• Beatport Freezes Payments To Labels As SFX Privatization Deadline Looms

    Beatport is in a transitional period right now as it changes leadership, attempts to shift focus from just a retailer of electronic music to a streaming service and editorial outlet, while also coping with the turmoil of its parent company SFX. It appeared to be turning the corner having just announced an exclusive partnership with Spotify and on its way to a successful 2015, but now news has emerged that the Denver based company has suspended payments to labels while SFX completes its ongoing privatization process.

  • Demi Lovato, James Corden Deliver Singing Telegrams, Shave a Dentist's Head

    Demi Lovato and James Corden have helped one dentist keep it "Cool for the Summer" by shaving his head on national television. Last night (Aug. 4) on The Late Late Show, the pop star and talk show host teamed up to deliver singing telegrams to people around Los Angeles, and as should have been expected, things got a little zany.

  • 'We Are Your Friends' Movie Soundtrack: Kygo, Tchami, Pusha T Featured

    The upcoming Warner Brothers film about being an EDM DJ in Los Angeles, We Are Your Friends, starring Zac Efron has unveiled its complete soundtrack. The official OST will surprisingly not be packed with your main stage headlines like Alesso and Martin Garrix, but rather some more curated selections like Dom Dolla, Fake Blood and The Magician. In addition to those selections, some more popular tracks will come from the acts like Tchami, Kygo, Justice, Deorro and Pusha T, who adds an exclusive rap remix to Hook N Sling's recent collaboration with Far East Movement "Break Yourself."

  • Rod Stewart, Ronnie Wood and The Faces Reuniting for Rock 'n' Horsepower Show

    The Faces—a group featuring Rod Stewart and The Rolling Stones' Ronnie Wood—have finally figured out a legitimate reunion date, after years of cancelled plans and false alarms. The band's remaining members will join together for a gig at this year's Rock 'n' Horsepower concert in Surrey. It's not too surprising a gig, as Stewart and drummer Kenney Jones have organized the event for the last three years. The event serves as a fundraiser for the Prostate Cancer UK charity.

  • Billy Joel Plays Last Concert at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum

    Billy Joel played at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum on Tuesday night for the 32nd time, and perhaps this concert is the most relevant, as it's the last show to be played at the venue before it's closed for major renovations. The pianist and pop star opened his set with "Movin' Out" as a tribute to the closing of the famed venue.

  • Björk Cancels European Festival Dates at Pitchfork, La Route Du Rock, More

    A familiar bit of news, unfortunately, for Björk fans, as the Icelandic alternative star has cancelled several tour dates due to a scheduling issue. Among the dates cancelled are some rather major performances however, including the Pitchfork Music Festival Paris, La Route Du Rock and Iceland Airwaves in her homeland.
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