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Soundcloud Expands Revenue Model to Include DJs

Good news to all you DJs out there, Soundcloud has just announced a new revenue model! Not only does Soundcloud offer revenue earnings to original songwriters, but they have now expanded their model to include artists who upload original mixes, live and recorded sets, and remixes.

According to Stephen Bryan, CCO of Soundcloud, “This will be the first time we’ve invited DJs and producers who create remixes and sets on Soundcloud to start to be able to monetize and participate in the revenue that we’re generating through ads and subscriptions.”

CultureVineetha RameshApril 23, 2017soundcloudComment

UZ, The Man Behind the Mask

Some years back, a mysterious man entered the DJ world bringing a fresh new style of music and a brand to go with it. Completely concealed by all black clothes and a tiny gold mask, the mystery behind this artist is almost as intriguing as the music he creates. The artist I’m talking about is UZ, one of the earliest trap music pioneers whose identity is still a mystery.

Emerging into the scene back in 2012, UZ’s early releases gained him an immediate fan base.

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News, FeaturesKevin PraetSeptember 15, 2016uz, who is uz, mad decent, owsla, mau5trap, trap shit, quality goods, soundcloudComment

Artist Spotlight + Interview: Emerge

Emerge, a California-based DJ and producer has been making waves in the dance music scene since 2009. With a specialized combination of progressive and trance, John Espinoza has carefully created and mastered, his stage name, Emerge. With a huge release in 2010, and only growing since, Emerge has proven time and time again a force to be reckon with.

Using top production, mixed with passion and creativity, Emerge has gained a mass following of fans all over the world. With support from Dash Berlin, W&W, Estiva, and many more, as well as reaching the Beatport Trance Top 100 multiple times, we know that Emerge has what it takes to succeed in such a tenacious industry. The DJ has also landed residencies, and lineup spots including EDC, Beyond Wonderland, and many more.

Knowing the industry like the back of his hand Emerge takes his mixing to a new level, with Emerge Life Radio, which listeners can hear every fourth Saturday on afterhours.fm. In addition, he is the A&R manager of the forward-thinking SF based, Adrenalin Room. EPIC had the opportunity to discuss the history of Emerge, and future plans, including tracks to be released on Future Sounds of Egypt, take a read below!

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