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Kompany Drops Expansive “Kollection Vol. 2” Sample Pack on Splice
The Splice subscription service has provided budding electronic music producers with many useful tools over the years, helping them build and evolve their unique sounds. Dubstep producers were thrilled to get a sample pack created by Kompany, “Kollection Vol. 1” with their Splice subscriptions last year, and that pack has been downloaded over one million times to date. The venerated dubstep producer and sound designer has now put forth his second collection of original samples, Kollection Vol. 2. Hundreds of samples—including loops and one-shots—are included, providing a wide arsenal of sounds to buff any sample collection. “On ‘Kollection Vol 2.’ I really dove in on the sounds by expanding the variety and quality. This in turn makes the s...
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R3HAB, SOFI TUKKER, Riot Ten, More Share Their Favorite Festival Memories [Exclusive]
While large-scale events and festivals are still on hiatus for the foreseeable future, memories are perhaps the most powerful things we have at the moment. Until we’re able to be reunited at a never-ending festival security line, EDM.com connected with some of the brightest in electronic music to share their favorite festival memories. Ranging from hilarious, wholesome, or just plain weird, we hope these wonderful moments from Apashe, Vanic, Buku, and many more bring a smile to your face. R3HAB “One of my favorite festival memories was in Las Vegas at EDC when 20 fans all made special flags for me. That was very special for me because it brought people together from all around the world.” Riot Ten “My most fond festival memory is probably more of an emotion than an a...
Pendulum Tease First New Music Release in a Decade
The return of Pendulum is imminent after the iconic drum & bass outfit shared a cryptic message via social media. The group, who have remained dormant for ten years on the music front, took to social media today to tease a new project and send their rabid fanbase into a rabbit hole of theories. They shared a short promo video that is as arcane as humanly possible, with no audio and a dark, kaleidoscopic visual. While it could technically mean any number of things on the horizon, like a new livestream or merchandise collection, the EDM community is nonetheless abuzz with hopes of new music. Pendulum’s last official release came back in 2010 with their full-length album Immersion, which featured global hits “Watercolour,” “Witchcraft,” and “C...
Marshmello is Teaming Up with a Marshmallow Company to Sell Marshmallows
Marshmello has teamed up with a marshmallow company to sell marshmallows. Irony aside, the masked EDM and pop superstar is joining forces with chocolate-filled marshmallow manufacturer Stuffed Puffs, who have partnered with the anthropomorphized version of its flagship product ahead of Halloween. After meeting Stuffed Puffs’ founder, Mike Tierney, at the 2019 Forbes 30 Under 30 conference in 2019, Marshmello decided to team up and pour gasoline on his marshmallow empire. According to a press release issued to announce the partnership, the company is also hosting a giveaway later in the month of September, which will offer fans a select number of autographed Marshmello helmets. Marshmello took to social media to announce the news, sharing a video so...
Travis Scott Is Getting His Own McDonald’s Meal Deal
Cactus Jack and McDonald’s? You better believe it. For the first time since 1992 (and Michael Jordan, for that matter) a celebrity will be on the McDonald’s menu — and it’s none other than… Travis Scott. From Sept. 8 through Oct. 4, the Travis Scott meal (which will set you back $6) includes a Quarter Pounder with Cheese, bacon, and lettuce; a medium World Famous Fries with BBQ Sauce to dip, and a Sprite. The random tandem (which makes sense since this 2020 after all) will be supporting charitable organizations and creating custom swag during this run. “I couldn’t be more excited to bring the Cactus Jack x McDonald’s collaboration to life,” Scott said in a statement. “We are bringing together two iconic worlds. Including a charitable component was key for me, and I can’t wait for...
You Can Soon Order Travis Scott’s Favorite Meal at McDonald’s
The Golden Arches meet Cactus Jack. McDonald’s announced on Thursday (Sept. 3) that it is teaming up with Travis Scott for a fun, charitable partnership. Starting September 8 through October 4, the popular fast food restaurant will be offering the “Highest in the Room” rapper’s favorite meal all across the United States. Travis and McDonald’s will also be supporting charitable organizations during the month-long program. What’s Trav’s go-to bite? A quarter pounder with cheese, bacon and lettuce with a medium order of fries and BBQ sauce to dip. The $6 order is complete with a Sprite. “I couldn’t be more excited to bring the Cactus Jack x McDonald’s collaboration to life,” Travis said in a statement. “We are bringing together two iconic worlds. Inclu...
