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Digital 21 + Stefan Olsdal – ADE, Redefining Success & Touring
Fresh off their amazing set at Amsterdam Dance Event 2025, Digital 21 + Stefan Olsdal once again showcased their ability to captivate the audience by fusing electronic sound, live instruments and cinematic visuals. This duo - consisting of Digital 21, who’s the pioneer in the Spanish electronic music scene, and Stefan Olsdal, ...
Inspiring Millions, Defining Music and Fashion — 2024 in Numbers
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Digital 21 + Stefan Olsdal – ADE, Redefining Success & Touring
Fresh off their amazing set at Amsterdam Dance Event 2025, Digital 21 + Stefan Olsdal once again showcased their ability to captivate the audience by fusing electronic sound, live instruments ...
Nora En Pure – New Release, Sound & Serenity
Iconic Deep House DJ, Nora En Pure, has been a main feature of the electronic music circuit for the last decade, setting the stage ablaze with captivating music and nature-inspired ...
Roger Sanchez – NYC to the World, House Music & Release Yourself Radio
House music pioneer and trailblazer, Roger Sanchez, has been an icon of the genre for decades. He has produced international hits, remixed for dozens of superstars, and become one of ...
Robin S. – Faith, Resilience & Rhythm
Robin Jackson Maynard, known professionally as Robin S., gave us one of the most iconic House tracks of all time: “Show Me Love.” The song peaked at number five on ...
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Men’s Fall Fashion Guide 2025
As summer comes to a close, fall is just around the corner, calling for new pieces and outfits. Fall is all about comfort, whether that be wearing a knit sweater ...
Top 10 Women’s Fashion Trends for 2025
If there’s one thing we’ve learned about fashion in 2025, it’s that rules are out the window. This year’s trends prove that “too much” can actually be just right, and ...
LO NEEL – Paris’s New Ethical Luxury
As the textile industry continues to create new pieces each day, it is reasonable to ask questions about the process of manufacturing. In a time when the health of the ...
2025 Fashion Guide – What to Expect as the Leaves Drop
As the weather cools down and pumpkins start appearing in grocery stores, there is no mistaking that fall has arrived. With the new season comes new styles, and staying ...
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Album Covers – The Visual Evolution of Sound
When thinking of a song that held a cultural impact, chances are the cover art is as iconic as the first note. For nearly a century, album art has done ...
Tell No One – New York City’s Next Immersive Storytelling Experience
New York City has always been the figurehead that thrives on the realms of the unseen and unspoken, hiding away whispers behind velvet curtains, offering hazy encounters in dimly lit ...
D’Angelo – The Soulful Legacy of a Neo-Soul Pioneer
The world lost one of its most soulful voices on October 14th, 2025, when D’Angelo (Micheal Eugene Archer) passed away at the age of 51 after a private battle with ...
Rebels or Relics – The Culture of Sex, Drugs and Rock & Roll
Is the life of a rockstar over, and should we celebrate? As the fall festival lineup— the last death rattle of the live music season—has arrived, so has the return ...
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Album Covers – The Visual Evolution of Sound
When thinking of a song that held a cultural impact, chances are the cover art is as iconic as the first note. For nearly a century, album art has done ...
Top 10 Cover Songs of the Last Decade
Sometimes a cover does not just honour the original, it revamps and elevates the song altogether. Whether it is a one-time live performance or a formally produced release, these covers ...
The Fall of Damiano David – From Rock God to TikTok Trend
Has Damiano David lost his edge? After the release of his latest album, “FUNNY little FEARS,” fans of the Italian rock band Måneskin fear that David has gone soft and ...
City Pop by Tadashi Goto – Funktasy Records’ AI Debut Album
For decades, musicians have been wondering whether some day they will be fully replaced by computers. Today, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has delivered an official answer: “Yes, I can.” AI is ...
Dance, EDM, House →
Digital 21 + Stefan Olsdal – ADE, Redefining Success & Touring
Fresh off their amazing set at Amsterdam Dance Event 2025, Digital 21 + Stefan Olsdal once again showcased their ability to captivate the audience by fusing electronic sound, live instruments ...
Nora En Pure – New Release, Sound & Serenity
Iconic Deep House DJ, Nora En Pure, has been a main feature of the electronic music circuit for the last decade, setting the stage ablaze with captivating music and nature-inspired ...
ADE 2025 – Defining the Global Dance Culture
Every October, Amsterdam transforms into the center of global dance culture as it hosts the Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) - the world’s largest and most influential electronic music festival. What ...
Roger Sanchez – NYC to the World, House Music & Release Yourself Radio
House music pioneer and trailblazer, Roger Sanchez, has been an icon of the genre for decades. He has produced international hits, remixed for dozens of superstars, and become one of ...
