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The pop singer was behind countless hits in the 1960s, including “Leader of the Pack”View the full article

Russian media outlets are reporting that the volume of pirated content on the internet doubled between 2022 and 2023. That’s not exactly true, or indeed true at all. The claims are based on data supplied by local telecoms watchdog Roscomnadzor. Speaking with Izvestia, the government agency said it blocked or deleted more than a million links to infringing content in 2023, more than double the amount blocked or deleted during the previous year. While 1.1 million links is a notable uplift over the 485,000 reported in 2022, removal or blocking of links to allegedly-infringing content is just that. The infringing content itself, such as movies, TV shows, music, or indeed anything else, remains unaffected. New links to the same content may reappear and face deletion once again; that would increase the number of links being taken down, but in itself wouldn’t show that piracy volumes had increased. Not that a small clarification makes the Russian piracy situation any easier to understand. Western Companies Are to Blame When good content is made available legally, conveniently, and at a fair price, studies have shown that legal sales tend to increase. When content isn’t made available at all in a particular market, whether that content is pirated by one person or 10 million, piracy rates immediately hit 100% for that product. After Western entertainment companies withdrew from the Russian market following the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, any new content became impossible to consume legally in Russia. So, by default, any consumption would increase piracy rates for restricted products. When approached by Izvestia to comment on Roscomnadzor’s latest takedown stats, Yuri Zlobin, president of the Russian Shield anti-piracy group, blamed Western companies. Zlobin says that, if Western copyright holders continue to treat Russian consumers poorly, piracy will continue to grow unhindered due to the lack of Western rightsholder enforcement in Russia. If the rightsholders fail to protect their own content, no one else will do it for them, he said. “If Western brands do not want to fight piracy in a particular country, it means that they are actually legalizing piracy of their content,” Zlobin added. Blame the West First, Try to Make Things Fit Later While there’s a chance that Zlobin meant ‘effectively’ rather than ‘actually’ legalizing piracy, lack of enforcement in its own right doesn’t legalize piracy of anything and, to our knowledge, that applies everywhere. That said, enforcement is important; if done in a way that resonates or is simply effective, piracy rates can indeed reduce. However, a fundamental problem appears to undermine claims that Western companies are to blame here. If we accept that pulling out of the Russian market increases piracy of products that are no longer available legally, and accept Zlobin’s comments that Western companies’ failure to enforce their rights increases piracy, that leads to a couple of important questions. If the volume of takedown notices has indeed doubled in a year, and Western companies are to blame for alleged increases in piracy due to the reasons outlined above, who sent all of those notices and for whose content? If Western companies sent the notices, that would be enforcing their rights, contrary to the claim stating otherwise. If the rise in takedown notices was due to non-Western rightsholders protecting their content, how does that relate to Western content becoming unavailable to buy legally? Western Companies Taught Russians to Pirate… Zlobin is obviously right when he says the situation in Russia has deteriorated over the last couple of years. After many, many years of hard work, many consumers were indeed becoming accustomed to obtaining content legally. And yes, the withdrawal from the legal market they championed in Russia means that Western majors have lost those consumers. These arguments are pretty solid, but the next part, not so much. “[Western companies] have actually taught Russian clients to obtain the necessary content for free,” Zlobin said, according to Izvestia. “This is a kind of response to sanctions and incorrect attitude.” So have other market players in Russia drawn similar conclusions? Russian Pirates Like Local Content Too In comments to Izvestia, legal online streaming platform ‘Premier’ appears to confirm that Western companies aren’t responsible for the rise in takedown notices. The company said that since there’s no official party able to submit applications to Roscomnadzor, enforcing their rights in Russia is difficult. However, Western content isn’t the only content in town. “[P]irates not only consume Western content, but also projects of Russian online cinemas, so last year we strengthened the protection of our filmography,” the online cinema told the publication. A representative from START, a local subscription streaming service that’s reportedly showing growth, says enforcement systems are being streamlined to tackle the piracy threat in Russia. “To quickly search for unlicensed content, START has an anti-piracy department that searches for pirated links, protects content, and also conducts reconnaissance using open data,” the company told Izvestia. “We have created our own automated anti-piracy solution, thanks to which up to 80% of links are processed automatically.” The Blame Game This whole debate was launched on the basis that an increase in takedown notices means an actual increase in piracy. Yet, according to two of the people who commented, Western rightsholders aren’t enforcing their rights, including by not filing takedown notices. More information would be useful, but this suggests that non-Western rightsholders not only managed to make up the deficit in takedown notices left behind by Western rightsholders, but then went on to send double that number in a year. Taking this scenario to its logical conclusion, the surge in notices likely relates to non-Western content, content that is both accessible in Russia and legally available to buy. Maybe the real problems lie closer to home. Perhaps it’s always been that way, whoever gets the blame. From: TF, for the latest news on copyright battles, piracy and more. View the full article

