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Experience synesthesia through Kaleidoscope and see songs in colour Experience the sensory phenomenon synesthesia through kaleidoscope. ‘Sound-to-colour synesthesia’ is the ability to effortlessly and spontaneously experience colours when hearing music and other sounds. A kickstarter campaign has started for the company Kaleidoscope which aims to showcase synesthesia in VR. Synesthesia ‘causes people’s senses to cross, […]
DJ Black Coffee nominated for Ibiza DJ Awards DJ Black Coffee nominated for prestigious Ibiza DJ Awards in Spain. Coffee is brewing up a storm, soaring from heights to heights. He is currently performing his residency at Hi Ibiza for the duration of the European Summer, which ends in September. The Ibiza DJ Awards honours […]
Glastonbury under fire following allegations of exploitation Glastonbury under fire, zero hour contracts to blame. Glastonbury is hands down one of the world’s most famous festivals boasting massive line-ups and attendees well over 100 000; I often think of it as a Woodstock of England, back in the day anyway. The iconic music festival has […]
EMS Synthi KB1 synthesizer resurfaces after 46 years Welcome back EMS Synthi KB1! After 46 years of collecting dust, one of the world’s rarest synths are being resuscitated. The KB1 was made in 1971 by Peter Zinovieff’s Electronic Music Studios (EMS) as a once-off synth for the prog rock band Yes and has been unearthed […]
MDMA trials to treat alcoholism set to start MDMA trials could pave the way in seeing this illicit drug become an FDA approved medication. From the dance floor to your therapists couch the perception of MDMA is changing rapidly, and with good reason. We have seen major success regarding the treatment of PTSD with MDMA […]
Pharrell’s Tuniversity aims to teach kids music on iPads Pharrell’s Tuniversity aims to bring happiness to music education. Inspirational producer Pharrell Williams has co-founded a music education company that aims to reinvigorate music education for children using iPads. The eBook uses audio, video and interactive elements to break down the 2013 hit “Happy.” Tuniversity will […]
40-year-old LSD stash hidden in Welsh village being guarded by police Geo cache, LSD stash! Dyfed-Powys police are currently patrolling Carno, west Wales to ward off potential LSD pirates in search of a 40-year-old treasure. In 1977 there was a massive raid of a mansion in Carno which uncovered a multimillion pound drug operation. Classic […]
Sony pressing vinyl for the first time in 30 years Sony pressing vinyl is a clear barometer how popular the wax has become again as we continue to embrace the vinyl re-revolution. After 30 years of focusing on CDs and other forms of media, Sony music is back in the vinyl game. We have seen […]
Women Shaping Tomorrow initiative boost women EDM scene Women Shaping Tomorrow aims to balance the scale between men and women in the electronic music scene. Their goal is not to break down men and take over the industry but rather boost women in their capabilities to rock a male dominated industry. The facts speak for […]
Pee energy could be the festival future of sustainability Pee energy, clean energy; enter sustainability. Everyone can agree that festival porta-potties are the foulest part of any festival experience. With thousands of partying attendees making use of them, it literally becomes a shit-show of stench, sogginess and vile surprises. Unfortunately us humans will always need […]
