Sprite’s long-time appropriation of Hip Hop culture (dating back to the mid-eighties with Kurtis Blow all the way through to their mid-90s ‘Obey Your Thirst’ campaign with underground luminaries Pete Rock, C.L. Smooth & Grand Puba) has just received a reinvigorating lease on life with...
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Author:Seb
Yours truly will be performing live from 255 Crown St, Darlinghurst this Saturday 1-3pm AEST for the The Record Store X AU Sound takeover banging out exclusives and unreleased dubplates spanning a healthy cross-section of bass-heavy genres. An opportunity to showcase all the amazing artists...
Read MoreWith so much fierce competition in the streaming sector, Apple should be well placed to capitalise on its commercialised audience base by providing exclusive content to differentiate itself from its rivals. Reportedly launching in late June alongside a revamped iTunes Radio with unlimited skipping as...
Read MoreTurntablist pioneer and DMC world champion DJ Qbert (unrelated to the successful arcade video game for those who, like me, grew up in the golden age of the eighties) has teamed up with multinational giant Intel to revolutionise the DJ booth by ridding the all-too-familiar...
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18
Aug
Grime Fridays!
Music always helps us get through the working week – I’m usually blasting out old Drum & Bass tape pack sets when writing presentations. Although we did hear that non-lyrical music is best for cognitive function and productivity (http://www.dancingastronaut.com/2015/05/music-improves-cognitive-function-productivity-heres/), we love a bit of Grime...
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18
Aug
Typedrummer
Get ready to waste the rest of your afternoon away: Typedrummer is a drum machine that turns words from your keyboard into a rhythm. You get to create your own complex arrangements simply by typing a sentence and hey presto, instant groove! A quirky tool...
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18
Aug
Parlour Gigs
It’s the Airbnb of live music venues! Imagine being able to host your favourite musical acts in the comfort of your very own home surrounded by your friends. Bridging the gab between fans and music is an appealing proposition (even for brands: see Smirnoff’s current...
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18
Aug
Junglists are you ready? BO!
Are you a true junglist since long time like myself? This set from 1998 by a true DJ’s DJ – Randall at Slammin Vinyl in 1998 – captures perfectly the energetic vibe that has filled dance-floors for over 2 decades the world over. Featuring the...
Read MoreWe love data and insights – it helps us with our strategic selling. So here’s the latest findings by Next Big Sound: from the cold hard numbers to the latest predictions it’s the perfect way to stay on top of our game, plus we love...
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18
Aug
Instagram launches @Music
Instagram has announced its first ever content vertical – a dedicated music channel! When a tech giant-owned company decides to align with music, it’s an undeniable head-nod towards the weight music carries in connecting with audiences. With a big focus on spotlighting dynamic emerging talent,...
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