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Immerse Yourself in “Deeper Focus” With Richie Hawtin’s New AI-Powered Mix
Techno music and kaleidoscopic visuals aren’t typically a recipe for success when it comes to dialing into your work for an afternoon. But with their new “Deeper Focus” collaboration, producer Richie Hawtin and technology company Endel are here to change the game. Out this month, “Deeper Focus” is an audiovisual soundscape housed on Endel’s neuroscience-backed iOS application. Engineered to boost productivity and focus, it features minimalistic noir-inspired visuals against a brooding soundtrack of hypnotic techno music. “Deeper Focus” is powered by AI technology, which generates the music in real-time from a library of sounds produced by Hawtin’s Plastikman alias. This unique trait allows users’ listening experie...
Technics Announces New SL-1200MK7-S Turntable Model
In 2019, esteemed turntable brand Technics released its SL-1200MK7 model direct drive turntable. It quickly became the most sought after turntable for DJs and turntablists the world over, solidifying Technics’ status as the industry standard choice for top quality gear. And now, the SL-1200MK7 comes in silver. Technics unveiled the SL-1200MK7-S this week, boasting a sleek silver finish on the already beautiful direct drive turntable. Technics’ new SL-1200MK7-S model. Technics The reveal came after inquiries from professional DJs and industry figures seeking to add even more flair to their equipment. With the SL-1200MK7-S, Technic builds on the decades old legacy of the SL-1200 series dating back to the original model in 1972, and even further cements it...
Listen to Previews of deadmau5 and REZZ’s First-Ever Collab via Trippy New NFT Collection
With the tantalizing release of deadmau5 and REZZ‘s first-ever collaborative song looming, fans can get an early taste of “Hypnocurrency” via the duo’s new NFT collection of the same name. The audiovisual NFT drop contains snippets of the track, which is scheduled to release this Friday, April 23rd via mau5trap. The audio clips are paired with four custom digital artworks, each of which were designed by deadmau5. The drop contains three open editions, but the unquestioned crown jewel of the collection is a rare 1-of-1 piece. The current high bid is $5,000, but that number will skyrocket before the bidding period ends at 5PM PT (8PM ET) tomorrow, April 21st. deadmau5 and REZZ unveiled their “Hypnocurrency” NFT drop on the MakersPl...
Soundtracked by Electronic Music, Paris Hilton’s Debut NFT Collection Sold for Over $1.1 Million
If you thought the NFT hype was starting to lose steam, think again. Paris Hilton‘s NFT debut couldn’t have gone smoother after her “Planet Paris” collection hauled in a whopping nine-figure bid on the marquee offering. Collaborating with visual artist Blake Kathryn, Hilton brought three pieces to market, each soundtracked by dreamy, uplifting EDM soundscapes and rooted in a pink utopian dreamland. Hilton explained that the theme of the drop is all about female energy and empowerment, and she praised Blake for immediately understanding her vision for the project. “Blake instantly understood my aesthetic and it was everything that I loved,” Hilton said. “Feminine, ethereal, soft, yet powerful, and beautiful.” Preview of Paris Hilton...
David Guetta Announces “United At Home” NFT Drop for Charity
One year ago, dance music icon David Guetta performed his first United At Home livestream DJ set for charity in Miami. As the COVID-19 pandemic began to run rampant through cities around the globe, Guetta was able to raise $700,000 for relief efforts provided by multiple organizations before continuing the series in cities like Paris and Dubai. Now, Guetta has announced that he is dropping an NFT (or non-fungible token) to commemorate the iconic Miami stream. The official United At Home webpage has been updated with an announcement that Guetta’s forthcoming NFT will directly benefit UNICEF and Feeding America, two charities that the esteemed producer and DJ has been working with for quite some time. David Guetta raised $700,000 for charity during his inaugural “...
You Can Listen to Music in 3D With This First-of-Its-Kind Technology
Rebeleon Entertainment is revolutionizing the way we listen to music by introducing a new 3D audio format that can be experienced using any kind of headphones or earbuds. Rebeleon is run by 18-time Grammy-winning producer Sebastian Krys, who has teamed up with Immersion Networks to power the innovative progression in audio. Immersion is headquartered in Redmond, Washington and was founded in 2014 by Paul Hubert and James Johnston, the inventor of the MP3 and AAC codecs. “Immersion is dedicated to making the world a better sounding place,” said Hubert in a press release. “We are grateful to have found such enthusiastic and talented partners for our debut releases. We are honored to work with Sebastian and the team at Rebeleon on our mission to bring the future of audio to eve...
