AKAI’s new MPC One is a retro throwback
AKAI has announced a new version of their classic range – MPC One Retro. With the same functionality as the One announced last year the Retro features the same colour stylin
Watch a documentary on Paul Oakenfold’s DJ set on Mount Everest
You can now watch a documentary about Paul Oakendfold’s DJ set at the top of Mount Everest. Back in 2017, legendary trance figure Paul Oakenfold celebrated the 30 year anniv
Loraine James drops new album track, 'Let's Go': Listen
Loraine James has shared a new track from her forthcoming album. Titled ‘Let’s Go’, the single is the second track to be shared from James’ forthcoming albu
Drumcode remix release features Robert Hood, Kevin Saunderson, rRoxymore, more
Drumcode has invited a number of new and established names from across the techno scene to remix classic tracks from Kevin Saunderson’s E-Dancer alias. The collaborative proj
Tomorrowland “hopeful” about 2021 festival as Belgium announces COVID-19 restrictions easing
The organisers of Tomorrowland have issued an update on plans for this year’s festival. With COVID-19 restrictions beginning to be eased in Belgium, the team behind the festi
Skrillex shares new track, ‘Butterflies’, with Four Tet and Starrah
Skrillex has released his first new single since 2019, ‘Butterflies’. Check it out below. The track was announced yesterday, and features additional production from Four
LODATO turns on his ‘NEON LIGHTS’
Known for his exciting (re)mixes between contemporary dance music and strong pop sounds, New York artist LODATO now returns with one of his most ambitious singles to date. ‘Neon
Midi Culture & Victor Perry Take Us On A “Getaway”
With his previous single over a million times listened, Midi Culture took his time to present its follow-up, making sure his fans wouldn’t be disappointed. ‘Getaway’ does any
‘No Photos On The Dancefloor!’: new compilations span Berlin techno from 1992 to today
A new pair of compilations, ‘No Photos On The Dance Floor! Berlin Techno 1992–Today’, are set to explore the development and history of Berlin techno over the last th
Jaguar launches new training programme for women and gender minority students entering music industry
Jaguar has launched a new training programme for women and gender minority students entering the music industry. A free initiative, Future1000 will see the BBC Radio 1 DJ off
Black Artist Database relaunches with expansion announcement and music industry initiatives
Black Artist Database (B.A.D.) has relaunched as a significantly expanded platform, with a number of new initiatives to help people search for, contact and directly support Black a
Bass Music Mainstay longstoryshort Debuts 'I Can Feel'
Ambiguity surrounds New York bass house producer longstoryshort. The mysterious artistic aura he carries stems directly from the problematic terms he has with the lamentable aspect
Mixed in Key 10 adds auto cue points, better key detection
Long-time key detection software Mixed in Key has updated its software to version 10. The new version sees an improved key detection algorithm, automatic cue points, support for ex
KG drops new track, ‘Koko feat. Mista Silva’ on Black Acre: Listen
KG has dropped a new track. London-based DJ and producer KG, aka “The Goddess of Rhythm”, has shared a new track titled ‘Koko’ feauturing British-Ghanaian a
Lil’ Kim announces memoir, The Queen Bee
Lil’ Kim has announced a memoir. Brooklyn-born rapper Lil’ Kim, real name Kimberly Denise Jones, has revealed details of her forthcoming memoir, The Queen Bee. Incomin
Carl Cox to play Brighton Beach this summer
Carl Cox will perform on Brighton Beach this summer. As part of iconic venue Concorde 2’s 21st birthday celebrations, UK techno stalwart Carl Cox will play a set on the seafr
Technics announce entry level turntable
Technics have announced a new turntable. After unveiling the new 1200MK7 direct drive turntable last week, Technics have shared details of a brand new “entry level&
Pacha to open new club in London
Pacha is set to open a new club in London. Home of the iconic red cherries, Pacha group is responsible for clubbing destinations in its original home of Ibiza and beyond, with Spai
EDC Las Vegas postponed until October, Insomniac confirms
EDC Las Vegas has been officially postponed until October 2021, Insomniac events CEO Pasquale Rotella has confirmed. Despite Rotella’s statement earlier in that month that
Black Rob, former Bad Boy Records MC, dies aged 52
Rapper Black Rob has died. New York-born MC Black Rob, real name Robert Ross, has died after being admitted to Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta, aged 52. The artist had