Liam Payne Confirms His Engagement to Maya Henry: ‘We’re Just Really Happy’
Liam Payne confirmed the news of his engagement to model Maya Henry during an appearance on Good Morning America on Thursday (Sept. 3). When the GMA crew kicked off the interview with a congratulations on the engagement, Payne responded, “We’re just really happy!” The One Directioner, who performed “Midnight” during his appearance, added: “The last week, I’ve just had a birthday, my son has gone to school for the first time today, so it seems like a lot of firsts for me, really, which is great.” Payne — who turned 27 on Aug. 29 — shares 3-year-old Bear with ex-girlfriend Cheryl Cole. He and Henry made their romance public in September 2019. The GMA hosts also asked him about One Direction’s 10-year anniversary and a possibil...
What’s Your Favorite Katy Perry Album? Vote!
Last week, Katy Perry not only delivered her first daughter Daisy Dove, but also a whole album. After much anticipation, the star finally unveiled Smile, featuring hits like “Harleys in Hawaii,” “Never Really Over” and the sweetly-titled “Daisies.” But is it your go-to project? Perhaps as a KatyCat you’re more into 2017’s Witness, with the scrumptious Migos collab “Bon appetit,” or 2013’s PRISM, full of bangers like “Roar,” “Birthday” and “Dark Horse?” There’s also the classic Teenage Dream and One Of The Boys, the debut album featuring “I Kissed a Girl,” the song that started it all? Let us know your favorite KP albu...
20 Questions With Joseph Capriati: Techno Veteran Checks In From Italian Hometown on Eve of Album Release
While Joseph Capriati has played around the globe, it feels fitting that upon the release of his latest album, he’s hunkered down in his hometown in the south of Italy. Four years in the making and out Friday (Sept. 4) via Capriati’s own Redimension label, Metamorfosi tracks his evolution from aspiring producer making music on his family’s cheap turntables to a global star, with his 15-plus year career including stops at every key techno club and event on the circuit and countless eight hour marathon sets. But on Metamorfosi, Capriati evolves both in and beyond the techno realm, delivering driving beats along with more meditative moments and house-leaning productions with guests including Louis Vega. Embedded with concepts regarding love, spiritual connecti...
Six Additional Nine Inch Nails Members to Be Inducted Into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
While there’s no Nine Inch Nails without founder and creative visionary Trent Reznor, he’s had a stellar, if revolving supporting cast, and six of those musicians — Atticus Ross, Robin Finck, Chris Vrenna, Danny Lohner, Ilan Rubin and Alessandro Cortini — will be honored at NIN’s 2020 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction, SPIN has confirmed. They’ll all participate in the induction proceedings, to be broadcast on Nov. 7 during an HBO and HBO Max special. The Rock Hall doesn’t always include bandmembers who have left a band, or who were not part of a group’s most influential period, and it’s unclear how the decision was made to induct these NIN musicians. Filter’s Richard Patrick, who started his career with NIN, will not be inducted, nor will Grammy-nominated keyboardis...
Sure Bet: Notorious Gambler Michael Jordan Joins DraftKings As Investor & Board Member
Source: Ross Kinnaird / Getty DraftKings just leveled up by bringing the GOAT, Michael Jeffrey Jordan, into the fold. Wednesday (Sept.2), the sports betting company announced the retired NBA Hall-of-Famer, Michael Jordan is coming on board as an investor and board member. While surprising, the addition of Jordan makes sense because Chicago Bull legend was known as a notorious gambler during his playing days, and that was once again highlighted in the excellent Netflix/ESPN sports documentary, The Last Dance. The size of Jordan’s investment in the company is unknown. In the statement from the company, it was revealed that as a sitting board member, MJ will be helping with company strategy, product development, equity and belonging, marketing, and diversity. Speaking on Jordan’s addition, Dr...
8 Things We Learned From Trump Supporter Tekashi 6ix9ine In ‘The New York Times’
Source: @JustInMyView / R1 Digital Tekashi 6ix9ine has a lot of explaining to do. After avoiding decades behind bars for his participation in gang-related activities, the Hip-Hop troll has once again been unleashed on the masses and while the label of a “snitch” would be a career (and literal) death sentence in Hip-Hop’s prior years, the rainbow haired rapper is flourishing like never before in this current era. With many questions surrounding him since he was granted an early release a few months ago, The New York Times has just published Tekashi’s first post-prison interview. From the looks and sounds of things, he hasn’t changed a single bit. Continuing to bask in the attention he gets by mocking rival rappers, hoods, and haters, Hip-Hop’s “Henry Hill” has no regrets about joining the N...
