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Ozzy Osbourne’s widow, Sharon Osbourne, has revealed details about the final months of the legendary rock musician’s life and his greatest wish, which he managed to fulfill shortly before his death.

According to Sharon, the artist's condition was deteriorating rapidly. Six months before his passing, Osbourne developed sepsis—a complication that severely compromised his already fragile health. Medics warned the family that any physical strain could prove fatal. However, the musician made a choice that ultimately served as his final creative manifesto. Despite the risks, the legendary Black Sabbath…

Stars are stranded in Dubai due to attacks from Iran: LOBODA and MamaRika, along with international celebrities, report explosions and flight cancellations.

Dubai is facing a tense situation: amid the escalation of the Middle East conflict and missile strikes from Iran, airspace in the region was temporarily closed. International flights have been cancelled or postponed, leaving hundreds of tourists stranded in the UAE, including well-known artists and media personalities. Svetlana Loboda sheltered in an underground parking lot The Ukrainian singer LOBODA was in Dubai…

David Guetta and Jessica Ledon announce the birth of their daughter Skyler. Discover more details about the DJ’s family and listen to music online in high quality on Minatrix.FM.

World-renowned DJ and producer David Guetta is once again celebrating a new addition to his family. The musician and his partner, model Jessica Ledon, have welcomed their second child together. The couple officially announced the news on February 26, 2026, introducing their newborn daughter to the world under the name Skyler. The joyful событие remained a closely guarded secret for months, as the couple kept the…

Music from DJs and artists participating in the ranking of Minatrix.FM is now played on partner platforms and receives priority in recommendations of the Android app — more listeners, more opportunities for promotion.

We continue to develop the ecosystem for promoting electronic music and supporting DJs who participate in our ranking and upload tracks to the platform. Now their music will be not only available on :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}, but also: Be played on partner music sites — expanding the audience and increasing reach. Tracks from ranking participants will automatically enter rotation on partner…

The Prodigy reissue the iconic single Firestarter on vinyl for its 30th anniversary. The updated edition features remixes, exclusive artwork, and a major UK and Ireland tour in 2026.

British rave icons The Prodigy have announced a special anniversary vinyl reissue of their seminal single Firestarter. The release marks the 30th anniversary of the track, originally issued on March 18, 1996, and widely regarded as one of the most influential electronic hits of the decade. The official release date for the new edition is set for March 13, 2026, almost exactly three decades after its debut. The…

Crunk is an energetic subgenre of Southern hip-hop from Atlanta: its origins, key artists, distinctive sound, and influence on modern music.

Crunk is a subgenre of hip-hop that emerged in the Southern United States in the late 1990s. It is known for its aggressive energy, simple yet powerful beats, and shouted, chant-like vocal performances. Crunk was created as music for clubs and parties, designed to provoke a physical reaction from listeners — dancing, shouting, and movement. The name of the genre comes from the slang word crunk, a blend of…

History of the legendary Winamp player: from the era of MP3 and custom skins to the WACUP project. Why did the philosophy of control triumph over algorithms?

In the history of digital music, few programs became not just utilities but cultural phenomena. Winamp is exactly such a case. In the 2000s, it was almost a must-have application on every new Windows PC. It was installed right after video card drivers — alongside the browser and archive utility. Today, streaming — from Spotify to Plexamp and Minatrix.FM — defines a new standard of music…

Discover the details of the Eurovision 2026 selections in Vienna. Dora-2026 results, the victory of the group LELEK with the song Andromeda, and the Ukrainian project LELÉKA with the track Ridnym. An amazing coincidence of names and symbolism.

Preparations for Eurovision 2026 are gradually entering an active phase: national selections are forming the line-up of participants for the contest, which will take place in the Austrian city of Vienna. One of the most discussed storylines has been the symbolic parallel between the representatives of Ukraine and Croatia — projects with almost identical stage names LELÉKA and LELEK. Croatia selects…

Learn how to build a DJ set structure, work with the room’s energy, and curate music beyond templates. Secrets of harmonic mixing, scene ethics, and dancefloor-reading tips in a detailed guide.

A DJ set is not a collection of successful tracks and not a display of technical skills. It is a controlled process in which music, space, and people merge into a single flow. The mistake many DJs make is starting with the equipment, even though everything begins much earlier — with mindset and taste. Let’s break a set down as architecture: from the foundation to the final touch. 1. Preparation and…

Ukraine has chosen its representative for Eurovision 2026. It is LELÉKA — an artist who unites Berlin jazz with the Ukrainian soul. We trace the singer’s journey from Pershotravensk to victory in the National Selection.

On 7 February 2026, Ukrainian artist LELÉKA achieved a confident and symbolic victory in the National Selection, earning the right to represent Ukraine at Eurovision 2026, which will take place in Vienna, Austria. Her performance with the song “Ridnym” received the maximum possible support — 10 points from the jury and 10 points from the audience — making the result unanimous and…

Hardstyle is one of the hardest genres of electronic music. History, subgenres, iconic artists, and festivals. Everything you need to know.

Hardstyle is one of the most powerful and emotionally charged genres of electronic dance music, combining the aggression of hardcore, the structure of techno, and the epic nature of trance melodies. It emerged in the early 2000s in the Netherlands and, over two decades, evolved into a global movement with its own culture, festivals, and a fiercely loyal audience. Today, hardstyle is no longer just a club genre, but…

Discover the story behind the Minatrix brand: from the development of the AdminStation CMS in 2005 to the creation of an independent media platform and Minatrix.FM radio. A journey through domains, meanings, and technologies.

Strong brands are rarely born from pure calculation. More often, they emerge from experience, intuition, and a precise sense of meaning. They cannot be assembled using a checklist — they either align with the creator’s internal logic, or they don’t survive for long. The story of Minatrix is exactly like that. It is not a legend invented for marketing purposes, but a sequence of decisions that, over…

Learn how to set up a home studio without unnecessary expenses and get your track into rotation. A step-by-step guide for musicians: choosing a DAW, promotion, and getting featured on Minatrix.FM.

Just ten to fifteen years ago, the path into music looked almost mythical: a professional studio, a producer, a label, and the so-called “right people.” Today, reality has changed, and music has become far more accessible. A track written late at night in a bedroom on a laptop can, within a month, end up in playlists, blogs, and even on the radio. Not because of “luck,” but because the…

Radio Record — the history of Russia’s first dance FM radio station: launched in 1995, EDM and Dance CHR format, BPM evolution, Pirate Station and Trancemission festivals, return to Moscow, and its role in the country’s electronic culture.

Radio Record is a Russian federal radio station focused on dance and modern popular music, with its broadcast center located in Saint Petersburg. On air since 1995, it is now the country’s largest dance radio network, combining FM broadcasting, more than 100 proprietary internet channels, a festival division, a record label, and a booking structure. The station’s core musical format is Dance CHR and…

Suno AI — a neural network for music generation. An expert analysis: how musicians can work with it, common mistakes, legal nuances, and the future of AI in music.

Suno is one of the most talked-about music AI tools of recent years. It’s often described as “a neural network that writes songs,” but that’s an oversimplification. In practice, Suno is neither a composer nor an artist — it’s an idea accelerator that can become either a powerful creative ally or a subtle trap for musicians. This article is neither a promotional review nor a…