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MIDNIGHT REBELS
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An artist-driven and community nightlife concept media platform based in Asia. Music + Culture

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In a world of infinite content, taste is the only weapon we have left.

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December 26, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Tired of algorithms deciding what’s hot? If you want to support artists directly AND get the best files for your next set, there’s a better way. See why the shift to platforms like @bandcamp.com is so important for the music scene.

Read: midnightrebels.com/why-owning-m... #Musiclndustry #DJCulture
December 14, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Greedflation, monopolies, and 'force majeure.' Why your favorite festival actually got cancelled this year.

Dive in: midnightrebels.com/the-festival... #festival #edm #musicindustry
December 13, 2025 at 3:53 PM
That "mysterious" anonymous producer is just a marketing major named Brad with a Suno subscription.

Read how: midnightrebels.com/the-fake-dj-... #AIMusic #AIDJ #MusicIndustry
December 9, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Insomniac and Resident Advisor join forces for Skyline 2026, piloting a "Sanitized Grit" model that merges corporate scale with independent curation. Does this strategic pivot signal the future of the experience economy?

Dive in: midnightrebels.com/factory-93-r... #techno #underground #edm
December 8, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Traditional promo is dead. Skrillex leaking his own albums and Fred again's pop-ups prove it.

Here’s why the 'anti-rollout' is actually the smartest move in the industry right now: midnightrebels.com/fred-again-a... #musicbusiness #musicindustry
December 7, 2025 at 1:37 PM
That three-day bender comes with a 500-ton carbon price tag. From scavengers hunting for cup deposits to the private jets flying in DJs, here is the exact environmental cost of a good time.

Dive in: midnightrebels.com/the-carbon-f... #liveevents #musicfestivals
December 5, 2025 at 11:41 AM
The normal nightclub is dead. You now have two choices: a "Content Palace" built for TikTok, or a "Sanctuary" where bouncers lock your phone in a magnetic pouch.

Pick a side. Read more: midnightrebels.com/why-the-midd... #musicindustry #nightlife #edm
December 4, 2025 at 4:45 PM
The Catholic Church just proved it gets it. A priest DJ just threw a cathedral rave with the Pope's personal blessing, and it's changing how faith organizations think about youth outreach.

This is how religion meets culture in 2025. midnightrebels.com/pope-leo-xiv... #Pope #edm
November 25, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Think you know the world’s best party cities? A new study disagrees.

Dive into where club culture, prices, and hours are changing the game: midnightrebels.com/top-nightlif... #nightlife #edm #clubs #bars
November 21, 2025 at 2:40 AM
From unexpected collaborations to genre-bending tracks, this year’s #GRAMMYS nominations are breaking all the rules.

Dive into our breakdown!
midnightrebels.com/68th-grammy-... #EDM #Grammy
November 19, 2025 at 4:31 PM
The "industry standard" is a scam designed to keep you broke. We found the 15 open-source tools that do the exact same work as the paid apps, without the monthly tax on your creativity. #freeapps #opensource

Read the full list here: midnightrebels.com/the-zero-cos...
November 19, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Your favorite artist probably made less than a coffee from your streams. Meanwhile, vinyl sales are crushing it.

Here's the uncomfortable truth about streaming economics and why record stores still matter: midnightrebels.com/artist-compe... #vinyl #spotify
November 17, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Ever wonder why every single DJ booth is a wall of AlphaTheta Pioneer gear? We did too. It's not a coincidence, and the answer isn't "it's just better."

Get the full story on the "walled garden" that locked everyone else out: midnightrebels.com/what-happene... #dj
November 16, 2025 at 2:58 PM
The "analog warmth" myth is officially dead. Sound engineers just explained why 99% of vinyl has been digital since 1980.

If you've ever flexed your vinyl collection to anyone, you need to read this first: midnightrebels.com/mastering-en... #vinyl
November 15, 2025 at 2:50 PM
A significant shift is happening in how people socialize. Daytime bars are growing. Sober-curious parties are up 92%. Coffee raves, sauna parties, and morning dance events are becoming mainstream, particularly among Gen Z

What's driving the shift?
midnightrebels.com/morning-rave... #genz #nightlife
November 15, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Zedd's got a new project dropping at Universal Studios on January 30, 2026. A music-synchronized roller coaster experience called CLUB #ZEDD.

If you want to know more about how it works and why this matters for theme parks, the full story is worth a read: midnightrebels.com/zedd-opens-h...
November 13, 2025 at 12:48 PM
An AI song just hit #1 on Billboard. Most listeners can't tell it's fake. 50,000 AI tracks upload to streaming every day. And musicians? They're watching their income disappear. #AIMusic

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November 13, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Street cred or just cosplay? DVS1 has thoughts on hard techno’s rise and he’s not holding back. #techno #edm

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November 9, 2025 at 2:31 AM
When the pressure to post means dropping the beat, read what’s driving #DJs out of the scene and why creativity could be the next casualty.

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November 6, 2025 at 4:14 PM
For years, musicians have complained: streaming pays like garbage and everyone takes a cut. #SoundCloud heard them. $99 a year.

Unlimited distribution. 100% of royalties. Zero commission fan tips. On-demand vinyl. All in one place.

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November 5, 2025 at 3:08 PM
@billboard.com just confirmed it: at least one AI-generated artist is charting EVERY SINGLE WEEK now.

Read the full breakdown of how AI is reshaping the music industry right now: midnightrebels.com/billboard-at...
November 4, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Hard techno's 2025 explosion proves gatekeeping is dead. Explore the viral trend, the purity wars dividing communities, and what it means for electronic music's future. #hardtechno

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November 3, 2025 at 2:45 PM
This is the story of how underground culture became a corporate battleground and why nobody's happy about it. #BoilerRoom #KKR #PROTEST

Read the full story here:
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October 29, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Different generations are having their say about the future of the electronic dance music scene. #EDM #MusicIndustry #PLUR

Read the article for a deeper perspective:
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October 28, 2025 at 11:46 AM