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Avicii’s First Email as a Producer Resurfaces – You Won’t Believe What He Said!

Before Tim Bergling became the global icon Avicii, he was just another aspiring producer trying to get his music heard. A recently resurfaced email from 2007 reveals a young Tim reaching out to a house music blogger, sharing his early productions under the name “Avicii.” His humility, passion, and eagerness to connect with the community shine through in the message.

Avicii’s First Email as a Producer Resurfaces – You Won’t Believe What He Said!

This email offers a rare glimpse into Avicii’s early journey—before the fame, the sold-out shows, and the worldwide recognition. He was just a teenager in Sweden, experimenting with sounds, looking for feedback, and trying to make a name for himself. Stories like these serve as a reminder that even the biggest stars start somewhere, and persistence, along with talent, plays a crucial role in making it big.

 

Unfortunately, many of the tracks Tim shared through SpeedyShare links have been lost to time, including the sought-after song “Chainsaw.” Fans continue to search for these early Avicii gems, hoping to recover a piece of history. His story inspires countless producers today to keep pushing, stay humble, and never stop creating.

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Techno Takes Over History: You Won't Believe Where ARGY Just Performed.

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Electronic music collided with profound history on October 2 when Greek producer ARGY staged his audiovisual concept, NEWORLD, at the iconic Independence Palace in Ho Chi Minh City.

Serving as NEWORLD’s sole Southeast Asian tour stop, the landmark event—organized by Dance with ELAN—featured Drumcode founder Adam Beyer and DJ-vocalist Alex Mills.

Techno Takes Over History: You Won't Believe Where ARGY Just Performed.

Also known as Reunification Palace, the historic site is famously intertwined with the end of the Vietnam War in 1975.

Transforming the landmark into a dynamic canvas, the production utilized custom 3D projection mapping across the palace facade, integrating modern visuals with historical architecture.

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Beatport Secures Massive New Funding: What Does It Mean for Your Tracks?

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Beatport has locked in fresh financing led by private investment firm Square Nine Capital to accelerate its next growth phase.

Announced on September 30, the strategic deal refinances an existing credit facility while injecting new capital to expand its suite of products, streaming services, and artist tools.

The funding arrives shortly after Matt Gralen took over as CEO from Robb McDaniels, who oversaw a massive run where annual revenues quadrupled and users crossed the one-million mark. Moving far beyond digital downloads, Beatport is fortifying its ecosystem across production, streaming, and artist services for dance music creators worldwide.

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Six-Time Champion! David Guetta Just Shattered the Ultimate DJ Mag Record.

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David Guetta has made history by securing the No. 1 spot in the DJ Mag Top 100 DJs poll for an unprecedented sixth time, officially becoming the most decorated DJ in the poll’s history.

Announced live from [UNVRS] in Ibiza, the win caps a monumental run featuring 240,000 tickets sold across three sold-out Stade de France shows, over five billion streams, and a record 22 US Dance Airplay No. 1s.

The night also celebrated genre leaders, including Charlotte de Witte (No. 1 Techno), Armin van Buuren (No. 1 Trance), and Anyma surging to No. 3, while raising £120,000 for the Bridges for Music Academy.

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Why Industrial Techno Icon Boys Noize Is the Perfect Match for Halsey’s Dark Vision.

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Techno luminary Boys Noize (Alex Ridha) is stepping behind the screen once again to score Replacer, an upcoming psychosexual horror film starring pop superstar Halsey.

Marking Halsey’s first leading cinematic role, the movie follows a stranded, troubled DJ named Proxy who gets sucked into the orbit of an alluring circle running an underground Montreal radio station.

When a sinister, mysterious signal from beneath the subway corrupts their transmissions, it unleashes a harrowing transformation.

With Avan Jogia directing, Lilly Wachowski executive producing, and Ridha’s abrasive industrial techno pedigree behind the sound design, Replacer promises a gritty, club-fueled descent into psychological dread.

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