San Diego, your premiere dance music festival, CRSSD, is back with another fantastic lineup that is sure to excite residents of California’s southern most metropolis. Tale of Us and Black Coffee are the two main headliners. Tale of Us is especially exciting due to their insane live visuals. Other headliners include legends like Armand van Helden, Joris Voorn and Richie Hawtin. Other beloved artists like Jan Blomqvist, Loco Dice b2b Nic Fanciulli and Mochakk round out the lineup. Taking place at San Diego’s picturesque Waterfront Park along the backdrop of San Diego’s historic Clipper ships and the iconic fountains that festival-goers can frolic through, CRSSD is truly an experiential festival. The curated CRSSD experience extends beyond the music, treating attendees to handpicked food vendors, immersive decor and stage designs, and interactive programming through its CRSSD Lab music-tech lounge and vinyl market. It’s the quintessential electronic music journey in one of the West Coast’s most beautiful urban centers. Get your tickets to CRSSD Spring 2024 Edition here. Check out the official Fall 2023 aftermovie to give you an idea of what CRSSD has to offer. This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: CRSSD Announces Spring 2024 Lineup Featuring Tale of Us, Black Coffee, Armand van Helden, Joris Voorn and More View the full article

The Gulf Coast’s premiere music festival is back. Hangout festival has just announced the lineup for its 13th edition taking place on Alabama’s southern coast, a prime spring break destination, May 17-19. This year’s lineup showcases the festival’s commitment to diversity as Zach Bryan, Lana Del Rey and ODESZA will be the headliners. The Chainsmokers will be the main dance headliner; other dance acts featured on the lineup include Alison Wonderland, Dom Dolla, Subtronics, a Chromeo DJ set, Daily Bread and a couple of sick b2bs from Odd Mob x OMNOM and VNSSA b2b Nala. Again, Hangout features more than dance music. Up and coming young pop artists like Dominic Fike and Reneé Rapp are also among the second line artists. Both old and new vanguards of hip-hop are represented with Nelly and NLE Choppa on the lineup. If you’re more inclined toward guitar-based rock, Cage the Elephant, A Day to Remember and All Time Low also round out the lineup. Get your tickets to Hangout Festival here. Check out the 2022 after movie to get an idea of what Hangout Festival has to offer. Full lineup below as well. This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Hangout Festival Announces Lineup for 2024 Edition Featuring ODESZA, the Chainsmokers, Alison Wonderland, Dom Dolla and More View the full article

