One of the Longest Running Music Streaming Platforms Is Shutting Down

It’s the end an era as music streaming service 8tracks announces its difficult decision to shut down after 11 years running. The platform, which centers around user-generated playlists consisting at least 8 tracks, has released an ficial statement. 8tracks takes us through the platform’s history, from early beginnings to its imminent …

Live Nation Settles with Justice Department Outside Court & That’s Not Good for Music

At the end last week, the US Department Justice was preparing legal action against Live Nation for violating its consent decree established when the company bought Ticketmaster in 2010. Now, the DOJ and Live Nation have come to a settlement that does little to address the concert promoter’s alleged violations …

Spotify Finally Launches Its Long-Awaited “Friend” Feature

Spotify is changing the way we interact with friends on the platform. A new feature called “Tastebuds” allows users to explore the musical tastes their friends. Until this point, Spotify has seriously lacked on features to allow friends to interact the platform. “Friend Activity” has been available for quite some time, …

$61 Million Worth of MDMA Smuggled In BBQ Grills Seized In Massive Drug Bust

A multinational drug bust has resulted in the seizure a massive amount drugs — street valued at $61 million. The Australian Border Force (ABF) announced Tuesday that two men were arrested for allegedly smuggling 645 kilograms MDMA inside hundreds  aluminum barbecues. The first, a 33-year-old Canadian suspect and the other, a 30-year-old …

Illenium, The Chainsmokers & More Rank on Forbes Prestigious 30 Under 30

Forbes just released its 30 Under 30 list for 2020. “Spin masters” The Chainsmokers grace the cover Forbes‘ annual 30 Under 30 issue, one five. Other covers feature under-30 all-stars, Kevin Durant, Melanie Perkins, Rachel Carlson, and 21 Savage. Making the 30 Under 30 music list this year are Illenium, Jon Bellion, …

WATCH: Gorillaz Reveal Trailer for Documentary Film 'Reject False Icons'

Gorillaz have ficially announced their forthcoming documentary, Reject False Icons. The movie is the first-ever, all-access, immersive journey into the world Gorillaz and the band’s extended family. Gorillaz promise never-before-seen-footage where “the virtual meets the real,” as their music project tends to do. In his debut feature, director Denholm Hewlett …

Amazon Music Massively Upgrades Its Streaming Catalogue With New Partnership

Amazon Music HD just upgraded. A new partnership with Dolby Atmos now includes the entire and quite massive catalog Warner Music Group. Available for streaming on Amazon Music HD. Dolby’s Senior Vice President Commercial Partnerships, John Couling said the new initiative: Artists are excited to work in Dolby Atmos because it …

REPORT: Another EDC Attendee Caught Stealing Phones, This Time Over 100

Phone theft was a major problem at Electric Daisy Carnival Orlando this year. In one sweep, Palm Beach County deputies recovered 106 mobile phones reportedly stolen at the music festival over the weekend. The suspect, 25-year-old Adeson Ortega-Rodriguez was caught with the phones, as well as stolen credit cards. He wasn’t …

Major Lazer Releases Newest Dancehall Inspired Future Hit [Must Listen]

Major Lazer just dropped “Evapora” with IZA and Ciara, continuing a long string singles in 2019 including “Que Calor” with J Balvin & Alfa, “Make It Hot” with Anita, and “Take It From Me” with Skip Marley. “Evapora” comes as a pretty standard Major Lazer song, with emphatic female vocals …

Shocking Behind-The-Scenes Footage of Martin Garrix Breaking His Ankle On Stage Released

The Martin Garrix Show is back! As one the top DJs in the world, we’re used to seeing Martin Garrix thrive in pretty much every situation. However, the first episode the fourth season covers one the most unfortunate happenings his recent career. Earlier this year, Garrix was performing during his …

Galantis Forced To Cancel All Future Shows

Galantis has announced that they are cancelling all shows until further notice as member Christian Karlsson heals from an injury. The announcement was made just moments ago on the group’s social media pages, referencing two torn ligaments by Karlsson sustained during a performance in Seoul, Korea last weekend. Karlsson: “I’m …

Facebook, Instagram Ban The Peach & Eggplant Emojis Cause This Is A Totally Important Issue

Facebook and Instagram are cracking down on the use eggplant and peach emojis — as well as nude photos in which emojis cover “genitalia, butts or female nipples.” Moving forward, pairing an eggplant or peach emoji with any expression ual nature may get you banned. Also, photos with emojis covering private areas …

VIDEO: Deadmau5 & Dillon Francis Jump On Stage Together for Dance-Off To “Dancing Queen”

It always pays to start f your Monday morning on the right foot, and thankfully, Dillon Francis and Deadmau5 have us covered. This past weekend at Escape: Pyscho Circus in Southern California, during Dillon’s main stage set, Deadmau5 hopped on stage to surprise him while he was playing ABBA’s “Dancing …

Gryffin & Aloe Blacc Perform Heart-Rending Cover of Avicii’s “Wake Me Up”

