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ILLENIUM Launches Decentralized Fan Community
Thanks to blockchain technology, “Illenials” now have access to ILLENIUM like never before. The Grammy-nominated dance music superstar has launched “The Phoenix Family,” a new community offering his diehard fans “first access for all things ILLENIUM.” Powered by the Polygon blockchain, “The Phoenix Family” was developed in partnership with Medallion, a Web3 platform that helps artists enhance their connection with fans. The community’s name derives from ILLENIUM’s signature emblem depicting a phoenix, which he integrates into his logo, visuals, merchandise and more. ILLENIUM performs at Chicago’s North Coast Music Festival on September 3rd, 2022. Christian Wade/EDM.com Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles “...
TIDAL’s New Tool Allows Subscribers to DJ for Their Friends and Followers
TIDAL is flipping the switch on consumers, allowing them to create mixes and mashups to kickstart their careers as DJs. TIDAL, a digital service provider known for their high-fidelity audio, is testing out a new featured called “DJ” for subscribers signed up for their HiFi Plus plan. In its current state, iOS users are the only ones able to create mixes with the “DJ” tool, but Android users can tune in and listen. With “DJ,” HiFI Plus subscribers are able to create a set and share it for friends and followers, who can tune in and listen to the mix in real-time, just like a live radio broadcast or podcast. The new beta program for “DJ” is different than “TIDAL for DJ,” which grants DJs access to the service’s expansive ...
Aromas and Audio: This Innovative Fragrance Diffuser Uses Speaker Design Theory
A new fragrance diffuser, which is shaped like an antique horn speaker, is designed to change the way we perceive smell. The Olfactive Stéréophonique delivers a controlled, cyclical smell that mirrors the way we hear sounds, according to its designers. It was developed by Devon Turnbull, the founder of artisanal speaker brand OJAS and Ben Gorham, founder and creative director of perfumer Byredo. They say the “experimental and revolutionary fragrance diffuser” is on the cutting-edge of multi-sensory experiences. The Olfactive Stéréophonique fragrance diffuser. OJAS/Byredo Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles “The process is simple: sit comfortably with a high-fidelity sound system and select disks that set the tone for that moment or take you on a voyage that you’ll ret...
We Asked the A.I. Program ChatGPT About EDM—It Knew Too Much
Following the release of the now-viral sensation, ChatGPT, it took OpenAI’s eerily sophisticated chatbot just five days to amass over one million users. And it’s become the most successful story at the intersection of artificial intelligence and meteoric tech adoption in the last decade. There’s many reasons why ChatGPT has become an instant hit. Some have called it a creative enhancer, others a search query replacement. But no matter what you think ChatGPT’s future use cases are, there’s no denying it has a tremendous trove of information to draw upon, including niche topics like electronic dance music. Despite our best efforts to stump ChatGPT with absurdly specific questions—and even thought-provoking, nuanced topics—it seems the algorithm has a deeper unde...
Discover Music Festivals Around the World With the Soundclub App
There really is an app for everything. Founded in 2020 by Max Zanetti Bottarelli, Soundclub is a platform created to help fans discover thousands of live music experiences around the world, all in one place. “In a world where we’re bombarded with constant stimuli, we need something to help us cut through the white noise to find out what frequency we’re on,” reads a press release shared with EDM.com. “Whatever fans like, wherever they are, Soundclub is committed to helping them find what suits them.” Soundclub has now launched its mobile app, Soundclub – Discover Festivals, which is available on Google Play and App Store and will focus specifically on music festivals. With over 5,000 in the app’s database, fans of EDM and all other genres can discover a w...
Watch Rolling Stones Co-Founder Keith Richards Create Ambient Electronic Music
Who knew Rolling Stones guitarist and songwriter Keith Richards also played with modular synthesizers? In a clip unearthed by Far Out Magazine, the legendary musician is seen making experimental electronic music on a modular synthesizer. The footage shows Richards arranging cords and cables to create ambient sounds as a soft, dreamy hum emanates from the machine, most likely a Moog. The clip comes from an obscure documentary called Umano Non Umano, which was screened at the 30th Venice International Film Festival. The film’s title translates to “Human Not Human.” Mario Schifano, an Italian painter known for exhibiting alongside Andy Warhol, released the doc in 1969, per Far Out. According to IMDb, “artists and poets meet in a dreamlike space be...
