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Apple Music dethrones Spotify

aresayingthatintheUSAthesubscribercountsfor AppleMusic arehigherthan Spotifyandonlygrowing.Thiscomesafterarticlesearlierintheyearsayingitwasboundtohappensoon. OntopthatSpotify’scampaignfor Drake’s newalbum Scorpion washeavilycriticisedforbeingsoaggressivetothepointitmadebrowsingSpotifyuncomfortable.TorubsaltinthatwoundAppleMusicwouldposthigherstreamnumbersforthealbumby30million,despitetheaggressivecampaignfromSpotify. AppleMusicseemstobeseeingthemostsuccessintheRapgenre,whichisgoodforthembecauseaccordinga ,36.2percentallmusicstreamingisfrom“Hip-Hop/R&B.” WhiletheglobalsubscribercountishigherforSpotify,(includingthefreeservice)iftrendskeepgoingthewaytheyareitseemsonlyamattertimebeforeAppleMusictakesovercompletely! Via:]

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Retiree return with lush new joint Magic Eye

Australia’s very own electronic dream-pop group, , return to the spotlight with their latest wholesome single, Magic Eye, featuring Sui Zhen. The East Coast based group, comprised  Tori Holleman, Marco Vella, Matt Crowley, who split their time between Melbourne and Sydney, return to their outstanding best for the 2nd time in 2018. Having …

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Throwback Track, Splendour Special: The Avalanches – Since I Left You

Splendour’s around the corner so for our throwback we chose one our favourite acts from this year’s Splendour line up. The Avalanches stunned the music industry when they released their debut album Since I Left You they became the forefront Aussie electronic music through their sample heavy style that kept us wanting a …

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UK Festivals to start giving out free emergency contraception

FollowingintoUKfestivals, Bestival,Rize and LeedsFestivalwillbeattemptingtostavefunwantedpregnanciesbyferingfreeemergencycontraceptiontopunters. TheMedicineMan tentwillbeferinghelpandadviceinrelatedtounprotectedsexaswellasonsitecontraceptionintheformthemorningafterpill, ellaOne, availablewithoutprescription. WhileAustraliaseemstobehaphazardlystandingby,festivalsoverseasreallyseemtobehittingitouttheballparkwithmeasurestoensuresafetyamongstparty-goers,fromdrugtestingtonowemergencycontraceptionhelpandadvice! Telluswhatyouthinkisthisthesortthingweshouldbeseeingatfestivalseverywhere,orwillthisjustincreasecarelessnessinsexualprotection? Via:]

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Ross From Friends comes in hazy with new tune “Pale Blue Dot”

Since his signing to Brainfeeder we’ve been expecting and receiving huge things from Ross From Friends. From more urban filled experimental electronic to the classic lo-fi we know and love, he’s been delivering from track to track. His latest, Pale Blue Dot is part the ever evolving RFF moniker. An ambient soundscape with a driving …

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Skrillex and Japanese cycling company collaborate on fresh workout soundtrack

Have you got the winter blues and need some inspiration to start getting your body shredded for summer? Forget the clichéd 8-week summer body transformation program at your local gym and get in shape   new collaboration with Japanese cycling company, . The über successful American dance music producer, whose real …

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Boys Noize and Virgil Abloh drop gritty EP

Boys Noize has teamed up with Off-White founder, Virgil Abloh to put together a grimy, tribal techno EP and apparently artistic talents transfer between mediums, because the whole EP bangs. After releasing the “certified club banger”  earlier this year, the follow up EP by the same name holds onto that theme with hollow percussive sounds …

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How Rob Swire pissed off an entire scene and more, answered in his AMA

Rob Swire is an icon, from Pendulum to Knife Party and everything in between, what he’s done is nothing short legendary and as a known introvert, this all came as a bit a suprise. Before he’d even started, he expressed his predisposition “I’d like to preface this by saying I sincerely regret agreeing to this …

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Getter joins Rudimental, Mallrat and more in second Snowtunes announce!

If you’re toying with the idea hitting the slopes this season, the Snowtunes second round lineup might help with that decision, with the annual festival adding some electronic-heavyweights to lineup for 2018. Taking place from August 31st until September 1st, the event will see LA producer GETTER join the ranks along …

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Rick And Morty set to release an album!

