WARNING: This article includes accounts of sex crimes and may be distressing for some readers. Resources for support are listed at the end of this article R. Kelly’s appeal of his federal racketeering and sex trafficking conviction, and the 30-year prison sentence it carried, has been denied. He was found guilty of the charges in[…]
The Metropolitan Police has opposed plans for a late-night jazz bar in Central London, claiming “vulnerable” attendees could become victims of crime. Plans for a London branch of famed NYC venue Blue Note Jazz Club were first submitted in November; set to be located on St Martin’s lane, close to Charing Cross and Covent Garden[…]
Armin van Buuren and Ben Hemsley join forces for debut collaboration, showcasing trance’s timeless appeal. ‘Is It Beautiful?’ arrives ahead of their first-ever back-to-back set at A State of Trance Festival, blending classic and modern trance elements. Trance legend Armin van Buuren has teamed up with rising star Ben Hemsley for their first collaboration, ‘Is[…]
A posthumous Avicii track has been released almost a decade after the late DJ and producer performed it at his final ever show. ‘Forever Yours – Tim’s 2016 Ibiza Version’ landed today, February 14, via Interscope Records and Pophouse, with permission from the Avicii Estate. The posthumous track’s release came in response to “fan’s reactions”[…]
Armin van Buuren’s A State Of Trance (ASOT) festival has unveiled the first lineup phase for its return to London this summer. The famous trance and progressive label and events brand make its way back to the British capital on July 13, partnering with Insomniac Europe, Broadwick Live, and Louder to bring an open-air trance[…]
Images C/O Warhorse Studios With Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is officially here and excitement is building for what promises to be one of the most immersive RPGs of the year. A cornerstone of that immersion is the game’s massive soundtrack, composed by Jan Valta. Spanning over 400 original tracks and more than 10 hours of[…]
Hexlogic is back in business with Set Me Free, a new EP on Biome Recordings that marks a shift in how he approaches music. After stepping away for a few years, he came back with a different mindset—one driven by curiosity instead of the expectations far too many producers are putting on themselves these days.[…]
Insomniac has unveiled the full lineup for EDC Las Vegas 2025. After last night’s “Music Through Music” lineup reveal gave fans a sneak peek of which leading DJs will play across the festival’s nine main stages when it returns to the Las Vegas Motor Speedway from May 17-19, Insomniac unveiled the complete bill for this[…]
Table of Contents As a melodic house producer, I always look for new toys to play with. And, considering the amount of preset and sample packs that exist for the genre, it’s sometimes hard to find a new pack that can take my productions to the next level. It’s hard to make a bad pack,[…]
A fundraiser event has been set up by Ahadadream and Save Our Scene to help save Deptford music venue and radio station AAJA from imminent closure. The event is due to go ahead at the DIY events space tonight, February 13. A “super limited” run of tickets are priced at £10, with proceeds going back[…]
Lisbon queer club Palenta Manas has said that it was subject to a raid by riot police last weekend, the fourth in the space of just five months. On Saturday, February 8, the club claims that a group of plainclothes police forcibly entered the building, which sits just next to Lisbon’s international airport in Portela.[…]
Table of Contents Artists, no matter their medium, hit creative walls. This is as true for us music producers as it is for painters, clothing designers, and everyone in between. It’s part of the process, not a failure or indication that you’re not “good enough” at your craft. The difference between artists who push through[…]
Table of Contents If you thought Las Vegas couldn’t get any wilder, think again. Kygo is stepping up the Strip’s daylife game with his brand-new residency at Palm Tree Beach Club, opening in May 2025 at MGM Grand. The Norwegian DJ and producer is bringing his signature tropical house vibes to Sin City, marking a[…]
Forbidden Forest has just announced 16 new additions to its 2025 line-up, with Chris Stussy, Andy C, I Hate Models and Sam Divine all confirmed to be heading to Leicestershire-based festival this year. Returning to the grounds of the historic Belvoir Castle across May 29 – June 1, Forbidden Forest unveiled phase two of its[…]
Image Credit: Shreesh Balsa Unnayanaa doesn’t follow trends—he follows instinct. His latest track, I Tried It, locks into a groove built for the club while pushing house music into new territory. Teaming up with Brooklyn-born spoken-word artist Mal Griot, he lays down rolling percussion and deep bass while Griot’s vocals pull you into the story.[…]
Have you ever wondered how kief and hash are evolving in the ever-changing cannabis landscape? What trends are shaping these traditional concentrates, and how are innovations enhancing their appeal? As the cannabis industry continues to grow, kief and hash are experiencing a renaissance, blending ancient techniques with modern technology. Let’s explore the exciting future of[…]
The Barbican Centre will transform its underground car park into a club space for the first time this spring, as part of the London art institution’s upcoming Feel the Sound exhibition. Starting on May 22 and running until August 31, Feel the Sound will take over various parts of the Barbican Centre, with 11 installations[…]
Winter Music Conference (WMC) — The US electronic music industry gathering—has unveiled the first wave of programming for its highly anticipated return to Miami Beach. Celebrating its historic 35th anniversary, WMC 2025 will once again unite the most influential voices in dance music for a dynamic three-day event from Wednesday, March 26 – Friday, March[…]
Table of Contents Image Courtesy Of The Weeknd XO Music ULC, marketed by Republic Records Some songs have a natural lasting quality—not just because they sound good in your headphones or speakers, but because they often say something that hits a little deeper. When it comes to The Weeknd’s Cry For Me,it has that weight.[…]
San Diego’s Wonderfront Festival is set to kick off summer in America’s Finest City with three days of music on the San Diego Bay. Returning to the downtown Marina coastline from May 16-18, the multi-genre festival has today locked in a slew of music’s leading names for its 2025 edition, including headline sets from Peggy[…]
Leica has teamed up with Burton Snowboards to create something truly special: the Leica SOFORT 2 Burton Edition. More than just a camera, this collaboration pays tribute to Jake Burton Carpenter, the pioneer who took snowboarding from a backyard pastime to a global sport. Jake was a visionary, and like many creative minds, he used[…]
