Reddit is down, per user reportsUser morale isn’t the only thing that’s down at Reddit. More than 30,000 people have reported outages on Reddit since about 4:30 PM ET, according to Downdetector. While many users have been able to access the platform again, not all issues have been resolved yet.
Reddit has not yet commented on the outage via its status pages.
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Robinhood turns profitable in Q2, but crypto revenue declinesRobinhood achieved profitability for the first time since becoming a public company in the second quarter of 2023. Its crypto revenue, however, continues to decline.

HIMA Will Present Pro Panel Symposium: "Production to Placement"HIMA (Hollywood Independent Music Awards) will present "Production to Placement," wherein an A-list group of production and music licensing experts will share vital information, solutions, method and tricks of the trade so you can have broadcast quality recordings that can land a sync deal.

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Moderated by John Anderson, a.k.a. Hot Tub JohnnieA highly accomplished Music Publishing Executive, John Anderson serves as the CEO and ringmaster of Hunnypot Unlimited. This multifaceted organization specializes in discovering and nurturing emerging music talent by providing Music Publishing, Artist Representation, Marketing, and Film & Television Placement services. See more HERE

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Believe revenues up 17.9% YoY in first half of 2023 to EUR €415.4 millionParis-headquartered music company Believe has published its financial results for the first half of 2023
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Deezer lowers revenue forecast for FY 2023, with no net global subscribers added in latest quarterDeezer generated EUR €233.2 million in overall revenue in H1 2023, up 6.5% year-on-year at constant currency
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Music Merch study shows what’s selling and other 2023 trends in merchA new study by atVenue offers an in-depth look at trends in music merch sales, including what’s selling and what’s not. The data was derived from the company’s point-of-sale technology,. Continue reading
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KRK unveils the limited edition Scott Storch Classic 8ss studio monitorsPro audio manufacturer KRK has launched their first artist signature release with the new limited edition Scott Storch Classic 8ss studio monitors.

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Designed in collaboration with the legendary producer whose work has been featured on eight Grammy-winning albums, these eight-inch studio monitors offer all the features that have cemented the Classic 8 as Storch’s speaker of choice.
Like the original, the Scott Storch Classic 8ss is an active (self-powered) two-way studio monitor that utilises a 1″ textile soft dome tweeter paired with an 8″ glass aramid woofer. The built-in power amplifiers provide a total of 100 watts of power, with a 75-watt amp driving the woofer and a 25-watt amp for the tweeter.
Borrowing concepts from KRK’s previous ROKIT lines of professional monitors, the Classic 8ss defaults to a new flat frequency solution towards more critical listening – translating into more accurate mixes. Though users who prefer an enhanced bass response can also engage the +2 dB KRK Bass Boost.
On the outside, the monitors come with a distinctive gold chrome electroplated front baffle with Scott Storch’s signature. A Scott Storch logo – complete with his iconic sunglasses ― and signature are also featured on the rear panel.
“For years, the KRK Classic 8 monitors have been essential to my artistic music-making process,” Storch says. “To now have personalised versions of my favourite studio monitors is an exciting venture for me. Designing these monitors has been such a cool experience ― one that you don’t often see happen. I’m honoured that KRK chose me for its first-ever artist collaboration. I can’t wait to see everyone rocking the Scott Storch Classic 8ss monitors.”
“Between his initial adoption of the original Classic 8 models in his studio and serving as a mentor for the KRK Kreator Classic, Scott’s partnership with the Gibson family has been a significant one,” says Sterling Doak, Senior Director of Marketing for Gibson Brands. “This signature model was designed with Scott to emphasise the eccentric, unique flair that brought him to the level of notoriety he has today.”
Each speaker retails at $299, with just 500 units available.

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Time Management Hacks for Musicians [Bobby Borg]Author, teacher, and artist advocate Bobby Borg shares some time-saving tips and hacks that can help every musician focus on what really matters – the music. from Bobby Borg [Video. Continue reading
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Top 6 Apps for Music Producers: LALA, AudioMovers, Tracklib, Landr, Splice & SoundtrapLooking to become a better and more successful music producer? These 6 tools can help you reach your full producing potential. By Joseph Capalbo from SoundFly Technology is revolutionizing the. Continue reading
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Timehri Dig Assistant is an accurate dance-centric Discogs recommendation toolA UK developer, DJ and record label owner has built a tool that supposedly provides more accurate recommendations for dance music on Discogs.

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The work-in-progress Timehri Dig Assistant, built by Timehri Records head honcho Toby Dunn, is, according to Dunn, literally a digging assistant that recommends similar records as you dig through collections on Discogs. It works exclusively on dance music genres such as house, deep house, tech house, prog house, UKG, grime, UK funky, techno, jungle/DnB, electro, acid, breaks, breakbeat, minimal and more.
Dig Assistant works by simply entering the Discogs URL into the site. It will then return up to six recommendations. You can then click ‘dive’ next to each track to go further into the tracks similar to that suggestion.
The tool was created using coding frameworks Rust and Python and is based on a sophisticated machine-learning data pipeline developed by data engineers at Timehri Records over the course of 2022/2023.
In a recent post to Instagram, Dunn shares the reasoning behind the tool:
“As many of you know, I’m an avid digger and record collector, last I checked I had a few thousand vinyl in my living room. However, I always found the recommendations Discogs threw up to be a little watered down and often missing the mark.
“I’ve been writing code since I was around 14 and my ‘day job’ revolves around Data / Software Engineering, with a special focus on big data and distributed data processing applications.
“The problem of recommendations is well suited to this, so I took it upon myself to improve the digging experience for me and the vinyl digging community, via the Timehri wormhole.
“The result is Dig Assistant. Think of it as a helper to browse vinyl releases on Discogs.”