AdultSwim haveconfirmedthattheywillreleaseanalbumfeaturing26tracksfromthecultcartoonshow, RickAndMortyalongsidesongsby MazzyStar, BlondeRedheadandothers. It’ssettoreleaseinSeptemberthroughAdultSwimand SubPop,alongsideadeluxeboxsetthatwillfeaturea“portal”coloured(we’reprettysurethat’sgreen)vinylencasedwithledlightstoreallymakeitpop.It’saimedtobeacompletepackagesortideawithacustomposter,patch,sticker,andmostimportantly,abonus7”singlethatfeaturesanextendedmixthescreamingsunfromthefinalethesecondseason. SomethetracksfromRickAndMortyareabsolutelytimelessandwecan’twaittogetourmittsonacopy.YoucanchecktheupcomingtracklistoniTunesandsomethebestonesbelow,whatsongareyoumostkeentogetrelease? Via:]

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Red Bull Music are hosting a Warehouse Party and it’s not where you’d think!

Red Bull Music’s creativity knows no bounds in terms venues and this time they’ve really shown it through venue choice. The Overseas Passenger Terminal’s Cargo Hall in Sydney and the iconic Night Cat in Melbourne are set to host their upcoming events. If the venues didn’t have you sold, check out some the artists …

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SOPHIE has confirmed working on Lady Gaga’s new album!

SOPHIE hasbeennothingshortamazinglately,witheachnewtrackalmostasgroundbreakingasthelast,soitcomesasnosurprisethatshe’sbeenpickeduptocollabwithLadyGaga! Avideowascapturedafanaskingherafterhershowwhethershe’dbeenworkingwithLadyGagaandverynonchalantlySOPHIE’sresponded “…Imeanwhatever,youknow,Iworkonalotdifferentthingsifitcomesoutthenit’scool,butyoucannevertell,butyeahshe’sacoolperson.”  ThiscollaborationcouldbehugeforSOPHIEwho’sbeenmakingwavesherownaccord,wecan’twaittoseewhatthepairdishout!Imean,“whatever,ifitcomesoutthenit’scool…” Via:]

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Melbourne’s Luboku shares soothing, emotionally driven new track

Singer/songwriter Luis Kennett, better known as Lukoku has unleashed a serene new single, None Of You. The Melbourne born artist masterfully intertwines his heartfelt vocals amidst an angelic instrumental foundation, all which coming together to create a truly mesmerising sonic experience for the listener and something that is as refreshing …

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James Blake opens up on his battle with anxiety and suicidal thoughts

James Blake has opened up on the stigma surrounding mental health in the music industry in the way expressing his personal battles with anxiety and depression. Speaking at the annual symposium the Performing Arts Medicine Association (PAMA) on a panel called You Got This: Managing the Suicide Crisis in the Arts Population, …

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Lobster Theremin founder, Asquith drops new single from vinyl release

Lobster Theremin head, Jimmy Asquith has shared the first cut from his forthcoming self-released white label release, ASQ001. Starting with a fine selection percussion in the beginning the song, you might wonder how this track could get any bigger but it’s just getting warmed up. Summarising his versatility in style, Asquith dips into …

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MUTO’s debut ‘Arcane’ EP is a visceral, electronic journey

Sydney producer MUTO has unleashed his long awaited Arcane EP today Of Leisure and it is 7-tracks moving, electronic goodness. Known for his visceral, emotion-driven production, Arcane comes as a musical coming age, with MUTO showcasing his development in instrumental story telling with the help  Sweden’s Novaa, Melbourne’s HVNCOQ and Emerson Leif on the …

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Hydraulix drops hefty new ‘Kingdom’ EP ft. UZ, Oski and more

Hydraulix has unleashed his new Kingdom EP and as expected, it’s ripe with bangers. The Sydney-based artist has built his reputation in the Aussie and global electronic music community for going heavy on production with in-your-face instrumentation paired with some very well thought out featured artists. With Kingdom, Hydraulix gets …

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Miss Blanks returns with raunchy new track ‘Good Good D’

After stamping dominance in the Aussie hip-hop scene with a combination hard-hitting lyricism and eclectic, dance-heavy production, Miss Blanks has more than proved herself to be a much needed musical force. Back with a new one today Trench Records, the Brisbane based artist continues with her no-holes-barred attitude towards music …

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Premiere: Pantheon and Nyxen turn towards acid-tech on mind-bending “Timewarp”

Australia isn’t exactly the first place the comes to mind when you think acid-tech, but with Pantheon and Nyxen’s latest UNKNOWN RECORDS release, “Timewarp“, that may soon change. And in a Stoney Roads exclusive, we’re ready to introduce this track to your ears, for what’s bound to be a mind-bending …

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Sydney’s Bobby Gray brings disco back on STRICTLYBEATS release, ‘Everyday People’

That wave new age disco washing over the electronic scene? We’re here for it. And one the latest additions to this sound is coming from Bobby Gray – a veteran Sydney DJ, songwriter, and producer, who’s just dropped a new track, “EVERYDAY PEOPLE (Feat. Midnight Boom)”, on Sydney’s homegrown label …