Detroit’s ADMN & Remote Viewing Party Launch New Label Infolines
The Packard EP launches the Infolines label in May - one of the most intriguing new labels to emerge this year from Detroit.
Illinois Guv: “Think Seriously” About Canceling Summer Festivals
Illinois governor JB Pritzker is strongly suggesting promoters "think seriously about canceling large summer events" and music festivals this year.
Trax Records Founder Larry Sherman Dies of Heart Failure
Chicago House label Trax Records' founder Larry Sherman died of heart failure over Passover.
Synth Lovers are Paying Tribute to Dave Smith
Dave Smith, the inventor and synthesizer pioneer behind Sequential and the Prophet-5 turns 70.
It’s #404 Day. Roland Launches Beat Maker Contest for the SP-404.
Grab some royalty-free samples and submit a track for the first Roland SP Beat Tape.
SoundCloud Makes It So Everyone Can Tip The DJ
Creators can now link up their cashapp, Venmo, Paypal or other platform to their SoundCloud account.
Remembering New Wave, No Wave & NYC Icon Cristina
The queen of fractured '80s pop Cristina has died, allegedly from coronavirus.
$1500 Emergency Grants for Chicago Artists In Need
Chicago and Illinois announce the $4 million Arts for Illinois Relief Fund grants for artists and organizations impacted by the coronavirus or COVID-19
Afro-Funk Legend Manu Dibango Dies from Coronavirus
86 year old Cameroonian saxophonist and pioneer of Afro Funk Manu Dibango has died in France from Coronavirus.
Bandcamp Sold 15x More Records During No Fee Friday
Bandcamp sold $4.3 million in records and merch last Friday when they waived their fees to support artists and labels affected by the coronavirus lockdown.
Go Live: SoundCloud Announces Livestreaming Partnership with Twitch
How to monetize livestreams through SoundCloud's "fast track" partnership with Twitch.
Detroit’s Movement 2020 Festival Postponed Until the Fall
Paxahau has announced Movement Festival in Detroit has been postponed from Memorial Day weekend to September 11, 12 and 13, 2020 on account of coronavirus.
Record Store Day Is Postponed
It's a huge boon to vinyl sales and Record Store Day has been rescheduled from April to June 20 2020.
The UK & Ireland are Now Included in US Travel Ban
The EU travel ban into the United States has been extended to include the United Kingdom and Ireland, the administration announced today.
Behringer is Building a Free DAW for the Masses
Elbowing into a crowded field, Behringer has announced the hiring of a new team for development of a free music DAW called Music Tribe.
Winter Music Conference Cancelled Due to Coronavirus
Following in the footsteps of Ultra and SXSW, this year's WMC will be "rescheduled."
“Father of the DC House Music Scene” Sam “The Man” Burns Has Died
One of the pioneering DJs from the first era of house music and beloved figure from the Washington DC scene Sam "The Man" Burns has died.
Ultra Music Festival Releases Statement on 2020 Cancellation
Ultra Music Festival becomes the first major American music festival to cancel in response to the coronavirus.
Kraftwerk Announces Dates for 50 Year (!) Anniversary Tour
Kraftwerk turns 50 with a 27 date North American tour this summer.
Coronavirus Fears Leads to Mass Cancellation of Music Festivals & Conferences
Ultra Music Festival was just the first of several North American music festivals likely to cancel amid coronavirus fears.
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