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  • Ultra Music Festival 2015: Fewer Arrests & Felonies Reported This Year

    Ultra Music Festival 2015 wrapped up Sunday night with a surprise guest-laden performance from American bass don Skrillex that included Diddy, Kiesza, Diplo and Justin Bieber. By all accounts, the festival was a success and the police numbers that have been released appear to back that up. Arrests were down in 2015, compared to 2014, from 84 to 76 with a sharp decline in felonies down from 31 to 20 according to data from the Miami PD via the Miami New Times.

  • Migos's Yung Rich Nation Tour Dates Alongside OG Maco in May Announced Ahead of 'YRN Tha Album' Release

    Migos have an album, 'YRN Tha Album,' coming this June, and in preparation of that this May the "Versace" trio will be heading out across the United States for an extensive Yung Rich Nation tour. OG Maco of "U Guessed It" fame will support the tour. It will take the Atlanta rap trio all across the country to music hot spots like New York City, Philadelphia, New Orleans, Detroit, Houston, San Francisco and Los Angeles, as well as smaller markets like Raleigh, Salt Lake City, Cleveland, Santa Ana and Birmingham.

  • Stream Wale's 'The Album About Nothing' Featuring J. Cole, Usher, Jeremih and Jerry Seinfeld [LISTEN]

    Wale fans, the time has arrived: "The Pessimist" rapper has released his long-awaited fourth artist album 'The Album About Nothing.' Far from an album about nothing, it touches on heavy subjects like depression, drug and alcohol abuse and a miscarriage. The LP does all of this while also maintaining a fun side with the strong connection to Jerry Seinfeld and his show 'Seinfeld,' pulling excerpts from the show and pieces of their conversations together. The album is not packed filled with features but makes the most of each one with guest spots from J. Cole, Usher, Jeremih, SZA and Seinfeld.

  • Stream Shlohmo Album 'Dark Red' Ahead Of April 7 WeDidIt/True Panther Release, World Tour

    Shlohmo has made his upcoming sophomore artist album Dark Red available for streaming via the New York Times ahead of its April 7 release date. The 11-track LP showcases the different styles and sounds that have influenced Shlohmo's, real name Henry Laufer, music. Dark and moody, the LP draws influence from drum n bass, like fan favorite "Beams," R&B and gritty electronica.

  • deadmau5, Kaskade Collab in the Works? Possible Follow-Up to "I Remember," "Move for Me" on the Way

    After a busy Miami Music Week for Kaskade, which included a Redux gig at the Grand Central Saturday, March 28, it appears the "Atmosphere" DJ is reuniting with his longtime friend and past collaborator deadmau5 on a possible new track. A fan posed the question to deadmau5 -- real name Joel Zimmerman -- on Twitter, a medium he is active on, if there would be another collaboration between the "Strobe" producer and Kaskade. This new track would be the third track between the pair and the first since their iconic 2009 single "I Remember," which followed up the 'Strobelight Seduction' single "Move for Me." Read the Twitter exchange below.

  • Studiotime.io: The Airbnb of Recording Studios Hits Los Angeles, London and New York, Including Red Bull Studios

    The sharing economy is seeing an unprecedented level of growth and investment in the past couple years as individuals look to take their unused products and earn income from them. This has spread to people's cars with Lyft, Uber and more peer-to-peer methods, as well as the home with Airbnb. Now the sharing economy has hit the music business, more specifically recording studios. A new website, studiotime.io allows studios to list themselves online with their daily rates, and musicians can reach out to reserve a spot at one of 25 studios in London, New York and Los Angeles, including Red Bull Studios in New York and Los Angeles with the click of a button.

  • Wilco Cancel May Indiana Show To Protest State's New 'Religious Freedom Restoration' Law

    Chicago-based rock band Wilco have decided to cancel their May 7 gig in Indiana in response to the recent and very controversial "Indiana Religious Freedom Restoration Act" that was signed into last by Republican Governor Mike Pence last week. The bill is gives businesses the right to deny patrons on religious grounds, but is perceived to go further in its language to potentially allow discrimination towards individuals, notably gays. Gay marriage became legal in the state last year after the courts struck down the ban and Republicans looked to counter with a religious freedom act. Wilco has exercised their own freedom to not perform in the state. The "I am Trying To Break Your Heart" band posted the news on the Facebook.