The first couple months of the year are like the offseason for sports. There’s no actual events happening, but there’s all sorts of speculation and waiting for lineups to drop. Although they were early in dropping their Stage 1 lineup, we would be remiss to not mention Sziget Festival taking place in Budapest, Hungary from August 7-12. Featuring Fred Again.., Martin Garrix, Sam Smith and Stormzy as headliners, Sziget is one of the premiere European festivals to visit, not just because of its stellar lineup, which ventures outside the dance music realm, but also because of its magical location on Budapest’s Óbuda Island. Other dance music highlights include Four Tet, Richie Hawtin, Dom Dolla and ARTBAT. For non-EDM fans, two names that stand out on the lineup are former One Direction-er Louis Tomlinson and indie-rock faves Big Thief. Secure your tickets for Sziget here. If you can afford the plane ticket, Sziget is truly one of the best values for any European festival. Check out the after-movie for last year’s edition of Sziget to see what you’re missing out on. Announced lineup is below as well. This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Sziget Festival Drops Phase 1 Lineup For 2024 Edition Featuring Fred Again.., Martin Garrix and Sam Smith View the full article

David Stefanowicz, the accomplished producer behind hypernaut, has seamlessly transitioned through diverse musical genres over the past decade, from indie rock to pop punk, establishing a unique presence in the electronic dance music scene. The genesis of his new single “promise” traces back to a transformative moment inspired by Sammy Virji’s DJ Mag set in August 2023. This encounter led Stefanowicz to delve into UK Garage, Bassline, UK Bass, resulting in a creative fusion within his music. Set at 135BPM and crafted in Ableton, “promise” merges Bass House, Tech House, and UK Garage, showcasing a raw and organic creative process. The track quickly gained acclaim among fellow producers, prompting Stefanowicz to submit “promise” to the 2023 EDC Orlando Discovery Project. Winning the contest, judged by Dillion Francis, marked a breakthrough, affirming hypernaut’s intuitive musical direction and solidifying his dream of performing at EDC Orlando. “promise” is not just a track; it symbolizes hypernaut’s growth, promising innovation, resilience, and an exhilarating future in the electronic dance music realm. Listen below! This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: hypernaut Delivers High Energy Bass House Single “promise” View the full article

Following a milestone sophomore year since the projects 2022 inception, global afro-house collective &friends jumps into the new year with a dynamic collab single with Montreal based producer Del Arte, featuring vocals by Forrest. “Everyday” is a smooth and sultry delivery of poignant piano melodies, soothing vocals from Forrest, alongside a thoughtfully arranged percussive production. Incorporating signature elements of downtempo, amapiano, and organic house, the single is grounding, soulful and contemplative. Igniting a sense of anticipation that sets the stage for a journey of self-discovery, “Everyday” sweeps listeners up in a wave of sonic euphoria. The single’s infectious rhythms create a vibrant, irresistible soundscape that invites listeners to revel in the beauty of the present moment. Brimming with duality, “Everyday” can equally symbolize the difficulties and obstacles that we encounter on a daily basis, and evoke determination to overcome challenges. Sharing on his vocal contribution, Forrest says, “Everyday” came from both a melancholic yet hopeful place. Every day I get tangled in a very social & hectic digital online presence while dualistically striving to excel – working towards a place where I could have a bit more peace, and a bit more balance.” The original production is accompanied by the release of a remix from Morrocco born, Montreal based rising star Lilya Mandre. Having recently signed to &friends inc., the young producer’s style exudes effortless effervescence. Her distinctive flair and emotive energy permeates through her remix of “Everyday” and is sure to continue resonating with listeners as continues her journey with &friends. Most recently, &friends released their full-length remix album celebrating the group’s seminal track “Ode Ireti”. With amplifying global voices, and providing a platform for new and emerging artists as a primary prerogative, the remix album featured 13 remixes from emerging producers around the world, some of whom had never seen their music officially released before. Listen below! This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: &friends and Del Arte Release Mesmerizing Single “Everyday ft. Forrest” View the full article

The pop singer is heading back to the NBC program for the first time in over a decadeView the full article

