This past weekend we witnessed the raising of the bar in terms of NYC festival culture. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve been team Gov Ball since day one, and always will be, but a little competition is healthy. It keeps everyone on their toes.
Especially when done right like Panorama. With Panorama and Gov Ball, NYC is now a great festival destination. I really feel that rising tides, raise all boats and the upcoming festivals will benefit from the momentum that Panorama created.
What captivated me was the world-class underground festival feeling. By Sunday the word was out and so were the crowds. People might have come for the music but there was a lot of tech that was being shared.
Panorama also had a diverse group of attendees with many good friends and interesting conversations in amazing art/tech/music installations. My buddy a Justin Bolognino from Meta built out The Lab, an inspirational dome installation with a collective of other interactive art pieces, sponsored by HP. Google had a massive Cube that premiered the new Wale video MY PYT right after Kendrick’s set. And I had a chance to speak with Noah Kraft the Founder of Doppler Labs about our next segment of Hot In Tech we’re shooting this week. Make sure to check that out on Hot97.com
Goldenvoice launched a welcome addition to the NYC festival game and I am excited for the future of fest culture in NYC. Next up is Full Moon Fest, Afropunk and Hot100. See you out there and let me know what festivals you are checking out this year and what fresh activations you are seeing!
– @JesseKay
BEATS
Apple’s proposal could transform streaming music but beware the fine print
by Matt Pincus / Recode
Could Beatport Save SFX? Bankrupt Co. Decides Not To Sell
by Staff / Hypebot
Warner Music Group Nearing Deal With Vevo
by Dan Rys / Billboard
Virtual Reality Waits for the Music Industry to Catch Up
by Gregory Schmidt / NYTimes
Apple App Store Generating 4 Times Revenue as Google Play, Study Finds
by Staff/ Billboard
How Record Labels And Artists Can Fix Their YouTube Woes
by Mark Mulligan / MIB
Hunters Of Human Excellence – Khaled + Robbins
by Mary H.K. Choi / Complex
Do You Listen to Music While Working? Here’s What It Does to Your Brain
by Tom Popomaronis / Inc
BYTES
LISTEN
Gwen Stefani made her Stern Show debut in an instant classic interview with Howard that covered a wide range of topics and emotions.
Howard Stern Show: Gwen Stefani
WATCH
My PYT premiered on the Google Play Music block, an interactive display, at the Panorama Festival on Saturday. Check it out now.
Wale: MY PYT
GET
In the same vein as apps like Whisper and Secret but in Candid sharing is based around specific groups. Only see conversations about subjects and topics you’re interested in.
Candid:Discuss anonymously
CHARGED UP
Instead of one charged up act we’ve decided to bring you 22 because every headliner started as the tiny text on lineups. Get familiar with these artists before they rise to the top.
22 Of The Hottest Rising Acts This Festival Season
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