Meta Introduces AI Tool for Music Creation Based on Text Prompts

Meta Introduces AI Tool for Music Creation Based on Text Prompts

Meta Introduces AI Tool for Music Creation Based on Text Prompts Meta has unveiled a novel artificial intelligence (AI) application that empowers marketers to produce music using textual prompts. The innovative AudioCraft system utilizes three models—AudioGen, EnCodec, and MusicGen—to craft authentic sound effects, compression, and musical compositions. Meta maintains full ownership and licensing rights over the music utilized to train MusicGen. By harnessing AI to craft music, marketers gain access […]

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VELD 2023 Festival Guide

VELD 2023 Festival Guide The countdown is on for the much-anticipated 10th edition of VELD, Canada's premier dance music festival. Taking place over the long weekend at Downsview Park, the event promises to be a thrilling celebration of electronic music. Last year's staggering turnout of 105,000 attendees from across North America sets the stage for another unforgettable experience. With summer in full swing, festival-goers can look forward to three stages […]

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RA to Present Live Exchange with DVS1 at ADE’s ADE Lab

RA to Present Live Exchange with DVS1 at ADE Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) is gearing up to host its second edition of the ADE Lab conference programme. This comprehensive initiative, consisting of talks, workshops, studio sessions, and more, aims to provide emerging musicians with the tools and insights needed to advance their careers. An exciting highlight of this year's programme is a live RA Exchange featuring the eminent Midwest techno […]

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“Chemical Substance” Release at Doncaster Nightclub Hospitalizes Eight People

"Chemical Substance" Release at Doncaster Nightclub Hospitalizes Eight People Pop Works nightclub in Doncaster faced an emergency evacuation in the early hours of Sunday morning (July 30) due to the release of a "chemical substance," resulting in the hospitalization of eight individuals. South Yorkshire Police responded to distressing scenes as clubgoers exhibited symptoms like coughing, vomiting, and respiratory distress. Thankfully, the hospitalized individuals have been discharged, with police indications pointing […]

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Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) has unveiled the initial lineup of speakers for this year’s ADE Lab, its educational component.

Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) has unveiled the initial lineup of speakers for this year's ADE Lab, its educational component. Running in parallel with the festival's music program from October 19 to 22, ADE Lab offers workshops, panel discussions, and talks. The first batch of participants includes prominent figures from the electronic music world such as Darude, DVS1, Mama Snake, Reinier Zonneveld, Héctor Oaks, and more. Workshops on vinyl DJing will […]

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These are the winners of DJ Mag’s Best of North America awards 2023

These are the winners of DJ Mag's Best of North America awards 2023 North America holds a soft spot for hard-hitting dubstep and leftfield bass, and so it’s hardly a shock that Philadelphia’s Subtronics would score this year’s Best DJ win. From an early age, the artist born Jesse Kardon expressed a talent for drums, first playing in a middle school jazz band before deepening his knowledge at the esteemed […]

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Edinburgh Welcomes New Record Store, Umbrella Vinyl

Edinburgh Welcomes New Record Store, Umbrella Vinyl Edinburgh's central district is about to get a new addition with the opening of Umbrella Vinyl, a record store set to open its doors this weekend. Located on Valleyfield Street, Umbrella Vinyl is slated to begin operations on Saturday, August 5th, starting at 10 AM. The brainchild of three friends who crossed paths in Hong Kong back in 2015, the store boasts a […]

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Ticketing Platform DICE Cuts Over 30 Staff Members in Restructuring

Ticketing Platform DICE Cuts Over 30 Staff Members in Restructuring DICE, a UK-based ticketing platform, has undergone a recent round of layoffs, resulting in the dismissal of more than 30 staff members. The company's creative team was the most affected, with all members except the creative director losing their positions. A significant portion of the marketing team was also let go. The company has indicated its intention to collaborate with […]

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Technology

Beatport Introduces NFT Platform with a Tribute to Berlin’s Techno Scene

Beatport Introduces NFT Platform with a Tribute to Berlin's Techno Scene Beatport, the prominent dance music download platform, has unveiled Beatport.io, an innovative NFT marketplace dedicated to electronic music culture. Their inaugural release pays homage to Berlin's iconic techno scene with an exclusive audiovisual artwork. In collaboration with Mischa Fanghaenel, renowned Berghain bouncer and photographer, Beatport captures the essence of Berlin's legendary nightlife. Fanghaenel's captivating portraits are paired with an […]

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