Stormzy’s #Merky Books launches literature festival to ‘inspire young creatives’ | Books

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A free festival from Stormzy’s #Merky Books imprint, headlined by musician Wretch 32, poet John Agard and former children’s laureate Malorie Blackman, will aim to demystify publishing for aspiring storytellers across all media. The event, […]

Spotify Launches AI-Powered Personal DJ with Realistic Voice

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Photo Credit: Spotify Spotify has launched an artificial-intelligence-powered DJ featuring a realistic human-sounding voice.  The feature is currently in beta and Spotify promises it will deliver a curated lineup of music alongside commentary around the […]

Steve Aoki Launches First-Ever Grading and Authentication Platform for Physical Music Assets

Steve Aoki Launches First-Ever Grading and Authentication Platform for Physical Music Assets

Audio Media Grading will likely be of interest to dedicated collectors who view music as an alternative asset. Steve Aoki is bringing new infrastructure to the world of physical music.  It’s long been widely accepted […]

Kendoll Launches Dollhouse Records With Piping Hot House Track, "Strike a Pose"

Kendoll Launches Dollhouse Records With Piping Hot House Track, "Strike a Pose"

The surging house music producer aims to build Dollhouse Records into a “platform for community, inclusivity, art and underground revival.” Known for her unique blend of bass and U.K. house, Kendoll has launched her new […]

YouTube Music Launches ‘Create A Radio’ Feature

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Photo Credit: YouTube Music YouTube Music is making its radio experience a bit more Pandora-like with more customization features. The previous radio experience on YouTube Music had people choose their listening experience by seeding from […]

Vintage Culture Teases Debut Album, Launches New Label and Event Series With BOMA

Vintage Culture Teases Debut Album, Launches New Label and Event Series With BOMA

Vintage Culture, who also dropped a new single, continues to highlight why he’s one of the foremost tastemakers in the latest melodic house boom cycle. The next evolution of Vintage Culture has arrived. The red-hot […]

Oliver Heldens Launches New Label “Focused On the More Musical Side of Techno” – EDM.com

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Oliver Heldens is taking his love of techno music to another level after launching HILOMATIK, a new record label. The Dutch dance music superstar says the label will serve as a home for his HI-LO […]

SiriusXM Launches Limited-Run ‘The Grammy Channel’

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Photo Credit: SiriusXM SiriusXM launches the limited-run ‘The Grammy Channel,’ the event’s ‘Official Audio Experience.’ SiriusXM announced the return of The Grammy Channel in collaboration with the Recording Academy, celebrating the 65th Annual Grammy Awards […]

Aphex Twin Launches Cryptic Teaser, Foreshadowing Return to the Stage In 2023 – EDM.com

Aphex Twin Launches Cryptic Teaser, Foreshadowing Return to the Stage In 2023 - EDM.com

Fans of Aphex Twin are about to have a field day with his latest cryptic teaser. A mysterious link bearing Twin’s insignia has gone live, and likely portends the enigmatic producer’s first live performance in four […]

BBC Radio Launches “1Xtra Rave Show” With Jeremiah Asiamah – EDM.com

BBC Radio Launches "1Xtra Rave Show" With Jeremiah Asiamah - EDM.com

BBC Radio 1 has launched the “1Xtra Rave Show,” a new program hosted by U.K. presenter and DJ Jeremiah Asiamah. According to Asiamah, the show, which champions Black dance culture, serves as 1Xtra’s first official home for […]

TikTok Launches a ‘Talent Manager Portal’ for Creators to Land Brand Deals

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Photo Credit: TikTok TikTok launches a ‘Talent Manager Portal’ that allows creators’ managers to negotiate branding deals. To make it easier for brands to work with its biggest creators, TikTok has updated its Creator Marketplace to include […]

Spotify India Launches In-App Rewards Program – How It Works

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Photo Credit: Szymon Kopeć Spotify is testing a new feature for its pay-as-you-go plans in India, dubbed Premium Mini. Here’s how it works. Spotify Premium Mini service provides access to the service for a day […]