Events | Billboard Hot 100 Festival Caps Off Fire Line Up With Marshmello, Cash Cash, and More

Posted by on July 11, 2017

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Billboard’s Hot 100 Music Festival is returning this summer to Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater, in New York. The NY-based festival, set for August 19-20, is complete with an epic lineup featuring artists across multiple genres. However, the festival’s roster of electronic acts truly stands out with headliners Major Lazer and Zedd in addition to the recently added Marshmello. With over 50 acts including 3LAU, Justin Caruso,  Cash Cash, and more performing across 4 different stages, this festival is absolutely going to be one of the most anticipated weekends of the summer.

Make sure to check out the full lineup and to snag your tickets here.

Pop, RnB | Listen To Aluna George’s Massive “Not Above Love” Single

Posted by on September 17, 2016

Aluna George. What can you say that hasn’t already been said about the dynamic duo. It’s already been dubbed as Annie Mac’s “Hottest Record In The World” on BBC Radio 1. Well deserved at that, as “Not Above Love” is a song that lands squarely on the listeners ears. Thanks to Yogi, Rock Mafia, and Reid’s production genius “Not Above Love” is arguably the strongest record on Aluna’s “I Remember” released on the 16th of this month. Sultry and infectious, we expect “Not Above Love” to climb the Billboard charts very soon. Support Aluna’s brand new album below.

PURCHASE: Aluna George – I Remember (iTunes)

Featured | Watch Billboard’s Fascinating Video Series, The Real Ibiza

Posted by on August 3, 2016

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One of the prime destinations for all things dance music, the beautiful island of Ibiza has dazzled and captivated tourists, DJs, and residents for decades. Growing into something much bigger than itself, Ibiza has become a gateway for round-the-clock clubbing and incomparable music experiences.  The destination has attracted everyone from college kids to celebrities, and continues to offer an experience so unique that it simply could never be matched by another location.

As the island struggles with its increasingly stricter laws and scandals, there’s no questioning that its heavy impact on the dance music world will remain.  Billboard Dance sat down with people who have lived to see Ibiza become what it is today, sharing their thoughts and stories on Billboard’s first original video series, “The Real Ibiza.”  Watch above!

 

 

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Chill | Richard Vission & Bad Boy Bill New Single Gets “Everybody Jumpin'”

Posted by on July 29, 2016

“Everybody Jumpin'” by Richard Vission and Bad Boy Bill have alot that can be dissected within. Several old and new house trends appear in this track – this and much more is really what gives the single it’s kick. Premiered by Billboard, these two deliver a sound that matches their personality, down to earth but still know how to get creative and have a good time.

According to the article, the 2 are very particular when it comes to sound and are all about sharing the older days of dance music with their fans. Richard Vission & Bad Boy’s style is advance, but “Everybody Jumpin'” hits the sweet spot where so many people types can identify with the sound.

Events | Billboard Hot 100 Festival Begins Tomorrow + New Lineup Additions

Posted by on August 21, 2015

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If you haven’t already heard, Billboard’s inaugural Hot 100 Festival begins its weekend festivities tomorrow at New York’s Jones Beach Theater! Any music lover can be certain that there will be something to write home about as the lineup holds a plethora of artists across just about every major genre, and the festival has even built even more anticipation with its late adds. These artists include singer Tori Kelly, rapper Trinidad James and producer/DJ Sicarii, who we’ve supported right here on FNT. Festival season will be coming to a close before you know it, so don’t sleep on this one! Tickets are still available on Ticketmaster.

News | Nicky Romero, Pretty Lights, Oliver Heldens, and More Added to EDMbiz 2015 Schedule

Posted by on June 10, 2015

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Just a few days after unveiling the initial programming for the 4th annual EDMbiz Conference & Expo, the Insomniac-hosted conference has finalized the full agenda and list of speakers slated to make the trek to the Cosmopolitan Hotel in Las Vegas on June 16th – 18th. In what promises to be their biggest and best conference yet, EDMbiz 2015 will welcome three new additions to the Fourth Annual Artist Panel, including Nicky Romero, Pretty Lights, and Oliver Heldens. In addition to a coveted spot on the artist panel, Heldens and his team will also be holding their own panel, Team Oliver Heldens, to discuss the Dutch youngster’s meteoric rise to superstardom. EDMbiz 2015 will also host a number of brand new panels including Boombox: A&R and How to Get Signed, Drugs in Dance Music: It’s Time to Talk, and What Is a DJ In 2015, amongst more additions. With such a widespread range of panel topics, this year’s conference will touch upon some of the most pressing issues in dance music. Badges to EDMbiz 2015 are still available, and you can register for yours here.

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FYI | Why Krewella’s Billboard Op-Ed Missed The Mark

Posted by on December 8, 2014

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Every blog is talking about it. Earlier today, Jahan of Krewella released an exclusive Op-Ed via Billboard (with an insanely manipulative click-bait title) that addressed the recent lawsuit and breakup of EDM’s crossover supergroup. There real story here isn’t even the personally penned piece. It’s how Jake Udell continues to gain this kind of traction online for his clients, but I digress.

In the beginning of the Op-Ed, Jahan describes Krewella as “the most hated group in the electronic dance music scene” which isn’t far from the truth at the moment. It’s a shame considering their meteoric rise. However, it’s a lesson everyone should understand: perception is reality in the dance space. While the jury is still out on whether the sisters are responsible for pushing Kris out or not (we’re not making any claims either way) they have an image problem and it seems evident Krewella knows this. That’s why they posted this carefully calculated (tone-def) op-ed on Billboard today to quell some of the backlash.

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