Music Around The World is a music segment featuring various artist and music. Some of these artists are from the United States, while others are from other countries across the globe. In this episode we will be featuring: Wheats, Paris, Sonic Species, Jerry Spoon and Music News.
Intro: 0:00 to 0:13
Mason Paine here and this is episode 77 of Music From Around The World. In this episode I will be featuring music from: Wheats, Paris, Sonic Species, Jerry Spoon and Music News
Wheats: Start – 0:15 and End – 8:50
Hailing from the United Kingdom, Wheat. Wheat is a DJ and Producer that is making a huge impact on the music scene. He started his career early on, having secured his first residency and festival at just 18. His father – also a DJ – was his initial mentor in learning how to spin records. Now, it seems that Wheat’s burgeoning popularity is truly taking off; he has managed to amass an impressive following and his tracks are becoming staples in clubs and festivals around the world. Here is a listen to his latest track “Head Roll”.
“Head Roll” is out now via Box Red. From Hottrax to Kaluki, Circus and Solid Grooves, Wheats’ music is supported by some of the leading names on the underground scene – Jamie Jones, Kerri Chandler, Michael Bibi & Marco Carola. With each record he releases, Wheats continues to astound fans around the world and prove why he has become such an important figure within electronic music. For the latest information on release from Wheat visit Instagram.com/Wheats_dj; that’s Instagram.com/W-H-E-A-T-S UNDERSCORE D-J
Paris: Start -8:52 and End – 16:41
Paris, a Melodic House DJ from Australia, has been making waves with her releases on various international labels. She has gained popularity for her unique sound and style, which has caught the attention of some of the biggest names in the industry like Maceo Plex, Lane 8, Joseph Capriati, and Oliver Koletzki who have supported her work. Take a listen to Paris latest track “Mangata”
“Mangata” is out now via This Never Happened and its available on all streaming platforms. PARIS knows how to lay down a beat, infusing her tribal sound with delicate industrial timbres that fill the percussive space and add a deeply rich texture to the production. She has a knack for delivering top lines and beats that work in harmony to create an unforgettable experience. Visit Instagram.com/_parismusic_; that’s Instagram.com/UNDERSCORE P-A-R-I-S-M-U-S-I-C UNDERSCORE
News Break 1: 16:45 to 17:58
Let’s take a brief break for some music news.
As more and more people turn to streaming services to listen to music, artists have become increasingly concerned about the low royalties they receive. However, the competition watchdog in the United Kingdom has said that intervention in the market is unlikely to help the situation.
Fans of music have seen the cost of paying for services such as Spotify fall by a fifth, while a study found that average royalty rates in major deals with artists have increased from 19.7% to 23.
In our next story
Insomniac has announced a new and unique EDC experience coming in 2023 called: Hotel EDC. This sprawling, 88-acre property will become the centralized hub on the Strip for all things EDC Las Vegas. This hotel will be the perfect place to stay for those who want to be close to all the action and enjoy everything that EDC has to offer. Hotel EDC will offer its visitors a range of one-of-a-kind experiences, including access to exclusive parties at Ayu Dayclub. Vibee has arranged for a small number of tickets to the sold-out festival, giving those who book at Hotel EDC the chance to buy a ticket and attend the event.
That’s it for this music break, now lets get back to the music.
Sonic Species: Start – 17:59 and End – 26:39
Sonic Species is a world-renowned DJ and producer of progressive Psytrance. Hailing from London, England, he has performed at some of the world’s biggest events and is known for his signature sound. Considered one of the most prolific and renowned producers in the Psytrance scene, his latest track “Flow Rider” is sure to get you moving, take a listen to here.
“Flow Rider” is out now via Nano Records and it’s available on all streaming platforms. Whether he’s playing to a packed club or an outdoor festival, Sonic Species always gets the crowd going with his high-energy sets. For the latest on Sonic’s upcoming projects visit: Instagram.com/sonic_species; that’s instagram.com/S-O-N-I-C UNDERSCORE S-P-E-C-I-E-S
News Break 2: 26:40 to 27:48
We are going to take one final break for some music news.
After an investigation, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) found that both iHeartMedia and eleven smaller radio networks accepted payment from Alphabet Inc.’s, in exchange for endorsements of the Pixel 4 smartphone.
According to the FTC’s complaint, these actions constituted ‘deceptive advertising,’ as the radio hosts had not actually used the phone prior to reading the endorsement. In total, over $4.5 million was paid out by Alphabet Inc.
Both iHeartMedia and the smaller networks have agreed to settle with the FTC.
In other news
“Heaven After Dark” is an upcoming event series from musician and Jane’s Addiction front man, Perry Farrell. The two-day event will take place in Los Angeles on December 9th and 10th, and will feature a unique blend of electronic music and Farrell’s own personal style. Also appearing at the event will be DJ Maceo Plex and DJ & Producer Christian Loffler. For ticket information, visit Catch.one and go to the event section for further details; that’s C-A-T-C-H DOT COM
That’s it for this music news break, now let’s get back to the news.
Jerry Spoon: Start – 27:50 and End – 37:01
From a young age, Jerry Spoon knew that he wanted to be a musician. He started playing guitar in bands and released albums with some of them. But one day, he decided to start recording his own songs into a microphone – and that’s when his true talent was revealed. In 2015, he pivoted to electronic music and started experimenting with his style. Today, Jerry Spoon is one of the most well-known House DJs and Producers from Bern, Switzerland. His unique sound has gained him international recognition and fans all over the world. Take a listen to his latest song “Gole Sahra”.
“Gole Sahra” is out now via Studio Voisier records and it’s available on all streaming platforms. As the owner of Studio Voisier, Jerry creates an organic soundscapes that focus on rhythm and flow, For the latest on Jerry’s upcoming projects visit: Instagram.com/Jerry_Spoon; that’s Instagram.com/J-E-R-R-Y UNDERSCORE S-P-O-O-N
Outro: 37:02 to 37:25
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