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:]

Jay-Z Is PISSED At Philadelphia's Mayor for Moving His Festival

Philadelphia’s mayor is reportedly trying to push Made in America festival out its venue without notice — but Jay-Z isn’t leaving without a fight! The music legend and festival curator has penned an open letter to Mayor Kenney and the people Philadelphia, addressing the ban on the event from its usual …

Burning Man PSA: Stop Pooping On The Playa

Pretty much anything goes at Burning Man — but, please, don’t poop on the Playa. Too many Burners have apparently done their business on the dusty grounds their own rave haven, and not only is that pretty disgusting, but it’s raising some serious concerns with an environmental agency. Local publication  has issued …

FIRST LISTEN: REZZ Releases Audio Teaser for Next Album Single

Calling all Rezz fans! Ya girl has a new song coming out this Friday — but you can hear part “Flying Octopus” right now. The downtempo track stealthily creeps along, moving in slow motion. That signature Rezz vibe enchants every single sound, from the hypnotizing high notes down to the …

Premiere: Theo Kottis ‘Ciro’

Edinburgh producer Theo Kottis is the latest artist to step up for Global Underground’s ‘Nubreed’ album series. The 11th edition of the mix series finds the fast-rising DJ/producer exploring what he describes as the “deeper, expansive” side of his record collection, featuring cuts from new age legend Gigi Masin, live …

Premire: LT ‘Mesophere’

Derbyshire’s precocious son Lewis Taylor, or LT to you and me, has arrived with a lush debut solo EP on Rhythm Section INTL. The 20-year-old producer, and school friend of fellow Rhythm Section upstart Mallard, has been honing a steady craft for the past couple of years and now, with …

Deadmau5 Teases New Collab with One of EDM's Biggest Vocalists

After releasing a for his record label, deadmau5 is showing no signs slowing down. His next venture? Collaborating with vocalist and fellow Canadian Lights, apparently. Deadmau5 teased the collaboration in a response to a fan tweet. It’s a bit odd to see deadmau5 announcing a collaboration in response to a …

REPORT: Calvin Harris Makes More Money Than Drake

Forbes just published its annual list and Calvin Harris is holding it down at No. 50 — the only electronic music producer in the Top 50 for 2018. Riding out the success his fifth studio album and staying well booked in Las Vegas are key factors that land Harris his …

This Classic Hit Is The Oldest YouTube Video To Hit 1 Billion Plays

Passing one billion views on YouTube isn’t all it used to be. There are currently 47 videos on YouTube that have more than one billion views, but Guns N’ Roses’ “November Rain” is at least special among them: it’s the oldest video to do so. “November Rain” came out in 1991, …

Excision & Illenium's Collab Is FINALLY Out Now [MUST LISTEN]

Fans have been waiting for this epic collaboration from Excision and Illenium for months, and at last, we can finally listen to “Gold (Stupid Love)” in full, high quality. At just under five minutes, there’s a lot to unpack with this collaboration. From top to bottom, it’s truly a full …

Major Record Labels Are Upset With Spotify's Playlists

Streaming services have changed the music industry forever, and Spotify is one the industry’s biggest innovators. Their ficial playlists have become very influential, but major record labels are upset with them. Why? According to a Business Insider article, the labels want more their music on Spotify’s playlists. Business Insider received …

Illenium Confirms Brand New Collab On The Way [DETAILS HERE]

We’re all waiting for Illenium’s to drop tomorrow, but we might’ve gotten a clue as to Illenium’s next single after that. At the very least, we have confirmation that the single exists and now we’re excited to hear it. Tweeting today, alt hip hop singer/songwriter Call Me Karizma said, “@ILLENIUMMUSIC …

Your EDM Premiere: Spag Heddy – Ernstig

Spag Heddy has perpetually proven himself to be one bass music’s most interesting producers, so his new track out today, “Ernstig,” comes as no surprise. While most bass producers will lean toward Rick and Morty for vocal samples these days, Spag Heddy has gone toward another modern animated masterpiece for his …

Calvin Harris Beats Drake on Highest Paid Celebs List

It’s that time the year again; Forbes’ newest list the world’s highest-paid celebrities is finalized and published! Did you make the cut? Probably not, but fortunately for Calvin Harris, he made the 50th spot. Beating out The Chainsmokers (#59), Paul McCartney (#51), and even Drake (#53), Harris is the top electronic …

UK Festivals to start giving out free emergency contraception

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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 …

T-Shyne Teams Up With Young Thug for 'Side Steppin'

T-Shyne – Side Steppin’ (feat. Young Thug) Coming out only weeks after ‘Word Mouth’, YSL affiliate T-Shyne dishes out some fire with his latest track ‘Side Steppin’’ featuring Atlanta-legend Young Thug. Straight out his highly anticipated album, ‘The Immaculate’, ‘Side Steppin’’ represents the extreme attention to detail that T-Shyne has for …

Golden Features Releases Dark and Bass-heavy 'Always'

Golden Features – Always Golden Features just released the third single ‘Always‘ from his album, SECT.  The overall dark tones in the production give way to colossal drops where techno influences take over. With his latest single, Golden Features doesn’t hold back from exploring deep textures. On ‘Always’ he creates a …

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 …

Flosstradamus & Rawtek Collaborate for Tasteful New Single 'Guava'

Flosstradamus & Rawtek – Guava  Curt Cameruci eases fans with some new heavy trap in his new single ‘Guava‘. The tasteful new single will have your trap tastebuds wanting more and more. This time he’s collaborated with Rawtek to bring us this sweet treat. The track starts f with a slow hip-hop esque beat …

Audien Triumphantly Returns to Anjunabeats with New Single 'Higher'

Audien feat. Cecilia Gault- Higher My oh my how long we’ve waited for this. From 2012 to about 2015, Nathaniel Rathbun a.k.a Audien was a staple on the Anjunabeats label producing fan-favorite tracks like ‘Hindsight’, ‘Iris’, and ‘Wayfarer’. Since then, Audien left Anjuna to explore and grow his musical reach …

Malaa Announces Infectious Single 'Bling Bling' and Fall Illegal Tour

Malaa – Bling Bling Dark, Seductive, Mysterious – Three things that describe the masked enigma that is Malaa. He has been dominating the scene with his recent collaborations with future house legend Tchami including the most recent viral release, ‘Kurupt‘. Coming f the No Redemption Tour with Tchami, Malaa also …

Billboard CEO John Amato to be Replaced After "Internal Investigations"

Billboard has consistently delivered some the world’s best news, opinions, events, reviews, clips, and style since its launch in 1894. Today, the company is making headlines for another hot topic: they have booted CEO John Amato out the company. The drastic move is not likely shocking to most as he has become …

Major Labels Are Upset That Spotify Doesn’t Include Enough Of Their Songs In Their playlists

With the streaming revolution taking over the world and replacing downloads and even radio listeners, Spotify has quickly become one the most powerful platforms in the music industry. Its employee curated playlists can make artists massive globally overnight, keep legacy careers alive and well, or severely decrease an artist’s overall …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Rick And Morty set to release an album!

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

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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 …

Paul van Dyk- Shine

Paul van Dyk- Shine One the more highly anticipated Ibiza residencies is quickly approaching. Trance legend Paul van Dyk’s massive 2018 SHINE Ibiza Residency is right around the corner and to get ready for it, the legend dropped a new single today. The single, like the name his residency, is …