…

Strictly Rhythm is one of the most influential house music labels, founded in 1989 by Mark Finkelstein and Gladys Pizarro. Known for its ability to discover talent and release over 700 tracks, the label balanced underground credibility with mainstream success. Key milestones include hits like Reel 2 Real‘s "I Like To Move It" and Ultra Naté’s "Free", shaping house music‘s evolution. Despite setbacks in the 2000s, it relaunched in 2007, embraced digital platforms, and remains a cornerstone for DJs and electronic music fans today… View the full article

Defected Records, founded in 1999 by Simon Dunmore, is one of the most influential independent labels in house music. Known for blending underground house with mainstream appeal, the label has evolved into a global brand. Here’s a quick overview of their journey: Launch and Early Success: Started with hits like Soulsearcher’s "I Can’t Get Enough" and Masters at Work’s "To Be in Love." 2000s: Defined by vocal house hits like Roger Sanchez’s "Another Chance" and Bob Sinclar’s "Love Generation." 2010s: Shifted towards deeper sounds with tracks like CamelPhat’s "Cola" and Dennis Ferrer’s "Hey Hey." 2020s: Expanded into tech house and progressive soun…

Hyperpop is undeniably one of the biggest genres of the moment. Charli XCX’s album “Brat” just won Best Dance/Electronic Album at the 2025 Grammys. Even the notoriously critical Fantano rated it as the best album of 2024. But what is Hyperpop? And what sets it apart from “mainstream” pop? That’s what we’re going to explore […] The post Hyperpop Explained: The Genre That’s Breaking All the Rules in 2025 appeared first on EDMProd. View the full article

In a landmark decision, a US district court has ruled that using copyrighted material without permission to train AI does not constitute “fair use”, a ruling that could have far-reaching implications for the music industry’s ongoing legal battles against AI companies… The post AI training on copyrighted content ruled not “fair use” by US court – how could this impact the music industry? appeared first on MusicTech. View the full article