DAVID GUETTA HAS URGED PEOPLE TO GET THE CORONAVIRUS VACCINE
The DJ spoke with Reuters shortly before his New Year's Eve performance at the Louvre
David Guetta has urged people to get the coronavirus vaccine in a new interview.
French DJ and producer David Guetta, who topped last year's Top 100 DJs Poll, has said that he hopes everyone will agree to the COVID-19 vaccine so that the world can return to normal.
Speaking with Reuters ahead of a New Year's Eve performance at the Louvre, Guetta said “I’m going to do the vaccine, and I hope people are going to do it too because I don’t see any other way to go out of this situation."
During the interview, Guetta also addressed his fans, saying that after the vaccine "we are about to witness the craziest party year of our lifetime because the minute it’s going to be open, you know, it’s going to be amazing."
‘Get the vaccine': French DJ David Guetta wants everyone to take the COVID-19 vaccine so the world can have a big mad party in 2021 https://t.co/Tghxbcf71e pic.twitter.com/jYaWNOlvcx
— Reuters (@Reuters) December 30, 2020
In October last year, David Guetta revealed he was going to produce Madonna’s album — until he revealed his star sign.
The same month, Guetta released his ninth collaboration alongside Australian singer Sia titled 'Let's Love'.
THOUSANDS ATTEND MUSIC FESTIVALS AND EVENTS IN NEW ZEALAND
The country currently counts less than 80 coronavirus cases
Thousands of festival go-ers attended live music events in New Zealand over the new year.
While most of the globe remains on lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic, festivals and events during the festive period took place across New Zealand, with 20,000 people attending Gisborne's Rhythm and Vine Festival alone.
The country closed its borders and adhered to strict lockdown measures early on in the pandemic, and currently have fewer than 100 active cases of COVID-19 nationwide.
Elsewhere in NZ, another non-socially distanced, 10,000-person event took place in Wanaka on NZ's south island, featuring performances from Chaos in the CBD and Six60, with a festival in Mangawhai also holding a three-day celebration across the New Year period.
Following the border closures back in March 2020, New Zealand's prime minister, Jacinda Ardern, said the extreme measures had been taken "for the health of the country, and our people.”
(Pictured: Rhythm & Alps Festival - ingmar wein photography)
In the UK, the organisers of Glastonbury Festival have called for “direct financial support” from the government amid ongoing difficulties in obtaining live events cancellation insurance for this summer’s event.
Last summer, a documentary about the impact of coronavirus on electronic music was produced and released by Pioneer DJ.
LIGHTS STARS IN NETFLIX REMAKE OF "THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS"
The singer-songwriter plays a pop star in the new Netflix original movie, "The Magic School Bus Rides Again In the Zone."
In an effort to inspire copious amounts of nostalgia and entertain the younger generation is a new Netflix remake of the popular 90s show, The Magic School Bus.
Released just in time for the holidays, The Magic School Bus Rides Again in the Zone sees the class attend a New Year's Eve concert and learn about timezones. Providing her voiceover and musical talent to the educational program is none other than Lights, who naturally plays the role of the pop star who the class goes to see and later adventures with.
On Twitter, Lights shared a goofy and wholesome video of herself and her family watching one of her scenes from the film. While you'll have to stream the full movie to see her full involvement, the social media footage gives a brief glimpse of one of the musical numbers included.
The Magic School Bus Rides Again In the Zone was released on December 26th, 2020. Subscribers can watch the Netflix Original featuring Lights here.
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UKF DUBSTEP REVEALS MOST POPULAR SONG UPLOADS OF 2020
Tracks by Virtual Riot, Excision and Downlink, Kompany, Effin, and more made the cut.
Dubstep fans looking to bang their head into the new year just received a helping hand from one of the most popular YouTube channels in the dubstep scene, who has dropped their list of the top uploads of 2020.
Since its inception in 2009, UKF Dubstep has kept a pulse on the scene, shining a light on the most heavy-hitting and forward-thinking songs the genre has to offer. Their new list, which contains the 32 most viewed uploads in 2020 in bracket form, is a who's who of dubstep's finest. Included in the list are Excision and Downlink's "Resistance," Zeds Dead and REZZ's "Into the Abyss," Au5's "Alien Weapon," and Effin's "Cheese," among others.
