New York Senate passes bill to prohibit rappers’ lyrics being used against them in court
This progression of the Rap Music on Trial law comes in amidst Young Thug and Gunna’s current court case. Yesterday (17 May) the New York Senate passed the bill by 38-32 vote
Nina Kraviz responds to Clone Records’ allegations of “pro-Putin” views
The Russian DJ has issued a statement on her social media in response to allegations from the Dutch label and distributor. Posted yesterday (17 May) Nina Kraviz spoke about the con
EDM’s Next Big Star Woodii Drops Another Powerful Track Called “In My Sleep”
Household techno triumph Woodii is on fire with his latest amazing new song called “In My Sleep,” a track that’s packed with an outstanding sonic progression heightened by th
Xenoangel simulate mythic archaeology on the back of a world beast in Supreme (Slow Thinking)
Multidisciplinary artists Marija Avramovic and Sam Twidale combine live simulation, hybrid poetry, 3D animation and reactive sound design to explore symbiosis and synchronicity in
Watching Trees announces Joy Orbison and Scratchclart for inaugural edition
The new UK festival is a collaboration between Optimo and Ransom Note. Taking place from 2-4 September, Watching Trees is being held to celebrate 25 years of Glasgow’s Optimo
Intonal Festival 2022: WaqWaq Kingdom
Kiki Hitomi and Shigeru Ishihara present the world premiere of Glitches Jungle, a commission for the Malmö experimental music festival. Malmö’s Intonal Festival
Jamal Edwards to be honoured with Music Industry Trusts Award
The late music mogul will be the first posthumous recipient of the award. Jamal Edwards, the founder of SB.TV, died on 20 February aged 31. He was a pioneering entrepeneur and help
New database for women and non-binary producers launched
The directory, called In the Key of She, spotlights women and non-binary electronic artists. Launched by DJ, producer and university professor Samantha Parsley – under her DJ nam
Fact Mix 859: Changsie
UK funky meets electro on a mix from the NTS resident and DJ behind Tokyo’s Joyride party. For those eager to hear underground dance sounds in Tokyo, Changsie’s Joyride
Over 100 UK festivals join campaign to tackle sexual violence
UK events including Bluedot, The Great Escape, Boomtown Fair and End of the Road festival have pledged their commitment to tackle sexual violence. The Association of Independent Fe
Binker & Moses, Nia Archives and Nayana IZ to play World Island festival 2022
The multi-venue weekender is set to take place on 3 and 4 June as part of Leeds Jazz Festival. Focused on platforming jazz, neo-soul, hip-hop and electronic artists, World Island h
Call Super, John Talabot and Moxie announced for VËRYL festival 2022
The German house and techno event has unveiled the first wave of artists to play this year. Taking place at an old airfield near Berlin between 11 and 14 August, VËRYL festival ha
DJ Priya and Gracie T announce departure from Daytimers collective
Both DJs have announced their departure from the South Asian collective. Sharing the news yesterday (15 May) via Instagram, DJ Priya wrote, “It’s been fun but after 2 y
Kendrick Lamar announces The Big Steppers tour
K-Dot is hitting the road from July to December 2022. After releasing his fifth studio album today (13 May), the TDE rapper has followed up with the announcement of a global tour.
Le Guess Who? reveals first artists for 2022 festival
The event returns to Utrecht from 10-13 November for its 15th edition. Le Guess Who? has revealed the first wave of artists and curated programmes for this year’s festival. A
Kendrick Lamar says he was “confused” when Drake and Kanye made up
The track appears on the TDE rapper’s new LP Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers. Father Time, which features Sampha on guest vocals, sees Kendrick Lamar name drop Drake and Ka
Portishead’s Beth Gibbons and Duval Timothy feature on Kendrick Lamar’s new album
Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers is out now. Kendrick Lamar has released his latest LP, which is also his last release on Top Dawg Entertainment. His first since 2017’s DAMN
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HOSTILE ARCHITECT : ::EX-LOG:: REMANUFACTURE MEAustralia’s very own HOSTILE ARCHITECT has released their brand-new EP “::EX-LOG:: REMANUFACTURE ME”. This EP als
Social welfare investigate Die Antwoord over child abuse allegations
CW: child abuse and sexual assault Following recent allegations of child abuse, Yolandi Visser and Ninja – real names Andri du Toit and Watkin Tudor Jones – have been visited b