Mixcloud, UK-based streaming platform and SoundCloud rival, has signed a licensing agreement with Warner Music Group that will allow it to start offering on-demand paid subscription services. With around 17 million monthly users, the popular streaming is host to radio shows, podcast and DJ sets...
Basically, yes. “Oxygen, food, heartbeats—we don’t often think of music as a conduit to these primal functions. The idea of music as something human bodies do has fallen to the margins as arts programs disappear from schools nationwide, while songs often arrive to us as...
Sonos’ first speaker with build-in voice control has launched, on the same day that Google announced its Home Max and Home Mini speakers no less. Nevertheless it marks a big moment for Sonos, after more than a year of talking about the importance and convenience...
The denim garment connects wirelessly to your phone for calls, texts, music playback and GPS. Aimed at cyclists, it’s sure to expand beyond the niche into mainstream clothing thanks to the added functionality. Only one downside to the Levi's Commuter jacket: the wearable tech’s fabric...
“A source tells TechCrunch that Dubset is getting closer to securing deals with the other two major labels Warner and Universal. If it can lock down all three, remixes and DJ sets featuring almost any music could be legally hosted on the top streaming services...
Feed Music, the not-for-profit officially debut this week at Big Sound, is an app that gives touring music musicians access to free food while ‘on-the-road’. Trading social advocacy with participating restaurants, it’s a cool spin on influencer amplification and an idea that’s definitely got legs....
Introducing PRIME MOVERS: our new documentary series casting the spotlight on cutting-edge artists who deserve recognition for their outstanding contribution towards culture. Celebrating hardworking talent who are the driving force behind the local scene. First up: Rapaport - Sydney-based lyricist and operator of Big Village...
Topman UK is collaborating with personalities outside the world of fashion, recently enlisting Brit Award winner James Bay to provide creative direction and design their latest collection. Most likely a partnership more centred around his ‘look’ than his music, as it would seem the campaign...
“Audio, particularly music, is an extremely valuable medium for communication. But it is still undervalued in advertising.” A big point of contention for us at Safe & Sound, particularly considering how the power of music is so widely accepted, both as an inherent truth and...
'Make Your Mark' introduces the new LC model with a range of exciting content and experiences for customers and fans: challenging the general public to score their own track via a custom interactive interface based on the Novation Launchpad music sequencer and using exclusive musical...
Google paid tribute to the birth of Hip Hop with an interactive Doodle that puts you in the DJ booth! Commemorating the 44th anniversary of the party where DJ Kool Herc is credited with creating Hip Hop in 1973, the feature lets you mix your...
Coors Light is documenting the climb toward music success via its latest artist initiative ‘My Climb My Music’, picking out multicultural and under-the-radar musicians across 10 U.S. Cities to highlight. Showing how their climb toward success helped define them as artists via documentary-style videos. Check...
Levi's latest campaign ‘Live in Music’ cements the brand’s deep commitment to music by honouring local musical talent from Australia and New Zealand. Featuring a cool cast of musicians, roadies, sound technicians and rock photographers to celebrate their cause and remind their male audience of...
As the biggest companies by global market capitalisation in 2017 (notably Apple, Google, Amazon and Facebook) all make aggressive investments in music, SoundCloud continues its downward spiral. It’s a heart-wrenching sight for this original community member. Archive Team are preserving what they can. Dani Deahl...