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Soundscape VR was born from a unique vision as grassroots as can be. On a warm spring weekend back in 2017, thousands gathered at Lakes of Fire (a regional burner event) for a party showcasing local art and music. It was here that Soundscape VR was created as a gift for attendees, kicking off a chain reaction where SVR grew with enthusiasm by word of mouth, quickly evolving as the most advanced and immersive virtual music experience in the world.  Making appearances at festivals and events wherever people gathered to celebrate the incredible power of music and visual arts, Soundscape’s reputation grew by making history again and again with their continual debut of previously unimagined musical technologies.  The software was made available free to use at home so that all music enthusiasts from around the globe could create, dance, explore, play, and enjoy music together in a virtual space; enabling anyone to have a mind-bending audiovisual experience from the comfort and convenience of their own home.

Originally meeting as students at Brown University, Tucker and Sophie didn’t cross paths until their senior year. Sophie had just returned from living abroad in Rio and was performing her original bossa-nova inspired songs in a jazz trio. Tucker, who had taken up DJing after being forced out of D1 basketball due to illness, convinced Sophie to take a leap of faith and move to New York with him to form a band instead of moving back to Rio after graduation.  They are best friends and collaborators who share a home in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

TickPick and Brighton Park Capital also announced today that Symphony Ventures, Rory McIlroy’s investment partnership, has joined as a strategic investor. This partnership aims to help TickPick expand its platform to reach new audiences. Symphony’s participation underscores robust confidence in TickPick's market position and growth potential, a testament to the strong brand appeal and loyal customer base that TickPick has built over the last 13 years. Symphony’s support will enable TickPick to further enhance its offerings, positioning the company to capitalize on expansion opportunities within the live events industry.

Co-founded by music executives and branding experts Matt Ferrigno and Diana Dotel, MTW’s deep experience allows them to spot trends and create cultural moments for brands and artists. Most recently, MTW spearheaded a major partnership between Camila Cabello and Bacardí - marking the biggest global talent deal to date for the brand. This month, Camila was announced as the new face of the rum empire, in tandem with the launch of her global TV commercial for the brand. MTW also worked closely with Nicki Minaj to create her own press-on nail brand - Pink Friday Nails - after her legendary first studio album. Launched in March, the nail line was inspired by the iconic rapper’s well-known, colorful nail designs and allows fans to customize the length, shape and design of the products. And as part of Minaj’s upcoming headline tour, there will also be a “Pink Friday Nails” press-on station, where attendees can get their nails glammed like her before each show.

Mayan Warrior is the result of a collaborative project that has united artists, craftsmen, photographers, designers, technologists, architects and musicians from Mexico City and Northern California. The project’s original intent was to present to the world the incredible ascent of contemporary Mexican electronic music while paying respect to the deep and ancient sources from which that visual and auditory culture had grown. Both light and sound are curated by some of the world’s most prominent artists to transport participants to the very origins of the culture – and to a new understanding of contemporary electronic expression.

Only the best things get better with age—wine, whisky, cheddar, beef, 401ks, and the list goes on.Yung Gravy gets better with age too. For all of the swagger and style he exhibited upon his arrival, he somehow got even smoother since introducing himself back in 2016. The jewelry is more expensive, the outfits are more ostentatious, the hair is longer, and the flows are harder. Of course, the multiplatinum Minnesota-born MC is still the kind of guy you keep away from your mom(if you don’t want a new stepdad). 2018’s Snow Cougar EP blessed the world with the RIAA certified platinum singles“Mr. Clean”and“1 Thot 2 Thot Red Thot Blue Thot.”His 2019 full-length debut,Sensational, yielded the gold-certified “Magic” and gold-certified “Whip A Tesla” with best friend and longtime cohort bbno$(pronounced “baby no money”). Alongside bbno$, he dropped the Baby Gravy EP and its follow-up Baby Gravy 2 EP. Meanwhile, Gasanova put the pedal to the metal with gold-certified “oops!!!.”He joined forces with Dillon Francis for the Cake & Cognac EP and a blockbuster co-headline tour.

As an inimitable vocalist, clever lyricist, deft producer, and inventive creator, Tones And I stretches the scope of pop music with unpredictable and undeniable anthems of her own design. Since her humble beginning as a busker from the Mornington Peninsula, Australia, she has gone on to smashed records, garnered multiple awards, sell out tours, surpassed 10 billion streams and reached multi-platinum heights around the world. Her breakout “Dance Monkey” was global success of epic proportion, standing as the most streamed song of all time by a female and 3rd most streamed overall on Spotify to this day, with over 3 BILLION plays on the single streaming platform alone.  Her 2019 EP, The Kids Are Coming, crashed the Top 30 of the Billboard 200 and is certified Gold. Meanwhile, Tones And I’s full-length debut, Welcome To The Madhouse, toppled the Australian Albums Chart at #1 in 2021. Among five career ARIA Awards, “Cloudy Day” closed out 2022 as ARIA’s “Song of the Year.” Beyond selling out shows on multiple continents, she has delivered stunning performances on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, TODAY, Jimmy Kimmel LIVE!, Good Morning America, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, and many more. Along the way, she has also collaborated with Macklemore, blackbear, Jonas Blue, Sam Feldt and BIA, in addition to contributing music to NETFLIX’s True Spirit and the blockbuster sequel Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. Taking the helm, she personally shapes her vision by not only writing and performing, but also producing and directing visuals. Tones And I is a creative force and never stops pushing forward.