This Company Is Turning the “DNA” of Music Into Medicine
There’s good reason to believe the emerging field of music therapy is a multi-billion dollar industry in-waiting. As the team at MediMusic notes, music has consistently shown promise in its naturally healing potential. Prior studies on music exposure has shown the art form demonstrates the benefit of reducing anxiety by up to 44%, and pain reduction by 29%. Knowing those statistics, there’s certainly good reason to believe music is medicine. But in this case, it’s more than a cliché. MediMusic is prescribing music to help remediate a variety of everyday and chronic ailments. “MediMusic has managed to digitally fingerprint the DNA of music so we can prescribe the right songs as medicine to ease anxiety and stress,” said Gary Jones, Co-Founder and CEO of M...
This Innovative Smartwatch Comes With Built-In Wireless Earbuds
Huawei’s latest smartwatch is capable of holding and charging wireless earbuds. The innovative, two-in-one watch is called “Watch Buds” and has been confirmed by the Chinese tech giant. “Watch Buds” will feature a digital smartwatch face and ear-bud charging case embedded underneath, according to The Register. Owners will be able to push a button, triggering the watch’s face to open and reveal the underlying earbuds. The design of the “Watch Buds” is similar to Huawei’s Watch GT series, sharing specs like steel casing and a leather strap. It’ll operate on Huawei’s HarmonyOS. Huawei Central received an exclusive look at the Watch Buds. Take a look below. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles Huawei had originally plann...
The EU’s $400,000 Metaverse Rave Flopped After Just a Handful of Attendees Showed Up
There’s seemingly no shortage of high-flying metaverse ventures falling flat in 2022, and the European Union was the latest organization to sustain a harsh landing. The EU’s foreign aid department hatched a plan to boost political engagement amongst the regional population of 18-35 year-olds via a virtual show, Politico reports. The metaverse-based “gala” was meant to be the capstone event following an ongoing campaign to gin up excitement for the EU. “Our shared digital space is the perfect place to get to know new people and reflect on global issues to make a difference for our shared future,” reads a statement shared on the EU International Partnerships Twitter account. The accompanying trailer for the EU metaverse, dubbed the “Global ...
Looking for a Music Lover’s Gift Under $30? Save Their Ears With the Vibes High-Fidelity Earplugs
This year, give your loved one’s the gift of hearing protection. Sadly, most people are unaware of the irreversible damage caused by listening and being exposed to live music. Everyone knows that concerts are loud, yet very few seem to fully grasp the dangers of the decibels. Have you ever experienced that post-show ear-ringing? Not only is it incredibly annoying, but also an early sign of hearing damage. The average concert pumps at a level of roughly 98-110dB, which can cause hearing damage within 10 minutes of exposure. A simple and effective solution for music lovers is to—you guessed it—wear hearing protection. And it’s important to select the right type of earplugs, since many solutions are designed to block out all sounds, thus muffling the music. This is why Vibes...
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2 Headphone Review: Revolutionary, Quality Audio Exactly How Artists Intended
Bowers & Wilkins’ Px7 S2 wireless headphones are only a few months old, but they sound like they’ve been out for years, having gone through numerous iterations and updates to strive for quality. High-quality sound, an affordable price and plug-and-play ease make these headphones a strong contender amongst its competitors. A quick listen with these headphones will undoubtedly sell you at its HiFi price of $399. In addition to the plethora of features the PX7 S2 headphones arrive with, they feature a few physical buttons on them so users can toggle their mobile device’s voice assistant, turn the headphones on and off, adjust the volume, toggle between the noise cancellation modes, and enable Bluetooth. Sound Quality I’ve been using these headphones over the past few months and ...
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2 Headphone Review: Revolutionary, Quality Audio Exactly How Artists Intended
Bowers & Wilkins’ Px7 S2 wireless headphones are only a few months old, but they sound like they’ve been out for years, having gone through numerous iterations and updates to strive for quality. High-quality sound, an affordable price and plug-and-play ease make these headphones a strong contender amongst its competitors. A quick listen with these headphones will undoubtedly sell you at its HiFi price of $399. In addition to the plethora of features the PX7 S2 headphones arrive with, they feature a few physical buttons on them so users can toggle their mobile device’s voice assistant, turn the headphones on and off, adjust the volume, toggle between the noise cancellation modes, and enable Bluetooth. Sound Quality I’ve been using these headphones over the past few months and ...
