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CHVRCHES Increase Security After Death Threats Over Chris Brown, Marshmello Callout

CHVRCHES have reportedly been forced to ramp up security following death threats from outraged Chris Brown fans. There’s now police at their shows and advance security when they step outside. The hip hop/pop singer’s following went absolutely berserk after the band spoke out against Marshmello‘s decision to collaborate with him and Tyga. Internet banter shifted into DM’d insults, and shifted into serious threats of rape and harm, aimed right at lead singer Lauren Mayberry. The entire situation has been a circus act ever since, but there’s a very real conversation to be had — whether or not music should hold individuals to a...

Spotify Breaks Huge New Milestone for Number of Paid Subscribers

Spotify announced in its latest earnings report, for the first quarter of the year, that the streaming service now officially has 100 million paid subscribers worldwide. This is up 32% from year-on-year, with total monthly active users now numbering 217 million. However, differing from Apple Music, many of these subscribers are the result of promotions from Spotify, sometimes offering a premium subscription for as little as $1/month. Other promotions with Google Home Mini and Hulu bolstered their numbers, as well. You can find current deals and offers from Spotify here.

Your EDM Premiere: Random Movement Remixes Composure's Hit 'Listen' [Divination Recordings]

Divination has been coming out strong for the U.S. talent this year, with all original tracks by some of the great undiscovered DnB producers in this great land. One of the highlights of the Divination catalog thus far has been the track “Listen” by Composure, a relative newcomer. Now Divination are announcing the remix of this upstart track by East Coast liquid veteran, Random Movement. The original “Listen” was a surprisingly complex track with a smoothed out feel and lots of sinewave manipulation when it came to the synths. It showed that though new to the scene, Composure has...

This Guy Danced His Way Into Kanye’s Sunday Service Performance At Coachella

Kanye West‘s epic Sunday Service performance was open to all of Coachella — but if you wanted a prime view from the holy side of the mountain, you either had to be a Kardashian, with the band, in the dancing choir — or this guy. An Australian musician by the name of Grey Ghost snuck into the elite VIP section of Sunday Service like a breeze. After lining up around 5:30 am and buying himself the proper head-to-toe church attire, he realized Kanye’s entire camp was dressed in similar clothes. Light bulb! He enjoyed most of the show with...

Diplo & Flume Played A Secret “Secular Sabbath” Set At Coachella

Everyone has been talking about Kanye West‘s massive Sunday Service performance ever since it went down at Coachella weekend two. But, a weekend before — Diplo, Flume and more provided the soundtrack for an offsite wellness retreat of their own dubbed the “Secular Sabbath.” It was much, much more low key than Sunday Service — all about calmness and creativity through the power of music. According to Rolling Stone, the two-day event was an oasis in Palm Springs, far enough away from the crowds and the hype of the music festival to debrief. “Secular Sabbath was special,” Diplo revealed to the publication,...

It’s Official, Holy Ship! Is No Longer On A Ship

Earlier this month, Your EDM reported on the word of a trusted source that Holy Ship! would not be returning in 2020. Our source’s information was compounded by a tweet from Gary Richards’ new venture Friendship, saying, “FriendShip is the only Ship #2020.” As it turns out, our source was correct… but only about half way. Holy Ship! will not sail in 2020, but it will host a destination festival for the first time. Rather than sailing on a Caribbean ship, attendees will be staying four days and nights at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic...

What So Not Suffers Concussion On Stage, But Still Plays His Entire Set

What So Not took the stage at Ubbi Dubbi fest over the weekend and not even a concussion could stand in his way… literally. Unfortunately, the producer smacked his head on a “low hanging LED wall” while climbing up onto the stage. He didn’t realize how serious it was until he couldn’t figure out how to select what to play. Major red flag. As he reveals social media: “We worked out pretty quick I’d concussed myself, but decided id deal with it after the set. It was a bazaar experience. Despite jumping around & smiling through it, I almost...

Win Tickets And The Chance To Meet Dirtybird Producer/DJ Omnom At Lightning In An Bottle

With a new date and new venue, change is in the air for the fondly called “mini burning man” festival known as Lightning in a Bottle. The independent music and art festival presented by The Do LaB is returning next week with a new date and a new location. The 5-day camping festival, taking place May 8th – May 13th has left the San Antonio Recreation Area in Bradley and will instead bring the party to Bakersfield, California at the Buena Vista Aquatic Recreational Area. And Your EDM is giving you the chance to win a pair of 4-Day Festival Passes...

Moonrise Festival Unleashes Massive Lineup for 2019 with Illenium, Excision & More

Moonrise Festival is back in 2019 and it’s bringing one of the most densely packed lineups we’ve seen on any EDM event this year. Spanning two days, Moonrise will bring nearly 70 artists to the enormous Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, MD on August 10-11. The lineup this year is truly spectacular, and really doesn’t give any attendee a moment to catch their breath between stages. On the Stellar Stage, you’ll be able to catch the likes of Illenium, KSHMR, NGHTMRE + SLANDER, as well as R3HAB, Tiesto, Party Favor, Whipped Cream and more. Over on the Lunar Stage,...

Hakkasan Adds New Record Breaking Light Installation To Its Flagship Club

Nightclubs and venues are always looking for new ways to improve the nightlife and concert going experience, whether that’s better sound, a renovated dance floor, or what have you. For Hakkasan, the #39 club in the world, that meant introducing a completely new ceiling ornament that would absolutely transform the visual experience in the club. Debuting during EDC Week this year, Hakkasan will unveil the exclusive Hakkasan Grid. The Hakkasan Grid is the largest permanent kinetic light installation in the US, made of 57 4-foot seamless and sculptural triangles that combine to form a 30-foot showpiece. Connected 169 high-precision winches, the centerpiece...