In an unprecedented move the the Federal Government has released a 2 Trillion Dollar Federal Relief Bill. The bill specifically targets independent contractors like DJ’s, photographers and Uber drivers. People who typically can’t receive unemployment help.

The Federal Government is allowing independent contractors to file a self certification that will allow them to collect up to 600 per week for 39 weeks. In order to apply you need to visit your own states unemployment office website. Expect delay’s as states have to update their existing websites in order to process the new applications. Some of the key items you will need before applying are listed below.

– Social Security number
– Home address and mailing address (if different)
– Telephone number
– Email address
– Your bank name, address, account number and routing number for direct deposit

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Coachella was slated to take place on April 10, which is a distant memory now. But, can you get a feel from the desert action or at least memories of it in the first trailer to drop from the upcoming Coachella documentary.

Titled Coachella: 20 Years in the Desert, the trailer takes a trip down memory lane with footage from past festivals, pop culture moments involving the fest and artist interviews, including Ice Cube, Perry Farrell and Billie Eilish among many more.

Performances include many of the festival’s headliners and iconic moments that made Coachella the biggest music festival in North America.

Coachella: 20 Years in the Desert will be available to stream on April 10th at 12:00 pm PST on YouTube.

posted by David Miller (via Spin)

Offset is one of the many celebrities involved in Quibi, a new short-form streaming service launching on April 6. The Migos rapper is hosting a car series called SKRRT With Offset, which dropped its first trailer on Monday (March 30).

The preview highlights some of the show’s guests, which include his wife Cardi B and fellow Migos member Quavo. Chance The Rapper, T-Pain and Dapper Dan are among the other notable celebs in the trailer.

“Quibi will give me a chance to connect with my fans in yet another way,” Offset said in a press release. “They don’t know how much I know about cars for real. This platform will let them see there is more to me than just buying cars.”

posted by David Miller (via Quibi)

Times are strange, as everyone worldwide is currently experiencing, but there are snippets of good news and tidings to get us through this.

Once such example is everyone’s favourite dance music download store Beatport, who have just announced a raft of live-streams taking place over a 24-hour period on Friday (March 27). The “global dance party” is set to feature a raft of names, including Carl Cox, Bonobo, Nina Kraviz, Griz, Rüfüs Du Sol, A-Trak, Nicole Moudaber, Chris Liebing and Nora En Pure.

Speaking of the announcement, Beatport CEO Robb McDaniels said:

“Over the past few weeks, we have seen so much of humanity come together as one to battle the escalation of the COVID-19 virus in an effort to protect the most vulnerable. With so many of us sheltered in our homes, wanting to stay connected to the people and music that plays such a positive role in our lives, Beatport and the passionate DJ community we work with on a daily basis feel compelled to deliver a unique music experience directly into homes across the world.”
As countries across the world go into increasing levels of lockdown, it’s some small light on the horizon that we can still enjoy the music that unites us all. There’s an added bonus too, as anyone tuning into the stream on Twitch will be able to donate to the World Health Fund’s COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund and the COVID-19 Hardship Fund benefitting members of the Association for Electronic Music (AFEM.) There’ll also be random giveaways during the stream, along with plenty of chances for listener interaction.

Full-lineup as below, and link to watch on March 27 HERE.
A-Trak
Anna
Agoria
Axel Boman
Blond:ish
Bonobo
Carl Cox
Chris Liebing
Destructo
Duke Dumont
Eats Everything
Griz
La Fleur
Nastia
Nicole Moudaber
Nina Kraviz
Nora En Pure
Rüfüs Dü Sol (DJ Set)
Sebastien Leger
Themba
Todd Terry
Tokimonsta
Umek
Wax Motif

posted by David Miller (via weraveyou)

The recent outbreak of the novel COVID-19 virus has a huge impact on the electronic music dance scene. Hundreds of shows around the world are getting cancelled and postponed, but this is not the only thing.

Amazon, one of the biggest online shopping platforms out there is also taking special measures during these hectic times, they will be disabling shipment creation for non-essential product orders.

