LIFESTYLE
Here the Most Popular EDM Artists Listened to While Working Out, According to FitRated
Have you ever wondered what the person next to you at the gym was listening to? FitRated has set out to (kind of) answer that question with their latest study. FitRated’s study surveyed over 1,000 people across the United States to figure out exactly what people were listening to that gave them a little inspiration while exercising. Afterward, they cross-compared their findings with each person’s preferred method of working out. Overall, their study found that some genres can help increase workout intensity. Additionally, genre selection can directly relate to the type of workout preferred by the respondent. They also found that Lady Gaga was the most popular artist for working out and that pop music tops the charts with 53.4% of respondents selecting it as the...
Bring the Campout to Your Backyard with This “Dirtybird Couchout” Party Package from Of The Night
With livestreams dominating the music industry during the pandemic era, one company is striving to make the viewing experience more memorable for all the ravers missing festivals. Of the Night has partnered with Dirtybird to make it feel as if you are back at The Birdhouse on the shores of the Modesto Reservoir. They’ve curated the ultimate party package that you can order to be dropped off at your doorstep right in time for “Dirtybird Couchout,” a seven-day livestream experience from October 2nd to 8th that serves as the virtual edition of Dirtybird Campout. The packages begin at $150 and include all the essentials to compete in your favorite Dirtybird activities. The bundle has tie-dye materials, potato sacks, drink floaties for your bathtub 5K race, and...
Demi Lovato & Max Ehrich Break Off Engagement After 2 Months
Demi Lovato and Max Ehrich have ended their engagement after two months, a source close to the singer confirmed to Billboard. A source with knowledge of the situation exclusively told the magazine that the 28-year-old pop star and 29-year-old actor amicably split up to focus on their own careers. “It was a tough decision, but Demi and Max have decided to go their separate ways to focus on their respective careers,” the source told People. “They have respect and love for one another and will always cherish the time they spent together.” The Young and the Restless star surprised Lovato with a beachside proposal on July 22, which the “Confident” singer posted about on Instagram. “I’ve never felt so unconditionally lo...
Kygo Sinks Investment Into Plant-Based Chicken Company
Kygo isn’t chicken when it comes to investing. Following his purchase of a minority stake in a top-selling Finnish alcohol company, Kygo has made another splash in the food and beverage industry thanks to an investment in daring, the leader in clean plant-based chicken. His early-stage investment arm, Palm Tree Crew Investments, helped close an $8 million Series A funding round for the company to foster its mission to remove chicken as a form of animal protein from our food system and replace it with a more sustainable, plant-based option. According to Business Wire, the funding round was led by Maveron, a prominent Seattle-based venture capital firm founded by former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz and investment banker Dan Levitan. In addition to KygoR...
Gigi Hadid & Zayn Welcome Their First Baby Together
Baby Zigi has finally arrived! Gigi Hadid and Zayn welcomed their first baby girl together. The model’s father Mohamed Hadid posted a touching handwritten letter to his granddaughter on Instagram Wednesday (Sept. 16). “Hello little grandchild, it is me, my heart as happy as can be. I wish for you the sun & moon, I wish for you a happy time,” the poem read. “Know that Grandpa’s always near, I’ll do anything, anything for you my dear. When I heard you were on the way, I smiled and wiped a tear away. I cried the tear because I knew, my heart would always belong to you. Mohamed Hadid.” Zayn confirmed the good news. The former One Direction singer shared a post on social media. “Our baby girl is here, healthy & beautiful,” he wrote. ...
League of Legends Debuts “Worlds” 2020 Theme Featuring Jeremy McKinnon of A Day to Remember
Every year, the international video game behemoth League of Legends releases an anthem in honor of its annual World Championship, referred to in shorthand as “Worlds.” The game’s developer, Riot Games, has an in-house music team that actually creates each anthem and chooses the star collaborators to be featured on the yearly singles. In the past, the team recruited the help of Zedd, The Glitch Mob, and Imagine Dragons, among others. While each iteration has a slightly different theme, the anthems are all decidedly epic, channeling the immense magnitude of the international esports event. The “Worlds” 2020 theme is no exception to this rule, as Riot Games recruited three high-profile collaborators to bring the story of the tournam...
