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Independent artists are continually searching for the platforms that best support their creative endeavors, and the list of potential options is undoubtedly complex. From fair revenue splits to anti-corporate initiatives, the artist-based demand for independent players takes precedence over the need for grander names. To assist in the decision-making process for fellow artists, we offer a magnified look into the…

Coronavirus has changed the world in ways unimaginable just six months ago. Its impact has been felt across all industries but few have been as drastically impacted and slow to recover as the music industry. Clubs present a hotbed for the spread of infection and in most countries will be one of the last public spaces to re-open. Throughout the…

The chaos of a global pandemic is bringing electronic culture’s financial instability to light, leaving industry contributors frantically searching for the next paycheck. As the industry takes on an economic struggle, the focus is rapidly shifting towards the aspects of art, opening the doors of opportunity for emerging talents. However, are these opportunities enough to promote underground artists, replacing more…

As summer hits its stride and June comes to a close we’ve rounded up our 5 can’t miss picks for our latest installment of Focus Five. This month’s edition delivers majestic feels, cozy beats, melodic bass, Brazilian trap and some dark and distorted bass. Would you expect anything less? Candid Oak A week ago the iconic Night Owl Collective finished…

Over the past decade, the U.K. has seen a huge rise in Afrobeat/rap tunes taking over the charts and if there’s one duo that’s no stranger to that, it’s Nottingham’s very own Young T and Bugsey. Hailing from the Midlands in England, these two artists originally were flying solo in separate parts of Nottingham, but the hype became all the…

There’s something special about a well put together DJ mix. Just like a live set, it has the power to take listeners on a journey, introduce you to new sounds and showcase an artist’s music, taste and technical skills. DJs are constantly dropping new mixes but how do you keep up, and where do you discover mixes from artists that…

The most credible artists of our time are recognized for their defined image and personality. In using distinctive marketing techniques, the world’s top creators utilize branding to retain fan loyalty and connect with their audiences on an international level. Acting as a visual representation of your work, visual branding can prove to be the most effective way of enriching your…

If you’re reading this, chances are your life has been turned upside down as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. All around the world, the virus has completely changed the way we live. Everything is cancelled, most of us are on some form of lockdown, and those who aren’t are living in ways we never imagined just a few months…

It seems that no matter which news source you tune into, you’ll always be bombarded with wall to wall coverage of Coronavirus. It’s understandable, COVID-19 has changed the lives of millions, perhaps billions of people around the world. According to the Department of Labor, there are now 30 million jobless claims in the US with the hospitality and entertainment industry…

Individuals of every background, culture, and identity are joined, moved, emotionally affected and attracted to the power of music. In its ornate ability to connect all areas of human existence, music is a steadfast component of our day to day endeavors. Simply put, music is sound and sound is vibration. Through trying times and unpredictable chaos, scientific research proves these…