Ryan Middleton
- Multi Territory Analyst, ASCAP
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Impact of cardiosphere-derived cells on the maladapted right ventricular muscle in a rat sugen/hypoxia model of pulmonary hypertension with right ventricular dysfunction
Loading metrics Open Access Peer-reviewed Research Article Citation: Middleton RC, Karpov OA, Fournier M, Kreimer S, Mastali M, Liu W, et al. (2025) Impact of cardiosphere-derived cells on the maladapted right ventricular muscle in a rat sugen/hypoxia model of pulmonary hypertension with right ventricular dysfunction. PLoS One 20(5): e0321895.
Neon Owl & Icon Collective Announce Partnership + Artist-First Event in LA
Music collective Neon Owl has spent the last decade building a name as one of dance music’s most trusted communities for artist development—and now, they’ve announced a partnership with LA’s Icon Collective music school (home to alumni like Jauz, SLANDER, and others) to take that mission even further. On April 19, Neon Owl brings its flagship Open Door Sessions (ODS) to Icon’s Burbank campus, offering panels, songwriting workshops, industry mixers, demo feedback, and track breakdowns for artists.
IMS Ibiza 2025 Finds space for Drum & Bass as a key element of it's curation – - Magnetic Magazine Original
One of electronic music’s most anticipated weeks – delivering exceptional panels, networking opportunities, new music, innovation and of course.. A bit of Spanish sun.. This year IMS Ibiza is dedicating a full-on program to celebrating 40 years of jungle and drum & bass—and it’s something we’re very, very on board with.. Taking place from April 23–25 at Mondrian Ibiza & Hyde Ibiza Resort, this isn’t just a token panel or a last-minute side-stage addition.
tesh Reveals new single "FINGERTIPS" + Debut EP in April
LA-based producer tesh has started to make quite a name for himself, earning acclaim early on his career from Zane Lowe, BBC Radio One, SiriusXM, and many other prominent voices in music media. He’s stepping into 2025 with a bang with his latest single, “FINGERTIPS”, the lead single off his upcoming debut EP ‘CYCLES & REPETITIONS’ due in April via Bitbird.
Skysia Taps Dêtre, jordnmoody & Others For Eclectic Remix EP Original
Denver’s very own Skysia has had a massive year so far, most recently making his Red Rocks debut supporting LsZee. After releasing his critically acclaimed ‘Overture‘ EP earlier this year, he had his mind set on providing an alternate experience for his fans by tapping some of his favorite producers to provide remixes. Skysia shares, “I handpicked some of my favorite producers to finish off the ‘Overture’ story. 7 incredible remixes that expand on the original so beautifully.
Fuel Your Creativity on the Slopes with LEKI’s Trigger Ski Poles
Winter is here, and it’s calling you to the slopes. Whether you’re a seasoned skier or just looking for a reason to escape the indoors, LEKI’s Trigger System ski poles are the ultimate companions for your winter adventures. Beyond the precision and comfort they bring to your runs, there’s something else they deliver: a chance to recharge your mind, spark creativity, and find inspiration in the great outdoors. Let’s face it: sitting at a desk all day can leave you feeling stuck.
Neutron capture enhances dose and reduces cancer cell viability in and out of beam during helium and carbon ion therapy
1. Loeffler, J. S. & Durante, M. Charged particle therapy—optimization, challenges and future directions. Nat. Rev. Clin. Oncol. 10, 411–424 (2013). 2. Durante, M. & Paganetti, H. Nuclear physics in particle therapy: a review. Rep. Prog. Phys. 79, 096702 (2016). 3. PTCOG - Facilities in Operation. https://www.ptcog.ch/index.php/facilities-in-operation. 4. Battistoni, G., Mattei, I. & Muraro, S. Nuclear physics and particle therapy. Adv. Phys. X 1, 661–686 (2016). 5. Zeitlin, C. & Tessa, C. L.
