DIGITAL MEDIA ENTERPRISE RIVER BEATS LAUNCHES RIVER BEATS TV, THE FIRST ELECTRONIC-MUSIC FOCUSED, DIRECT-TO-FAN LIVE MUSIC STREAMING PLATFORM

RIVER BEATS TV IS AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD ON IOS, ANDROID, ROKU, APPLE TV, ANDROID TV, AND AMAZON FIRE

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The platform launches with an extensive library of on-demand, archival content, including sets from Wreckno, Late Night Radio, Jantsen, Ravenscoon, Artifakts, Adam Deitch (drummer for Lettuce/Break Science), and Michal Menert 

River Beats TV unveils its forthcoming streaming partnership with Colorado’s Sonic Bloom Festival

“River Beats TV provides alternative avenues for extending the value of any artist's live experience, allowing both present and absent fans to witness the music in real-time, on demand. Our vision is to offer artists, creators, and live events a platform that expands their audience reach and grants them control over monetizing their creative content. With River Beats TV, we empower every fan by putting the power of on-demand live concerts in the palm of their hands.” - Sean Schmidt, co-founder of River Beats TV

Since launching in 2016 as a New Orleans-based entertainment and event enterprise, River Beats Digital Group has evolved into an electronic music digital media titan boasting more than two million unique website visitors per year, 200,000 social media followers across platforms, and an impressive roster of events across the United States.

When the pandemic halted the concert industry in 2020, River Beats Digital Group launched multiple livestream fundraisers to support independent venues and musicians. Notable fundraisers included the three-day BAS3 CAMP, which raised money for Denver’s historic Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom and showcased performances by 35 artists from around the globe. Over the span of 10 months, River Beats hosted more than 400 hours of livestreams and raised $150,000 while paving a new path for digital events in the dance music space.

These streaming success stories sparked the idea for River Beats TV, which founders Ben Dills and Sean Schmidt are launching as the first electronic music-focused, direct-to-fan live-music distribution platform and mobile app.

River Beats TV provides electronic music fans with virtual access to concerts from anywhere in the world, offering a combination of livestreams and on-demand archival content.  The platform offers subscriptions for $9.99 per month or $99 annually, as well as pay-per-view starting at $12.99, and rental and purchase options ranging from $5.99 to $9.99. River Beats TV transports viewers from their living rooms to the dance floor by using high-fidelity audio and video gear (including 4k & 6k cameras) to produce broadcast-level content.

River Beats TV boasts an extensive streaming schedule, kicking off with Colorado’s celebrated Sonic Bloom Festival, as well as River Beats’ own rooftop pool party event series THE DEEP.  Taking place at the X Denver and offering sprawling views of the city’s landscape, THE DEEP will welcome headliners including Ardalan, Goldfish, Chet Porter, Marvel Years, Max Styler, VCTRE, and il:lo. 

In addition to the upcoming wave of THE DEEP events, fans will also be able to watch archival sets from acts like Late Night Radio, Wreckno, Jantsen, Ravenscoon, Artifakts, Adam Deitch, Michal Menert, Motifv, DRRTYWULVZ, THE WIDDLER, BUKU, Freddy Todd, and more.

River Beats TV works alongside artists and brands alike to broadcast their content to a broader audience, with various options for monetization that provide additional revenue streams for performers and events. As opposed to other major on-demand video platforms like YouTube, River Beats TV doesn’t run in-video programmatic ads, giving the platform the unique ability to avoid ad-related video takedowns. 

A true champion of creatives and curators, River Beats TV offers a distinct approach to monetization for all parties involved. Instead of simply paying for total plays, River Beats TV offers a variety of payout options for content creators, including; a flat rate for its partners as a booking fee; providing a revenue share from the rentals or purchases made; or both a flat fee and revenue share. River Beats TV also offers bespoke packages to fit the needs of their artist and event partners. 

River Beats TV is dedicated to providing cinema-quality concert content to electronic music fans around the globe. From fans who can’t make it to a show, to attendees who yearn to relive the magic, River Beats TV is democratizing access to dance music experiences.

Fans can download the app on iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV, Android TV and Amazon Fire here.

Learn more about the subscription options and upcoming calendar of events via https://www.riverbeatstv.com/

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ECHOES FROM AGARTHA REVEALS MOUTHWATERING LINE-UP FOR RETURN TO CAPPADOCIA FEAT. BEDOUIN, BLOND:ISH, DIXON AND MORE

Echoes From Agartha is one of the most cultured and unique blends of music, art and travel in the world. It runs from July 26 - 31st 2023 in the breathtaking ancient landscapes of Cappadocia in the heart of Anatolia, Turkey and this year will be headlined by Bedouin, Blond:ish, Dixon, Keinemusik, Echonomist, Guy J, Parallelle, Caleesi & Sarah Kreis, Savage & She, Mercan Dede & Secret Tribe (Live), Murat Uncuoglu and many more.

