Fact Mix 872: NIKS
Black Artist Database co-founder NIKS takes us on a trip through intergalactic house and techno. DJ, educator and community leader NIKS’ cross-disciplinary work has drawn on the
Bristol’s Idles Hands announces shop closure later this month
The label and record store has also launched a Crowdfunder to help with moving to a new location. In an Instagram post today, owner Chris Farrell wrote, “I’m sad to say our
THUGWIDOW & Bruised Skies invoke creeping horror with ‘I Need It’
Drawing inspiration from late ’90s horror, directors Karo Rutkowska and Ezekiel follow a young man possessed by the spirit of a sinister rave. ‘I Need It’ is the
EXCLUSIVE PREMIERE: Imperative Reaction cut-up and remix Noveaux’s ‘Eden’
Industrial metal act Noveaux has been on a series of highs in their decade of existence; from performing with legends such as Wednesaday 13, Davey Suicide, Darkcell, and Cyndustry,
Arizona’s HOCO Fest expand programme and announces sustainability summit for 2022
The 16th edition of the event comes to Downtown Tucson, Arizona from 1-4 September. HOCO Fest has announced more details for its upcoming event including the first annual Sonoran D
Batavia Taps Into Their Favorite Musicians, Video Games for cover / remix compilation “Batavia and Their Friends Forever
Batavia has this thing that they do where they’ll release a pretty serious, emotionally heartfelt album and then release a remix / companion album to it with an altogether h
Harry Styles, Little Simz and Wet Leg shortlisted for Mercury Prize 2022
The nominees have been announced for the annual music award. This year the 12 shortlisted artists for the Mercury Prize include Wet Leg for their self-titled debut album and Harry
Field Maneuvers reveals line-up and announces new location for 2022
The festival will be held at a new secret location two hours north east of London from 2-4 September. This year’s edition of Field Maneuvers will feature Parris, Angel D̵
No Bounds adds I.Jordan, Mun Sing and Beatrice Dillon to 2022 line-up
The Sheffield festival has unveiled more details for its edition this October. No Bounds has announced more names to play this year with Mun Sing, I.Jordan, Palms Trax, Proteus and
Objekt drops surprise new EP, Objekt #5
The producer and DJ has released his first new music since 2018’s Cocoon Crush. Today’s EP is the latest in Objekt‘s eponymous whitelabel series. Objekt #5 compri
Vladislav Delay, Eivind Aarset and AGF give generative shape to dread noise with creative coder Olivia Jack’s open source video synthesizer, Hydra
To accompany Vladislav Delay and Eivind Aarset’s collaborative track, ‘Single 22’, audiovisual artist AGF used Hydra, an open source, browser based video synthesi
We’re screening the new Don Letts documentary Rebel Dread
Crack Supporters, based in the UK, can watch the screening for free. Become a Supporter today. We’re screening the new documentary Rebel Dread, which tells the story of the
Miss FD Releases Brand New Music Video In Celebration of World Goth Day
Gothic, electronic, and overall sonic witch Miss FD has released a brand-new music video for her song ‘Summoning’. Portraying dual roles, ‘Summoning’ sees Miss FD transform
Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds, Cera Khin and more to play EXIT Festival 2022
The Serbian festival returns to the Petrovaradin Fortress in Novi Sad from 7-10 July. For the upcoming edition this summer, EXIT Festival has confirmed Nick Cave & the Bad Seed
Music Venue Trust launches campaign for community ownership of grassroots venues
The new initative seeks to tackle the issue of ownership that poses threat to independent music venues. Today (23 May) the Music Venue Trust has launched their new Own Our Venues c
DJ Priya and Gracie T announce departure from Daytimers collective
Both DJs have announced their departure from the South Asian collective. Sharing the news yesterday (15 May) via Instagram, DJ Priya wrote, “It’s been fun but after 2 y
Loraine James, Asian Dope Boys and Iceboy Violet join Norbergfestival 2022
The Swedish electronic music festival returns after a two-year hiatus. Norbergfestival has announced their second wave of artists for their 2022 edition. Loraine James and Exploite
Rosalía heads up latest Chicken Shop Date episode
The episode starring the MOTOMAMI artist is out today (29 April). Rosalía is the latest guest to appear on Amelia Dimoldenberg’s interview series Chicken Shop Date. Sharing
Anz, Overmono and Parris confirmed for Glastonbury’s Silver Hayes
Glastonbury has shared the line-up for their electronic and dance music-focused area. As one of the festival’s main dance areas, this year Silver Hayes will feature two new s
Fact Mix 856: Klein
London artist Klein features as one of four cover stars in the third edition of Fact’s print publication, captured in the singular vision of photographer Gabriel Moses and in