Gryffin and Aloe Blacc cover “Wake Me Up,” originally performed by Avicii, to utter perfection for Sirius XM. The magic is captured below, as Gryffin takes to acoustic guitar with an electric assist, and Aloe performs his famous lyrics with execution. “Wake Me Up” comes alive once again with this …

Bassnectar Is Launching A Food Drive for Flint, Michigan To Donate Over 35,000 Meals

Bassnectar is always looking for ways to give back and his latest venture involves bringing food to the kids Flint, Michigan — 35,000 meals worth! This Halloween, Bassnectar takes on Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan for three special nights what he’s calling Freakstyle 2019. Over October 31 – November …

Second Arrest Made In Connection with Mac Miller's Death

Mac Miller died this month last year an apparent overdose. Earlier this month, Cameron James Pettit, 28, was arrested on suspicion selling Miller the fentanyl-laced drugs that largely contributed to his death. Now, a second man has been arrested, this time in Arizona, in connection with the rapper’s death. According to CBS, …

Disneyland Visitor Takes LSD And Vanishes From Park, Found Naked A Mile Away After Huge Search Party

Disneyland is supposedly the happiest place on Earth. That, however, doesn’t imply a ceiling on how much happiness you can achieve. Some people choose to augment their experience at the parks with some psychedelics, like LSD or mushrooms. The key, in those instances, is knowing how to comport oneself. A …

Your EDM Premiere: Haywyre – Tell Me (Notaker Remix)

Out today are six stellar remixes for Haywyre’s Panorama: Discover EP, including this incredible new one from fellow Monstercat artist Notaker. Notaker takes the original funky, jazz hall-influenced tune and gives it a much spacier feel. This sound comes naturally to Notaker, after all, just look toward his latest releases as …

This DJ Legend Went Undercover As An Old Man At Tomorrowland for A Secret Set

Tomorrowland’s 15th anniversary edition was full surprises in order to amaze the People Tomorrow once again. Dutch DJ and producer Laidback Luke – a Tomorrowland regular and an absolute icon the Dutch dance scene – cooked up something special this year to celebrate 15 years Tomorrowland. After playing the iconic …

WATCH LIVE: Apple Reveals The New iPhone 11 + Much More

Here’s what to expect from this morning’s Apple Special Event… First up, the unveiling the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Max. New iPhone 11 features are expected to include multi-angle FaceID, reverse wireless charging and Wi-Fi 6 support. The event may also cover Apple Watch Series 5 and the much anticipated 16-inch …

Apple's New iPhone 11 Announces Tomorrow – Everything To Know

An Apple Special Event is scheduled for tomorrow and here’s what to expect… First up, the unveiling the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Max. The slight differences between each model are bulleted below. New iPhone 11 features are expected to include multi-angle FaceID, reverse wireless charging and Wi-Fi 6 support. …

Tomorrowland Winter Reveals Theme For 2020 & It's A Fan Favorite [VIDEO]

The inaugural Tomorrowland Winter earlier this year in the Alpe d’Huez in France set a standard for snowy, mountaintop festivals across the world — not that there are that many in the first place. With sets from many Tomorrowland’s mainstays like Armin van Buuren, DJ Snake, Martin Garrix & more, it …

Electric Zoo Responds To Multitude of Reports That Security Sexually Harassed & Assaulted Attendees

Yesterday, Twitter and was flooded with accounts inappropriate searches and sexual assault at Electric Zoo festival in New York this past weekend. According to many users, it was the same man conducting searches that appeared to be the most culpable in these acts, described as a man with a man-bun …

Dealer Who Supplied Mac Miller with Fentanyl-Tainted Oxy Charged In Connection To His Death

Mac Miller tragically died in September 2018 as a result  a lethal mix fentanyl and cocaine. Pills reportedly recovered from the home by emergency services included Xanax, Oxycodone, Hydrocodone, and generic Adderall. Now, nearly a year to the day since his death, prosecutors have charged a man in connection to his death. It’s …

Alison Wonderland Cancels Major Festival Performances To Focus On Mental & Physical Health

Amongst DJs who’ve been outspoken about mental and physical health, Alison Wonderland’s voice has been one the loudest. On Twitter, the producer/DJ is fearless about sharing her status at any given moment, and no doubt it has given many her followers the courage to do the same. Yesterday, Alison Wonderland …

Apple Music Launches "Shazam Discovery" Playlist To Keep Listeners Ahead Of The Curve

Apple Music just launched a new playlist feature called “Shazam Discovery,” perfect for finding the freshest new music out there. The playlist highlights the 50 top “up-and-coming songs from breaking artists,” available now and updated weekly, thanks to Shazams from around the world. Songs on the Shazam Discovery playlist are either growing …

Nite Records Drop "Summer Nites Volume 5" Compilation

If you’re looking for something a little deeper for your summer playlist, the Nite Records crew has you covered! Their “Summer Nites Volume 5” has recently dropped, and features an incredible compilation house artists from the label. The eight-track project features Kasto, AYAREZ, Drexler, Blame Mate, Tewax, CuzzÖ, T-ROM, and …

