Fact mix 780: Griffit Vigo
One of gqom’s originators steps up for this week’s Fact mix. Griffit Vigo is a veteran of Durban’s club scene, and one of the originators of gqom, the intense, he
Gorillaz announce Apple Music show, 'Song Machine Radio'
Gorillaz are launching their own Apple Music radio show, ‘Song Machine Radio’, this week. Set to run as a four-episode series, each edition will be hosted by a differen
Pioneer DJ announces new battle mixer DJM-S11
Pioneer DJ has announced a new mixer, the DJM-S11. The new mixer, aimed at turntablists and scratch DJs, features two channels and can control four decks, with a 4.3-inch customisa
Arts Council England expands creativity grants to include DJs, sound engineers, lighting designers, more
Arts Council England has expanded its creativity grants to include DJs, sound engineers, lighting designers, and more. As part of the continued funding schemes for the music and cr
k?d Unleashes Massive Edit of Sicko Mode
It had been since December of 2019 that we had heard any new music from edit of Skrillex today. If you’ve seen k?d perform any time in the past year or so or watched one of h
Former Salon Zur Wilden Renate PR manager details experience of racism in workplace
A former PR manager for Berlin’s Salon Zur Wilden Renate has detailed his experience of racism and harassment from colleagues while working at the club. Karim Molyneux-Berr
Mary Lattimore debuts Silver Ladders album with visual score by Rachael Pony Cassells
Lattimore, Cassells and collaborator Neil Halstead also participate in a live Q&A about the album and score. Los Angeles-based harpist Mary Lattimore provided one of 2018’
Kid Cudi – "Memories" ft. Travis Scott & Quavo (Dawg Remix)
“Memories” is a song that I used to love when it first came out. Not only was it an early collaboration between the EDM and Hip Hop space (2009) but it was a song about
Joel Corry & MNEK – Head & Heart (Simon Field Remix)
Norwegian DJ and producer Simon Field is called on for an electrifying remix of Joel Corry and MNEK’s UK #1 “Head & Heart.” Opting for a big anthemic, border
R&S Records founder Renaat Vandepapeliere accused of racism and negligence by artist, Eddington Again
R&S Records co-founder Renaat Vandepapeliere has been accused of racism and negligence by LA-based artist Eddington Again. In a series of posts shared to social media last we
404.zero Presents: In Search Of The Right World
Kristina Karpysheva and Alexander Letsius explore their fever dream of a post-pandemic world within the virtual space of a video game. For 404.zero, the task of creating installati
Drishti Beats Debuts Blissful New Single 'Find Joy'
There’s something quite inspiring about being able to find happiness during times of immense struggle. In recent years live yoga bass group Drishti Beats has developed a solid re
Rebekah launches #ForTheMusic campaign with open letter about sexual assault in dance music
Rebekah has launched a new camaign, #ForTheMusic. The techno DJ and producer took to Instagram last week to reveal a new campaign against sexual harrassment and assaul in the music
Diplo is a playable character in FIFA 21
Diplo is now a playable character in FIFA 21. As part of the Groundbreakers series in EA Sports’ FIFA 21 game, a number of new players have been added to the VOLTA Featured B
Moor Mother announces new album and play, ‘Circuit City’, out this week
Moor Mother has announced a new album and play, ‘Circuit City’. The Philadelphia-based artist, musician and poet, who released a new album via Don Giovanni Records in November
$1.5 million in grants announced for artists and small arts nonprofits in Oakland, California
$1.5 million in grants has been announced for artists and small arts nonprofits in Oakland, California. As a response to the financial impact of COVID-19 on artists and nonprofit a
Music Venue Trust calls for furlough extension following new coronavirus curfew restrictions
The Music Venue Trust (MVT) has responded to the UK government’s new coronavirus restrictions, calling for a furlough extension and continued support for grassroots music ven
New virtual techno club to launch this weekend with Floorplan, Ron Trent, more
A new virtual techno club is set to launch this weekend. Amid the coronavirus pandemic, clubs and festivals have been finding new ways to get creative, bringing artists sets and pe
London Mayor Sadiq Khan pledges £450,000 to grassroots venues affected by COVID-19
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has pledged £450,000 to support grassroots venues affected by COVID-19. Last month, the UK government revealed the first group of 135 venues recei
Legendary hip-hop record sells for $126k at Sothebys
A legendary hip-hop record has sold for $126k at auction. In a recent auction at Sotheby’s, ‘Beat Bop’, a record which has long been sought after as the “holy grail”