Joy Orbison launches new London club night, Just For You
The free-to-attend party launches on 20 January. Joy Orbison is throwing a new party in London entitled Just For You. The monthly party will take place at Below Stone Nest, a new b
History of Black British music to be explored in new exhibition
The British Library and the University of Westminster have announced a new exhibition exploring the history of Black British music. The partnership have teamed up to educate
David Guetta and MORTEN release new future rave track, ‘Permanence’: Listen
David Guetta and MORTEN have dropped a new track, ‘Permanence’, adding another future rave release to their collaborative back catalogue. Check it out below. Opening wi
London club Pickle Factory announces Josey Rebelle, Young Marco, JASSS, more for early 2022 programme
The Pickle Factory has announced its first run of parties for 2022, through until March this year. Artists on the bill include Batu, jungle legend Congo Natty, Young Mar
Shanghai party Scandal releases new compilation with Temple Rat, LaughingEars, more
Shanghai party crew Scandal have launched a new label with the release of their debut compilation, ‘Alexithymia 述情障碍’. Comprising eight tracks from women producer
Kazue Yokoi, music journalist and author, shares essay for REMAIIN
The essay examines the Japanese alternative scene in the early 2000s and the role of now-defunct gallery and performance space Off Site. Japanese journalist and author Kazue Yokoi
New Arca artwork to be broadcast on billboards worldwide on New Year’s Day
The KICK artist’s latest work, dubbed Untitled, was created using AI. It’ll be shown on a global network of screens in London, Milan, New York, Seoul and Tokyo on New Year
Finn and India Jordan team up for Joy III the World Christmas mix
It’s the pair’s third collaborative festive mix. Finn and India Jordan are back with new Christmas mix just in time for the big day. Their latest outing, Joy III the World, dro
Atlanta Season 3 premiere date announced
Donald Glover’s award-winning TV series returns in March. Atlanta’s long-awaited third season finally has a premiere date. The Donald Glover-created comedy series will return o
Tributes paid to Drakeo the Ruler following fatal stabbing at LA festival
Drakeo the Ruler has died, Rolling Stone, The New York Times and TMZ report. The LA-born rapper – real name Darrell Caldwell – was reportedly stabbed during a backstage al
Revisit bell hooks’ 1997 interview with Lil’ Kim
On Wednesday (15 December), bell hooks died. The trailblazing author, activist, professor and cultural critic was 69 at the time of her passing. According to a statement shared wit
Clubs to close in Wales due to new Covid-19 regulations
Nightclubs in Wales are set to close as COVID-19 infection rates continue to increase across the United Kingdom. The country is currently experiencing a rapid rise in cases a
Richie Hawtin and AIAIAI collab on wireless lossless studio headphones
AIAIAI and Richie Hawtin have teamed up on a new pair of studio headphones called the TMA-2 Studio Wireless+. The new headphones aim to solve the problem of sound quality and laten
Benda Drops 'Broward Bezel' EP on Subsidia
Following the success of Tommy Gun, a frenzied collaborative single with Tisoki, Miami-born producer and DJ Benda makes a mark with his new multifaceted project “Broward Bezel EP
Hi I’m Ghost Presents “Death Rail” Remix EP feat: Snails, Hairitage, Whales, and JOOL
Following the release of “Death Rail,” Snails, Hi I’m Ghost, and the Slugz Music crew continue to bring the bass with a fiery remix compilation. Including “Death Rail” re
Parliamentary inquiry launched into rising cases of spiking in UK clubs
The Home Affairs Committee has launched a Parliamentary inquiry into the prevalence of spiking and the efficacy of the police response in the UK. The Committee
Burial to release new Antidawn EP in 2022
The Hyperdub artist is releasing a new EP. Burial is releasing the EP, Antidawn, digitally on 6 January 2022. The physical release is slated for 28 January. The EP’s de
Burial announces new EP, 'Antidawn', on Hyperdub
Burial has a new EP on the way through Hyperdub. Comprised of five tracks, ‘Antidawn’ is the UK producer’s first release for the label since December 2020’s
black a.m. Rounds Out Massive Year with 'The Fault'
On the heels of his recent hit release “Please Don’t Go,” Prodigy Artists-signed black a.m. returns with his final offering of 2021. A sonic single rooted in new wave hou
Burna Boy announces Madison Square Garden concert for 2022
The former Crack Magazine cover star will become the first Nigerian artist to headline the prestigious New York venue. Burna Boy has announced an upcoming show at New York’s Madi