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Drake Acquires Tupac’s Iconic Crown Ring for Over $1 Million at Sotheby’s Auction

Drake Acquires Tupac's Iconic Crown Ring for Over $1 Million at Sotheby's Auction Drake, the renowned Canadian rapper, has reportedly made a significant purchase at a recent Sotheby's auction, acquiring the legendary Tupac Shakur's self-designed crown ring. The ring, worn by Tupac at the MTV Video Music Awards in September 1996, shortly before his untimely death, is crafted from gold, ruby, and diamond. Initially projected to fetch $200,000, it surpassed all expectations, selling for an impressive $1,016,000, making it the […]

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Google and Osaka University’s Groundbreaking Research: Turning Brain Scans into Music with AI

Google and Osaka University's Groundbreaking Research: Turning Brain Scans into Music with AI Researchers from Google and Osaka University in Japan have conducted a fascinating study that explores the possibility of turning brain scans into music using artificial intelligence (AI). In the experiment, five volunteers were placed inside an fMRI scanner and exposed to over 500 music tracks from various genres. The brain activity of the participants was recorded and integrated into Google's AI music generator, Music LM, conditioning the […]

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Spotify CEO Daniel Ek Sells $100 Million of Company Stock

Spotify CEO Daniel Ek Sells $100 Million of Company Stock Daniel Ek, the CEO and founder of Spotify, recently made headlines as he sold a little over $100 million worth of Spotify stock. According to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Ek sold 675,000 shares on July 27th. This move comes a year after Ek invested $50 million of his own money to purchase the company's stock. At the time of the stock sale, the value of Spotify […]

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ARC Music Festival Unveils Impressive After Dark Afterparty Lineups

ARC Music Festival Unveils Impressive After Dark Afterparty Lineups ARC Music Festival is set to return to Chicago this Labor Day Weekend, promising an exceptional experience for house and techno enthusiasts. The festival boasts a remarkable lineup including renowned artists such as Adam Beyer, Black Coffee, Boris Brejcha, Eric Prydz, Hot Since 82, James Hype, John Summit, Nina Kraviz, Tale of Us, and Vintage Culture. The excitement is elevated with the announcement of their captivating Dark Afterparty Lineups, hosted at […]

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Daft Punk Unveils Exclusive ‘Random Access Memories’ Studio Footage in New Series

Daft Punk Unveils Exclusive 'Random Access Memories' Studio Footage in New Series Daft Punk has delighted fans by sharing never-before-seen footage from the making of their final album, 'Random Access Memories,' in a new docu-series titled Memory Tapes, which is being rolled out on their YouTube channel. In the latest episode, Canadian pianist Chilly Gonzales reminisces about a meeting with Daft Punk's Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo, during which they asked him to remix their track 'Too Long.' The […]

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Claptone to Host Enchanting Masquerade Stage at Untold Festival

Claptone to Host Enchanting Masquerade Stage at Untold Festival The electronic music world is buzzing with anticipation as the highly-awaited Untold Festival draws near. This year's event promises to be even more extraordinary with the debut of "The Masquerade by Claptone" stage, hosted by none other than the enigmatic German DJ and producer, Claptone. With his iconic plague doctor-style golden masque, pantomime white gloves, and mysterious black outfit topped with a black top hat, Claptone has become an iconic figure […]

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Unprecedented Growth Forecasted for the Music Industry by 2030, But Challenges Loom Ahead

Unprecedented Growth Forecasted for the Music Industry by 2030, But Challenges Loom Ahead The music industry is on the brink of a transformative period, according to the latest forecasts from Midia Research, a prominent entertainment industry analytics firm. Their highly-anticipated Global Market Music Forecasts report, released in June, paints an optimistic picture, projecting an unprecedented 51% surge in global recorded music industry revenues, reaching a staggering $42.4 billion by 2030. Moreover, retail spending in the music industry is expected to […]

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Brunch Electronik Festival 2023: Barcelona's Unforgettable Music Extravaganza Returns in Grandeur

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Brunch Electronik Festival 2023: Barcelona’s Unforgettable Music Extravaganza Returns in Grandeur

Brunch Electronik Festival 2023: Barcelona's Unforgettable Music Extravaganza Returns in Grandeur The highly anticipated Brunch Electronik Festival, a celebrated music spectacle that has enthralled audiences year after year, is back with a bang for its main event of the summer. From August 11th to August 13th, 2023, the festival promises an unparalleled experience for music enthusiasts of all ages, blending world-class electronic beats, iconic venues at Parc del Fòrum and Jardins Joan Brossa, delectable food trucks, and engaging activities to […]

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DJ David Holmes Reveals Collaboration with Sinéad O’Connor on Unfinished Album Prior to Her Death

DJ David Holmes Reveals Collaboration with Sinéad O’Connor on Unfinished Album Prior to Her Death In a touching tribute, Belfast-based DJ, producer, and conductor David Holmes has disclosed that he was working closely with the iconic Sinéad O’Connor on a new album just before her passing. Sinéad O’Connor, who changed her name to Shuhada' Sadaqat in 2021 after converting to Islam but continued to make music under her birth name, passed away on July 26 at the age of 56. […]

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