Urban, Hip Hop, R&B →
D’Angelo – The Soulful Legacy of a Neo-Soul Pioneer
The world lost one of its most soulful voices on October 14th, 2025, when D’Angelo (Micheal Eugene Archer) passed away at the age of 51 after a private battle with ...
The U.S. vs U.K. Debate – Which Nation has Better Rappers?
A couple of weeks ago, on July 3, Skepta sparked a new debate in the international hip-hop community: who would win in a lineup of UK vs. US rappers? ...
The Evolution of Hip-Hop Fashion – Part III – 2010s & Beyond
Let’s follow on from our previous pieces, “The Evolution of Hip Hop Fashion Pt. 1” and “Pt. 2”, both exploring the 80s-90s and the 2000s. The 2010s and onward ...
Cardi B – The Best Songs To Get You Hyped For Am I The Drama?
Miss B is finally back. After years of waiting, Cardi B has recently announced her long-awaited sophomore album, Am I The Drama?. She dropped the news of her first album ...
Concerts, Clubs & Festivals →
Top 10 Music Festivals of the Fall Season
While this year’s live music scene is coming to an end with the cold seasons up ahead, the music festival scene is just warming up. Proving once again that the ...
ADE 2025 – Defining the Global Dance Culture
Every October, Amsterdam transforms into the center of global dance culture as it hosts the Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) - the world’s largest and most influential electronic music festival. What ...
All Things Go Toronto – The Blueprint for Music Festivals
A staple of the American festival circuit, the All Things Go company opened its doors to the Toronto faithful on a breezy Saturday morning, unveiling itself as a microcosm of ...
Top 10 NPR Tiny Desk Concerts of All Time
For more than a decade, NPR’s Tiny Desk Concerts have offered a rare kind of musical magic that has found a distinct home in all of our musical hearts. Intimate, ...
Music Business →
Rebels or Relics – The Culture of Sex, Drugs and Rock & Roll
Is the life of a rockstar over, and should we celebrate? As the fall festival lineup— the last death rattle of the live music season—has arrived, so has the return ...
Songstats – Powering the Next Generation of Data-Driven Artists
In the music industry today, talent alone isn’t enough—artists need insight. Understanding how, where, when, and why listeners engage with your music can be the difference between a viral hit ...
Ladies in the Industry – Another Battlefield in the War for Equality
Even in 2025, when the music industry claims to be rewriting its songbook, tired old stereotypes continue to affect female artists directly. Though it’s no secret that the music industry ...
The Future of Radio & Music Publishing
Music publishing has become the method to gain long-term income. Beyond the distribution of music onto popular platforms such as Spotify, tapping into the world of music publishing will help artists ...
Music Gear & Tech →
Digital Minimalism – Gen Z’s Rebellion Against Doomscrolling
Many people today find themselves trapped behind screens, spending hours scrolling endlessly through digital content–often feeling as though it has become a full-time job without a paycheck. That’s exactly why ...
MiMU Gloves – The Physicality of Sound
In a time where identity is crucial in all aspects of art and creation, innovative technology steps up to bridge the gaps between sound, visual and sense of self. Music ...
XLN Audio – Redefining Creative Tools for Modern Music Makers
When it comes to music production, what we all really want is the power to seamlessly translate your musical ideas into song. Be it the right drum engine or the ...
Kiive Audio – Analog Warmth Meets Digital Workflow
If you’re chasing the warm, rich character of analog gear but want the workflow speed, precision, and convenience of the digital realm, then add Kiive Audio to your production arsenal. ...
Music Reviews →
MC Mario & Natalia Popovska – IntoXicated (PAYSON Remix)
MC Mario has once again dropped a banger of a song, titled “IntoXicated” with the label Tycoon Music. “IntoXicated” is a classic dance hall track and will quickly become a ...
Hit Me Hard and Soft – Billie Eilish Explores Vulnerability
Hit Me Hard and Soft is the third studio album by Billie Eilish, released on May 17, 2024, and has marked a prominent chapter in her musical odyssey. Collaborating once ...
Atavista – Childish Gambino, Childish No More
Atavista is Donald Glover's new album. Glover, Whose stage name is Childish Gambino, has also announced a new tour to go along with his album. The Grammy, Golden Globe and ...
The Tortured Poets Department (TTPD) – A Return To What Taylor Swift Does Best, Love, Loss, And Revenge
Taylor Swift released her latest album, The Tortured Poets Department (TTPD), to the delight of many Swiftie fans. In The Tortured Poets Department, Swift found immediate success with her ...
