The festival heads to Parco delle Cascine in Florence, Italy from 10-11 September. 2manydjs, KAS:ST, Solardo and Mattia Trani – who will perform a live set – are amongst the final names joining the bill. Other artists completing the 2022 line-up are 1979, Kommando and Malandria Jr. These latest additions join previously confirmed sets from[…]
The electronic music and digital arts festival returns to Turin for its ninth edition next month. Taking place from 1-3 July, Kappa FuturFestival has shared further details of the parties happening during the event. An exclusive opening party will kick off the festival on 30 June with a DJ set from Dutch producer San Proper.[…]
The late founder of SB.TV died on 20 February aged 31. This morning (7 June), Jamal Edwards’ mother shared the news that he suffered cardiac arrhythmia as a result of taking recreational drugs. “Since finding out the news I’ve been in a state of shock, and I’m still trying to process it,” Brenda Edwards wrote,[…]
DJ Travella is responsible for the most exhilarating music of recent years, injecting crackling cybernetic energy into singeli in a semi-improvisational style incorporating production, DJing and live performance. If you want to hear the future, listen to DJ Travella. The 19-year-old producer born Hamadi Hassani is responsible for the most exhilarating music of recent years,[…]
The Czech festival has revealed its first wave of artists for this autumn’s edition. Lunchmeat festival has confirmed Holy Other and Planet Mu’s Mike Paradinas – aka μ-Ziq – to play this year plus a live audiovisual set from Squarepusher. Other acts joining the bill include JASSS, former Crack Magazine cover star Blackhaine and Prague-based[…]
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 votes. Known officially as Senate Bill S7527, the law proposes to limit to use of rappers’ lyrics as evidence against them in court. The[…]
The free event celebrates queer sound system collectives and south London’s cultural heritage. Taking place within the grounds of The Shipwrights House on 29 May, Deptford Queer Soundsystem has confirmed the likes of OK Williams, Black Obsidian Sound System, Deptford Northern Soul Club and Sugarbear. London-based queer party and label Adonis will also have a[…]
Kendrick Lamar has shared a new photo to his website oklama.com. The photo features a book, titled Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers, and two master copy discs. Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers is thought to be the title of his next album. As shown below, the TDE rapper’s next release could be a book and a[…]
The former Klaxons frontman has shared his latest single – and it features a guest appearance from a member of ABBA. Empty Rooms is the second single from James Righton’s upcoming solo album Jim, I’m Still Here. The track features Benny Andersson from ABBA playing keys and marks Andersson’s first guest feature performance on a[…]
The Ibiza clubbing mainstay will take over Amnesia for 16 weeks this summer and autumn. This year, Planet Paradise is set to celebrate the chosen theme of The Age of Love. The Blessed Madonna and Skream have been confirmed for the programme, and a residency will be hosted by Jamie Jones each Wednesday from 22[…]
FKA twigs has dropped the music video for the Shygirl-featuring track Papi Bones. The CAPRISONGS artist teased the video yesterday (13 April) with a shot of her and Shygirl dressed in Burberry check and with baby goats. Now, twigs has shared the full visualiser this afternoon, which features multiple goats in prams being pushed around[…]
The filmmaker, artist and musician has responded to rumours that he has a surprise new film showing at Cannes Film Festival. This week, rumours emerged that David Lynch was premiering a secret film, starring Laura Dern, at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival, which runs from 17-28 May. In a new interview with Entertainment Weekly published[…]
Samsung has teamed up with director Will Robson-Scott to launch the new video series Nocturnal Narratives. Filmed on Samsung Galaxy S22 devices using the Nightography feature, the series is comprised of three short films. Each compelling visual follows the story of its protagonists and how they wake in the night to continue with their craft. Nocturnal[…]
The 64th Grammy Awards was held last night (4 April). Originally scheduled to take place on 31 January, the postponed awards ceremony took place in Las Vegas with Tyler, the Creator, Arooj Aftab, Kendrick Lamar and Doja Cat among this year’s winners. Arooj Aftab took home the award for Best Global Music Performance, making her[…]
Yes, you heard that correctly. One particular moment at last Sunday’s 94th Oscars award ceremony has sparked memes, conversations and think pieces online. It’s the moment Will Smith slapped Chris Rock, after the comedian made a joke referencing Jada Pinkett Smith’s hair loss condition alopecia. “Jada, can’t wait for G.I. Jane 2,” the comedian quipped.[…]
The international contemporary performance festival returns to Bristol from 13-29 May. Mayfest has revealed the programme for its fourth edition. A series of performances, films, parties and interactive artworks will place across the city. As the first Mayfest in four years, the event will host new works from Travis Alabanza and Scottee, a concept gig[…]
While there is an overabundance of producers within the darksynth / cyberpunk genres at this moment (no doubt due to the heightened presence of the scene due to the release of the video game Cyberpunk 2077), there are few who do it so well that deserve attention. One of the names that always pop into[…]
In 2020 I was caught by storm when I encountered Tineidae’s third album “Exo”. Though he had a history with Tympanik with 2012’s “Lights” and 2014’s “Shadows”, it wasn’t until “Exo” released on Cryo Chamber that I got wind of him. Cryo Chamber, known for their grand selection of dark ambient works usually centered around[…]
Hello Jake and welcome to Brutal Resonance! I always enjoy asking this question first as it gives me a little taste of what artists personally like. What are three of your favorite albums of all time and why? Jake: Hey! Thank you for having me! I have SO MANY favourite albums but here’s three. First, Slowdive’s[…]
Saffron have launched a pair of new projects aimed at improving “visibility and access for Black women, trans and non-binary people in music technology.” The Bristol-based music tech initiative unveiled the new projects yesterday (1 March). The first of which is a zine that spotlights Black women and non-binary professionals working in music. The first[…]
Gerry Hathaway is the solo member of Arkham Sunset, a Portland, Oregon based project which he describes as both industrial and darkwave. However, he is so much more than that as, like the tags may suggest on Bandcamp, he draws from a range of genres and inspirations such as soundtracks, disco, synthwave, synthpop, and dark[…]