Neutron capture enhances dose and reduces cancer cell viability in and out of beam during helium and carbon ion therapy
1. Loeffler, J. S. & Durante, M. Charged particle therapy—optimization, challenges and future directions. Nat. Rev. Clin. Oncol. 10, 411–424 (2013). 2. Durante, M. & Paganetti, H. Nuclear physics in particle therapy: a review. Rep. Prog. Phys. 79, 096702 (2016). 3. PTCOG - Facilities in Operation. https://www.ptcog.ch/index.php/facilities-in-operation. 4. Battistoni, G., Mattei, I. & Muraro, S. Nuclear physics and particle therapy. Adv. Phys. X 1, 661–686 (2016). 5. Zeitlin, C. & Tessa, C. L.
Neutron capture enhances dose and reduces cancer cell viability in and out of beam during helium and carbon ion therapy.
Abstract Purpose: Neutron Capture Enhanced Particle Therapy (NCEPT) is a proposed augmentation of charged particle therapy which exploits thermal neutrons generated internally, within the treatment volume via nuclear fragmentation, to deliver a biochemically targeted radiation dose to cancer cells. This work is the first experimental demonstration of NCEPT, performed using both carbon and helium ion beams with two different targeted neutron capture agents (NCAs).
The Comprehensive Steroidome in Complete TSPO/PBR Knockout Mice under Basal Conditions
This is an early access version, the complete PDF, HTML, and XML versions will be available soon. Open AccessArticle by Philippe Liere 1, Guo-Jun Liu 2,3, Antoine Pianos 1, Ryan J. Middleton 2, Richard B.
How It Was Made: Zeds Dead + Blunts & Blondes - "When I Think of You"
Zeds Dead and Blunts & Blondes have always been an obvious match made in heaven, it was only a question of when. Well the wait is over and the answer is now with Zeds Dead and Blunts & Blondes' latest collab track titled "When I Think of You," which you can check out below. Making Music Like Zeds Dead and Blunts & Blonde A lot more goes into making music like Zeds Dead and Blunts & Blondes than most newer producers and fans think.
Thievery Corporation Make Their Triumphant Return To The Concert Stage In 2022
Thievery Corporation has been thrilling audiences with its eclectic mix of world, electronic, reggae, and hip-hop for 25 years and shows no signs of slowing down! Rob Garza and Eric Hilton decided to embark on their Outernational Tour V.2 this spring, ending the first leg of the tour at the Bourbon Theatre in Lincoln, NE. Thievery Corporation Thievery Corporation Eric Hilton Eric Hilton & Rob Garza Thievery Corporation The Bourbon Theatre was the perfect intimate venue for Thievery.
Magnetic Mix 182: Michael Scott Dawson
Michael Scott Dawson Emma Ruthnum Canadian sound artist, multi-instrumentalist Michael Scott Dawson is next up in the Magnetic Mix series. Dawson recently released a new album, aptly titled Music For Listening, which combines tape loops, field recordings, and quiet fractured guitar melodies in the peaceful manner of his 2020 debut Nowhere, Middle Of. The album took several forms over several years.
Here is out shortlist of the seven best headphones every audiophile needs this year.
Wireless headphone technology has exploded in the past years, meaning it's never been a better time to be an audiophile. Gone are the days where you need to perfectly dial in your listening environment or home theater system, because wireless headphones offer perfect listening on the go, at the gym, or working in the yard at home.
Magnetic Mix 182: Fennec
Fennec is next up in our Magnetic Mix series. Indianapolis-based producer released a new album A Couple of Good Days in the middle of March that combines a bit of bossa nova, funk, disco and a touch of Memphis rap. The title comes from a quote about the film Ferris Bueller's Day Off and just as importantly, the cover features old photo of his cat Darcy sitting next to a plastic toy tree. Fennec is running a vinyl campaign on Bandcamp to get wax made in tropical yellow vinyl.