This will be the first time a multi-day music experience will be produced at Palm Springs Surf Club, taking over the entire venue for both weekends of Coachella, introducing the newest property in the Goldenvoice event portfolio.  It's going to be the most upscale ticket of the Coachella weekend - with Goldenvoice Surf Club programming across the entire 21 acre estate in Palm Springs. The property boasts a state-of-the art 68,000 square foot wave-pool for surfing; 2,000 sq ft swimming pool; luxury daybeds and cabanas; water park; lazy river, with wellness amenities and five top tier eateries spread throughout the venue. 

Co-headlining the event is Thee Sacred Souls, hailing from San Diego, a group still riding the coattails from their breakout success in 2022 known for their sound blending '60s soul and '70s R&B. Trampled by Turtles, the beloved band known for their mix of bluegrass, folk, and rock, returning to San Diego after a 40,000 sold-out show with Zach Bryan last winter. The lineup also features The Dip, a funk and R&B band with a three-part horn section preparing for the release of their Love Direction album; and Creature Canyon, a local San Diego indie/alternative rock band with a flair of modern psychedelic influences.

Brunch Electronik, the globally renowned music project originating from Spain. Brunch will be coming to Los Angeles on 7/6 at Exposition Park for their US debut with LA-based underground event collectives Minimal Effort and SBCLTR. Brunch Electronik’s signature daytime experience was designed as an approachable answer to dark all-night nightclubs. In addition to top tier DJ bookings - Brunch historically channels the cultural melting-pots of its host cities’ with robust food and beverage programming, art installations, lounges et al

Lake Street Dive is out with a new album called “Good Together”. The band arrives with a renewed sense of purpose, aiming to highlight our shared humanity against the social divisions pulling us apart. The ethos of Good Together can be described as “joyful rebellion,” just as energetic and danceable as it is defiantly principled.

Blue Note Director of Programming, Talent Buyer / The Soul Rebels, Manager

Artist management company Vector Management has merged with Canadian independent record label and artist management company, Black Box Music. Black Box Music was founded in 2004 by Murray and Ian Stanger. It expanded from being an independent record label to a multi-genre music company with artist management and publishing services.

Experienced Global Brand Director with a demonstrated history of working in the spirits and luxury beauty industry in both global and local roles. Skilled in Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Advertising, Trade and Customer Marketing, Commercial, Luxury Goods, Spirits, FMCG and Beauty Industry.

Stagecoach has also continued to help lead the charge when it comes to diversifying the genre itself. The festival has remained true to its roots with a consistent Americana country nod, while also embracing the “Country Curious” and innovative new artists with examples such as Diplo, Lil Nas X, Post Malone and many others.  Again, while the festival still attracts traditional country fans with top headliners this year like Willie Nelson, Luke Grimes, Miranda Lambert, Morgan Wallen and others, the festival’s leadership team has also been equally intentional about curating increasingly diverse, non-traditional programming for “country curious” fans making it that much more of a unique experience with artists like Wiz Khalifa, Beach Boys, Leon Bridges, Nickelback, Diplo + Crew and others playing at Stagecoach this year.

The group's parent company is Primary Wave, and Sun Label Group is a dynamic and innovative music company that stands as a testament to the enduring power of music, bringing together the historic legacies (and wide-ranging genres and artists) of Sun Records, Gaither Music, Green Hill Music, and emeraldwave by Green Hill.

Anti Social Camp, the world’s largest songwriting camp, is excited to announce the arrival of Anti Social Camp, Vol. 1. This is the first official compilation album of songs created at Anti Social Camp, set to be fully released on March 20, 2024 via Amuse. The tracklist will roll out gradually over the course of this month, with the first drop going live today. This initial wave of music consists of four previously-unreleased new tracks created at Anti Social Camp 2023. TT The Artist, BRUX, and Stalking Gia kick off the album with an electro-hip hop banger; indie artist Calica moves things along with an infectious guitar shoegazer; singer-songwriter AJ Smith goes big with an arena-sized pop anthem, and Caroline Bryne closes it out with her alternative dance textures. Altogether these artists paint a diverse spectrum of sounds, styles, and genres explored at Anti Social Camp.

The lack of transparency, ridiculous prices, and high fees are outrageous. No one wants to feel ripped off for something they love. Today's model has become all about inflating the market to the highest price possible and to charge fees as much as 45%. Toss another $18.00 for shipping. DAMN. That hurts. Then you receive the tickets from who? IDK. Some random broker or scalper?

With the start of each new year comes a fresh chance to shine a light on important issues and that is exactly what rock veterans Papa Roach are doing. I’d love to set up an interview with the band to chat about their “Leave A Light On (Talk Away The Dark)” campaign in support of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. The band launched the campaign late last year while on tour with Shinedown, when they pledged a portion of ticket sales from each show directly to the AFSP. These donations were made in support of their "Talk Away The Dark" initiative, which teaches people how to look for the warning signs for suicide and how to have a conversation that could save a life. Papa Roach concluded the tour with the release of “Leave A Light On (Talk Away the Dark)” - including a moving live video comprised of clips from throughout the tour - and a staggering $155k donation to the AFSP.

The newly launched music community platform We Are Giant today announced the addition of live music and entertainment executive David Rappaport to its board of directors. The Chief Operating Officer of Global Touring at AEG Presents will serve as a strategic advisor to We Are Giant Founding CEO Andy Apple and his executive leadership team, lending his expertise on event execution, artist relations, fan amplification, and more. Rappaport is a venerated industry professional that brings a deep tenure of experience across live entertainment and artist relations. Before joining AEG Presents, Rappaport also served as Head of Artist Relations (Americas) at YouTube Music / Google, where he spearheaded new education and strategy initiatives geared towards artists, management companies, and agencies.