A GoFundMe has already raised over $14,000 and a livestream fundraiser featuring SVDDEN DEATH has been planned by Space Yacht and Halcyon. As is the case with many musicians in 2020, bass music mainstay YAKZ has lost his main source of income due to restrictions contrived by the COVID-19 pandemic. That already makes day-to-day life tough for artists who rely on income from live performances and touring, but unfortunately YAKZ is facing even more difficulty than most. The famed electronic producer and DJ has been diagnosed with severe Periodontitis and gum disease, which could spread into his bloodstream and eventually into his heart, a severe diagnosis only made worse by the fact that YAKZ was born with a heart murmur. That murmur would make it even more difficult for him to fight off...
With over 950 artists, it wouldn’t be surprising to hear that you still haven’t finished reading the Electric Blockaloo lineup after it’s announcement last week. The Minecraft-based festival is taking full advantage of the flexibility a video game event allows, featuring over 65 curated stages for attendees to explore together with friends from all over the world. Those looking for something with a bite can wander their way towards the pixelated stage hosted by Getter‘s Shred Collective, who recently took to Twitter to reveal which artists would be gracing it later in the month. Alongside a performance from the label founder himself, Shred Collective will host an eclectic blend of sounds from Qoiet, Spock, MineSweepa, Yakz, Aweminus, SNEEK, and AFK. ...