Echoes From Agartha happens across different venues that are all unique and utterly magical. The Zion which is inspired by the Matrix and located in a narrow canyon with tall rock formations that hug the dance floor, creating a cave-like illusion. The IO, a valley surrounded by ancient caves and fairy chimneys dating back to the 4th century and The Yunak Evleri, a rooftop venue that hosts a special sunset party surrounded by the cave rooms. New for this year is Saruhan Caravansary, Friday show in a historic caravanserai, or roadside inn, from the Seljuks Empire where travellers could rest and recover from the day's journey. There will also be an extra after party for 1200 people in Karakus, a vast ancient cave after the events in Zion and an extra opening cocktail party in the Argos Hotel.

The soundtrack is a deep, spine tingling mix of classy and quality house and electronic from some of the most revered names in the game such as Saga party founders and Human By Default label heads Bedouin, the melodic mastery of Blond:ish, Innervisions founder Dixon, the ever on form Keinemusik, Greek stylist Echonomist, prog innovator Guy J, the acclaimed Parallelle duo plus more from the likes of  Caleesi & Sarah Kreis, Savage & She, Mercan Dede & Secret Tribe (Live), Murat Uncuoglu, Erdi Irmak, Borak, Cihangir Cinar, Eda, Ezgi, Zoe Dona and The Ace Brothers.

Away from the music, Echoes from Agartha has a wealth of local culture, customs and cuisines to explore. You can plot your own adventure with horseback riding, open air museum visits, classy dinner parties, traditional Turkish arts workshops, cave exploration and hot air balloon rides. All this is for only a few lucky people as the capacity remains limited despite huge global demand, all as a way of keeping a special intimate vibe at the festival.

Echoes from Agartha is a dream-like experience, a mix of music, culture and travel and once in a lifetime opportunity to head to this most historic region with a carefully curated soundtrack.

COMMUNITY-MINDED REFLEX FESTIVAL WELCOMES PAULA TEMPLE, DVS1, FREDDY K, CASSIE RAPTOR, CERA KHIN, STEPHANIE SYKES, BORIS AND MORE

This summer, Reflex Festival will take place for the second time at the gorgeous Lake Helene near Berlin. From 15th - 18th June, revellers are invited to a unique experience of electronic music, culture and performative arts in various forms across five specialists stages with free camping and music from the likes of Paula Temple, DVS1, Héctor Oaks, Freddy K, Fadi Mohem, Boris, Braindrop, Cassie Raptor and many more.

Reflex Festival was born out of an intimate passion for electronic music culture and aims to inspire people to question predetermined identities, roles and behaviours and to feel free from social conformity during four days of music and art. The festival presents diverse forms of artistic expression, emphasising tolerance and creativity. The artistic vision of the festival comes alive through a variety of eclectic performances, installations and visual art, with all manner of vegan food, a sauna, workshops and plenty more to make it a weekend to remember.

Lake Helene is a beautifully natural and organic setting for this community minded gathering with the phenomenal lake and its pristine waters backed with scenic surroundings for a genre-fluid combination of energetic trance and dynamic techno.

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There are local hotel options, or camping on site is included in the ticket price and you can expect next level production that brings the whole thing to life as well as a queer and diverse community of ravers from around Berlin and the international psy and techno community. 

Says the Director, "As an alternative to the digital spheres of individualism, Reflex creates an analog space to collectively explore changes in perception, thought, and action. Through our joyful gathering, we create a safe space for each other, characterised by respect and creativity. Reflex is a place of collective exchange, searching to clean the slate of ideas that have been imprinted on ourselves, prompting us to transform our experiences into new trajectories for a more tangible future."

This year's highlights include Boris, Braindrop, Cassie Raptor, Cecilia Tosh, Cera Khin, Chlär, DJ Yara, DVS1, Héctor Oaks, Fadi Mohem, Freddy K, Kalte Liebe (Live), Lokier, Métaraph, Øtta, Orestis, Paula Temple, Stephanie Sykes, The Lady Machine and many more established and emerging acts. The unique sound is shaped by the curation of the following collectives: CONCRETE, DURCH, ELYSION, FHAINEST, GEGEN, HARD TRADE, HEISSS, PARVATI RECORDS, PORNCEPTUAL, SACHSENTRANCE, SYNOID, VOXNOX and xXETEXx.