In the final days of 2023 as people were preparing to welcome in the new year, yet more pirate domains were being redirected or transferred into the hands of the MPA, presumably as part of a settlement agreement. Among them were uhuseries.com, owlserieshd.com, and ahaseries.com, relatively popular streaming platforms targeting the Thai market. We gave the news a brief mention at the time but since MPA/ACE have certain procedures to follow, the official announcement was published yesterday. It reveals that in addition to the above, several other domains were also rendered inoperable including Iamtheme.com, nunghub.com and aplayer.xyz, described by ACE as a back-end domain that hosted a “vast collection of U.S. and international TV shows and movies” estimated to contain around 78,000 titles. ACE Partners With TrueVisions According to ACE, the Uhuseries.com network of sites had been running since 2019, attracting an average of 1.3 million visitors per month, with most traffic originating in Thailand, the United States and the United Kingdom. “Another successful ACE and TrueVisions collaboration has resulted in the shutdown of two of Thailand’s most notorious illegal streaming services,” said ACE anti-piracy chief, Jan van Voorn. Sompan Charumilinda, Executive Vice Chairman of TrueVisions, expressed gratitude for the invaluable support of Thai law enforcement. “We would like to thank the Economic Crime Suppression Division of the Royal Thai Police for their steadfast commitment to protecting intellectual property rights. Thailand can produce and distribute world-class local content, but we must protect content rights if the benefits are to be realized by the creative economy and the country as a whole,” Charumilinda added. Don’t Forget to Mention Malware In the current environment, no anti-piracy press release can be considered complete without an obligatory malware warning and, thankfully, this one didn’t buck the trend. “Piracy sites such as Uhuseries.com and Iamtheme.com put consumers at risk of malware, undermine investment in the Thai content industry, and reduce tax contributions to the local government,” van Voorn added, describing the closures as a “win-win for all.” Despite being all-inclusive, it’s difficult to disagree with that statement. Instant Pirate Site Service ACE says that 27 pirate sites that relied on Iamtheme.com for content and infrastructure are now offline. Given there’s little to suggest that security of operators or users was considered a priority, that might be a good thing. Through ads on various online discussion platforms, people with little relevant experience were encouraged to buy a website template for the equivalent of $225. Once installed, the script would make them a pirate site owner/operator almost instantly. As the image shows, TrueVisions content was available via an API which according to the ads, could be purchased on a subscription basis. The headline price of $225 is therefor less of a bargain than it first appears. However, the most concerning aspect (copyright infringement aside) is the promotion of these scripts to people with little to no relevant experience. A key website selling the scripts offers to install the software on a server for people who don’t know how, but insists that if any changes are made to the script whatsoever, all customer support ends there and then. For someone with no technical skills, that’s a pretty clear invitation to leave everything well alone, including any attempt to apply any security fixes, in the unlikely event any are issued at all. Advertising Eyesore Assuming new pirate site owners aren’t concerned that a third party probably has root access to their server even after installation, it’s time to get the site ready for visitors. The first couple of lines in ads promoting these scripts link two key features; 1) Online movie-watching website script. 2) Responsive Design with VIP membership system. There’s also a section on how to set up advertising to generate more revenue: “Can manage and edit website page details like advertising contact information, member payment notifications, advertising space rates, website information through the web page. There is no need to have knowledge of programming.” Indeed, attempting to change any code means the end of customer support, so having no knowledge is presumably a big plus. However, if all goes to plan with the installation, script buyers could end up with a website looking like the one on the left below. With a more-is-always-better approach towards intrusive, suspect advertising, the finished product on the right shows what can be achieved if site owners are prepared to put in the time and effort. While anything that limits exposure to insecure platforms run by novices should be considered a plus, Thai internet users still appear to have options if they want to launch an insecure template site of their own. Meanwhile, site users in search of the latest movies and TV shows are probably oblivious or at least indifferent to the security situation, despite epilepsy-inducing gambling advertising on the front page telling them everything they need to know. From: TF, for the latest news on copyright battles, piracy and more. View the full article

A member of the Sandwell District collective, Juan Mendez was a prominent force in the Los Angeles techno sceneView the full article

Including concerts with Foo Fighters and a set at Governors Ball Music FestivalView the full article

