Kyiv introduces a new record shop, abo records. Three friends—Amir Hanani, Borys Stepanenko, and Oleh Baranovskyi—opened the shop last month to make up for the absence of music venues, which remain closed due to the ongoing war in Ukraine.
The Association For Electronic Music (AFEM) wants to help make the electronic music industry a healthier place for people with neuro-diverse conditions. Back in 2019, AFEM also shared a guide that more broadly dealt with mental health in the electronic music industry.
The beat doesn’t stop in the metaverse: Unity Technologies has struck a deal with Insomniac Entertainment, the EDM arm of Live Nation, to build a persistent metaverse world for electronic music fans.
The partnership, which is officially being unveiled at SXSW this weekend, is part of Unity’s push to use game engine technologies for live events across sports and music.
Singapore’s nightlife economy is still being hammered by draconian Covid-19 restrictions, leaving venue operators, artists, and fans in distress.
Since March 2020, nightclubs and live music have been banned in the Southeast Asian country, while bars and restaurants can only play recorded music. Socialising is currently limited to five fully vaccinated people. At the same time, exhibitions, conferences, and business meetings are allowed with up to 1,000 people.
Kobe Bryant was an inspiration to the world, and his influence stretches beyond the basketball court. His nickname, “Black Mamba,” came from his desire to create a different persona on and off the court. His alter ego was a way to separate business from personal. “Mamba Mentality” has become a lifestyle influencing people around the world from business to entertainment. Bryant’s mantra championed playing without fear, mastering your craft, and striving to be the best version of you. The five pillars of the Mamba Mentality mirror the 6AM’s principles of the electronic music industry. Kobe Bryant remains an inspiration because he fully embraced the words he spoke. His words were his truths. As the world celebrates his legacy one year after his unfortunate and untimely passing, here are some Mamba quotes to live by as you go through your life journey. Read more
