Fact Mix 839: De Schuurman
Two mixes from the bubbling innovator that document key moments in his artistic evolution. In the late 1980s, a chance mistake by Curacao’s DJ Moortje created an entirely new gen
Frank Ocean drops new Blonded merch range and Homer jewellery collection
The artist has also launched an online store for Homer – the luxury goods company he first unveiled back in August. Frank Ocean has detailed two new collections for his Blon
Tributes paid to Drakeo the Ruler following fatal stabbing at LA festival
Drakeo the Ruler has died, Rolling Stone, The New York Times and TMZ report. The LA-born rapper – real name Darrell Caldwell – was reportedly stabbed during a backstage al
juuku – burning
juuku ends his year on a high note with “burning”. Sticking to his go-to sound of emotion evoking trap vibes, this one will get you moving without a doubt. After a grip of well
Revisit bell hooks’ 1997 interview with Lil’ Kim
On Wednesday (15 December), bell hooks died. The trailblazing author, activist, professor and cultural critic was 69 at the time of her passing. According to a statement shared wit
Cyanbaal – Dark Reflections
Cyanbaal (See’ann -Ball) return with their fourth album Dark Reflections and first with American collaborator and now full-time member Haether Wayward. Previously, Cyanbaal w
Goat Girl, Hak Baker and more to play In the Round Festival 2022
The ten-day series, staged at Camden’s Roundhouse, returns from 15-25 January. In the Round returns next month for its sixth edition. For 2021, the annual festival – which take
Erol Alkan Puts New Twist on Confidence Man's 'Holiday'
Having recently released the first single from their forthcoming sophomore LP TILT, Confidence Man enlists Erol Alkan and Bruise to remix their “Holiday.” Confidence Man is kno
LCY drops video for new single, ‘22:22’: Watch
LCY has dropped the video to ’22:22′, a lush, soothing soundscape released as a single today, Friday 17th December. Billed as “a sombre and harmonic meditat
Kate NV, Arooj Aftab and Lucrecia Dalt announced for Luminate concert series
The 2022 events will take place at Kings Place in London. London’s Kings Place has detailed the next edition of its Luminate concert series, announcing a run of gigs an
Clubs to close in Wales due to new Covid-19 regulations
Nightclubs in Wales are set to close as COVID-19 infection rates continue to increase across the United Kingdom. The country is currently experiencing a rapid rise in cases a
Listen to the new Matrix Resurrections soundtrack now
The soundtrack to Matrix Resurrections, composed by Johnny Klimek and Tom Tykwer, has landed on streaming platforms ahead of the movie’s release on 22nd December. Arriv
Previously unreleased Ryuichi Sakamoto and Alva Noto compositions to be included in V.I.R.U.S. series reissue
Announced today (17 December), the reissue project leads with a studio version of track Monomom. Listen to it below. Ryuichi Sakamoto and Alva Noto’s V.I.R.U.S. album series is s
Rick Ross says JAY-Z ‘VERZUZ’ battle is “a possibility”
Rick Ross says a ‘VERZUZ’ battle with JAY-Z is “a possibility”, although the event would be more of a celebration than a battle according to the Miami rapper. The pai
Leonard “Hub” Hubbard, longtime The Roots bassist, dies, age 62
Leonard “Hub” Hubbard, longtime bass player in seminal hip-hop group The Roots, has died, age 62. The celebrated musician joined the outfit in 1992, when they wer
Court grants Four Tet permission to pursue breach of contract case against Domino
The artist and label are currently involved in an ongoing legal dispute over royalties. Kieran Hebden, aka Four Tet, has been granted permission to pursue a breach of contract case
Unreleased Whitney Houston music sells for $1million at NFT auction
An unreleased Whitney Houston demo has sold at auction, as an NFT, for $1million (£723,000). The work was bought on 14th December through the OneOf marketplace, which specia
FKA twigs and The Weeknd release video for new single Tears in the Club
The track was co-produced by Arca, Cirkut, and El Guincho. FKA twigs and The Weeknd have teamed up for new song entitled Tears in the Club. The track – which was first tease
.SYS Machine – Graceful Isolation
.SYS MACHINE is the chill, electronic project of Dave McAnally who is known for his work in his industrial metal project Derision Cult. As far as I can see, .SYS MACHINE got their
New short film, Another Christmas, offers an alternative take on the festive experience
The new film combines music and spoken word, with artists such as ESKA, Douglas Dare, Duke Garwood and Camille O’Sullivan on board. Music Beyond Mainstream has unveiled its lates