DJ N**** Fox, Black Obsidian Sound System, more locked for Somerset House Studios annual AGM
Somerset House Studios is opening up for its first large-scale post-pandemic event next month, marking its fifth anniversary with its annual AGM event. On 14th October, the venue w
SoundCloud sees up to 500% increase in royalty payments from its new model
SoundCloud has said that artists have received up to a 500% increase in royalty payments from its new “fan-powered” royalty rate it introduced earlier this year. The new model,
Massive Attack cancel Liverpool gig in protest of weapons fair in venue
Massive Attack has cancelled a gig at ACC Liverpool to protest an electronic arms fair, which is also being held at the venue. The concert had been due to go ahead as a ‘supe
4B Returns To Headlines With Single 'There 4 You'
4B may only be 28 years old, but he’s gained the support of industry legends like Skrillex, DJ Snake, Diplo, and Tiesto for his unique sound and meticulous production style.
Nick Elliot & GT_Ofice – Wild Hearts (Feat. Jantine)
Fast rising dance-producer Nick Elliott is back with an absolute banger titled ‘Wild Hearts‘. For the occasion, he teamed up with another name to watch: GT_Ofice, a former chil
Arlo Parks wins 2021 Mercury Prize
The Collapsed in Sunbeams artist has won this year’s Mercury Prize. Arlo Parks was awarded the prize last night (9 September) for her debut album Collapsed in Sunbeams. In her ac
Arca and Weirdcore collaborate on new film project for C2C Festival
Turin’s Club To Club Festival has unveiled a new short film that sees Arca combine with visual artist Weirdcore. The film, which is curated by Arca and directed by Weirdcore,
Watch a full Eric Prydz DJ set under his Cirez D alias
A full recording of a DJ set by Eric Prydz, under his techno alias Cirez D, has been shared online by one fan who recently caught him performing at Chicago’s ARC Music Festiv
Gospel vocalist Carl Bean, famous for gay pride anthem 'I Was Born This Way', dies, aged 77
Carl Bean, the US gospel artist who sang the gay pride anthem ‘I Was Born This Way’, has died, aged 77. A statement shared by the Unity Fellowship Church Movement, a ch
New Leeds independent station, alto radio, launches crowdfunder for studio
A new independent radio station based in Leeds, alto radio, has launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise money for a studio site. To date, all shows broadcast on the platfor
Black Artist Database announces debut party with Lakuti, Tash LC, Otik, more
Black Artist Database (B.A.D.) has announced plans for its first-ever party, at London’s Colour Factory on Friday 1st October. The event will see South African-born, Be
EMBRZ ft Emily Nance – Sleeptalking
Irish DJ/Producer Jack Casey aka EMBRZ presents his debut album “Moments” out now via Lane 8’s record label This Never Happened, with his latest single “Sleeptalking”
Skrillex, Four Tet and Jamie XX are playing a surprise London show today
Skrillex, Four Tet and Jamie XX have announced a surprise show in London today. Taking place at the Moth Club in Hackney in East London, the gig will kick off at 7PM today (7
Ice Ages – Vibe Of Scorn
Ice Ages has a long history in the EBM world dating back nearly 25 years. With roots in the black metal genre, Richard Lederer has found a path to fuse his vast experiences in mult
Bingo Players & Zookëper – Do What You Like
Bingo Players is back, with a fresh new house tune, in collaboration with his Dutch counterpart Zookëper “Do What You Like,” as they announce their North American tour launchi
Watch a new documentary on the ‘90s warehouse rave scene in Newcastle
A new film about the ’90s rave scene in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne has been released. ‘The Kick, The Snare, The Hat & A Clap’ is an independent film by Susie Davies
Metallica enlist Rina Sawayama and IDLES for latest The Black Album covers
Rina Sawayama and IDLES are the latest artists to take on tracks from Metallica’s 1991 LP The Black Album, which the band are celebrating with a sprawling covers project entitled
subduxtion – Behind the scenes of ‘Shelter’
After discovering an unmistakable talent for the art of music at a young age, subduxtion first fell in love with the idea of music during his childhood. Backed by the idea of embra
Lee Burridge, DJ Harvey & more headline LA Halloween party Minimal Effort
Minimal Effort has revealed their 2021 lineup and location for the highly-anticipated return of its All Hallow’s Eve event to the iconic Globe Theatre in Downtown Los Angeles on
Against The Clock: Blue Lab Beats
The London jazz duo make a track in 10 minutes. Blue Lab Beats are producer NK-OK and multi-instrumentalist Mr DM, a London duo who combine jazz, hip-hop, soul, funk and R&