And what would a dubstep list be without Virtual Riot? The bass music titan's track "Dream Logic" made the cut, of course. Check out UKF Dubstep's full list below.
The channel's parent brand, UKF, has long been championed as one of the most prolific tastemakers in bass music. To this day, their focus on pushing the envelope of the genre at large is unmatched.
UKF Dubstep also recently shared a "Best of Dubstep 2020 Mix," which you can listen to in full below.
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US CONGRESS SET TO PASS $15 BILLION SAVE OUR STAGES ACT FOR INDEPENDENT MUSIC VENUES
As of Sunday, Congress has thankfully reached a deal on a $900 billion stimulus bill that will provide urgent aid to those most affected by the pandemic. The hard-hit music industry has been included in the measure via a designated $15 billion package called the Save Our Stages Act. The bill is expected to officially pass in Congress early this week.
Through the provision, independent music venues and movie theaters—along with similar cultural institutions—will become eligible for grants through the Small Business Administration, with awards of up to $10 million earmarked for six months of payroll, rent and other necessary costs. Venues that have lost more than 90% of their annual revenue will be able to apply in the first two weeks before the process opens up to those who have lost at least 25%.
Since the bill was introduced in July by Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and John Cornyn (R-TX), it has garnered the bipartisan support of 57 co-sponsors in the Senate and over 200 in the House. Even more, Sunday's agreement exceeds the original $10 billion proposal, allowing even more small businesses to apply.
“Independent venues were some of the first establishments to close down and will likely be some of the last to open,” Klobuchar said in a statement. “This funding will get small entertainment venues the help they need to make ends meet and serve our communities for generations to come.”
According to the National Independent Venue Association, which formed in March and represents the interests of more than 3,000 entertainment venues and outlets across the country, 90% of "mom and pop" venues surveyed will close in the absence of federal aid.
“We’re thrilled that Congress has heard the call of shuttered independent venues across the country and provided us a crucial lifeline," NIPAS Board President Dayna Frank wrote in a statement Sunday. "We urge swift passage of this legislation, which will assist those in the greatest need and ensure the music lives on for generations to come.”
Source: Variety
Kygo's 30-day music production class
If you've ever wanted to learn how to produce dance music from one of the industry's biggest stars, now is your chance. A new Silicon Valley startup called Monthly has partnered with dance music superstar Kygo to offer an end-to-end music production course.
With the promise of producing three release-ready songs in 30 days, Kygo's course is extremely immersive and hands-on. According to Kygo's course page on Monthly's website, patrons are able to learn a slew of music production techniques from the tropical house pioneer. They will learn how he arranges his music, layers his sounds, how he produces and manipulates vocal chops, and the way he programs drums, basses and synths, among other components. Users will be guided through a step-by-step curriculum complete with video lessons, project files, and feedback sessions.
Kygo is one of six new celebrities to launch classes on Monthly, which has a similar business model to popular online education platform MasterClass. Grammy Award-winning OneRepublic frontman Ryan Tedder, Milk Bar founder and MasterChef judge Christina Tosi, award-winning YouTuber and former NASA engineer Mark Rober, prominent LA choreographer Kyle Hanagami, and fabled sneaker designer The Shoe Surgeon have also joined the platform.
PROPOSED LAW COULD MAKE STREAMING COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL ON TWITCH WITHOUT PERMISSION A FELONY
Senator Thom Tillis is sponsoring the effort to make copyright infringement a felony offense for streamers.
In the latest omnibus spending bill making its way through Congress, a provision has been added that would effectively render the streaming of copyrighted music without permission a felony offense.
The provision has been added to the bill by Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina. If passed, the provision would likely land streaming platforms—including Twitch—in more hot water, as the video giant has continued to butt heads with major labels and copyright representatives for much of 2020. This fall, Twitch introduced what they claimed was a fully licensed product called "Soundtrack by Twitch," which purportedly allowed streamers to play music without fear of being issued a DMCA takedown. However, the Recording Academy and the RIAA, among other organizations, rebutted and suggested that the licensing behind the product was not sufficient.
