INDUSTRY
The Results Are In: Here Are the Winners of the 2022 Electronic Dance Music Awards
Electronic dance music fans from around the world made their voices heard in deciding who is best-in-class across over two dozen categories.
Enforcing Rights Just Got Much Easier for Copyright Owners
Rights-holders may be awarded damages by submitting an infringement notice with the Copyright Claims Board.
Inside the Origins of "EDM" With the Man Who Coined the Term—And Transformed It Into a Global Movement
An intimate interview with Richard James Burgess, whose band, Landscape, coined the term "EDM" in 1980—and had no clue what would happen next.
Study Reveals the Best Times to Snag Resale Concert Tickets
It may seem counterintuitive, but discounts to shows and festivals are steepest mere days before they take place, according to a new study.
All the DJ Gear We Wanted to Take Home at NAMM 2022
From cutting-edge gear to gadgets that’ll make you rubberneck, here’s what made DJs and electronic music producers geek out all weekend.
Kaytranada, HNTR, and Tor Take Home The Dance Music Awards At The JUNOS 2022
The Juno Awards introduced a new category this year: Underground Dance Single of the Year.
Revisiting Daft Punk's "Silhouette" iPod Ad: May Its Memory Never Die
The Robots' song "Technologic" was featured in a 2005 iPod ad and kicked off a longstanding tradition of electronic music in Apple ads.
Las Vegas Nightlife Was In a Rut—Then Zouk Group Came Around
After building a nightlife empire in Singapore, Zouk Group is now changing the fabric of Las Vegas nightlife.
Songwriters May Get a 32% Increase In Mechanical Royalties for Downloads and Physical Products
The rate increase wouldn't take effect until 2023.
Electronic Artists Win Big In User-Generated "Reddit Grammy Awards"
Have you ever wondered what the Grammy's would look like if only undiscovered independent artists were awarded?
MusiCares Launches Free Virtual Event Series for Mental Health Awareness Month
MusiCares continues to step up to the plate and offer top-tier services for music professionals around the globe.
DanceSafe Upgrades Drug-Checking Instructions for Maximum Harm Reduction
Although they have always been precise and user-friendly, these lifesaving guides are now as transparent as possible so anyone can understand and use them correctly.
Electronic Music Industry Tops $6 Billion In 2021, Makes Key Strides In Web3: IMS Business Report
Dance music artists are also topping the list of the most in-demand creators in the NFT space.
Sam Feldt's Creator Services Company, Fangage, Has Been Acquired By Triller
Fangage joins the Triller family as the latter eyes a public offering in the immediate future.
IMS IBIZA Addresses Music Industry Recovery, Partners With Viberate for Data Insights
Viberate will again provide data for the annual IMS Business Report and host the first exclusive analytics workshop for industry professionals.
These Female "Filthy Beat Inspectors" Are Pushing the Needle In Dubstep Music Blogging
Christina Vessa and Yesenia Vizcaya are the cofounders of Dubstep FBI, a blog dedicated to showcasing the scene's "most wanted."
Open Letter From Congress Rips Spotify's Controversial Discovery Mode, Seeks Financial Transparency
Congressional leaders are requesting Spotify release a monthly report of all the content included in its promotional Discovery Mode feature.
The Changing Role of a Music Distributor in 2022
We caught up with Kevin Breuner of CD Baby to discuss the role a music distribution company plays in today's music industry.
Create a Winning YouTube Strategy With This Free Webinar
Viberate's free online workshop will be hosted by three music marketing experts.
Here's How Ultra, EDC and Other Music Festivals Impact Airbnb Prices
Surprisingly, Ultra causes one of the lowest surges when compared to numerous top-tier festivals.
Insomniac Strikes Partnership With Unity to Cultivate Next Generation of Metaverse Concerts
EDC may become a staple of the metaverse for years to come.
Fortnite Creator Epic Games Acquires Bandcamp
Bandcamp co-founder Ethan Diamond will retain his role as the company's CEO.