UTA Acquires CTA United Talent Agency has acquired leading electronic dance music agency Circle Talent Agency. As a result, Circle Talent partners Steve Gordon and Kevin Gimble will work closely with United Talent Agency's global head-of-music David Zedeck. About Circle Talent Agency Circle Talent Agency was formed by Kevin Gimble...
LiveStyle's newest entertainment property, AMFAMFAMF Presents,  was created by tastemaker and music executive Gary Richards, along with Breakfast Club and Friendship. Breakfast Club was a sold-out event during Miami Music Week, while Friendship is a planned music cruise that will set sail in December. LiveStyle continues to build its eclectic portfolio with the announcement of a...
Alan Walker Alan Walker is a Norwegian record producer and DJ. He is best known for his 2015 single "Faded." The track received platinum certifications in over ten different countries. Walker is also ranked 17th on DJ Mag's Top 100 DJs list of 2017. His YouTube channel became the most...
David Solomon is set to become CEO of Goldman Sachs. While Solomon may spend his days negotiating deals and spearheading one of the world's most powerful investment banks, he has a surprising second gig. He is also a part-time EDM DJ. He spins at various New York and Miami nightclubs...
iHeartMedia Inc, the owner of the US’s largest radio network, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. About iHeartMedia iHeartMedia is a leading global media and entertainment company specializing in radio, digital, outdoor, mobile, social, live events and on-demand entertainment. The company owns and operates 858 broadcast radio stations. Additionally, it...
Spotify Going Public Music streaming service Spotify filed for a direct listing of its shares on Wednesday, February 28. For the first time, the company will lay out its financial data. As a result, some analysts cheered the move. However, others questioned how the music service could turn a profit from...
Splice is a music technology company that is evolving the way musicians create and collaborate. Splice has acquired a major online music community: Indaba Music. The acquisition advances Splice’s aim to build the definitive online platform for musicians. Nonetheless, the exact terms of the acquisition have not been disclosed. As...
Presenting the new single from Matthew Schultz, the US artist hailing from New York - as he drops 'Promise For Keeps' across clubs & airwaves. A multi-instrumentalist, producer, singer, and performer – Matthew Schultz has already made a strong impact on the music industry with his previous releases. His first...
SpaceCadet, a commercial real estate platform, just announced the availability of multiple local spaces available for micro-rental during this year's SXSW conference and festivals. SXSW will take place in Austin, Texas from March 9 – 18, 2018. One can view the properties remotely from a desktop or mobile device. SpaceCadet utilizes drone...
Toronto Music The city of Toronto is home to many successful and incredibly talented producers. From house-music to trap and bass, The Six consistently contributes incredible music to the EDM scene. Toronto’s dance-music community is flourishing, and part of the success can be attributed to five artists. Miss Tara Miss...
A new music platform is about to be launched that will allow artists to sell live recordings directly to fans. Dubbed Exit Live, The United Kingdom-based company has opened registration for the beta launch of the service. The service offers a hassle-free way for artists and bands to make money...
Liquid State Sony Music and Chinese company Tencent Music Entertainment are starting a label together: Liquid State. Liquid State launched this week in Hong Kong. It will have a core focus on EDM and electronic music across Asia. The label will also play a role in artist tours and nightclub...
The Copyright Royalty Board has ruled to increase songwriter rates for interactive streaming by nearly 40% over the next five years. This happened during a ruling issued early Saturday. Equally important, the Copyright Royalty Board simplified and strengthened the methods used to pay mechanical royalties to songwriters. To accomplish this,...
 Ibiza Venue Closures After announcing plans to impose strict measures on noisy San Antonio bars and nightclubs last October, the Ibiza council has followed through on its threat to impose noise regulations. Previously, the city council had required venues to close at 3:00 a.m. instead of 5:00 a.m. Nine nighttime venues...
Music streaming service Spotify has filed confidentially with United States regulators for an initial public offering (IPO). According to sources, the company will be targeting a direct listing on the New York Stock Exchange in the first half of 2018. One possible reason for this is that some long-term investors...
There's nothing that quite tops a live EDM show at the perfect club. The music can be good anywhere, but it is really designed for crowded venues, neon lights, and high volume. Under the right circumstances, a given set or performance can be just about unforgettable. Because of this, we...
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