PinkPantheress, 22, has already lost “80 percent of the hearing” in one of her earsPinkPantheress has revealed she suffers from hearing damage, with loud microphone feedback having caused her to lose “80 percent of the hearing” in her right ear.
The self-producing artist landed a record deal with Parlophone after her music began dominating videos on TikTok, and at just 22 years old she continues to be a prominent voice in popular culture. She has collaborated with the likes of Ice Spice, Mura Masa, and more.

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Earlier this month, the Boy’s A Liar singer discussed her experience with hearing loss during an appearance on The Louis Theroux Podcast, where she shared that voices now sound mostly like bass to her due to the damage, and that she first noticed signs of loss due to a ringing sound.
“At first it was just a really annoying ringing and I thought it was going to be fine. But it happened on the day, and ever since that day – even on the day it happened – I was trying to find… I got some weird ear drops and I thought that was going to help.
“I thought it was going to be fine in the coming weeks. It just kept going down to the point now where it’s weird because I can’t hear a lot of high stuff. I can make out [what people are trying to say], it just sounds like bass. It sounds like somebody took your voice and removed all the high end and it was just bass,” she says.
You can listen to the podcast below:

Last week (5-11 February) was Tinnitus Awareness Week. Back in December, a study carried out by auditory training app Eargym revealed that a quarter of people under the age of 35 have early signs of hearing loss.
Nearly half (47 percent) of 16-35 year olds have a hearing age that is older than their biological age, with an average difference of 13 years. A further half said their hearing ability is impacting their quality of life.
Find out more about hearing loss via the NHS website. View all upcoming live dates for PinkPantheress.
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Spotify CEO Daniel Ek sells 250,000 shares of company’s stock worth $57.5 millionSpotify CEO Daniel Ek has sold 250,000 shares of the company’s stock for $57.5 million.
Ek, who is Spotify’s largest shareholder, made the sale last week (7 February). It comes after the company shared strong financial earnings made in the final quarter of 2023.

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As reported by Music Business Worldwide, Spotify’s final quarter filing shows that monthly active users surged by 23 percent year over year to 602 million, exceeding the company’s target by one million. The number of its subscribers also grew by 15 percent YOY to 236 million, also higher by one million against the company’s guidance.
Revenue in Quarter Four rose by 16 percent YOY to $3.99 million, resulting in an operating loss of $80.82 million in Q4 2023 compared to a loss of $248.9 million in Q4 2022.
This recent share sales were executed by DGE Investments Limited, which is solely owned by Ek. Spotify’s share price is up 27.56 percent since the start of the year, and according to the publication, Ek sold his shares at the highest price the stock has seen since late 2021.
In December, it was revealed that Spotify’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Paul Vogel, had cashed out 47,859 shares earning him $9.377 million. This occurred shortly after the company announced that 17 percent of its workforce would be laid off. A statement confirmed that Vogel will depart from the company at the end of Q1 in 2024 (31 March) as part of a new phase for Spotify.
More recently, the company teased that it will be introducing “superfan clubs” for its users on the platform: “Thanks to the DMA (Digital Markets Act) we’re looking forward to a future of superfan clubs, alternative app stores, and giving creators the ability to safely download Spotify for Artists or Spotify for Podcasters directly from our site – and that’s just the start,” it said in a statement.
“We will be able to communicate clearly with you in the Spotify app about new products for sale, promotional campaigns, superfan clubs, and upcoming events, including when items like audiobooks are going on sale.”
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SoundGhost Jumble: Innovate creative sampler The latest plug-in from SoundGhost aims to provide users with a simple way to discover new and interesting patterns and soundscapes.

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Fuse Audio Labs release VREV-63 spring reverb plug-in Fuse Audio Labs' new plug-in models the sound of the Fender Reverb hardware effects unit originally introduced in the 1960s.