Three Powerful New Creative Tools For Vloggers And Video Creators From JOBY
The Joby Swing Complete Kit Joby has been stepping up their offering over the last few years, having evolved from its legendary GorillaPod flexible tripod to an entire portfolio of creative tools for content creators. The most recent additions include a grouping of new microphones and some great compact motion controllers. We got a hold of the Wavo Air wireless Mic System and the two new motion controllers, the Swing, and the Spin, to take them for a test drive.
How It Was Made: Inaya Day & Robin S.- Right Now (Director's Cut Remaster)
Known and loved as ‘The Godfather Of House’, Frankie Knuckles’ pioneering sound inspired a movement of love across dance floors from The Warehouse in Chicago and beyond. With a career that spanned over 4 decades, his catalog combines a wide range of releases and projects that were pivotal to the movement of house music and ultimately changed the course of dance music forever.
Album Review: Sara Dziri - Close To Home [Optimo Music]
Sara Dziri Photo By Sara Dziri Belgium / Tunisian producer and DJ Sara Dziri has released her debut album Close To Home. She is a resident DJ at the Fuse Brussels techno club, and hosts radio shows on Kiosk Radio and Tsugi Radio. Dziri also co-founded Not Your Techno in 2019, a platform and party collective dedicated to bringing more diversity to the Belgian underground scene. This album embraces her roots in North Africa with modern dance music from Europe.
New LoFi Downtempo - Factory Planets Drops Utopian Dystopia EP
The duo of Factory Planets have a long history in the electronic music space, mostly in the house and tech house genres. As with most producers they felt the need to explore new genres and sounds, and the moniker was born. As fans of the classic chillout sounds of the 90s and early 00s, the duo felt there was something missing in today's downtempo sound so they set out to create something fresh.
Album Review: Interstellar Funk - Into The Echo [Dekmantel]
Interstellar Funk Provided To Magnetic By Chanel Kadir Of Dawn Creative Agency Dutch producer and DJ, Olf van Elden aka Interstellar Funk has released his new album Into The Echo on Dekmantel. Over the past decade, he has put out other music on Dekmantel, Berceuse Heroique, L.I.E.S., Rush Hour and his very own imprint Artificial Dance. With Into The Echo he echoes some ideas from the past, but then goes interstellar. Into The Echo is an album slowly evolves with its mood.
Point Blank Tutorial: Spitfire Audio’s Cairo Breaks Down His Trailer for GAIKA’s Sound Pack War Island
In this tutorial, Cairo shows how he scored the trailer for the Spitfire Audio and GAIKA sound library, War Island. War Island features GAIKA‘s signature sound design elements, hosting 42 presets split into 6 sections of pads, basses, leads, atmospheres, drums, vocals and more. The sound library is built into Spitfire Audio’s classic plugin design, making it easy to navigate and modulate the striking sounds it houses.
EP Review: Giulia Tess - I Feel You [HE.SHE.THEY]
Italian-born, London-based DJ and producer Giulia Tess has released a new two-track EP I Feel You. Previously, she has released music on Ross From Friends’ Scarlet Tiger imprint, plus Fever AM and More Time Records. Now she has a new one on HE.SHE.THEY. In addition to the impressive output, she has a monthly show on Threads Radio and has gigged at clubs like Phonox, E1 and The Cause (RIP).
Album Review: Max Cooper - Words Unspoken [Mesh]
Max Cooper has long been one of my favorite producers as someone who puts out quite a bit of music, without ever sacrificing on quality. His new album Words Unspoken personifies that that commitment to excellence. The project also marries with the visual aspects of what he does. There are 13 short films; one per song, combined into Words Unspoken and that has been released as a film on Blu-ray. The first video was for the first single “Everything” to give you a taste of how it all looks.
