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Concerts, Voting, and More Next Week on SPIN’s Untitled Twitch Stream
There’s still plenty to look forward to this week on SPIN’s Untitled Twitch Stream (particularly considering that Dave Hause will be performing some new tracks later today), but we already wanted to prepare you for all of the action coming next week as well. After you watch this week’s videos on Twitch (or YouTube in the future), get ready for live concerts from the likes of Gvllow, FELIN, and Edwin Raphael. Add in a doubleheader of Jesse Ruben and Bre Kennedy (who will each be performing their brand new singles, among others) and an empty Tuesday slot so all of the American viewers out there can vote in an attempt to save the country, and it’s sure to be a remarkable week. Don’t forget to hit our Twitter and Instagram for more updates and reminders,...
The Music Industry Comes After Twitch’s Music Copyright Solution, “Soundtrack by Twitch”
Twitch‘s battle with the music industry is heating up as some of the industry’s biggest organizations representing copyright holders have penned a frustrated letter to the company. Twitch streamers have come under increased scrutiny this year due to the use of unlicensed music on the platform. A large increase in DMCA takedowns in July ultimately forced Twitch to react drastically, deleting infringing clips and encouraging streamers to do the same or otherwise risk a ban on their account. Shortly thereafter, Jeff Bezos—founder of Twitch’s parent company, Amazon—was questioned by Congress as to whether Twitch should license music, to which he replied, “I don’t know.” Twitch ultimately introduced a solution for the issue called “Soundtrack ...
Bob Moses Announces Exclusive Streaming Partnership With Twitch
Following the release of their latest album, Desire, electronic music duo Bob Moses has announced their next major endeavor, partnering up with streaming platform Twitch as the exclusive home for all Bob Moses-branded livestreams. The first of many events to come kicks off this Friday, October 23rd at 7PM PT (10PM ET) and will serve fans an hourlong Bob Moses virtual show. The guys kicked things off in a haunting abandoned radio tower deep in the midst of Topanga Canyon outside of Los Angeles. After the event, the duo will be sticking around to do a live Q&A with the Twitch community. Check out the trailer below. “We started 2020 thinking we’d spend most of the year in clubs and on festival stages. We even made a new record just for that purpose,” ...
HHW Gaming: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Starts Twitch Channel, Uses ‘Among Us’ To Help Reach Potential Voters
Source: Scott Heins / Getty Democrats are using every avenue to help galvanize voters in this upcoming presidential election. US Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is utilizing the great uniter, video games, to help get people inspired to vote. The congresswoman started a Twitch asking her followers on Twitter if anyone wanted to play Among Us, a game she admitted she hasn’t played before. “Anyone want to play Among Us with me on Twitch to get out the vote? (I’ve never played, but it looks like a lot of fun).” Who would you want to watch in a game together? ⬇️ — Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) October 19, 2020 AOC’s choice of Among Us to stream is a no-brainer. Like Mafia, Among Us is a social-deduction party game that has quickly become one of the most popular games to...
Steve Aoki is Debuting a New Song on Twitch Tomorrow
Steve Aoki is once again teaming up with Alienware to host a livestream this weekend, exclusively on Twitch. The stream will not be one you will want to miss, because viewers will get the first chance to hear his brand new song. In the past, Aoki has done everything from sneak previews of song production to sushi-making lessons with his mom. Aoki has also used his time off from touring to launch a plethora of new ventures, remaining his prolific self. He announced his Mozart musical, his voice acting role in the new animated comedy “Extinct,” launched the “Naruto” merch collaboration, and opened a shop with iconic sports memorabilia, Pokémon cards, and modern art. You can tune into the exclusive one-hour stream on Steve Aoki’s Twitch channel&nb...
Steve Aoki is Debuting a New Single on Twitch Tomorrow
Steve Aoki is once again teaming up with Alienware to host a livestream this weekend, exclusively on Twitch. The stream will not be one you will want to miss, because viewers will get the first chance to hear his brand new single. In the past, Aoki has done everything from sneak previews of song production to sushi-making lessons with his mom. Aoki has also used his time off from touring to launch a plethora of new ventures, remaining his prolific self. He announced his Mozart musical, his voice acting role in the new animated comedy “Extinct,” launched the “Naruto” merch collaboration, and opened a shop with iconic sports memorabilia, Pokémon cards, and modern art. You can tune into the exclusive one-hour stream on Steve Aoki’s Twitch channel&...
