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Tobias Jesso Jr.: GRAMMY-Winning Canadian Sells His Song Rights

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Tobias Jesso Jr. You may know his name from his 2015 solo album Goon. Or maybe from his work on various popular songs, such as “When We Were Young” by Adele and “Alive” by Sia. Or even from his rece

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How Popular TV Shows and Movies Resurrect Classic Songs

February 23, 2023

HBO’s The Last of Us is arguably the hottest show out right now, receiving near universal acclaim from viewers and critics alike. This holds especially true for episode three: “Long, Long Time”.

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Ginalina: Bringing Her Taiwan Roots Into Her Latest Album

February 21, 2023

Folk singer. Songwriter. Canadian. Polyglot. All of these titles belong to Gina Lam, also known by her stage name Ginalina. In November 2022, she released her latest album titled Going Back: Remembe

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Rihanna’s Super Bowl Performance

February 21, 2023

Rihanna is an illustrious artist. She is among the best selling female artists of all time, and was one of the greatest hitmakers of the 2000s and 2010s. She has since grown to become the richest...

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How do Streaming Platforms Pay Artists - Is It Fair?

February 20, 2023

Streaming is now the driving force of the music industry, making up 84% of the industry revenue in the U.S. While streaming is much more convenient for listeners, many artists argue that it is near im

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Why Jay-Z Was Named The #1 Rapper Of All Time

February 23, 2023

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Behind Kaytranada’s Unique Sound

February 18, 2023

Kaytranada (Louis Celestin) is a Haitian-Canadian record producer and DJ. He is a highly acclaimed electronic artist, having earned two Grammys and countless other awards for his work. Kaytranada has

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The Creative Act: Rick Rubin’s Knowledge Turned Into A Book

February 17, 2023

What happens when a famous music producer takes an interest in self-help books? The Creative Act is your answer. But who is Rick Rubin? Without a doubt, Rubin has an impressive track record in the

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Behind the Music: The Audio Engineer

February 14, 2023

The music industry is a place full of musicians, producers, and creators who have the magical ability to make those perfect sounds we hear everyday through our digital devices. We want to listen close

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Koji Kondo: Nintendo’s Melody Maestro

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Taylor Swift on Industry Sexism and Music Rights

February 8, 2023

Being a successful woman in the music industry is no easy feat. Not only do they deal with the typical trials and tribulations of being a musician, but there are also gender-specific challenges.

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What’s the Ideal Length for a Single— Are Songs Getting Shorter?

February 8, 2023

“Is it just me, or are songs getting shorter these days?” This is a question I have often pondered, especially in the last few years. It appears that in the era of social media, attention spans are

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(New Update) Tragedy at Tomorrowland 2025: Woman Dies After Falling!

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A 35-year-old Canadian woman has died after falling ill during the opening day of Tomorrowland 2025 in Boom, Belgium. The festival, already reeling from a massive main stage fire just days before, now faces another heartbreaking setback.

What Happened?

  • The woman became unwell on Friday, July 18, and received immediate medical attention on-site.
  • She was rushed to Antwerp University Hospital but tragically passed away the following morning (July 19).
  • The exact cause of death remains under investigation by Belgian authorities.

Tomorrowland released a statement expressing deep sorrow:

“Our thoughts are with her family, friends, and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time. The Antwerp Public Prosecutor’s Office is leading the investigation, and we will share updates as they become available.”

A Chaotic Week for Tomorrowland

This tragedy follows another major incident—the burning down of Tomorrowland’s iconic main stage just two days before the festival’s opening. While no injuries were reported from the fire, the festival had to rebuild the stage overnight, using borrowed equipment from Metallica’s M72 World Tour and emergency assistance from production partners.

Despite the challenges, Tomorrowland proceeded with its first weekend, drawing hundreds of thousands of attendees. The second weekend is set to begin this Friday, July 25.

Safety Concerns & Festival Culture Under Scrutiny

This incident raises urgent questions about health and safety at large-scale festivals, especially after extreme weather, drug-related incidents, and structural failures at events worldwide in recent years.

  • Was the woman’s death related to heat, exhaustion, or other factors?
  • How does Tomorrowland handle medical emergencies for 400,000+ attendees?
  • Will this impact future festivals’ safety protocols?

A Community in Mourning

Fans and artists have taken to social media to express condolences, with many calling for better medical support at major events.

As investigations continue, the electronic music world waits for answers—hoping for both justice for the victim and safer experiences for festival-goers in the future.

Our deepest sympathies go out to her family and friends.

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(New Update) Tragedy at Tomorrowland 2025: Woman Dies After Falling!new-update-tragedy-at-tomorrowland-2025-woman-dies-after-fallingEbrunida KaradagJul 23, 2025A 35-year-old Canadian woman has died after falling ill during the opening day of Tomorrowland 2025 in Boom, Belgium. The festival, already reeling from a massive main stage fire just days before...