EP Review: Tom Ashbrook - ko:da [The Other Songs]
Tom Ashbrook @jodie_canwell Multi-instrumentalist and composer Tom Ashbrook unveils his latest EP ko:da. This project is a collaborative effort, one that finds Ashbrook working alongside the likes of Grammy-nominee Greta Svabo Bech, Robot Koch and talented director and filmmaker Marcell Lobenwein.
AMÉMÉ Releases Two New Remixes Of Jan Blomqvist's "Back In The Taxi"
Waving his West-African heritage high, AMÉMÉ gifts us with his vibrant afro-house and melodic heavy sound on not one but two remixes on producer Jan Blomqvist’s landmark 2016 release “Back In The Taxi.” The first remix sees AMÉMÉ bring out his signature sound of afro-house infused grooves and percussions driven by soothing melodic progressions. And if that wasn't enough, his Midnight Remix rendition finds him crafting the perfect soundtrack destined for the dance floor in the late hours.
Album Review: Kavinsky - Reborn
It has been nearly a decade, but Kavinsky has released a new album Reborn. The French synth & electro producer got his big international break with “Nightcall,” which became a pivotal part of the synthwave movement once included in the film Drive. This came after two EPs in the late 2000s that established him in the French electro scene at the time. His 2013 album OutRun was the culmination of that era, putting out his most complete work at that point.
Album Review: Denzel Curry - Melt My Eyez See Your Future
Denzel Curry Melt My Eyez See Your Future Cover Art Denzel Curry Denzel Curry is a changed man. With his new album Melt My Eyez See Your Future, the South Florida rapper changes his sonic appetite to something softer. The deep growl he often raps with is still there, but it is a journey of self-discovery that drives the album. Denzel got his start as part of large South Florida rap crew Raider Klan. Once they broke up, Denzel took the opportunity to really establish himself.
Pioneer DJ Unveils New HDJ-CX On-Ear Headphones
AlphaTheta Music Americas, Inc. announces the release of the HDJ-CX from its Pioneer DJ brand – a brand-new model of lightweight professional on-ear DJ headphones. Specially engineered to deliver premier comfort and tight audio with a wide range for mixing and monitoring music in any environment, the HDJ-CX headphones feature a high level of sound insulation and are designed to last. KEY FEATURES Lightweight and Flexible Design Comfort is key with the HDJ-CX headphones.
Industry Insider: Nü Androids Founder Nayef Issa On Combining Art & Dance Music In DC
Washington DC may be known for the slime balls in government and lobbying, but there is a vibrant music scene as well. Looking beyond Go-Go music and the DMV rap scene, dance music has found itself a nice niche in the city. There is the old guard, like the people at Glow, but there are other promoters putting on exciting and interesting shows as well.
Spotify Updates "Loud & Clear" Website: 52,600 Artist Catalogs Generated $10,000 In 2021
Spotify has updated its “Loud & Clear” website that seeks to offer more transparency on how much rights holders get paid from Spotify. It is important to note with all of these finds that the numbers being thrown around are paid to rights holders, not necessarily the artists themselves. The various middlemen like labels, publishers and PROs can be vital to the process at a fair rate and other times take too much for themselves.
Exploring Medicinal & Therapeutic Treatments Using Psychedelics at SXSW Online
During my coverage of SXSW Online 2022, I caught the featured session "Psychedelics for Therapeutics and Well-being." This session explored how modern research in psychedelics has shifted from the Timothy Leary “turn-on, tune-in, and drop-out” culture that defined the '60s into an evidence-based treatment for psychiatric diseases.
Mac Miller's 2012 Mixtape 'Macadelic' Gets 10-Year Anniversary Vinyl Release
Mac Miller’s estate has released a 10-year anniversary deluxe vinyl release of Mac’s 2012 mixtape Macadelic. The vinyl arrives with an embossed cover, 3-color segment LPs and 11x17 poster. This is the first ever vinyl release of the mixtape. To go with the vinyl, Miller’s estate has released a commemorative video by Rex Arrow with never-before-seen archival footage from the Macadelic era shot by him, Justin Boyd & Ben Fredette.