Bluesky opens to everyone, Rivian reveals its new SUV, and governments exploit iPhonesHey, folks, welcome to Week in Review (WiR), TechCrunch’s regular newsletter that recaps the last few days in tech. This week, social network Bluesky opened for anyone to join — which feels appropriate here in NYC, given the sunshine and unseasonably warm temperatures we’ve been enjoying. For those more inclined to while away the days […]
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Getting It Done – The Week in D.I.Y. & Indie Music: playlists, marketing drivers, social tips & moreLast week, our tips and advice for the independent, do-it-yourselfers out there covered how to make fan content, a guide to marketing drivers, and more...
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REWIND – New music industry’s week in review: Spotify, TikTok, WMG layoffs & MoreLast week was a busy week by any definition, and the music industry was no exception: big numbers from Spotify, indie artists had success at the Grammys, artists dealt with the UMG-TikTok debacle, success and layoff at WMG, and more...
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Artist Profile: Jessica Downs at Illuminate StudiosNestled in the heart of Studio City, Illuminate Studios stands as a beacon of ingenuity in the entertainment industry. This hidden gem, known for over 22 years for delivering production and post-production excellence to the major studios and independent producers alike, recently called upon visionary artist Jessica Downs.

Owners Steven Wiener and Jim Hardy, the driving forces behind Illuminate, recognized the need for a fresh perspective during their studio's remodeling phase. A quest for inspiration led them to a Music Connection Magazine article titled "She Paints with a Knife," featuring the upcoming artist Jessica Downs.

Jessica's unique painting style, employing a palette knife to blend colors and textures, had already earned her accolades in the art world. Now, she was poised to bring her artistic talents to illuminate. Jessica rose to the challenge of blending and balancing the studio's Feng Shui catering to the furnishings Wiener and Hardy had just installed. Her artistry resulted in eight original canvas pieces that breathed new life and creativity into the space.

Illuminate, Studio City's best kept secret, is not just any space. It boasts a turnkey Broadcast Studio and Sound Stage complete with a vast 60-foot green cyc, ideal for shooting music videos, talk shows and other creative endeavors along with a post production finishing division second to none. As one of only two studios located in Studio City, Illuminate shines as a one stop shop for both Television and Feature Production.  Now, as her artwork graces Illuminate's walls, it welcomes creatives from the entertainment industry.  Jessica Downs and Illuminate Studios promise a brighter, more vibrant arena for all who enter their doors, all while remaining Studio City's best-kept secret.

For more info on Jessica's art and Illuminate Studios, contact Sammy Oriti at 310-985-5511

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Sub Pop Records Launches 18th Annual 'Loser' ScholarshipSub Pop Records has announced the return (for its 18th year!) of the Sub Pop Loser Scholarship. Further details on the scholarship are below, and even further below is some clarification on what they mean with all this “Loser” business.

Sub Pop Records is offering a grand total of $18,000 in college scholarship money to three eligible high school seniors. There are three scholarships—each for $6,000! As longtime, proud losers ourselves, we’re exceedingly happy to be able, in some small way, to help further the education of art-enthused misfits from the NW. Individuals from all cultures and communities are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be residents of Washington or Oregon, and graduating seniors on the way to full-time enrollment at an accredited university or college. We are looking for applicants who are involved and/or interested in music and/or creative media and arts in some way. However, you do not need to be pursuing an education in the arts.

To apply: you must submit an essay, one page or less, using any combination of the following questions as a guide (or write something completely your own, be inspired and creative!). Please list the school you are graduating from and the school you plan to attend in the fall at the top of your essay, along with your contact information.

- What are you doing in the arts/music field in your community?- What does being a Sub Pop ‘Loser’ mean to you?- What are your influences and/or who inspired you to become involved in the arts?- Describe your biggest failure and explain how it has brought you closer to your goal(s).- Discuss a special attribute or accomplishment that sets you apart.- How has your family or community background affected the way you see the world?- Why should you be the Loser winner?

The deadline for applications is Tuesday, March 19th, 2024. Please send all submissions and attachments to scholarship@subpop.comby Tuesday, March 19th. We will announce the scholarship winners during the first week of April.

‘World’s biggest casino’ app exposed customers’ personal dataThe startup that develops the phone app for casino resort giant WinStar has secured an exposed database that was spilling customers’ private information to the open web. Oklahoma-based WinStar bills itself as the “world’s biggest casino” by square footage. The casino and hotel resort also offers an app, My WinStar, in which guests can access […]
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Sub Ninja Bass Analyzer Plugin Is FREE Until February 29th
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