  • Jay Z Officially Launches Tidal With Rihanna, Daft Punk, Madonna, Beyoncé, Kanye West, Drake, Usher

    It is official: Jay Z's move into the music streaming business has arrived and he is bringing a lot of his friends with him. At an industry event today at New York City's James A. Farley Post Office in Herald Square, Jay Z announced the launch of TIDAL with his 16 artist partners. The event was live streamed as Jay Z announced his plans for the Hi-FI service with Madonna, Kanye West, J. Cole, Nicki Minaj, Rihanna, Usher, deadmau5, Jason Aldean, Jack White, Daft Punk, Beyoncé, Arcade Fire's Win Butler, Alicia Keys, Coldplay and Calvin Harris.

  • Kaskade 'Never Sleep Alone' Release Date Announced: 'Atmosphere' DJ Readies Single from Skrillex B2B Holy Ship Set

    American DJ icon Ryan Raddon, known professionally to most as Kaskade, has unveiled the release date for his next single "Never Sleep Alone." The "Atmosphere" DJ made the announcement on Twitter including some very colorful album art. The track was first premiered during his surprise back-to-back set with Skrillex on Hard Events and Bowery Presents' Holy Ship!. The track will be released next Monday on April 6.

  • Wale Discusses Depression, Online Comments & Getting Respect Ahead of 'The Album About Nothing' Release

    Tomorrow is the big day for DC rapper Wale who is preparing to release his fourth artist album The Album About Nothing. The album is Seinfeld themed- with Jerry Seinfeld getting an executive production credit on the album. The pair worked on the album together that is incredibly personal for Wale who discusses issues like his own depression, drug and alcohol use and miscarriage. He spoke to Billboard about these topics in a personal interview diving into the topics that "The Pessimist" rapper discusses on his album.

  • Fetty Wap, Baauer and Dubbel Dutch Preview 'Promises' in Adidas Songs From Scratch Series [WATCH]

    Fast-rising Patterson, New Jersey, rapper Fetty Wap, Brooklyn-based trap producer Baauer and fellow New York producer Dubbel Dutch made a track together titled "Promises" that has been captured step-by-step by Adidas and Yours Truly as part of their "Songs from Scratch" series. The process is captured in a short, 3 1/2-minute video and a long piece that describes how the concept for the collaboration was hatched and shows the creative process for each artist in making this track.

  • Native Instruments's Stems: New Luciano, MK, Craaze-Supported Audio-File Format Allows DJs to Remix on the Fly

    DJ equipment and software manufacturer Native Instruments has announced one of its most ambitious projects yet: Stems. The new audio file format is designed for DJs and live performers because it can split up a song into four different tracks: the bass, drums, melody and vocals. These "stems" give the performer more flexibility when playing live as they have many more options when playing music with the combinations available to given to them. It allows them to remix on the fly. Officially announced March 27 during the Winter Music Conference, the new audio-format has already seen support from the likes of Luciano, DJ Craaze, and MK; retailers Beatport, Juno and Traxsource; and labels Cr2 Records, Noir Music, Toolroom and others.

  • Action Bronson 'Mr. Wonderful' World Tour: "Easy Rider" Rapper Announces North American, UK Dates

    "Easy Rider" rapper Action Bronson has announced the first leg of his world tour in support of his recently released major label debut album 'Mr. Wonderful.' The tour will kick off fittingly April 20 in Detroit before taking him to spots in the Midwest and on the East Coast like Philadelphia, Chicago, Miami, Atlanta and St. Louis before heading to the West Coast for dates in Phoenix, Vancouver and Seattle for Sasquatch! before wrapping June 1 in Dallas. He then heads to the U.K. for a few dates in September in London, Glasgow and elsewhere.

  • Frankie Knuckles 'House Masters' Compilation: CD to Benefit Elton John AIDS Foundation, Frankie Knuckles Fund

    A posthumous CD compilation crafted by the godfather of house music, Frankie Knuckles, is being released by Defected Records with all proceeds of the sales going to the Elton John AIDS Foundation and the Frankie Knuckles Fund. The 'House Masters' compilation was originally started in February 2014, shortly before the Chicago DJ died. The project, which includes handpicked singles and remixes from Knuckles's career, was sidelined when the "Whistle Song" DJ died March 31, 2014.

  • Ultra Music Festival Announces 2016 Dates: 3-Day Electronic Music Event Moves to Third Weekend in March

    Another Ultra Music Festival is in the books, closed out Jack Ü and Justin Bieber, and many fans are heading home with heavy legs and memories they will cherish for years. As they normally do, the festival leaves the tired attendees with one final gift as they trudge off the grounds: the dates for next year's event. Ultra Music Festival 2016 will take place a little earlier than it usually does, as the three-day electronic music event moves to the third weekend in March. Normally, UMF is the last weekend of March with Miami Music Week leading up to it, but the festival has decided to move the event up a week and do it March 18 to 20.

