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Seth Troxler says Tuskegee is a platform for 'people of minority'

The American DJ explained in a recent one-on-one

Seth Troxler says Tuskegee is a platform for 'people of minority'. The American artist, who has become something of a spokesperson for the dance scene...

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Ballantine's True Music platform evolves to focus on grassroots music communities

Take A Stand for True Music...

Ballantine's Scotch Whisky has announced a three-year community-based music strategy. Under the mission statement 'Take A Stand for True Music' the whisky brand is evolving...

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Killer Mike launches digital banking platform for Black and Latinx people

The bank will also donate five free meals to families in need for every customer who signs up to the platform

Killer Mike has launched a digital banking platform for Black and Latinx people.

The rapper and activist, who addressed Atlanta protestors in an emotional speech...

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Odesa electronic music platform Kiiberborea launches streaming series for Ukrainian aid

Bodya Konakov, founder of Kyiv based label ШЩЦ, experimental artist and composer more eaze, and multimedia performance artist Ratiba Ayadi are among the names appearing each Tuesday evening.

Odesa-based music platform Kiiberborea has launched a streaming mix series for Ukrainian aid. An official statement from the team behind the project reads: "The situation...

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Monk Mafia launches new NFT platform to give back to fans

Independent allows fans to invest in artists and receive perks and rewards

NFT project Monk Mafia is launching a new NFT platform that lets fans “directly invest in their favourite artists’ music”. While fans can invest in...

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Sarah Story announces new label, club series and artist platform, STORIES

Artists confirmed to play at the first STORIES club shows include Gerd Janson and Matrefakt

BBC Radio 1 Future Dance host Sarah Story is launching a new label, club series and artist platform. Described as a vessel for "artistic expression...

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New mix platform, wav.world, launches with payments for DJs and producers

The new subscription-based mix platform asks, "What if we treated music with the value it deserves?" — the first edition is helmed by Fever AM's Mor Elian and Rhyw

A new mix platform wants to "give music the value it deserves" by paying contributing DJs and featured artists. wav.world is a new subscription-based mix...

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Discogs announces community advisory group to help direct development of platform

Kevin Lewandowski, Discogs founder and CEO, details the Community Advisory Turntable in an exclusive interview

Discogs has announced that it is assembling a new group of independent advisors from its user base to help direct the development of the platform...

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War Child announces underground music-led fundraising platform, The Right To Dance

The project has been launched alongside an exclusive mix by DJ Lag

War Child UK has launched a new fundraising platform with a focus on underground music.

The project, dubbed The Right To Dance, will, a press...

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New music streaming platform, Marine Snow, pays artists upfront for exclusive tracks

The "digital oasis for vivid music lovers" showcases music from the likes of AceMo and DJ Earl

A new music streaming platform called Marine Snow offers to pay artists upfront for exclusive tracks. Self-described as "a digital oasis for vivid music lovers"...

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Berlin DJ streaming platform HÖR to launch new website and subscription service

The new site will go live on 17th October

Berlin-based online radio station HÖR is launching a new website, as well as a subscription service. While standard radio broadcasts will continue to be available...

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Hundreds gather at Burning Man site despite cancellation

Other unlicensed tribute events have drawn criticism from authorities and Burning Man organisers

Hundreds have gathered at the Burning Man festival site despite the event's cancellation.

After weeks of deliberation and uncertainty, which culminated in the postponement of...

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Mixcloud's new live streaming platform is a gamechanger for DJs – here's why

Mixcloud has just announced a new live streaming platform Mixcloud Live. The service lets users live stream visuals – not just audio – from any...

Plastician leaves Rinse FM after 14 years to create experimental VR broadcasting platform

He wants to bring "pirate radio mentality to an entirely new generation"

A decade and a half is a long time for anyone to stay in one job, especially radio show hosts. After almost reaching that length...

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TikTok launches music distribution platform, Sound On, with most royalties going to artists

Artists will also pay no fees, and have access to promotional tools and professional support

TikTok is launching a music distribution platform, Sound On, with the promise of giving 100% of royalties directly to artists for their first year, and...