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Dunn isn’t the only dance music figure to create a tool that helps guide music buyers towards new releases. Avalon Emerson recently told MusicTech about Buy Music Club, her own platform which lets dance music artists post lists of music with links to Bandcamp. She also said that these tools are important as digging for music all by yourself is now a “dying pastime”.
Try out the beta of Timehri Dig Assistant at digassistant.xyz.
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You can now pre-order a BE@RBRICK portable bluetooth speakerMedicom Toy and acoustic engineering company Rinaro Isodynamics have launched a collaborative portable bluetooth speaker edition of the Japanese toy company’s iconic BE@RBRICK figurine.

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The speaker – 28cm high – is 400% of the size of a standard seven-centimetre BE@RBRICK. Because of this, over 20,000 hours of engineering time, says Medicom, and 214 newly-designed parts were required to build the bear.
The BE@RBRICK boasts Quad 360, an omnidirectional sound technology by Rinaro. Built using this tech, four tailor-made acoustic drivers are found within the BE@RBRICK’s head.
Be@rbrick portable speaker head
As with most Bluetooth speakers, there’s a single button that enables swift wireless connection to your iOS or Android devices. In a cool design move by Medicom, the volume and track adjustments can be found on each of the figurine’s paws. Simply twist the right paw to skip the track and twist the left paw to adjust the volume. Just don’t twist its arm. The bear bites.
If you place two BE@RBRICK speakers next to one another, you can pair the bears to create a true stereo pair. Not only have you now found a friend for your bear, you can also hear your music in more immersive way.
The speaker has up to six hours battery life with a charging time of 1.5 hours via a USB-C port in the back of the bear’s left legj. According to Medicom, the battery has been designed to be replaced easily.
Medicom bea@brick speaker
BE@RBRICK toys were first introduced in 2001. Since then, these cute, distinctive figurines have become popular among collectors. Medicom have worked with artists, such as KAWS, and brands such as BAPE, END. and Chanel to create limited edition versions. A limited BAPE BE@RBRICK was sold for $14,000 in 2021, for example.
Pavlo Shymanowych, Founder of Rinaro Isodynamics, says in a press release: “As a BE@RBRICK collector myself, I was excited to take BE@RBRICK into the world of audio. The development of the speaker has been an extremely interesting yet highly complex task. Our challenge has always been to retain the shape, dimensions and functionality of the original 400% BE@RBRICK whilst delivering an impressive sound output. The limitations have required innovative solutions that are typically not found in conventional audio speakers. After more than 20,000 engineering hours, we’ve created a product that our entire team is proud of.”
This isn’t the only collectable figurine to collide with the music world recently. In July, a Sotheby’s auction of iconic hip-hop artefacts listed a KAWS item from the personal archives of Mo’ Wax and UNKLE founder James Levelle. It’s estimated to sell for upwards of $70,000.
If you’re looking for a less bear-based bluetooth speaker, we recently gave the Sonos Era 300 speaker a solid 10/10 review, commending its premium playback and surround sound abilities.
Medicom and Rinaro Isodynamics’ BEA@BRICK bluetooth portable speaker will launch in November 2023 and will cost $499. Find out more at bearbrick.audio.
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Record label launches funding page to help give 74 year old techno lover a trip to IbizaRecord label Hedkandi has launched a funding page to help give a 74-year-old techno lover and ex-DJ a trip to Ibiza.

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The English techno label has set up a GoFundMe page to cover the cost of Robert Johnson’s trip to the Spanish island.
The 74-year-old, who is from the Wirral, England, was first employed as a DJ at Liverpool’s Cabin Club, before being introduced to rave music at aged 40.
He then made his first trip to Ibiza in 2007 when he was 58, and loved it so much he would return every year for 11 years, only stopping in recent years due to financial reasons.
“For us, he’s proof you’re never too old to have fun so why can’t we help him to do something he enjoys doing,” Hedkandi founder Mark Doyle told The Echo. “We’re just going to give him a great time.”
“I’m so grateful to all these lovely people, I know lots of them,” explained Johnson. “When they announced they were going to do this night in Hedkandi, which I’ve been to lots over the years when I was working and could afford to go, I thought, ‘I have to go.’ And then Mark sends me an email and says ‘what are you doing in August’ and he said ‘I’m going to take you there’. I was so happy.”
“I learned that Robert went to Ibiza regularly and had a club schedule that would terrify a 21-year-old,” wrote Doyle on the funding page. “Quite simply Robert is a legend and most importantly an example to all of us. And beyond all of that, he’s part of our family.”
You can visit Hedkandi’s pledge over at GoFundMe.
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