  • Ultra Music Festival 2015: Skrillex, Diplo, Justin Bieber, Diddy, Kiesza, CL Close Out Event [WATCH]

    Ultra Music Festival 2015 wrapped up last night, March 29, and Los Angeles-born bass don Skrillex had the honor of closing out the massive, three-day electronic music event. The "Recess" producer did not waste the opportunity, bringing out some of his biggest collaborators, including Diplo, who flew in from Brazil after his Major Lazer gig at Lollapalooza, Justin Bieber, CL, Kiesza, Diddy, Kai and Sam Dew.

  • Wale Featuring J. Cole "The Pessimist" Shared From 'The Album About Nothing' [LISTEN]

    Wale is only two days away from the release of his fourth artist album, 'The Album About Nothing,' and he has released possibly the most anticipated collab yet -- "The Pessimist" -- alongside J. Cole. Though J. Cole was not originally listed on the initial tracklist release, it was known that he was one of the few features on the album. Fitting with the theme of the album, "The Pessimist" kicks off with a George Costanza sound bite from season three, episode 17.

  • Eric Prydz Previews 'Generate' - 'Tether' Producer Announces Single Ahead of Upcoming Album [LISTEN]

    Eric Prydz has unveiled the next single that will be released from his massive treasure trove of unreleased IDs. The "Every Day" producer has previewed the long-awaited "Generate" in full on his soundcloud prior to its release through his own label, Pryda Friends, on April 13. "Generate" is the second release from Prydz after his remix for CHVRCHES "Tether" dropped last month and immediately shot up to the top of the Beatport charts. Stream the full seven-minute preview below via Prydz.

  • T-Pain Releases 'The Iron Way' Mixtape Featuring Lil Wayne, Migos, The Dream & Yo Gotti [LISTEN]

    T-Pain has released his long-awaited mixtape, 'The Iron Way.' The 20-track project features the likes of Lil Wayne, Yo Gotti, Migos, Bun B, Big K.R.I.T., The Dream and his frequent partner, Kardinal Offishall, among others. Unfortunately, the original track 16, “Girlfriends” that was to feature previously unheard vocals from Aaliyah did not make the cut and may never be released to the public.

  • Skrillex & Four Tet Announce Joint London Show at The Underworld Camden April 5

    In one of the more surprising joint-shows announced so far this year, bass music don Skrillex and eclectic electronic producer Four Tet have teamed up for a new show next week in London. The show will take place at the 500-capacity Underground in Camden, London on April 5. Tickets will only be made available through a ballot system, which you can sign up for here. Lucky fans will be told via email if they were chosen and, if so, they will have 24 hours to redeem their secure ticket link from 10 a.m. on April 1. Sign up for your chance to get tickets here.

  • Ultra Music Festival 2015: Martin Garrix, Usher 'Don't Look Down' Performance Breaks Ultra Live Stream Record [WATCH]

    Martin Garrix came to Miami on a mission to make sure people would remember what he did at Ultra Music Festival 2015. With all of the big world premieres and guest appearances it appears that he did just that, unveiling his long-awaited track "Rewind, Repeat It" with Ed Sheeran and the fan titled "Waiting For Love" alongside Avicii and rumored to be John Legend. The 18-year-old Dutchman did not stop there, also bringing out pop, R&B superstar Usher to sing their new collaboration ""Don't Look Down" to tens of thousands live in the crowd and many raving at home. According to Revolt, the performance broke the live stream record for UMF's Ultra Live streaming record.

  • Beyond Wonderland 2015 Attendee, 22, Dies From Possible Seizure: Exact Cause Of Death Still Unknown

    Tragedy has truck the dance music festival circuit again. 22-year-old year old San Diego native, John Hoagn Dihn Vo, died after collapsing and suffering from a possible seizure at Insomniac Events run Beyond Wonderland at the San Manuel Amphitheater in Devore, California. Vo was pronounced dead after 11 p.m. on March 20 according to the supervising deputy coroner, Randy Emon via the LA Times. The cause of death has not been determined, though a toxicology test is being run to detect if any drugs were in his system.

  • Ultra Music Festival 2015: Armin van Buuren Premieres Mr. Probz Collaboration 'Another You' [WATCH]

    Ultra Music Festival is 2/3s of the way finished and we seeing many of the expected premiered and world exclusives that normally occur from the hundreds of DJs who take to stage the stage at the Miami electronic music festival. Armin van Buuren performed on the main stage last night and took the opportunity to premiere his new festival-sized collaboration with Mr. Probz titled, "Another You."