These Bluetooth-Enabled Shoes Transform Your Music Into Bone-Rattling Bass Under Your Feet
Contemplating whether or not to buy shoes that let you listen to beats with your feet may not have been a conundrum on music fans’ 2020 bingo card, but here we are. Thanks to DropLabs‘ new EP 01 shoes, an entirely new way of experiencing music is afoot. In something plucked out of a Black Mirror episode, the EP 01s connect to your music via Bluetooth to provide a thumping sound system under your feet, redefining the term “surround sound.” The phrase “sound system” is not an exaggeration since the shoes double as a legitimately powerful conduit of sound, able to be adjusted and amplified. Complete with tech specs, the sleek sneakers are controlled via the DropLabs mobile app, which acts as a controller to manipulate the numerous E...
Which Artist Would You Want to Send You a Baby Gift? Vote!
Ever since Taylor Swift gifted Katy Perry‘s newborn daughter Daisy Bloom with a hand-embroidered blankie, Billboard wants to know which artist you’d love to receive a special baby gift from. Perry also received an all-white flower bouquet from Beyoncé as a welcome gift to the New Mom Club, which would make for a rather beautiful tradition to celebrate other incoming mothers. Offset gave his and Cardi B’s 2-year-old daughter Kulture a $8,000 Hermès Birkin bag for her birthday in July, so maybe he has some extras to dole out. So which generous star would you want to bless your baby with a special present? Vote below! You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begi...
Win a Pair of Pioneer DJ’s New Color-Splashed HDJ-CUE1 DJ Headphones
EDM.com has teamed up with NERVO and Pioneer DJ to give away a few pairs of the industry leader in DJ technology’s new HDJ-CUE1 DJ headphones. The HDJ-CUE1 DJ headphones are fully customizable and available in two different models—wired and wireless Bluetooth. With a sleek look, decadent sonics, and a unique foldable design, they are optimal for both beginner DJs and seasoned audiophiles. Artists are able to personalize their HDJ-CUE1s with Pioneer DJ’s HC-CP08 accessory packs, which include two replacement ear pads and a detachable coiled cable in orange, yellow, green, blue, or violet. The new model is also sturdy and durable, having been put through the ringer via Pioneer DJ’s strict in-house durability tests. The HDJ-CUE1s contain met...
Steve Aoki Introduces New “Naruto” Merch Collaboration
Steve Aoki and his very own Dim Mak Records imprint have recruited the help of an iconic international pop culture brand for their latest merchandise drop. Anime-loving dance fans were stoked to see that featured on his newest gear is none other than Naruto Uzumaki, from the wildly popular manga and anime series, Naruto. The dance music superstar shared his excitement on Twitter and posed in some of the new gear, which was developed in honor of the 20th anniversary of the manga series. The collection features t-shirts and hoodies fashioned with characters like Itachi Uchiha and various symbols from Masashi Kishimoto‘s series. In a quote obtained by Anime News Network, Aoki stated that he’s excited to be able to connect his Japanese a...
Kygo to Perform Halftime Show of Bud Light’s “Battle of the Best” Gaming Tournament
Kygo is set to serve up an uplifting performance in the middle of what’s sure to be a high-stakes tournament featuring the gaming community’s top entertainers. Bud Light’s “Battle of the Best” tournament features a lineup of 16 world-renowned streamers going for gold in a competition that will span several different video game titles. The event isn’t only bringing out the biggest streamers, though, as they have tapped the “Lose Somebody” producer as the tournament’s official halftime entertainment. DrLupo, Cloakzy, Jordan Fisher, Shroud, TimTheTatman, and more will be vying for the “Battle of the Best” title live on Twitch. Only one streamer will emerge victorious from the bracket-style tournament. The p...
Twitch Streamers Can Dodge DMCA Takedowns with This Free Music Extension
As streamers continue to navigate the music streaming Wild West of Twitch, Soundstripe is here to lend a helping hand to those faced with permabans due to incessant DMCA takedown notices. Soundstripe, named one of the top five fastest growing private media companies in the US on the 2020 Inc. 5000 list, is launching a new extension that allows users to play music from its library during their Twitch streams without the burden of copyright issues. With the free tool, users are also able to simulcast their livestreams on other platforms, like YouTube, without worrying about DMCA (Digital Millennium Copyright Act) notices. For streamers who want to retain the ad revenue generated from their videos, Soundstripe also offers paid subscriptions at $15 per month. Another useful aspect of Soun...
