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The MUZ-TV 2026 “Movement” Awards will take place on June 6 at Live Arena: performers, hosts, nominees, the show concept and the main intrigues of the ceremony.

On June 6, 2026, Live Arena will host the 21st ceremony of the national music award “MUZ-TV 2026. Movement”. This year, the organizers are focusing not only on the presentation of the awards, but also on a large-scale visual show: innovative technologies, bold directing concepts, special effects and a transforming stage space have all been announced, designed to immerse the audience in an atmosphere of…

The disruption of Ye’s European tour, concert cancellations in Poland, Italy and other countries, the scandal surrounding the artist, and a record-breaking show in Turkey with 118,000 spectators.

American rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, found himself at the center of one of the biggest music scandals of early summer 2026. The European leg of his world tour faced a series of bans, postponements and cancellations linked to his previous antisemitic remarks and use of Nazi symbolism. Yet after a string of setbacks across Europe, the artist unexpectedly turned his Istanbul concert into a massive…

Metallica drew around 94,000 fans to Berlin’s Olympic Stadium and set a new attendance record for the venue.

On May 30, 2026, Metallica drew around 94,000 fans to Berlin’s Olympic Stadium. The concert became the largest show in the venue’s history and, according to German media reports, one of the biggest rock events ever staged in Germany. American heavy music titans Metallica once again proved that, more than four decades into their career, they remain not merely a cult band, but a true global stadium force.…

Meet the major Minatrix.FM update! A new Android app with social networking features and calls, a smart track recommendation algorithm, and BPM currency rewards for your activity.

Minatrix.FM continues to grow as a music platform for listeners, DJs, artists, and everyone who lives and breathes music. We have completely rebuilt and updated the Android app, improved the social features, added new communication tools, and enhanced the track recommendation algorithms on the website. Minatrix.FM is now much more than just an app for listening to music. It is a full-featured music community where…

Detailed overview of Eurovision 2026: how the contest took place in Vienna, why Bulgaria’s DARA won, how many points Bangaranga scored and what made the final memorable.

Eurovision 2026 became one of the most symbolic editions of the contest in recent years. The 70th anniversary Eurovision Song Contest took place in Vienna, at the Wiener Stadthalle, where the Grand Final was held on May 16. For the Austrian capital, this was already the third Eurovision after the contests of 1967 and 2015, with ORF serving as the host broadcaster. The three live shows were hosted by Victoria…

Amen Break is a legendary drum sample from 1969 that became the foundation of hip-hop, jungle, and drum & bass, and the most sampled break in music history.

Amen Break is a drum break from the composition “Amen, Brother” by The Winstons, recorded in 1969. Within this track lies a short drum solo lasting approximately 5.2 seconds, performed by drummer Gregory Coleman. From a music history perspective, this is one of the most paradoxical phenomena ever: a fragment of a secondary soul composition became a foundational building block of hip-hop, jungle, drum…

The first wave of AI actresses is already transforming Hollywood. How virtual stars, neural networks, and digital avatars are reshaping cinema, actors, the Oscars, and the future of the entertainment industry.

On May 6, debate over the future of the film industry erupted once again across the media landscape. The reason was Tilly Norwood — a fully AI-generated “actress” whom her creators are already calling the next future star of Hollywood. Some see the project as a technological breakthrough, while others view it as a threat to the acting profession and even to the very concept of art itself. Who Is…

Eurovision 2026 in Vienna: all the details about the anniversary contest, bookmakers’ favorites, Ukraine at Eurovision, country boycotts, scandals, participants, and the biggest intrigues of the show.

With just days left before Eurovision 2026 begins, it already feels like the entire continent is talking about it. And at this point, it’s about far more than just music. The 70th edition of Eurovision arrives surrounded by controversy, drama, political tensions, returning countries, boycotts, and — somewhat surprisingly — massive public interest. Social media is exploding with discussions,…

Timed comments on Minatrix.FM — a new feature for discussing music. Highlight moments in a track, share emotions, break down mixes, and get precise feedback.

A new update has arrived on Minatrix.FM, making communication around music more intuitive and engaging than ever. You can now leave comments tied to specific moments in a track. In other words, every message can be “attached” to an exact point in the composition. How it works When you write a comment, the system can automatically capture the current playback position. As a result: the comment…

Big Room House is one of the defining genres of EDM, shaping the festival culture of the 2010s. Discover its history, track structure, key artists, and how the genre is evolving today.

Big Room House is one of the most recognizable and controversial genres in the modern electronic music scene. It became a symbol of the era of massive festivals, huge crowds, and instantly recognizable drops that make thousands of people explode in unison. But behind its apparent simplicity lies carefully engineered sound design and an entire cultural chapter of EDM. What is Big Room House Big Room House is a…

Add your social media to your Minatrix.FM profile, get a single link-in-bio with a QR code, and earn through the affiliate program. Easily share and promote your music.

We continue to develop the platform and make it more convenient for artists, DJs, and anyone building their audience. Now, in the Minatrix.FM dashboard, a new feature is available — you can add links to your social networks and online platforms. But this is more than just a list of links... What’s new? Now your social networks: Are displayed on your profile page — listeners can instantly see…

Minatrix Legal Update: New Terms of Use, Data Protection (GDPR), and Enhanced Copyright and DMCA Compliance

The Minatrix team announces an update to the platform’s legal documents. The changes are aimed at increasing transparency of the Service, enhancing user protection, and ensuring compliance with international standards of the digital industry. The update affects key sections governing the use of the platform, data processing, and interaction with rights holders. What has changed? User Agreement The…

How to Become a Popular DJ in 2026: Promotion, Social Media, Music, Branding, and Monetization. A Complete Guide for Beginners and Advanced Artists

If you strip away the romance, popularity in electronic music has long stopped being accidental. It’s no longer a story about “being in the right club at the right time.” Today, a DJ career is built almost like a startup — with a product, a strategy, positioning, and constant work on capturing and удержing audience attention. At the same time, competition has multiplied: digital platforms…

Leaked Carl Cox rider: real or fake? A breakdown of a top DJ’s demands, backstage insights, and real artist conditions. Read and join the discussion.

In the 2010s, the electronic music industry saw widespread circulation of the so-called “Carl Cox rider” — a document that allegedly outlined the artist’s requirements for event organizers. It quickly went viral: discussed on forums, shared among promoters, and published on niche websites. But one key question still remains: is this a real document or a well-crafted hoax? How top…

Why did Afro House grow by 778% while Hard Techno became mainstream in 2026? Trend analysis, track selection, and tips for producers.

While theorists continued to debate the “death of genres” and the blurring of musical boundaries, the electronic music industry in 2026 made a sharp—and in many ways unexpected—turn. We are witnessing a rare paradox for the modern scene: two diametrically opposed directions have simultaneously secured their place at the top of streaming charts, Beatport categories, and major festival lineups.…