The post-punk auteur released several beloved albums for Captured Tracks and Sacred BonesView the full article

Emerging electronic pop/rock duo Close To Monday have proven they can do it all, from thrilling four on the floor hits to dystopian, Blade-runner esque tracks that seem to melt your mind in the most beautiful way. Now, they’re back with a new single “First Class” that once again explores a more cinematic approach with tones reminiscent of New Order and Ladytron. The composition explores the theme of a man ensnared in his ambition and thirst for material success, ultimately transforming into a metaphorical monster trapped in the gilded confines of first-class luxury on an airplane. The music pays a perfect compliment, as swirling melodies intertwined with Ann’s mesmerizing vocals take the listener into the atmosphere of mystery and intrigue. The lyrics unravel the tale of a hero entangled in the snares of his own ambitions, with complex, somewhat eerie synth arrangements amplifying the emotional twists and tragic facets of the character. Each note and melody serves as a poignant moment in the unfolding narrative, intentionally placed there by Close to Monday. Promising a new single each month, we can count on hearing plenty more from them this year. For now, check out the single below! This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Close To Monday Deliver Gripping New Single “First Class” View the full article

Stream new releases from Sleater-Kinney, Green Day, Mary Halvorson, Ana Tijoux, Donato Dozzy, Cowboy Sadness, Packs, and Bolts of MelodyView the full article

In recent years, Hollywood has played close attention to major pirate sites and services with connections to Vietnam. Representing rightsholders, MPA and ACE visited Vietnam last year to discuss piracy-related challenges with local authorities. The focus on Vietnam resulted in some progress. Anti-piracy coalition ACE previously shut down popular video piracy library 2Embed following negotiations with its Hanoi-based operator. Anime piracy giant Zoro.to fell too, although that one continues under new branding, supposedly with a fresh team of operators. It’s clear, however, that Vietnam has Hollywood’s full attention. The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) is aware of the challenges too, as made clear in the most recent Special 301 Report. “In particular, online piracy, including the use of illicit streaming devices and associated piracy applications to access unauthorized audiovisual content, remains a significant concern,” USTR wrote. Vietnam’s Blocking Efforts While some believe that Vietnam’s copyright enforcement arsenal is below par, the country does have a weapon the U.S. lacks. Site blocking is commonplace and widespread in the south-Asian country. The Vietnamese authorities are actively ordering site-blocking measures of varying degrees. Best known, perhaps, is the government’s crackdown on gambling sites, which are deemed illegal in the country. More recently, however, sites have also been blocked for copyright infringement. A few months ago we highlighted that 1,000 domains were blocked for this reason in just 12 months. Interestingly, many of the larger movie and TV show streaming sites escaped this early wave. Blocking efforts mostly targeted live sports streaming sites, while other categories were left untouched. At least, for the time being. More Pirate Site Blockades Earlier this month, the Vietnamese authorities, in ‘coordination’ with ISPs, appear to have broadened their scope. There are reports of multiple torrent sites being blocked now, which TorrentFreak confirmed with a local resident. Names that are mentioned include anime site NYAA.si, torrent indexers TorrentGalaxy and 1337x, as well as the game release site FitGirl-Repacks. While results may vary between ISPs, our information suggests that a blocking notification isn’t always shown. Sites simply become unreachable, with the DNS for some pointing to 127.0.0.1; effectively null routing the connection attempt. There is no mention of these new blocking efforts in local media that we’re aware of. However, several people are discussing these and other problems on the Vietnamese forum VOZ. “Can anyone download on Fitgirl without having to turn on VPN? Even when I get the 1337x link, it won’t let me download it, it’s completely blocked,” one user writes, with others confirming the problem. In other threads, similar blocking problems are discussed by VOZ users, all fairly recently. Recognized Threat To find out more, we reached out to Vietnam’s Ministry of Information and Communication, requesting more details on this apparent new blocking wave. Unfortunately, however, we didn’t hear back. Jan van Voorn, head of the anti-piracy group ACE, has experience with Vietnam and informs us that the authorities have blocked quite a few sites over the past several months. Van Voorn further notes that ISPs have a commercial interest in blocking pirate sites and calls on the government to tackle local piracy syndicates “Content is becoming an important business model for the major ISPs in Vietnam. From our numerous meetings with them, it is apparent that they recognize the need to protect that content,” Van Voorn tells us. “It is hoped that the Vietnamese government will also recognize the need to protect both local and international content rather than allow Vietnamese piracy syndicates to enrich themselves from this illegal act.” These syndicates would include Fmovies, according to ACE’s definitions. Interestingly, however, that popular movie streaming site isn’t blocked by Vietnamese ISPs, according to our source. Transparency and Overblocking Unfortunately, there’s not much transparency around the current pirate site blocking efforts in Vietnam. This makes it hard to get confirmation or provide an overview of all the sites that are blocked. The lack of transparency also makes it hard for the public at large to know what’s going on. If a site is inaccessible, without a blocking notice, it remains guesswork whether it’s downtime, technical problems, or an ISP blockade. Needless to say, this also makes it harder to spot overblocking incidents. For the gambling-related blocks, blocking is easier to spot. Visitors will see a banner, such as the one that’s shown below, which includes the following warning. “Participating in gambling is a violation of the law. […] The police will save this access log for collection and processing! All information is sent to the police for investigation.” This is a stark warning that should make prospective gamblers rethink their options. And not just gamblers either. Zooming in on the banner above shows that visitors to the popular GameFAQs website are blocked too. We would like to say that targeting GameFAQs can be classified as overblocking but, then again, that’s a gamble. — Flag image credit. From: TF, for the latest news on copyright battles, piracy and more. View the full article

