Fact Mix 851: Nikki Nair
Techno, electro, bass and breakbeat combine on a club mix from the Atlanta-based producer. Since emerging with his debut release in 2018, Nikki Nair’s trajectory has been any
Dolly Parton turns down Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nomination
The country star is bowing out of the nomination. Dolly Parton has shared a statement online declining her Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nomination. Whilst the singer-songwriter has
Grimes and Elon Musk secretly had another baby named Exa Dark Sideræl Musk
Ahead of her new album Book 1, reportedly slated for release this spring, Grimes spoke with Vanity Fair for its latest cover story. In the feature, published yesterday (10 March),
Team behind Kyiv club ∄ launch Ukraine community fund
The Kyiv-based cultural institution ∄, which also runs the label Standard Deviation, has launched a project to provide urgent help for Ukraine’s creative community. The ∄
Overmono announce new EP Cash Romantic, share first single Gunk
The duo’s upcoming release, Cash Romantic, is set to drop on 8 April via XL Recordings. Today (8 March) Overmono have shared the first new single, Gunk, from their forthcoming EP
Wolfgang Tillmans, Jay Glass Dubs and Zöe Mc Pherson contribute to compilation for Ukraine
РАЗОМ ЗА УКРАЇНУ / TOGETHER FOR UKRAINE features contributions from 65 Ukrainian and international artists. The compilation is curated by Kiev club and label Standard
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds cancel shows in Russia and Ukraine
Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine last week, the band have pulled out of their upcoming dates in the two countries. In a statement shared on social media yesterday (1 March)
DJ Flight, Lisa Maffia, DJ Fresh and more pay tribute to Skibadee
The pioneering jungle and drum’n’bass MC has passed away aged 54. The news was confirmed by his family yesterday (27 February) via the MC’s social media channels.
After “Stay” StevenCharles Pours His Love In New Single “Love You Still”
After the outstanding single “Stay,” StevenCharles is back with his signature love-affirming energy in his latest single “Love You Still.” The Canadian fast-emerging singer
Qube Futures launches programme to support next generation of music creators
London studios The Qube is helping to support young music creators with their first talent development programme. Open for 18 to 25 year olds, the four-week intensive course will o
Swedish Artist NoVone Is The Man Behind “Seen Enough”
Swedish electronic and progressive house artist NoVone creates, composes and produces his projects, with influences ranging from electro house to progressive house, and sometimes w
Trial
Following up our review of Fur Zwei 3CD+DVD, we thought it would great to dive deeper into the history of one of the most iconic electro bands of the last 30 years. Trial always fo
REMAIIN issues open call for musical projects with non-western influences
The project has launched an open call for musical projects that align with its guiding ethos. REMAIIN, or Radical European Music and its Intercultural Nature, is a music-led projec
Anz, Two Shell and Objekt join programme for Leeds’ Wire Club
Leeds venue Wire has announced a slew of new events set to take place across February and March. On 25 February, the cosy basement club will welcome Evan Baggs and Hessle Aud
Top Boy Season 4 premiere date announced
The hit show returns to Neflix in March. A new season of Top Boy is on its way, and the premiere date has just been unveiled. The show will return for its fourth season on 18 March
Björk’s new album “should probably come out in the summer”
Björk has revealed that her new album “should probably come out in the summer”. Speaking to LA Weekly, the Icelandic artist and actor said that she is currently in the
UK could soon be left with just 5,000 clubs, new data suggests
According to data analysed by hospitality-focused software companies Stampede and StoreKit, the UK could soon be left with just 5,000 nightclubs. The figures point to a conti
Nightclubs in Republic of Ireland can reopen this weekend
Nightclubs in the Republic of Ireland will be allowed to reopen this weekend, the Cabinet has agreed. Today, Friday 21st January, it was announced that almost all restrictions in p
Björk’s new album may arrive this summer
Björk‘s new album will “probably” be released this summer, the artist has confirmed. The Icelandic musician has discussed the new record, her forthcoming Cornucopi
Minimal Violence announces final EP in Tresor trilogy, becomes solo project
Tresor is lining up the release of the final instalment in a trilogy of EPs from Minimal Violence. Spanning five tracks, ‘Phase Three’ in the ‘DESTROY —> [ph