Bandcamp Bans “Heavy Use of Generative AI” in Uploads, Pledges to Keep the Platform Human

Bandcamp Bans “Heavy Use of Generative AI” in Uploads, Pledges to Keep the Platform Human

Bandcamp has introduced one of the strictest AI music policies in the industry, banning music and audio that are generated “wholly or in substantial part” by generative AI tools. The move positions the platform as a vocal defender of human-made music at a time when AI content is flooding streaming and download services. The company says it wants fans to be confident that what they discover on Bandcamp is created by real artists, not algorithms. In a blog post titled […]

January 15, 2026 5

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Dom Dolla Secures Friday Night Residency at Hï Ibiza for 2026: A Career Milestone

Dom Dolla has secured a coveted Friday night residency at Hï Ibiza for summer 2026, running 13 consecutive weeks from June 5 through August 28. The upgrade from his 2025 Wednesday slots signals the Australian tech-house producer's continued ascent in the global clubbing hierarchy. The Friday positioning places Dom Dolla among Ibiza's most prominent resident DJs, sharing the weekly night with some of dance music's biggest names. Dom Dolla's 2026 Hï Ibiza residency represents a significant step forward in a […]

January 14, 2026 5

Miami

Ultra Miami 2026 Reveals Phase 1 Lineup: House, Techno and Mainstream Stars Converge

Ultra Music Festival has officially unveiled Phase 1 of its 2026 lineup, and the roster signals a strong balance between underground house and techno talent, mainstream pop-crossover acts and drum and bass headliners. The festival returns to Miami's iconic Bayfront Park for three days March 27-29. Over 100 artists are confirmed across the opening phase, with more acts to be announced in Phase 2 and Phase 3 leading up to the event. Ultra's Phase 1 announcement reads like a masterclass […]

January 12, 2026 3

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My Hollywood Pride VIP Kickoff

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Splice Integration and Stem Separation Arrive in Ableton Live 12.3 Beta

Ableton has rolled out the public beta of Live 12.3, and the update is already making noise across the producer community thanks to built-in stem separation and deep Splice integration directly inside the DAW. The new features aim to cut out third-party workarounds, speeding up remixing, sample digging and day-to-day production workflows for EDM creators and live performers. Live 12.3’s most talked-about addition is native stem separation. Instead of sending tracks to external services or standalone apps, producers can now […]

January 9, 2026 5

Miami

Happy Birthday, Deadmau5: How Joel Zimmerman Shaped EDM and the DAW Debate

January 5 marks the birthday of Canadian producer and DJ Deadmau5, born Joel Thomas Zimmerman in 1981, whose progressive and electro house innovations—and outspoken studio habits—have influenced a generation of electronic artists. From “Strobe” to stadium-sized mau5head shows and heated DAW opinions, his impact reaches far beyond his own catalog into how producers think about sound design, live sets and the tools they choose. Deadmau5, born Joel Thomas Zimmerman on January 5, 1981, in Niagara Falls, Ontario, turns 45 this […]

January 5, 2026 3

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How Miami’s Mocktail Fest Became the Ultimate Celebration of Zero-Proof Living

Miami has always been known for its vibrant nightlife, but this year, the city is rewriting the script on what it means to celebrate. The Mocktail Fest Miami is more than just an event—it's a movement that reflects a massive cultural shift happening right now in the beverage industry and across American society at large. Every January, Miami Beach transforms into a destination for those seeking sophisticated, hangover-free celebrations. But the story of how Mocktail Fest Miami came to be […]

January 2, 2026 5

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FL Studio Web: The First Major DAW in Your Browser

FL Studio has made music production history with the launch of FL Studio Web, a browser-based version of its flagship DAW that lets producers start projects online and finish them later in the full desktop application. This move makes FL Studio the first major, legacy DAW to offer a true web version with native plugins, FL Cloud integration and deep project compatibility, signaling a major shift in how electronic music can be created and shared. Available now as a public […]

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Ultra Australia 2025 Drops Its Phase 1 Lineup

Ultra Australia has launched festival season with its explosive Phase 1 lineup for the 2025 edition, set for April 12 at Melbourne's Flemington Racecourse. The one-day stadium event promises ULTRA's signature production across multiple stages, drawing from last year's 40,000+ attendance across Australia. Phase 1 Lineup: The Chainsmokers • DJ Snake • Zedd • Oliver Heldens • Darren Styles • Miss Monique • MaRLo • Nico Moreno • and more TBA Headliners The Chainsmokers, DJ Snake and Zedd deliver their […]

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