The first collaboration from the two Atlanta rappersView the full article

The Minneapolis punk eccentrics return with their first full-length in six yearsView the full article

Cassandra, Day’s third album, is due out sometime in the springView the full article

The Chemical Brothers have been doing it for almost thirty years, however, their music remains as innovative today as it was in the 90s. Not only did they just release their 10th studio album, they’re still a major draw on the festival circuit as well. Now, one of the legendary electronic duo’s more recent releases gets a fresh remix from a house music veteran. UK House maestro Chris Lake has just released his blistering new remix of “No Reason.” Taking the funk and rhythm of the original as well as the iconic bassline, Chris Lake takes a retro sounding track onto the modern dancefloor. The Chemical Brothers original rendition is a wonderful track, but the Chris Lake remix really makes it feel like a modern dancefloor heater. The Chris Lake remix of the Chemical Brothers’ “No Reason” is out now on Universal. This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Chris Lake Drops Incredible Remix of the Chemical Brothers’ “No Reason” View the full article

ALOK, one of the most acclaimed international DJs on the planet, is kicking off 2024 with a massive new collaboration with Bebe Rexha, “Deep in Your Love.” Featuring an incredible throwback sound, combined with Rexha’s iconic vocals, “Deep in Your Love” is a track that is sure to ignite dance floors all year long. Featuring an iconic piano sample, “Deep in Your Love” actually follows the same formula as Bebe Rexha’s most recent collabs with David Guetta, “Blue (I’m Good)” and “One in a Million.” Rexha’s vocals soar over an instantly recognizable dance music track. ALOK seamlessly manages to connect old and new sounds on this one with modern, pulsating bassline laid over ethereal piano notes. “Since meeting Bebe at a show in Romania, it’s been a pleasure working with her on ‘Deep In Your Love’ both online and while she was in Brazil.” ALOK says. “I can’t wait for everyone to hear this danceable, energetic new single and to play it live on dancefloors around the world as we bring in the Spring and Summer seasons!” “Deep In Your Love” is out now on ALOK’s B1 label. Check out his massive performance at Tomorrowland Brasil as well. This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: ALOK and Bebe Rexha Team Up for Catchy New Single “Deep In Your Love” View the full article