Premiere: Billain - Interceptor [Renraku Global]
Billain Venator Photography This may be my last premiere at Magnetic (I am leaving Friday), so I am going to make it count. Get your socks on because this is a heavy one. Billain is a Bosnian producer, DJ and sound designer who puts out some well-made and heavy drum and bass. We are happy to be premiering his new song, “Interceptor,” the third single from his upcoming sophomore album Land’s Unbreached.
Weedsday Playlist: PAX’s Fresh Pressed Live Rosin Presents 5 Songs for Your Next Smoke Sesh
PAX recently launched a fresh pressed Live Rosin product, compatible with all Era devices. Available in 11 small-batch strains, including consumer-favorites like Blue Dream and unique cultivars like Tahoe Rose, these pods are available in .5G and PAX’s new 1G, with a ceramic atomizer for increased consistency and temperature control. And…they have great taste in music as evidenced by their recent Weedsday Playlist featuring songs by Chrome Sparks, Amaarae, Flamingosis and more! 1.
ODESZA Details New Album 'The Last Goodbye,' Shares Collab With The Knocks "Love Letter"
ODESZA Alexander Babarikin ODESZA has announced the details for their next album The Last Goodbye. The next single to emerge from it is “Love Letter” with The Knocks, a collaboration that has been over five years in the making. “It was originally started about 5 years ago and went through many versions before ODESZA took it to its final form," explains The Knocks. "We always knew there was something really special about it.
The Range Details Album 'Mercury,' Shares Single "Ricercar"
Vermont-based musician and producer James Hinton, aka The Range has announced his new album Mercury. To help push the announcement, Hinton has released a new single “Ricercar,” along with its video, directed by Stevie Gee & Essy May and produced by Blink Ink. Essy May also provided the illustrations for the album artwork.
Alaskan Tapes, Hammock, Lea Bertucci, Goldmund Featured On Ambient Ukraine Benefit Compilation
Ukraine benefit cover Cover art by Thomas Meluch Ukraine benefit compilations have been an outstanding way to support refuges and the Ukrainian people fighting against Putin’s Russian military invasion. Headphone Commute, an online magazine covering electronic, experimental and instrumental music, put together a compilation For Ukraine Vol. 1, that featured some excellent ambient artists from around the world, including from Ukraine. Hollie Kenniff curated the compilation.
Phife Dawg's Posthumous Album Forever Released With Rapsody, Q-Tip, Busta Rhymes & Others
If you are wondering why such a big album would be released today instead of on Friday, like most major releases, there is a reason. Today marks the six-year anniversary of the death of Malik Izaak Taylor, known professionally as Phife Dawg, and member of A Tribe Called Quest. Phife died of complications from diabetes at the age of 45.
Gear Guide: The Latest Tech, Hemp & Clothing For Winter/Spring Indoor & Outdoor Fun
Pax Era, Y-Brush, Tau, and AirGo™2 smartglasses Photo credits: Solos, Rolling Square, Y-Brush, and Pax. As the world starts to open up post-Covid, here's some offerings from the 2022 Consumer Electronics Show and the Outdoor Retailer Snow Show, along with select other vendors that can help one enjoy late winter and early spring outdoor activities.
Spotlight Interview: Avi Sic On DJing Chicago Bulls Games, New Mixshow Late Checkout & More
DJ Avi Sic is a Chicago-based DJ and producer that performs over 300 shows a year at a variety of venues, emerging as a top open format DJ in Chicago and beyond. She was the first female DJ in Chicago to hold down a mix show residency for iHeartRadio and KISSFM. Avi has been the official concourse DJ for the NBA’s Chicago Bulls going on 6 years. She has also worked with other big name clients like Red Bull, Google and Nike.