The vendors that will be affected by this may vary, but one of the things included is CDs and vinyls. The postponement of these particular orders is set to last at least until 5th of April, but with the crisis situation still getting worse, it might extend if necessary.

The limitations that Amazon has applied will allow them to focus on household staples, medical supplies and other high demand products that people might need to get through the quarantine time. The company will be halting any orders of CD, vinyl and merchandise products from its warehouses for the time being. In a letter sent by Amazon to customers regarding the changes that they were forced to make they say:

“We are seeing increased online shopping, and, as a result, some products such as household staples and medical supplies are out of stock. With this in mind, we are temporarily prioritizing household staples, medical supplies, and other high-demand products coming into our fulfillment centers so that we can more quickly receive, restock, and deliver these products to customers.”
When a giant company like Amazon does something like this, we can be sure that the whole vinyl and CD industry will be affected. At the beginning of the year the RIAA was projecting vinyl of having a fantastic growth in the upcoming months. The retail dollar value of vinyl shipments in the United States last year grew by 18.7%, or $78.4m to $497.6m, but with the possible crisis that might happen due to coronavirus, nothing is set in stone anymore.

posted by David Miller

To debut my fifth ScrubBoard prototype, I’m doing my take on DJ Jazzy Jeff’s “Peter Piper” routine. The Scrubboard is a completely handmade tape-scratching device that uses two-inch wide open reel audio tape. It has a dry-erase markable surface on the tape loop so users can mark up their samples. It also features a foot-controlled transport motor, and can record live audio to the tape loop and then scratch it in real time!

posted by David Miller

Following suggestions by DJs from all corners of the Earth, Serato is thrilled to announce the new Sticker Lock record.

Clear as crystal; this transparent wax comes with marker stickers in the colors of the rainbow, ready for you to make your mark on the Serato NoiseMap.

posted by David Miller

If you’re a musician (or fan) whose concerts got scrapped over coronavirus concerns, you’ll at least have more tools to produce music when you’re at home. To start, Moog has made its Minimoog Model D iOS synth app available for free. It wasn’t hugely expensive to start, but this could make it easy to recreate the first portable synth and slip some Kraftwerk- or Dr. Dre-inspired sounds into your latest track. Moog didn’t say how long the price change would last, but you might want to act quickly.

Not to be left out, Korg is doing the same for its Kaossilator apps, which normally cost close to $20. Android artists can grab the software for no charge until March 20th, 2020, while the iOS crowd has until March 31st to get iKaossilator. Either app makes the most sense if you’re more into looping audio and variety than strict technical realism, but that may be all you need to add some spice to a future hit.

posted by David Miller (via engadget)

Being one of the most talented artists in the industry, Grammy award-winning artist Diplo aims to satisfy his global fan base through his dynamic sound which ranges from big-room, trap, moombahton and even some solid tech house to pump up those parties around the world.

Recognized as the co-creator of music group Major Lazer and one half of Jack Ü with Skrillex, Diplo has proven that he really can do anything he puts his heart and soul towards. With a clear passion for music no matter what the circumstances are amid recent cancellations due to COVID-19, Diplo has just announced he will be playing nightly live streams to connect with his fans on a whole new level. Quarantine has just gotten a whole lot more enjoyable for listeners globally.

Posted by David Miller

The story of 3 friends who inspired each other and the world. Beastie Boys Story coming April 24 to Apple TV+ and in select IMAX theaters on April 2.

Mike Diamond and Adam Horovitz tell you an intimate, personal story of their band and 40 years of friendship in this live documentary experience directed by their longtime friend and collaborator and former hall monitor, Spike Jonze.

posted by David Miller

In this 30+ minute interview, iconic DJ/Producer/Artist Paul Oakenfold takes us on a 4-decade journey through the generations of dance music and clubbing culture – from his own, unique perspective.

posted by David Miller

The visual for Eminem’s Juice Wrld-assisted single “Godzilla” is here.

For his latest video, Shady teams up with popular director Cole Bennett. They take things to the next level with a wacky video that sees Em playing multiple characters and in several zany situations.

posted by David Miller