The singer shared a brief snippet on Instagram alongside a caption tagging country producer Luke LairdView the full article

STMPD RCRDS is starting off 2024 with another brilliant release from Eleganto, “Make Me Feel”. This time the Spanish producer teams up with Myke Tyler for an emotionally affecting and truly beautiful track. Myke Tyler, a former football player, initially reached out to Eleganto by DM’ing him on IG. The tracks powerful lyrics reflect Tyler’s battle with cancer. Clearly, this was a perfect pairing as Eleganto’s emotional synths at the drop lay the groundwork for what is just a great track that you can listen to over and over. The synths feel modern, but, combined with the vocals and bassline, really take you back to a certain 2013 frame of mind. Boxy, but melodic piano keys building toward a euphoric finish. “The creative process was very straightforward,” Eleganto says. “We exchanged ideas via WhatsApp and instagram, he sent me the vocals and I worked on the instrumental around it. Working with Myke was very inspiring for me also. He is the nicest person ever, we need more of that great energy in the world.’’ “Make Me Feel” is out now on STMPD. Check out this live stream of his from a few months back too. This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Eleganto Drops Emotional New Single “Make Me Feel” with Myke Tyler View the full article

Oliver Heldens is starting off 2024 by heading back to his roots. The Dutch superstar producer has just teamed up with young American up-and-comer Ian Asher to re-imagine Sérgio Mendes’ iconic 1966 worldwide hit, “Mas Que Nada.” In fact, it was Asher who first posted an edit of the original track and went viral. However, the final version of the track is very reminiscent of some of Oliver’s early tracks like Koala and Gecko. The bass, synths and tempo are unmistakably Oliver. “I’ve always loved the vocals of the timeless ‘Mas Que Nada,’ and over the years, I must’ve played it in hundreds of my DJ sets in several mashups/remixes, which always got great reactions from the crowds,” Oliver Heldens says. “Last year I really liked what Ian did in his initial viral sound with the stuttering/gated vocal drop, so when he approached me to collaborate on it and finish it together, I had no doubts at all! I’m glad I could do my thing with it by adding a funky, distinctive melodic bassline while staying true to Ian’s initial idea, keeping the main focus on the stuttered ‘Mas Que Nada’ vocal. It’s been a pleasure working with Ian, and it’s such an honor to get the approval of the legendary Sergio Mendes!” “It was fascinating to see the incredible reaction to Ian’s initial sampling of the song.” Sérgio Mendes says. “It’s always flattering when young artists want to reinterpret one of my songs, and I’m eager to see what happens with this release,” said the three-time Grammy Award® winner and Oscar®-nominated songwriter. Ian Asher adds, “I’m so excited to be working with one of my favorite artists Oliver Heldens, and the Brazilian legend Sérgio Mendes to rework his classic ‘Mas Que Nada’! I first posted a snippet of the edit last summer, and when I did, I had no idea that it would become such a viral moment that would be shared around the world… even being heard by Sérgio, the man himself who made the song famous so many years ago. After getting his blessing and working on it with Oliver, I think we made something that’ll be a weapon on the dance floors for many years to come.” Check out Oliver Heldens and Ian Asher’s re-imagining of Sérgio Mendes’ iconic track “Mas Que Nada” out now on Easier Said. Enjoy Oliver’s recent 3-hour set from the Brooklyn Mirage too! This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Oliver Heldens Teams Up with Ian Asher for Awesome New Take on Sérgio Mendes Classic “Mas Que Nada” View the full article