Senator Tillis' provision, if passed, means creators charged with this crime could face jail time. Tillis is the chairman of the Intellectual Property Subcommittee, and according to The American Prospect, his recent re-election campaign was funded by major copyright stakeholders, including major labels. Also included in the bill is the controversial CASE Act, which would create a small claims court within the US Copyright Office to handle copyright disputes. Critics say the bill would give major companies the wherewithal to seek damages from ordinary Internet users.
Mike Lemon, Senior Director of the Internet Association, condemned the idea of including such aggressive provisions in a must-pass spending bill. The association represents a number of big tech players, including Twitch's parent company, Amazon. "Copyright and trademark reform are important policy issues that warrant fulsome, measured debate," Lemon stated. "Jamming such significant measures into a government funding bill is bad policymaking."
ELON MUSK TEASES VEGAS LOOP WITH "TUNNEL RAVE" SET TO THE SOUNDS OF AVICII
A video posted by The Boring Company shares footage of the Vegas Loop set to "Levels" by Avicii.
As you may know, Elon Musk and his team of engineers at The Boring Company are building underground transportation tunnels in an effort to help speed up local and national travel. While this may lead to a faster way for dance music fans to get to shows across the country, it's what the company recently shared on their Twitter page that should really excite them.
Described as a "tunnel rave," the new video posted by The Boring Company shows off the interior of the tunnel with pulsating, rainbow lights overhead. As heard in the clip, the "rave" is soundtracked by Avicii's iconic dance anthem "Levels." This seems appropriate for the Tesla CEO after he released a dance track of his own back in February 2020. This news is also similar to the Tesla factory rendering he shared back in July, which he revealed may feature "an indoor/outdoor rave space on the roof."
You can check out The Boring Company's tweet below.
RMA Digs Deep Into The Production Process With How To’s And Tips For Up And Coming Producers
RMA’s music career began at the age of 16 and since then he has developed an arsenal of knowledge and experience in making outstanding tunes. Having achieved countless top-charting tunes on Apple Music and Beatport, releases on leading labels such as 2Dutch, Axtone and Noface and a massive tune with the legend Fatman Scoop, we caught up with RMA for some of his top tips for budding producers.
How did you first get into producing music?
I started my DJ’ing and producing career at the age of 16, spinning records at home. Then I started off by playing a set at a friend ́s house party in front of his high-school class and other peers. From that moment on, after seeing the reaction of people to these incredible dance tunes I was playing, I knew that my real passion is to produce music.
What were the mistakes you made in the beginning that you would advise against?
I tried so hard to sound like the music I was DJing, trying to imitate other artists, musicians and DJs. Don’t do that, you end up comparing yourself constantly and it makes it tougher.
What would you say are the 3 things a budding producer needs to get started?
Passion, Patience and Ambition
Do you think having knowledge of music theory or playing an instrument is essential?
I don’t think it’s essential, but it is absolutely essential to have passion for music.
How long should you be practising making music before sending a track out to a label?
As long as you feel ready and you think your music is good enough, you can send a track out to labels at any time.
Are plugins necessary for beginners? if so, which ones would you recommend?
Beginners should check out the most common plugins and play around with them for a while and then decide which plugins fits better with your style of music.
Do you have a special formula for creating the structure of a song?
I always try to keep my RMA style!
What tips do you have for writer’s block?
Take 1 day off and relax. After this just try to be really conscious and try to find some new inspiration everywhere you look!
What things should a producer avoid doing?
A producer should avoid trying to copy other artists and music styles. Just try to make your own style, you’ll have much more fun doing it that way!
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RENOWNED ELECTRONIC MUSIC PRODUCER I_O HAS DIED
Pitch the Tempo expresses sincere condolences to the family, fans, friends, and loved ones of i_o.
Renowned electronic music producer i_o has tragically died at the age of 30.
According to an announcement shared on his Instagram account, i_o passed away yesterday, November 23rd, 2020. "This extremely talented spirit taught us that even if nothing matters, you can still lead with love," the post reads. "Garrett's truth and soul lives on through the music he shared."
View the full announcement below.
At the time of this article's publishing, i_o's cause of death has not yet been publicly revealed.
The techno and deep house producer recently celebrated his signing to Armada Music, one of the most prestigious dance music record labels in the industry, as well as the launch of his own Label 444 imprint. He has also dropped many songs on deadmau5's mau5trap in addition to releasing music on Above & Beyond's venerated Anjunabeats banner.