The Mowgli’s, Eivør, and More Headline This Week on SPIN’s Untitled Twitch Stream
We’re getting back to our live music roots this week on SPIN’s Untitled Twitch Stream after doing everything from hosting a video game giveaway to interviewing Kah-Lo live on the stream last week — which is still available on Twitch for a bit longer and will eventually live permanently on YouTube. This week, we’ve got a Labor Day party with Zeke Thomas (who NBA fans might recognize as Isiah Thomas’ son), a live set from Eivør, a discussion with the Mowgli’s, and much more. As always, check out both Twitter and Instagram for any changes and don’t forget to subscribe to our Twitch with the free one you get with Amazon Prime to have the full experience. When the time comes, you can join us at twitch.tv/spinmag. For now, just take a peek a...
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...
Hockey Dad, Dangerous Hippies and More Headline This Week of SPIN’s Untitled Twitch Stream
SPIN’s Untitled Twitch Stream has had some pretty damn good weeks recently. This past one featured everything from gaming with Origami Angel to live performances from people like Kevin Nichols and GIRL SKIN. If you missed any of it, the videos will still be on Twitch for another week or so before they eventually get moved to our YouTube channel. This week, it’s pretty much a nonstop barrage of badass musical performances, so you won’t want to miss it. In addition to an exclusive hangout with our favorite Aussie surf rockers in Hockey Dad, you won’t want to miss the rockstars in Dangerous Hippies or what we’ve got in store from Mabes, Okey Dokey, or the Pharell-approved glvsshouse. Oh, and we’ve got a very special edition of Kat Calls coming through this Saturday, but more on...
Musicians Criticize Jeff Bezos’ ‘Willful Blindness’ to Twitch Music Royalties
While testifying at a congressional hearing late last month, Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos admitted that he wasn’t sure whether or not the company pays royalties for the music users stream on Amazon-owned livestreaming platform Twitch (it doesn’t). His response angered artist-run non-profit Artist Rights Alliance, which has sent a letter to Bezos challenging him to pay artists their fair share, as music streaming on Twitch continues to surge. “We were appalled […] by your inability or unwillingness to answer even the most basic question about Twitch’s practices in this regard,” the letter reads. “As Twitch uses music to grow its audience and shape its brand, the company owes creators more than the willful blindness and vague platitudes you offered du...
Linkin Park’s Mike Shinoda Unveils Second Twitch-Created Album, Dropped Frames Vol. 2: Stream
Linkin Park’s Mike Shinoda has unveiled a second album that he created with input from fans on Twitch. Dropped Frames Vol. 2 comes just three weeks after the release of Vol. 1. As previously reported, Dropped Frames Vol. 1 featured Shinoda collaborating with his fans on Twitch. In fact, one of the songs, “Open Door”, incorporated vocals from seven of his Twitch followers. Dropped Frames Vol. 2, released today (July 31st), is a mostly instrumental effort. As a press release states, “The 12-song set has an emphasis on digital samples and classic game themes, featuring everything from Nintendo Game Boy sounds to ’80s synth, and even a toy drum loop pulled from Money Mark’s Instagram page.” During the pandemic, Shinoda held regular livestreams on Twitch during weekdays, committing to creating ...
Jeff Bezos to Congressman Who Asked Why Twitch Doesn’t License Music: “I Don’t Know”
In the absence of live music, the streaming landscape has emerged as the most popular and efficient means of connecting with fans during the COVID-19 epoch. Perhaps no platform has benefitted more than Twitch, a gaming platform that has mutated into the most prevalent live music streaming medium in recent weeks—especially in electronic dance music. Since Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos acquired Twitch for a staggering $970 million back in 2014, the platform had experienced meteoric growth before exploding due to the pandemic’s recent gasoline pour. However, Twitch has found itself in hot water in recent weeks after issuing DMCA takedown notices to legions of its users. Since the Amazon-owned company doesn’t pay royalties to artists when their music is played on the platform, the...
