LIFESTYLE
Look Inside Martin Garrix’s Spectacular, Cutting-Edge Studio Renovation
After three years of meticulous renovations, the flagship STMPD RCRDS studio of international dance music superstar Martin Garrix is finally complete. Following its acquisition in 2017, Garrix and his team flung into an intricate renovation project for the recording studios, which have been transformed into a breathatking, cutting-edge complex. Three brand new studios were introduced into the building in addition to the refurbishment of its five existing studios, and each was given its own style in terms of appearance and equipment. Perhaps most stunning is the Mix Stage, a studio dedicated to cinema mixing with an immersive Dolby Atmos Premier Studio system, which represents “Dolby’s highest certification of a dubbing stage’s technical excellence.R...
Diplo Confirmed as Guest Speaker at Student Motivational Leadership Program, “LEAP Week”
Diplo has joined this year’s LEAP Week as a motivational guest speaker. The 2020 edition of the long-running series includes a vast lineup of celebrities, artists, and business professionals, who will be addressing high school and college-age students in a virtual setting. LEAP Week is a motivational summer program that aims to teach students life skills they may not otherwise pick up in a traditional classroom, such as time management, speech writing, mentorship, and interviewing. Diplo is just one of the guest speakers who will be imparting his wisdom on this year’s attendees. The Grammy Award-winning, multi-alias producer and dance music entrepreneur will be joining a lineup that includes Mark Wahlberg, Paula Abdul, Dennis Quaid, Kirstin Maldonado and Kevin O...
Marshmello and The Chainsmokers Land On Forbes’ 2020 “Highest Paid Celebrities” List
Forbes has revealed its annual list of the highest paid celebrities and a couple representatives from the dance music community have made the cut. The Chainsmokers took the 21st spot on the list just barely behind the Jonas Brothers, as the “Closer” producers earned themselves a windfall of $68 million. It turns out having the fourth most streamed song on Spotify of the last decade and a stake in JAJA Tequila has continued to pay healthy dividends for the duo. Impressively, the two placed ahead of fellow streaming giant Ed Sheeran, who broke U2‘s record for the highest grossing tour ever last year. Marshmello has found himself in similarly favorable straits, netting the 35th spot on the list. The masked hit-making machine pulled in $56 million, just barely eking out ...
Afrojack and Nicky Romero to Kick Off “HyperX Showdown” Celebrity Gaming Series
Afrojack and Nicky Romero have been announced as two of the many personalities who will be taking part in HyperX‘s new celebrity gaming series “HyperX Showdown.” HyperX, the renowned gaming gear brand and subsidiary of computer technology corporation Kingston Technology Company, announced the new series yesterday, June 10th, 2020, which will unite personalities from entertainment, music, sports, and gaming for eight weeks or tournaments and gaming events. According to a press release issued to announce the initiative, the first gaming event is scheduled to air on Tuesday, June 16th, at 3PM ET (12PM PST) with EDM superstars Afrojack and Nicky Romero, who will be paired with two pro players from the London Royal Ravens playing Call of Duty: Warzone. ...
Techno DJ Arrested for Cybercrime and “Dark Web Activities” Pleads Innocence
According to a recent report published in Infosecurity Magazine, a Berlin-based techno DJ and producer named Denis Kaznacheev has been arrested for cybercrime activity at the request of the United States government. In an ensuing report by Trommel, the electronic music magazine stated that Kaznacheev is convinced the charges stem from a theft of his identity. As a result, he launched a Change.org petition to prevent his pending extradition to the US. In the meantime, Kaznacheev’s manager confirmed to Trommel that the DJ is currently being held in Berlin’s Moabit prison. Kaznacheev, who is accused of “money laundering and dark web activities,” vehemently asserted his innocence in a June 6th message posted to his Facebook, which was ...
Deathpact Unveils Custom T-Shirt to Support Organizations Fighting for Racial Equality
In their mission to raise awareness about social and racial injustice, bass music production outfit Deathpact has unveiled a new t-shirt, and is donating 100% of the net proceeds, split evenly between two organizations fighting for racial equality and equal opportunity Color Of Change and Black Girls Code. The enigmatic artist recently took to social media to announce the initiative. “We stand united in the fight against racism,” they wrote. “We want to use our platform to not only raise funds for but also raise awareness about the social injustices that have been suffered by the black community.” With over 1.7 million members, Color Of Change is the nation’s largest online racial justice organization, influencing decision-makers in corporations and government bodies to f...