Last summer, UK broadcaster Sky obtained a High Court injunction that requires local ISPs to block pirate IPTV services illegally offering its content. Blocking injunctions aren’t new or unusual but since limited information is made available to the public, anyone interested in the mechanisms involved and whether blocking is working must find out for themselves. We were able to determine the names of at least some of the targeted services, including BunnyStream, Enigma Streams, GenIPTV, CatIPTV, GoTVMix and IPTVMain. A more puzzling aspect, at least initially, relates to the dynamic nature of the injunction which allows Sky to choose when to apply blocking measures and for how long. The judge initially expressed concern that this would diminish the ability of the court to ensure that blocking remains proportional, and that aspects of the order could have an effect on the ISPs required to implement blocking. Unprecedented Blocking Measures The details of the judge’s concerns remain confidential but, since the UK’s other major ISPs didn’t object to the proposals, the injunction was granted. After around five months of live blocking under this injunction, it seems reasonably safe to conclude that the sheer volume of blocking was one of the key concerns. In our report last November, we estimated that perhaps 400 domains/subdomains had already been blocked, but that was a) probably a low estimate and b) no indicator of what’s happening now. As things stand this week, our best estimate is that Sky has blocked and/or is blocking over 4,500 domains/subdomains. By most standards, that is an incredible amount of blocking in such a short space of time. As far as static website blocking goes, nothing has ever come close, not even when new domains start appearing and only dynamic injunctions can handle the job. This certainly doesn’t look like any ordinary job. Ordinary (and less ordinary) Domains While Sky has targeted many domains with an ordinary appearance, such as mainiptv.com, iptvmain.live, main-iptv.com, iptvmain.co.uk, geniptv.world, ky-iptv.com, mag.4k-beast.co, and gotvmix.org, the overwhelming majority are noticeably different. The dynamic injunction targeting the IPTV providers can adapt to new challenges; the domains shown above are an example of a challenge dynamic injunctions need to overcome. As their similarity suggests, these are the product of a DGA – a domain generation algorithm – capable of generating new domains on demand, in this or any other format. Domain generation algorithms are a tool most commonly recognized as a delivery mechanism for malware attacks. Since there’s always a risk that an attack will fail if the target of an attack manages to identify and then block the attackers, the ability to generate hundreds or thousands of new domains provides the attackers with significant mobility. In a IPTV-blocking scenario, any capability to mitigate blocking is obviously a major plus for those being blocked. We ran queries on the domains through a specialist service which identified them as likely generated but reported no malicious activity, at least in respect of security matters such as malware attacks. Purpose of the Domains Investigating these domains is possible to an extent but, since almost all operate from behind Cloudflare in this case, direct methods produce limited and disproportionately time-consuming results. For anti-piracy professionals with resources, technology, and funding on tap, all things are possible with creativity and determination. We were able to independently link some domains to a Middle East hosting provider that has been repeatedly criticized by the Premier League and other rightsholders. In this case, an IP address first led to a company in London, which like its predecessor seems unlikely to last more than a year before reappearing under a new name. Who’s Winning the War? The truthful answer is we simply don’t know, but there are a few things worth noting regardless. Sky seems up for the challenge and although it’s impossible to say if this is having the expected effect, or even having any effect at all, the volume shows determination from Sky and something sadly lacking by other parties in more recent months: accuracy. When blocking at this scale, errors seem almost inevitable. Yet, despite subjecting every domain to at least one type of check, we saw no evidence of any blunders 4,500 domains/subdomains later. For scale, the image below contains just half of the domains blocked by Sky under the current injunction; double the number in the available space appears as an almost solid black square. By adding the colors, the vertical banding of similar domains is easily visible. Finally, after feeding all 4,500+ domains/subdomains to ChatGPT, we asked for a prediction on what series of domains is likely to be generated next, based on existing patterns. A convincing but yet-to-be-proven answer was supplied in about three seconds. Whether it calculated the answer or already ‘knew’ is unknown. After receiving the domains as input, we asked ChatGPT what these domains could be used for. It responded with three options one of which went as follows: Can I use these DNS servers to bypass restrictions? Answer: I cannot assist with that. From: TF, for the latest news on copyright battles, piracy and more. View the full article

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