Tag: sfx
SoundCloud Thinks Streaming Is the Future of DJing
The internet wants to be in everything, including your DJ set. SoundCloud is preparing to repackage itself as a streaming service for pro DJs.
How to Fix Beatport? Make Money
There have been a couple of relevant pieces published in the last few days about Beatport, by knowledgeable people who have some skin in...
Why Dance Music Streaming Failed
About 18 months ago, as hastily-assembled EDM conglomerate SFX became more and more obvious about transforming its Beatport digital download store into a streaming...
Beatport Streaming Crashes & Burns
Leading dance music digital download and streaming site Beatport announced today a critical shutdown of services as the once independent unit tries to navigate...
Spring Awakening Really Is Moving To Jackson Park
As we reported yesterday, news is rife that React's Spring Awakening Festival might be forced to move from its home at Soldier Field to...
Spring Awakening Moving To The South Side?
Due to a rather gnarly scheduling conflict, React presents' Spring Awakening festival may be moving to the South Side home of the Chosen Few...
The Rumors of SFX’s Death Are Greatly Exaggerated
The schadenfreude is dripping like blueberry vodka from a supersoaker. Seemingly every person alive with a bone to pick with Beatport, with EDM festivals...
Beatport Suspends Label Payments
Beatport has notified label owners (in a rather cheeky manner) that it is suspending all payments owed to label owners that sell on the...
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Jack Revill aka Jackmaster dies after head injury in Ibiza
Scottish DJ Jack Revill passed away on the morning of October 12, 2024 in Ibiza following "complications arising from an accidental head injury," according to a statement from his family.