  • Ultra Music Festival 2015: Martin Garrix Premieres Ed Sheeran 'Rewind, Repeat It', Avicii Collabs [WATCH]

    The premieres and exclusives from Miami continue to roll in from the weekend. In a recent interview with Beatport, Martin Garrix stated that he his main stage set on Saturday night would comprise of 100% Martin Garrix music, bootleg or mashups, with at least 60% of it being new and original material he would debut. He used that platform to premier his long-awaited collaboration with Ed Sheeran titled "Rewind, Repeat It" and his new track alongside Avicii rumored to feature John Legend, which has been given the fan name "Waiting For Love."

  • Martin Garrix, Tiësto Premiere 'The Only Way Is Up' In New 7UP Commercial Ahead Of Ultra Music Festival 2015 [WATCH]

    As the dance music calendar gets under way with Miami Music Week and Ultra Music Festival this weekend 7UP has unveiled its new commercial pitched towards generation x starring Martin Garrix and Tiësto. The duo uses the opportunity to premiere their new single "The Only Way It Up" (could the name be an ode to the brand). The commercial starts with Garrix and Tiësto sitting side-by-side in a trailer, talking about how each one of them has been an influence on the other and presumably listening to the track through Tiësto's headphones on a laptop. They are ejected out into a desert outside of Las Vegas with absolutely nothing around, but that is soon going to change.

  • Diplo, Led Zeppelin's Robert Plant Announce Collaboration On Instagram: How Will Fans React?

    Whoa... we did not see this one coming at all. This collaboration came deep out of the Wrigley Field ivy in left field, According to an Instagram post by Diplo with a selfie of him and the Led Zeppelin legend, Robert Plant, the pair are collaborating on something. The caption simply says "collab coming soon" so it isn't clear what they are working on or who it is for - it could be basic production work for a new Plant song, or Robert could be laying down some vocals for a new Diplo track.

  • Major Lazer Cartoon Featuring Aziz Ansari & Andy Samberg to Premiere on FXX Next Month

    Major Lazer's long-awaited cartoon series finally has a launch date. The premiere will take place on Thursday, April 16 at midnight as a part of FXX's regular Animation Domination programming. According to reports, the show will not only feature the Major Lazer character that has been a fixture in their videos over the past few years, but it will also have guest appearances from stars like comedians Aziz Ansari and Andy Samberg and musicians like Tiësto, Trinidad James, Charli XCX, RiFF RAFF, The Vampire Weekend's Ezra Koening and many more.

  • Coachella 2015: The Weeknd Announces He Is Closing Out Festival Saturday Night

    The Coachella 2015 countdown clock has hit two weeks until Weekend 1 and the anticipation is at a fever pitch. The lineup has been announced in full and all of the surrounding pre-parties and events during the week, dubbed by those around as "localchella," have been revealed. But the day-to-day schedules and set times have not been unveiled, but one of Saturday's March 28 headliners just gave away when he will be playing. The Weeknd took to Twitter today, March 26, via 'Hot New Hip Hop,' in excitement to share that he is closing out the festival Saturday night. The "Earned It" crooner does not say which stage he is performing on, but he will be the last performer on one of them both Saturday nights.

  • Beatport Launches Streaming App: SFX-Owned Marketplace Attempts to Fill Electronic Music Void

    SFX-owned electronic music marketplace Beatport has officially launched its new streaming app today, March 26, after months of speculation. The app allows users to peruse the service's vast music library and stream any song on it for free in its entirety. The move is an attempt to try and fill the void in the streaming marketplace for electronic music where Spotify, Pandora, Deezer and others have been slow to upgrade their own libraries.

  • Passion Pit "Lifted Up (1985)" Music Video: 'Kindred' Band Frontman Michael Angelakos Trapped in Mosh Pit [WATCH]

    Passion Pit have unveiled the music video for their single "Lifted Up (1985)." Taken from their upcoming artist album 'Kindred,' the video puts band frontman Michael Angelakos in the middle of a raving mosh pit that starts with seizing strobe lights and calms somewhat visually to rave with lasers, glow sticks and light-up mouth guards. Angelakos gets pushed and bumped around a lot during the video, but never breaks stride. He even gets himself a light-up mouth guard and, in a seemingly unscripted moment, has it knocked out by wild partygoers and reacts with a wry smile. He ends in a crowd more fitting of a Passion Pit show with more beards and less neon who jump around in a more orderly fashion before he is lifted up above the riff-raff. Watch the video below via Passion Pit.
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