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
Courtesy’s Kulør label to release book on Copenhagen with photographer Daniel Hjorth
Courtesy’s Kulør label has collaborated with Danish artist and photographer Daniel Hjorth to produce a photobook on Copenhagen. Leben, the first book on Kulør, is set to
Ryuichi Sakamoto releases piano scores for Parolibre and MUJI2020
Last December, Ryuichi Sakamoto launched an official store for piano scores. The composer shared the sheet music for renowned pieces, such as Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence, as w
Sherelle to head up four-week residency at Phonox in February
Phonox has announced its next resident. Sherelle is stepping up for the venue’s residency programme, which will see her play at the club for four nights alongside special guests.
Frankie Knuckles' birthday honoured with remastered Robin S and Inaya Day duet by Director's Cut: Listen
SoSure Music is this week marking what would have been Frankie Knuckles’ 67th birthday with the release of a track from the Director’s Cut project, of which he formed o
After “WNDR,” Don’t Miss Nova Gholar’s New Single “FRDM”
California-based singer-songwriter, recording artist, and producer Nova Gholar talks about the universal value of freedom in his latest song “FRDM,” a track released with brill
11:11: Clear Thought And Flawless Performance By Jake Oulton
Canadian hip hop artist Jake Oulton takes the road less traveled by and explores life in his latest EP 11:11. Reflecting on his own life, his own journey, Jake opens up about love,
Gábor Lázár announces new album, ‘Boundary Object’, for Planet Mu
Gábor Lázár has announced a new album, ‘Boundary Object’, which will land on Planet Mu next month. The record, which has taken two years to complete with work taking p
Watch The Happy Mondays’ Bez perform on Dancing On Ice to ‘Step On’
The Happy Mondays’ famed percussionist and ‘freaky dancer’ Bez, AKA Mark Berry, has debuted on the ITV show ‘Dancing On Ice’, partnering with professi
Kendrick Lamar and Dave Free to produce live-action comedy with South Park creators
The live-action comedy is an untitled feature film. Kendrick Lamar is teaming up with Dave Free and South Park’s Matt Stone and Trey Parker to produce an untitled comedy. Wr
Coachella announces Swedish House Mafia, Disclosure, ANNA, more for 2022
The full line-up has been revealed for Coachella 2022. The prestigious event, will run from the 15th to the 17th of April, and again from the 22nd to the 24th, with the full line-u
Digital museum project, Everything is Music, nominated for Digital Culture Award
The project has been shortlisted in the Digital Storytelling category. Everything is Music, the location-based digital museum from Crack Magazine, the project’s research lead, an
Lo’renzo To’rez And His Beautiful Art
It’s time to become familiar with Lo’renzo To’rez and his soulful music. The talented artist has released several singles that are all different and yet carry a common melanc
We’re screening three new music documentaries with Norient Film Festival
Supporters can watch for free until Sunday night. We’ve teamed up with Norient Film Festival to screen three brand new music documentaries exclusively for Crack Supporters. Our m
There's a festival in a Scottish palace this summer, Otherlands
A new festival is set to take place in a Scottish palace this summer. Otherlands Music & Arts, the latest venture from the founders of Edinburgh’s FLY festival, is a thre
Orbital’s ‘Are We Here’ remixed by Dusky and Shanti Celeste: Listen
Orbital have shared two new remixes of ‘Are We Here?’. Marking 28 years since the release of track ‘Are We Here?’, which was released in 1994 on the electro
Traxamillion, pioneering hyphy producer, dies, aged 42
Influential Bay Area hip-hop producer Traxamillion has died. He was 42. The San Jose-born producer – real name Sultan Banks – was best known for pioneering hyphy, a gen