Above & Beyond, Darren Tate Soundtrack Documentary On Impact Of Climate Change, 'The Last Glaciers'
Still from The Last Glaciers Provided To Magnetic by Justin Kleinfeld of Rephlektor Above & Beyond and Darren Tate have released a new soundtrack for a documentary film called The Last Glaciers. The film is out in select theaters today, March 22, in support of World Water Day.
Webinar: YouTube Growth Tips You Can’t Ignore in 2022 [Spotlight]
The music research and analytics platform Viberate just announced another free educational online session. It will host three digital marketing experts and showcase using music data to effectively grow your YouTube presence. Joining the panel will be Jay Gilbert, the strategic mind behind effective marketing plans for Nirvana, The Police, and Guns ‘N Roses, Steve Lewis, director of User-generated content & Video at Symphonic Distribution, and Ziga Artac, data analyst at Viberate.
Metalheadz Launches New Label HeadzState For "Techno, House & Everything In Between”
Kemistry & Storm and Goldie’s famed drum n bass record label Metalheadz has announced one of its biggest additions in years.
UK Rapper RAPTUM Releases New Single "Eject That: Empty Shells (The Fugazi)"
There are some artists who have just got it. Effortlessly charismatic with a smooth and confident flow. RAPTUM is an emcee on the rise and the sky really is the limit for the Leyton-based artist. His latest offering displays an artist at the top of his lyrical game. Nothing short of production, RAPTUM murders the Epik The Dawn-produced beat with rewind-worthy wordplay and catchy vocal hooks.
Point Blank Panel: IWD 2022 x Women’s History Month Panel - #BreakTheBias [Spotlight]
To celebrate International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month 2022 Point Blank hosted a #BreakTheBias virtual panel debate with a select number of guest speakers who represent different areas of the industry: Farah Nanji – Point Blank Lecturer, Producer & DJ, Journalist Naomi Jackson – Producer & Studio Engineer, Omnii Collective Elena Aleekseva – Point Blank Lecturer, Composer, Sound Designer Florentia Stassi – Point Blank Alumni, Defected Records, elrow Resident DJ The theme of IWD 2022...
Flume, Nia Archives, VTSS & Others Remix Danny L Harle's Album 'Harlecore'
Danny L Harle Harlecore Remixes Mad Decent Danny L Harle has released the remix album for his 2021 LP Harlecore. Harlecore (Remixes) expands the universe on the original LP, which had four different aliases formed by Danny and collaborators. It had DJ Danny, DJ Mayhem (Danny L Harle x Hudson Mohawke), MC Boing (Danny L Harle x Lil Data) and DJ Ocean (Danny L Harle x Caroline Polachek). Now Harlecore Remixes comes with reworks by Flume, VTSS, Nia Archives, Lil Texas and others.
Exhale Records Releases Ukraine Benefit Compilation With Amelie Lens, ANNA & Wehbba, Paula Temple & More
Amelie Lens’ Exhale Records has released a compilation for Ukrainian aid.
Album Review: Hinako Omori - A Journey… [Houndstooth]
Hinako Omori - A Journey… [Houndstooth] Photography by Katie May and Hinako OmorI Yokohama-born, London-based composer and sound engineer Hinako Omori has released her debut album A Journey… The beautiful, ambient album was created from an immersive project made at Peter Gabriel’s Real World studios for the 2020 lockdown version of the Womad Festival.
Prospa & KETTAMA Share Euphoric, Thumping Breaks On New EP 'Close Your Eyes'
Prospa & KETTAMA Sophia Mannerfelt Prospa (Harvey Blumler and Gosha Smith) & KETTAMA (Evan Campbell) have teamed up on a quick two-track EP Close Your Eyes. The EP captures the euphoric breaks these three have been putting out of late. The trio got in the studio in the summer of 2021 and made most of the project in 24 hours. “Evan provided these mad drums and we just loved them, knew exactly where we wanted to go with them,” explains Blumler.
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