Famed disco imprint Salsoul Records has accused Moby of copyright infringement in a lawsuit filed in California. The label known for releasing classic music by Loleatta Holloway, Claudja Barry and Jocelyn Brown in its heyday alleges that Moby used samples of First Choice’s “Let No Man Put Asunder” from First Choice in two songs, “Next is the E” and “Thousand.” According to The Hollywood Reporter, Moby, Sony/ATV Music Publishing, Warner Music Group and Knitting Factory Records have all been named in the lawsuit. Salsoul is seeking damages of up to $150,000 for each allegedly willful infringement plus profits and attorneys’ fees. Moby has not commented publicly about the label’s claim. In related news, Salsoul recently lost a lawsuit against Madonna, alleging her smash single “Vogue” samples a composition called “Love Break” released by the label in 1976. Looks like Salsoul likes to keep their lawyers busy.
Swedish DJ/producer Avicii is living large in Los Angeles. According to Curbed, the 24-year-old bought a 7,000-square-foot mansion with an open floor plan for an estimated $15.5 million. His stylish abode sports five bedrooms, seven bathrooms, a 75-foot-long lap pool, home theatre (of course), walk-in closets, tons of modern amenities and majestic views of the surrounding Hollywood Hills. If you’re thinking about popping by to pay him a visit, a security system using fingerprint recognition technology will politely send you on your way.
Avicii isn’t the only DJ star in Los Angeles with a killer house. In 2011, Moby relocated from New York City to a mansion in the Hollywood Hills. According to the New York Times, Moby paid just under $4 million for the house adding another $2 million into a major restoration project. Last year, Scottish DJ/producer/singer also moved into the Hollywood Hills, buying a four-bedroom, seven-bath mansion. It’s definitely time for MTV to bring back Cribs, only focusing on baller DJ homes.
Los Angeles event promotion company Insomniac have unveiled the artist lineup for the third annual Electric Daisy Carival, New York, taking place Memorial Day Weekend (May 24-25, 2014) at MetLife Stadium in Queens, NY. The lineup (below) seems to feature something for everyone: emerging and big-name EDM and electro acts (Afrojack, Cash Cash, Calvin Harris), house and techno legends (Carl Cox, John Digweed, Green Velvet) and stalwarts from the world of bass (Kastle, Starkey). In addition to presenting a massive lineup of artists on the two-day shindig, EDC NY will feature fireworks displays, carnival rides, art installations and more.
Obligatory press release gush from Insomniac CEO and Founder Pasquale Rotella: “We’re really excited to return to MetLife Stadium for the third annual EDC New York. Everything from the stage production to the theatrical costumes will be bigger and better. I am so inspired by the energy and passion of the fans and I want to give them an experience that matches their enthusiasm.”
General admission tickets are currently priced at $199 with VIP for those 21 and over at $299 before service fees. Check EDC’s website for ticket information.
Artist Lineup for Electric Daisy Carnival, New York
2manydjs
3lau
Adam Beyer
Adventure Club
Afrojack
Alex Metric
Alvaro
Apster
Araabmuzik
Art Department
Baggi Begovic
Bassjackers
Bassnectar
Blasterjaxx
Borgore
Boys Noize
Cash Cash
Calvin Harris
Carl Cox & Friends
Cedric Gervais
Claude Vonstroke
Damian Lazarus
Dannic
Danny Daze
Destructo
DJ Eddie Alvarez
DJ Snake
Dusky
Dwayne
Francesca Lombardo
French Fries
Green Velvet
GTA
Hard Arena
Hardwell
Headhunterz
John Digweed
Just Be (Bushwacka!)
Kastle
Kill Frenzy
Krewella
Loco Dice
Mano Le Tough
Martin Garrix
Mercer
Michael Gracioppo
MK
New World Punx
Oliver
Quintino
R3hab
Rudimental Live
Sander Van Doorn
Skream
Starkey
Steve Angello
Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano
Tale Of Us
Tiësto
Tommy Trash
UMEK
Ummet Ozcan
Yellow Claw
Bob Moog, who founded Moog Music in 1953 and invented the famed Moog synthesizer, was a visionary who helped pioneer electronic music. After his death in 2005, The Bob Moog Foundation (BMF) continues to champion his legacy. The organization has announced that it has added a selection of gear to its archive: several rare prototypes, including one of the few Moog Apollo Synthesizers in the world (the Apollo became the prototype for the Polymoog), the Moog Liberation, Moog Drum Controller, Moog Sequencer, Moog Song Producer, Moog Feedback Suppressor; as well as production models of the Minutemoog, and a Moog Vocoder. Also added to the archives are more than 1,000 schematic drawings dating from 1965 through 1985.
These latest additions to the Foundation’s collection of historic documents and musical instruments come on the heels of the permanent loan of vintage instruments by the Music Department of University of North Carolina at Greensboro in December 2013.
“These instruments and drawings join our growing collection of treasures that also includes Roger Powell’s custom keyboard controller, designed by Bob; a duophonic Minimoog; and two vintage theremins,” said Michelle Moog-Koussa, executive director of the Bob Moog Foundation and daughter of the late inventor. “We’re thrilled with the ongoing interest our archives are generating from organizations and individuals.”
To date, over 400 of the more than 1,000 documents received in this latest contribution have already been inventoried and entered into a searchable database.
Moog-Koussa says the Foundation will be adding more items to its archive and establishing an improved process in the coming year. “We will soon begin the most detailed and formalized part of the archiving process – cataloging. It takes time to do it right, but these materials are too significant not to do it right.”
