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Central Cee announced to play The Warehouse Project

The former Crack Magazine cover star is set to make his debut at Depot Mayfield later this year. Central Cee has been announced to play The Warehouse Project. The UK rapper released Mixtape 23 earlier this year and headlines the Manchester event on 2 December. Joining him are fellow UK rap contemporaries Knucks, Pa Salieu[…]

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Majestic317 Introduces An Addictive New House Track Titled “Save Me”

Versatile music producer Majestic317 spellbinds listeners with his brand new single “Save Me.” Collaborating with the Electronic Dance Label Soniquarium, the American artist has created a track that is equally entertaining and thought-provoking. Written in 2017, “Save Me” is a mix of different elements of Pop, Dance, and House music. Deon Jones a.k.a. Majestic317 chose[…]

Kelela returns with new single Washed Away

The Take Me Apart artist is back following a four-year hiatus. Kelela is back with a new song. The vocalist, producer and former Crack Magazine cover star has today (13 September) shared a new single entitled Washed Away via Warp Records. The Yo van Lanz-produced track lands alongside a new visual captured in Ethiopia’s Danakil Depression.[…]

Mogwai, Big Joanie and Jockstrap to play Simple Things winter programme

The Bristol festival and promoter has announced its next season of shows for the coming months. Whilst the Bristol festival isn’t happening this year, Simple Things has locked in a series of events for this autumn and winter including a newly confirmed show with Mogwai. The Scottish post-rock outfit will head to The Forum in[…]

Stormzy joins protest demanding justice for Chris Kaba

Protesters gathered outside Scotland Yard on Saturday (10 September) demanding justice for Chris Kaba, who was fatally shot by the police last week. The 24 year-old, who was a member of rap group 67, was killed by an armed police officer on 5 September following a car chase in Streatham, south London. Kaba was unarmed[…]

Félicia Atkinson and Sarah Davachi to play Sonic Acts Biennial 2022

The Amsterdam music and arts event has added more names to its forthcoming edition. Sonic Acts Biennial takes place across three weekends this October with a series of performances, special commissions, workshops, a symposium and an exhibition. Ahead of time, Sonic Acts has added a roster of artists to the programme, confirming Félicia Atkinson, Sarah[…]

Scalping, Marina Herlop and Animal Collective announced for Mutations Festival

The Brighton event returns this November. Mutations Festival has announced the full line-up for its forthcoming edition. This year’s event will be hosted at various Brighton venues, including Calk, Patterns and Green Store Door, on 3-6 November. The likes of Pussy Riot, Squid and Black Country, New Road have been confirmed for the intimate festival,[…]

Sofia Kourtesis, Optimo and Vegyn to play Phonox

The south London club has announced its next season of events. Taking place through this coming autumn and winter, Phonox will see the likes of Optimo, Sofia Kourtesis, Interplanetary Criminal, Skin on Skin and Logic1000 come through for nights at the venue. In addition, through August and September Deep Medi Musik will celebrate 15 years[…]

Bandcamp Fridays return this week

Bandcamp has announced the initiative will start up again from 2 September. Initially launched back in March 2020, on the first Friday of each month Bandcamp has waived their revenue fees to help artists affected by the pandemic. The platform has announced that Bandcamp Fridays will resume from this coming Friday and continue through until[…]

California Senate and Assembly approves Rap Lyrics Bill

The new law limits the use of rappers’ lyrics against them in court. On Monday (22 August), the California State Senate and Assembly unanimously voted in favour of the Rap Lyrics Bill, known formally as Bill AB 2799. The proposed act is now awaiting signature from Governor Gavin Newsom before it officially becomes law. Once[…]

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Fact Mix 873: Felix Hall

For his steamy Fact mix Felix Hall bounds through an hour of the dancehall, dembow, reggaeton and club heat that he’s feeling the most during this final stretch of summer. Ever since unleashing his beloved Warning mixtape on The Trilogy Tapes back in 2016, London-based DJ Felix Hall has continually proven himself to be one[…]

Tresor shares new archival book, Tresor: True Stories

The book is part of the Berlin clubbing institution’s 31st anniversary celebrations. Tresor’s first archival publication, Tresor: True Stories traces the history of the legendary techno club and label featuring untold stories from the 80s and 90s. The book includes contributions from Jeff Mills, Mike Banks, Ellen Allien and Electric Indigo as well as co-founders[…]

Japanese fashion designer Issey Miyake has died

The Issey Miyake Studio and Issey Miyake Group shared the news that the late designer passed away on 5 August from liver cancer. Renowned avant-garde fashion designer and innovator Issey Miyake has died in hospital in Tokyo aged 84. Miyake rose to prominence in the 1970s, with his work over the years defined by technology-driven[…]

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Fall In Love With “Bad Taste” By Axway

Stunning new single from a renowned artist under the name of Axway—“Bad Taste” is a vibrant piece that’s about to blaze a hot trail of attention! Essentially a sad story written in a cheerful key, the song embodies pure 70’s and 80’s influences of blues that fuse seamlessly with the modern implementation style and vocals[…]

A24 releases new Charli XCX track, Hot Girl

The track is the official theme song for new A24 film Bodies Bodies Bodies. Released via the new A24 Music imprint and Atlantic Records, Hot Girl is Charli XCX’s latest single and was produced by The 1975’s George Daniel. The dark comedy slasher premiered at SXSW in March and stars Amandla Stenberg, Maria Bakalova, Rachel[…]

The Warehouse Project completes programme for 2022

The Manchester promoter has added five more events for its upcoming autumn/winter season. The Warehouse Project has announced Peggy Gou‘s event series Gou Talk will be heading to Depot Mayfield with TSHA, Saoirse, Anz and Laurent Garnier set to play the night on 21 October. The same month, house and techno imprint Solid Grooves will[…]

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MAR Inspires Fans With Debut Single “QUÉDATE”

After releasing her debut single “QUÉDATE,” MAR has been leading the charts as one of the hottest pop prospects in the industry. Equipped with decades of musical experience, the Latino Queen makes her mark on the genre as she becomes the face of Latino Pop worldwide. The talented artist acquired her unique fusion style from[…]