The Chainsmokers’ Song “Paris” Emerges as a Black Lives Matter Anthem on TikTok
Following criticism of the app’s lack of inclusivity and censorship of Black creators in the wake of George Floyd’s death, social media behemoth TikTok has become a hub for Black Lives Matter content. TikTok recently released an official statement, apologizing to the community and acknowledging their concerns. “First, to our Black community: We want you to know that we hear you and we care about your experiences on TikTok,” the statement reads. “We acknowledge and apologise to our Black creators and community who have felt unsafe, unsupported, or suppressed. We don’t ever want anyone to feel that way. We welcome the voices of the Black community wholeheartedly.” As of today, June 10th, 2020, TikTok videos containing the #BlackL...
Real Estate Broker Behind David Guetta’s “United At Home” Miami Stream Speaks About Organizing the Event
Back on April 18th, 2020, David Guetta raised the bar of the music livestreaming industry with his ballyhooed “United At Home” livestream event for COVID-19 relief. Flanked by magnificent high-rises in Downtown Miami, Guetta set up camp at the Icon Brickell and threw down a scintillating set with festival-grade production, garnering over 12 million viewers and raising a staggering $700,000 for COVID-19 relief. Such a momentous and unique breakthrough event does not happen without a concerted and robust plan of action, though, and Guetta’s team worked tirelessly to make it happen. In preparation for the event, Guetta teamed up with the Miami Downtown Development Authority and residential real estate broker Michael Wiesenfeld, an associate at Bricke...
Can Music Producers Be Digital Nomads? 5 Ways to Achieve the Lifestyle
If you have activities such as traveling and music production that you are passionate about, it might be difficult to give the same amount of attention and energy to both. This then brings about the question, “Can music producers be digital nomads? Yes! You can be a music producer and digital nomad at the same time. However, this requires having the right approach consisting of the following: A portable recording studio Budget Money-making plan Time management plan Below, we explain how you can go about implementing the approaches above to become both a digital nomad and music producer. Get a Portable Recording Studio For a digital nomad music producer, the tools in a stable recording studio cannot be used on the road. Therefore, you need tools that are portable and can move with you...
Black Lives Matter
Danielle lent her platform to the voices that deserve to be heard. Please take a few minutes to listen to what they have to say by clicking here♡ “What I’ve learned more than anything recently, is that it’s not enough to be anti-racist. We have to be educated and informed, we have to be proactive and take action, we have to take a stand and be brave, we have to have uncomfortable conversations and we have to own up to how we’ve failed our Black friends, and then show up for them and become allies. The we starts with I, I need to and WILL do all of this too. I am a privileged white person that has a massive platform that can and will continue to be used to bring awareness, share resources, take action and implore my community to do the same. I will never personally understand the pain and ...
Watch Protesters Chant to a Dirtybird Song in Detroit, the Birthplace of Techno Music
Following a sweeping music industry blackout on Tuesday, June 2nd, a litany of record labels, streaming services, brands, and artists have implemented robust programs and donated millions of dollars to organizations fighting for racial equality and justice following George Floyd’s death. As nationwide protests continue to mount, many in the dance music community have made their efforts to support the Black Lives Matter movement known. One such supporter is Dirtybird, the beloved house and techno label that has grown to become one of the biggest tastemakers in electronic music. At a recent protest in Detroit, activists marched through the streets and chanted while using a Dirtybird song as a soundtrack, prompting the label to react on Twitter. “People protesting with o...
How I’m Doing: TWICE, Alice Cooper, Angélique Kidjo, Perfume Genius & More Talk Life in Quarantine This Week
Artists have been prescribing music to their fans as a much-needed antidote during the mentally and physically agonizing times of quarantine. And tap dancing, if you ask the Godfather of Shock Rock Alice Cooper. During Billboard exclusive interviews, go-to song roundups, photo essays and feature stories, acts from Perfume Genius to LOONA passed the aux around with the tunes getting them through self-isolation. Read what these musicians are listening to and doing to stay inspired and active. Angélique Kidjo “It’s a sabbatical year. I started gardening, which I’ve never had time to do. Looking at food growing out of the ground, you understand how lucky we are to have the Earth that we have. I have a lot of aromatic herbs; I have coriander, mint, basil, cumin, leeks, beets, ce...
