Early jungle and D&B scenes celebrated in new book, Who Say Reload
A new book exploring the history of jungle and drum & bass is set to be published by Velocity Press this March. Penned by Paul Terzulli, ‘Who Say Reload’ takes in
Festival boss launches plan for music venues and crew to aid in UK coronavirus vaccine rollout
Isle Of Wight Festival boss John Giddings has shared tentative plans for the UK music and events industry to assist with the rollout of the coronavirus vaccine. Taking to Twitter e
London pirate radio adverts from 1984 to 1993 compiled in new release: Listen
A selection of London pirate radio adverts spanning almost a decade have been compiled into a release. The first of a two-part series, incoming via Record label and NTS Radio show
Reloop announce new portable djay controller Buddy DJ
Reloop Buddy is a new compact two-deck Algoriddim djay controller for iOS, iPadOS, Android, Mac and PC platforms. Reloop and Algoriddim have partnered up to create the Buddy DJ con
Watch a new film about the return of The KLF
There’s a new film about the return of the KLF. Announcing their return back in 2017, and dropping an eight-track release last Friday dubbed ‘Solid State Logik 1’
There's a new guide on short-term EU work permits for UK musicians
There’s a new guide on short-term EU work permits for UK musicians. In December, the UK and EU agreed a new Trade and Cooperation Agreement, designed to govern the future t
Marshall Jefferson undergoes hospital treatment for pneumonia
Marshall Jefferson has undergone hospital treatment for pneumonia. The 61-year-old Chicago house legend was hospitalised with the illness, and shared on Twitter that he is in a &#
Patch Notes: MarcelDune
Experimental textures blend with techno rhythms on this modular set from the Greek producer. MarcelDune’s music occupies two poles, playing off hard-hitting rhythms against abstr
Aulart share masterclasses with Chris Liebing, Danny Avila & Paco Osuna
Aulart have shared a range of new masterclasses, featuring Chris Liebing, Danny Avila, and Paco Osuna. Aulart is an online educational platform offering masterclasses and live co
Brexit threatens “talent pipeline” for new artists, UK Government warned
The UK Government has been warned that Brexit is threatening a “talent pipeline” for new artists. At the end of the UK government’s Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Sele
Grammys 2021 postponed due to the impact of coronavirus
The 2021 Grammy awards have been postponed after “thoughtful conversations with health experts”. The 63rd annual edition of the awards ceremony, which was due to take p
UK music festivals could be cancelled this month, promoters tell MPs
This year’s UK music festivals could be cancelled before the end of January, promoters have told MPs. The UK government’s Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee
Terrence Dixon embarks on a poetic journey through Detroit
Tresor asked the legendary techno producer to film spaces, places and moments in the Motor City that inspired the making of his exceptional 2020 album, From The Far Future Pt.3. La
Flying Lotus reveals he was working on an EP with MF Doom
Flying Lotus has revealed he was working on an EP with MF Doom, the iconic and enigmatic rapper whose death on October 31st was confirmed by his wife, Jasmine, on 31st December 20
UK Government urged to take immediate action as Brexit touring plans rejected by EU
The UK Government is being urged to take immediate action after Brexit touring plans were rejected by the EU. It had been hoped the final UK-EU Withdrawal Agreement, which was re
Glastonbury’s Emily Eavis denies claims the festival has been cancelled
Glastonbury’s Emily Eavis has denied claims the festival has been cancelled for 2021. Responding to comments made in a BBC Radio 5 Live interview by Spice Girls’ Melanie
New study trials same-day COVID testing at indoor music event
A new study funded by Spanish festival Primavera Sound suggests same-day COVID-19 testing could create a route back to indoor music events. 1047 participants were all confirmed t
Miami's Club Space launches 6,000-capacity open-air venue, Space Park
Miami’s Club Space and nearby Bar Lab have launched a new 1500-capacity open-air venue, Space Park. Situated in the Magic City Innovation District, which was the target of
DJ Mag locks Radio 1 Dance Presents weekly residency: Listen
DJ Mag has locked a Radio 1 Dance Presents weekly residency, broadcasting mixes from some of our favourite DJs throughout January. As part of Radio 1’s new Dance Presents sho
Ticketmaster fined $10million for hacking competitor
Ticketmaster has been fined $10million for hacking a competitor between 2013 and 2015, according to a formal report from the US Department of Justice [DOJ]. Federal prosecutors