Prince Paris Drops Bouncy Cover Of Alice Deejay's Classic "Better Off Alone"

Alice Deejay’s seminal classic “Better Off Alone” has pretty much stayed the same since it was released in July 1998. (Yeah, it’s that old.) Now, though, Prince Paris is taking on the monumental responsibility bringing the classic to a modern audience with an updated twist and a new energy. For …

LIVE STREAM: Watch Tomorrowland Weekend 2 with Carl Cox, Don Diablo + Many More

The Tomorrowland live stream is back for another round this weekend and you don’t want to miss a beat! The live stream has taken over once again and it’s absolutely stacked. Today’s performers include The Chainsmokers, Armin van Buuren, Alesso, Nicky Romero, Charlotte de Witte, and more on the main stage. …

Ultra Music Festival Launches New Sustainability Program, But Still Doesn't Have A Home

Ultra Music Festival promises to continue its Mission: Home environmental protection and sustainability campaign at next year’s event and beyond. Initiatives including the Leave No Trace policy, a full recycling program, and plastic reduction efforts all strive to keep Ultra environmentally friendly — and proved successful in 2019. According to Ultra, …

Bassnectar Festival Changes Location After Dolphin Deaths & It Looks Spectacular

Bassnectar Reveals Deja Voom 2020 Location & Dates After a successful first year, Bassnectar’s Deja Voom destination festival will return in 2020 at a new location: Grand Oasis in Cancun, Mexico. Following outcries concerning captive dolphins at the first resort, Riviera Maya, Deja Voom has changed locations in its second …

Lindsey Stirling Releases "The Upside" & "Underground" From Forthcoming Fifth Studio Album

Lindsey Stirling is preparing to release her fifth studio album, Artemis, due out September 6. Leading up to the release, she’s dropped two singles, “The Upside” and “Underground.” The two tracks represent vastly different sides Stirling’s still evolving style, the first engaging more with the pumped up electronic, progressive sound and …

NEW STUDY: MDMA Use Linked To Heart Disease

A new study suggests that the use ecstasy and other similar drugs may increase the risk  valvular heart disease. The researchers conducted a meta-analysis and discovered an association between serotonergic activity and cardiac valvular pathology. The findings, outlined in Heart, suggested that 3,4-Methyl​enedioxy​methamphetamine, aka MDMA aka ecstasy or “molly,” could potentially increase …

Metal Band Steel Panther Listens To Marshmello For The First Time & It's Utterly Ridiculous

Despite his tens millions followers on social media, there are indeed some people who have never heard Marshmello before. One example is glam metal cover band Steel Panther, whose members Michael Starr and Satchel host a rather odd vlog called “The World Of Music.” On the latest episode, the two …

Steff Da Campo & Dave Crusher deliver New Banger 'Why Boy'

One dance music’s tastemaking artists, Steff Da Campo has covered his tracks throughout the years with many groundbreaking records. Recently, he took his sound to a next level with worldwide supported tracks like ‘House Party’ (released on Heldeep last year) and the widely supported Hexagon release ‘Deeper Love’. Returning to …

First Responders Prepare For This Weekend's EDC Las Vegas

Paramedics are readying for Electric Daisy Carnival — and attendees must be prepared, too. The music festival goes down this weekend, May 17 -19 in Las Vegas. Although temperatures will be cooler than in many years past, hydration concerns remain ever-present. Community Ambulance Director Special Operations, Glen Simpson, urges EDC attendees …

Flume Made A New Song Just for His Friend’s Birthday & You Can Only Listen To It Here

This past weekend, LA-based photographer Britt Lucas was celebrating her birthday. Among those joining her in the festivities were both producer Flume and comedian Paige Elkington. Normally, this wouldn’t be cause for coverage, but as it turns out, Flume made a whole new composition specifically for Lucas’ birthday — and it will …

WATCH: The Swedish Army Performs Incredible Tribute To Avicii That’ll Leave You Crying

Avicii‘s greatest hits being covered by the Swedish Army is enough to bring a tear to your eye. Or send you into a straight up cry sesh. Either is completely ok — just embrace the feelings. The Beridna Högvakten and Livgardets Dragonmusikkår recently formed together to dedicate a touching performance to the …

Your EDM Premiere: Random Movement Remixes Composure's Hit 'Listen' [Divination Recordings]

Divination has been coming out strong for the U.S. talent this year, with all original tracks by some the great undiscovered DnB producers in this great land. One the highlights the Divination catalog thus far has been the track “Listen” by Composure, a relative newcomer. Now Divination are announcing the …

REPORT: Amazon’s New Music Streaming Service Could Be A Spotify-Killer

Amazon is getting into the music streaming game — big time. This goes much further than Prime Music. According to Music Business Worldwide, Amazon’s next big plan will rival the likes Spotify, Apple Music and more. The platform will reportedly fer high-quality audio for approximately $15 per month. Industry sources …