Patch Notes: Grand River
An evolving composition recorded in lockdown with piano, synth modules and effects. Grand River is the alias of Aimée Portioli, a Dutch-Italian composer based in Berlin. Her music
Joseph Capriati shares health update from hospital, forgives father for stabbing
Joseph Capriati has shared an update from hospital, where he is currently recovering after being stabbed by his father last Friday (8th January). Following an update from his agenc
Defected launch afro house label, Sondela, curated by Sef Kombo and Louie Dunmore
Legendary London imprint Defected Records has launched a new afro house label. Working closely with Defected founder Simon Dunmore, the outlet will be curated by A&R Managers
Bicep share new single, ‘Sundial’, from forthcoming album: Listen
London-based Northern Irish duo Bicep have shared their new single, ‘Sundial’. Having scooped Best Track at DJ Mag’s Best of British Awards last year, the track
Discover London’s record shops in this new book
A new book celebrates the rich diversity of London’s record shops. Written by music journalist Garth Cartwright, and featuring shots from photographer Quintina Valero, London
MF Doom and Madlib’s ‘Madvillainy’ sequel was 85% done, Stones Throw Records founder confirms
The long-anticipated sequel to MF DOOM and Madlib’s 2004 album ‘Madvillainy’ was “85% done”. Following the announcement that MF DOOM passed away on 31
Streaming accounted for 80% of UK music consumption in 2020, report shows
A report has shown that online streaming accounted for just over 80% of the UK’s music consumption last year. Coming days after stocks in Spotify hit a new all-time high on t
Brexit could prevent musicians touring in U.S. as well as Europe, experts warn
Experts have warned that Brexit could prevent UK musicians from touring in the US as well as Europe. Coming days after the UK government denied rejecting the offer of visa-free tou
DÆMON joins forces with Endgame for kinetic VR visual, ‘Eye Teeth’
Endgame pushes DÆMON in a shopping cart through a sprawling hardware store in the immersive virtual reality video. Oakland-based artist DÆMON joins forces with Precious Metals bo
Live music venues reopened by Autumn, according to leading US infectious diseases expert
Live music venues in the US could reopen by Autumn, according to the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Dr. Anthony S. Fauci. America’s
International Nightlife Association condemns illegal raves, calls for maximum penalty for organisers
The International Nightlife Association (INA) has publicly condemned illegal raves thrown during the coronavirus pandemic, and called for maximum penalties to be given to organiser
Watch a new documentary on the rise of Jersey Club
A new documentary charting the rise of Jersey Club has been released. You can watch it in full below. Presented by Soundfields PBS, the 15-minute film looks at the artists, dance
DJs, artists and music professionals eligible for next round of Arts Council England grants
DJs, artists and other music professionals are eligible for the next round of Arts Council England Developing Your Creative Practice (DYCP) grants, which opened this week. Applic
RANE announces new controller with motorised vinyl platters
RANE is back with a new bit of kit – the ONE controller. The new controller is for use with Serato DJ Pro and has a few tricks up its sleeve. It’s unique in that it comes
COVID-19’s impact on UK nightlife to be investigated in new inquiry
COVID-19’s impact on UK nightlife is being investigated in a new inquiry, which was launched this week. Led by Westminster’s newly formed All-Party Parliamentary Group (A
Armin van Buuren reveals top 1000 trance tracks list
Armin van Buuren has revealed the top 1000 A State of Trance (ASOT) tracks list ahead of the 1000th episode of the namesake radio show, which the Dutch DJ and producer hosts alongs
Ancestral Archeology: Nina Pixel & Adrián Kriška on creating 21st century folklore
The duo discuss the inspirations behind their new AV show at Lunchmeat Festival 2020. Ancestral Archeology is an AV project created by Berlin-based producer Nina Pixel and visual a
UK cassette sales doubled in 2020
UK cassette tape sales doubled during 2020, the British Phonographic Industry has revealed. While cassette sales have steadily increased in the UK over the past few years, 2020R
Spotify hits all-time high on New York Stock Exchange
Stocks in Spotify hit a new all-time high on the New York Stock Exchange last week. On Friday, January 8th, the streaming platform’s stock reached a high of $354.60, and eve
Four Tet and Madlib detail forthcoming collaborative album, 'Sound Ancestors'
Four Tet and Madlib have shared the full details of their forthcoming collaborative album, ‘Sound Ancestors’. Among the latest information to be revealed are the album&