deadmau5 and Richie Hawtin Launch PIXELYNX to Bridge the Gap Between Gaming, Digital Collectibles and Virtual Worlds
PIXELYNX is the latest creation from legendary electronic music artists deadmau5 and Richie Hawtin. Their aim with the new venture is to bring three of the most profitable and enthusiastic sectors of entertainment today together: digital collectibles, gaming, and virtual worlds. The company has been in the making over the past six months, and deadmau5, Hawtin, Ben Turner, Dean Wilson, and Inder Phull have used their extensive network of music professionals to digitize their brands into a collectible range of items in games and virtual worlds. PIXELYNX’s founders describe its function as the “portal into the metaverse.” Additionally, this is used to decentralize and automate the entertainment industry. “We are on the edge of an exciting transition in entertainment where the lines ...
Subtronics, Boogie T, and Dirt Monkey Announce 4/20 NFT Drop Featuring Nine Unreleased Tracks
Subtronics, Boogie T, and Dirt Monkey will be celebrating a fan-favorite unofficial holiday in a unique way this year. On Tuesday, each artist will be releasing a trio of unreleased tracks in the form of a 4/20 NFT drop on the Bitski marketplace. They will all be joint efforts with each of their longtime visual artist collaborators. Subtronics will be teamed up with Aaron Brooks, Boogie T is partnered with Kooz, and Dirt Monkey will be provided visuals from INCEDIGRIS. On their respective Twitter accounts, each artist shared a pair of images announcing each of their collaborative NFTs. While the tweets do contain pieces of visual art, it’s not yet clear what the final products will look and sound like. Subtronics, Boogie T, and Dirt Monkey’s 4/20 NFT ...
3LAU, Ashton Kutcher, Mark Cuban, More to Judge Shark Tank-Like NFT Funding Contest
As the NFT mania rages on, a new Shark Tank-like competition is set to debut with a number of high-profile judges. NFTs: The Pitch is a go following a $1 million funding round by Sound Ventures, a major venture capital firm founded by Guy Oseary and famed actor and entrepreneur Ashton Kutcher. Both execs will appear as judges on a panel that also includes billionaire Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, iconic hip-hop artist Snoop Dogg, and electronic music producer 3LAU, among others. Details on the contest’s format and distribution plan are scarce at this time. Variety reports that on April 21st, finalists will participate in a live virtual pitch session with the judges. However, the discussions will not be streamed live to the public, according to the competition’s websit...
A Bitcoin-Inspired Artist Has Launched a Micropayment Plugin for DJs and Music Producers
Bitcoin activist artist Cryptograffiti has launched a new micropayment plugin designed to generate new cryptocurrency revenue streams for DJs and music producers. The announcement came with an accompanying live DJ set by Cryptograffiti that was performed at San Francisco’s US Mint, where the artist publicly demonstrated the new revenue sharing system. “The event entitled ‘Strikes Twice’ is named after the new plugin’s ability to automatically split micropayments into separate addresses,” Cryptograffiti said in announcement shared with Bitcoin Magazine. “If live stream viewers enjoy one of the tracks played during the event, they can send bitcoin tips to a static QR code that splits the payment based on the track being played at the t...
You Can 3D Print Your Own Miniature Daft Punk Helmets With These Free Design Templates
As if DIY culture wasn’t already popping off in our pandemic-induced boredom, YouTube 3D-printing channel Mars Gizmo has turned it up a notch with a new tutorial on 3D-prints of miniature Daft Punk helmets. In addition to a short instructional video, Mars Gizmo included in its description a list of recommended filament colors and super glues, along with links to an entry-level 3D printer. Both designs were originally published on Thangs, an online database for storing and sharing 3D printer designs. With more than one million subscribers, Mars Gizmo has also published designs for a Darth Vader helmet, a Pokémon diorama and a bust of Vision from The Avengers, among others. And if 3D printing isn’t your jam, check out these 10 unique Daft Punk collectibles to keep the...
deadmau5 and Robbie Trevino Talk Upcoming NFT Collaboration on Nifty Gateway Podcast
Last week internationally acclaimed visual artist Robbie Trevino shared that his book project Numinous, which is five years in the making, will be released as an NFT later this month on Nifty Gateway. Dance music fans were particularly excited to see that his release would feature music from deadmau5. Those looking to learn more about the audiovisual project are in luck as the duo sat down with the digital marketplace for an hourlong chat on their podcast. Inside, you can learn the history of Trevino’s long-awaited project, hear how him and deadmau5 joined forces, and understand why he chose the NFT format for the release. On the musical front, deadmau5 explains how he dove deep into the sci-fi world created by Trevino and used the information gathered to create a cohesive ...
