DJ Calvin Harris has defended his set at the recent Ultra Music Festival in Miami after it was described as “underwhelming” in the comments section of a social media post. Harris responded by highlighting the number of streams his songs had achieved, questioning whether he should have played none of his hit tracks, and stressing… Continue reading Calvin Harris responds to criticism of Ultra Music Festival set: “You wonder why I never play EDM festivals?”
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Pharrell Williams faces legal battle from Chad Hugo over The Neptunes trademark
Pharrell Williams has been accused of attempting to have full control over The Neptunes trademark by Chad Hugo, his former songwriting partner, who also happens to be his close friend. According to legal representatives for Hugo, Williams fraudulently attempted to register the trademark alone without consulting Hugo. This violates an existing agreement that requires both… Continue reading Pharrell Williams faces legal battle from Chad Hugo over The Neptunes trademark
Space Ibiza to host “historic” 24-week residency at Eden
Eden Ibiza is set to host a “historic” residency by Space Ibiza, which is being called a “homecoming” in San Antonio town. The goal is to “rekindle the flames” of Space Ibiza’s spirit, which was sorely missed by its founders who said they deeply missed the collective joy of dancing and the creation of incredible… Continue reading Space Ibiza to host “historic” 24-week residency at Eden
Man arrested following hostage situation at Dutch nightclub
A man has been taken into police custody after a hostage situation unfolded at a nightclub in Ede, central Netherlands during the weekend. A local media outlet claimed four people were held hostage on Saturday morning at Cafe Petticoat. The opening time has not been confirmed. The man ended the captivity after seven hours voluntarily.… Continue reading Man arrested following hostage situation at Dutch nightclub
124-year-old theatre in Ibiza to relaunch as live music venue
The Teatro Pereyra, a historic building in Ibiza town, is set to reopen this May after a 16-year restoration as a live music and creative venue, according to a statement released by Pedro Matutes Barceló, Pereyra’s owner. The 125-year-old building will now include a cutting-edge theatre, live music venue, cocktail bar and lounge. The Janet… Continue reading 124-year-old theatre in Ibiza to relaunch as live music venue
Enya announces surprise Southern hip hop mixtape
Enya, the Irish singer known for her ethereal music, has shocked fans with the announcement that she is moving away from her usual sound to experiment with triplet rap flows. Her new mixtape, ‘Old Red Moon’, takes inspiration from the Southern rap scene in Atlanta, which she encountered during a recent visit to the city’s… Continue reading Enya announces surprise Southern hip hop mixtape
LA dubstep has been granted UNESCO cultural heritage status
Dubstep music hailing from Los Angeles, also known as brostep, has recently gained recognition from UNESCO and joined the list of intangible cultural heritage (ICH). This comes just after Berlin techno was given a nod by the awarding body in Germany. Based on the “cultural phenomenon” tag, UNESCO’s awarding team finds brostep deserving of this… Continue reading LA dubstep has been granted UNESCO cultural heritage status
TikTok is now blurring the faces of artists signed to Universal Music Group
As Universal Music Group (UMG) and TikTok continue their dispute over music royalties, TikTok has started to blur the faces of UMG-signed artists. Fans noticed a slight blur over the faces of artists like Billie Eilish, Adele, and Megan Thee Stallion on March 30th, which has grown more severe over the past 24 hours. Reports… Continue reading TikTok is now blurring the faces of artists signed to Universal Music Group
Amy Lamé slams Daylight Savings: “Give London its hour back”
London’s Night Czar, Amy Lamé, has criticised the UK government’s decision to switch back to British Summer Time (BST) by turning the clocks back on March 31st. Lamé has come under fire recently, facing criticism over her claim that London is a “24-hour city”. Despite disputes including licensing battles over operating hours, closures of clubs… Continue reading Amy Lamé slams Daylight Savings: “Give London its hour back”
Jai Dee shares ‘The Absolutely Massive EP’ via Dance Trax
Jai Dee, a Scottish music producer, has released ‘The Absolutely Massive EP’ on Dance Trax, a sublabel of Unknown to the Unknown. The EP took inspiration from the Big Beat genre of the ’90s and was created during the revival of old-school sounds such as jungle and hardcore starting in summer 2019. Dee desired to… Continue reading Jai Dee shares ‘The Absolutely Massive EP’ via Dance Trax